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Talking Identity

1. Listen to Beth and Neil talking about personality. Categorize the following personality traits? Which
ones belong to Beth? Which ones are Neil’s?

shy laid back talkative nervous
calm quiet patient

Neil's Personality Beth's Personality

2. Listen again to the audio. What expressions do Beth and Neil use to ask about personality?
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3. Which personality traits of Neil and Beth similar to yours? Explain.
4. Among the personality traits of Neil and Beth above, which traits are positive, negative, or neutral?
Categorize them in the following table. Share why you put each trait in that particular category.
Positive Trait Neutral Trait Negative Trait

5. Add one more word in each category above.

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