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GETTING READY

GETTING READY. VOCABULARY DRILL. EXPRESSION PRACTICE. EXPRESSION PRACTICE. EXPRESSION PRACTICE. READING─PRE-READING TASK. Scan the reading and match the people with the dangerous beauty practices they are known for. c. a. b. d. READING. Paragraph 1.

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GETTING READY

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  1. GETTING READY

  2. VOCABULARY DRILL

  3. EXPRESSION PRACTICE

  4. EXPRESSION PRACTICE

  5. EXPRESSION PRACTICE

  6. READING─PRE-READING TASK Scan the reading and match the people with the dangerous beauty practices they are known for. c a b d

  7. READING Paragraph 1 When one hears about plastic surgery nightmares and eating disorders, it’s easy to assume that obsession with beauty is only a modern-day phenomenon. The truth is that numerous beauty practices had been damaging health long before the present time.

  8. READING Paragraph 2 The ancient Egyptians were the first to embrace cosmetics as a way of life. When looking at paintings of them, the first thing one will notice is their dark eyeliner. They applied it because they believed it could ward off evil spirits. Unfortunately, the substance they used was made from lead, which not only resulted in eye infections but also mental diseases. Ancient Greeks and Romans took the use of lead even further by grinding it into a white powder and covering their faces with it. Since they used so much more, they suffered harsher consequences, such as insanity* and paralysis. * insanity: the state of having a mental illness * nightshade: a type of plant that has a poisonous juice Thanks to Queen Elizabeth, in the 1500s it was routine to enlarge one’s pupils with the toxic nightshade* plant. It makes the eyes look brighter, but constant use can prove fatal. Furthermore, it wasn’t just cosmetics that had been presenting problems. It was during this century that corsets* became popular. The tight underwear was worn to shrink the size of the wearer’s waist, but it could lead to breathing difficulty and even defects of the spine. * corset: a clothing item that makes one’s waist appear smaller Paragraph 3

  9. READING Paragraph 4 Today, famous people are still used as fashion barometers. Lady Gaga’s style is one that is frequently copied. In one of her music videos, the pop star wore special contact lenses that made her eyes look bigger. Impressed by the look, teenagers began purchasing similar contacts. However, while the items didn’t harm the singer, others have complained of side effects ranging from irritation to blindness. In terms of footwear, high-heeled shoes have long been known to contribute to knee and foot issues, but this hasn’t decreased their popularity. The current passion for skinny jeans is also harmful. When the jeans are too tight, they can cause nerve damage and numbness*in the legs. * numbness: lack of feeling in parts of the body By observing the trends in recent years, it can be hard to imagine a time in the future when people will no longer be suffering in the name of beauty. Will people ever stop this dangerous search for the perfect look? Paragraph 5

  10. READING Discussion Nowadays, permanent cosmetics are gaining popularity. Tattoos are used to resemble makeup that people normally apply every day, from eyeliner to lipstick. Although the technique is time-saving, it does have numerous risks, such as scars and infections. Do you think the effort is worthwhile? Would you ever consider having the procedure done?

  11. READING ─AFTER YOU READ A. Complete the Passage Fill in the blanks with words from the article. p.29 Although people associate acne with today’s stress and poor eating habits, it is known that people in ancient times suffered from this skin issue as well. An excellent 1.b __________ r of the importance of eliminating acne is how many things that have been used over the years to treat it. The ancient Egyptians tried to use spells to 2.w__________d off the problem. They considered the disease to be a 3.c_____________e of telling too many lies. In ancient Greece and Rome, it was believed that it was due to a 4.d_____________t of the skin. They 5.e_____________d soaking in sulfur as the best solution to the condition. Unlike many treatments of the time, which had serious side effects, this one wasn’t 6.t_____________c. In fact, sulfur remained a common way to 7.s_____________k outbreaks of acne until the modern era. p.30 p.31 aromete ar onsequenc efec mbrace oxi hrin

  12. READING ─AFTER YOU READ p.29 B. Identify the Main Idea Write the paragraph number next to the matching main idea p.30 p.31 4 2 3 5 1

  13. READING ─AFTER YOU READ C. True or False Select if the statements are true or false. 1. T  F  The ancient Egyptians wore makeup to defend themselves against illnesses. 2. T  F  Queen Elizabeth was responsible for many trends; her citizens worked hard to copy her stylish ideas. 3. T  F  Corsets were a type of clothing that were worn to stretch a person’s abdomen. 4. T  F  Unusual contact lenses became more popular with teenagers due to their appearance on Lady Gaga. 5. T  F  In previous generations, high-heeled shoes were not as destructive to one’s health. 6. T  F  People who wear skinny jeans have reported some loss of feeling in the legs.

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