新视野视听说4-02课件

1、Beauty Can Be Bought1Lead-in Questions2Words and Expressions3Topic Discussion4Speaking OutContentsLead-in Questions 1. In what way can people improve their appearance? 2. Why do some people want to improve their appearance? 3. Whats the advantages and disadvantages of doing a plastic surgery(整型手术)?

2、4. How can one keep a balance between low costs and high fashion in clothes?Sentences for your reference:In my opinionIt seems that many people It certainly has many advantages/disadvantage, butThere seems to be a trend thatI think we might neglect some old people. For exampleIt seems to me thatTher

3、e seems to be a lot of problems. For instanceAs far as Im concernedLead-in Questions Can beauty be bought? If can, In what way can people improve their appearance?Lead-in Questions Some just want to improve their looks in small ways. For example: Go on a diet to have a good figure.Lead-in Questions

4、Use some makeup to improve their appearance.Lead-in Questions Put a facial mask on their faces during the night.Lead-in Questions Have their teeth straightened, or have nails polished.Lead-in QuestionsBut others want to improve their appearance doing a plastic surgery .The following phrases are used

5、 in describing plastic surgery. Can you figure out their meanings?facelift single-fold eyelid teeth braces facial mask double-fold eyelid crows feet liposuctioneye shadow 面膜面膜单眼皮单眼皮面部拉皮手术面部拉皮手术牙箍牙箍双眼皮双眼皮脂肪抽吸术脂肪抽吸术眼影眼影鱼尾纹鱼尾纹Words and ExpressionsWords and Expressions What is a blonde?A blonde: a femal

6、e with fair complexion and fair hairIn American culture a blonde is often beautiful but somewhat stupidTopic Discussion Aesop (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), holds: “Personal beauty is a grea

7、ter recommendation than any letter of introduction.” Work in small groups to discuss: whether people can be judged by their looks Topic DiscussionReference 1I agree with what Aesop says. We should never judge people by their appearance, otherwise we may easily be cheated. Nowadays, many unemployed p

8、eople dress up to be university students, journalists, or even government officials, to cheat people out of their money, so we have to be very careful. Actually, even at a job interview, it is very important to dress properly. The employer may attach more importance to ones qualities, such as sincer

9、ity, creativity and communication skills than to ones appearance. Topic DiscussionReference 2Clothes make the man. Although we are often told not to “judge a book by its cover”, or a mans intelligence and abilities by his looks, the truth is that a persons appearance does say plenty about him. It te

10、lls us a lot about his personality, his education, his judgment, and even the opinion he holds of himself. So in my opinion，Aristotle was right in saying “Personal beauty is greater recommendation than any letter of introduction.” But I also think that personal beauty is not just a matter of good lo

11、oks or well chosen clothes; gestures, voice, the way one moves and talks are just as important because they reveal one s character, too.Topic DiscussionShould we follow the fashion?Topic Discussion The Affirmative Side: 1. Fashion is a reflection of society and the times. It changes as society and t

12、he times progress, we should keep pace with them too. 2. The world will become a dull place to live in if all people wear clothes of the same style and color. 3. Fashions make people look younger and more beautiful. This is exactly what young people pursue these days. 4. Fashionable people are usual

13、ly popular with others and they can be accepted more easily. Topic Discussion The Negative Side: 1. Fashion appeals only to those who dont have a real sense of beauty. 2. Top designers in Paris and London are dictatorial for they define the fashion and the whole world rushes to obey. 3. People sometimes look odd with the so-called fashionable hairstyles, makeup and dre