Describing things

Describing Things

A. Find these items in the following pictures.

____ a briefcase 

____ a handbag with a leather strap 

____ a small suitcase with a checked design

____ a large suitcase with wheels 

____ a backpack with a striped design 

____ a wallet without initials 

B. These people are describing items they left in a taxi. Listen and check the correct picture 

C. People are describing these items. Listen and number the pictures. 

D. Listen again. Why does each person like the item?


1.
a. She wears it every day.
b. The sun hurts her eyes.
c. It's good for windy days.

2.
a. It's made of plastic.
b. It's small.
c. It's great for work.

3.
a. It's small.
b. It's big.
c. She uses it while she runs.

4.
a. It's cheap.
b. It's not easily seen.
c. She likes the colors.

5.
a. It doesn't have wheels.
b. It's good for travelling.
c. It's very big.

6.
a. They are comfortable.
b. They are new.
c. He likes the color.


E. People are talking about items they lost. Listen and check the item each person describes 



1.
a. wallet
b. suitcase
c. beach bag

2.
a. shoes
b. keys
c. glasses

3.
a. keys
b. rings
c. pocket knife

4.
a. suitacase
b. credit card
c. passport

5.
a. passport
b. suitcase
c. jacket

6.
a. novel
b. newspaper
c. letter


F. Listen again. Where was each item lost?


1.
a. the bus
b. the car

2.
a. the bus
b. the coffee shop

3.
a. the school
b. the hosue

4.
a. the department store
b. the restaurant

5.
a. at home
b. at the office

6.
a. the subway
b. at home