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1. Story

Anna met her new classmate, Lily, on the first day of school. Lily was a bit shy at first, but she quickly warmed up to Anna when they started talking about their favorite hobbies. Anna noticed that Lily had a very unique style.

Lily was tall, with long, straight brown hair that reached her shoulders. She wore glasses with bright red frames that made her look smart and stylish. Her eyes were green and sparkled when she smiled, which happened a lot because Lily was a very friendly person. She had a small nose and full lips, and her skin was fair, with a light freckling on her cheeks.

Anna could see that Lily took good care of herself. She wore simple, but fashionable clothes – a light blue T-shirt and a denim jacket. Lily’s sense of style was casual, yet she always looked well put together. Anna thought she looked effortlessly chic.

Anna, on the other hand, was shorter than Lily and had curly blonde hair that she usually wore in a ponytail. She had blue eyes and a few freckles across her nose. She was very active and liked to play sports, so she had a slim and fit body. Anna preferred comfort over style, often wearing jeans and sneakers. She didn’t care much for fashion, but she always looked neat and tidy.

As they spent more time together, Anna realized that Lily’s appearance perfectly reflected her kind and outgoing personality. She was warm and approachable, and that made her even more beautiful.

2. Useful Phrases and Expressions

to be tall / short – быть высоким / низким

to have long / short hair – иметь длинные / короткие волосы

to have straight / curly hair – иметь прямые / кудрявые волосы

to wear glasses – носить очки

to have blue / green eyes – иметь голубые / зелёные глаза

to have freckles – иметь веснушки

to look smart – выглядеть умно

to look stylish – выглядеть стильно

to have a small / large nose – иметь маленький / большой нос

to have full lips – иметь полные губы

to take care of oneself – заботиться о себе

to wear fashionable clothes – носить модную одежду

to look well put together – выглядеть собранно

to be active – быть активным

to have a slim / fit body – иметь стройное / подтянутое тело

to prefer comfort – предпочитать комфорт

to look neat and tidy – выглядеть аккуратно

to be outgoing – быть общительным

to reflect someone’s personality – отражать чью-то личность

3. Exercises

Exercise 1: Matching

Match the English phrases with their Russian translations.

to have straight hair

to wear glasses

to be active

to have freckles

to look smart

to look stylish

to be outgoing

to look neat and tidy

a) быть активным

b) иметь веснушки

c) выглядеть стильно

d) быть общительным

e) носить очки

f) выглядеть умно

g) иметь прямые волосы

h) выглядеть аккуратно

Exercise 2: Fill in the blanks

Complete the sentences using the words and phrases from the box.

Box:

to be tall, to have curly hair, to look stylish, to wear glasses, to have green eyes, to take care of oneself, to have a slim body, to be outgoing, to look neat and tidy, to prefer comfort

Lily __________ and has long, straight brown hair.

Anna likes sports and has a __________ body.

She always __________, even when she wears jeans and a T-shirt.

I usually __________ and don’t care much about fashion.

My friend Sarah __________ and always looks elegant.

Tim is very __________, and he talks to everyone he meets.

Tom’s __________ make him look even more charming.

I wear __________ because I have trouble seeing far away.

I like people who __________ and care about their health.

You should always __________ by wearing clean and neat clothes.

Exercise 3: Answer the questions

Answer the questions using full sentences.

How would you describe your appearance?

What do you think is more important: looking stylish or feeling comfortable? Why?

How do you think a person’s appearance can reflect their personality?

What kind of clothes do you like to wear, and why?

Do you think it’s important to take care of yourself? Why or why not?

4. Answers

Exercise 1: Matching

1 – g

2 – e

3 – a

4 – b

5 – f

6 – c

7 – d

8 – h

Exercise 2: Fill in the blanks

is tall

slim

looks stylish

prefer comfort

looks neat and tidy

outgoing

freckles

wear glasses

take care of oneself

look neat and tidy

Exercise 3: Answer the questions

How would you describe your appearance?

I have medium-length brown hair and brown eyes. I am average height and have a slim body. I like to wear comfortable clothes, like jeans and T-shirts.

What do you think is more important: looking stylish or feeling comfortable? Why?

I think feeling comfortable is more important. If you feel good in what you wear, you will look more confident. Style can follow, but comfort should come first.

How do you think a person’s appearance can reflect their personality?

A person’s appearance can show a lot about their personality. For example, if someone is neat and well-groomed, they might be organized and care about details. If they wear casual clothes, they might prefer comfort and ease over fashion.

What kind of clothes do you like to wear, and why?

I like wearing casual clothes, like T-shirts and jeans, because they are comfortable and practical. I also like bright colors that make me feel happy.

Do you think it’s important to take care of yourself? Why or why not?

Yes, it’s important to take care of yourself because it helps you feel better physically and mentally. When you take care of your body, you can be more confident and ready to face challenges.