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Unit 3 Describing People (The Verb To Be and To Have)
Part A – Vocabulary Matching: Appearance and Characteristics
Instructions: Match the words in Column A with their meaning in Column B.
Column A Column B
1. Young a. Neither tall nor short, average stature
2. Middle-aged b. Having a lot of body strength
3. Elderly c. Slim, not heavy
4. Tall d. With more years, senior in age
5. Medium-height e. Short and a bit fat in a cute way
6. Slim f. Between 40 and 60 years old
7. Chubby g. More weight than average, heavy
8. Overweight h. Not old, early in age
9. Strong i. Very high in stature
10. Athletic j. Fit, sporty, and in good physical shape
Part B – Grammar Practice: To Be and To Have
Instructions: Complete the sentences with the correct form of to be or to have.
1. She ______ tall.
2. I ______ 19 years old.
3. They ______ slim and short.
4. He ______ not heavy.
5.My professor ______ gray hair.
6. We ______ brown eyes.
7. The judge ______ very old.
8. The lawyer ______ black hair and blue eyes.
9. I ______ not tall, I ______ short.
10. My classmates ______ young and friendly.
Part C – Speaking Activity: Describing People
Instructions: Work in groups of 3. Take turns describing a person (real or imaginary).
Example 1
A: Is your classmate tall?
B: Yes, she is tall and slim.
A: Does she have brown eyes?
B: Yes, she has brown eyes and blonde hair.
Example 2
A: Is the professor young?
B: No, he is not young. He is old.
A: Does he have black hair?
B: No, he has gray hair.
Try to describe famous people (actors, politicians, lawyers, judges, etc.).
Part D – Final Writing
Instructions: Write a short paragraph describing yourself and a famous person. Use to be and to
have.
Example:
Self-description
I am 20 years old. I am young. I am tall. I am slim and fit. I have black hair and brown eyes. I
usually wear jeans, a white T-shirt, and sneakers. I am friendly, polite, and hardworking.
Famous Lawyer
He is 35 years old. He is middle-aged. He is short. He is strong and muscular. He is heavy. He
has black hair and brown eyes. He usually wears a black suit and a tie. He is honest, serious,
and hardworking.