Unit 7
Personality
“She’s not my type.”
Lead-in Activity
 Warm-up
 Listening Task
 Real World Listening
 Interaction Link
 Useful Expressions
 Additional Listening
 Homework Conversation

Lead-in Activity
Can you describe your ideal girl friend or boy
friend?
tall / rich / thin /sweet / considerate
independent / casual / attractive /
sensitive / divorced/ fashionable/
good / little / young/ old / clever /
nice / big / lovely / poor / relaxed /
thoughtful / humorous / naughty /
funny / wealthy / generous
Part I
Warm-up
Language Points
to warm up to 适应，跟……混熟
It takes an hour or so for some children to warm up to
strangers.
有些孩子需一小时左右之后才能和生人混熟。
to click 正相吻合； 一见如故； 一拍即合， (男女)一见钟情
They get well along in public, but their personalities don’t
really click .
他们在公开场合相处融恰， 但他们的性情不是真正合得来的。
to fall for 爱上，喜欢上，为……而倾倒
It’ll do you no good to fall for Mary.
你为玛丽而倾倒没有好处。
Language Points
to be blown away 被……深深打动
quality time 黄金时间
The goals are to spend quality time together and
put you on the path to total relaxation.
这么做的目的就是要共同度过美好时光，以达到彻底放松。
commitment n.承诺，忠诚
He edged away from a commitment.
他渐渐背弃承诺。
date v. 跟……约会
She is dating that handsome boy these days.
她这些天在跟那个帅男孩约会。
Warm Up
Read these statements about choosing a mate. Write the
missing words and phrases.
warm up to fall for blown away sensitive commitment
click
attractive income
quality time
date
Warm up
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
The guy has to be _________
date
attractive or I won’t ______him.
I don’t need to be ___________
blown away by the girl’s looks,
but she should have a nice smile.
I like to spend money, so I need someone with a
good _______.
income
It takes me a few months to ____________
warm up to people.
But then I start to feel comfortable with them.
I can usually tell within the first few minutes of
meeting someone whether or not we______.
click
I want a guy who’s ________.
sensitive He should consider my
feelings and opinions.
I tend to ________
fall for women who have a sense of
humor.
I’m not interested in making a commitment
___________at this
point in my life. I just want to have fun!
I don’t want somebody who’s so busy with work that
time with me.
he can’t spend quality
___________
Pair Work

What do you look for in a mate?
Part II
Listening Task
Language Points
plus n.正面因素，好处
professional a.职业的，从事某种职业的
For professional footballers, injuries are an
occupational hazard.
对于职业足球运动员来说,受伤是职业本身带来的危险。
bum n. 游民，游荡者
candlelight n. 烛光
knight n. （中世纪的）骑士
in one’s mid-twenties 25岁左右
Language Points
What is someone like?
是某个人怎么样（包括性格，品质等等）？
What does someone like? 某个人喜欢什么？
to try again 此处是指再次结婚
to have one’s own life 过独立的，自己的生活
lifetime commitment 一生的承诺
hopeless in the kitchen 指根本不会做饭
She was hopeless in the kitchen, so her mother
came to help. 她根本不会做饭，因此她妈妈来帮忙。
Language Points
must n. [口]必须做的事, 必需的东西
The new film is an absolute must.
这部新片不可不看。
be involved with 包含在...; 与...有关; 被卷入; 专心地(做)
Good learners become actively involved with
new information.
善学者有心关注新的信息。
Look at the pictures. What do you think these
people are like?
First Listening
What do these people say about themselves?
1. Age:
2. Age:
Marital status:
Employer:
Hobbies:
Interests:
3. Age:
Personality:
Hobbies:
4. Age:
Background:
Interests:
Check-up
First Listening
What do these people say about themselves?
1. Michael
2. Anita
Age: 32
Age: 34
Marital status: divorced
Employer: corporation
Hobbies: dancing, surfing
Interests: nature
4. Cora
3. Jack
Age: 28
Age: 28
Personality: sensitive
Background: ChineseAmerican
Hobbies: bodybuilding,
movies, golf
Interests: romantic dinners,
walks on the beach,
talking
Second Listening
What kind of person is each speaker looking for? Check
the correct answers. (There may be more than one.)
