My name is...
I'm … years old.
I'm from …
I'm … because ….
E.g. - I'm optimistic because I try to think positively and notice good things. I think that ...is ....., because ....
( choose 1 word to describe your personality and then choose 1 word to describe the character of your group mate)
What is the 1st impression ?
What is it based on ?
What should a person do or look like to make a good impression?
( discuss different characteristics)
Some people say that the 1st impression is always the right one. Do you agree? Why ( not)?
Does your first impression of people happen to be true? Why do you think it's so?
What do you pay attention to the most when you meet the person for the 1st time?
Do you think YOU make a good 1st impression on people? Why?
Look at these photos.
In your groups discuss your first impression of each person.
Analise it and give reasons. You may agree or disagree with your group mates.
Make notes and be ready to share your ideas.
Talk about possible character / profession / personality / achievements
Useful language:
He/she looks like a … ( calm / kind / aggressive ) person.
He's got …., so perhaps he is ...
Judging by his face / smile/ posture ... he might be ….
He/She seems to be ...
Among these people there are the following personalities. Use your intuition and match the pictures to the people.
Stand-up comedian
Serial killer
Genius inventor
Philosopher and scientist
Science fiction writer
Mafia leader
Member of the British royal family
Nobel prize winner ( scientist).
A guard in the German concentration camp.