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We examine some of the extremes people have gone to in their search for perfect beauty.
Ancient "beauty"
The Chinese used to consider tiny feet a mark of beauty, leading women to bind their feet and causing pain for life. Foot-binding was forbidden by the Communists but its effects can still be observed among Chinese older women. Elizabethan women "painted" their faces white with highly dangerous lead-based make-up in imitation of their pale-skinned Queen. Ladies also shaved their hairline to give the appearance of a high forehead like the Queen's. Men and women have been wearing wigs and corsets for centuries.
Cut it out!
Is beauty in the eye of the beholder? As the number of people having cosmetic surgery increases, fewer people now regard it as "unnatural". As ancient history shows, those in the public eye and in positions of power and health were often perceived as the most beautiful people around. The situation hasn't changed much. Experts say that these days we are constantly shown images of "beauty" and "perfection" through the media, and told that those who achieve beauty, achieve success and happiness. Presumably then, the longer your life will be successful and happy, too.
A. Read the text and decide whether the following statements are True or False. Quote from the text to support your answer.
1. Beauty wasn't always considered important. ____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________ 3. It is impossible to change the look of your face through cosmetic surgery. __________________________________________________________________________ 4. Some women spend fortunes trying to look perfect. ____________________________________________________________________________ 5. Cosmetic surgery is still considered an act against nature by many. ____________________________________________________________________________ 6. The media convey the idea that beauty is the fast way to success and a happy life. ____________________________________________________________________________
B. Match the words taken from the text with the correct definition.
C. Make a list of the different ways people change their appearance or try to stay young nowadays.
1. use make-up 2. ............................... copy 3. ............................... sew 4. ............................... put 5. ............................... remove 6. ............................... reshape
D. Listen to the song and fill in the gaps.
TRUE COLOURS
You with the sad eyes Don't be discouraged
It's hard to take courage In a world full of people You can lose sight of it all And the darkness inside you Can make you feel so small
Shining through
And that's why I love you So don't be afraid to let them show Your true colours True colours are beautiful Like a rainbow
Show me a smile then
Now read the options and decide on the meaning of the expression "showing someone your true colours".
1. stop wearing make-up 2. showing your hair's natural colour 3. revealing someone's real personality and inner beauty.
Date: 2015-02-28; view: 2052
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