A Burglary Attempt

CBSE Class 9 English Main Course Book Unit 1 People Chapter 2 A Burglary Attempt

1.We notice lots of details about people and their appearance, but to describe them accurately and vividly, we need to be specific.Working in pairs, look carefully at the pictures given and complete the table with appropriate words from the box given on the next page. You may add words of your own to describe people?

# A B C D Face # # # # Hair # # # # Dress # # # # Bulid # # # # ans: # A B C D Face Angular, bearded Round, unshaven Friendly, Sharp featured Sharp featured, bearded Hair Close cropped Balding, Plaited, long Close cropped Dress Elegant, well tailored, formal Sloppy, ill fitting, casual Formal, wavy Casual, elegant Bulid Over¬ weight Hefty Petite, slim Lanky

2.When we meet people, we notice their faces more than anything else. The box below contains words which describe the features of a face. Work in pairs and list them under the appropriate headings, then add more words of your own?

Shape of Face Complexion Eyes Hair Nose Lips Teeth # # # # # # # ans: Shape of Face Complexion Eyes Hair Nose Lips Teeth Oval, pear¬ shaped, square Fair swarthy, pale Twinkling, shifty, staring, large, round Discoloured, short,close- cropped, untidy, neat Short, broken, long, protruding, pointed Broken, protruding, thick, pointed upturned Broken, pale close set

3.Read the newspaper clipping. (See Main Course Book, Page 13) Listen to an interview between the police inspector in charge of the case, the house-keeper, Ms. Lakshmi and the watchman, Ram Singh. As you listen, note down the details of the burglar.?

# Description Build # Height # Clothes # Shape of Face # Complexion # # Eyes # Hair # Nose # Lips # Teeth # Special features #

4.Taking hints from Q.3, write a paragraph describing the burglar?

ans:The burglar was a tall and well built man. He was slightly overweight. He had an oval face with sharp nose and grey eyes. He was wearing glasses. His hair was thick, black and straight. His lips were thick. He was wearing faded and old clothes of dark colour. He had six fingers on his right hand