DESCRIBING PEOPLE & THINGS

Match

Match each definition below with its text structure.

• A statement that identifies a person or thing.

• A detailed description of a person or thing.

• A further elaboration on a person or thing by describing it.

Identification

Description 1

Description 2

• Identification

• Description 1

• Description 2

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Reorder the following paragpraphs.

• I'm lucky to be surrounded by many interesting people, each with their own unique qualities. From my family to my friends, they all add color to my daily life.

• My younger brother, Rio, is quite a character. He's as energetic as a puppy and always full of new ideas. He's got short, spiky black hair and the brightest smile. He is very loud sometimes, especially when he's playing his video games.

• Then there's my older sister, Maya. She is taller than me and has much longer hair. While Rio is usually louder than Maya, she can be quite talkative too, especially when she's excited about something. Maya is incredibly creative and always comes up with the most amazing drawings and crafts. She's definitely the most artistic person in our family. She is also kinder than Rio when it comes to helping me with my homework.

• Among my friends, Sarah stands out. She's as intelligent as Maya and always knows the answers to tough questions in class. She's also very friendly, but my friend Dina is usually friendlier and always the first to say hello to new people. Dina is often the most cheerful person in our group, always making us laugh.

• Each person around me, whether family or friend, contributes something special. They are all important, but their unique traits make them different and wonderful.

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Multiple Select

Based on the text below, decide the people who make the writer's world.

The People Who Make My World

I'm lucky to be surrounded by many interesting people, each with their own unique qualities. From my family to my friends, they all add color to my daily life.

My younger brother, Rio, is quite a character. He's as energetic as a puppy and always full of new ideas. He's got short, spiky black hair and the brightest smile. He is very loud sometimes, especially when he's playing his video games.

Then there's my older sister, Maya. She is taller than me and has much longer hair. While Rio is usually louder than Maya, she can be quite talkative too, especially when she's excited about something. Maya is incredibly creative and always comes up with the most amazing drawings and crafts. She's definitely the most artistic person in our family. She is also kinder than Rio when it comes to helping me with my homework.

Among my friends, Sarah stands out. She's as intelligent as Maya and always knows the answers to tough questions in class. She's also very friendly, but my friend Dina is usually friendlier and always the first to say hello to new people. Dina is often the most cheerful person in our group, always making us laugh.

Looking at my parents, my mom is more patient than my dad, especially when Rio is being noisy. My dad, on the other hand, is stronger than my mom and can carry really heavy bags. Both of them are truly amazing, and their love makes our home the warmest place to be.

Each person around me, whether family or friend, contributes something special. They are all important, but their unique traits make them different and wonderful.

• Rio

• Maya

• Sarah

• Her parents

Audio Response

Based on the text below, describe the writer's feeling using 5 positive adjectives.

The People Who Make My World

I'm lucky to be surrounded by many interesting people, each with their own unique qualities. From my family to my friends, they all add color to my daily life.

My younger brother, Rio, is quite a character. He's as energetic as a puppy and always full of new ideas. He's got short, spiky black hair and the brightest smile. He is very loud sometimes, especially when he's playing his video games.

Then there's my older sister, Maya. She is taller than me and has much longer hair. While Rio is usually louder than Maya, she can be quite talkative too, especially when she's excited about something. Maya is incredibly creative and always comes up with the most amazing drawings and crafts. She's definitely the most artistic person in our family. She is also kinder than Rio when it comes to helping me with my homework.

Among my friends, Sarah stands out. She's as intelligent as Maya and always knows the answers to tough questions in class. She's also very friendly, but my friend Dina is usually friendlier and always the first to say hello to new people. Dina is often the most cheerful person in our group, always making us laugh.

Looking at my parents, my mom is more patient than my dad, especially when Rio is being noisy. My dad, on the other hand, is stronger than my mom and can carry really heavy bags. Both of them are truly amazing, and their love makes our home the warmest place to be.

Each person around me, whether family or friend, contributes something special. They are all important, but their unique traits make them different and wonderful.

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Draw

Based on the text below, draw an emoticon or a face describing the writer's feeling towards her parents.

The People Who Make My World

I'm lucky to be surrounded by many interesting people, each with their own unique qualities. From my family to my friends, they all add color to my daily life.

My younger brother, Rio, is quite a character. He's as energetic as a puppy and always full of new ideas. He's got short, spiky black hair and the brightest smile. He is very loud sometimes, especially when he's playing his video games.

Then there's my older sister, Maya. She is taller than me and has much longer hair. While Rio is usually louder than Maya, she can be quite talkative too, especially when she's excited about something. Maya is incredibly creative and always comes up with the most amazing drawings and crafts. She's definitely the most artistic person in our family. She is also kinder than Rio when it comes to helping me with my homework.

Among my friends, Sarah stands out. She's as intelligent as Maya and always knows the answers to tough questions in class. She's also very friendly, but my friend Dina is usually friendlier and always the first to say hello to new people. Dina is often the most cheerful person in our group, always making us laugh.

Looking at my parents, my mom is more patient than my dad, especially when Rio is being noisy. My dad, on the other hand, is stronger than my mom and can carry really heavy bags. Both of them are truly amazing, and their love makes our home the warmest place to be.

Each person around me, whether family or friend, contributes something special. They are all important, but their unique traits make them different and wonderful.