Методическая разработка по теме "Введение новой лексики по теме "Я и мои друзья"

Have you got any advantage over your friend?

have a lot in common share the same point of view

extroverted, sociable, affable; insightful (anticipate events)

genuine, accommodating, likeable

disciplined, self-controlled; worrisome, insecure

a dreamy/imaginative person open-hearted, frank (reveal yourself to others)

introverted, wary, reserved taciturn, shy, modest

sensitive sensible, down –to-earth

stubborn determined, persistent; stick your

decision

change your mind lose temper

quarrel over the trifle love to split hairs

yield to somebody settle the quarrel; forgive

make up complain

find fault with somebody reveal secrets

keep secrets trust

rely on, reliable, trustworthy

betray encourage; support

get into troubles get out of a scrape

praise

feel envy persuade; talk into

talk off spread gossips/rumours

tend to believe in anything she’s said; credulous

have explosive behaviour

Useful expressions:

1. It seems to me….

2. It doesn’t look to me….

3. There is strong probability…

4. I suppose….

5. I can’t say for sure but…..

6. I get the impression that…

7. There is no denying that….

8. It goes without saying….

Comparisons:

1. She is as sociable as me.

2. She would prefer to keep silence rather than talk to a stranger.

3. She’d rather/sooner yield to me than keep quarreling.

4. I’m pretty sure that….

5. She is likely…(Скорее всего)

6. She is unlikely… (Навряд ли)

7. She isn’t much disciplined as me.

8. She studies a lot better than me.