A successful businessman:

1. likes to take initiative;	16. is open to suggestions;
2. always finishes what s/he has started and never gives up;	17. sometimes uses ordinary things in new, original ways;
3. sometimes is said to be obstinate;	18. is sure in success;
4. is reserved;	19. is independent and very dynamic;
5. is willing to take responsibilities;	20. is able to find the way to settle problems;
6. admits defeats with dignity;	21. believes in what s/he is doing;
7. likes to be a master of the situation;	22. is optimistic;
8. is able to change and adapt to changing environment;	23. believes in capacities and talent of his workers;
9. always has new and fresh ideas;	24. is able to motivate others;
10. is curious;	25. is willing to lead others;
11. whatever happens can keep the situation under control;	26. is willing to recognize and reward contributions of others;
12. has got rich imagination;	27. is a fighter by nature;
13. is willing and eager to learn;	28. is informed about the latest trends and news;
14. is able to set clear goals;	29. is able to make decisions;
15. uses time effectively;	30. knows how to manage money.

TASK 4. Match the words with their meanings.

__1. creative	puts a lot of effort into a job and does it well;
__2. persuasive	is open and friendly;
__3. hard-working	can produce new ideas;
__4. energetic	doesn’t get tired easily;
__5. sociable	can change people’s opinions;
__6. unreliable	regularly checks the quality of his/her work;
__7. attentive to details	shows his feelings easily;
__8. easygoing	doesn’t do what he says he will;
__9. emotional	doesn’t often ask for other people’s help or advice;
__10. generous	waits calmly for things and doesn’t worry if things are not on time;
__11. independent	likes giving things to other people;
__12. patient	has high opinion of his own importance;
__13. proud	m) enjoys being with other people;

TASK 5. Translate the following sentences into English.

1. Нам потрібні креативні люди для цього проекту. 2. Він був дуже переконливий у своїй промові. 3. Міс Емерсон дуже енергійна жінка, і дуже працьовита. 4. І не сподівайся, що Мет не помітить цю помилку. Він дуже уважний до деталей. 5. Не бійся містера Пола. Він дуже легкий у спілкуванні. 6. Наш бос дуже емоційний: він голосно говорить і використовує багато жестів. 7. Наша секретарка дуже щедра. Вона завжди пригощає всіх пиріжками, цукерками чи фруктами. 8. Місіс Уоттон пишається досягненнями свого сина. Він головний виконавчий директор у великій міжнародній компанії. 9. Бен вже двічі підставляв мене у важливих справах. Він – ненадійна людина. 10. Важко бути терплячим за таких обставин. 11. Україна – незалежна держава.

TASK 6. Make the list of those traits of character (both positive and negative) that best describe you starting form each letter of your name.

Eg: R – reliable (+), rude (–)

I – intelligent (+), impolite (–)

T – talented (+), treacherous (–)

A – ambitious (+), angry (–)

TASK 7. Decide whether the following traits of character can be advantageous or disadvantageous for a businessman on his way up.

Intelligent, obstinate, cruel, aggressive, capable, ambitious, ill-mannered, quarrelsome, sly, extroverted, cooperative, independent, realistic, attentive, sincere, tactful, economical, thrifty, argumentative, introverted, cunning, dim, sociable, sensible, demanding, simple, smart, punctual, creative, active, constructive.

TASK 8. In each set of words cross out the odd one.

1. Quarrelsome, rude, polite, ill-mannered.

2. Gregarious, introverted, down-to-earth, unsociable.

3. Smart, clever, intelligent, dim.

4. Cunning, sly, thick, crafty.

5. Honest, cruel, reliable, sincere.

6. Patient, reserved, calm, energetic.

7. Enterprising, creative, imaginative, ignorant.

8. Economical, money spender, thrifty, knows how to manage money.

9. Dumb, motivated, organized, successful.

10. Demanding, loyal, ambitious, aggressive.

TASK 9. Write antonyms to the following words. Use prefixes un-, in-, im-, etc. where necessary.

1) active; 2) attentive; 3) broad-minded; 4) economical; 5) emotional; 6) extroverted; 7) hard-working; 8) ill-mannered; 9) intelligent; 10) nervous; 11) optimist; 12) patient; 13) polite; 14) punctual; 15) reliable; 16) responsible; 17) rude; 18) sincere; 19) sociable; 20) successful.

TASK 10. Write synonyms to the following words.

1) smart; 2) hard-working; 3) enterprising; 4) ill-mannered; 5) ambitious; 6) economical; 7) sly; 8) sociable; 9) polite; 10) thick.

TASK 11. Make verbs out of the following adjectives. Put both an adjective and the formed verb in the sentences of your own.

Eg. reliable – to rely. Pete is a reliable person. I can always rely on him in a difficult situation.

1) imaginative; 2) quarrelsome; 3) economical; 4) argumentative; 5) sociable; 6) demanding; 7) persuasive; 8) successful; 9) organized; 10) creative; 11) motivated.

TASK 12. Make nouns out of the following adjectives.

Eg. intelligent – intelligence

1) cruel; 2) capable; 3) independent; 4) realistic; 5) attentive; 6) sincere; 7) argumentative; 8) simple; 9) punctual; 10) creative; 11) active.

TASK 13. Insert the appropriate word in the sentences below.

emotional

sociable

lucky

patient

easy-going

unpunctual

1. I don’t know how he can wait calmly for their reply. He must be very ______.

2. He reached success in a very short while. He must be very ______.

3. Betty has so many friends. She must be very ______ and ______.

4. Ben always speaks very loudly and uses a lot of gestures. He is said to be very ______.

5. Henry was supposed to arrive an hour ago. I’m sick and tired of his being so ______.

TASK 14. Finish the sentences with suitable words.

1. I can’t say I trust Billy. He set me up a few times. He is very u________________ (10).

2. Greg always arrives in time. He is very p________________ (8).

3. Brian spends 10-12 hours in his office. He works long hours and never complains. He is rather h_____________ (4-7).

4. Samantha likes to c_______________ (9) a lot. She constantly points out the faults of someone or something.

5. Ben never asks for other people’s help or advice. He is very i________________ (11).

6. Nile is a very good shop-assistant. He can make people buy things they don’t need at all. He is very p________________ (10).

7. Nancy uses gestures and mimics a lot. Besides she speaks very loudly. I must say, she is rather e_______ (9).

8. Debra always looks for better prices and cheaper goods not always of a good quality; that’s because she is very e________________ (10).

9. Oh, I love Harrison, he is always inspired and in a good mood. He is the best company. It goes without saying Harry is very e________________ (4-5).

10. I’ve been explaining Past Simple and Present Perfect to David for an hour or so, but he doesn’t see the difference. God, he is so t________________ (5).

TASK 15. Make up your own businessman’s ABC consisting of the traits of character that best describe the person being a success in business.

Eg: A – ambitious; B – bright; C – creative, D – diplomatic; E – energetic…

TASK 16. Comment on the following quotations.

1. To success there is no elevator. One has to use the stairs.

2. Be nice to people on your way up because you may meet them on your way down.

3. Success begins with a state of mind. You must believe you’ll be successful in order to become a success.

TASK 17. Read the ABC to success. Tick those points you stick to in your every day life. Make up your own ABC to success or happiness that will work with you.