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Describing People

Part 2. Appearance, feelings and emotions through reading, communicative situations, video resources, discussion and writing.

  • Appearance
  • Feelings
  • Emotions
  • Present Simple
  • can
  • should
  • have to
  • Reading
  • Video
  • Speaking
  • Writing

Appearance

A2–B1

We All Look Different

A2–B1

People look different in many ways. Some people are tall and some are short. Tom is very tall and his sister, Kate, is quite short.

Some people are slim, like Maria. Other people are heavier, like Mr. Johnson.

Some people have round faces, like Mrs. Lee. Other people have long faces, like Mr. Smith.

People also have different hair. Some people have long hair, like Sarah. She loves to put her hair in a ponytail. Others have short hair, like Peter. He likes to keep it simple.

People can also be strong or weak. Jack is very strong and he can lift heavy things easily. On the other hand, Lucy is quite weak and she needs help carrying things.

People also have different eyes. Some people have blue eyes, like David. Other people have brown eyes, like Rachel. There are even people who have green eyes, like Jane.

Everyone looks different, and that is what makes us unique.

Task 1 — Fill in the Blanks

Complete the text with words from the original passage.

People look different in many ways. Some people are _____(1) and some are short. Tom is very tall and his sister, Kate, is quite _____(2).

Some people are _____(3), like Maria. Other people are _____(4), like Mr. Johnson.

Some people have _____(5) faces, like Mrs. Lee. Other people have _____(6) faces, like Mr. Smith.

People also have different _____(7). Some people have long _____(8), like Sarah. She loves to put her hair in a _____(9). Others have _____(10) hair, like Peter.

People can also be _____(11) or weak. Jack is very _____(12) and he can lift _____(13) things easily. Lucy is quite _____(14) and she needs help carrying things.

Some people have blue _____(15), like David. Other people have _____(16) eyes, like Rachel. Jane has _____(17) eyes.

Everyone _____(18) different, and that is what makes us unique.

Answers

1 tall · 2 short · 3 slim · 4 heavier · 5 round · 6 long · 7 hair · 8 hair · 9 ponytail · 10 short · 11 strong · 12 strong · 13 heavy · 14 weak · 15 eyes · 16 brown · 17 green · 18 looks

Task 2 — Choose the Correct Answer

  1. Who is very tall?
    • AKate
    • BMaria
    • CMr. Johnson
    • DTom
  2. Who is described as slim?
    • AMr. Johnson
    • BMaria
    • CMrs. Lee
    • DSarah
  3. Who is described as heavier?
    • AMr. Johnson
    • BMaria
    • CMrs. Lee
    • DSarah
  4. Who has a round face?
    • AMrs. Lee
    • BMr. Smith
    • CDavid
    • DRachel
  5. Who has long hair?
    • APeter
    • BSarah
    • CLucy
    • DJack
  6. Who is strong?
    • ALucy
    • BRachel
    • CJack
    • DPeter
  7. Who has brown eyes?
    • ADavid
    • BRachel
    • CJane
    • DSarah
  8. Who has green eyes?
    • ADavid
    • BRachel
    • CJane
    • DSarah
  9. What makes people unique according to the text?
    • ATheir different physical characteristics
    • BTheir hobbies
    • CTheir jobs
    • DTheir school subjects
Answers

1 D · 2 B · 3 A · 4 A · 5 B · 6 C · 7 B · 8 C · 9 A

Task 3 — True or False

1. Tom is shorter than his sister, Kate.
TrueFalse
2. Maria is described as slim.
TrueFalse
3. Mr. Johnson is described as heavier.
TrueFalse
4. Mrs. Lee has a long face.
TrueFalse
5. Sarah likes to keep her hair short.
TrueFalse
6. Peter has short hair and likes to keep it simple.
TrueFalse
7. Jack is weak and needs help carrying things.
TrueFalse
8. Lucy is strong and can lift heavy things easily.
TrueFalse
9. David has blue eyes.
TrueFalse
10. Jane has brown eyes.
TrueFalse
Answers

1 False · 2 True · 3 True · 4 False · 5 False · 6 True · 7 False · 8 False · 9 True · 10 False

Communicative Situations — Appearance

Short Conversations

A2–B1

Tom: Hi Kate! Do you want to play basketball with me?
Kate: Oh, I can’t reach the hoop. You’re taller than me, Tom.
Tom: Haha! Yes, that’s true.

