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) ✓

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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?

KEEP PRACTICING — MORE VOCABULARY FOR YOU:
Describing people is one of the most useful conversational skills in English — these exercises build the full vocabulary set.

More describing people vocabulary:
Describing people 1 (A2/B1)

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