Parasite

Good company

Bore

Early bird

Loner

Socialite

Trouble-maker

Jet-setter

Killjoy

Snob

(a) He’s a pleasant, interesting person to have with you at any time. He’s a ….

(b) She thinks she’s socially superior. She looks down at others. She’s a ….

(c) He’s very strict and correct. I think he doesn’t like other people to enjoy themselves. He’s a ….

(d) She’s always the first to arrive at a party. If the party’s due to start at seven, she’s there on the dot, or earlier. She’s an ….

(e) He likes to spend a lot of time alone. He’s not keen on parties and usually does things on his own. He’s a ….

(f) She goes on and on telling people about her children, her house, her job, her opinions … I could go to sleep. She’s a ….

(g) She’s very rich and spends her time between grand social occasions and luxury holidays in different parts of the world. She’s a ….

(h) He’s always borrowing money and asking for help from other people. He’s a ….

(i) He’s an upper-class person and he’s often seen at high-society parties and other social events. He’s a ….

(j) She’s always causing difficulties for other people by interfering in their lives. She’s a ….

Ø What type or types of person from the list above …

… is extroverted?

… is introverted?

… might be class-conscious?

… do you find interesting?

… would get on well together? (make pairs, e.g. socialite and snob)

… are you?

Exercise 17. Have a look at these geometrical figures and choose the one you like most of all.