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Advanced Unit 8, p77, pp154155 script 2.27: Image and qualities
Review
1 Complete the peoples opinions with these words.
accepted assurance infuence effect see difference enhanced defned identify
Brand Thoughts
2 Cover exercise 1. Complete the sentences with one or more words where you see | marks.
1 Great clothing makes | difference | people think | us.
2 I | not worried | feeling accepted | others.
3 Everyones appearance can | enhanced | exercise | good diet.
4 Brands infuence most | us in | variety | different ways.
5 As for me, | dont identify | particular brand.
6 If | have nice things, it | positive effect | us.
7 Try not | allow yourself | defned | by famous brands.
8 She | lucky because | has | tremendous amount | self-assurance.
9 If | drive | Ferrari, it makes | see you | different way.
Extension
3 Read the message from a personal image trainer. Find one or two words within the highlighted
expressions that match the denitions:
1 give or provide:
2 a feeling or quality that someone seems to have:
3 develop or improve (something):
4 seem to be a particular type (of person):
5 an idea or belief that is not true:
6 send out or emit (a quality):
7 be much better than other similar people:
8 a piece of information or idea:
9 aware of and worried about (a particular thing):
10 show (an emotion or quality):
present
Many people believe their appearance
1
is by
C1
expensive designer clothes and that wearing
such exclusive items
2
makes a to
B2
how others view them. I think it does
3
make people
you
B1
in a different way. And if they like the same brand as you, you
4
feel
C1
by
them as belonging to their club, so to speak. Jo
To some extent, were all infuenced by brands and brand images. On the whole, I think brands
5
have
a positive on
B2
us providing we keep things in balance. It becomes a problem when we
6
with
B2
a brand so much that we feel lost if we arent wearing or using their items. Macy21
If you have a lot of
7
self- C2, you wont let yourself
8
be by
B2
a brand. Youll just
enjoy it but it wont overly
9

B2
you. Chu
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4 Cover exercise 3. Complete the sentences with one or two words.
1 To me, he as a good-hearted and cheerful individual.
2 Shes very ambitious. In fact, she has deliberately that image since childhood.
3 I think Ive always had a profound desire to from the crowd.
4 What you choose to wear depends on the kind of youd like to present.
5 He absolutely strength and self-assurance.
6 I want to create an of mystery in the clothing I design.
7 Relax, you look fne. Try not to be so .
8 I always thought she had a wonderful of optimism.
9 That particular politician a strong image of money and power.
10 Their air of confdence is a powerful message to the other team.
A Positive Image
In the present-day competitive job market, you need to be image-conscious
B2
. The way you look and
behave sends a message
B2
to the world so its important to get it right. You want to present an image of
C1

a competent, desirable employee. You want to radiate self-confdence. You want to have an aura of strength
and reliability. Remember, you cant just create an illusion of
C2
having those qualities; you want to reveal and
enhance the qualities you already have.
Put on your work clothes and look in the mirror. Do you project an image of a well-dressed individual? Do
you stand out from the crowd
B2
by wearing well-maintained, stylish clothing and paying due attention to
your shoes, neckties and other accessories? Do you come across as
C1
someone who is self-assured and
comfortable with their appearance? If so, youre on the right track. Continue to cultivate
C2
that image.