Discover your personality type

Circle the letter following the statement that best describes you.

1. I am typically romantic and I am imaginative...........E

I am typically pragmatic and down-to-earth.................В

2. I tend to tackle confrontations head-on............................G

I tend to shy away from confrontati­ons.........................A

3. I am typically diplomatic, charming and ambitious.................С

I am typically direct, format and ide­alistic................D

4. I tend to be focused and intense........................ H

I tend to be spontaneous and fun-loving...........................I

5. I am a hospitable person and enjoy welcoming new friends into my life...................... F

I am a private person and don't usually mix with others..................E

6. Generally, I am very easily wound up................................... В

Generally, it's very difficult to wind me up..................... A

7. I am more of a «street-smart» survi­vor............................ G

I am more of a «high-minded» idealist..............................D

8. I often feel the need to show a lot of affection to the people in my life...................... F

I usually prefer to keep to myself and maintain a certain distance from people.................. H

9. When faced with a new experience, I ask myself how it will be useful to me........................ С

When presented with a new experience, I usually ask myself if it will be enjoyable............... I

10. I have a tendency to focus too much on myself and my own needs.......................E

I have a tendency to focus too much on others.........................A

11. My friends, family and coworkers depend on my insight and knowledge........................ H

My friends, family and coworkers de­pend on my strength and decisiveness................... G

12. I usually come across as being too insecure and unsure of myself.......................... В

I usually come across as being too cocky and sure of myself..................D

13. I am more relationship-oriented than I am goal-oriented............F

I am more goal-oriented than I am relationship-oriented....................... С

14. I often have trouble speaking up for myself.......................E

I often say things others wished they had the courage to say...................... I

15. It is difficult for me to stop conside­ring alternatives and take definite action.......................... H

It is difficult for me to consider my options and be more flexible about choos­ing a plan........................ D

16. I tend to hesitate and procrastinate............................ В

I tend to be bold.......................... G

17. My reluctance to get involved gets me into trouble with people..................A

My need to have people depend on me gets me into trouble with them..................F

18. Usually, I can put my feelings aside in the interest of getting the job done.......................С

Usually, I need to work through my feelings before I can act........................E

19. Generally, I am methodical, careful and cautious................... В

Generally, I am bold, adventurous and enjoy taking risks...................... I

20. I tend to be a supportive, giving person who enjoys the company of others.................... F

I tend to be a serious, reserved person who likes discussing issues......................D

So which type are you? Scoring

Add up the number of times that you have circled each different letter and write the totals on the lines below. Now locate your highest score and trace di­rectly downward with your finger to find the number it corresponds to (directly below). That number relates to your per­sonality type. If you have a tie, read all of the descriptions. One should stand out as being closest to you.

COLUMNS

А В С D E F G H I

Number of circles

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

 

PERSONALITY TYPE

1. The reformer

The rational, idealistic type. Your strong sense of right and wrong prompts you to strive to improve things — for yourself and others.

HOW YOU SEE YOURSELF: As a die­hard advocate for the less fortunate and a teacher of others.

HOW OTHERS SEE YOU: Most agree you're wise; insightful and realistic. The people you help may even see you as a hero.

2. The helper

The caring, nurturing type. You're ge­nuinely concerned with other people's happiness and well-being. In fact, your empathic nature may lead you to putothers' needs before your own.

HOW YOU SEE YOURSELF: Friendly, warmhearted, sincere, sentimental. A real «people person.»

HOW OTHERS SEE YOU: Unselfish and altruistic, you're someone they саn count on in the clutch.

3. The motivator

The adaptable, success-oriented type. You're self-assured and charming, you can roll with life's punches.

HOW YOU SEE YOURSELF: Ambitious, even competitive, you've got the energy to get the job done.

HOW OTHERS SEE YOU: You're exactly how you seem: an inspiring role model and a worthy adversary.

4. The artist

The intuitive, reserved type. You're sensitive, introspective and gentle — a real individual.

HOW YOU SEE YOURSELF: You know you're a dreamer; you tend to dwell in a fantasy world. You pride yourself on your independence and sense of style.

HOW OTHERS SEE YOU: Inspired, highly creative and expressive, you march to the beat of your own drummer.

5. The thinker

The perceptive type. Alert, insightful and curious, you understand complex ideas and are interested in the world around you.

HOW YOU SEE YOURSELF: As a real pioneer, you recognize your ability to see the world in a completely new way and you want to share your visions with others.

