BTfL/Unit 2, Describing People

Unit 2: Describing People

2. Let's Listen

1.

A: So is your boss young?

B: He's in his thirties, I guess. About 35.

2.

A: It's quite long.

B: What color is it?

A: It's light brown. And it's a little curly.

3.

A: He'sreallynotverytall,about 175centimeters.

B: Oh yeah. That's not so tall.

4.

A: He looks about 17.

B: No, he's older than that. He's almost 25.

A: No, I don't believe it. He doesn't look

that old.

5. ~

A: She likes to wear it really short.

B: Yeah? And is it straight or curly?

A: Curly. Really curly. You can't miss her

when you see her.

6.

A: Is she short?

B: No, she's really tall. About 180 centimeters.

7.

A: Is she in her teens or her twenties?

B: I think she's in her twenties. She's really

nice. Do you want to meet her?

A: Yeah, sure.

8.

A: It's not really long but it's very straight.

And it's sometimes green!

B: Green! X~

A: Yeah. He sings in a rock band, I think.

~

3. Let's Listen

1.

A: What does your girlfriend look like, Tony?

B: Cindy? Oh, she's tall. And she's got long,

dark brown hair.

2.

A: Tell me about your boyfriend, Anne.

B: Well, his name's Bob. He's 17. Let me

see .... Well, he's got curly blond hair. He's

not very tall - about average. But he's

really good-looking.

3.

A: So, Bob, what's the new girl in class like?

B: She's pretty tall, about 170 centimeters.

She's got glasses and short curly hair. I

think she's about 20.

A: What's her name?

B: I can't remember. Anne, I think.

4.

A: So tell me about your cousin, Paul.

B: Well, she's very pretty.

A: Really! Is she blond?

B: No, she's got dark brown hair. Everybody

likes her; She's an actress.

A: Really? I'd like to meet her.



4. Let's Listen

1.

A: It's my little boy! We were looking for

some pants for my husband. Now I can't

find him.

B: Don't worry, ma'am. We'll find him. How

old is he?

A: He's seven.

B: I see. And what color is his hair?

A: It's light brown.

B: Don't worry. We'll find him for you.

2.

A: My little girl was here a minute ago, and

now I can't find her.

B: She's probably in the toy section. Can

you describe her?

A: Yes, she's five years old.

B: And what color hair does she have?

A: Brown. And it's very curly.

B: All right. Let's go to the toy section and

see if she's there.

3.

A: Has anyone seen a young kid?

B: How old, sir?

A: He's ten. He's always getting lost. Drives

me crazy.

B: Where did you last see him?

A: Overby the video equipment.

B: What color is his hair?

A: Blond, and pretty long. Too long!

4.

A: Excuse me. I've lost my little boy. We

were looking at some microwaves and he

was bored and ...

B: Calm down, sir. Can you describe him?

A: Yes. He's eight. Really cute.

B: And what color is his hair?

A: Dark brown.

B: Okay. Let's see where he is. Just sit

down and relax.

5.

A: Excuse me. I've lost my daughter!

B: Is she around 13, about average height,

with short blond hair?

A: Why, yes.

B: She's looking for you - over there, in

the shoe department.

A: Thanks a lot!