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Topic: DESCRIBING PEOPLE IN ENGLISH 2 (Physical traits)

Choose the best response to complete each of the following sentences.

1. My brother is (blind/blonde) in one eye. (= he can't see in one eye)

2. My sister used to (die/dye) her hair blonde.

3. My (complex/complexion) is much darker than my brother's.

4. Linda is always (tanned/tan) during the summer.

5. He's not bald, but he does have a (reducing/receding) hairline.

6. Paula is very good- (looking/viewing). (= attractive)

7. I'm out of shape. I ran for 5 minutes, and I'm already out of (breath/breathing).

8. She has shoulder- (length/long) hair.

9. Peter has a (razored/shaved) head.

10. He is a very (stylish/styling) man. (= he wears very fashionable clothes)

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Here are some ESL questions for upper-intermediate/advanced students to practice describing people. These work well for speaking practice, pair work, or exams.

How would you describe this person's personality?
What makes this person unique?
How does this person handle problems or stress?
Do you trust this person? Why or why not?
How is this person similar to you?
How is this person different from others you know?
Who is more outgoing, this person or you?
Can you give an example of this person being kind or brave?
Has this person ever surprised you?

FEELING CONFIDENT? TRY THESE VOCABULARY TESTS:
Talking about work 1
Talking about work 2
Describing people 1
Describing people 2
Talking about movies 1
Talking about movies 2
Driving 1
Driving 2
Emotions & Feelings 1
Emotions & Feelings 2
Emotions & Feelings 3

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