In pairs or groups, refer to the information below and on the next page, discuss to what extent the ideas are true about you and the others in your group.
Capricorn
December - 20 January
Their basic impulses are to organize, systematize, formulate and structure.
They are patient and persevering and they can put up with hardship and frustrations. They like to plan carefully and coolly so that their ambitions can be achieved and they don't expect success to come quickly. They're cool and calculating and they can be too severe and demanding. They tend to worry unnecessarily and be pessimistic. They're suspicious of new ideas and inventions. They're faithful, serious and resourceful. They like the security of a fixed routine can be somewhat shy and enjoy solitude.
Aquarius
January-19 February
Their basic impulses are to reform, to create and to understand. They are thinkers and full of unusual, even eccentric ideas to change the world. They put intense energy into their cause but they can be dogmatic and even fanatical. They can be rudely tactless and touchy but they're broad-minded and inventive. They're friendly but people never know what's going to happen next when they're around and they sometimes find it difficult to get close to people. They tend to be impractical and are tremendously likeable, but they resent criticism.
Pisces
February - 20 March
Their basic impulses are to submerge themselves for the sake of others. They are compassionate and sympathetic. They cry easily and can't bear to see suffering. They are sensitive and emotional. They're sometimes indecisive and they can be temperamental and careless. They tend to get confused easily. They're artistic and rather impractical. They're escapists and lack ambition and are not competitive. They are good in jobs that require imagination and they don't like hurting other people. They can be absent-minded. They are lovable and adoring.
Aries
March-20 April
Their basic impulses are to assert themselves and to initiate events. They are impulsive and impatient. They're pioneers and they want quick results. They think quickly and they're quick-witted but they're not rational or philosophical. They like to plan ahead but they tend to overlook details and don't foresee problems. They're perfect leaders but they can be bullies and tend to be thoughtless and inconsiderate. They're not very thorough. They're fearless and always ready to accept a challenge. They are punctual, wall fast and don't like being told what to do. They don't brood over their failures.
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Taurus
April-21 May
Their basic impulses are to make things clear, to be comfortable and to construct. They're practical, reliable and steadfast. They love good food and comfort. They have strong feelings and tend to be self-centred. They need security and possessions. They're patient, methodical and stable but they can be stubborn and resent being contradicted. They only work hard if they're enjoying what they're doing and they hate change. They are musical and good at gardening. They are slow to anger but can be bitter enemies. They have great warmth and this makes them loved.
Gemini
May-21 June
Their basic impulses are to communicate, to make connections and satisfy their curiosity. They are adaptable, versatile and communicative. They're always on the go, talking and finding things out. They're good at languages and mentally agile. They're light-hearted and don't take things seriously. Their moods can swing suddenly and sometimes they can be inconsistent and people may think they're two-faced. They don't like hard monotonous work. They love variety and change. They are witty and can't stand waiting.
Cancer
June-23 July
Their basic impulses are to provide security, to protect and to bring out the best in people. They need to feel safe and secure. They like to stay in one place and they're not keen travellers. Their moods change quickly and they sometimes appear to be aggressive, but under the surface they're sentimental. They have long memories, like to live in the past and hate to throw anything away. They're artistic, imaginative and sensitive. They tend to take things to heart and get upset easily. They're protective and like to look after people they're untidy and good cooks.
Leo
June - 23 August
Their basic impulses are to shine as individuals and as leaders. They're stylish and they like to be the centre of attraction. They love power. They're generous and creative and good at encouraging other people to be happy and do their best. They are good organizers but some times they're too pompous and even conceited. No one could call them shy they're gregarious and they like nothing better than enjoying them selves. Sometimes their ambition and their need to be a success may lead them into underhand dealings, but they can be loyal and faithful too. They are playful and like the sound of their own voices. They are poor judges of character.
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Virgo
August-23 September
Their basic impulses are to be of service, to analyse, criticise and to discriminate. They're terribly fussy and like things to be perfect and places to be tidy. As perfectionists themselves, they don't suffer fools gladly, but they're modest and conscientious. They tend to suppress their emotions and worry about things. Some times they can be a bit hypocritical. They are practical people and good at remembering details. They're good learners and good teachers. They are calm and practical and find it hard to relax.
