-12 Communication revie Balas lalls How well can you do these things? Rate your ability from 1 to 5 (1 = low, 5 = high). Give advice to people using adverb clauses of condition (Ex. 1) pas Listen to a lecture using superlative compound adjectives, adverb clauses of = _ condition, and discourse markers (Ex. 2) Listen to and recognize subject-verb agreement with quantifiers (Ex. 2) Be: Discuss personal qualities using superlative adjectives (Ex. 3) a Talk about personality traits using character adjectives (Ex. 4) REE Now do the corresponding exercises below. Were your ratings correct? Speaking tips Pair work What would each person have to do to succeed? Think of several conditions that would work for each situation. 1. Renata has been asked to give a formal talk on a topic she knows little about. 2. Johana has been asked to give a short speech at a friend’s wedding. 3. Hal is too timid to join in the group’s conversation after class. 4, Weipin had some bad experiences at job interviews, and now he gets really nervous before them. speaking A B_ Group work Discuss your ideas with another pair. Do you have similar suggestions? “Providing Renata spends time reading about the topic, she shouldn't have a problem.” “That's true, assuming she has time to do plenty of research and rehearse the talk.” Good language learners iietoning ™ © Listen to a lecture about good language learning. Who is the lecture for? ‘Istening Check (/) the correct answer. Cla, language learners 0 b. tourists Ol c. language teachers B © Listen again. Check (V) the compound adjectives that are used to describe good language learners. OL. highly motivated (I 4. pattern-secking 1 7 well-known (2. forward-thinking (1) 5. open-minded [1 8. self-aware 0 8, risk-taking 1 6. well-organized 01 9. widely recognized 104 [TEEEDSFD communication reviewdiscussion Superlative compound adjectives A Complete the sentences with your own information. Add reasons for your opinions, and compare with a partner. 1. The most open-minded person in my family is... 2. Ofall the people I know, the most hardworking is 3. The most widely respected person I've ever met is . 4. One of the best-looking people I've ever seen is... ‘The most easygoing person I’ve ever worked with is... 6. The most well-read person I've ever met is . “My sister Suzanne is the most open-minded person in our family. She's always willing to go to new places and try new things.” B Pair work Who are some people you both admire? Use the superlative form of these compound adjectives to write sentences about them. Give reasons. 1. good-looking 2. thought-provoking 3. widely respected 4. kind-hearted speaking A Which of these people is most similar to you, and which is least similar? B Pair work Which of these are your strongest qualities? Which do you feel are most necessary to realize your own personal and professional goals? © adaptability © determination» optimism © charisma © honesty © self-confidence © conscientiousness —« initiative © self-control “1 think I'm very adaptable. Since I'd like to be an actor, and the work is unpredictable, 1 think it's an important quality.” (EISESFD communication review 1¢