Face to Face
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Some
people believe you can judge someone’s character from features of
their face or body. This is called physiognomy.
Read the text quickly, and match each part to one of the pictures.
Face
to Face
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They
often have a pear-shaped head. They are clever but can also be
absent-minded. They like to spend time at home where they can think
in peace and quiet. Most of the time they are either thinking,
studying or sleeping. They stay single, or put off getting married
till later in life.
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3 7
They
are well-built and brave and they also are sure in theirselves. They
are easily insulted and get angry quickly. They are quite
hard-working at school or at work, but without overdoing it. They
enjoy a simple life. They do not often become rich.
They are a bit overweight. They adapt easily and know how to do a good job, though they are not very energetic. They are easy-going and communicate well with people. They often do well in business. On the negative side, they can be sometimes self-centred and insensitive towards others.
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They are usually thin. They do not change their ideas easily. They are usually honest. They take their time doing things and do not learn quickly. Their thin lips is a sign of a certain coldness or hardness of character. They often become good farmers, engineers or administrators.
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The full, soft lips and the jaw, which is set forth are usually signs of sincerity, warmth and strong emotions of the romantic character. These types are friendly and sociable. They often get married young. Although they may not shine, they will do well both at work and at play.
The typical feature of this type is that the width and height of the face are practically the same. They give an impression of being melancholy. They are usually red-faced and look healthy. They have large dark eyes and bushy eyebrows. They have a wide nose and a large mouth. These types are rude and even aggressive. They strike first and ask questions later.
This type has a triangular face, with a wide forehead and a very narrow chin. They usually have well-shaped features, except for their mouth, which will be either too small or too big. Their eyes are large and often very dark. Their nose is narrow at the top but has wide nostrils. Their personality is bright and cheerful, but they can also be excited and nervous. They think a lot and take in a lot of what goes on around them.
face long round square thin triangular wide
eyes close
together small round blue grey wide
apart deep-set
nose pointed hooked big flat long turned-up Roman straight
ears small pointed large sticking
out
lips thin full soft
jaw square wide
forehead high low wide
hair straight wavy curly frizzy greasy with
a parting
cheekbones high
Choose one of the faces and describe it. Your partner should guess which person you’re describing.