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📕 A2: Grades 10-12 • APPEARANCE & DESCRIPTION

Making a Good First Impression

In this lesson, you will read a magazine article about making a good first impression. You will learn words to describe someone's appearance and practice using 'and' and 'but' to talk about contrasts.

Making a Good First Impression
💬 Warm-up
1 What do you notice first about a new person?
2 Think of someone who looks professional. What makes them look that way?
3 Is it important to look good for a job interview? Why or why not?

🎯 Objectives

  • Describe people using appearance vocabulary (handsome, beautiful, bald, pale, muscular, wear glasses).
  • Use the present simple tense with 'and' and 'but' to give details and contrasts.
  • Talk and write about what makes a professional look for a job interview.
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📚 Vocabulary

1.
handsome
"The actor is tall and handsome."
attractive (usually for a man)
2.
beautiful
"She wore a beautiful dress to the party."
very nice to look at (often for a woman or thing)
3.
bald
"My uncle is bald and shaves his head every day."
having little or no hair on the head
4.
pale
"She felt sick and her face looked pale."
light in color, especially skin that is not tan
5.
muscular
"The athlete has a muscular body from years of training."
having strong, well-developed muscles
6.
wear glasses
"Many students wear glasses to help them read."
to have glasses on your face to see better
🗓️ Friday, 9th October 2026
handsome
attractive (usually for a man)
beautiful
very nice to look at (often for a woman or thing)
bald
having little or no hair on the head
pale
light in color, especially skin that is not tan
muscular
having strong, well-developed muscles
wear glasses
to have glasses on your face to see better

✍️ Practice

Guess the missing word.
1. The garden is full of beautiful flowers that smell wonderful.
2. She stayed inside all winter, so her skin was very pale in the spring.
3. The football player is very muscular because he works out every day.
4. After the accident, the man was bald and had to wear a hat to protect his head.
5. My brother is tall and handsome , so many people say he looks like a model.
6. I cannot see the board clearly, so I wear glasses in class.
🗓️ Friday, 9th October 2026
1. The garden is full of beautiful flowers that smell wonderful.
2. She stayed inside all winter, so her skin was very pale in the spring.
3. The football player is very muscular because he works out every day.
4. After the accident, the man was bald and had to wear a hat to protect his head.
5. My brother is tall and handsome , so many people say he looks like a model.
6. I cannot see the board clearly, so I wear glasses in class.

📖 Reading

Making a Great First Impression

When you meet someone for the first time, they notice many things about you. Your appearance, your smile, and your clothes all send a message. That is why making a good first impression is important for school, work, and new friendships.

Imagine you are going to a job interview. What should you wear? A clean shirt and nice pants show that you care. People with a handsome or beautiful smile often seem friendly. But remember, looking professional is not about being muscular or having perfect skin. It is about being clean and neat.

Some people look very different from others. For example, a bald man can look very professional with a suit. A person with pale skin can look healthy if they smile and have energy. And many smart people wear glasses - it can make them look serious and hardworking.

Of course, appearance is not everything. Your words and actions matter a lot too. But the first look is often the start of a conversation. So dress well, smile, and be yourself. That is the best way to make a good impression.

Comprehension Questions

1.
Why is a good first impression important?
It is important for school, work, and new friendships because people notice your appearance, smile, and clothes first.
2.
What should you wear to a job interview according to the article?
A clean shirt and nice pants show that you care.
3.
Does looking professional mean being muscular?
No, looking professional is about being clean and neat, not about having a muscular body.
4.
How can a person with pale skin look healthy?
They can look healthy if they smile and have energy.
5.
What is the best way to make a good impression according to the article?
Dress well, smile, and be yourself.

🎧 Listening Practice

First Impressions in a Job Interview

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Listening context

Comprehension Questions

1.
What did Lucy wear for her first interview?
She wore a clean white shirt and black pants.
2.
Why did Lucy not get the first job?
She felt pale and uncomfortable, and she did not look confident.
3.
What did Lucy do before her second interview?
She practiced in front of a mirror.
4.
Why did Lucy wear glasses in the second interview?
To look more serious.
5.
What is Lucy's advice for making a good first impression?
Dress clean, smile a lot, and be yourself.

🗣️ Pair Work

Interview Look: Discuss What Makes Someone Look Professional

"With a partner, talk about the things that make a person look professional for a job interview. Use the vocabulary words and try to use 'and' and 'but' to connect ideas or show contrast."

👉 Think of three things that are important for a professional look (like clothes, hair, smile).

👉 Describe each thing using a vocabulary word and a sentence with 'and' or 'but'. For example: 'A clean shirt and nice pants make you look serious, but a big smile is also important.'

👉 Decide together which one thing is the most important and explain why.

🚀 EnglishDee Tasks

KEYWORDS: handsome beautiful bald pale muscular wear glasses
✍️ WRITING

Makeover Advice

Write a message to a friend (80-100 words) giving tips on how to look their best for a job interview. Start with a greeting, then give 2-3 tips. Use 'and' or 'but' in at least 2 sentences.

✅ Checklist:
  • Write 80-100 words.
  • Use at least 4 vocabulary words.
  • Use 'and' or 'but' in at least 2 sentences.
  • Include a greeting and a closing.
  • Check your grammar (present simple).
🎙️ SPEAKING

Interview Look

Record a 45-second talk explaining what makes a good first impression. Start with your main idea (state your opinion clearly in the first sentence). Then give 2 reasons. End with a short conclusion.

✅ Checklist:
  • Record for 45 seconds.
  • Use at least 3 vocabulary words.
  • State your opinion in the first sentence.
  • Give 2 reasons.
  • Speak clearly and at a natural pace.
Helpful Phrases
  • A good first impression starts with...
  • One important thing is...
  • You should wear... because...
  • Smiling is important, but...
  • I believe that...