TALKING ABOUT PEOPLE

Reading comprehension practice

Read the following profiles and complete the chart below.

1. Luca Rossi is forty-two years old. He is from Italy and lives in Rome. Luca is
a chef in a cozy Italian restaurant.

2. Emily Thompson is thirty years old. She hails from Canada and resides in
Toronto. Emily works as a nurse at a local hospital.

3. Juan Morales is twenty-nine years old. He comes from Colombia and calls
Bogotá his home. Juan is a computer programmer.

4. Aisha Ahmed is thirty-five years old. She is from Egypt and lives in Cairo.
Aisha works as a tour guide, showcasing the beauty of ancient landmarks.

5. Hien Nguyen is twenty-six years old. He is from Vietnam and currently lives
in Hanoi. Hien is a teacher at an elementary school, helping children learn and
grow.

6. Olivia Taylor is forty-six years old. She is from the UK and resides in London.
Olivia is a journalist, writing articles for a popular newspaper.

7. Mehmet Yılmaz is thirty-eight years old. He comes from Turkey and lives in
Istanbul. Mehmet works as bus driver, taking people around the city.
 8. Nomvula Mbeki is forty years old. She is from South Africa and calls Cape
Town her home. Nomvula is a scientist, studying and protecting the diverse sea
life along the South African coast.

What’s his/her How old is Where is What’s his/her What city is What’s his/her
full name? he/she? he/she from? nationality? he/she in? job?
1. He’s Luca He’s 42 years He’s from Italy He’s Italian He is in Rome He is a chef
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