On the following video, some people are going to give some basic personal information about themselves and their friends. To start with, read the questions and try to answer them while you watch the first part of the video. Then, watch the second part with subtitles and check your answers.
1. What does Alan do?
2. How old is Chris?
3. What does Sheila do?
4. What is Chris like?
5. What is Donna like?
Good luck!
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We’ve already covered different speakers’ opinions on the French and the British, so it’s our turn now for the Americans! What are they like? Have you met any? Think about your own answers to these questions before you watch the video. Then, while you’re watching it, match the names on the left with the adjectives on the right. NOTE: Some adjectives may be used more than once.
Sara bossy
Margaret overpowering
Andrew confident
Tom brash
Barb friendly
Mary warm
Bill loud
Katrina overweight
Peter less inhibited
Steven similar to the English
John warm-hearted
Tim pleasant
Hayles outgoing
Joanne pushy
David generous
Jessica domineering
self-centred
likeable
hospitable
