《牛津英语(上海版)高中二年级第二学期》(课本s2b).docVIP

Module 1 Happiness Unit 1 What is beauty? Reading A What do you know about ...? Look at the pictures, and then discuss the questions below with your classmates. stretch/lips stretch/necks pierce/noses 1 These people have changed their appearance to be beautiful. What do you think of their appearance? Why? 2 How did people in ancient China change their appearance to look beautiful? 3 What do people do to change their appearance nowadays? B Skimming Look at the picture below, skim the transcript on the following page, and then answer the questions. 1 What is happening here? What is this place? 2 When there are two speakers on a programme, what can you predict about their opinions? 3 Look at the title. What do you think they will be talking about? C Scanning Scan the transcript and complete these notes. Ways of becoming ‘beautiful’ In the past: 1 removing your __________ (Europe) 2 stretching your ___________ (South-East Asia) 3 stretching your __________ or ___________ (Africa) In the present: 1 watching __________ 2 keeping yourself ___________ 3 having __________ 2 Suffering to be beautiful Read the transcript below from a radio programme called Head to Head. 5 Host: Good morning. Today’s topic is beauty. What is beauty? And, to what lengths can or should we go to make ourselves more beautiful? In the studio today are two beautiful women to help answer these questions! Sue Leslie, a former model who is now a successful businesswoman, and Elizabeth Cade, a writer and lecturer. Sue, perhaps we could start with you. Is beauty important? SL: Well, first, thanks for the compliment, Mary. Now, I think that in today’s world, it is important to look your best. You should watch what you eat and keep yourself fit. And if that’s not enough, then cosmetic surgery can change people’s lives. Host: Elizabeth, what’s your viewpoint? 10 15 EC: I think it’s up to everyone to decide what is right for them, but I do feel that people should be happy with themselves, regardl