1.
2.
√ a casual relationship
a long-term partner
√ a fun person
a person with surfing experience
√ an independent person
a relaxed person
√ an honest person
a person in a major company
Second Listening
3. √ a good cook
a rich person
a casual relationship
√ a fun person
4.
a soldier
√ an intelligent person
a beach bum
√ a humorous person
Third Listening
Fill in the blanks with what you’ve heard.
surfing experience
1. Michael says that __________________is
a plus,
not necessary
but______________.
involved
2. Anita isvery
____________with
the environmental
organization Greenpeace. so respect
_________________is
a
for nature
must.
3. Jack says he is ready for someone who
a lifetime of commitment
wants______________________.
4. Cora says that if someone loves long walks on the beach,
candlelight dinners and ______________________,
_________________,
intelligent conversation she’d
like to meet him.
Script
1.
2.
Hi! I’m Michael. I’m a 32-year-old white male. I’m
divorced, and I want to try again with the right lady. I
like rock music, dancing, and surfing. I’m looking for
an attractive woman who likes to party as much as I do.
Surfing experience is a plus, but not necessary. If you
are willing to learn, I’m willing to teach you!
I’m Anita and I’m a 34-year-old African-American
woman, I’m single and I work for a major corporation.
I’m also very involved with the environmental
organization Greenpeace, so respect for nature is a
must. I’m looking for a single professional man,35 to
40 , who already has his own life but wants to share
quality time. He has to be honest above all else.
Script
3. Hi, my name is Jack. I'm sensitive 28-year-old guy. I’m
ready for someone who wants a lifetime of commitment.
I'm into bodybuilding, movies, and golf. I have a great
job with a good income, so you don’t have to be rich,
just fun to be with, but I’m hopeless in the kitchen, so
you have to be able to cook. Let’s get to know each
other and enjoy life together!
4. My name is Cora, and I’m a single Chinese-American
woman. I’m in my mid-twenties. If you love long walks
on the beach, candlelight dinners, and intelligent
conversation, I’d like to meet you. I want a man who
comes from a good family, likes to read, and has a good
sense of humor. Are you my “knight in shining armor”?
Pair Work
If you are going to introduce yourself in
order to find a girl friend or boy friend (a
lifetime partner), how would you do that?
Part III
Real World Listening
Language Points
statue n. 雕像，塑像；雕塑作品
on top of sth. 除了，此外
Gale wind came on top of the flood.
洪水之后紧接着暴风又袭来了。
fall for 爱上
end up 最终
We’ll end up paying much more.结果会花好多钱。
plus a. 另外，正的，加的
Language Points
way adv. 远远地，大大地， 非常
way over budget 大大超过预算
How come…? 怎么，为什么……？
How come are you late?你为什么来晚了？
sweep sb. away使某人倾心（尤指因爱情）
athletic a. 运动的
curve n. 曲线
make a … couple 结成一对……的夫妻
Well, they seem to make a good couple.
嗯，他们是天生一对嘛。
Prepare
Amy and Luis are talking to their friends about each other.
What do you think Amy likes about Luis?
√ He’s handsome.
He’s not too tall.
He dresses very well.
He has a sense of responsibility
√ He’s funny.
He’s an athlete.
He’s humorous
What do you think Luis likes about Amy?
√ She’s attractive.
She’s thin.
She’s well educated.
She’s athletic.
√ She’s independent.
She’s sweet.
She’s romantic.
Get The Main Ideas
Which of these statements describe Luis? Which ones
describe Amy?
Luis
√
He doesn’t dress well.
He looks like a Greek statue.
√
√
He’s Amy’s type.
He’s got big hands.
He’s sweet and funny.
He’s easy to be with.
Amy
√
She’s romantic.
√
She waited for Luis to ask her out.
She’s Luis’s type.
√
She’s thin.
She’s aggressive.
