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B. Scan the text about Stewart’s family below and complete the following table!

Vocabulary list:
complexion (N) : the skin of a person’s face
junk food (N) : unhealthy food that is quick and easy to eat
forties (N) : person aged between 40 to 49 years old
Adapted from Cambridge Advanced Learner’s Dictionary – 3 Edition
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My father, Mike Stewart, is fifty years old now. He is tall and has short, gray hair. His
complexion is dark. He is overweight. Our family doctor tells him not to consume junk food and
stop smoking. He has a mustache too. My mother does not like his mustache. He wears glasses
with heavy, black frames. He never wears T-shirts when he goes to the office. Because he works as
a manager in a company, he often wears black trousers, light blue shirts, black jackets, brown ties
and black shoes.
Then, my mother, Theresa Stewart, is forty six years old. She has short red curly hair and fair
skin. I really like to see her smiles, because I can see her dimple. Her pointed nose makes her looks
even prettier. Even though she is in her forties, she can read without wearing glasses. She is a
teacher in a vocational school. She always wears long skirt and a formal blazer.
Last,I am seventeen years old now. My complete name is Johnny Stewart, but my close
friends call me Jo. I am average height and I have short hair. My hair is not blond; it is red. My dad
thinks it is average, but my friends think it’s great! I wear glasses just like my father, but my glasses
have bright red frames. They are so cool! I have a necklace, too. Dad really can’t understand that! I
never wear blue jeans. I like big, baggy pants and long T-shirts. Most of my T-shirts have pictures of
my favorite rock bands on the front.

Adapted from David Nunan. 2002. Expressions: Meaningful English Communication.p.12. USA: Thomson Learning, Inc.

Name Appearances

Mike Stewart

Theresa Stewart

Johnny Stewart

C. Answer the following questions based on the text above!
1. Who asks Mr. Stewart to quit smoking and consume healthy food?
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2. What makes Mrs. Stewart look prettier?
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3. How old is the writer’s mother?
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4. What accessories does the writer wear?
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5. How is Mr. Stewart’s appearance similar to Johnny’s?
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