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Advanced - Speaking
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Advanced - Speaking
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Advanced - Speaking
STEP ONE
Brainstorm: Brainstorm with a partner(s) words and ideas associated with "beauty" for 2 minutes. Spend another 5 minutes or less discussing the words and ideas together.
STEP TWO
Do you agree or disagree? Why? a. Beauty is easy to define. b. A beautiful inside (personality) is more important than a beautiful outside (appearance). c. Someday almost everyone will get plastic surgery. d. Natural beauty is better than the beauty that comes with surgery. e. Anyone can be beautiful.
STEP THREE
The Article: Read the article, and work with a partner to understand it. Lastly, summarize in your own words.
STEP FOUR
Discuss: Talk about the following questions in pairs/groups. Remember to support your answers! a. Did you like this article? b. Do you think society in general has an unrealistic and unhealthy idea of beauty? Why/not? c. How has society's opinion of beauty changed over the years? Why has it changed? d. Do you think beautiful pageants are a good idea? Why/not? e. Which is more important, a beautiful face or a beautiful personality? Why do you think so? f. Do you think a similar contest would be successful in your country? Why/not?
STEP FIVE
Discuss: What characteristics or qualities define beauty? Brainstorm two ideas with a partner and provide reasons. Share your answers with another pair of students, and decide on the best idea together. Idea#1:
Idea#2: