Units 7–9 /
Potenziamento:Speaking

Student A

1Look at the picture that Student B shows you. Tell Student B what the shape looks like to you.

2Now show this picture to Student B. Ask Student B what it looks like and make a note of Student B’s suggestions.Please refer to the illustration in the Venture 2 Tests & Resource Book, p.50, Student A, Ex.2.

3This type of picture was once used by psychologists to examine people’s personalities. Look at the results below. Find the results for both you and for Student B.

If you saw…

•a face or mask: you’re quite usually shy and reserved, but you’re a reliable and loyal friend.

•a brain: you’re very intelligent, but try not to be arrogant. You can sometimes be selfish.

•a butterfly: you’re easy-going and cheerful, but you can be unreliable too.

a different insect: you’re very sensitive, but sometimes people think you are too moody.

•an angel: you’re cheerful and polite, always ready to help.

a pair of animals: you have a loving personality. You like caring for others.

a pair of people: you’re friendly and outgoing, but you can be a bit nosy.

something different: you’re imaginative and creative!

4Discuss these questions with Student B:

1Do you agree with the results of the two tests?

2Can you think of any other types of personality tests like this?

3Can personality tests like this ever be useful?

Student B

1 Show this picture to Student A. Ask Student A what it looks like and make a note of Student A’s suggestions. Please refer to the illustration in the Venture 2 Tests & Resource Book, p.50, Student B, Ex.1.

2Look at the picture that Student A shows you. Tell Student A what the shape looks like to you.

3This type of picture was once used by psychologists to examine people’s personalities. Look at the results below. Find the results for both you and for Student A.

If you saw…

•a face or mask: you’re quite usually shy and reserved, but you’re a reliable and loyal friend.

•a brain: you’re very intelligent, but try not to be arrogant. You can sometimes be selfish.

•a butterfly: you’re easy-going and cheerful, but you can be unreliable too.

a different insect: you’re very sensitive, but sometimes people think you are too moody.

•an angel: you’re cheerful and polite, always ready to help.

a pair of animals: you have a loving personality. You like caring for others.

a pair of people: you’re friendly and outgoing, but you can be a bit nosy.

something different: you’re imaginative and creative!

4Discuss these questions with Student A:

1Do you agree with the results of the two tests?

2Can you think of any other types of personality tests like this?

3Can personality tests like this ever be useful?

Student A

1Read situations 1 and 2 to Student B. Find out what he/she would do in the situations.

2Say what you would do in the same situations and why.

3In pairs, discuss the options (A, B, C or D) that you didn’t choose in each situation. Explain your reasons.

4Now listen to Student B’s situations and discuss what you would and wouldn’t do in the same way.

Student B

1Listen to Student A describing two situations. Say what you would do in each situation, and why.

2Listen to what Student A would do in the same situations.

3In pairs, discuss the options (A, B, C or D) that you didn’t choose in each situation. Explain your reasons.

4Now read situations 1 and 2 to Student A. In pairs, discuss what you would and wouldn’t do in the same way.

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