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UNIT 12
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Last night’s feature event of the Miss World competition was the stressful interview. All the contestants gave polished responses, and the 1. _________ I saw were stunning. Here are some of my favorites:
★ Miss 2. ____________ showed off a few 3. ____________ pieces of her country’s wardrobe, wearing a long loose-fitting sweater and 4. ___________ black boots.
★ Miss 5. ____________, who looked bright and 6. ____________, represented the 7. ____________ style of her people. She was wearing a fashionable shirt and— believe it or not—jeans!
★ Miss 8. ____________, renowned for her 9. ____________ fashion sense, exceeded my expectations. Her clothing was characterized by 10. __________ colors. She had also applied the perfect amount of cosmetics, so her skin appeared flawless.
Overall, the event was a smashing success! Both the clothing and the answers were extraordinary.
Task I
Listen to the audio. Fill in the blanks with the correct forms of the words provided.
GETTING READY
radiant sophisticated outfit Brazil neutral staple France exotic stylish Denmark
outfits
Denmark
staple
stylish
Brazil
radiant
exotic
France
sophisticated
neutral
Miss World & the Fashion Factor
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GETTING READY
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1. The view from the mountaintop was stunning. Everything looked so unpleasant.
2. Evelyn is the most stylish woman I’ve ever known. She dresses casually for every single occasion.
3. Shiela appeared radiant after Harris proposed. You could tell she was annoyed!
4. Maria’s exotic dark hair and tanned skin are common among the locals, who have light hair and skin.
5. The Grand Hotel is renowned in our city for its lovely rooms and first-rate service, so the place is unknown.
6. The atmosphere at La Crêpe is quite sophisticated, making it a great place to take your neighbors to.
Task II
Correct the words in italics by using those in bold as hints.
GETTING READY
beautiful
fashionably
date
popular
unique
excited
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VOCABULARY DRILL
A. Listen Up
Listen to the audio. Write a description for each popular trend using the suggested words.
Flo-yo is an exciting new yoga sensation that mixes standard yoga practices with paddle boarding. It may sound eccentric, but Jennifer Aniston is a big fan.
Men’s skin care would have been considered taboo in the 1800s. But now, in the world of beauty and hygiene, it’s popular for men to take care of their skin and remove excessive hair.
While piercing has always been practiced, earlobe stretching is a new trend. Plugs expand the ear’s tissue to make it bigger.
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VOCABULARY DRILL
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VOCABULARY DRILL
B. Word Focus: Fashion Vocabulary
Finish the chart with these vocabulary words: sensation, fad, vogue, conventional, staple.
fad
vogue
staple
conventional
sensation
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VOCABULARY DRILL
C. Speak Out Loud
Break into small groups and discuss which of the below practices are fads,
trends, or here to stay. Present your decisions to the class.
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CONVERSATION CORNER
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CONVERSATION CORNER—REVIEW
A. Understand from the Context
Match the sentence with its meaning.
b
d
c
e
a
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CONVERSATION CORNER—REVIEW
B. Complete the Sentences
Fill in the blanks with words from the conversation. Use the hints to help you.
There may be more than one possible answer.
1. Both _________ wear skirt-like garments at traditional Scottish events. (sex)
2. Her _________ for changing her hairstyle was that she wanted to look professional. (reason)
3. The coach says that _________ winning the game is an important part of training. (picture)
4. Elderly people benefit from learning _________, as it helps to keep them active. (manual skills)
5. The scientists were unable to _________ their results, so they had to start from scratch. (copy)
genders
motivation
visualizing
handicrafts / crafts
duplicate
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CONVERSATION CORNER—REVIEW
C. Multiple Choice
Circle the answers.
1. What is the purpose of the party?
a. Ben is overwhelmed by school and wants to take a break.
b. Jami is throwing a surprise party for her sister.
c. It will be Ben’s birthday soon, and he wants to have a party.
d. Ben and Jami are getting ready for the cosplay competition.
2. Which statement is TRUE?
a. Cosplayers only dress up as characters of their own gender.
b. Although cosplay is new in America, it is starting to catch on.
c. Only Japanese characters are suitable forms to be copied by cosplayers.
d. Most cosplay costumes are purchased from specialty shops.
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CONVERSATION CORNER—REVIEW
C. Multiple Choice
Circle the answers.
3. What cosplay trend is Jami excited about?
a. Men can dress up as female characters, and vice versa.
b. Cosplayers come from countries all over the world.
c. The popularity of cosplay is growing.
d. Every cosplayer watches Japanese animation.
4. How does Jami first feel about making one’s own costume?
a. She feels inspired to sew her own outfit.
b. She believes that a purchased costume would be more authentic.
c. She thinks it sounds time-consuming.
d. She feels that the idea is old-fashioned.
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EXPRESSION PLAZA
A. Talking About Unusual and Common Things
Pair up with a classmate and discuss what you consider unusual and
common about the following topics using the expressions above.
Example:
A: Did you hear about that comic book convention downtown?
B: Yeah. Those people who dress up like the characters from the comics are really far out.
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EXPRESSION PLAZA
B. Discussing Fashions
Improve the parts in bold using the expressions above.
A: Did you see Karen’s dress last night? It was stunning! → __________________________________________________
B: I know. She always wears sensational clothes.
→ ___________________________________________________
A: Definitely. Compared to her, I feel like I look unfashionable.
→ ___________________________________________________
B: That’s not true! You wear lots of trendy stuff.
