UPPER-INTERMEDIATE LEVEL

1. WANTED! MISSING! Complete the gaps in these police posters.

Answer these remarks with the opposite description.

EXAMPLE:

A: I thought you said he was the short, chubby one.

B: No, not at all, he`s the tall, thin-faced one.

 

1. A: Was that his brother, the dark-skinned, wavy-haired one?

B: No, completely the opposite, his brother`s … .

2. A: She`s always quite well-dressed, so I`ve heard.

B: What! Who told you that? Every time I see her, she`s … .

3. A: So Charlene`s that rather plump, fair-haired woman, is she?

B: No, you`re looking at the wrong one. Charlene`s … .

4. A: So, tell us about the new boss; good-looking?

B: No, I`m afraid not; rather … .

5. A: I don’t know why, but I expected the tour-guide to be middle-aged or elderly.

B: No, apparently she`s only … .

 

Write one sentence to describe each of these people, giving information about their hair and face, their height and build and general appearance.

1. you yourself 2. your best friend

3. a neighbor 4. your ideal of a handsome man/a beautiful woman

Now, in the same way, describe somebody very famous, give some extra clues about them, e.g. He`s pop-star/politician. Can someone else guess who you are describing?

From these jumbled words, find combinations for describing people, as in the example. Some of the combinations are hyphenated. Use a dictionary if necessary. You can use the words more than once.

EXAMPLE: good-looking

looking	round	mixed	over	well	dressed	legged
haired	complexion	good	long	race	weight	tanned
middle	stocky	faced	red	aged	build