How birth order influences your personality

Reading - ESL

The oldest child

Firstborn children often have to look after their younger brothers and sisters, so they're usually sensible and responsible as adults.

They also tend to be ambitious, and they make good leaders. On the negative side, oldest children can be insecure and anxious.

This is because -1-______ H

The middle child

Middle children are more relaxed than the oldest children, probably because -2- _______

. They're usually very sociable - the kind

of people who get on with everybody. They are also usually sensitive to what other people need, because -3-_________

For the same reason, they're often quite good at sorting out arguments, and they're always sympathetic to the ones on the losing side, or in general, to people who are having problems. On the other hand, middle children can sometimes be unambitious, and they can lack direction in life.

The youngest child

Youngest children are often very outgoing and charming. This is the way they try to get the attention of both their parents and their older brothers and sisters. They are often more rebellious, and this is probably because -4-________

• They can also be immature and

disorganized, and they often depend too much on other people, because -5- ________

The only child

Only children usually do very well at school, because they have a lot of contact with adults. They get a lot of love and attention from their parents, so they're typically self-confident. They're also independent, as they spend so much time by themselves.

And because -6-________

, they're often very organized. Only children

can sometimes be spoilt, because -7- _______by their parents. They can also be quite selfish and get impatient, especially when things go wrong. This is because -8- ________

HOLY DAYS

Vocabulary - ESL

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Student Guide: How to Use Your Interactive Worksheet

 

Welcome! This worksheet is designed to help you practice all four English language skills (Reading, Listening, Writing, and Speaking). Follow these 6 steps in sequence:

 

Phase 1: Input and Comprehension (R & L)

 

  1. Vocabulary Power-Up (TASK 1): Start by reading the holiday names and drag the tradition vocabulary word that best describes each one into the correct column.
  2. Time to Listen! (TASK 2): Click "play audio" to listen to the description of the three traditions. While listening, write one key activity and one specific food in the designated spaces (A, B, C).
  3. Reading Check (TASK 3): Read the text about Christmas Eve in El Salvador. Then, drag the TRUE or FALSE labels next to the three statements to verify the information.

 

Phase 2: Production (W & S)

 

  1. Write Your Invitation (TASK 4A): In the "Write your invitation here" space, write your 5-7 sentence paragraph inviting Ben. Make sure to include the date, the description, and a question about his traditions.
  2. Record Your Voice (TASK 4B): Use the "REC" function (or your own recording app) to record yourself reading the invitation you just wrote. Focus on clear pronunciation and a friendly, natural tone.

 

Phase 3: Wrap-up and Analysis

 

  1. Reinforcement and Conclusion: Read the congratulatory message. Afterward, open the link provided at the bottom of the page to watch a video and check what similarities you find between the different celebrations you've learned about

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