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LIFESTYLE AND WELLNESS LIFESTYLE AND WELLNESS
WHAT’S YOUR TALENT? – Look at the table and tick the statements that describe you. – Add some more information about yourself to each area and discuss each group with your partner. SOCIAL I listen when others have a problem and tell about it I work well in a team I have friends I can rely on
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FAMILY help about the house discuss my school matters with my parents help look after my siblings spend a lot of time with my family
I I I I
INTERESTS/HOBBIES play a sport enjoy listening to music have a hobby/interest like to read and travel
I I I I
SCHOOL have a subject I enjoy try to do my best contribute in class am involved in school activities
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS I try to finish things that I start I listen to other people’s opinions
I am not afraid to ask for help I have a sense of humour
READING 1. Can you explain the difference between skill, quality, and talent? Look at these expressions and say which are skills, qualities, or talents? speaking another language / encouraging others / being optimistic / self-motivated / dancing salsa / using computers efficiently / eye for detail / imagination and creativity / musical ability
SKILL
QUALITY
TALENT
2. What are your special talents, skills, and qualities? Name three of each. Use the following prompts. I can … quite well. / I’m really good at … . / I am the kind of person who … .
3. Some people find it difficult to understand themselves and to use their full potential. Read some tips about how to uncover your talent and match the headings to the correct passages. There are three extra headings you do not need. a) Listen to others. b) Recall all of your dreams. c) Consider your childhood. d) List your hobbies. e) Think about what’s natural.
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f) g) h) i) j)
Search for your talent. Keep a journal. Ask friends and family. What do you enjoy most? Count your accomplishments.
