Стр.76 Unit 9 ГДЗ Вербицкая Forward 10 класс
Look at the photos. How different are the two people? In pairs, talk about them using the adjectives in the box.
appearance: sporty, cute, untidy, slim, plain, sloppy, well-groomed
clothes: professional, casual, smart, trendy, scruffy, unfashionable, elegant
personality: good-natured, serious, ambitious, fun-loving, self-conscious, reserved, outgoingRead about Colin and complete the texts with possible time expressions. Then answer the questions.
- How has he changed? Give specific examples.
- Why do you think he decided to make these changes?
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Before
In 1) ______, Colin was studying business administration at college. He was outgoing with a laid-back attitude to life — and a motorbike and clothes to match. He 2) ______ dressed casually, with a black leather biker’s jacket being the number one item in his wardrobe. He hadn’t been to the hairdresser’s 3) ______, and because of his hectic social life in the house he shared with college friends, he’d stopped playing football and wasn’t feeling very fit.
AFTER — SIX MONTHS LATER
Colin’s worked for a large company 4) ______ and has changed dramatically both in terms of his appearance and personality. He’s bought some smart clothes and is sporting a new hairstyle to go with his new professional look. He doesn’t go out very 5) ______, but he’s been working out a lot 6) ______ he graduated, and the effects are already beginning to show. He 7) ______ shares a flat with a friend but is thinking of buying his own. He sold his motorbike two months 8) ______ and bought a small car — but he still loves his biker’s jacket.
1) In May, Colin was studying business administration at college.
2) He always dressed casually, with a black leather biker’s jacket being the number one item in his wardrobe.
3) He hadn’t been to the hairdresser’s for two years.
4) Colin’s worked for a large company for three months.
5) He doesn’t go out very often.
6) He’s been working out a lot since he graduated.
7) He still shares a flat with a friend but is thinking of buying his own.
8) He sold his motorbike two months ago and bought a small car.
1. He has changed a lot. For example, he used to dress casually and have long hair, but now he wears smart clothes and has a new hairstyle. He also used to go out a lot, but now he doesn’t go out very often.
2. He probably decided to make these changes because he got a job in a large company and wanted to look more professional.
