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Unit 2 Lesson 2
Introverts and extroverts
Objectives: By the end of the lesson you will have
• identified similar types
• read a chart on self assessment
• written a description of an extrovert
• identified personality type from descriptions
• described a particular type of person
A The following list consists of words which art- used to describe different personalities. Which of the following are similar types?
timid, nervous, bold, dauntless, shy, courageous, self-confident,
irresolute, cowardly, fearless, resolute.
B Would you like to find out what type you are? Tick the sentences that apply to you in the chart below.
Assessment chart
1 You find it easy to tell jokes and tease your friends.
2 You don't mind singing in front of others even if you don't know how to sing.
3 You have no problems starting a conversation with strangers at a party.
4 You find it difficult to express your opinion on a subject.
5 You prefer to keep sitting in a corner and watch others in a party.
6 You prefer listening to others talking instead of talking to them.
7 It is difficult for you to continue a discussion for a long time.
If your answer is 'yes1 to items 1, 2, 3, you are an extrovert. If it is 'yes' to 4, 5, 6, 7, you are an introvert. If your answer consists of 'yes' from both the sets then you are a mixture of both types.
C Read the following description of an introvert.
Introverts and extroverts arc particular types of personality. Introverts are usually shy. They don't like talking too much and starting a conversation. They are also not very noisy and prefer to stay quiet. They are not outgoing in nature and feel more comfortable in following people instead of taking the lead. They can also be loners sometimes and prefer to be by themselves instead of being in other people's company. An extrovert is just the opposite.
Now guess what an extrovert would be like and write a description of an extrovert similar to the description you have just read.
D Which ones of the adjectives in exercise A would you use for introverts and which ones for extroverts?
E Read the following descriptions of some persons and say whether they are introverts or extroverts. Explain why you think so. What do you think an opposite type might have done? Then compare your answer with your partner and see if s/he also thinks the same way.
Farid got on the bus to go to college. The bus was crowded as usual. The bus conductor pushed him aside and made rude remarks for standing in the way. Farid kept quiet. There was a seat beside him in which he planned to sit down as soon as it got empty but the moment it was vacant, another passenger pushed him rudely and grabbed the seat. Farid was extremely annoyed but simply moved away from the seat. "What's the point of arguing," he thought, "the seat is lost and there's no point in quarrelling about it now."
Sohel was going on a picnic with his friends. Many of his friends started dancing and singing on the bus but he kept sitting, smiling, and enjoying the scene. When they urged him to join them, he said, "1 can't sing well. You'll laugh if I sing," he said. "We can't sing either, but it's fun .Why don't you just give it a try? Besides nobody will notice if you sing in a group." They tried to convince him. But Sohel just couldn't bring himself to sing. He was too worried about what people would think.
Fahima's college wanted to introduce a debating club. So they gave her the responsibility of organising the club and finding out people who were interested in debating. Fahima happily agreed. She went around to every class when the teacher was not there and shouted, "We are having a debating club. Who wants to join? Give me your names now, or think over it, then let me know in two days. You will find me in the common room," One of her friends said: "Why don't you just write it down and put it up on the notice board? You won't have to scream like this then." "Oh I don't mind screaming. People notice me more that way and it serves my purpose. If I put it up on the notice board, nobody will read it," replied Fahima.
F Work in pairs and tell your partner about any person you know who is one of the following personality types. Then write a paragraph (about 80 words) about this person. Include an incident that shows his/her personality type.
a) Quick-tempered b) Impatient c) Careless.
Focus:
Skills.
Intensive
reading,
writing,
speaking. Functions.
Identifying personality
types.
Grammar/Structure.
Adjectives.
Vocabulary.
loner, outgoing,
quick-tempered, reckless.
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Unit 2 Lesson 2
Introverts and extroverts
Objectives: By the end of the lesson you will have
• identified similar types
• read a chart on self assessment
• written a description of an extrovert
• identified personality type from descriptions
• described a particular type of person
A The following list consists of words which art- used to describe different personalities. Which of the following are similar types?
timid, nervous, bold, dauntless, shy, courageous, self-confident,
irresolute, cowardly, fearless, resolute.
B Would you like to find out what type you are? Tick the sentences that apply to you in the chart below.
Assessment chart
1 You find it easy to tell jokes and tease your friends.
2 You don't mind singing in front of others even if you don't know how to sing.
3 You have no problems starting a conversation with strangers at a party.
4 You find it difficult to express your opinion on a subject.
5 You prefer to keep sitting in a corner and watch others in a party.
6 You prefer listening to others talking instead of talking to them.
7 It is difficult for you to continue a discussion for a long time.
If your answer is 'yes1 to items 1, 2, 3, you are an extrovert. If it is 'yes' to 4, 5, 6, 7, you are an introvert. If your answer consists of 'yes' from both the sets then you are a mixture of both types.
C Read the following description of an introvert.
Introverts and extroverts arc particular types of personality. Introverts are usually shy. They don't like talking too much and starting a conversation. They are also not very noisy and prefer to stay quiet. They are not outgoing in nature and feel more comfortable in following people instead of taking the lead. They can also be loners sometimes and prefer to be by themselves instead of being in other people's company. An extrovert is just the opposite.
Now guess what an extrovert would be like and write a description of an extrovert similar to the description you have just read.
D Which ones of the adjectives in exercise A would you use for introverts and which ones for extroverts?
E Read the following descriptions of some persons and say whether they are introverts or extroverts. Explain why you think so. What do you think an opposite type might have done? Then compare your answer with your partner and see if s/he also thinks the same way.
Farid got on the bus to go to college. The bus was crowded as usual. The bus conductor pushed him aside and made rude remarks for standing in the way. Farid kept quiet. There was a seat beside him in which he planned to sit down as soon as it got empty but the moment it was vacant, another passenger pushed him rudely and grabbed the seat. Farid was extremely annoyed but simply moved away from the seat. "What's the point of arguing," he thought, "the seat is lost and there's no point in quarrelling about it now."
Sohel was going on a picnic with his friends. Many of his friends started dancing and singing on the bus but he kept sitting, smiling, and enjoying the scene. When they urged him to join them, he said, "1 can't sing well. You'll laugh if I sing," he said. "We can't sing either, but it's fun .Why don't you just give it a try? Besides nobody will notice if you sing in a group." They tried to convince him. But Sohel just couldn't bring himself to sing. He was too worried about what people would think.
Fahima's college wanted to introduce a debating club. So they gave her the responsibility of organising the club and finding out people who were interested in debating. Fahima happily agreed. She went around to every class when the teacher was not there and shouted, "We are having a debating club. Who wants to join? Give me your names now, or think over it, then let me know in two days. You will find me in the common room," One of her friends said: "Why don't you just write it down and put it up on the notice board? You won't have to scream like this then." "Oh I don't mind screaming. People notice me more that way and it serves my purpose. If I put it up on the notice board, nobody will read it," replied Fahima.
F Work in pairs and tell your partner about any person you know who is one of the following personality types. Then write a paragraph (about 80 words) about this person. Include an incident that shows his/her personality type.
a) Quick-tempered b) Impatient c) Careless.
Focus:
Skills.
Intensive
reading,
writing,
speaking. Functions.
Identifying personality
types.
Grammar/Structure.
Adjectives.
Vocabulary.
loner, outgoing,
quick-tempered, reckless.