It's a matter of Character

It’s all a matter of character… Fill in the blanks in the following sentences with the infinitive or the gerund of the verbs in brackets. Study the list of personal qualities given below. Which of these qualities do you think the people above possess? curiosity (n): the desire to know about something E.g. The news aroused a lot of curiosity among local people. Children have a natural curiosity about the world around them. perseverance (n): determination to keep trying to achieve something in spite of difficulties E.g. The job requires perseverance and patience. independent thinking (phr.): opinions/ideas about something which are defined by a sense of love for freedom and independence E.g. - Who are you traveling to China with? - I am traveling alone; I want to form my own view of this culture of this country. critical thinking (phr). applying good judgment in order to come up with a solution to a problem or understand a difficult situation E.g. In this project students need to apply critical thinking in order to come up with effective solutions to the problem they are required to deal with. compassion (n) a strong feeling of sympathy for someone who is suffering, and a desire to help them E.g. Of course we must insist on punishment, but the criminal must be treated with compassion. tolerance (n) willingness to allow people to do, say, or believe what they want without criticizing or punishing them E.g. The government is showing tolerance of opposition groups. ambition (n) a strong desire to achieve something E.g. Getting to the top hadn’t been easy, in spite of his burning ambition and will to succeed. sense of humor (phr.) the ability to understand and enjoy things that are funny or see the funny side of things E.g. It's vital to have a sense of humor in this job. flexibility (n) the ability to change or be changed easily to suit a different situation E.g. The new law provides flexibility in the workplace for mothers of young children. self-discipline (n) the ability to make yourself do the things you know you ought to do, without someone making you do them E.g. I don’t know if he has enough self-discipline to work full-time and go to night school. Hellenic American Union Course: 330 Instructor: Caterina Skiniotou 4 HAU – Caterina Skiniotou / 330 / © All Rights Reserved - I saw him cheating in the exam. He deserves [1] _________ (be expelled)! - Don’t be so harsh on him! I believe the board should consider [2] ________ (give) him a second chance. Everybody deserves a second chance! - Come on! Let’s try [3] ________ (open) the window and jump. Let’s see what’s outside. - You won’t persuade me [4] _________ (do) a crazy thing like that! I wouldn’t dare [5] _____ (jump)! I need both legs to learn [6] _________ (walk). I could meet you at your place [7] _________ (study) or you could come to my place. Do you prefer [8] _________ (meet) in the afternoon or later at night? Whatever you choose [9] _______ (do) is fine with me. This course requires advanced knowledge of mathematics but I couldn’t resist [10] __________ (take) it because I want [11] _________ (find out) what it’s all about. I don’t mind [12] ___________ (spend) hours in the library; I’ll keep on [13] __________ (try) and I am sure I’ll manage [14] _________ (pass) it with a good grade. You see, I don’t just want [15] ______ (be) a scientist; I have promised myself [16] ________ (be) a great scientist!