UNIT 4 PERSONALITY

1 BEFORE YOU WATCH

a Answer the questions. Write notes.
1 What do you know about vlogging?
2 What topics do people vlog about online? Make a list.

b Compare your ideas and lists with a partner. Are there any topics that you both have on your lists?

c Work in pairs. Look at the picture of vlogger Michaela Davert. Read the phrases about her. What do you think her
story will be about?

fun-size style thousands of subscribers disability

positive energy fashion and beauty inspires people

d Match the words in bold (1–6) with the definitions (a–f).

1 When I go to a party, I usually like to glam up with a nice dress
and make-up.
2 I wear a more formal outfit when I have to go to important
business meetings.
3 He had surgery to fix his broken arm.
4 She has a very light complexion and needs to stay out of the sun.
5 Joining a youth club helped him overcome his shyness and make a
lot of friends.
6 They worked hard and accomplished their goals.
a treating a medical problem by cutting open
the body
b to successfully deal with something difficult
c to make yourself look more attractive
d to achieve some kind of task
e a set of clothes you wear together for a
particular reason
f the natural colour and appearance of the skin
on a person’s face

2 WHILE YOU WATCH

a Watch the video. Answer the questions.
1 Were your ideas in 1c correct?
2 What is the meaning of Michaela’s story? Choose a or b.
a Don’t let difficulties in life stop you from achieving things.
b The Internet allows you to have a great life online.

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b Watch again. Are the sentences true (T) or false (F)? Correct the false sentences.
1 Michaela suffers from osteogenesis imperfecta, which is not a common medical condition. T/F
2 She has had surgery about 35 times. T/F
3 It hasn’t been easy for her to make friends. T/F
4 Michaela’s followers like that she has a positive attitude. T/F
5 She doesn’t really like a natural look. T/F
6 Michaela gets a lot of positive messages from fans. T/F
7 Michaela’s mother believes her daughter is a good role model. T/F

c Watch again. Complete the sentences with the correct word that you hear in the video. Use the contraction
form (I am = I’m).
1 ‘ made her life more challenging than most people’s.’
2 ‘ had probably nearly 90 fractures within my lifetime.’
3 ‘ kind of glad that chapter of my life is over.’
4 ‘ overcoming those things and living a happy life.’
5 ‘ let your medical condition or disability be the excuse.’

3 AFTER YOU WATCH

a Think of a vlog or podcast that you find interesting or inspiring. Answer the questions. Write notes.
1 What’s the name of the vlog or podcast? Who is the host?
2 What’s it about?
3 What happens in a typical post or episode?
4 What do you like or find inspiring about it?
5 Do you think it is popular? Why / Why not?

b Work in pairs. Take turns to tell each other about your vlog or podcast. Would you like to watch or listen to your
partner’s recommendation? Why / Why not?

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