Unit 1

Unit Opener Extend Worksheet 3.1.1

1 Work in pairs. Read and discuss.

Who you are is the result of many things. Some things,

such as your family or your culture, you have no control
over. Others, such as your behaviour or style of clothing,
are within your power to change. When you become a
teenager, you think more about the image you present to
the world. What kind of person do you think you are?
What do other people think about you? Is there anything
you would like to change about yourself?

2 How do you express or show the kind of person you are? Tick four ways.
by the way I act with my family
by the way I act with my friends and with people I don’t know
by how popular I am
by my hobbies and interests
by the things I’m most passionate about

Write a short description of yourself.

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 3 Think about the words you used in Student’s Book Activity 2 to describe yourself.
These qualities are part of your personality. Write them below. Put them in order of their
importance to you (1 = most important). Compare your list with a partner’s.
most important 1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

least important 6.

4 Think about the words you would never use to describe yourself. Are they negative or
positive words? Would you like to be described with any of these words? Which ones? Write
what you would like to change about yourself and why.

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Unit 1
Vocabulary Extend Worksheet 3.1.2
1 Complete the web with words and phrases from the box below that name things that
most affect who you are.

cultural traditions   family life  friends  your clothes  favourite TV shows  values and beliefs

family life friends

identity

cultural traditions values and beliefs

2 Read. Draw a line to connect each personality trait to the behaviour that best illustrates it.
1. optimistic a. loves meeting new people
2. stubborn b. doesn’t like meeting new people
3. shy c. always thinks people are judging his appearance
4. ambitious d. tends to have a positive outlook on life
5. self-conscious e. won’t change her mind even when she knows she’s made a bad choice
6. outgoing f. wants to be an accomplished ballet dancer

3 Read. Unscramble the correct word in the list and write it on the line.

thunitacises  dongesria  rafi  tegicener  nogerseu

1. My grandfather is very organised . He keeps track of all fifteen of his

grandchildren’s birthdays on his calendar.

2. Being fair is important to him. He makes sure he gets each

grandkid a similar present.

3. He’s like a kid himself. He’s enthusiastic about every birthday!

4. He’s generous with his time, too. He plans parties and helps with the
cooking and baking.

5. You’d never believe he’s eighty years old. He’s as energetic as a teenager!

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 4 Read. Write answers to the questions. Use the words in bold in your answers. Then share
your answers with a partner.
1. Why is it good to have a sense of humour?

2. Do you think a person can be too self-confident? Explain why or why not.

3. If you could pick your ideal personality, what three traits would you choose for yourself
and why?

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Unit 1
Speaking Strategy Extend Worksheet 3.1.3
1 Work in pairs. Partner A begins, using the first sentence frame. Partner B turns the page
upside down and answers with either Response 1 or 2. Take turns.
shy  musical  artistic  outgoing  generous  stubborn

Partner A
I’m . Are you?
Partner B responds.

Choose Response 1 OR 2:
1 You’re (Partner B’s trait)? So am I! I’m also .
2 Not me! I’m , though.
Partner B responds.

Choose Response 1 OR 2:
1 Yes, we have that trait in common.
2 I’m not (Partner B’s second trait) at all.
Partner B responds.
We’re not alike at all! 2
We’re a lot alike! 1
Choose Response 1 OR 2:

Partner A responds.
. 2 I’m not very (Partner A’s second trait), but I am
1 We’re alike in that way. We’re both (Partner A’s second trait).
Choose Response 1 OR 2:

Partner A responds.
. Unlike you, I’m not (Partner A’s trait), but I am 2
. Just like you, I’m (Partner A’s trait). I’m also 1
Choose Response 1 OR 2:
Partner B

shy  musical  artistic  outgoing  generous  stubborn

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4 Read. Which things are more like the numbered item than different from it? Circle all the
correct letters for each item.
1. lion
a. domestic cat b. leopard c. giraffe d. tiger

2. sense of humour
a. frowning b. joking c. smiling d. laughing

3. identity
a. personality b. character c. traits d. shoes

4. soccer
a. basketball b. American football c. chess d. rugby

5. outgoing
a. talkative b. self-confident c. friendly d. shy

6. determined
a. persistent b. artistic c. focused d. strong-minded

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Unit 1
Reading Extend Worksheet 3.1.4
1 Read. Circle all the correct letters for each item.
1. Factors that may influence personality development include
a. culture. b. birth order. c. parents’ ages. d. family.

2. An oldest child is often said to be

a. self-confident. b. bossy. c. a perfectionist. d. secretive.

