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II. Basic Listening Practice
1. Script
W: Did you hear? Helen got modeling jib! She’s going to be sashaying down the catwalk.
M: Wow, that’s great! All that walking practice really paid off. And foe once she won’t be complaining about being so tall. Q: Why did Helen get modeling job?
2. Script
M: Julia, come and see the Miss America contest on TV. All those beautiful girls are walking around in bathing suits, so the judges can decide who has the best figure. W: Bah! That’s the worst kind of exploitation. They are treating women like toys for people to enjoy. I would never take part in this kind of contest. Q: What do the man and the woman think about the beautify contest?
3. Script
W: What shall I do? I’m fat. I want to be slim and beauty, but I’m fat. I’ve tried all the new ideas, high carb and low carb, but nothing works.
M: Those diets are just fads, popular for a while and then forgotten. Just follow the usual diet with fruits, vegetables, fish, water, and get plenty of exercise. Before long you’ll see results. Q: What has the woman tried?
4. Script
W1: I think Lily is really attractive. She’s half Spanish and has this really sultry look
about her.
W2: That explains why she tans so well. I’ve always been jealous of her skin color in
the summer.
Q: Which of following is true of Lily?
5. Script
M: Trust me, it was tight there on the Internet: “Plastic Surgery Increasing at a Faster Rate Among Men”. Apparently more and more men are trying to improve their appearance.
W: I saw it too on the news. Face-lifts, nose jobs, and box to hide wrinkle are now very popular with men. Men say it’s for business reasons, but we know it’s vanity. Q: What does the woman think the real reason is that men have plastic surgery?
Keys: 1.B 2.A 3. C 4D 5B
III. Listening In
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Task 1:How do women use cosmetics?
Susan: Rebecca, nice to run into you here. Shopping for anything special?
Rebecca: Yes, Susan, makeup. You know, there's a new boy in my law class and I want to make an impression on him.
Susan: I'm the one who wears makeup, not you. I've always thought you looked very attractive without makeup—you know, sort of natural.
Rebecca: Well, thanks, Susan, but most girls wear makeup these days and I want to compete.
Susan: Maybe I can help. My suggestion is that you start with a good makeup base. Look here, this one is made from natural products from the Dead Sea, so it won't irritate your skin.
Rebecca: OK. A bit expensive, but I guess I'm worth it. What's next?
Susan: You want to give a good overall impression. You have beautiful eyes, so you should highlight them with some mascara to make your eyelashes look fuller and thicker.
Rebecca: I'll buy this one—also made from natural products. How about eyeliner too? Susan: Yes, but you want a subtle color to bring out the green in your eyes... without looking like a clown!
Rebecca: That's what I want... to make other girls into green-eyed monsters. How does this one look?
Susan: Good choice. Now if we can add a bit of color to your cheeks, you will be the classiest of the class.
Rebecca: Thanks! But you haven't said anything about lipstick. I'll need a tube of that, too.
Susan: This color will perfectly complement to the rest of your makeup. You look elegant and classy.
1、According to Susan, why doesn’t Rebecca need makeup? 2、What is the first thing Susan recommends Rebecca to buy?
3、What does Susan advise Rebecca to choose in order to avoid looking like a clown? 4、What is Susan’s final suggestion to make Rebecca the classiest of the class? 5、What does Rebecca ask Susan to recommend at last?
Keys: CAADB
Task 2: The Voice Lift Script :To be a clever beauty
Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. I hope you’ll find it interesting how to be fashionable without spending too much money.
Sure, some famous stars always look stylish. They have unlimited clothing budgets that put the latest looks at their fingertips! But you can also look amazing without spending lots of money on your wardrobes. Simple try the following suggestions on
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for size.
First, you should make seasonal purchases; that is, you should buy winter coats, leather jackets, bathing suits, ad summer dress at the end of the season. You’ll get major discounts as you stock up for the next year.
If you want clothes to wear right now, you can go to discount stores. They may not be the place to buy an expensive evening dress, but they’re perfect for buying things like T-shirts
There is yet another cheap way of you to buy stylish clothes. Many department stores have a store brand. It means they offer current styles but are much cheaper than big-name brands.
To save money, an important principle for you to follow is to not buy “outfits”. With the exception of suits, interchangeable piece are more affordable—buying clothing in separate.
Wear-with- anything pieces are always a good buy. For example, you can almost always wear a pair of black trousers and a white dress skirt; you can wear them several times a week, paired with different accessories.
If you can’t afford expensive clothes, you can spend money on accessories such as nice shoes and fashionable bags. Such extras make even the simplest outfit look polished.
