UNIT 1 That’s what friends are for!
I. Complete these descriptions with the words from the list.
-modest
-outgoing
-supportive
-temperamental
-unreliable
[Link] is so _______modest__! He always has such great ideas and never takes any credit for
them.
2. The Wongs like meeting new people and having friends over for dinner. They’re one of the
most _____outgoing___ couples I know.
3. You can’t trust Alice. She always promises to do something, but then she never does it. She’s
pretty ____unreliable___.
4. James wants to be an actor. It’s hard to break into the business, but his family is very
__supportive___ of his dream.
5. I never know how to act around Lisa! One minute she’s in a good mood, and the next minute
she’s in a bad mood. She’s so __temperamental__.
II. Complete the chart by forming the opposites of the adjectives in the list. Use in-and un-.
Then check your answers in a dictionary.
-attractive -dependent -formal
-reasonable -competent -experienced
-helpful -reliable -cooperative
-flexible -popular -sensitive
Opposites with in- Opposites with un-
incompetent unattractive
inflexible unreliable
independent unexperienced
informal uncooperative
insensitive unpopular
unreasonable
III. Add who or that to the conversation where necessary. Put an X where who or that is not
necessary.
A: I’m looking for someone X I can go on vacation with.
B: Hmmm. So what kind of person are you looking for?
A: I want to travel with someone _who____ is easygoing and independent.
B: Right. And you’d probably also like a person ____that___ is reliable.
A: Yeah, and I want someone ___X______ I know well.
B: So why don’t you ask me?
A: You? I know you too well!
B: Ha! Does that mean you think I’m someone ___who_____ is high-strung, dependent, and
unreliable?
A: No! I’m just kidding. You’re definitely someone ____X____ I could go vacation with. So, ..
what are you doing in June?
IV. Complete the sentences with who or that and your own information or ideas.
1.I generally like to go out with people ___who can made me fell comfy_______.
2. I’d rather travel with someone ____________who is outgoing_______.
3. I don’t really want a roommate __________who makes disdorder_____________.
4. My classmates and I like teachers ___________that can play with us________.
5. My best friend and I want to meet people _______who is outgoing______________.
6. Most workers would prefer a boss ____________who is responsable___________.
7. Some people don’t like stingy types __who cant invert_________.
8. I don’t want to have inflexible friends __________________________________.
9. I feel comfortable discussing my problems with friends ______________who dont judge
me________.
10. My favorite friends are people _______who is kind________.
V. Match the clauses in column A with the most suitable clauses in column B.
• I like it ___b____ a. when someone criticizes me in front of other people.
• I don’t mind it __a___ b. when people are easygoing and friendly.
• It upsets me ___d___ c. when rich people are stingy.
• It embarrasses me __c___ d. when people are a few minutes late for an appointment.
VI. Write sentences about these situations. Use the expressions in the box.
-I love it… -I can’t stand it… -I don’t like it…
-It upsets me… -It bothers me… -I don’t mind it…
-I really like it… -It makes me happy… -It makes me angry…
2. __it makes me happy when people enjoy their
gifts_____________________________________________
3.__________________it upsets me when people are disrespectful__________
4._________i really like it when is time to go
home_______________________________________
5. ___________________it upsets me when theres so much traffic___________________
6. _________________it makes me angry when people iuse their phones in the
movies_________________
VII. Choose the correct word to complete each sentence.
• I can tell Simon anything, and I know he won’t tell anyone else. I can really (believe /
treat / trust).
• Kay has a very high opinion of herself. I don’t like people who are so (egotistical /
temperamental / supportive).
• It bothers me when people are too serious. I prefer people who are (easygoing /
inflexible / reliable) and have a good sense of humor.
• I like it when someone expresses strong (accomplishments / compliments / opinions).
Hearing other people’s views can really make you think.
• Lisa is very rich, but she only spends her money on herself. She’s very (generous /
modest / stingy).