1、1Uint2II. Basic Listening Practice1. ScriptW: Did you hear? Helen got modeling jib! Shes going to be sashaying down the catwalk.M: Wow, thats great! All that walking practice really paid off. And foe once she wont be complaining about being so tall.Q: Why did Helen get modeling job?2. ScriptM: Julia
2、, 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! Thats the worst kind of exploitation. They are treating women like toys for people to enjoy. I would never take part in this kind of
3、contest.Q: What do the man and the woman think about the beautify contest?3. ScriptW: What shall I do? Im fat. I want to be slim and beauty, but Im fat. Ive 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 f
4、ollow the usual diet with fruits, vegetables, fish, water, and get plenty of exercise. Before long youll see results.Q: What has the woman tried?4. ScriptW1: I think Lily is really attractive. Shes half Spanish and has this really sultry look about her.W2: That explains why she tans so well. Ive alw
5、ays been jealous of her skin color in the summer.Q: Which of following is true of Lily?5. ScriptM: 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. F
6、ace-lifts, nose jobs, and box to hide wrinkle are now very popular with men. Men say its for business reasons, but we know its vanity.Q: What does the woman think the real reason is that men have plastic surgery?Keys: 1.B 2.A 3. C 4D 5B2III. Listening InTask 1: A Friendly StylistStylist: Morning, si
7、r. This chair, please. What can I do for you?Nick: A simple haircut: short on the back and sides.Stylist: Very good. I can, of course, do something fashionable for only $60.Nick: 60 dollars! Thats highway robberytwice what I ordinarily pay.Stylist: Perhaps, sir. But your haircuts havent been in harm
8、ony with your character. Your hair is at war with your soul.Nick: Ive never heard of such a thing.Stylist: If I may say, Im an expert at matching hairstyle to personalities. Believe me; youre suffering a “disjunction”.Nick: A disjunction? What the devil is a disjunction?Stylist: Your hair does not m
9、atch you.Nick: This is utter nonsense. However, Id like to hear how youd solve this so-called problem.Stylist: Your character is artistic, imaginative. But your hair is dull. I can correct that imbalance in seconds.Nick: Okay, let me see what can you do about theuhdisjunction, as you call it.Stylist
10、: Were going to use scissors to create peaks, which well keep in place with a liberal helping of gel.This tuft in the back well braid into a pigtail. Now, its the new you!Nick: I love it. Its just like me: imaginative and artistic. Now what are you doing? Whats wrong? Dont you see harmony in my new
11、hairstyle?Stylist: Somethings preventing your hairstyle from being a true fashionable statement.Nick: For heavens sake, tell me whats missing.Stylist: Streaks. By putting in a few yellow streaks in your hair, it will become a work of art. Streaking will cost you more, butNick: Do it. Forget the cost
12、. But, by the way, what is the total getting to be? How much am I paying to avoid disjunction?Stylist: Thats$135. Sir? Sir, are you all right? Oh, he fainted.1. When the stylist mentions $60, what does the customer say?2. What does the stylist think about the customers hairstyle?3. What will the sty
13、list do with the customers hair?4. What will streaking do to the mans hair according to the stylist?5. What is the passage mainly about?Keys: 1C.A 3.D4.B 5.A3For Reference: 1. It means there is no match between you and your hair.2. Thats$135. Sir? Sir, are you all right? Oh, he fainted.Task 2: The V
14、oice LiftScriptAfter the face-lift, the forehead tightened, and the (S1) nose job, something still might be revealing your age: your (S2) voice.For patients who think their trembly, hoarse words dont (S3) match their newly face and figure, theres a procedure that claims to make them (S4) sound young
15、er too: the voice lift.There are two general kinds of voice lifts. In some cases, implants (S5) inserted through an incision in the (S6) neck bring the vocal cords closer together. Doctors also use injections of (S7) fat or other substances to plump up the cords, so that the voice sounds younger.(S8
16、) The voice lift is becoming more widely known among an aging population, who try to make themselves sound younger.“I speak in a great deal, or I was shouting, on a particular day, at the end of the day, I would feel exhausted,” said Robert Brown, 75, (S9) a retired construction engineer who underwe