Finally, a great haircut always helps. When you hair looks fabulous, you look more stylish and fashionable. Money-saving Methods Detailed Description seasonal purchases You should buy things at the end of the season. You’ll get major discounts, as you stockup for the next year. Discount stores They’re perfect for buying things like T-shirts. A store brand Stores offer current styles that are much cheaper than big-name brands. Not buying outfits Buying separates are much more affordable. Wear-with- anything pieces You can almost always wear a pair of black trousers and a white dress skirt; you can wear them several times a week, paired with different accessories. Spend money on accessories Examples are nice shoes and fashionable bags. Such extras make even the simplest outfit look polished A great haircut You look more stylish and fashionable with a nice haircut. Task3:
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Script: Beauty contests
A beauty contest, or beauty pageant, is based mainly, though not only, on the physical beauty of the contestants. But often it also includes personality, talent demonstration, and question responses as criteria of judgment.
The origin of modern beauty pageants can be traced to the Miss America Pageant, which was first held in Atlantic City in 1921. This pageant eventually included preliminary eliminations, an evening gown competition, musical variety shows, and judging by the panel. Still, the contests were at first shunned by middle-class society. Pageants did not become respectable until World War II, when beauty queens were recruited to sell bonds and to entertain the troops. The Miss America Pageant is the largest provider of college scholarships for women in the world.
Many trade associations have multi-level beauty contests which select queens as ceremonial representatives. The queens may appear at official receptions to present awards, to represent the industry in festivals, to present consumer information to the public, or even to lobby for the industry. For example the South Carolina Watermelon Queen may do a tour of supermarkets to do tastings of different varieties of watermelons. With the increasing popularity of beauty contests, winners have become role models for many young girls. They aspire to become a beauty queen one day. However, there are also criticisms of beauty contests. Although some contests are not based purely on physical appearance, \contestants are unlikely to win, no matter how talented, intelligent, kind-hearted and educated they are. In addition, since \in these pageants is usually represented by unusually thin women, some people question this concept of beauty. Worse still, if a pageant violates the religious or cultural practices of a country, it may cause protests and demonstrations.
1、Which of the following qualities is especially important in a beauty contest? 2、Why were pageants respected after World War II?
3、Which of the following is one of the criticisms about pageants?
4、Why may a pageant cause protests and demonstrations in some countries? 5、What is the speaker’s attitude toward beauty contest?
Keys:ABACD
IV. Speaking Out
MODEL 1 She’s having some cosmetic surgery.
Amy: Did you hear Nora’s off to Korea? Bill: why is she going to Korea?
Amy: She is having some cosmetic surgery.
Bill: I’m floored! I thought she was beautiful already. Amy: I know what you mean. She’s having her nose fixed. Bill: Was it broken?
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Amy: No, stupid, she’s having it made smaller.
Bill: If she wasn’t beautiful already, I could understand getting surgery. But she
already has a nice nose.
Amy: But not a fashionable one. She’s also having her teeth straighten. She wants to
have a perfect smile. Bill: What for?
Amy: She believes a better physical appearance will improve her chance of getting a good job.
Bill: We won’t even recognize her when she gets back.
MODEL2 I think I need a face-lift. Script
Susan: Hey!
Amy: Hi! Don’t you know anyone who’s had cosmetic surgery?
Susan: You mean like a liposuction? I don’t think that’s necessary. That’s not the way a woman should stay attractive.
Amy: Honestly, I won’t go as far as that. With surgery, I might look gorgeous, but it wouldn’t be the real me.
Susan: Yeah, people should be happy with the way they are.
Amy: I see your point. But I’m worried about the wrinkle around my eyes. I think I
need a face-lift. Why can’t we go back to the way things were?
Susan: Because…I don’t know! But, Amy, you wouldn’t do that, would you?
Amy: Darned right I would! I don’t expect my skin to be baby-smooth, but I should at least be young-looking. Susan: Isn’t makeup enough?
Amy: Come on, Susan. Be open-minded! Look at my eyes! They’re puffy. And my lower lids are dark and loose, and full of lines and circles. I really hope surgery can wipe out the tired look.
Susan: But what would other people think?
Amy: I don’t care other people think. I’m already for a lift.
MODEL 3 : How did you find the plastic surgery there? Script
Susan: How was your trip to Korea? How did you find the plastic surgery there? Nora: It was all pretty scary at first. Susan: As I see it, they certainly did a beautiful job for you. If I hadn’t recognized your clothes, I wouldn’t have known it was you!
Nora: Tanks, but underneath this surgery, it’s still the same old me. Susan: Well, why did you want the surgery after all?
Nora: If I want to be competitive in the job market, I think this is indispensable.
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