Lesson 3
• Describes own physical appearance.
How do you describe yourself? 1.
In groups talk about what you look like now and how you have changed over the years.
2.
Read the description. In groups discuss the meaning of the words in bold. Make some notes in your notebooks.
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Harry was a big bouncy baby with chubby cheeks. He was very strong. He could walk before he was a year old. When he was three, he wasn’t chubby anymore. He was thin and wiry. He was an athletic child and loved climbing on the furniture and jumping off it. His hair was light brown and curly. His eyes were green.
This is a photo of Harry when he was six. He was medium height and slim. He was learning karate. He could break a brick with his bare hands but he couldn’t read a book. Harry always liked sports better than reading! Harry lost interest in karate by the time he was 8 and preferred to spend his time reading and watching television!
This is Harry today. He’s 11 years old. His hair is much darker than it was. He’s tall and thin. He’s quite serious-looking. He takes after his Dad.
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3.
In groups, share your notes from activity 2. Choose some key phrases and draw a timeline to show how Harry has changed in your notebooks. Include the different ages mentioned.
4.
Take turns to talk about the differences and similarities you had or have with Harry.
Describes and compares apperances and abilities at different ages.
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