I HAT

E WORKING ON

WEEKENDS

ABILITIES

SPEAK TWO LANGUAGES CREATE MATERIAL

USE COMPUTERS LISTEN OTHER PEOPLE

SOLVE PROBLEMS EASILY REMEMBER THINGS EASILY

WORK WELL WITH PEOPLE

MANAGE BIG GROUPS

MANAGE MONEY

MAKE DECISIONS QUICKY

COMMUNICATE WITH PEOPLE

GOOD AT WRITING

WHICH SKILLS DO YOU THINK EACH PERSON NEEDS?

doctorjournalist

lawyer

architect

I feel the same way

I know what you mean

You can say that again

Absolutely!

Me too/ Me neither

DISAGREE

Not so!

I don’t think so

I don’t agree

I’m not sure

Brazil is a developed country

Luan Santana is a great singer.

The Beatles are the best-sell ing band in history

Working as a fl ight attendant is better than being a english teacher

Calypso is the best band that you´ve ever l istened.

Ricardo macchi earns more than Dustin Hoffman

Pe Lanza is more interesting than Renato Russo

EIGHT IMPORTANT JOB SKILLS

Can you solve problems

Do you work well with people

Can you use a computer

Can you teach others how to do things

Are you good at math and science

Can you manage money well

Do you speak other languages

Can you manage other people

GERUNDS; SHORT RESPONSES

AFFIRMATIVE STATEMENTS AGREE DISAGREE

I like traveling So do I I don’t

I hate working on mondays

So do I Gee, I love

I love working in pairs So do I I hate

I’m good at singing So am I I’m not

I’m very good at writing So am I I’m terrible. You’re kidding?

Negative statements

Agree Disagree

I don’t like working with computers

Neither do I Really? I like it

I can’t stand selling things

Neither can I I can do it

I don’t like talking in front of people

Neither do I Really? I love that

I’m not good at playing soccer

Neither do I Really? I’m excellent

LET’S PRACTICE

1. I love watching old movies ____________________

2. I’m not good at sports ____________________

3. I can’t stand working with kids ____________________

4. I love making things for other person ____________________

5. I can’t stand my teacher ____________________

6. I hate commuting by bus ____________________

7. I’m very good at solving problems ____________________

PERSONALITY TRAITS

• Sociable

• Creative

• Generous

• Patient

• Hardworking

• Reliable

• Organized

• Punctual

• Critical

• Disorganized

• Efficient

• Forgetful

• Impatient

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What’s your kind of personality?

PERSPECTIVES

What kind of job would you like to have?

What kind of job would you be good ? Why ?