The key answer of exercise 1

b)

1. soldier
2. freefaller
3. starfish
4. foetus
5. log
6. yearner

c)

1. Freefaller (although they tend to be gregarious, below the surface they are nervy and thin-skinned)
2. Starfish (they are good listeners)
3. Foetal (They are often shy)
4. Yearner (once they make a decision they are not going to change their mind)
5. Soldier (perfectionists who have high expectations of themselves and others)
6. Log (easy-going and likely to be popular; freefallers are also sociable but are not laid back)

d)

1. posture
2. (the) in-crowd
3. gullible
4. a fuss
5. gregarious
6. thin-skinned