17、nt the voice lift several years ago, “I dont know if I sound younger, but the hoarseness is gone, which is such a great improvement.”(S10) Voice lift can also benefit people like performers, lawyers, teachers, and telephone operators who need to have a strong voice and hope to shave years off the so
18、und of their voice.Task3: A View of HappinessScriptMen are turning to plastic surgery and cosmetic procedures to brighten up their appearances at a faster rate than women, according to a survey released on Wednesday.Mens use of fat injections to soften deep wrinkles leaped 47 percent last year from
19、the previous year. Womens use of the injections fell 36 percent, according to a survey by the American Academy of Facial and Plastic Reconstructive Surgeons.Mens use of botox injections to eliminate frown lines rose 88 percent, while womens botox use fell 8 percent.4And for smoothing skin, the use o
20、f laser resurfacing among men rose 13percent, the survey showed. Meanwhile, womens use of laser resurfacing dropped 38 percent during the same time period.The number of men getting nose jobs rose 47 percent, while the number of women doing so rose 5 percent.Typically, men and women visiting plastic
21、surgeons for cosmetic reasons were age 40 to 59.The study said 44 percent of men and 57 percent of women tell their doctor that looking younger is the reason they are choosing cosmetic surgery.By about 18 percent, men are more likely than women to say they want facial cosmetic surgery for work-relat
22、ed reasons. The study was conducted by written questionnaires from January 20 to March 3 among more than 2,600 members of the association, who focus on treatment of the face, head, and neck.By comparison, in the previous year, womens use of botox rose 60 percent while mens fell 14 percent; womens us
23、e of laser resurfacing rose 13 percent while mens fell 19 percent; womens use of fat injections fell17 percent and mens fell 54 percent.1. What is true of men and womens use of fat injections?2. While of the following is true of nose jobs?3. How much greater is the percentage of women choosing cosme
24、tic surgery to look younger than the percentage of men?4. What is true of men and women using botox in the previous year?5. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage? Keys: 1C 2.C3. B 4.B 5.DIV. Speaking OutMODEL 1 Shes having some cosmetic surgery.Amy: Did you hear Noras off to
25、 Korea? Bill: why is she going to Korea?Amy: She is having some cosmetic surgery.5Bill: Im floored! I thought she was beautiful already.Amy: I know what you mean. Shes having her nose fixed.Bill: Was it broken?Amy: No, stupid, shes having it made smaller.Bill: If she wasnt beautiful already, I could
26、 understand getting surgery. But she already has a nice nose.Amy: But not a fashionable one. Shes 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 wont even recogni
27、ze her when she gets back.MODEL2 I think I need a face-lift.ScriptSusan: Hey!Amy: Hi! Dont you know anyone whos had cosmetic surgery?Susan: You mean like a liposuction? I dont think thats necessary. Thats not the way a woman should stay attractive. Amy: Honestly, I wont go as far as that. With surge
28、ry, I might look gorgeous, but it wouldnt be the real me.Susan: Yeah, people should be happy with the way they are.Amy: I see your point. But Im worried about the wrinkle around my eyes. I think I need a face-lift. Why cant we go back to the way things were?Susan: BecauseI dont know! But, Amy, you w
29、ouldnt do that, would you?Amy: Darned right I would! I dont expect my skin to be baby-smooth, but I should at least be young-looking.Susan: Isnt makeup enough?Amy: Come on, Susan. Be open-minded! Look at my eyes! Theyre puffy. And my lower lids are dark and loose, and full of lines and circles. I re
30、ally hope surgery can wipe out the tired look.Susan: But what would other people think?Amy: I dont care other people think. Im already for a lift.6MODEL3 How did you find the plastic surgery there?ScriptSusan: How was your trip to Korea? How did you find the plastic surgery there?Nora: It was all pr
31、etty scary at first.Susan: As I see it, they certainly did a beautiful job for you. If I hadnt recognized your clothes, I wouldnt have known it was you!Nora: Tanks, but underneath this surgery, its still the same old me.Susan: Well, why did you want the surgery after all?Nora: If I want to be compet
