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Answer for exercise 3

The solution for exercise 3 in chapter 05 - Task of Cutting Edge Intermediate - Student's Book by Sarah Cunningham, Peter Moor and Jonathan Bygrave

Question

Work in groups of four. Choose one candidate each. Go through your notes and underline the strengths and circle the weaknesses. Summaries your candidate's strengths and weaknesses for the group.

Answer

Mark

Strengths

  • everyone likes him
  • works well in a team
  • has leadership skills
  • takes responsibility for things
  • achieves things
  • very hard-working and motivated

Weaknesses

  • doesn't always make good decisions
  • not a natural businessman
  • doesn't have great business sense
  • not always clear what he's trying to say

Melody

Strengths

  • funny and honest
  • good at motivating people
  • a leader
  • makes decisions and gets things done

Weaknesses

  • gets into lots of arguments
  • not very good in a team

Freddie

Strengths

  • fluent
  • charming
  • intelligent
  • talented
  • has potential

Weaknesses

  • all talk and doesn't like making decisions
  • lets other people do the hard work

Nikita

Strengths

  • gets things done in a quiet way
  • proved she's a businesswoman by raising money for charity
  • focused and determined
  • takes responsibility and makes decisions
  • can be a leader

Weaknesses

  • may not inspire other people
  • not a great communicator
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