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Vocabulary Words:

Write the definitions in English Try first without dictionaries.

1. convince (v) ______________________________________________________________

2. dependable (adj) __________________________________________________________

3. competitive (adj) _________________________________________________________

4. easygoing (adj) __________________________________________________________

5. industrious (adj) _________________________________________________________

6. generous (adj) ___________________________________________________________

7. sensitive (adj) ___________________________________________________________

8. talkative (adj) ___________________________________________________________

9. athletic (adj) ____________________________________________________________

10. outgoing (adj) ___________________________________________________________

Complete the sentences using the vocabulary words.

a. She’s good at several different sports and she’s physically strong.. She’s _______________.

b. The ________________ man never stops working and thinking of new ideas to improve his company.

c. Few things make her upset. She’s ____________ and relaxed. She gets along with everyone.

d. He wants to win or be the best in everything. He’s __________________.

e. She is very _______________! She donates her money and time to help poor families.

f. She’s _______________. She’s the first to welcome new students to the class.

g. He is a ________________ man. He’s not afraid to share his feelings.

h. He always has something to say. What a __________ man he is!

i. Her old car isn’t _______________. It often breaks down.

j. Everyone is trying to _____________ him to stop smoking.

Vocabulary Review

Match the definition to the vocabulary word.

____1. Generous

____2. Competitive

____3. Outgoing

____4. Dependable

____5. Sensitive

____6. Easygoing

____7. Convince

____8. Athletic

____9. Talkative

____10. Industrious

a. a person who talks a lot

b. a person who is giving

c. a person who is physically strong.

d. to change another person’s opinion.

e. a person who finds a way to reach a goal by working hard

f. a person who easily shows their feelings.

g. a person who is friendly to everyone.

h. a person who makes matches.

i. a person who doesn’t get upset and is easy to get along with.

j. a person who will come or help you when you need them.

k. a person who wants to win or be the best

Fill in the blanks with someone you know. Then talk about that person. Give examples of why you think that person has each characteristic.

1. _________________ is easygoing. Explain.

2. _________________ is competitive. Explain.

3. _________________ is talkative. Explain.

4. _________________ is industrious. Explain.

5. _________________ is outgoing. Explain.

6. _________________ is sensitive. Explain.

7. _________________ is generous. Explain.

8. _________________ is athletic. Explain.

9. _________________is dependable. Explain.

10. I tried to convince ________________ to _____________________.

Vocabulary: Rating and Discussion

In your opinion, which qualities are important in a spouse or partner?

On a scale from 1 to 5, put a mark in the box for your opinion, then put a mark for each person in your group

.

| 1= not important, 5=very important |For a husband | |For a Wife |

|1 |2 |3 |4 |5 | |1 |2 |3 |4 |5 | |A. a person who can save money

| | | | | | | | | | | | |B. a person who can make money

| | | | | | | | | | | | |C. a good cook

| | | | | | | | | | | | |D an honest person

| | | | | | | | | | | | |E. a romantic person

| | | | | | | | | | | | |F. an attractive person

| | | | | | | | | | | | |G. a hard working or industrious person

| | | | | | | | | | | | |H.. a person who is generous

| | | | | | | | | | | | |I. a neat person who is clean

| | | | | | | | | | | | |J. a dependable person

| | | | | | | | | | | | |K. a person with a good sense of humor

| | | | | | | | | | | | |L. a person my parents like

| | | | | | | | | | | | |M. a person with the same future goals

| | | | | | | | | | | | |N. a person who is easygoing

| | | | | | | | | | | | |O. a person who is outgoing and social

| | | | | | | | | | | | |P. a person from my culture

| | | | | | | | | | | | |Q. a person who is _______________

| | | | | | | | | | | | |

Vocabulary: Discussion and Problem Solving

Discussion: Pairs

1. What makes a good husband? What makes a good wife?

2. Have you ever been a matchmaker? Explain. Was someone a matchmaker for you? Explain.

3. Do you think opposites attract? Should a couple be similar or different?

Discussion: Groups

1. Your friend is thinking of marrying a woman who is different from him in many ways. He’s talkative; she’s quiet. . He’s messy and she’s neat. He’s competitive: she’s very easygoing. He’s athletic; she hates sports. Your friend asks for your advice. You…

a. try to convince your friend not to marry her

b. wish your friend lots of luck.

c. tell your friend the differences are not a problem.

d. tell your friend the woman will change

e. ______________________

2. Your niece has introduced you to the man she plans to marry. He’s 15 years older than your niece. He is very industrious and spends a lot of time at work. She asks for your advice. You…

a. try to convince your niece not to marry him

b. wish her good luck

c. talk to the man in private and tell him to leave her alone

d. tell her age doesn’t matter, only love

e. _______________________________

3. Your nephew has introduced you to the woman he plans to marry. She’s 15 years older than your nephew. He asks for your advice. You…

a. try to convince your nephew not to marry her

b. wish him good luck

c. talk to the woman in private and tell her to stay away

d. tell him age doesn’t matter, only love

e. _______________________________

4. Your grandfather died several years ago. Your grandmother has been very lonely. Recently she met an older man and they spend a lot of time together. The man asked your grandmother to marry him after just one month. Your grandmother says he is sensitive and caring. She asks what you think. You say…

a. “It’s too fast grandma! Wait a few more months.”

b. “Grandma! You can’t get married. Did you already forget Grandpa?”

c. “All right Grandma! When is the wedding?”

d. “I want to talk to this man first. I don’t trust him.”

e. ________________________________________________________________

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