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Language focus:• Describing people

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Vocabulary: adjectives describing physical appearance

Example: TALLHe is tall

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Helen: What does Michal look like?

Tim: Well, he's tall and well built. He's got brown eyes and a shaved head.

Helen: Is he handsome?

Tim: Of course he is! He's my cousin.

Helen: And what's he like? Is he like you too?

Tim: No, he's quite shy really.

Helen: Oh look! Is that him?

Tim: Yeah! Michal! Michal! He's crying. I wonder what's wrong.

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Describing people:To talk about people's appearance or personality you can use:be + adjective

Verb:To be AdjectiveI'm slimHe's well-builtShe's matronlyYou're handsomeWe're extrovertedThey're shy

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Describing people:To talk about physical characteristics you can use:have got + (adjective) + noun

Verb:Have got (Adjective) + NounI've got hazel eyesHe's got a shaved headShe's got gorgeous black hairYou've got a five o'clock shadowWe've got green eyesThey've got long legs

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Some adjectives have a negative connotation (or feeling) and some are more neutral:

Negative NeutralFat plump or largeSkinny slimSpinster single

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To ask about someone's appearance you can use: do + look like?

What do I look like?What do you look like?What does he/she/it look like?What do we/you/they look like?

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To ask about someone's personality you can use: be+ look like?

What am I like?What are you like?What is he/she/it like?What are we/you/they like?

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Guess who

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He is middle-aged. He is tall, slim and elegant. He is bald and looks friendly. Who is it?

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Is it a man? Yes, it is.Is he tall? No, he isn’t.Has he got a moustache? Yes, he has.

Is it Angus? Yes, it is