Task 3.

a) Watch the video about lie spotting

b) Answer the questions:

1. What is 'lie spotting'?

2. Are all people liars?
3. What does the phrase 'white lies' mean.
4. Why do people lie?
5. What are the two patterns of description mentioned in the video?

c.)Read the list of personal characteristics.

Sincere, honest, enthusiastic, diligent, helpful, infuriated, angry, deceptive, happy,

contemptuous, anxious, dignified, aggressive, terrified, annoying, supportive,
confident.

d.)Divide them into groups: positive and negative.

Positive
Negative Positive

e) Underline 3 the most worthy and 3 the most unpleasant characteristics.

Give your reasons.
(Write no more than 180 words)

Useful phrases:

In my opinion... The way I see it... I really think that...

To be honest… I can't stand… As for me