Topic: CHARACTER TRAITS

Complete these colloquial expressions.

1	Anna is the ........ of the earth and very popular with all her colleagues. a) stone b) soil c) salt Well done! If someone is the 'salt of the earth' they are seen as being a very good person. Sorry, try again.Your answer has been saved.

2	Our daughter's teacher has got a heart of ........ and is always prepared to spend extra time with the children to help them with their work. a) silver b) gold c) jewels Well done! If someone has 'a heart of gold' they are very kind. Sorry, try again.Your answer has been saved.

3	I'd be careful what you say to Stephan. He's got rather a ........ temper. a) fast b) quick c) snappy Well done! If someone has a 'quick temper' they lose their temper easily.Sorry, try again.Your answer has been saved.

Now complete the gaps with the missing words.

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A) People from New York are supposed to be the salt of the . Is that how they came across to you? B) Eddie has a of gold and would give you his last penny if you needed it. C) I don't know what's the matter with you lately. You've always got such a quick . Well done!Try again.Your answer has been saved.

Make them your own!

1) Do you know of someone who is generally regarded as the salt of the earth?
2) Can you think of something a friend or colleague has done that shows they have a heart of gold?
3) Do you tend to be more quick-tempered at certain times of the day?