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THINK! What are the last three decisions you made?
1 Check the meaning of the words and phrases in blue in the questionnaire. Match eight of the words and phrases with definitions 1-8.
1 say yes to something
2 not make an effort to do something
3 postpone something
4 decide something too quickly
5 decide
6 not hurry
7 not change
8 choose not to participate
2 Do the questionnaire with a partner. Then check your answers with the key.
3 🔊1.10 Watch or listen to three people discussing their results from the questionnaire. Match 1-3 with a-c.
| 1 Joelle 2 Olivia 3 Theo | a is very decisive. b doesn't enjoy making decisions c puts things off. |
| KEY PHRASES |
| Talking about strengths and weaknesses How good are you at ... ? I'm pretty good at ... I'm someone who ... I'm no good at (that). ... is/isn't something I enjoy. |
4 USE IT! Work in groups. Talk about your results from the questionnaire. Say how decisive you are and give examples. Use the key phrases.
Finished?
Write three tips to help people become more decisive. Use words and phrases from the questionnaire. Share your tips with the class. Which are the best ones?
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Questionnaire: your choice
1 You're in a restaurant with your family. Is it easy to decide what to eat?
a lusually decide fairly quickly and then I stick with my decision.
b I think twice before I say what I want. It's difficult because I like to try out lots of things.
c I wait to see what other people have chosen and then copy them.
2 You're at a swimming pool or the seaside. How do you get into the water?
a I go for it! Run or jump straight in. Why wait?!
b lusually hesitate. I prefer to take my time and go in slowly.
c I never jump into water. Sometimes I don't bother getting in.
3 You're buying a present for your best friend's birthday. How long do you spend thinking about what to get?
a Not long. I make up my mind quickly. I know exactly what to get.
b It takes me a while to choose things because like to consider all the options first.
c I will do anything to avoid choosing things in shops.
4 You've got homework which you don't need to hand in until next week. When do you do it?
a I get on with it as soon as possible.
b I put off doing it until the last possible moment.
c I'll do a little bit each day until it's done.
5 Your friend sends you a message to invite you to a party next month.
a I say 'yes' straight away. If I realise I can't go for some reason, I can always drop out later.
b Before I commit, I'll check my diary and make sure I'm available. I don't like to rush into anything.
c I'll say 'thanks for the invite', but won't decide until the day of the party. I like to keep my options open.
Key:
Mostly a answers: It seems like you're a very decisive person. That's great! Make sure you don't rush into things too quickly without considering your options, though.
Mostly b answers: Frankly, you're a bit indecisive. That's not always a bad thing, though. At least you aren't rushing into things.
Mostly c answers: You're neither decisive nor indecisive. In fact, you prefer to avoid decisions. Sometimes we have to choose, though, so try practising.