Libra
September-23 October
Their basic impulses are to seek harmony, balance and justice. They like to be liked and they are sociable and very charming. Although they are ambitious, they try to get what they want with a smile rather than threats. They're good at persuading people and they're diplomatic. They are sometimes indecisive and over sensitive, even remote and cold, butpeople like their unselfishness and considerateness and think they're charming. They find it easy to make friends. They love nice smells and they are very romantic. They're idealists. They find friends everywhere and are great entertainers.
Scorpio
October - 22 November
Their basic impulses are to bring about change, to investigate and transform. Their feelings are intense and they have a magnetic quality. They tend to be Jealous and stubborn. They're not prepared to trust people and they can be cruel and vindictive. They have a strong sense of purpose and they can be subtle and secretive. They are strong, silent types. They can be courageous but they can be dangerous too. They have good self control. They enjoy solving problems and can be difficult to live with.
Sagittarius
November - 21 December
Their basic impulses are to extend horizons through speculation, travel and widespread interests. They are deep thinkers, open minded and love sport and outdoor activities. They have a sense of adventure and like exploring. They tend to be outspoken and can be tactless and inconsiderate. Their restlessness means that they don't like to becommitted or tied down. They can be extravagant and boastful but they are kind to other people and optimistic. They are unpredictable and impatient, but generous and always good-humoured.
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• Apply this to other people you know well (friends, relations, etc.).
• Try to guess what sign your teacher(s) and the other members of the class might be. Later, find out what sign they really are.
Task 3.
Tina and Will met when they were both studying at the same university. Three years later, a student magazine contacted them and asked them to take part in a survey to find out how many people had stayed friends. Read what they both say about their friendship and find out if у the following statements are true or false?
· Tina and Will had similar interests when they were at university.
· They chose similar careers when they finished their studies.
· They have similar lifestyles now.
FRIENDS FOR LIFE
TINAI first met Will when I was looking for someone to share the house I was renting. I put an advertisement in the local student newspaper and he was one of the people who answered it. When we met, we hit it off straightaway and I told him he could move in. Living with Will was fun. We soon found out that we had a lot in common and luckily became close friends. We always had really good discussions about everything that was important to us at the time: politics, the environment, literature and other less important things like cooking. We also liked the same music and that's important when you're sharing a house. We fell out a couple of times about the housework. Will thinks I'm untidy but I think life's too short to worry about things like that.
When we graduated three years ago, we went our separate ways and since then our lives have been very different. I went back to my home town and got a job as a production assistant for art exhibitions. I like my job because I'm helping young people to get involved in the arts. I'm living with my parents because I'm not earning very much. Will thinks I'm crazy because money is very important to him now, but I get a lot of personal satisfaction from my job. He's earning a lot of money, but he doesn't have time to spend with his family and his friends. I don't see him very often now. When he comes down for the weekend we have a laugh, but our lifestyles are so different now that we don't have very much to talk about.
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W WILLTina and I got on very well together at university. When we first met, we clicked straightaway and we ended up sharing a house for nearly three years. We had the same attitude to the important things in life and the only thing we argued about was the housework. I'm a Virgo so I'm very tidy whereas Tina's the opposite. I don't think she ever found out where we kept the vacuum cleaner!
When I left university, I moved to London and got a job in a finance company. I have to work long hours and I don't really enjoy what I'm doing but I earn a very good salary. I'm very ambitious and I want to get to the top of my profession. I enjoy spending money on CDs, clothes, a nice car and going out to good restaurants. Tina's working really hard as well, but she's not earning much. I don't understand why she's doing it. I think she's having a holiday – it seems very idealistic to me. Anyway, it means that our lifestyles are very different now so we've drifted apart. We haven't fallen out or anything. We still talk on the phone and when I go down to visit her, we have a laugh. I know she'll always be there for me.
(Adapted from The Independent, 9 April 1998)
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