Sarah: Peter, your short hair looks nice.
Peter: Thank you, Sarah. Your ponytail is pretty too.

Jack: Lucy, do you need help carrying those heavy boxes?
Lucy: Yes please, they’re too heavy for me.

David: Rachel, your brown eyes are beautiful.
Rachel: Thanks, David. Blue eyes are cool too!

Task 1 — Fill in the Blanks

Kate: Oh, I can’t reach the hoop. You’re _____(1) than me, Tom.

Sarah: Peter, your _____(2) hair looks nice.
Peter: Thank you, Sarah. Your _____(3) is pretty too.

Lucy: Yes please, they’re too _____(4) for me.

David: Rachel, your brown _____(5) are beautiful.

Answers

1 taller · 2 short · 3 ponytail · 4 heavy · 5 eyes

Task 2 — Choose the Correct Answer

  1. Who invites Kate to play basketball?
    • AMaria
    • BMr. Johnson
    • CTom
    • DMrs. Lee
  2. Why is reaching the hoop difficult for Kate?
    • AShe does not like basketball
    • BShe is shorter than Tom
    • CShe is too busy
    • DShe is not feeling well
  3. Who compliments Peter’s hair?
    • ASarah
    • BJack
    • CLucy
    • DDavid
  4. What does Peter do after Sarah compliments his hair?
    • AHe thanks her and compliments her ponytail
    • BHe changes the subject
    • CHe ignores her
    • DHe says he dislikes his hair
  5. Who offers to help Lucy carry the boxes?
    • ADavid
    • BJack
    • CPeter
    • DSarah
  6. What colour are Rachel’s eyes?
    • ABrown
    • BBlue
    • CGreen
    • DHazel
Answers

1 C · 2 B · 3 A · 4 A · 5 B · 6 A

Liam: “Wow, you’re really tall! How tall are you?”
Emma: “I’m 1 metre 80 centimetres tall. How about you?”

Oliver: “I can’t reach the top shelf. Can you help me?”
Ava: “Sure, no problem. I’m short, but I can still reach it.”

Sophie: “You look thin. Are you eating enough?”
Noah: “Yeah, I’m just naturally thin. Don’t worry about me.”

William: “This box is really heavy. Can you help me carry it?”
Charlotte: “Of course! I’m pretty strong, so it should be easy for us.”

Lily: “I like your round face. You look really friendly.”
Ethan: “Thanks, I get that a lot.”

Grace: “I love your blue eyes. They’re so pretty.”
James: “Thank you! I inherited them from my mom.”

Lucas: “I like your hair. Is it naturally curly?”
Isabella: “Yes, it is. Thanks for noticing!”

Mason: “Your hair is so long! How do you take care of it?”
Sophia: “I just brush it a lot and use conditioner. It’s not that hard.”

Aiden: “You’re so strong! Do you work out?”
Madison: “Yeah, I go to the gym a lot.”

Daniel: “You seem a little weak. Are you okay?”
Emily: “Yeah, I’m just tired today. Thanks for asking.”

Evelyn: “You have a really pretty face. Do you model?”
Michael: “No, I don’t. I just have good genes, I guess.”

Benjamin: “You look really fit. Do you exercise a lot?”
Chloe: “Yes, I do a lot of yoga and go for runs. It keeps me healthy and happy.”

Opinions, Quotes & Discussion — Appearance

Maggie

Maggie thinks people should be free to look however they want. She likes to dye her hair different colours every month.

Jake

Jake does not care much about how people look, as long as they treat others well. His friend has tattoos and a beard but is very kind.

Emily

Emily is not sure what to think about how people look. She believes we should accept everyone, but sometimes revealing clothes make her uncomfortable.

Michael

Michael hates the pressure society puts on people to look a certain way. He has learned not to worry about his big nose and accepts himself for who he is.