√
She’ s independent.
Get The Details
Fill in the blanks with what Amy said about Luis?
1. He’s very attractive. But I______________when
didn’t think so
I first
met him.
2. His clothes were way more
____________________
fashionable than I usually
wasn’t my type And _______________he
on top of all that
like. He just ______________.
was shorter than me.
3. I was so comfortable just ___________________.
hanging out with him And
me away with
the first time we went out he just swept
_____________
his personality.
4. But still, if all those things bothered
________ you, about his
hand and all.
5. His personality and the way we got along just make it
“the one”
clear to me he is __________.
Script
Part1 Amy talks about Luis.
Amy: I know I have a picture of Luis around here
somewhere. Oh, here it is.
Becky: Wow, he’s so handsome! He looks like a Greek
statue.
Amy: Yeah, he is very attractive. But I didn’t think so when
I first met him.
Becky: You didn’t?
Amy: No. You know what I noticed when I first met him?
He has really hairy hands.
Becky: What?
Amy:Yeah. His hands are just really hairy. Plus, his clothes
were way more fashionable than I usually like. He just
wasn’t my type. And on top of all that, he was shorter
than me.
Script
Becky: So how come you went out with him?
Amy: Well, he was just really sweet and funny, and I was
so comfortable just hanging out with him. And the
first time we went out he just swept me away with his
personality.
Becky: Really? How?
Amy: He was just really easy to talk to.
Becky: But still,if all those things bothered you, about his
hands and all.
Amy: Well, you know,none of that was important once I
got to know him more.His personality and the way
we got along just made it clear to me that he is
“ the one” .
Becky: So, when’s the big day?
Script
Part2.Luis talks about Amy.
Bob: Luis,I’m so happy for you and Amy.
Luis: Thanks.She’s a great girl.And she’s perfect for
me. We just “click ”, you know?
Bob: So then I guess you just always knew she was the
person for you?
Luis: Well,not exactly.
Bob: It wasn’t love at first sight?
Luis: No.But don’t tell Amy that.She’s such a
romantic. She’d probably like it if I said I fell for her
immediately.
Bob: But you didn’t?
Luis: No. It took me a while to warm up to Amy.She just
wasn’t my type.
Script
Bob: Really? Why? Didn't you think she was attractive?
Luis: Well, she was so thin and athletic.I usually like a girl
with a few curves.
Bob:Then what made you decide to ask her out?
Luis: I didn’t. She asked me out!
Bob: She did? And how did you feel about that?
Luis: I wasn’t sure at first. But you know, I ended up
really liking that part of her personality. She's
independent and she goes after what she wants.
And once I started looking at her more, I really liked
her physically.
Bob: Well, you two sure make a great couple!
Respond to the Ideas
1. How did Luis and Amy’s ideas about each other
change over time?
2. What things are important to you when you first meet
someone? What things do you want in a person you
spend you life with? Are they the same? Why or why
not?
Part IV
Interaction Link
Language Points
residence n. 居住，住处
occupation n. 职业
preference n. 偏爱，优先选择
What is your preference? 你有什么嗜好?
profile n. 外形，轮廓，侧面
Matchmakers
1. Fill in the chart below to create your own
dating profile.
Dating Profile
Age_______ Residence ____________________
Occupation______________ Salary__________
Likes/Dislikes about the job_________________
Height_______ Weight______ Body type______
Personality (good and bad points)____________
Hobbies__________________________________
Matchmakers
Preferences
Favorite
Least Favorite
Music
___________
___________
movies
___________
___________
Reading material
___________
___________
TV programs
___________
___________
Sports
___________
___________
Food
___________
___________
Clothing
___________
___________
to go on a date
___________
___________
A perfect date
___________
___________
Favorite places
Matchmakers
2. Interview a partner and write a profile for
him or her.
Example
A: What are you like?
B: well, I’m an energetic and outgoing person.
A: Sounds good. Do you like sports?
B: Quite a lot. They say I’m athletic.
A: No wonder you are in such a good shape. How do you
keep fit?