HOW OTHERS SEE YOU: Innovative and independent — if a bit preoccupied with your own thoughts.

6. The loyalist

The security-oriented and committed type. Endearing and likeable, but can also be suspicious of others.

HOW YOU SEE YOURSELF: Reliable and responsible — but indecisive. You're so quick to see all sides you have trouble making decisions.

HOW OTHERS SEE YOU: Open-mind­ed and trustworthy, someone they can talk to about absolutely anything.

7. The generalist

The enthusiastic, productive type. You love a new challenge and you're usually good at whatever you try.

HOW YOU SEE YOURSELF: An opti­mist who expects the best from herself and from others.

HOW OTHERS SEE YOU: A real ext­rovert, you're a good team player.

8. The leader

The powerful, aggressive type. Self-confident and assertive, you're at your best when you're in charge.

HOW YOU SEE YOURSELF: Decisive and resourceful, you use your talents to help and protect others.

HOW OTHERS SEE YOU: Strong and powerful, you're someone others look up to. When you're focused on a goal, you can be stubborn about getting your way.

9. The peacemaker

The easy-going, accommodating type. Accepting, trusting and supportive of others, you're able to bring people together and heat conflicts.

HOW. YOU SEE YOURSELF: Good-natured; you don't like tension.

HOW OTHERS SEE YOU: A rational mediator who's always willing to listen to another point of view.

Ex 9 Try to suppose, who is described in the text:

____________ is the first Kazakh professional mining engineer and geologist, the founder of the Academy of Sciences in Kazakhstan. He was son of a biy. His mother, Salima, was in poor health and died when ______ was 2 years old. __________ got high grades everywhere. At the age of 19 he became people judge in his Bayanaul district. When he was 20 he entered Tomsk Technology Institute, faculty of Geology. He discovered copper deposits in Karsakbay and Zhezkazgan, deposits of coal in Ekibastuz. He made a map of Kazakhstan with deposits of minerals. He played a key role in new Kazakh history.

Vocabulary:

mining - горный

founder - основатель

distinguished – выдающийся, известный

to be in poor health – иметь слабое здоровье

people judge – народный судья

statesman – государственный деятель

to discover – обнаружить

 

Lesson 21

The lexical theme: Theatre.

Vocabulary

“Theatre”

1. the box-office of the theatre – касса театра

2. the house is sold out – все билеты проданы

3. a comedy theatre – театр комедии

4. a drama theatre - театр драмы

5. an opera and ballet house – театр оперы и балета

6. the first night – премьера

7. a stage – сцена

8. famous for its company – знаменит своей труппой

9. to have a great success with the public – пользоваться большим успехом у публики

10. a leading (main) part – ведущая (главная) роль

11. stalls – партер

12. boxes – ложи

13. a play is a hit – пьеса имеет большой успех

14. spectators – зрители

15. a matinee – утренний спектакль

16. an evening performance – вечерний спектакль

17. What’s on? – Что идет (в театре)?

18. to prefer – предпочитать

19 a curtain – занавес

20. wings – кулисы

21. the play has a long run – пьеса долго идет (не сходит со сцены)

22. a hall – зрительный зал

23. a balcony – балкон

24. burst of applause – взрывы аплодисментов

 

Ex 1 Learn the following bits of conversation:

A: I have an extra ticket for the matinee at the Musorgsky Opera and Ballet House. Would you like to come?

B: And what’s on?

A: “Giselle”.

B: Oh, great! I’ll go with pleasure, thank you.

A: Did you get tickets for the first night?

B: Oh no! The house was sold out long before the day of the performance.

A: Which would you prefer: a matinee or an evening performance?

B: I’d rather go to an evening performance. There are usually many children at matinees, and they sometimes make noise.

A: The Mariinsky Opera and Ballet House is very popular, isn’t it?

B: Yes, and no wonder. The Theatre is famous for its excellent ballet company.

A: “The Swan Lake” is a great success with the public.

B: Of course. That’s why it has a long run.

A: The leading part dancers are brilliant beyond all doubts!

B: That’s why they received so many curtain calls.

 

Ex 2 Math the following questions and answers:

1.What does a theatre begin with?	a)The usher sells the program-mes.
2.What do we do in the cloak- room?	b)They do it to see the cast of the play.
3.What can the cloak-room attendant offer us?	c)We can see the portraits of actors.
4.What does the usher do?	d)A theatre begins with the cloak-room.
5.Why do spectators buy prog-rammes?	e)The cloak-room attendant can offer us opera-glasses.
6.Where do the spectators walk during an intermission?	f)We can do it in the refreshment room.
7.What can we see on the walls of the foyer?	g)We leave our coats and hats with the cloak-room attendant.
8.Where can we buy a drink or a snack?	h)They go to the foyer.

