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DESCRIBING PEOPLE VOCABULARY 2 (ESL)

level: Intermediate (B1/B2)
This second exercise on describing people introduces more nuanced vocabulary for physical traits, including hair, facial features, and body type. Start with exercise 1 first. This is exercise 2 of 2.


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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)




Describing People Conversation Questions 1. How important are first impressions based on appearance in your culture?
2. Do you think social media has changed how people view their own appearance?
3. In your culture, is it polite or impolite to comment on someone's appearance?
4. Do you find it easier or harder to describe people in English than in your language?
5. How would you describe the appearance of a typical person from your region?
6. Do you think people should judge others based on their appearance?
More English vocabulary exercises Describing people 1
Describing people 2
Did you know? English distinguishes between hair that is wavy, curly, and straight — but not all languages make these distinctions. Some languages use a single word for any kind of non-straight hair.

The word complexion comes from the Latin complexio, which in medieval medicine referred to the combination of the four humours thought to determine a person's physical and mental character. Its modern narrower meaning developed gradually over the centuries.
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