English 9 Unit 1 Project

A. Complete these opinions with the correct forms of the words given.

1. Young people don’t use the language properly (proper), especially when they’re with friends.
They sound terrible (terrible).

2. Nowadays, people don´t feel safe (safe) when they walk on the street at night. They walk quickly
(quick) and carefully (careful).

3. I think teenagers shouldn’t drive because they’re not careful (careful). I mean, they always drive
recklessly (reckless).

4. Friends usually see things diferently (different), and they feel strong (strong) about their
opinions. They can get along well (good), though.

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B. Complete the sentences with the following adjectives: arrogant, talented, reliable, laid-back,
competitive, or down-to-earth.

1. My little brother doesn’t worry about anything, he’s laid-back.

2. I get mad when I don’t get good grades; I think I’m very competitive.

3. My parents are totally reliable ; my siblings and I can always count on them.

4. Nobody likes Megan because she thinks she’s the best at everything. She’s so arrogant !

5. My cousin paints beautifully! She’s really talented !

6. Our grandpa is down to earth. He always gives us useful advice.

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C. Use the adjectives in part B, and write down sentences about the qualities of important
people in your life. Include adverbs like incredibly, extremely, very, really, so, pretty, fairly,
absolutely, completely, or at all. Give reasons by using always and a continuous verb.

0. My sister is totally considerate. She’s always doing things to help me.

1. My best friend is completely laid-back, she doesn’t worry for none of her problems.

2. My grandmother is totally reliable, she always keeps my secrets.

3. Lucy is not competitive at all, she helps her friends all the time.

4. Carlos is pretty arrogant, he always boats everything he does.

5. Cristina Aguilera is absolutely talented, she has an amazing voice.

6. Mary is very down to earth, he always says things directly.

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D. Complete each question with the opposite of the adjective given. Then write true answers.

1. Is your teacher patient or impatient? She’s patient. She always explains us step by step.

2. Are your friends organize or disorganized? They’re disorganized, his bedrooms are a mess.

3. Are your classmates friendly or unfriendly? They’re friendly, They are always talking to
everyone.

4. Is your best friend honest or dishonest? She’s honest. She never says lies.

5. Are you reliable or unreliable? I’m reliable. I always keep the secrets of my friends.

6. Are your brothers, sisters or cousins considerate or inconsiderate? They’re inconsiderate. They
never helps their family to do the laundry.

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