BEC. Week of May14-18. Unit 7. First impressions

First Impressions, TapescriptUnit 7 First Impresions

The phone rings

Christina: Hello?
Amy: Hi, Christina. It’s Amy.
C: Oh, hi. What’s up?
A: Listen, my friend Maurice asked me for your phone number. I think he wants to ask you out.
C: Really? Humph… Maurice? Maurice? Maurice? What does he look like?
A: He’s in my English class, and you met him at the party the other night. You know, he’s tall…C: Oh, right! He’s tall and has blond hair and really nice hazel eyes?
A: No, he doesn’t have blonde hair or hazel eyes. He has brown hair, curly brown hair and brown eyes.
C: O.K. And, he’s a little heavy?
A: Heavy? No, he isn’t heavy at all. He’s quite slim. Very athletic looking.
C: I still can’t picture him. And I met him at the party?
A: Yes, remember? He was there with my friend - Julia.
C: Right, Julia. Julia? Uhhh Julia. What colour hair does she have?
A: Black. She has long straight black t hair.
C: Long hair? Wait, I must be thinking of someone else. How tall is she?
A: Well, she’s pretty short, shorter than I am, anyway.
C: O.K., I think I know who Julia is. But, wait. I still don’t remember Maurice. Does he have a mustache?
A: No, he doesn’t.
C: How old is he?
A: I don’t know. In his late 20’s. Probably around 28.
C: I still don’t know who he is.
A: Well, he’s really nice and he’s definitely interested in you.
C: O.K. If you think he’s nice, sure. Give him my phone number. Maybe we can all meet for coffee or something. And, could you email me his photo before we meet?
A: Sure thing. I’ll see you later.
C: O.K. Bye!
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Some handy expressions when asking about people's appearance:

What does he look like?
In the answer you don't say:
He looks like tall, BUT simply He's tall.
How old is he?
What colour are his eyes/hair?
Is he tall/short/medium height?
Is he heavy/ medium/slim?

To check out some handy referring to people's appearance, check out the following links:
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HOMEWORK: 1/2 page. Write your own dating video script in which you will say:
1.You (your name, age, occupation)
a) physical appearance
b)personal characteristics (are you kind, smart, shy, etc)
c) your hobbies and interests
2. Your ideal partner: his/her age and physical appearance
b) his or her hobbies and interests

EXAMPLE:
Hi, my name is Paris Hilton. I am 23 years and I am a singer and actress.

I am very attractive. I have long blonde hair and blue eyes. I am always tanned. I am very slim and I have long beautiful legs.

I am very outgoing. I am also very smart. People say I am kind and loving.

My hobbies are collecting expensive cars and jewelry, shopping and tennis. I really like to watch romantic movies, too.

I am looking for a man in his late 20's. He should be taller than me, dark, and handsome. He must like shopping and dogs. Only kind and good-hearted men should respond.