B: I go swimming and jogging regularly.
A: Any other interests?
B: I love romantic movies and listening to music.
Part V
Useful Expressions
Useful Expressions
他是我的白马王子。
He’s my “knight in shining armor”.
她并不是我所想要的那个类型。
She’s not my type.
一见钟情。
我们一见如故。
It was love at first sight.
We just “click”.
Part VI
Additional Listening
Additional Listening
Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just
heard.
26. A) Her parents thrived in the urban environment.
B) Her parents left Chicago to work on a farm.
C)
√ Her parents immigrated to America.
D) Her parents set up an ice-cream store.
27. A) He taught English in Chicago.
B)
√ He was crippled in a car accident.
C) He worked to become an executive.
D) He was born with a limp.
28. A) She was fond of living an isolated life.
B) She was fascinated by American culture.
C) She was very generous in offering help.
√D) She was highly devoted to her family.
Script
My mother was born in a small town in northern Italy. She was three
when her parents immigrated to America in 1926. They lived in
Chicago, where my grandfather worked making ice-cream. Mama
thrived in the urban environment. At 16, she graduated first in her
high school class, went on to secretarial school and finally worked
as an executive secretary for a rare wood company. She was
beautiful too. When a local photographer used her pictures in his
monthly window display, she felt pleased. Her favorite portrait
showed her sitting by Lake Michigan, her hair wind-blown, her gaze
reaching towards the horizon.
My parents were married in 1944. Dad was a quiet and intelligent
man. He was 17 when he left Italy. Soon after, a hit-and-run accident
left him with a permanent limp. Dad worked hard selling candy to
Chicago office workers on their break. He had little formal schooling.
His English was self-taught. Yet he eventually built a small
successful whole-sale candy business. Dad was generous and
handsome. Mama was devoted to him.
Script
After she married, my mother quit her job and gave herself to her
family. In 1950, with three small children, Dad moved the family
to a farm 40 miles from Chicago. He worked the land and
commuted to the city to run his business. Mama said good-bye
to her parents and friends and traded her busy city
neighborhood for a more isolated life. But she never
complained.
Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard:
26. What does the speaker tell us about his mother’s early
childhood?
27. What do we learn about the speaker’s father?
28. What does the speaker say about his mother?
Part VII
Homework Argument
Homework Argument
How do you think people get their personalities?
Expressions For Reference

polite, extrovert, careless, innocent, impolite,
aggressive, friendly, frank, kind, ambitious,
unfriendly, honest, energetic, serious, relaxed,
shy, quiet, noisy, outgoing, careful, thoughtful,
curious, funny, stubborn, arrogant, reliable,
jealous, sociable
look relaxed, appear shy, think of someone,
have a personality, be considered, pretend to
be, to be alike, completely different
Possible Argument
A: How do you think people get their personalities?
B: I think it’s mainly from the environment a person lives
it.
A: Don’t you think people get their personalities from
their parents?
B: No, but parents control a lot of the environment that
kids grow up in, so they certainly influence their kid’s
personalities a lot.
A: So why do you think many kids have personalities
that are so different to their parents.
B: Maybe when they become teenagers, they want to be
completely different to their parents.
Possible Argument
A: You might be right. I guess most parents want their
kids to be like them, but kids today grow up in a
different environment. You know, they know much
more about the world from the internet, newspapers,
and TV.
B: Do you think that teenagers get a lot of their bad
behavior from TV and movies?
A: Maybe some of it. I think a lot of people blame TV and
movies when the real problem is that the parents aren’t
bringing their child up correctly.
B: Parents have a difficult job. They have to bring up their
children and usually have to work too.
Possible Argument
A: Yes, that’s fine. Your son is doing well at school, isn’t
he?
B: Yes, he is. He’s very hardworking when he’s at school.
Then he comes home from school and does homework
before dinner. After dinner, he goes out with his
friends.
A: So, he’s not a bookworm? It’s good that he has an
outgoing personality. Some kids are very quiet and
introverted. You wonder they’ll survive in the real
world without their parents to support them.