1、Part One,Preparation,1. An Introduction to Personality,2. Mr. and Miss So and So,4. Proverbs About Personality,3. Personality and Job,Part One: Preparation An Introduction to Personality,1. An Introduction to Personality,In a general sense, the term “personality” refers to all the personal and moral
2、 characteristics that determine the way a person thinks, feels and acts in his or her social and personal relations. These traits include a vast variety of attitudes and attributes, such as: shyness, generosity, patience, flexibility, sadness, humor, cheerfulness, selfishness, independence and aggre
3、ssiveness. Most people are a mix of positive and negative traits. Personality traits that are valued in one culture may be frowned upon in another culture.,Part One: Preparation An Introduction to Personality,Most research tends to suggest that our basic personality is inherited but that many factor
4、s shape and mould our personality as we grow mature. Recognizing ones strengths and weaknesses is an important step in the process of personal development.In recent years, various studies have shown that health and personality are interrelated. In constantly looking at the dark side of things, pessi
5、mists can become discouraged to feel helpless; optimists, on the other hand, attempt to make the best of a situation.,Part One: Preparation Mr. and Miss So and So,2. Mr. and Miss So and So,Directions: Work in pairs to complete these imaginary names to form adjectives that describe a persons personal
6、ity.,Mr. G_would not even hurt a fly, and is always kind and careful.2) Miss De_puts her heart into things she is doing.3) Mr. Co_ always thinks of what other people need and will be kind enough to help the blind cross the street.4) Mr. Ad_ likes to go to wild and unexplored places and do risky thin
7、gs.5) It is hard to upset Mr. C_.6) Mr. Ag_ is always ready for a fight.,entle,dicated,nsiderate,venturous,alm,gressive,To be continued,Part One: Preparation Mr. and Miss So and So,7) Miss C_ enjoys finding fault with things.8) Mr. E_works 14 hours a day, plays tennis and goes jogging.9) Miss Se_ wo
8、nt share her own things with anyone, and always thinks about herself.10) Miss Am_ wants to be good, better, and the best.11) Mr. Self-_ knows he is good, and believes he can do things well.12) Mr. E_ does not get angry or upset easily for small things and gets along with others well.13) Miss Tr_ nev
9、er tells any lies.14) Mr. Out_ likes meeting people and is sociable.15) My name is F_. I do not like your make-up.,ritical,nergetic,lfish,bitious,confident,asygoing,uthful,going,rank,To be continued,Part One: Preparation Mr. and Miss So and So,16) Mr. S_ understands other peoples feelings and proble
10、ms. But he is also easily hurt or upset.17) Mr. B_ is always telling others what to do.18) Miss P_ never gets annoyed when doing something that takes a long time.19) Mr. T_ speaks too much on any occasion.20) Mr. P_ is likely to persuade others to believe or do a particular thing.21) Miss Sy_ is kin
11、d to those people in misfortune.22) Miss E_ shows her feelings very openly.,ensitive,ersuasive,ossy,atient,alkative,mpathetic,motional,Part One: Preparation Personality and Job,3. Personality and Job,Words used to describe a persons personality.,light-hearted, lively, logical, loyal, malicious, mean
12、, moody, outgoing, passionate, practical, proud, rational, realistic, reserved, ruthless, self-centered, sinister, spiteful, strong-willed, unscrupulous, vain, violent, well-organized,aggressive, amiable, arrogant, artful, brave, broad-minded, carefree, caring, cheerful, compassionate, competitive,
13、conservative, courageous, demanding, determined, dominant, dynamic, egocentric, extroverted, flexible, generous, idle,Part One: Preparation Personality and Job,Directions: Discuss with your partner and decide the personality traits that you think would make an ideal person for the following job.,per
14、suasive, expressive, eloquent, serious,lawyer,careful, honest, cautious, patient,accountant,brave, alert, independent, strong, calm,police officer,patient, calm, independent, careful, sympathetic,doctor,patient, tolerant, bossy, talkative, humorous,teacher,shrewd, hardworking, boastful, acute, trick
15、y,salesperson,Personality Traits,jobs,To be continued,Part One: Preparation Personality and Job,intelligent, talkative, diplomatic, cautious,spokesperson,easygoing, tolerant, sensitive, frank, thorough, efficient,secretary,curious, extroverted, open-minded, adventurous,reporter,emotional, expressive
16、, optimistic, quick-minded, exaggerated, humorous,host or hostess of a show,enthusiastic, talkative, expressive, energetic, considerate, good-tempered,tourist guide,Personality Traits,jobs,Part One: Preparation Proverbs About Personality,4. Proverbs About Personality,If a man will begin with certain
17、ties, he shall end in doubts, but if he will be content to begin with doubts, he shall end in certainties. Francis Bacon,若以确信而始者，将止于怀疑；若以怀疑而始者，将止于确信。 弗朗西斯培根,Part One: Preparation Proverbs About Personality,I succeeded because I willed it; I never hesitated. Napoleon I,我成功是因为我有决心，从不踌躇。 拿破仑一世,Part One
18、: Preparation Proverbs About Personality,The spirit of self-help is the root of all genuine growth in the individual. Samuel Smiles,自立精神是个性充分发展的根基。 塞缪尔斯迈尔斯,Part One: Preparation Proverbs About Personality,Character is what you are in the dark. D. L. Moody, A churchman,暗处最能反映一个人的真正品格。 美国教士穆迪.D.L,Part
19、 One: Preparation Proverbs About Personality,Honest is the basic term of wisdom and can be better than it. Immanuel Kant,诚实比一切智谋更好，而且它是智谋的基本条件。 伊曼努尔康德,Part One: Preparation Proverbs About Personality,Any mountain peaks can be conquered with strong perseverance. Charles Dickens,顽强的毅力可以征服世界上任何一座山峰。 查尔斯狄更斯,Part One: Preparation Proverbs About Personality,Theres no greatness without innocence, mildness and reality. Leo Tolstoy,没有单纯、善良和真实，就没有伟大。 列夫托尔斯泰,End of Part 1,Go to Part 2,
