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IV. Look at the sentences which you completed in Exercise III. What type of verb construction is usedWe use have/get something done to say that we organise somebody to do something for us. Ask and answer questions with have/get something done, using the prompts a-i. Examples: Have you ever had your hair dyed? Would you ever get your nose pierced? a) ears pierced d) nose/lip/tongue/ eyebrow pierced g) hair permed b) hair dyed e) a tattoo done h) hair cut very short c) hair shaved off f) legs waxed i) plastic surgery done V. Choose one of the following statements and prepare an argument to support it. (Don't worry if you don't believe in it!) Make some notes first. 1. "It's much more important for women to be attractive than for men." 2. "You don't have to be physically perfect to be attractive. You just have to be self-confident." 3. "Beauty contests are an insult to women." 4. "There are many disadvantages in being good-looking." 5. "To be beautiful, you have to suffer."
VI. Roleplay a conversation between two people. One person has decided to have a tattoo done, the other is trying to persuade him/her not to. Use some of these ideas: · tattoo where on the body? · what type? · need parents' permission (under 16) · painful · indelible · looks good/tough/ fashionabLe/cool · friend has tattoo · don't mind the pain VII. When do you think plastic surgery is a good idea?
VIII. You are a journalist who works on the problem page of a magazine. You receive a letter from someone who is worried about his/her appearance. Write a reply giving advice and encouragement. Start like this:
IX. Describe your ideal partner. Talk about appearance and personality. Start: "My ideal partner would be ......................... He/She would have .......................... " Anorexia · Can someone be too thin? What are some of the medical dangers associated with lack of food? · What do you know about the medical condition anorexia nervosa? Do you know how it is treated?
\ Comprehension 1. What time is Rachel weighed? 2. Whydoes Rachel stand on the scales backwards? 3. How many times has Rachel been in hospital? 4 What food is particularly difficult for Rachel to eat? 5 What is one of the side effects of anorexia?
'TV brings eating disorders to Fiji' Figi a nation that has traditionally cherished the fuller figure, has been struck by an outbreak of eating disorders since the arrival of television in 1995, according to a recent study. Researchers from Harvard say the western images and values have led to an increase indisorders such as anorexia and bulimia. In 1998 - 38 months after the station went on air - a survey revealed that 74% of teenage girls felt they were 'too big or fat'. 15% of the girls reported they had vomited to control their weight. Anne Becker, an anthropologist from Harvard, said: 'Nobody was dieting in Fiji 10 years ago, the teenagers see TV as a model for how one gets by in the modern world.' Many groups say the worldwide increase in eating disorders is down to the prevalence of images equating a slim figure with beauty. But some doctors have questioned whether such disorders are caused by culture or are transmitted from generation to generation in genes. BBC News Online Comprehension 1. When did television arrive in Fiji? 2. What was the traditional Fijian attitude to women's figures? 3. Why are so many teenagers dieting? 4. Why are eating disorders increasing? 5. What other causes of eating disorders are there? Discussion 1. What do you think causes anorexia? Do you think anorexia is a physical or mental illness, or both? 2. Why do you think young people, especially women, feel such pressure to be thin? 3. Should parents and teachers bear some of the responsibility for this pressure? Why, why not? 4. How do you think eating disorders such as anorexia should be treated? Should they involve the patient being treated against his or her will? 5. Do you think an enforced eating regime helps the sufferers, or would therapy get to the heart of the problem? 6. Do you think it is possible for someone with anorexia to be completely cured? If not, why not? 7. Do you think men are becoming more interested in the way they look - and therefore more prone to suffer from eating disorders? Activities Activity A. Debate the following issue: Images in the media are solely to blame for the growth in anorexia among teenagers. Activity B Imagine you are the parent of an anorexic boy or girl. You can see how ill your child is becoming, despite the fact that the youngster refuses to acknowledge a problem. Who can you ask for advice on how to deal with the situation before it is too late - your partner, the family doctor, a counsellor? Describe your feelings and exactly how you plan to resolve the problem. Networking Find out more about treatments for anorexia mil bulimia nervosa in your country. Are these treatments successful? Books: Anorexia and Hulimia: Your Questions Answered (Element Guide Series) by Julia Buckroyd Diana: Her True Story by Andrew Morton The Lang Road Back, A Survivor's Guide to Anorexia by Judy Tarn Sargent. Websites: www.bbc.co.uk www.rcpsych.ac.uk
Beauty Contests · Do you think beauty competitions are a thing of the past? · Are any beauty competitions still held in your country? If so, describe them.
