新视野大学英语视听说第四册第二单元课件

1、Watch the video clip from The Princess Diaries and answer the following questions.1. Are you surprised with the look of the princess, after her putting on make-up? What did Polo do to make the princess look gorgeous? changed her hair style did a manicure did a face care did something to her toenails

2、carb n. 碳水化合物 (carbohydrate)fad n. 一时的狂热 (something that is popular or fashionable for only a short time) e.g. This kind of dress is the fad now.sultry adj. 性感的 (sexually attractive) e.g. She is a dark-haired sultry woman.tan v. 晒黑 (make ones skin brown by exposure to the sun) e.g. I have very pale

3、skin that never tans.Botox n. 肉毒毒素vanity n. 虚荣 (the fact of being too proud of ones abilities, or too interested in ones appearance or achievements) e.g. With my usual vanity, I thought he might be falling in love with me.1. Q: Why did Helen get the modeling job? B) She had practiced a lot.2. Q: Wha

4、t do the speakers think about the beauty contest? A) The man speaks favorably of it, but the woman speaks unfavorably.3. Q: What has the woman tried? C) New diets.4. Q: Which of the following is true of Lily? D) She looks brown and attractive.5. Q: What does the woman think the real reason is for me

5、n to have plastic surgery? B) Vanity.KeyWork with your partner and share your answers to the following questions.a. Do you hope to become a model if you are tall enough? Why or why not?b. What do you think of beauty contests? c. What do you do if you hope to lose weight?d. What kind of skin color do

6、 you prefer to have? Why?e. What do you think are the reasons for people to have plastic surgeries? How do women use cosmetics?makeup n. 化妆品化妆品 (cosmetics applied to the face to improve ones appearance)the Dead Sea 死海死海 (约旦和巴勒斯坦之间的大咸湖约旦和巴勒斯坦之间的大咸湖)irritate v. 使使 (身体的一部分身体的一部分) 疼痛疼痛 (make a part of o

7、nes body painful and sore) e.g. Wear rubber gloves while chopping chilies as they can irritate the skin.pricey adj. 昂贵的昂贵的 (informal) (expensive) e.g. The foods great, but its a little pricey.mascara n. 睫毛膏睫毛膏eyelash n. 睫毛睫毛(To be continued)eyeliner n. 眼线膏眼线膏green-eyed adj. 嫉妒的嫉妒的 (jealous) e.g. Eri

8、c was green-eyed of his sisters plement n. 补足物补足物 (something added to complete) e.g. Political knowledge is a necessary complement to science in approaching solutions to these problems.classy adj. 时髦的时髦的 (fashionable) e.g. Mary is a classy woman. (Continued)1. According to Susan, why doesnt Rebecca

9、need makeup? C) Because she is naturally attractive.2. What is the first thing Susan recommends Rebecca to buy? A) A good makeup base.3. What does Susan advise Rebecca to choose in order to avoid looking like a clown? A) A subtle color.4. What is Susans final suggestion to make Rebecca the classiest

10、 of the class? D) Adding some color to her cheeks.5. What does Rebecca ask Susan to recommend at last? B) A lipstick.KeyWork in groups and have a debate on the topic:Is it worthwhile for men to improve their appearance through cosmetic surgery?To be a clever beautystock up 备货；囤积备货；囤积 (make a full st

11、ore of goods) e.g. We have to stock up with food in case theres a flood.discount store 折扣商店折扣商店 (a shop where goods are sold below the usual price)store brand 店铺品牌店铺品牌 (a type of goods that is produced for a particular shop and has the shops name on it)outfit n. 整套服装整套服装 (a set of clothes) e.g. I ne

12、ed a new outfit for the wedding.(To be continued)accessory n.装饰物，小配件装饰物，小配件(additional objects, decorations, etc. that make something more useful or attractive) e.g. The store specializes in wedding gowns and accessories.polished adj. 完美的完美的 (refined) e.g. It was simply a very polished performance.(

13、Continued)KeyMethodsDescriptionSeasonal purchasesYou should buy things at (1)_ of the season. Youll get major (2) _ as you stock up for the next year.Discount storesTheyre perfect for buying things like (3)_.A store brandStores offer current styles that are much cheaper than (4)_.the enddiscountsT-s

14、hirtsbig-name brandsInterchangeable pieces(To be continued)MethodsDescriptionWear-with-anything piecesYou can almost always wear a pair of (6)_ and a white dress shirt; you can wear them (7)_ a week, paired with different accessories.Spending money on accessoriesExamples are nice shoes and fashionab