Vocabulary:

1. a cloak-room – вешалка, гардероб

2. opera-glasses – бинокль

3. an intermission – антракт

4. a refreshment room – буфет

5. a cloak-room attendant – гардеробщик

6. an usher – билетерша

7. a foyer – фойе

8. a cast – состав актеров

 

Ex 3 Read the text:

A Theatre-Goer

I am a great theatre-goer. I love theatre very much. I try to see the most interesting performances that are on at our theatres. I am fond of the Alexandrinsky Drama theatre and the Opera House. I also try not to miss the performances of Moscow theatres, the Maly and the Art Theatre in particular. These theatres are famous for their excellent companies and wonderful acting. I usually go to the evening performances, and I try to buy tickets in advance. I like to have good seats in the stalls, or in the dress-circle. From these seats one gets a good view of the stage. I am fond of ballet. My favourite ballet is “The Swan Lake.” It has a long run and is always a greatsuccess with the public. Everything is magnificent there: the music and the dancing. The leading part dancers are brilliant beyond all doubts, and when the final curtain falls, they receive many curtain calls.

Task 1 Answer the following questions:

1. Are you a great theatre-goer?

2. You are not much of a theatre-goer, are you?

3. How often do you go to the theatre?

4. Do you try to see the most interesting perfor­mances that are on at our theatres?

5. It is impossible to see all the interesting perfor­mances that are on at St. Petersburg theatres, isn’t it? Why?

6. What St. Petersburg theatres are you especially fond of?

7. What is your favourite St. Petersburg theatre? Can you explain why it is your favourite?

8. Do you try to see the performances of touring companies?

9. Do you usually go to evening performances or matinees? Which do you prefer? Why?

10. Do you usually buy tickets in advance or on the day of the performance? Why?

11. Where do you prefer to have your seats?

12. Do you like ballet? What is your favourite bal­let?

13. Is there an opera which you like better than the others? If there is, what opera is it?

14. Why does “The Swan Lake” have a long run?

Task 2 Using the following pattern, prepare a nice talk about how you went to the theatre the other day:

I am a great theatre-goer and (I am not much of a theatre-goer, but) I try to see the best performances that are on at our theatres. Such a large cultural centre as St. Petersburg gives a wide choice to theatre-going public. If one is interested in......., one can visit the...... or......; if you prefer......, you can go to the...... or the....... Tickets can be bought at the box-office of the theatre or at one of the theatre-agencies; you can buy them on the day of the performance or in advance.

The other day I did not feel like working. I rang up my friend and said, “What about going to the theatre tonight? ” My friend, who is a great theatre-goer, liked the idea. In an hour and a half we met in Nevsky Prospect.

Wewere planning to go to the......, but when we came there, we found out that the house was sold out, and we made up our mind to go to the...... because....... We were lucky. We bought two seats in the stalls, so we had a very good view of tie stage.

The play was excellent, it was a great success with the public. The actors were brilliant beyond all doubts, and when the final curtain fell, they received many curtain jails.

It was a very pleasant evening.

 

Ex 4 Learn the following dialogue:

A: Is that you, Ann? How are you?

В: Very well, thanks. I hope you are fine, too?

A: Yes, thank you. I am ringing you up to tell you that we – my brother and I – are going to the theatre in a week or so. Would you like to join us? I would like you to go very much.

B: With great pleasure, Mary. What theatre are you going to?

A: To the Drama Theatre to see Gogol’s “Inspector-General.” I haven’t yet seen it. It’s being staged by the Moscow Art Theatre and there’s a fine cast with N in the main part.

B: Wonderful! I haven’t seen it either. I shall be looking forward to a pleasant evening. Oh, by the way, will it be an evening performance or a matinee?

A: An evening performance. We want to go to the first night. I’ll ring you up as soon as we get the tickets.

B: Fine.

Vocabulary:

in a week or so – через неделю или около того

Would you like to join us? – Ты бы не хотела к нам присоединиться?

with great pleasure - С большим удовольствием.

inspector-general – ревизор

it’s being staged by the Moscow Art Theatre – его ставит Московский

Художественный театр

I shall be looking forward to. – Я буду с нетерпением ждать.

by the way – кстати, между прочим

 

Ex 5 Read and retell the curious story:

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