ARE YOU A RISK-TAKER?

A risk-taker is someone who likes to try new or difficult things, even if they might fail. Some people like to take risks in sports, travel, or business. Others prefer to stay safe. In this lesson, we learn to describe risk-takers and talk about ourselves using simple English.

Examples:

• I’m a risk-taker. I like to try new things.

• He’s not a risk-taker. He likes to be safe.

• Are you a risk-taker?

We use this topic to talk about personality and actions in the present.

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1. GRAMMAR:

1.1 Present Simple for Personality and Habits

Structure: Subject + verb (base form)

Examples:

• I like to take risks.

• She doesn’t take many risks.

• Do you take risks often?

1. 2 Adjectives to Describe People

Examples:

• He is brave.

• They are adventurous.

• She is not careful.

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2. VOCABULARY:

1. Risk – A chance that something bad may happen.

2. Brave – Not afraid to do something difficult.

3. Careful – Doing things safely and slowly.

4. Adventurous – Liking new and exciting experiences.

5. Danger – The possibility of harm or injury.

6. Try – To do something new or different.

7. Safe – Not in danger.

8. Decision – A choice that you make.

9. Challenge – Something hard to do.

10. Fear – A feeling of being afraid.

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3. USEFUL EXPRESSIONS:

• I like trying new things.

• Are you a risk-taker?

• That’s too dangerous for me.

• Let’s take a chance!

• It’s safe. Don’t worry.

• I prefer to stay careful.

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4. SENTENCES:

4.1 Positive Sentences

• I’m a risk-taker.

• He likes to try new things.

• She takes chances in life.

4.2 Negative Sentences

• I’m not a risk-taker.

• He doesn’t take risks.

• They don’t like danger.

4.3 Questions

• Are you a risk-taker?

• Does she take many risks?

• Why do you like trying new things?

4.4 Answers

• Yes, I am. I love adventure.

• No, I prefer to be safe.

• Because it makes life exciting!

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5. CONVERSATION:

Alex: Hey, do you want to try bungee jumping? 

Nina: Bungee jumping? That sounds scary! Alex: Come on, don’t be afraid. It’s exciting! Nina: I don’t know… I’m not really a risk-taker. 

Alex: It’s safe. They use strong ropes. I already booked a spot! 

Nina: Well… maybe I can try. It might be fun. Alex: That’s the spirit! Let’s go and take a chance!

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6. READING:

Tom is a young man who loves taking risks. He climbs mountains, travels alone, and tries new foods. Last year, he traveled to a country he didn’t know. He didn’t speak the language, but he met new people and learned many things. Tom says, “Being a risk-taker helps me grow. I feel strong and brave.” His friends think he’s crazy, but Tom enjoys life. He believes that taking risks makes life more interesting.

Questions:

1. What does Tom like to do?

2. Did he travel to a new place?

3. Did he speak the language?

4. What does Tom say about risk-taking?

5. What do his friends think?

Answers:

1. He likes taking risks.

2. Yes, he did.

3. No, he didn’t.

4. He says it helps him grow.

5. They think he’s crazy.