15、le bags. Such extras make even the (8)_ outfit look polished.(Continued)black trousersseveral timessimpleststylish and fashionableGroup DiscussionAesop (伊索伊索) warns us in his fables: “We should look to the mind, and not to the outward appearance.” However, Greek philosopher Aristotle (亚里士多德亚里士多德), h

16、olds: “Personal beauty is a greater recommendation than any letter of introduction.”Work in small groups to discuss: whether people can be judged by their looks pageant n. 选美竞赛选美竞赛 (beauty contest) e.g. The local company determined to sponsor this years pageant.contestant n. 参赛者参赛者 (someone who take

17、s part in a contest) e.g. The next contestant is Diane from Australia.Atlantic City 大西洋城（美国新泽西州东南部城市）大西洋城（美国新泽西州东南部城市）preliminary adj. 预备性的预备性的 (coming before the main or most important part of something) e.g. Preliminary tests showed that pollution was very high in the river.Beauty contests(To be c

18、ontinued)elimination n. 淘汰淘汰 (defeat in a competition) e.g. We were all disappointed by Janes elimination in the semi-finals.gown n. 女礼服女礼服 (a special long dress worn by a woman, often for dancing or other special occasions) e.g. The new ball gown was a great success.variety show 综艺节目综艺节目 e.g. The v

19、ariety show today has got a lot of good stuff.panel n. 评委会评委会 (a committee appointed to judge a competition) e.g. A panel of scholars are assembled to advise him on this matter. shun v. 避开避开 (avoid; stay away from) e.g. Wilson is a quiet man who shuns publicity.(Continued)(To be continued)bond n. 债券

20、债券 (a certificate of debt issued by a government or corporation to raise money) e.g. The company decides to issue corporate bond to raise money.ceremonial adj. 仪式的仪式的 (of a ceremony) e.g. He represented the nation on ceremonial occasions. lobby v. 游说游说 (persuade; try to influence someone to do somet

21、hing) e.g. Global warming control advocates are lobbying hard for new laws.aspire v. 追求追求 (want to achieve something or be successful) e.g. Johnson aspires to become the companys first woman manager.(Continued)1. Which of the following qualities is especially important in a beauty contest? A) Physic

22、al appearance.2. Why were pageants respected after World War II? B) Because beauty queens started doing useful things.3. Which of the following is one of the criticisms about pageants? A) Focus on physical attractiveness.4. Why may a pageant cause protests and demonstrations in some countries? C) It

23、 goes against the local culture or religion.5. What is the speakers attitude toward beauty contests? D) Neutral.Key Shes having some cosmetic surgery.Expressing surpriseExpressing surprisecosmetic surgery 整容手术整容手术 (plastic surgery)floor v. 使（某人）惊讶得不知所措使（某人）惊讶得不知所措 (surprise or shock someone so much

24、that they do not know what to say or do) e.g. We were floored that so many people came.straighten v. 弄直弄直 (make something straight) e.g. Try straightening your arm to relax.Amy: Did you hear Noras off to South Korea?Bill: Why is she going to South Korea?Amy: Shes having some cosmetic surgery.Bill: (

25、1)_! I thought she was beautiful already.Amy: I know what you mean. (2)_ _.Bill: Was it broken?Amy: No, stupid, shes having it made smaller.Bill: If she wasnt beautiful already, (3)_ _. But she already has a nice nose.1. ScriptIm floored Shes having her nose fixed I could understand getting surgeryA

26、my: But not a fashionable one. (4)_ _. She wants to have a perfect smile.Bill: What for?Amy: She believes (5)_ _.Bill: (6)_ _. Shes also having her teeth straightened a better physical appearance will improve her chances of getting a good jobWe wont even recognize her when she gets backThe facts of

27、cosmetic surgery Aesthetic plastic surgery, also called medical aesthetics, involves techniques intended for the “enhancement” of appearance through surgical and medical techniques, and is specifically concerned with maintaining normal appearance, restoring it, or enhancing it beyond the average lev

28、el toward some aesthetic ideal.In 2006, nearly 11 million cosmetic procedures were performed in the United States alone. The number of cosmetic procedures performed in the United States has increased over 50 percent since the start of the century. Nearly 12 million cosmetic procedures were performed

29、 in 2007, with the five most common surgeries being breast augmentation, liposuction, nasal surgery, eyelid surgery and abdominoplasty. I think I need a facelift. liposuction n. 脂肪抽吸法脂肪抽吸法gorgeous adj. 极其漂亮的，极其吸引人的极其漂亮的，极其吸引人的 (very beautiful)facelift n. 去皱整容术；面部拉皮手术去皱整容术；面部拉皮手术darned adv. 非常非常 (use

