Extra Vocabulary Practice

Unit 1

Name: ..................................................................

Don’t Forget These Words!

Now that you have completed the speaking and writing tasks, try to remember the
words below. They can be helpful for future speaking and writing tasks.

Speaking Writing
• spare time • adventurous
• sort of music • creative / artistic
• qualities • down-to-earth
• characteristics • funny / amusing
• admire • responsible
• Every once in a while I go • trustworthy
cycling / hiking
• dependable / reliable
• loyal
• outgoing / fun-loving
• have a good sense of humour
• thoughtful / considerate
• cheer someone up
• patient
• rely on someone
• honest
• enjoy someone’s company
• generous
• kind / caring
• independent
• spend time together
• encourages me to …
• is always there for me

Complete the sentences using words from the box above. Make any necessary changes.
1. Jason’s the kind of person you can .................................. because he always keeps his word.
2. Self-confidence is just one of the .................................. you need to be a good businessperson.
3. He’s a .................................. friend who always sticks up for me when other people are unkind.
4. My grandfather’s very .................................. and gives us presents every time we see him.
5. The two friends have a lot in common and enjoy each other’s .................................. .
6. Some people are nervous about travelling alone in a foreign country, but Paul is very .................................. .
7. Mary knows how to .................................. her friends when they’re feeling depressed.
8. I like Ruth, but what gets me is that I can’t trust her to be .................................. and not lie to me.
9. Liam made us all laugh with his .................................. stories.
10. Everyone asks Mr Harman for advice because he’s both helpful and .................................. .

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