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Describing people (C1)

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  • Can you think of a time when someone surprised you with how resourceful or quick-thinking they were? What happened?
  • Do you think people change their appearance to fit in with certain social groups? Why or why not?
  • How much does physical appearance influence your first impression of someone? Can you give an example?
  • How do cultural expectations influence the way people express traits like confidence or modesty?
  • Think of someone who you’d call imaginative or creative — how do they express those qualities?
  • Describe a person whose style or way of dressing positively reflects their personality.
  • Talk about how someone’s behaviour or attitude can make them appear more attractive than their looks alone.
  • Explain the differences between someone who is diligent and someone who is just hard-working — are they always the same?
  • Describe someone you know who is very opinionated — in what situations does that trait help them or create problems?
  • Describe subtle facial or bodily features that you think are expressive of a person’s emotions or character.
  • Compare two public figures in terms of personality and explain who you’d rather have as a team leader and why.
  • Talk about a person you find genuinely empathetic — what behaviours make them stand out?
  • How would your closest friend describe your personality, and why?
  • Describe a situation where someone’s stubbornness turned out to be a strength.
  • Is there someone in your life who tends to be unpredictable? How does that affect your relationship with them?
  • Describe a person you find fascinating — include both their appearance and personality in your description.
  • How does a person’s temperament (e.g., quick-tempered, easy-going) influence the way they handle stress
  • Can you discuss how you yourself have changed in character or appearance over the past five years?
  • How would you describe the personality of a fictional character (e.g., from a book or show) using advanced adjectives like ‘meticulous’, ‘cynical’, or ‘charismatic’?
  • In your experience, what are the advantages and disadvantages of being very outspoken?