30、d to emphasize what you are saying, especially when you are annoyed about something)puffy adj. 肿胀的肿胀的 (swollen) e.g. Her cheeks were puffy with crying.Susan: Hey!Amy: Hi! Do you know anyone whos had cosmetic surgery?Susan: You mean like liposuction? I dont think thats really necessary. (1)_ _. Amy:

31、Honestly, I wont go as far as that. With surgery, (2)_ _.Susan: Yeah, (3)_ _. Amy: I see your point. But (4)_ _. I think (5)_. Why cant we go back to the way things were?1. Script Thats not the way a woman should stay attractiveI might look gorgeous, but it wouldnt be the real me people should be ha

32、ppy with the way they are Im worried about the wrinkles around my eyes I need a facelift(To be continued)Susan: Because I dont know! But, Amy, you wouldnt do that, would you?Amy: Darned right I would! (6)_.Susan: Isnt makeup enough?Amy: Come on, Susan. Be open-minded! Look at my eyes! Theyre puffy.

33、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 dont care what other people think. Im ready for a lift. I dont expect my skin to be baby-smooth, but I should at least be young-looki

34、ng(Continued)Work in groups to discuss the following questions: 1. Are you for cosmetic surgery or against it? 2. What procedures are acceptable to you? 3. If your work requires you to become more young-looking, are you ready to have some cosmetic surgeries? 4. If you had had such a surgery, would y

35、ou keep it a secret from your parents or friends and colleagues, etc? How did you find the plastic surgery there?indispensable adj. 不可缺少的不可缺少的 (someone or something that is so important that it is impossible to manage without them) e.g. She was becoming indispensable to him.wind up 以以告终告终 (unintenti

36、onally get into an unpleasant situation) e.g. She winded up getting the job.Susan: How was your trip to South Korea? (1)_ _?Nora: (2)_. Susan: As I see it, they certainly did a beautiful job on you. (3)_ _!Nora: Thanks, but (4)_ _.Susan: Well, why did you want the surgery after all?Nora: (5) _ _.1.

37、Script How did you find the plastic surgery thereIt was all pretty scary at first If I hadnt recognized your clothes, I wouldnt have known it was you underneath this surgery, its still the same old meIf I want to be competitive in the job market, I think this is indispensableSusan: How can you say t

38、hat! You dont need to change your looks to get a good job. Anyway, shall we get some lunch?Nora: Im not hungry; really Im not.Susan: Did you already have lunch?Nora: (6)_ _. I think Im getting a bit too fat already.Susan: Oh, Nora, dont be so silly! Youre not fat at all, and you need to eat. If you

39、dont eat, youll get sick and wind up in hospital.Nora: OK, maybe I could eat a little bit. I do want to stay healthy. Im skipping lunch. I want to stay in good shape Who is a best candidate for a plastic surgery? The best patient should be in good health, a nonsmoker, within twenty pounds of their i

40、deal weight, not going through major life stress, and motivated by internal desires to look better. Whether a person is a good candidate for a cosmetic surgery can only be answered after a consultation with a prospective plastic surgeon. There are many things to consider including psychiatric condit

41、ions, life stress, medical illness, obesity and motivation. Also there is the risk that the operation is a failure and the question whether you can bear the failure physically and psychologically. Therefore be cautious about the decision and the choice of the surgeon. Do not make this decision light

42、ly.Early twentieth century fashionhourglass figure（女性的）蜂腰体型（女性的）蜂腰体型s-curved adj. S S形弯曲的形弯曲的 (curved in the shape of an S)fitting adj. 合身的合身的 (being the right size) e.g. She wore a tightly-fitting trousers to the party last night.corset n. 紧身胸衣紧身胸衣lingerie n. 女式内衣裤女式内衣裤 (womens underwear)tilt v. 倾斜

43、倾斜 (incline or lean) e.g. She tilted the mirror and began to comb her hair.sporty adj. （衣服）漂亮的，花哨的（衣服）漂亮的，花哨的 (designed to look attractive in a bright informal way) e.g. The couple bought a sporty little car last week with all their savings.cane n. 手杖手杖Emotions Events Fashion of the wealthyIn the ea

44、rly part of the 20th century, few people paid attention to fashion. It was only the very (1)_ who changed their (2)_ to what they thought were the latest fashions of the day.An hourglass figureFashion in the 1900s was designed to give women an hourglass or s-curved (3)_. This was achieved by using a

45、 tightly fitting corset, stiff underwear worn around their hips and waist to make the body look (4)_.wealthyclothing stylesfigureslimmer1. Key( To be continued)Womens dresses Compared to the last century, womens dresses became lighter in (5)_ and materials. A popular style in this period was the lin

