Describing people
Describing people
Put the events in order
Choose the correct order (1–6). Then click Check answers. Empty items are not checked.
David introduces himself and says he wants to talk about his boss, Mr Carter.
He says Mr Carter is about forty-five and describes him as polite and professional.
David says his boss speaks calmly and listens to people.
At work, Mr Carter gives clear tasks and simple instructions, and he starts meetings on time.
Sometimes he is strict, but he is fair. He says “Good job” when people work hard, and he helps when there is a problem.
David says he respects his boss because he is organized, honest, and treats people well.
Describing people
Describing people
Listen again and type the missing word(s) exactly. Empty answers are not checked.
Her friend’s name is ___.
Nina is her ___.
Nina is ___.
They met at ___ two years ago.
Now they talk ___.
Nina is always ___.
Nina gives good ___.
Sometimes they go to a ___ for coffee.
Describing people
🎧 Listening A1 — Talking about people
Three short scripts: a husband, a boss, and a best friend.
SCRIPT 1
Anna • husband- 1
Hello. My name is Anna.
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I want to tell you about my husband.
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His name is Alex.
- 4
He is thirty-one years old, and he is very kind.
- 5
He works in an office, and he usually comes home at six o’clock.
- 6
When he comes home, he says hello and asks about my day.
- 7
Alex helps me a lot.
- 8
He often cooks dinner, especially on Fridays.
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He makes pasta or rice with chicken.
- 10
After dinner, he usually washes the dishes.
- 11
On weekends, we go for a walk in the park or visit my parents.
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Alex is calm and friendly, and he makes me feel safe and happy.
SCRIPT 2
David • boss- 1
Hi. I’m David.
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I want to talk about my boss.
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His name is Mr Carter.
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He is about forty-five years old.
- 5
He is polite and professional.
- 6
He speaks calmly, and he listens to people.
- 7
At work, he gives us clear tasks and simple instructions.
- 8
He likes when we are on time, so he always starts meetings on schedule.
- 9
Sometimes he is strict, but he is fair.
- 10
If you work hard, he says “Good job,” and that feels nice.
- 11
He also helps when there is a problem.
- 12
I respect my boss because he is organized, honest, and he treats people well.
SCRIPT 3
Maria • friend- 1
Hello. I’m Maria.
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I want to tell you about my friend.
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Her name is Nina.
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She is my best friend.
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She is funny and very friendly.
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We met at work two years ago, and now we talk every day.
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Nina is always positive.
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When I feel tired or stressed, I call her, and she listens to me.
- 9
She gives good advice, and she makes me laugh.
- 10
We often meet on weekends.
- 11
Sometimes we go to a café for coffee, and sometimes we walk around the city center and look at shops.
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I’m happy to have Nina in my life.
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She is a great friend.