Describe

Lead-in

  • What are some common adjectives used to describe people’s personalities?
  • What about appearance?
  • Can you give examples of adjectives that describe feelings or emotions?
  • Which of the following adjectives best describe you? Why?

Presentation

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  • What do you look for in a partner? Why?

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  • What is the text about? Read it and find out.
  • The most beautiful woman in the world.
  • The most handsome man in the world.
  • The most beautiful woman in the world.
  • The most handsome man in the world.

The most beautiful person in the world is a vision of loveliness, with striking features that leave you breathless. Her eyes are like sparkling gems that shine with a depth of warmth and kindness, drawing you in and captivating your soul. Her smile is radiant, illuminating her face with a luminous glow that can light up even the darkest of rooms.

Her hair is like a cascade of silk, flowing effortlessly around her shoulders with a natural elegance that can only be described as breathtaking. Her skin is smooth and flawless, like a work of art that has been crafted with the utmost care and precision.

But it’s not just her physical appearance that makes her the most beautiful person in the world. It’s also the way she carries herself with grace and poise, exuding a quiet confidence and inner strength that is truly inspiring. She has a heart of gold, filled with compassion and empathy for others, and a spirit that radiates joy and positivity.

In short, the most beautiful person in the world is a true masterpiece of nature, a rare combination of physical beauty, inner grace, and radiant spirit that leaves an indelible impression on all who are lucky enough to cross her path.

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  • True or False
  1. The most beautiful person in the world is only beautiful because of her physical appearance.
  2. Her eyes are cold and uninviting.
  3. Her smile can light up even the darkest of rooms.
  4. Her hair is described as lacking elegance.
  5. She carries herself with grace and poise.
  6. The most beautiful person in the world has a heart of stone.
  1. The most beautiful person in the world is only beautiful because of her physical appearance. False
  2. Her eyes are cold and uninviting. False
  3. Her smile can light up even the darkest of rooms. True
  4. Her hair is described as lacking elegance. False
  5. She carries herself with grace and poise. True
  6. The most beautiful person in the world has a heart of stone. False

Post

  • Which adjectives from the text are new to you? 
  • Which are not?

Target Language

Describing People’s Personality

Positive Adjectives

  • Kind
  • Polite
  • Humble
  • Charismatic

Negative Adjectives

  • Selfish
  • Grumpy
  • Unhappy
  • Moody

Describing People’s Appearance

  • Thin
  • Overweight / chubby
  • Cute
  • Unattractive
  • Muscular
  • Gorgeous
  • Weak
  • Strong
  • Skinny
  • Curvy
  • Beautiful / Handsome
  • Ugly

Controlled Practice

  • Match the words to their meanings.

  1. Humble

  2. Kind

  3. Grumpy

  4. Moody

  5. Skinny

  6. Gorgeous

(   ) Having a bad temper and easily annoyed or angered.

(   ) Having a slender or thin physique.

(   ) Having a stunningly beautiful or attractive appearance.

(   ) Showing a modest or low estimate of one’s own importance.

(   ) Showing compassion, generosity, and benevolence towards others.

(   ) Being prone to sudden changes of mood or temperament.

  1. Humble

  2. Kind

  3. Grumpy

  4. Moody

  5. Skinny

  6. Gorgeous

(3) Having a bad temper and easily annoyed or angered.

(5) Having a slender or thin physique.

(6) Having a stunningly beautiful or attractive appearance.

(1) Showing a modest or low estimate of one’s own importance.

(2) Showing compassion, generosity, and benevolence towards others.

(4) Being prone to sudden changes of mood or temperament.

Freer Practice

  • Use the target language and complete the sentences according to your own ideas.
  1. Sometimes my best friend looks like a …  person, but is actually a … person.
  2. In my opinion, … looks sad.
  3. When I’m unhappy I…
  4. The actress … looks like a …
  5. The happiest person on Earth is… because…
  6. If I could I would be more… and… 
  7. I think being polite is…

Production

  • Use the target language to talk about 5 people you know.

Example: My boss always looks happy and he is very optimistic but…

Homework

Match the columns.

  1. Weak

  2. Strong

  3. Skinny

  4. Humble

  5. Charismatic

(   ) Lacking physical or mental strength; not strong. It can also refer to something that is not sturdy or robust.

(   ) Possessing great physical or mental power or strength. It can also refer to something that is well-built or durable.

(   ) Being very thin or having a lean physique. It often implies a lack of body fat or muscle mass.

(   ) Having a modest or low estimate of one’s own importance, abilities, or achievements. It can also refer to a willingness to learn from others and to not boast or be arrogant.