46、gerie dress, a very (6)_ white cotton dress with strips of open lace and net. Womens hats In the 1900s womens hats began to grow (7)_. A trend in the early part of this decade was to wear them tilted slightly forward.Mens clothes In Europe, mens clothes had become more (8)_, but the opposite was tru

47、e in the United States. There the popular style was (9)_ shirts with hard white collars worn under sporty jackets.constructionlightformallargerbrightly colored(Continued)( To be continued)Mens hats In the 1900s mens hats continued to be very popular and were worn by both (10)_. When a new type of ha

48、t was first introduced, there was often a period when people from different classes wore it. However, after some time usually members of only (11)_ would wear it. Top hats / cloth caps In the early 20th century, top hats were typically worn by wealthy people especially at formal (12)_, such as weddi

49、ngs and church services. Often they were accompanied by silk gloves and a cane. (13)_, on the other hand, particularly younger workers, would usually wear cloth caps. the rich and the poorone classoccasionsPoorer people(Continued)Watch the video clip from The Princess Diaries and discuss in group ab

50、out the following topic: Do you think students should wear school uniforms?A friendly stylistListeningstylist n. 发型师发型师highway robbery 明抢，索价过高明抢，索价过高 (daylight robbery; charging far too much)disjunction n. 不一致不一致 (lack of harmony) e.g. There is a disjunction between the skills taught in schools and

51、those demanded by employers.imbalance n. 不平衡不平衡 ( lack of balance) e.g. The country is striving to cope with the trade imbalance with other countries.peak n. 尖端，尖顶尖端，尖顶 (a part that forms a point above a surface) e.g. Its a common sense that economies have peaks and troughs.(To be continued)liberal

52、adj. 充足的充足的 (given in large amounts) e.g. As always he is liberal with his jokes.helping n. 一份一份 (a portion) e.g. She was served a large helping of steak in the park.gel n. 凝胶；发胶凝胶；发胶 (a thick oily substance used in some hairstyles)tuft n. 一丛（头发、草等）一丛（头发、草等）(something such as hair or grass that grow

53、s closely together)braid n. 把（头发）编成辫子把（头发）编成辫子pigtail n. 发辫发辫 (a braid of hair)streak n. 挑染挑染 (a line of a lighter color that you put in your hair)(Continued)1. When the stylist mentions $60, what does the customer say? C) Its far too expensive.2. What does the stylist think about the customers hair

54、style? A) There is an imbalance between him and his hairstyle.3. What will the stylist first do with the customers hair? A) He will create peaks.4. What will streaking do to the customers hair according to the stylist? B) It will make it a work of art.5. What is the dialog mainly about? A) How a cus

55、tomer is tricked.KeyWork in pairs to act out the dialogue between a famous hair stylist and a reporter.Situation:You are a reporter and are interviewing a famous hair stylist. You ask some questions on how to improve ones appearance by changing hairstyle: basic factors for a decision on hairstyle, t

56、he relationship between style and figure, style and the shape of ones face, style and hair type and texture, bangs and the face shape, time and effort to put into styling each morning and so on.Is it true beauty?Camilla 卡米拉人名卡米拉人名Cupid n. 爱神丘比特爱神丘比特 (the god of love)beholder n. 观看者；旁观者观看者；旁观者 (someo

57、ne who sees something) e.g. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.smear v. 涂，抹涂，抹 (spread a sticky or oily material across a surface) e.g. My sister smeared herself with suntan oil and slept by the swimming pool.(To be continued)healer n. 治疗物治疗物 (medicine for healing) e.g. Time, as people say, is a g

58、reat healer.roughness n. 粗糙；不平滑粗糙；不平滑 (the state of being not smooth) e.g. The roughness of the surface gives great friction.resilience n. 弹性弹性 (elasticity) e.g. Stones have no resilience.bald adj. 秃（头）秃（头） (lacking hair on the head) e.g. He started to be bald in his twenties.(Continued)1. When the

59、woman says that Camilla must have put makeup on with a spoon, she means Camilla uses makeup in small amounts.2. The woman believes that natural materials can bring ones beauty out.3. The woman believes cucumbers will make ones skin rough.4. The man suggests the woman write a book on beauty secrets.5

60、. The woman is serious when she recommends the man to put cucumber slices on his bald spot.KeyFTFTFSmart packingdressy adj. 正式的，讲究的正式的，讲究的 (suitable for formal occasions) e.g. At an office, so we need to be dressy.slacks n. 宽松的长裤宽松的长裤turquoise n. 蓝绿色蓝绿色pashmina n. 披肩披肩chic n. 流行款式流行款式 (fashionable s