Question

Match the words below with the description of the traits of character. Reserved, ambitious, hard-working, has no common sense, self-confident, insensitive, sensible Bob is the complete opposite of his sister. He is always making people angry or upset because he just doesn’t consider their feelings. The other thing about Bob is that he really wants to get the supervisor’s job and then become boss for the whole department. He works 12 hours a day. That boy does stupid things and doesn’t think what he is doing. His sister, on the other hand, has lots of common sense. People often say the British do not show their feelings. She always feels sure of her abilities.

Answer 1

Bob is the complete opposite of his sister. He is always making people angry or upset because he just doesn’t consider their feelings.  - insensitive (черствый, неотзывчивый)

The other thing about Bob is that he really wants to get the supervisor’s job and then become boss for the whole department.  - ambitious (амбициозный, честолюбивый)

He works 12 hours a day.  - hard-working (трудолюбивый)

That boy does stupid things and doesn’t think what he is doing.  - /He/ has no common sense (лишен здравомыслия)

His sister, on the other hand, has lots of common sense.  - /She's/ sensible (благоразумная)

People often say the British do not show their feelings.  - Reserved (чопорные, холодные)

She always feels sure of her abilities. - self-confident (уверенная в собственных силах)

Answer 2

Based on the descriptions provided, here's how the words match the traits of character:

1. Reserved - People often say the British do not show their feelings.
2. Ambitious - He really wants to get the supervisor’s job and then become boss for the whole department.
3. Hard-working - He works 12 hours a day.
4. Has no common sense - That boy does stupid things and doesn’t think what he is doing.
5. Self-confident - She always feels sure of her abilities.
6. Insensitive - He is always making people angry or upset because he just doesn’t consider their feelings.
7. Sensible - His sister, on the other hand, has lots of common sense.