32、itive in the job market, I think this is indispensable.Susan: How can you say that! 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: Im skipping lunch. I want to stay in good shape. I thin
33、k 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 dont eat, youll get sick and wind up in hospital.Nora: Ok, maybe I could eat a little. I do want to stay healthy.Now Your TurnTask 1SAMPLE DIALOGSally: Hi, John, nice to see you h
34、ere.John: Hi, sorry, your name escapes me momentarilySally: Oh, Im Sally. Dont you recognize me?John: Now I see, youre Sally! You have changed beyond recognition!Sally: I had cosmetic surgery.John: Im confuses! I thought you were good-looking before.Sally: My nose was rather flat. The bridge of my n
35、ose wasnt high enough. So I got my nose fixed.John: Thats absolutely unnecessary. I can also see your eyes have changed a lot.7Sally: Yeah, my single-folded eyelids have become double-folded.John: What else did you do?Sally: I also have my teeth straightened. I felt uncomfortable about my uneven tee
36、th whenever I smiled. Now I think I have a better smile.John: Why do you have so much surgery?Sally: I believe a better physical appearance will help me land a better job.John: Nonsense. Most employers are more interested in your practical ability than your looks.V. Lets TalkScriptGreetings, ladies
37、and gentlemen. I hope youll 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
38、wardrobes. Simple try the following suggestions on 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. Youll get major discounts as you stock up for the next year.If you want clothes to we
39、ar right now, you can go to discount stores. They may not be the place to buy an expensive evening dress, but theyre perfect for buying things like T-shirtsThere 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
40、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 affordablebuying clothing in separate.Wear-with- anything pieces are always a good buy. For example, you can almost alway
41、s 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 cant 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
42、.Finally, a great haircut always helps. When you hair looks fabulous, you look more stylish and fashionable.8Money-saving Methods Detailed Descriptionseasonal purchases You should buy things at the end of the season. Youll get major discounts, and youll be stocked up for the next year.discount store
43、s Theyre perfect for buying things like T-shirts.A store brand Stores offer current styles that are much cheaper than big-name brands.Dont buy outfits Buying separates is much more affordable.Wear-with- anything pieces You can almost always wear a pair of black trousers and a white dress skirt; you
44、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 polisheda great haircut You look more stylish and fashionable with a nice haircut.VI. Further Listening and Sp
45、eakingTask1: Beauty Contests and Plastic SurgeriesScriptJuliana Borges, who was named “Miss Brazil” early on Tuesday, had plastic surgery four times and underwent 19 smaller operations. She was just one of many competitors who were determined to improve their appearance through surgery.“Plastic surg
46、ery make me more beautiful and gave me confidence in myself and the perfect measurement that won me this title,” said the beauty queen in a green dress, who was representing Brazils southernmost state of Rio Grande do Sul.Borges, 22, had liposuction and had her chin, nose, and ears worked on, as wel
47、l as, had her breasts enlarged.With the development of plastic surgery, more and more of Brazils would-be beauty queen are finding it easier to achieve the ideal measurements. These days, young 9hopefuls from the Amazon jungle to big cities in Brazils south are planning surgery.A third of the 27 fin
48、alists at the beauty contest went under the scalpel after rules were changed in the 1990s.The new rules permit plastic surgery, colored contact lenses, and hair dye at beauty contests.The organizers of the Miss Brazil contest said, “Its a war out there, and all of the beauty tools that can be used s
49、hould be used. Other countries like Venezuela paved the way, and Brazil is going to have to use those tools as well if it wants to compete in Miss University beauty contests.”But Brazils love for plastic surgery is not limited to beauty contests. Most young women who undergo surgery want to find a better man or a higher-paying job.1. How many surgical operations did the former Miss Brazil have altogether?2. What change has plastic surgery brought, according to the pa
