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Good Luck or Lack of Success

Write the words which describe people’s qualities.

1. Those who have these qualities can easily become _______________. (This is the vertical word which you will find out.)


1) one who doesn’t talk about his achievements much (not boastful)
2) one who can easily find a way to overcome obstacles
3) one who can do things well without waste
4) one who can work very well and quickly (hard-working)
5) one who remains calm and continues doing something even if it is difficult or tiring
6) one who has a strong desire to gain something difficult that demands great efforts
7) one who is friendly and enjoys being with other people
8) one who is sure that he will be able to do something very well
9) one who is always ready to help people or give them pleasure
10) one who has good manners (not rude)

2. Those who have these qualities are destined for _________________. (This is the vertical word which you will find out having written the words that describe people’s bad qualities.)


1) one who loves only himself, doesn’t take much care of others
2) one whose words are full of self-praise
3) one who has no hope for the best result and thinks that whatever happens will end badly
4) one who would rather do nothing than do something/work
5) one who never changes his mind, even if people think he isn’t right (They say: “…as a mule”)
6) one who always wants more money, possessions, etc, even if he has got lots of it, but he thinks it is not enough
7) one who doesn’t pay enough attention to what he is doing, so he may damage things or make a lot of mistakes

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