新视野视听说4-02课件

1、Beauty Can Be Bought 1Lead-in Questions 2Words and Expressions 3 Topic Discussion 4Speaking Out Contents Lead-in Questions 1. In what way can people improve their appearance? 2. Why do some people want to improve their appearance? 3. Whats the advantages and disadvantages of doing a plastic surgery(

2、整型手术)? 4. How can one keep a balance between low costs and high fashion in clothes? Sentences for your reference: In my opinion It seems that many people It certainly has many advantages/disadvantage, but There seems to be a trend that I think we might neglect some old people. For example It seems t

3、o me that There seems to be a lot of problems. For instance As far as Im concerned Lead-in Questions Can beauty be bought? If can, In what way can people improve their appearance? Lead-in Questions Some just want to improve their looks in small ways. For example: Go on a diet to have a good figure.

4、Lead-in Questions Use some makeup to improve their appearance. Lead-in Questions Put a facial mask on their faces during the night. Lead-in Questions Have their teeth straightened, or have nails polished. Lead-in Questions But others want to improve their appearance doing a plastic surgery . The fol

5、lowing phrases are used in describing plastic surgery. Can you figure out their meanings? facelift single-fold eyelid teeth braces facial mask double-fold eyelid crows feet liposuction eye shadow 面膜面膜 单眼皮单眼皮 面部拉皮手术面部拉皮手术 牙箍牙箍 双眼皮双眼皮 脂肪抽吸术脂肪抽吸术 眼影眼影 鱼尾纹鱼尾纹 Words and Expressions Words and Expressions

6、What is a blonde? A blonde: a female with fair complexion and fair hair In American culture a blonde is often beautiful but somewhat stupid Topic Discussion Aesop (伊索) warns us in his Fables : “We should look to the mind, and not to the outward appearance.” However, Greek philosopher Aristotle (亚里士多

7、德), holds: “Personal beauty is a greater recommendation than any letter of introduction.” Work in small groups to discuss: whether people can be judged by their looks Topic Discussion Reference 1 I agree with what Aesop says. We should never judge people by their appearance, otherwise we may easily

8、be cheated. Nowadays, many unemployed people dress up to be university students, journalists, or even government officials, to cheat people out of their money, so we have to be very careful. Actually, even at a job interview, it is very important to dress properly. The employer may attach more impor

9、tance to ones qualities, such as sincerity, creativity and communication skills than to ones appearance. Topic Discussion Reference 2 Clothes make the man. Although we are often told not to “judge a book by its cover”, or a mans intelligence and abilities by his looks, the truth is that a persons ap

10、pearance does say plenty about him. It tells us a lot about his personality, his education, his judgment, and even the opinion he holds of himself. So in my opinion，Aristotle was right in saying “Personal beauty is greater recommendation than any letter of introduction.” But I also think that person

11、al beauty is not just a matter of good looks or well chosen clothes; gestures, voice, the way one moves and talks are just as important because they reveal one s character, too. Topic Discussion Should we follow the fashion? Topic Discussion The Affirmative Side: 1. Fashion is a reflection of societ

12、y and the times. It changes as society and the times progress, we should keep pace with them too. 2. The world will become a dull place to live in if all people wear clothes of the same style and color. 3. Fashions make people look younger and more beautiful. This is exactly what young people pursue

13、 these days. 4. Fashionable people are usually popular with others and they can be accepted more easily. Topic Discussion The Negative Side: 1. Fashion appeals only to those who dont have a real sense of beauty. 2. Top designers in Paris and London are dictatorial for they define the fashion and the whole world rushes to obey. 3. People sometimes look odd with the so-called fashionable hairstyles, makeup and dre