Answer: Describing People

Look like
hair

In her thirties

Describe
mustache
glasses

appearance

Nice smile Brown eyes

 DIALOG 1 (Your Boss)

Susan: What does your boss look like, John?

John: She has dark hair and wears glasses.

Susan: How old is she?

John: She’s in her thirties, I think.

Susan: No, I think that she is in twenties

John: I'm sorry, I don't think the same

DIALOG 2 (Your Teacher)

Dad: Can you describe your teacher, Tom?

Tom: Well, he has a mustache and a beard.

Dad: Does he wear glasses?

Tom: No, he doesn’t. In fact, he sees everything!

Dad: Are you sure you see everything?

Tom: If I'm sure

DIALOG 3 (Your New Friend)

Dad: Tell me about your new friend, Tom.

Tom: You mean his appearance?

Dad: Yeah. What does he look like?

Tom: He’s got short brown hair and he has a nice smile. And he has brown eyes.

Dad: Do you think he is handsome?

Tom: Yes I think so.

 WRITING PRACTICE

Write a paragraph about a friend. Describe that person. Remember toinclude information such as
height, hair (color; long or short; straight, curly or wavy), age, and facial characteristics. As well,
describe that person’s personality and why you like him or her.

Einer is a boy, he is my bestfriend. We are coworkers, he is in twenties, medium height and light-
skinned; Einer has short straight black hair, his face is oval with a pointed nose and brown eyes, he
is a person outgoing, always has a funny answer for everything, I like him who is loyal and is always
willing to help without expecting anything in exchange for favors.

LISTENING LESSON

Luisa
Miguel

What does he/she look like? What kind of person is he/she?

Luisa: she is medium height and dark skinned, she has long blonde hair, Luisa always wears dark
glasses, she is a shy person and a good friend.

Miguel: He is tall and thin. He is bald. His eyes are green. He has small eyes, he is a calm and
friendly person.

1. My brother and I both play sports. He’s like me

2. My sister doesn’t have curly hair. She has straight hair

3. John isn’t a quiet person. In fact, he’s very talkative!

4. A: What’s your aunt like? B: She’s smart and very friendly.

5. Our teacher looks upset. What made him so angry?

6. The sun isn’t square, it’s round.

7. A: What does Sam look like? B: He’s tall and wears glasses.

8. How did she get a rabbit out of her hat? It must be magic
1. Patrick has short, brown, straight hair. B. FALSE

2. Who is a talkative person? B. Patrick

3. Tom says Patrick …. C. is tall

4. Who looks like Harry Potter? A. Marcel

5. Tom and …like to talk about video C. Marcel

6. What are Tom and Dad going to do? A. play a game

READING WORKSHEET

1. How old is Maria? Maria is 23 years old

2. How old is Sam? San is only ten years old
3. What does Maria do? Maria works in an office
4. What does Sam do? Sam is an elementary school student
5. Describe Maria’s hair. Maria has long, brown, wavy hair
6. Describe Sam’s hair. Sam has short, red hair
7. Who likes to watch Tv? Sam likes to watch TV
8. Who has a small mouth? Sam has a small mouth
9. Who is a funny person? Maria is a funny person.
10. Who is a noisy person? Sam is a noisy person.

WRITING PRACTICE

My nephew´s name is Dereck and he is only nine years old. He is an elementary school student in
grade four. He is younger, handsome. Dereck has short, brown hair, big ears and eyes. He is
friendly and quiet person.

ABOUT DESCRIBING PEOPLE

1. Curly 2. Lazy 3. Funny 4. Tall 5. Thin 6. Long 7. Friendly 8. Naugty 9. Wrinkled 10. Gray 11.
Handsome 12. Middle-aged 13. Shy 14. Intelligent 15. Strong.