Ask questions for these answers. Use the words in brackets.
1. How………………………………? (your brother)
He’s about one metre 75.
2. ..…..………………………………? (Elena’s hair)
No, her hair’s dark.
3. How ...……………………………? (Mike’s hair)
It’s quite long.
4. Are ……………………………….? (your parents)
Not really, they’re middle-aged.
5. Is …………………………………? (his sister)
Yes, all the boys want to go out with her.
6. Why ……………………………...? (Sara – thin)
She has been very ill.
12. Choose the best response to complete each of the following sentences:
1. My brother is (blind/blonde) in one eye. (= he can't see in one eye)
2. My sister used to (die/dye) her hair blonde.
3. My (complex/complexion) is much darker than my brother's.
4. Linda is always (tanned/tan) during the summer.
5. He's not bald, but he does have a (reducing/receding) hairline.
6. Paula is very good- (looking/viewing). (= attractive)
7. I'm out of shape. I ran for 5 minutes, and I'm already out of (breath/breathing).
8. She has shoulder- (length/long) hair.
9. Peter has a (razored/shaved) head.
10. He is a very (stylish/styling) man. (= he wears very fashionable clothes)
There are many ways to talk about physical appearance.
| Build People are built in all shapes and sizes. There are those who are fatand overweight. Some people are extremely overweight and are obese. Other people are naturally slim, but others look have absolutely no fat on them and are thin, or skinny. Personally, I am stocky – small, but well-built. My father is tall and lean – with very little fat. My sister is short, but wiry – she is quite thin, but muscular. Both my brothers are athletic and well-proportioned. My mother looks like a 1940's film star. She is curvaceous, with an hour-glass figure. My grandfather is fit for his age and takes plenty of exercise. He doesn't want all his muscles to get flabby. |
13. Guess who is it! (People’s appearance)
1.He’s famous not only for his brave actions, but also for his picturesque appearance. He’s got brown eyes and dark complexion. His hair is dark too, straight and long, with many plaits and accessories in it. He has also a beard and moustache. There is always a headscarf or cocked triangular hat on his head. His name is _____________.
2.He really is overweight. His legs and arms are rather short, but very strong and muscular. They say that he’s ugly and exactly he isn’t a man of any women’s dream. His head is big, there are two little ears on it. There is no hair on his head, he is bald. He mostly looks unpleasant, but in fact he is terribly charming and kind inside. His name is _____________.
3.He’s very young and attractive. He has fair hair and beautiful smile. There is a stocking cap on his head. The size of his nose seems to be unnatural. His name is _______________.
4.She’s an old woman, medium build and height. She looks awful, like a perfect fright. She is dressed in dirty rags. There are many wrinkles on her face and beak nose. Her name is____________________.
Clues:
His nose is much longer than other people’s nose.
She’s a woman-hero of Russian fairy-tales.
His skin is green and dirty.
He wears high leather top boots which English call “jack-boots”.
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