FREE SPEECH

1. Vocabulary

1. Impression – a feeling, idea or opinion of someone or

something, that is formed without thinking
• He made a good impression on me the first time I met him
2. Open-minded – willing to consider different ideas or opinions
• My parents were really open-minded, and they always
encouraged me to try new things
3. Matter – to be important
• It’s not the size of the gift that matters, it’s the thought behind it.
4. Disoriented – lost of confused
• The lack of sleep and heavy drinking last night left me
disoriented this morning.
 1. What does the line “First
impression last” mean?

Check your 2. Why do first impression

understanding matter?

3. Can first impression be

changed?
 Summary

Make a brief summary of the article. Focus on the main topic and consider which
pieces of information are most important. Make sure you include details such as
what the article is about, who is mentioned in it, where and when the events took
place, and also how and why they happened.
 Discussion
1. Do you think first impression last? Why or why not?
2. Do you think first impressions are as important as the
article claims? Why or why not?
3. What do you think people usually think about you when
they first meet you?
4. Has your first impression of someone ever turned out to be
wrong?
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 Further Discussion
1. What was your first impressions when you met Mr. Josua
the first time?
2. What was your first impression when you met me the first
time?
3. Have you ever hated someone when you first met him/her?
Why or why not?