A. Which of the following adjectives would you use

to describe a good leader?

 decisive

 energetic

 charismatic

 quick-tempered

 cautious

 even-tempered

 open-minded

 kind

 strong-willed

lazy

weak-willed

informal

 aggressive

intelligent

 

B. Match the adjectives with their definitions.

1.      strong-willed 

a) relaxed and friendly

2.      even-tempered          

b) good at thinking clearly and quickly, at understanding difficult  ideas and subjects and at gaining and using knowledge

3.      decisive         

c) careful to avoid problems or danger

4.      informal         

d) determined to do something he wants

5.      cautious

e) not often angry or upset

6.      intelligent      

f) able to make choices and decide what to do quickly and confidently

 

C.     Complete the sentences with the adjectives from Exercise B.

1.      The meeting was …........., that’s why everybody was wearing casual clothes.

2.      Our ex-boss was so …....... that we didn’t have any problems at all.

3.      Our company needs an …........... person who will be able to understand difficult situations and find solutions quickly.

4.      You make you decisions so quickly, I understand that you are a …....... person but that even frightens me a bit.

5.      Can you say that you are …..........? Do you always do what you want?

6.      Our manager seldom becomes angry or upset so everyone calls him ….........