Unit 11 - Fashion and Beauty

Unit 11 - Fashion and Beauty

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In this unit, you will read about and discuss various issues related to fashion and beauty. These issues are so current that they are bound to arouse your interest and get you in a participative mood for your classes. The content of the unit is illustrated by cartoons, pictures, articles, and a screenplay.

Question 1

What physical attributes define the current standards of beauty for men and for women?

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MEN

• tall

• well-built

• shredded

• shining smile

• blond hair

• blue/green eyes

WOMEN

• tall

• slim

• fit

• straight hair

• small nose

Question 2

Which issues might arise from trying to meet the existing standards of beauty of our society? Check (✓) all that apply.

Multiple Select

Check two (2) that apply.

• a) unemployment

• b) eating disorders

• c) low self-esteem

• d) marriage

Multiple Select

Check three (3) that apply.

• e) drug consumption

• f) car accidents

• g) addiction to cosmetic surgery

• h) excessive exercise

Multiple Select

Check two (2) that apply.

• i) natural disasters

• j) social withdrawal

• k) homelessness

• l) excessive spending

Multiple Select

Check two (2) that apply.

• m) depression

• n) college education

• o) traveling

• p) body image distortion

Question 2 - Answers

b) eating disorders

c) low self-esteem

e) drug consumption

g) addiction to cosmetic surgery

h) excessive exercise

j) social withdrawal

l) excessive spending

m) depression

p) body image distortion

Question 3

Which of the issues you checked in the previous activity go with the following statements? Choose one for each.

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Multiple Choice

a) I can't believe Ricardo is skipping classes to hit the gym again. He's such a gym rat.

• eating disorders

• addiction to cosmetic surgery

• excessive exercise

Multiple Choice

b) Have you seen Ruth? I think she's had more work done. Her waist looks smaller.

• drug consumption

• addiction to cosmetic surgery

• depression

Multiple Choice

c) Melissa has been acting strangely ever since she became a teenager. After her meals, she quickly rushes to the bathroom. I don't know what happens in there, but it sounds like she makes herself throw up what she's eaten.

• eating disorders

• excessive spending

• social withdrawal

Multiple Choice

d) Is that David? I'm worried that he's on anabolic steroids. I hope he's not putting his health at risk.

• drug consumption

• low self-esteem

• depression

Multiple Choice

e) Poor Jessica. She didn't believe me when I said she looked pretty. She has such natural beauty. She just needs to own it.

• social withdrawal

• body image distortion

• excessive exercise

Multiple Choice

f) Another pair of shoes? You're such a shopaholic.

• low self-esteem

• excessive exercise

• excessive spending

Multiple Choice

g) Joe has closed himself off. I think he's too self-conscious about his appearance.

• social withdrawal

• drug consumption

• addiction to cosmetic surgery

Question 3 - Answers

a) excessive exercise

b) addiction to cosmetic surgery

c) eating disorders

d) drug consumption

e) body image distortion/low self-esteem

f) excessive spending

g) social withdrawal

Movies that I recommend:

1. To The Bone

2. The Devils Wears Prada