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Online Learning: Self-Study Review #1

A. Conversation/Speaking Preparation:

Describe and draw the perfect friend or partner for you.

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B. Underline the correct option and then join the sentences using relation pronouns (who/that).  

1. easygoing/modest/unreliable:  a person who doesn’t do what he/she promised

Girls don’t like young guys.  They are _______________.

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1. stingy/supportive/temperamental:  someone who doesn’t like giving things to people; ungenerous

They’d prefer to work for a boss.  He isn’t _______________with employees.

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1. intolerant/egotistical/modest:  a person who won’t accept other people’s differences

He doesn’t like to be with people.  These people are _______________of almost everything.

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1. modest/stingy/sociable:  someone who doesn’t brag about his or her accomplishments

She’d rather have a boyfriend.  He’s _______________about his successful career.

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5.  egotistical/supportive/easygoing:  someone who is helpful and encouraging

        We like to meet new friends.  They are _______________of our dreams.

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C. Complete the sentences with “when” clauses.

1. I can’t stand it ____________________________________________________________________

1. It bothers me _____________________________________________________________________

1. I don’t mind it ____________________________________________________________________

1. It makes me happy _______________________________________________________________

1. It embarrasses me ________________________________________________________________

D.  Complete the sentences using gerund phrases and the words below:

Be + flight attendant                Design clothes                        work + architect

Direct + TV show                Write + gossip column        Retire + age 40

1. _____________________________________________ must be really rewarding when you see the final product on Channel 5 on Wednesdays!

1. She’d be great at _____________________________________________ because she is so creative and loves fashion.

1. They wouldn’t like _____________________________________________ because they hate traveling.

1. _____________________________________________ could be exciting because you could meet celebrities.

1. He’d enjoy _____________________________________________ because his favorite things to do are sleeping, reading, eating and traveling.

1. _____________________________________________ sounds difficult because you have to study for the profession at least five years.

E. Complete the sentences using comparisons and the words in parentheses.

1. Oscar Arias ________________________________________ the manager at McDonald’s. (paid)

1. The president of Intel ________________________________________ a comedian. (earn)

1. Landscapers ________________________________________ doctors. (education)

1. Working as a secretary ________________________________________ working as a police officer. (hard)  

1. A flight attendant ________________________________________ an aerobics instructor. (hours)  

F. Write three of your own comparisons for different professions.

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1. _____________________________________________________________________

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Online Learning: Writing Prompt #1

Respond to the email about your last business trip. To answer the questions, think about new things you have learned at your job recently or in your studies.

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