Differences between People
People differ
physically from the moment of conception, but it is only after birth that an
individual can be observed. Family traits and characteristics are noted by
adoring parents who think the baby looks like another family member or
definitely takes after the mother's side or, without a doubt, has his father's
nose.
Eye colour, skin
colour and the texture of our hair are all different and depend on our
inherited genes. A baby born with ginger hair may in a few months’ time have
fair hair as the birth hair falls out and is replaced. Hair can be fine, thick,
straight or curly, and as we grow older it gets thinner. Some hair loss is
experienced at quite an early age whilst others have a full head of hair
throughout their lives. People with dark hair may find that it turns to grey or
white even before they reach their 40's.
European people in
general have paler skin than if your ancestors come from Africa or Asia. Skin
can change colour if exposed to sunlight, but the tan does not last unless it
is regularly topped up.
The rate at which we
develop and grow is variable. Boys and girls of the same age show big
differences in growth spurts especially when puberty is reached. At the age of
12, girls are much taller than boys of the same age, but at 16 years of age,
boys shoot up and overtake the girls in height and body strength.
The way the body
develops is not just a result of physical changes, as our mental processes have
a large part to play in what we want to achieve. A desire to become a skilful
footballer, a long distance runner or a strong swimmer require stamina and
years of practise to try and attain the top level. Even with hours of body
building activities and work-outs in the gym, a person will not be able to
compete in a Strong Man competition if they have a small frame and fragile
bones.
The food we eat will,
to a certain extent, determine how we grow and gives us strong bones. A lack of
activity and eating too much sweet sugary food can result in people gaining
excessive amounts of weight. It seems unfair that one person can eat all sorts
of fattening food and not put on weight whilst others just 'looking at a cream
cake' can put on pounds or kilos.
ESL
Describing People Reading Comprehension
Reading comprehension questions that go with the
above reading passage.
1)
What changes take place a few weeks after birth?
A) The noise the baby makes.
B) The skin colour.
C) The baby's hair.
D) The shape of the nose.
2)
What causes pale skin to become brown or tanned?
A) Exposure to the sun.
B) Staying indoors.
C) Covering the body with sun cream lotion.
D) Spending time on a sun bed.
3)
Roughly, at what stage in their development do girls start to grow in height?
A) When they start learning to
swim.
B) When they start primary school.
C) When they eat raw vegetables.
D) When they reach puberty at the age of 12 or 13.
4)
What do we need to succeed in sport at the top level?
A) A strong body and a
determination to keep persisting.
B) Extra tuition.
C) Lots of work in the gym.
D) Good food.
5)
What happens to our bodies if we eat too much and do not take enough exercise?
A) We feel happy.
B) We get fat and overweight.
C) Our muscles get flabby.
D) We do not have any energy.
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