新视野大学英语(第三版)U校园读写教程4第二单元secionA答案

1、answer the following questions briefly based on the given pictures.1) lipstick is used to apply color to the lips.2) nail polish is applied to fingernails or toenails to decorate and / or protect the nails.3) eye shadow is applied to areas around the eyes, usually on the eyelids and under the eyebro

2、ws, to make the eyes stand out or look more attractive.4) mascara is used to enhance the eyes. it may help make the eyelashes darker, thicker and longer.5) eyeliner is used to draw lines around the eyes so as to create a more beautiful contour.6) powder foundation is used to tone the face and give i

3、t an even, uniform color. it can cover flaws, and some can also protect the face from damage caused by sunlight.facial masks, sunscreen, facial cream, eye cream, etc.reference:1. yes, i do use some of these products once in a while. for example, when i go to parties, i often apply lipstick and eyeli

4、ner. on such occasions, putting on some makeup gives me a good mood. no, i dont use any of them because im a male and these products are all for women. however, i do apply sunscreen when i stay outdoors for a long time in summer.2. yes, they are generally used by women. what men usually do may be ju

5、st shaving and having a haircut. no, i dont think only women use cosmetics. although men in general do not use such products in daily life, it is possible that male actors and singers wear some makeup when they perform.1. the sentence means that it is very difficult, or even impossible, for a man to

6、 give a right answer when a woman asks him how she looks, no matter how hard he thinks about it and how many different answers he tries.2. men are satisfied with being average-looking, paying little attention to their looks. in contrast, women pay great attention to their body and image, considering

7、 their appearance as not good enough even if they are in fact attractive.3. the interaction of many psychological and societal factors, for example, their childhood experiences with toys, and the influence of the media.4. girls toys are proportioned to have extreme measures of the body (e.g. in term

8、s of height, weight and waist size), whereas boys toys can look weird rather than handsome.5. it implies that men pay little attention to the details of their appearance.6. cindy crawford is mentioned as an example to show that the beauty industry and the media have great influence on womens devotio

9、n to physical beauty and the use of beauty products.17. the author thinks that the claim is not right since men in fact pay little attention to the details of womens appearance.8. women think so because men do not even care about their own appearance. for instance, a man often does not bother to cle

10、an the cream in his hair or ears after shaving.1. i think there are three main factors accounting for womens greater attention to appearance. the first are cultural traditions. it is common in many cultures that people put high value on beauty when they look at women. the second is the requirement o

11、f certain jobs. for example, in china airline companies set certain criteria for appearance (e.g. in terms of height and weight) when they recruit stewards and stewardesses. finally, the influence of the media is another strong factor which shapes womens pursuit of physical beauty. there are a lot o

12、f advertisements of cosmetics and skincare products in various media such as tv, magazines and newspapers. they often have celebrities as the spokesperson for the advertised products, which makes women have an illusion that they could look as good as those famous stars if they use the products. in s

13、hort, these three factors exert immense influence on how women value appearance.2. yes. on certain formal occasions, a person, either female or male, has to pay attention to his attire. sample cases are job interviews, business meetings, weddings, and banquets. this is because to dress properly is a

14、n important element of successful completion of these events. no. people do not have to care what others think of them as long as they feel comfortable and satisfied with their looks themselves. after all, this is the most important source of happiness to people.3. in my opinion, the important trait

15、s of human beauty include two types, one for appearance and one for inner qualities. features that characterize a beautiful appearance are a good-looking body, proper clothes and accessories, as well as use of makeup that matches the occasion or event one is attending. inner qualities that make a pe

16、rson beautiful mainly include good manners and positive personality traits such as honesty, bravery or friendliness.4. yes. women should pay great attention to their appearance and hence need to wear makeup. this is because beauty is, believe it or not, usually an important quality for women to succ

17、eed, for example, when they want to look for a job or an ideal husband. no. what really makes a person beautiful is inner beauty rather than physical appearance. a beautiful look cant last long, but inner beauty, for example, intelligence and honesty, may make a person successful and happy throughou

18、t his life. 5. i would market a new product by three means. first, i can ask a celebrity, for example a famous movie star or a supermodel, to be the brand spokesperson on tv. this is a common practice in the advertising industry, and i think it is very effective. second, i will hire people to distri

19、bute flyers and give away free samples of the product on the streets, so the product can reach potential customers directly. in2addition, i may post advertisements on public transportation vehicles such as buses and subways. in this way, the commercials can be seen by a large number of people.1. def

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21、ientation erased terrorists manufacturers binder imperialists composersachieving gorgeous considered context accessories appreciated complexion handsome comment admirationin hopes of came up with excused herself was obsessed with reaching out to voice an opinion on live up to in terms ofwhen you get

22、 yourself ready to go to school or work in the morning, or attend a party in the evening, you may have to do various preparations. what you consider as essential to prepare largely depends on whether you are a female or a male. women and men take care of their appearance in different ways, which are

23、 mainly shown in three areas.one difference lies in the variety of beauty products that women and men use. women have a great variety of tools and skincare products; for example, combs and clips for hair, brushes for powder foundation, and eyeliners for eyebrows, creams for face, to name just a few.

24、 men, however, do not use so many things. they may comb their hair, but they seldom use cosmetics.another difference involves the amount of clothes women and men have. females usually have many more clothes than men do. you may well be familiar with movie scenes in which a woman tries on the outfits

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