FOREIGH LANGUAGE TEACHING AND RESEARCH PRESS
AIR FORCE ENGINEERING UNIVERTISY
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The confusing pursuit of beauty
Unit 2 Section A
Beauty is not in the face; beauty is a light in the heart.
— Kahlil Gibran
You can take no credit for beauty at sixteen. But if you are beautiful at sixty, it will be your soul’s own doing.
— Marie Stopes
4
2
UNIT
Secrets to beauty
Section A
4
2
UNIT
The confusing pursuit of beauty
Objectives
To talk about people’s pursuit of beauty
To fully understand the text
To apply the phrases and patterns
To master the skill of writing parison / contrast essay
Secrets to beauty
Contents
A
Section
Warming-up Activities
Text Study
Language Application
Summary
The confusing pursuit of beauty
Warming-up Activities
Lead-in
Pre-reading Activities
Cultural Background
A
Section
The confusing pursuit of beauty
Lead-in
Short Answer Questions
What are these products in the following pictures
used for?
Lipstick is used to apply color to the lips.
Nail polish is applied to fingernails or toenails to decorate and / or protect the nails.
(a)
(b)
Lead-in
Short Answer Questions
What are these products in the following pictures
used for?
Eye shadow is applied to areas around the eyes, usually on the eyelids and under the eyebrows,
to make the eyes stand out or look more attractive.
Mascara is used to enhance the eyes. It may help make the eyelashes darker, thicker and longer.
(c)
(d)
Lead-in
Short Answer Questions
1. What are these products in the following pictures used for?
Eyeliner is used to draw lines around the eyes so as to create
a more beautiful contour.
Powder foundation is used to tone the face and give it an even, uniform color. It can cover flaws, and some can also protect the face from damage caused by sunlight.
(e)
(f)
Lead-in
Short Answer Questions
2. Are beauty products used by women only? What do men usually do with their physical looks?
Tips
• Yes, they are generally used by wom