A walk through the office. Personality Test


Purpose and Procedure: the teacher asks 6 questions to the students. The students answer and interpret questions to find out what they are like. The setting is an office. 
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Level:  intermediate
Materials:  provided questions for the teacher.  No materials for students needed.
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Note:  based on Elsite activity: a walk. Adapted by Maria Zabala to suit the vocational syllabus. Original activity available at  http://eslsite.com/rd/Speaking/walk.html

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