(   ) Having a compelling charm or attractiveness that inspires devotion or admiration in others. Charismatic individuals often have a magnetic personality and can influence or captivate those around them.

  1. Weak

  2. Strong

  3. Skinny

  4. Humble

  5. Charismatic

(1) Lacking physical or mental strength; not strong. It can also refer to something that is not sturdy or robust.

(2) Possessing great physical or mental power or strength. It can also refer to something that is well-built or durable.

(3) Being very thin or having a lean physique. It often implies a lack of body fat or muscle mass.

(4) Having a modest or low estimate of one’s own importance, abilities, or achievements. It can also refer to a willingness to learn from others and to not boast or be arrogant.

(5) Having a compelling charm or attractiveness that inspires devotion or admiration in others. These individuals often have a magnetic personality and can influence or captivate those around them.

Match the halves.

  1. She always puts her needs first, often neglecting others, making her extremely…

  2. He woke up on the wrong side of the bed this morning and has been feeling quite…

  3. Due to having everything one could wish for, she often feels very…

  4. His constant complaints and sulking behavior make him come across as very…

  5. Whenever he doesn’t get his way, he becomes incredibly…

(   ) Grumpy.

(   ) Selfish.

(   ) Moody.

(   ) Irritable.

(   ) Happy.

  1. She always puts her needs first, often neglecting others, making her extremely…

  2. He woke up on the wrong side of the bed this morning and has been feeling quite…

  3. Due to having everything one could wish for, she often feels very…

  4. His constant complaints and sulking behavior make him come across as very…

  5. Whenever he doesn’t get his way, he becomes incredibly…

(2) Grumpy.

(1) Selfish.

(4) Moody.

(5) Irritable.

(3) Happy.

Complete the blank spaces using the following words:

grumpy – muscular – charismatic – cute – polite – weak

Example: She’s sad because he is _____ with her. > She’s sad because he is angry with her. 
  1. She always has a smile on her face and is incredibly ________, making friends wherever she goes.
  2. My grandmother is so ________ that she can barely carry her groceries on her own.
  3. The little puppy with its floppy ears and wagging tail is undeniably ________.
  4. After a long day at work, he tends to get a bit ________ and irritable.
  5. The new teacher is not only knowledgeable but also very ________, which the students appreciate.
  6. Despite his initial appearance, he surprised everyone with his ________ strength when he lifted the heavy box.
  1. She always has a smile on her face and is incredibly charismatic, making friends wherever she goes.
  2. My grandmother is so weak that she can barely carry her groceries on her own.
  3. The little puppy with its floppy ears and wagging tail is undeniably cute.
  4. After a long day at work, he tends to get a bit grumpy and irritable.
  5. The new teacher is not only knowledgeable but also very polite, which the students appreciate.
  6. Despite his initial appearance, he surprised everyone with his muscular strength when he lifted the heavy box.

Put the words in the correct order.

Example: have / partner. / you / your / an / argument / polite / when / be / with > Be polite when you have an argument with your partner.

  1. high / friendly / with / a / smile / he / is / always
  2. her / blue / sparkling / eyes / matched / the / ocean / perfectly.
  3. curly / hair / her / is / brown / beautiful.
  4. loud / his / laughter / contagious / and / is / always.
  5. short / eyes / she / blond / has / blue / and / a / hair / big
  6. athletic / and / muscular / build / his / represents / dedication.
  1. He is always friendly with a high smile.
  2. Her sparkling blue eyes matched the ocean perfectly.
  3. Her brown curly hair is beautiful.
  4. His laughter is always loud and contagious.
  5. She has a short blonde hair and big blue eyes.
  6. His muscular and athletic build represents dedication.

Find and correct the 2 wrong sentences.

Example: I can’t believe how weack he is! > I can’t believe how weak he is!
  1. She has long and shiny blond hair, but her eyes is blue.
  2. The old man wore a ripped, dirty, and ugly coat.
  3. The delicious cake was topped with a frosting of chocolate and creamy.
  4. The mountain view from the cabin window was breathtakingly, especially in the evening.
  5. The tall, dark, and handsome stranger at the party caught everyone’s attention.
  6. The car was expensive, fast, and silver, but it had a dent on the left door.
  1. She has long and shiny blond hair, but her eyes are blue.
  2. The old man wore a ripped, dirty, and ugly coat.
  3. The delicious cake was topped with a frosting of chocolate and cream.
  4. The mountain view from the cabin window was breathtaking, especially in the evening.
  5. The tall, dark, and handsome stranger at the party caught everyone’s attention.
  6. The car was expensive, fast, and silver, but it had a dent on the left door.

Writing

Use the target language and other adjectives you know to write a short text about your family and friends.

Example: My father is really grumpy, he always…