Famous Quotes

“Beauty is not in the face; beauty is a light in the heart.” — Kahlil Gibran
“It is not the appearance, it is the essence. It is not the money, it is the education. It is not the clothes, it is the class.” — Coco Chanel
“The beauty of a woman is not in a facial mode but the true beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul.” — Audrey Hepburn
“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched — they must be felt with the heart.” — Helen Keller

Discussion Questions

  1. How would you describe someone who is tall?
  2. What do you think of people with short hair?
  3. Do you prefer thin or heavier body types?
  4. Have you ever met someone with a round face?
  5. Would you rather have long or short hair?
  6. Who do you think is stronger, a weightlifter or a runner?
  7. Can you describe your face in three words?
  8. Do you think it is important to have a strong body?
  9. Do you often see people with weak muscles?
  10. What physical feature do you find most attractive in others?

Feelings and Emotions

B1–B2

Feelings and Emotions

B1–B2

People have different feelings and emotions. Sometimes they feel happy, sad, angry or scared. When someone is happy, they smile and laugh a lot. They may feel excited about something good that happened to them. When someone is sad, they may cry and feel down. They may have lost something important to them or feel lonely. When someone is angry, they may shout and get upset. They may feel frustrated because things are not going their way. When someone is scared, they may feel nervous and anxious. They may be afraid of something like spiders or heights.

We can describe people by their physical appearance too. Some people are tall and some are short. Some people have long hair while others have short hair. Some people have blue eyes, brown eyes or green eyes. We can also describe people’s personalities. Some people are kind, friendly and helpful. Others may be mean, selfish and rude.

It is important to understand how people feel and why they feel that way. We should try to be kind and understanding towards others, especially when they are feeling sad or angry. It is also important to express our own feelings in a healthy way so that we can communicate with others effectively. Remember, everyone has different feelings and emotions, and it is okay to feel the way you do.

Task 1 — Fill in the Blanks

When someone is _____(1), they smile and _____(2) a lot. They may feel _____(3) about something good that happened to them. When someone is _____(4), they may cry and feel down. They may feel _____(5). When someone is _____(6), they may shout and get upset. They may feel _____(7) because things are not going their way. When someone is _____(8), they may feel nervous and _____(9).

We can describe people by their physical _____(10) too. Some people are _____(11) and some are short. Some people have _____(12) hair while others have short _____(13). Some people have blue _____(14), brown eyes or green eyes. We can also describe people’s _____(15). Some people are _____(16), friendly and helpful. Others may be mean, _____(17) and rude.

It is important to understand how people _____(18). We should try to be _____(19) and understanding towards others, especially when they are feeling sad or _____(20). It is also important to _____(21) our own feelings in a _____(22) way so that we can _____(23) with others _____(24). Everyone has _____(25) feelings and _____(26).

Answers

1 happy · 2 laugh · 3 excited · 4 sad · 5 lonely · 6 angry · 7 frustrated · 8 scared · 9 anxious · 10 appearance · 11 tall · 12 long · 13 hair · 14 eyes · 15 personalities · 16 kind · 17 selfish · 18 feel · 19 kind · 20 angry · 21 express · 22 healthy · 23 communicate · 24 effectively · 25 different · 26 emotions

Task 2 — Choose the Correct Answer

  1. What are some emotions people can feel?
    • AHappy, sad, angry and scared
    • BTired, hungry and thirsty
    • CTall, short and strong
    • DNone of the above
  2. How do people express happiness?
    • ABy crying
    • BBy shouting
    • CBy smiling and laughing
    • DBy feeling anxious
  3. What may cause sadness?
    • ALosing something important or feeling lonely
    • BSomething good happening
    • CWinning a competition
    • DHaving blue eyes
  4. How may people express anger?
    • ABy crying and feeling down
    • BBy shouting and getting upset
    • CBy smiling and laughing
    • DBy feeling nervous
  5. What may cause fear?
    • ALosing something
    • BSomething good happening
    • CThings going well
    • DSpiders or heights
  6. How can we describe physical appearance?
    • ABy emotions
    • BBy personality only
    • CBy height, hair and eye colour
    • DBy kindness only
  7. Which are personality traits?
    • ATall and short
    • BLong and short hair
    • CKind, friendly and helpful
    • DBlue and green eyes
  8. Why is it important to understand how people feel?
    • ATo make fun of them
    • BTo be mean
    • CTo be kind and understanding
    • DNone of the above
  9. How should we express our feelings?
    • AIn a healthy way
    • BBy shouting
    • CBy hiding everything
    • DNone of the above
  10. Is it okay to have different feelings and emotions?
    • AYes
    • BNo
    • COnly sometimes
    • DNone of the above
Answers

