综合英语：unit 2 the virtures of growing old.ppt

Discussion The Virtues of Growing Older Carol Siskin Our society worships youth. Advertisements convince us to buy Grecian Formula and , so we can hide the gray in our hair. Middle-aged folks work out in gyms and jog down the street, trying to delay the effects of aging. Wouldn’t any person over thirty gladly sign with the devil just to be young ? Isn’t aging an experience to be Perhaps it is un-American to say so, but I believe the answer is “No.” Being young is often pleasant, but being older has distinct advantages. Grecian Formula is a popular men’s hair coloring product in the United States. Olay originated in South Africa as Oil of Olay. It is a brand based around facial moisturizer and skin care products. It claims to have the effect of helping people to stay looking young. Advertisements convince us to buy Grecian Formula and Oil of Olay so we can hide the gray in our hair. gladly sign with the devil just to be young again Writing Skills---writing technique Writing Skills -----rhetorical?device Summary Assignment Text Retelling Text Retelling Daisy: Now, why don’t we see if we can’t find something else for you to do? Benjamin: I have a feeling there’s a lot of things I can’t remember. Daisy: Well, like what, sugar? Benjamin: It’s like there’s this whole life I had, and I can’t remember what it was. Daisy: It’s okay. It’s okay to forget things. Voiceover: Many times, he would simply forget who or where he was. Subtitles As the name of the movie suggests, Benjamin’s case was curious because he was born old: with curves over his body, and all the appearance symbols of old people. However, his life continued. As he was growing from old to young, while others were the contrary, he has