Speaking and writing

Date: 2015-10-07; view: 491.

What makes a good specialist?

5. Look at the adjectives. Which do we use to describe people? Which do we use to describe jobs?

▪efficient ▪meticulous ▪good with figures ▪responsible

▪reliable ▪well-informed ▪organised ▪self-disciplined

▪patient ▪trustworthy ▪ambitious ▪hardworking

▪capable ▪satisfying ▪stressful ▪punctual

6. Complete these sentences with some of the adjectives from 5.

1.Someone who works hard is ________ .

2.Someone who pays great attention to detail is _________ .

3.Someone who knows the latest information is _________ .

4.Someone who comes on time is ________ .

5.Someone who doesn't get angry easily is _________ .

6.Someone you can trust to do a job well and on time is ________ .

7.Someone who gets things done quickly and correctly is ________ .

8.Someone who wants to get to the top of their profession is _______ .

9.Someone who is good at planning is ________ .

10.Someone who always does the right thing is ________ .

7. Work in pairs and discuss. Which of the qualities in 5 do you think a good economist need? What other qualities can you add?

8. Read the text and choose the best adjectives in italics to complete it.

9. Make a list of qualities you need for your job in the future. Give reasons why they are so important. Write 6 – 8 sentences.