A)Read the following and copy out the adjectives describing character.

Zodiac is an ima­ginary area of the sky containing the positions of the sun, the moon and the main planets, divided into 12 equal parts (the signs of the zodiac), named after 12 groups of stars. These signs used in astrology to predict the future. The signs of the zodiac are also called star signs. They are often called 'The Stars' in newspapers and magazines. Your date of birth determines which sign you are and this is supposed to have an influ­ence on your personality. 'What star sign are you?' 'I'm a Gemini.' Oh, he's a typical Pisces/a typical Piscean.’ She was born under the sign of Leo.

Aries. The 21^st of March – the 20^th of April

Aries people are inclined to shout, to be brusque and hurtfully out-spoken. They tend to be commanding rather than deferential or considerate of the feelings of others. Aries subjects say what they think and feel at the time of speaking.

Taurus. The 21^st of April – the 20^th of May

Taurus people tend to be slow, deliberate and slightly ponderous in the expression of their ideas. They seldom impose their thoughts and ideas on others: they are often very tenacious in their beliefs and very conservative in word and thought.

Gemini. The 21^st of May – the 21^st of June

Gemini subjects are born talkers. They like nothing better than having a good gossip. They are often witty but change their ideas very rapidly. It’s no good trying to hold them to what they said yesterday.

Cancer.The 22^nd of June – the 22^nd of July

Cancer subjects can be very skilled conversationalists. They have a knack of drawing people out while disclosing very little themselves. They often make skillful orators and political speakers.

Leo. The 23^rd of July – the 23^rd of August

Leo people are flamboyant and exhibitionist. They say startling things and like to “talk big”. Don’t look for modesty. Leos are past masters at kidding you into believing they are more distinguished, more important or more wealthy than they actually are.

Virgo. The 24^th of August – the 23^rd of September

Virgo subjects have a dry, reserved way of expressing themselves. They tend to be critical, matter-of-fact and precise. Their weakness is their pessimism: they are slow in seeing and expressing the cheerful side of things.

Libra. The 24^th of September – the 23^rd of October

Libra people are usually very tactful. They believe in the kind, encouraging word, avoiding argument or abuse. Because of their quiet, courteous ways, they often fail to make the impact their words or ideas merit.

Scorpio. The 24^th of October – the 22^nd of November

Scorpio subjects are curiously loud and say things regardless of other people’s feelings. They are renowned for dropping dangers. They can be sarcastic and use words as weapons both to hurt and mislead. They are outspoken, giving drama to their words, while deliberately and subtly creating an impression of honesty and innocence.

Sagittarius. The 23^rd of November – the 21^st of December

Sagittarius subjects usually have an erratic way of expressing themselves, their minds darting hither and thither. One minute they can be profound, the next, laughing at themselves. They are generally cheerful and optimistic with a good sense of humour.

Capricorn. The 22^nd of December – the 20^th of January

Capricorn subjects are gifted with clarity of thought and expression. A plain, accurate statement of fact without frills of exaggeration is what Capricorns aim for. They are not great talkers and often have trouble expressing their inner-most thoughts and emotions. Naturally reserved, they seldom use two words where one will do.

Aquarius. The 21^st of January – the 20^th of February

Aquarius folk express themselves vividly and unconventionally. They are full of novel ideas, inventing their own words and instinctively refusing to say what’s expected of them. They are imaginative and stimulating storytellers. Brilliant comedians are very often Aquarians.

Pisces. The 21^st of February – the 20^th of March

Pisces people are often wafflers who talk for the sake of it. They are great sentimentalists and love embroidering, always adding the imaginative touch or two. They often act out their story, mimicking the characters involved, and adding flashes of humour or pathos as the whim takes them.

a) Read the article about your star sign and fill in the table:

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