This is the fifth sample article candidates of the ECPE examination (Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English of the University of Michigan) My first post to deal with articles , explains what needs to be present in this type of piece of writing. As stated, examiners are looking for articles that elaborate on ideas and have solid arguments; are well organized; make use of a wide lexical and grammatical range; have an original ring to them (in other words, readers are able to distinguish the author's unique "voice"). Before reading, take a look at the following post if you haven't already done so. It will help you focus on the vital aspects you need to be aware of while reading the article and what you should make sure to use when you write your own. The question appeared in Practice Tests for the ECPE Book 1 (revised 2021 version) and is accompanied by the following three writing prompts:
Describing a person is a basic skill required when speaking a language which is why English tests contain both oral and written tasks that ask candidates to talk about a person they know or admire, someone who influenced them or is a close friend.
If you are simply learning English to be able to communicate, the list that follows will help improve your vocabulary.
For those preparing to take an English exam, the difference between a good answer and an exceptional one is vocabulary. Saying a person is "nice" and "kind" is not that bad, but using words like "trustworthy" or "demure" will certainly give you points for lexical range.
Teachers can distribute the following list, ask students to find the meanings of words and make sentences with them. Those who want to improve their English on their own can translate the words into their own language and practice using them with a speaking partner.
Adjectives to describe people:
If you are simply learning English to be able to communicate, the list that follows will help improve your vocabulary.
For those preparing to take an English exam, the difference between a good answer and an exceptional one is vocabulary. Saying a person is "nice" and "kind" is not that bad, but using words like "trustworthy" or "demure" will certainly give you points for lexical range.
Teachers can distribute the following list, ask students to find the meanings of words and make sentences with them. Those who want to improve their English on their own can translate the words into their own language and practice using them with a speaking partner.
Speaking & Writing: Useful Vocabulary
Adjectives to describe people:
- amiable
- good-tempered
- soft-spoken
- sociable
- warm-hearted
- polite
- honest
- trustworthy
- confident
- outspoken
- stubborn
- just
- blunt
- unreserved
- unaffected
- forthright
- candid
- sincere
- principled
- guileless
- eccentric
- whimsical
- silly
- witty
- hilarious
- nervous
- anxious
- jumpy
- uneasy
- hesitant
- shy
- timid
- adventurous
- meddling
- rash
- foolhardy
- thoughtless
- prudent
- wary
- conservative
- passionate
- meddlesome
- greedy
- possessive
- uncaring
- cold
- (un)ambitious
- disenchanted
- modest
- unimposing
- showy
- arrogant
- insolent
- shameless
- impudent
- cheeky
- optimistic
- sarcastic
- ironic
- tedious
- unamusing
- uninspired
- serious
- demure
- solemn
- cheerful
- upbeat
- carefree
Nouns to describe people:
- entertainer
- life of the party
- extrovert
- introvert
- recluse
- eccentric
- pest
- nuisance
- killjoy
- grouch
- wet blanket
- thrillseeker
- daredevil
- show-off
- prude
- goody two-shoes
- narcissist
- busybody
- chatterbox
- bookworm
- scholar
- intellectual
- jock
- philanthropist
- altruist
- cynic
- troublemaker
- stick-in-the-mud
- pessimist
- optimist
- romantic
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