3. Middle children tend to be

a. adaptable. b. leaders. c. easygoing. d. competitive.

4. The youngest child may be described as

a. shy. b. a risk-taker. c. open-minded. d. spoilt.

5. An only child is seen by some people as

a. responsible. b. selfish. c. nosy. d. confident.

2 Read. Replace the underlined words and phrases with more precise words from the box.

spoilt competitive enthusiastic jealous inseparable

easygoing ignore optimistic rocky responsible

New kid in town

My best friend and I have been (1) close for the past few years. But it wasn’t always that way.
Our friendship got off to a (2) slow start. When he was the new kid in town, I tried to make him
feel welcome. Being a middle child, I’m pretty (3) friendly, but he wasn’t interested in making
friends. I soon realised he was an only child who was used to being the centre of attention. He
was determined to (4) not pay attention to me. But there’s nothing I like better than a challenge!
I’m pretty (5) interested in contests. Everything changed the day I fell and broke my arm
outside his house. He was so (6) helpful. He called an ambulance. He even came to the hospital
with me! We got to know each other that day. Now we’re best friends.

1. inseparable 4. ignore

2. rocky 5. competitive

3. easygoing 6. responsible

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4 Look at the words. When you know the meaning of one form of a word, you can increase
your vocabulary by recognising related forms. How many of the words related to the word
competitive have you seen before?
Noun Verb Adjective Adverb
competition to compete competitive competitively
competitor uncompetitive
competitiveness

4 Complete the table. Write as many forms of each word as you can without using a
dictionary. Compare your table with a partner’s. Then use a dictionary to find additional
forms and add them to the table.
Noun Verb Adjective Adverb
cooperatively
energise
helper
identical

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Grammar 2 Extend Worksheet 3.1.5
1 Complete the sentences below with the appropriate sentence or phrase from the box to
talk about weather, time or distance, or to add emphasis.

It’s only a few hundred metres to the top. the weather changes so quickly.
I love it when It’s going to rain later.

It’s only 2:45. It really bothers me that

1. It’s going to rain later. Don’t forget your umbrella.

2. It’s weird when the weather changes so quickly.

3. It really bothers me that you don’t have a sense of humour.

4. I love it when everyone on the team cooperates.

5. It’s only 2:45. I hate it when the school day drags on forever!

6. Don’t stop now! It’s only a few hundred metres to the top.

2 Write sentences beginning with It’s to introduce weather, time and distance.
Example: It’s warm enough today to wear shorts to school.

1. weather: It’s .

2. time: It’s .

3. distance: It’s .

3 Write something you like or dislike about weather, time or distance. Use It or It’s for
emphasis.
Example: It makes me angry when I miss the bus and have to walk to school. It’s two miles away!

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Mission Extend Worksheet 3.1.6
1 What are three interesting things you learnt about Jack Andraka and his work?

2 Think about something you care deeply about, something you are passionate about.
If you could achieve one goal related to your passion, what would it be? What are three
personality traits that might help you achieve that goal?

3 What are three things you could do or three changes you could make in your life to help
bring about change in the world?

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Unit 1
Unit Review Worksheet 3.1.7
1 Complete the sentences with words from the box.

jealous competitive open-minded identity

aggressive sense of humour spoilt stubborn

1. Don’t be so serious all the time. Where’s your sense of humour ?

2. My little sister doesn’t know how to share because she was spoilt by
my brothers.

3. If you’re open-minded , you’re willing to accept new ideas and experiences.

4. He’s so stubborn . He’ll never admit his mistake.

5. Your personality develops as you grow up, but your identity is

something you’re born with.

6. My cat is jealous of all the attention our new puppy is getting!

2 Complete the tag questions.

1. Older sisters can be very bossy, can’t they ?

2. The coach’s advice was very helpful, wasn’t it ?

3. They’re so competitive, they’ll never give up, will they ?

4. The Indian festival of Holi looks totally fun, doesn’t it ?

5. Dylan is very passionate about science, isn’t he ?

6. Andrea couldn’t make it to the concert, could she ?

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4 Think about the personality traits of people you know. Who has a trait you really like?
Who has a trait you dislike? Write about the people. Choose a trait from the box or another
one you know. Use It or It’s for emphasis.
Example: M
 y grandmother is very open-minded. It’s great that I can talk to her about
things that might upset my parents.

competitive selfish jealous patient open-minded

organised generous optimistic self-confident shy

1. Write about someone who has a personality trait you like. Use It or It’s for emphasis.

2. Now write about someone who has a personality trait you don’t like. Use It or It’s
for emphasis.

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