IMPULSIVE PERSON

 In this lesson, we will learn what it means when someone is impulsive. An impulsive person often acts quickly without thinking. They make fast decisions and sometimes take risks. It's an important personality trait to understand when talking about behavior.

Examples:

• She bought a car without thinking. She is impulsive.

• He always speaks his mind. He is kind of impulsive.

• I try not to be impulsive with money.

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GRAMMAR: Use BE + Adjective (Impulsive)

We use the verb to be with adjectives like impulsive to describe personality.

Structure:

• Affirmative: Subject + is/are/am + adjective

• Negative: Subject + is/are/am not + adjective

• Questions: Is/Are/Am + subject + adjective?

Examples:

• She is impulsive.

• They are kind of impulsive.

• I am not impulsive.

• Is he impulsive?

• Are you impulsive?

Short Answers:

• Yes, she is. / No, she isn’t.

• Yes, they are. / No, they aren’t.

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VOCABULARY

1. Impulsive – acting quickly without thinking

2. Careful – thinking before doing something

3. Risky – dangerous or not safe

4. Spontaneous – doing things without planning

5. Thoughtful – thinking a lot before acting

6. Suddenly – quickly and without warning

7. Decision – a choice or judgment

8. Regret – to feel bad after doing something

9. Calm – not showing strong emotions

10. Plan – to think about what to do before doing it

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• He is very impulsive.

• She is kind of impulsive sometimes.

• I’m not really an impulsive person.

• Are you impulsive with money?

• I try to think before I act.

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SENTENCES

Positive:

• She is impulsive.

• He is kind of impulsive.

• They are really spontaneous.

Negative:

• I am not impulsive.

• He is not careful.

• We are not risky people.

Questions:

• Are you impulsive?

• Is she a spontaneous person?

• Are they careful?

Answers:

• Yes, I am. / No, I’m not.

• Yes, she is. / No, she isn’t.

• Yes, they are. / No, they aren’t.

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CONVERSATION

Liam: Are you an impulsive person?

Nora: Sometimes, yes. I like to do things suddenly. Last week, I took a trip without a plan!

Liam: Wow! That sounds exciting. I'm not like that. I always plan everything.

Nora: That’s good too. Sometimes being impulsive gets me into trouble.

Liam: Like what?

Nora: I once bought expensive shoes and then regretted it the next day.

Liam: Oh no! I think I’ll stay careful.

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READING

Carlos is a very impulsive man. He likes to do things quickly and without a plan. One time, he saw a bike in a store and bought it in five minutes! He also likes to travel without planning anything. His friend Laura is different. She always thinks before she acts. Carlos sometimes gets into trouble because of his impulsive decisions, but he says it makes life more fun.

Questions and Answers:

1. What is Carlos like?

   • He is very impulsive.

2. What did he buy quickly?

   • He bought a bike.

3. How is Laura different?

   • She thinks before she acts.

4. Does Carlos get into trouble?

   • Yes, sometimes.