Talking point: Are beauty contests outdated?
of old - this year's contestants will be seen in a 'more natural environment' relaxing in jeans and T-shirts. But in sanitising the contest are the organisers removing the meat-market factor or simply being prudes? Why is there no Mr World contest? Critics are inclined to pan the pageant as an excuse for people to leer at semi-naked women, judging them on their looks and figure alone. But this year's Miss Malaysia thinks the contest has moved on. 'I think everyone is going to be surprised at how spectacular the event is going to be and how down to earth it is, and they're really making an effort to move into the 21st century,' she said. Founder of Miss World,Eric Morley, said broadcasters had been foolish to drop the annual ritual. 'People love a competition and when it comes to beauty everyone's an expert,' he said. They like to watch Miss World and say "Why did she win? My wife's better looking than her".' What do you think? Votes: Yes 7% No 93% Beauty pageants are harmless, eh? Then why do so many young girls starve themselves to live up to a ridiculous ideal that these pageants promote and celebrate? I don't think that one can ban them, but at the very least, throw some normal-sized people in there. Kristen Nkolaisen, USA Beauty contests are outdated because it is in the eye of the beholder and the contests are meaningless. Also, how can it be Miss World when only 86 out of 191 countries take part? I get the feeling that they try to emphasise beauty as white, or not too dark. Yoet Sano, UK Of course not, if over a billion people watch the contest clearly it is not outdated. The argument that it exploits women is absurd. The contestants willingly take part, enjoy it and hope it will provide lucrative careers in fashion or modelling. Feminists need to be reminded that feminists do not own the contestants' bodies and therefore don't need feminist permission to participate. David Gordon, UK Beauty contests can serve no real purpose in the fast moving modern world where women have started to drift away from their stereotypical portrayal as sex objects. RKR, India Beauty contests are not outdated because its simply human nature to look at beautifulpeople. In fact, when it comes to the level of Miss World or Miss Universe, pageants can promote cultural exchange. I sincerely believe not too many people have heard of many of the smaller countries represented at these contests. Besides, how many young people can have a genuine opportunity to travel and be a representative of his/her own country like the participants of Miss World do? Carter Kwong, Canada BBC Online Comprehension 1. Is Miss World returning to television? 2. How is the new version different? 3. Why is Miss World popular according to its founder, Eric Morley? 4. Explain what Yoel Sano means by beauty "is in the eye of the beholder". 5. What benefits might contestants get after taking part in beauty contests? 6. Explain how beauty pageants promote cultural exchange.
Discussion 1. Which of the speakers do you agree with most? Were any points made that you particularly agree/disagree with? 2. What effect do you think beauty competitions have on the contestants? 3. Do you know of any beauty competitions for men? Are they different in any way? 4. Do different countries and cultures have different ideas of beauty, or is there a common ideal of world beauty? 5. Doyou think beauty contests are biased towards women of a certain race? 6. Do you think beauty contests are outdated? Why, why not? 7. Do you think beauty competitions such as Miss World are demeaning or insulting to women? Why, why not? Activities Activity A. Role-play: In groups, imagine you are a team of producers for a TV channel. Recently it has been suggested that a beauty competition might be a good way of attracting more viewers. You need to think about:
When you have finished, present and compare your ideas with those of other groups in the class. Who has the best proposal? Activity B Write a response to the article. Or write up your proposal for the directors of the TV channel. Explain to them what the programme is and why you think it will be successful (you need them to back this project) Networking Find out more about beauty contests all over the world. What kinds of people enter, and how popular are they? Would you enter? Book: The Beauty Myth by Naomi Wolf Film: Drop Dead Gorgeous 1999 directed by Mirhael Patrick Jann Video: Investigative Reports Beauty Pageants: Bright Lights, Big Business (1994) Websites: pageantcenter.com/history.html www beautycontestinfo.com/in dex.htm
What is Your Wardrobe Worth? · What was the last item of clothing you bought? How much did you spend? · How important are clothes to you?
Comprehension 1. How much does Rachida pay for a dress? 5. What clothes does she wear during the week? 2. Are trousers Rachida's favourite clothing? 6. What was the most expensive item Roz ever bought? 3. Who are her favourite designers? 7. What are the advantages of wearing a uniform? 4. Does Roz spend a lot on clothes? Discussion 1. Which woman's attitude to clothes is closest to your own? 2. What is your reaction to the prices Rachida is happy to pay for her clothes? 3. Do you think there is something immoral in paying so much for a dress when so many people can't afford to eat? 4. Do you think designer goods - such as Gucci. Chanel and Dior - are worth the money, or are you paying for the name? 5. Do you follow fashion trends closely? Why, why not? 6. Do you think women spend more on shopping than men? What things do men spend more on? 7. Do you think people judge others by the clothes they wear? Why, why not?
Activities Activity A. Debate the issue: You are what you wear. Activity B Write an account similar to the article about the contents of your wardrobe. If you wish to keep your clothes a secret or make your wardrobe more interesting, invent the details! Or Write a letter to one of die women in die article telling her what you think about her attitude towards clothes. Networking Find out about the fashion industry in your country. Books:Coco Chanel and Chanel by David Bond, Gianni Versace by Richard Martin, The End of Fashion: The Mass Marketing of the Clothing Business by Terri Agins Film:Pret a Porter (1994) by Robert Altman TV: Absolutely Fabulous Websites: click.hotbot.com www.fashion.net/ www.harrods.com www.vogue.com
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