1 A · 2 C · 3 A · 4 B · 5 D · 6 C · 7 C · 8 C · 9 A · 10 A

Task 3 — Answer the Questions

  1. What are some common emotions that people experience?
  2. How do people express happiness, sadness, anger and fear?
  3. Why might someone feel sad or lonely?
  4. What can cause someone to feel angry or frustrated?
  5. What things can make someone feel scared?
  6. In addition to emotions, what aspects of a person’s appearance can we describe?
  7. How can we describe someone’s personality?
  8. Why is it important to understand how others are feeling?
  9. How should we treat others when they are feeling sad or angry?
  10. Why is it important to express our own feelings in a healthy way?
Answers
  1. Happiness, sadness, anger and fear.
  2. Happy people may smile and laugh; sad people may cry and feel down; angry people may shout and get upset; scared people may feel nervous or anxious.
  3. They may have lost something important or feel lonely.
  4. Things not going their way can make them angry or frustrated.
  5. For example, spiders or heights.
  6. Height, hair length and eye colour.
  7. With traits such as kind, friendly, helpful, mean, selfish or rude.
  8. So we can be kind and understanding towards them.
  9. We should try to be kind and understanding.
  10. It helps us communicate with others effectively.

We Have Different Emotions

B1–B2

Alice: Sometimes I feel really happy for no reason. It’s like the world is a great place to be in.

Bob: Yeah, I know what you mean. When I’m happy, I smile more often, especially when I’m with friends.

Alice: But sometimes everything feels wrong and I feel sad and alone.

Bob: Me too. That happens when something bad happens or things don’t go as planned.

Alice: People can also make us angry without meaning to.

Bob: Yes, like when someone takes credit for your work or doesn’t listen to your opinion.

Alice: And fear is common too — it’s natural to be afraid of things that could harm us.

Bob: Heights scare me. What about you?

Alice: Spiders! They’re so creepy!

Bob: We need to remember that everyone experiences these emotions differently.

Alice: Yes, we should try to understand and support others instead of judging them harshly.

Bob: Exactly!

Task 1 — Fill in the Blanks

Alice: Sometimes I feel really _____(1) for no reason. It’s like the world is a _____(2) place to be in.

Bob: When I’m happy, I _____(3) more often.

Alice: Sometimes everything feels wrong and I feel sad and _____(4).

Bob: That happens when something _____(5) happens or things don’t go as _____(6).

Alice: People can also make us _____(7) without meaning to.

Bob: ...doesn’t listen to your _____(8).

Alice: And _____(9) is common too.

Bob: _____(10) scare me.

Alice: Spiders! They’re so _____(11)!

Bob: Everyone _____(12) these emotions _____(13).

Alice: ...instead of _____(14) them _____(15).

Answers

1 happy · 2 great · 3 smile · 4 alone · 5 bad · 6 planned · 7 angry · 8 opinion · 9 fear · 10 heights · 11 creepy · 12 experiences · 13 differently · 14 judging · 15 harshly

TED Video Resources

Communicative Situations — Feelings & Personality

B1

Lily: “Why are you so happy today?”
Tom: “I got an A on my test!”

Emma: “How was your day?”
Sophie: “It was great! I won first place in the school art competition.”

Jack: “Why don’t you ever smile?”
Jill: “I’m just feeling a bit down today.”

Max: “Do you ever feel alone?”
Lucy: “Sometimes, but I have my friends and family to support me.”

Grace: “How was your weekend?”
Mark: “It was pretty bad. I got a flat tire on my way to visit my parents.”

Sarah: “What have you planned for the summer?”
Mike: “I’m going on a road trip with my friends.”

Lisa: “Why are you so angry?”
Ben: “I’m frustrated because my boss didn’t give me the promotion I wanted.”

David: “What’s your opinion on the new maths teacher?”
Emily: “I really like her. She explains everything clearly.”

Rachel: “Do you have any fears?”
Oliver: “I’m afraid of heights.”

