 Match the English proverbs with the Russian equivalents:  1 Neither fish nor flesh  2 He wouldn’t hurt a fly.  3 Не will never set the Thames on fire.  4 A little body often harbours a great soul.  5 He who is born a fool is never cured  6 Не that is ill to himself will be good to nobody.  7 He that is full of himself is very empty.  8 A honey tongue, a heart of gall. (gall-желчь) a)Русский эквивалент: Мал золотник, да дорог. Мала искра, да великий пламень родит. Мал соловей, да голосом велик.  b)Русский эквивалент: И мухи не обидит. С ним ни каши сварить, ни воды замутить.  c)Русский эквивалент: Пуст тот, кто сам собой полон.  d) Досл.перевод: Кто рожден дураком, никогда не поумнеет.  e)Досл.перевод: Он никогда не подожжет Темзу. Русский эквивалент: Он пороху не выдумает, велосипед не изобретет. Не семи пядей во лбу. Он с неба звезд не хватает.  f)Русский эквивалент: Ни рыба, ни мясо. Ни то, ни се, ни туда и ни сюда.  g)Русский эквивалент: На языке мед, а под языком лед. Волк в овечьей шкуре. Глядит овцой, а пахнет волком.  i)Русский эквивалент: Для начала полюби себя, чтоб люди полюбили тебя. От того, кто себя не любит, и людям толку неб удет.

INVENTIVE gifted curious FUN_LOVING enthusiastic eccentric Creative Romantic TALENTED

Romantic Reckless passionate sensitive emotional Easy-going excitable aggressive

enthusiastic cheerful chatty sociable Quick- witted optimistic likeable Co- operative

reasonable serious realistic practical logical firm brainy reserved

Hard- working independen t critical suspiciou s negative cold prudent decisive

there are 4 ruling elements In astrology Earth Signs: Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn People born under the signs of this element are usually calm, determined and easy-going. They are very strong personalities.

Air Signs: Gemini, Libra and Aquarius People born under the signs of this element are usually alert and intelligent. They have a good sense of humour

Fire Signs: Leo, Saggittarius and Aries People born under the signs of this element are usually forceful, ambitious and impatient. They are individuals.

Water Signs: Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces People born under the signs of this element are patient, considerate and cool. They are sometimes shy

personality relationship appearance characteristics expressions magical connection confident identical accurately

CAN YOU JUDGE A PERSON’S CHARACTER BY THE WAY HE LOOKS?

It is believed that a face can tell much about a character.

You must look into people as well as at them.

 Read the text and choose the right temperament.  1. ______________ are very kind. People of this temperament  can be shy and dependent. They prefer stability and don’t  like any changes. They are relaxed and curious. They can  be good administrators and diplomats.  2. ______________ enjoy parties and new friends. They are  creative and have a lot of plans. They can be friendly and  serious. These people don’t like following tasks, that’s  why they are often late, people of this temperament are  forgetful and sometimes a little sarcastic. Often when  they find a new hobby, interest is lost quickly if this hobby  is not fun.  3. ______________ are thoughtful, often very kind and  highly creative. They like poetry and art. Also they often  want to do everything better than other people. They are  independent.  4. ______________ are doers. People of this temperament  have a lot of ambition, energy and passion. They can  make people obey them, especially phlegmatic. Many  great military and political figures are people of this  type.  Sanguine; b) Choleric; c) Melancholic; d) Phlegmatic

His physical descriptio n Some distinguish- ing beauty mark height weight His hair How to describe a character His hobbies The sign he was born His tempera- ment How he sounds How he talks How he walks and sits his attitudes towards life lov e marriag e politi cs belie f His taste s In clothes In musi c

Homework: to describe your character or any character you like (your friend, your relative)