Getting Ready
Are these words about age, height, or hair? Write them under the correct headings. Compare answers with a partner.
short about 22 about 170 cm in her teens dark almost 25
long 19 years old blond tall curly straight
in his twenties light brown in her thirties not very tall shoulder-length
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Age: about 22; in his twenties; 19 years old; in her thirties; almost 25
Height: about 170 cm; tall; short; not very tall
Hair: short; long; light brown; blond; dark; curly; shoulder-length; straight
Listening 1
People are describing other people. Are they describing age, height, or hair? Listen and check (✓) the correct column.
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Answer & Transcript
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Transcript
1
A: So is your boss young?
B: He’s in his thirties, I guess. About 35.
2
A: It’s pretty long.
B: What color is it?
A: It’s light brown. And it’s a little curly.
3
A: He’s really not very tall, about 5 feet 8 inches.
B: Oh yeah. That’s not so tall.
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A: He looks about 17.
B: No, he’s older than that. He’s almost 25.
A: No, I don’t believe it. He doesn’t look that old.
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A: She likes to wear it really short.
B: Yeah? And is it straight or curly?
A: Curly. Really curly. You can’t miss her when you see her.
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A: Is she short?
B: No, she’s really tall. About 6 feet.
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A: Is she in her teens or her twenties?
B: I think she’s in her twenties. She’s really nice. Do you want to meet her?
A: Yeah, sure.
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A: It’s not very long but it is very straight. And sometimes it’s green!
B: Green!
A: Yeah. He sings in a rock band, I think.
Listening 2
Task 1
People are describing other people. What do the people look like? Listen and check (✓) the correct picture.
Answer
1 a 2 a 3 a 4 a
Task 2
Listen again. Are these statements true or false? Check (✓) the correct answer.
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Answer & Transcript
1 False 2 True 3 False 4 False
Transcript
1
A: What does your girlfriend look like, Tony?
B: Ella? Oh, she’s tall. And she has long, dark brown hair.
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A: Tell me about your boyfriend, Anne.
B: Well, his name’s Daniel. He’s 17. Let me see… Well, he has curly blonde hair. He’s not very tall – about average. But he’s really good-looking.
3
A: So, Matt, what’s the new girl in class look like?
B: She’s pretty tall, about 170 centimeters. She wears glasses, and has short curly hair. I think she’s about 20.
A: What’s her name?
B: I can’t remember. Anne, I think.
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A: So tell me about your cousin, Paul.
B: Well, she’s very pretty.
A: Really! Is she blonde?
B: No, she has dark brown hair. Everybody likes her. She’s an actress.
A: Really? I’d like to meet her.
Listening 3
Task 1
Parents are looking for their children in a department store. Listen and write each child’s age.
1 …… 3 …… 5 ……
2 …… 4 …… 6 ……
Answer
1 9 2 11 3 10 4 12 5 10 6 12
Task 2
Listen again. Which child is being described? Number the pictures.
Answer & Transcript
1 a 2 a 3 f 4 b 5 c 6 e
Transcript
1
A: Excuse me. I’ve lost my little boy. We were looking at microwaves and he was bored and…
B: Calm down, sir. Can you describe him?
A: Yes. He’s nine. Really cute.
B: And what color is his hair?
A: Dark brown.
B: Okay. Let’s see where he is. Just sit down and relax.
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A: It’s my son. We were looking for some pants for my husband. Now I can’t find him.
B: Don’t worry, ma’am. We’ll find him. How old is he?
A: He’s eleven.
B: I see. And what color is his hair?
A: It’s light brown. And he’s wearing a green shirt.
B: Don’t worry. We’ll find him for you.
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A: Excuse me. I can’t find my daughter. I was buying these clothes at the register, and she was right behind me, and now she’s gone!
B: Don’t worry, I’m sure we’ll find her. So, how old is she?
A: She’s ten.
B: Okay, and what color is her hair?
A: It’s blonde… and kind of long. And straight.
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A: My daughter was here a minute ago, and now I can’t find her.
B: She’s probably in the toy section. Can you describe her?
A: Yes, she’s twelve years old.
B: And what color hair does she have?
A: Brown. And it’s very curly.
B: All right. Let’s go to the toy section and see if she’s there.
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A: Has anyone seen a young kid?
B: How old, sir?
A: He’s ten. He’s always getting lost. Drives me crazy.
B: Where did you last see him?
A: Over by the video equipment.
B: What color is his hair?
A: Blonde, and pretty long. Too long!
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A: Excuse me. I’ve lost my daughter!
B: Is she around 13, about average height, with red hair?
A: Why, yes.
B: She’s looking for you – over there, in the shoe department.
A: Thanks a lot!
Conversation Corner: Describing someone
Task 1
Listen to the conversation. Write the missing words.
A: What does your new boyfriend look like, Jenna?
B: Well, he’s really good looking.
A: Oh! ………………… he tall?
B: …………………, he ………………… . He’s pretty short.
A: Really? ………………… you taller than him?
B: No, we’re about the same height. Let’s see… and he has curly brown hair.
A: He sounds cute. ………………… ………………… about your age?
B: …………………, he ………………… . And we have the same birthday!
Task 2
Practice the conversation with a partner. Be sure to use the correct intonation.
Answer & Transcript
A: What does your new boyfriend look like, Jenna?
B: Well, he’s really good looking.
A: Oh! Is he tall?
B: No, he isn’t. He’s pretty short.
A: Really? Are you taller than him?
B: No, we’re about the same height. Let’s see… and he has curly brown hair.
A: He sounds cute. Is he about your age?
B: Yes, he is. And we have the same birthday!
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