（整理）阅读教程一Unit4.ppt

Reading Two Check your vocabulary Translate the following sentences. 奶奶总有一个习惯，在箱子里藏上一些钱，以备不时之需。 Grandma always kept a bit of money tucked away in case there was an emergency. 我的国家在过去五年里饱受了战争和贫困之苦。 My country has been stricken by / with war and poverty for the past five years. 他有办法让大家都喜欢他。 He managed to endear himself to everybody. 卡车非装卸货物时不得在此停车。 Lorries may only park here when loading or unloading. Reading Three – Just the Job Kate Moss Super Model Background Knowledge A model is a person who is employed for the purpose of displaying and promoting fashion, clothing or other products and for advertising or promotional purposes or who poses for works of art. Model Modeling is distinguished from other types of public performance, such as an acting, dancing or mime artist, although the boundary is not well defined. However, models express emotion in their photographs, and many describe themselves as actors. Models are generally not expected to verbally express themselves unless to visually enhance a photograph. Background Knowledge Types of models include fashion, glamour, fitness, bikini, fine art, baby or teen and body-part models. Model Not all models are considered beautiful: character models portray ordinary people and humorous types, mostly in print work and in commercials. Photo manipulation and cosmetic surgery also enable people with body imperfections to model and change their looks to suit a certain role. Check Your Comprehension Exercise on P. 84 Group Discussion According to the passage, what are those qualities required for modeling career? How do you interpret the title “Just the Job”? Have you ever fancied rising to sudden fame? What is your attitude towards becoming famous overnight? Para. 2 His is the kind of success story which fuels the imagination of thousands of young people round the world. His success story stimulates many young people round the world and makes them dream of their own successes. Para. 2 The agency took som