Kate: “Have you had any interesting experiences lately?”
Alex: “I went bungee jumping for the first time!”

Tina: “Why do you always do things differently?”
Sam: “I like to try new things and see what works best.”

Cathy: “Why are you always judging me?”
John: “I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to come across that way.”

Robert: “Why are you always criticizing me so harshly?”
Alice: “I’m sorry. I’ll try to be more constructive with my feedback.”

Nick: “Why are you so frustrated?”
Julia: “I can’t seem to figure out this maths problem.”

Amanda: “Why are you always so mean to me?”
Jason: “I didn’t mean to be mean. I didn’t want to hurt your feelings.”

Sophia: “Why are you so rude to people?”
Daniel: “I didn’t realize I was being rude. I’ll try to be more polite in the future.”

Amy: “Why are you always so polite?”
William: “I was raised to treat others with respect and kindness.”

Hannah: “Why are you so caring towards others?”
Ethan: “I believe in treating others the way I would want to be treated.”

Lucas: “Why are you so indifferent towards everything?”
Avery: “I just don’t want to get too emotionally invested in things.”

Oscar: “Why are you always so cautious?”
Isabella: “I like to think things through and make sure I’m making the right decision.”

Maggie

“I like using words to describe people and emotions. It helps me explain how I feel better. For example, when I talked about my husband at our wedding, I said he was ‘bubbly’ to show his personality.”

Jake

“I don’t really see why we need so many words to describe how we feel. Good or bad is enough for me.”

Nina

“Sometimes it’s helpful to use descriptive words when talking about ideas, but other times it can be too complicated. I usually decide based on who I’m talking to and what I’m talking about.”

John

“Using words to describe people and emotions is important because it helps us connect with each other. When I talk about my daughter, I try to express exactly how I feel about her.”

Discussion Questions

  1. How would you describe someone who is happy?
  2. What words can you use to describe a person who is sad?
  3. Can you think of an adjective that describes someone who is angry?
  4. How would you describe someone who is shy?
  5. What word could you use to describe someone who is confident?
  6. Can you think of an adjective that describes someone who is nervous?
  7. How would you describe someone who is friendly?
  8. What word could you use to describe someone who is kind?
  9. Can you think of an adjective that describes someone who is generous?
  10. How would you describe someone who is hardworking?

Creative Writing

Appearance — Personal Topics

  1. My favourite outfit and why I love wearing it.
  2. The best compliment about my appearance.
  3. How I express myself through my hairstyle or accessories.
  4. My favourite feature on my face or body and why.

Appearance — General Topics

  1. People should focus more on inner beauty than outer beauty. What do you think?
  2. Society puts too much pressure on people to look a certain way. Do you agree?
  3. Beauty standards vary across different cultures. What are some examples?
  4. Some people believe that makeup is empowering, while others think it is superficial. What do you think?
  5. It is important to dress appropriately for different occasions. Do you agree?

Feelings & Emotions — Personal Topics

  1. Write a short review of a movie or TV show you recently watched using at least 3 target vocabulary words.
  2. Imagine that you went on a trip to a new city or country. Write an email to a friend using at least 5 target vocabulary words.
  3. Write a social media post or comment about a recent event or news story using at least 2 target vocabulary words.
  4. Write an email to a friend about a great movie you recently watched. Use at least three target vocabulary words.
  5. Write a review of a restaurant you visited alone. Use at least three target vocabulary words.
  6. My best friend and why I love them.
  7. A time when I felt really happy and why.
  8. The bravest thing I have ever done.
  9. My favourite emotion and why.
  10. Someone who inspires me and why.

Target Vocabulary

happygreatsmilealonebadplanned angryopinionfearexperiencesdifferentlyjudging harshlyfrustratedmeanrudepolitecaring indifferentcautious

Feelings & Emotions — General Topics

  1. Happiness is the most important emotion in life. Do you agree?
  2. People can hide their true emotions very well. What do you think?
  3. It is easy to tell how someone is feeling just by looking at them. Do you agree?
  4. Jealousy is a negative emotion that should be avoided. What do you think?
  5. Different people feel different emotions in the same situation. Why do you think this is?

Describing People · Part 2 · Appearance, Feelings & Emotions · A2–B2 · AllEnglishStudy

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