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Describing People

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منابع نامحدود
مواد تمرینی گسترده
محتوای قابل تنظیم

1

  • 1. head/ 2. face/ 3. hair
  • 4. eye/ 5. ear/ 6. nose
  • 7. mouth/ 8. tooth/ teeth
  • 9. chin/ 10. neck/ 11. shoulder

2

  • 12. body/ 13. skin/ 14. chest
  • 15. arm/ 16. hand/ 17. back
  • 18. waist/ 19. stomach/ 20. bottom
  • 21. finger/ 22. knee/ 23. leg
  • 24. ankle/ 25. toe/ 26. foot/ feet

3

Heart/ Brain/ Bone/ Blood

4

Tall/ Average height/ Short

5

Slim/ Average weight/ Overweight

6

  • A good-looking man, with dark curly hair, and a beard
  • A pretty teenager with long blond hair and a lovely smile

7

  • A very attractive woman with straight fair hair
  • A middle-aged man with short grey hair

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GLOSSARY 01

  • height
    (sounds like white) how tall sb is: She’s 175 cm tall.
  • OR She’s 175 cm in height. cm = centimetres

weigh
He weighs 60 kg. OR He’s 60 kg in weight. kg = kilos

slim
thin, but slim is more positive

weight

(sounds the same as wait) describes how heavy sb or sth is

put on weight
become heavier/fatter OPP lose weight

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GLOSSARY 02

feature(s)
an important part of sth, e.g. your face, your eyes

teenager
a person between the ages of 13 and 19 teenage adj

lovely
beautiful or very nice: a lovely smile/dress

smile
(see picture 2) Smile is also a verb: He smiled at me.

middle-aged
about 45 to 60 years old

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SPOTLIGHT: quite

  • Quite is a very common word, and it means ‘not very.
  • She’s quite tall. (= not very tall but more than average height)
  • He plays the piano quite well. (= not very well but better than OK)

SPOTLIGHT good-looking, beautiful, etc.

  • For a woman, we can say beautiful or (very) good-looking/ attractive.
  • For a man, we usually say good-looking or handsome.
  • For girls especially, we can say beautiful, but we often use pretty.
پخش ویدیو

واژگان / Vocabulary

01 Vocabulary
02 Vocabulary
03 Vocabulary

ساختارها / Grammar

01 Grammar
02 Grammar
03 Grammar

منابع / Resources

01 Resources

True or false? Write T or F.
If you are overweight, you aren’t slim. T
1 Average height means not fat and not slim.
2 Quitethin and very thin are the same.
3 Put on weight and lose weight are opposites.
4 If someone is fat, they are overweight
5 The answer to How much does he weigh? is 200cm
6 How tall are you? is a correct question.
7 Average weight means quite slim.
8 Thin and slim mean the same, but thin is more positive.
9 If you lose weight, you get thinner.
10 Average height and average weight are the same.

02 Resources

Complete the dialogues. 
Is he quite short? ~ No, he’s very tall.
1 She’s not tall or short, really. ~ No, she’s average ….
2 Are they quite thin? ~ Yes, they’re both very ….
3 Is he overweight? ~ Yes, he’s getting a bit ….
4 Is she very slim? ~ No, but she’s … slim.
5 Max is looking a bit fat.~ I know. He has … 10 kilos.
6 Is he about average weight? ~I think so. He … 75 kg.
7 Scarlet isn’t very tall, is she? ~ No, actually she’s quiet….
8 Ben is looking very slim. ~ Yes, he has … a lot of weight.
9 This box is very heavy. ~ Is it? How …. does it weigh?
10 Is Willie very tall? ~ No, but he’s … tall.

03 Resources

My sister (15): is a teenager. She’s very (1) pr… ,with (2) d… brown hair, and she has a lovely (3) sm… , which is one of her best (4) fe… .

My brother (18): is also a (5) te …. He’s very (6) g… -l and he knows it. He’s got short (7) st…. hair, and no (8)be….

My father (52): is (9)m…. -a…. now. I think he’s still a… (10) ha…. man, but his hair is quite (11) gr… .

My mother (50): has short (12)bl… hair. She was …(13) be.. when she was young and she is still very …(14) at ….

Me (20): I am no longer a (15) t boy. I’m different from my sister because I’ve got (16) f … hair, and different from my brother because my hair is (17) cu… . And I’m also different from them because, unfortunately,I’m not
very (18) g ….

Teacher's Resources 01

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To the teacher 01

  • Here are some strategies and ideas for effectively answering these types of questions:

    1. Structure your responses: Consider structuring your answers using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) for providing specific examples or experiences related to the question.

    2. Personalize your answers: Share personal anecdotes or experiences to make your responses more engaging and relatable.

    3. Use descriptive language: Incorporate descriptive language to paint a vivid picture of your family dynamics, traditions, and cultural influences.

    4. Provide balanced perspectives: When discussing advantages and disadvantages or cultural differences, strive to provide a balanced view to showcase a comprehensive understanding of the topic.

    5. Be open-minded: Acknowledge that family dynamics and cultural influences vary widely and be open to discussing different perspectives and experiences.

    6. Consider societal trends: Reflect on how societal trends, technology, and economic developments may have impacted family relationships and values.

    7. Reflect on personal beliefs: Share your views on the role of family in personal development, the importance of family support, and how you believe family conflicts can be effectively resolved.

    8. Demonstrate cultural awareness: If discussing cultural differences, demonstrate an understanding of how cultural norms and traditions influence family dynamics and relationships.

    By incorporating these strategies and approaches, you can provide thoughtful and comprehensive answers to the questions, showcasing your English-speaking skills and cultural awareness.

Teacher's Resources 02

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To the teacher 02

  • Here are 10 IELTS speaking part 1 sample questions about family:

    1. How many people are there in your family?

    2. Do you have any siblings? If yes, how many?

    3. What do you like to do with your family in your free time?

    4. How often do you see your extended family?

    5. What is your favorite family tradition?

    6. Who do you think you are most similar to in your family?

    7. How important is family to you?

    8. Do you think family values are changing in today’s society?

    9. What do you think is the ideal family size?

    10. In what ways do you think family relationships have changed in recent years?

    And here are 10 IELTS speaking part 3 sample questions about family:

    1. How does the concept of family differ in your country compared to other countries?

    2. What role do grandparents play in the family structure in your culture?

    3. How do you think modern technology has affected family relationships?

    4. In what ways can family conflicts be resolved effectively?

    5. What impact does the family unit have on an individual’s personal development?

    6. How do cultural differences influence family dynamics?

    7. What are the advantages and disadvantages of living in a multi-generational family?

    8. How important is it for children to have a close relationship with their extended family members?

    9. How does the concept of family support differ in urban and rural areas?

    10. What are the challenges faced by families in today’s society?

Teacher's Resources 03

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To the teacher 03

  • Here are 5 IELTS speaking part 2 (cue card) questions with the keyword of “family”:

    1. Describe a memorable family celebration you have attended.

    2. Talk about a family member who has had a significant influence on you.

    3. Describe a family tradition that is important to you.

    4. Discuss a happy childhood memory with your family.

    5. Describe a family outing or trip that you enjoyed.

    These questions are designed to prompt you to speak for 1-2 minutes on a given topic, so make sure to elaborate on your answers and provide specific details and examples.