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Everyday English
HOW I SEE MYSELF : Read the following sentences. If you think a sentence describes you, give yourself one point for the colour of that sentence. If there are two colours, give yourself a point for each. The colour for
which you have most points at the end of the questionnaire is the one that suits you best (although other colours may also be important). Find out what this means by reading your colour profile below.
1. I enjoy painting and drawing. 2. I am quick at learning how to use new technical equipment. 3. One of my favourite subjects is Chemistry. 4. I enjoy watching TV commercials. 5. I like helping people. 6. I am interested in why firms lose money or make money. 7. I write my own computer programmes. 8. I am good at making my own decisions, but I am also a reliable team member. 9. I enjoy making my bedroom look nice. 10. I am interested in nature. 11. I am good with numbers. 12. Writing stories or plays is fun. 13. I sometimes raise money for charities. 14. I love cooking and thinking of my own recipes.
15. I would like to make things that I can sell. 16. I compare prices when I go shopping. 17. I know how much I can earn on money in the bank. 18. I enjoy performing on stage. 19. I like hanging out with friends. 20. It would be fun to make a machine that uses wind power. 21. I try to be tactful. 22. I have an idea for a great new invention. 23. I like making guests feel welcome. 24. Music helps me to express my feelings. 25. I enjoy examining things to find out how they work. 26. I am (would like to be) in a dance group. 27. I always try to win competitions or races. 28. I am interested in the design and construction of buildings.
✔✔ Green: You are good with people and would enjoy a job in a field like health, social work, education or management, e. g. a nurse, a teacher, a personnel manager. If you prefer animals, you could be a vet or work in a zoo. ✔✔ Blue: A job where you are involved in science or technology and where you can use your practical skills would suit you, e. g. a research scientist, an engineer.
✔✔ Yellow: As a creative person, you would be suited to a job in design or in some form of art or entertainment, e. g. an architect, a cartoon artist, a musician. ✔✔ Red: The business world is full of different opportunities for ambitious, competitive people like you. You could become a banker or a lawyer, or you could even found your own company – if you haven’t already done it!
1 Talk about the questionnaire a) Do the questionnaire. Do you agree with what it says about you? Say why or why not.
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b) Think of more jobs and more sentences for each colour.
