Universidad Central del Ecuador

Instituto de Idiomas

Portafolio: Cambridge B1

Course: ING-PRE-5-0024

Student: Brandon Zapata

Unit 1: Who We Are

1.1 What's Your Personality?

Vocabulary: Describing Personality

  • Generous: often giving people money or presents
  • Honest: telling the truth
  • Cheerful: happy
  • Brave: not afraid of dangerous or difficult situations
  • Helpful: willing to help
  • Easygoing: relaxed and not worried

Grammar: Information Questions

What / Which: to ask a general question / specific group of people or things.

Whose: to ask who someone is / who something belongs to.

How: to ask about the way to do something / when to do something.

1.2 True Friends?

Vocabulary: Giving Personal Information

I was born in Detroit, but I was raised in the country. I lived with my family - my parents, brother, and sister - on a farm. My brother and I were into sports, especially baseball. After high school, I moved back to Detroit. I lived in a small apartment - I lived alone. And I was single - I didn't have a girlfriend at that time. But I have a wife now, Alicia and I celebrated our anniversary last Wednesday. My parents took us out to dinner. They retired a year ago, so they have a lot of free time.

Grammar: Indirect Questions

Accuracy Check: In yes/no indirect questions, do not use do or does in the second part of the question.

  • ✗ Do you know where does she work?
  • ✓ Do you know where she works?
  • ✓ Can you tell me where he was born and raised?

Common Personality Types

  1. Analytical: Logical, detail-oriented, and enjoys solving problems.
  2. Creative: Imaginative, innovative, and enjoys expressing ideas.
  3. Leader: Confident, decisive, and likes taking responsibility.
  4. Supportive: Caring, empathetic, and enjoys helping others.
  5. Adventurous: Curious, energetic, and enjoys trying new experiences.
  6. Organized: Responsible, disciplined, and values planning.
  7. Social: Outgoing, friendly, and enjoys meeting people.
  8. Independent: Self-reliant, confident, and prefers working alone.
  9. Calm: Patient, relaxed, and handles stress well.
  10. Ambitious: Goal-oriented, determined, and motivated to succeed.