→ ___________________________________________________
Did you see Karen’s dress last night? It was the latest thing!
I know. Her outfits are always in vogue.
Definitely. Compared to her, I feel like I look out of date.
That’s not true! Your clothing is all the rage.
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EXPRESSION PLAZA
C. Getting Dressed Up
Fill in each blank with the appropriate expression.
1. Felix is normally a casual dresser, but for weddings and funerals, he _________________.
2. My meeting this afternoon is with an important client, so I need to ___________________.
3. Starla is getting _____________ because she’s going out with Craig to a nightclub tonight.
puts on his Sunday best
dress to impress
dolled up
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EXPRESSION PRACTICE
A. Fill Out the Chart
Listen and indicate Linda’s and Nathan’s opinions of the jobs. Give your reasons.
L
L
L
N
N
N
Linda believes that tending to patients on flights would be something else.
Nathan says the high pay that these workers get is far out.
Although she likes tea, Linda says the job would be run of the mill.
Nathan finds being responsible for the quality control of tea out in left field.
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EXPRESSION PRACTICE
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EXPRESSION PRACTICE
B. Complete the Ads
Listen and explain why the companies’ organic products are better using the words given.
Organic cotton is better for the environment because no bleach or dye is used.
Synthetic materials, like nylon, are damaging to the environment. Wearing wool jackets that are made out of all-natural fabric can help to save the planet.
Fabulous Fur solves your ethical concerns with fake fur. Its production doesn’t kill animals or use toxic chemicals.
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EXPRESSION PRACTICE
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YOU’RE INVITED!!!
We will be celebrating Rick’s special day on the 12th. Feel free to
1. _________ the celebration and bring your friends. Just don’t let Rick find out!
Time: The party is from 8:00 p.m. to midnight, but I might prolong the fun if everyone is having a good time!
Dress Code: You’re not obligated to 2. ____________________, but do not dress too 3. ___________. Please try to 4. __________________ in cowboy and cowgirl outfits. 5. ___________ like boots will make your costumes look authentic.
Location: The party will be in my backyard. 6. ___________ the signs that instruct you where to park.
I can’t wait to see all you girls 7. _____________ and all you guys
8. __________________!
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EXPRESSION PRACTICE
C. Finish the Invitation
Fill in the blanks with words or expressions from the audio.
publicize
put on your Sunday best
casually
get all decked out
Accessories
Heed
dolled up
slicked up
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EXPRESSION PRACTICE
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GRAMMAR CHECKPOINT
A. Usage
The past perfect continuous tense is used to talk about events that took place in the past for a long time before other past events occurred.
Past Perfect Continuous__________________________________________
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GRAMMAR CHECKPOINT
B. Tense Comparisons
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GRAMMAR WORKOUT
A. Match
Fill in the correct tenses and match the sentence parts.
had been playing
hadn’t taught
has been practicing
had been trying
had been demonstrating
d
e
a
c
b
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GRAMMAR WORKOUT
B. Correct the Mistakes
Fix the errors in the sentences.
1. Thomas had wait all week for the package to come in the mail.
→ ____________________________________________________________________
2. He invests in a wide variety of stocks until the economy is declining.
→ ____________________________________________________________________
3. In addition to being a nursing specialist, Amy also be train to become an engineer since April.
→ ____________________________________________________________________
4. Last year, Chris hope to make it home for Christmas, but bad weather preventing him.
→ ____________________________________________________________________
5. The actor has considered the role of Romeo in a new stage play prior to his injury.
→ ____________________________________________________________________
The actor had been considering the role of Romeo in a new stage play prior to his injury.
Thomas had been waiting all week for the package to come in the mail.
He had been investing in a wide variety of stocks until the economy declined.
In addition to being a nursing specialist, Amy has also been training to become an engineer since April.
Last year, Chris had hoped to make it home for Christmas, but bad weather prevented him.
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GRAMMAR WORKOUT
C. Circle the Answers
Choose the correct tenses.
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READING─PRE-READING TASK
Scan the reading and match the people with the dangerous beauty practices they are known for.
c
a
b
d
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READING
When one hears about plastic surgery nightmares and eating disorders, it’s easy to assume that obsession with beauty is only a modern-day phenomenon. The truth is that numerous beauty practices had been damaging health long before the present time.
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Thanks to Queen Elizabeth, in the 1500s it was routine to enlarge one’s pupils with the toxic nightshade* plant. It makes the eyes look brighter, but constant use can prove fatal. Furthermore, it wasn’t just cosmetics that had been presenting problems. It was during this century that corsets* became popular. The tight underwear was worn to shrink the size of the wearer’s waist, but it could lead to breathing difficulty and even defects of the spine.
READING
The ancient Egyptians were the first to embrace cosmetics as a way of life. When looking at paintings of them, the first thing one will notice is their dark eyeliner. They applied it because they believed it could ward off evil spirits. Unfortunately, the substance they used was made from lead, which not only resulted in eye infections but also mental diseases. Ancient Greeks and Romans took the use of lead even further by grinding it into a white powder and covering their faces with it. Since they used so much more, they suffered harsher consequences, such as insanity* and paralysis.
* insanity: the state of having a mental illness
* nightshade: a type of plant that has a poisonous juice
* corset: a clothing item that makes one’s waist appear smaller
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Today, famous people are still used as fashion barometers. Lady Gaga’s style is one that is frequently copied. In one of her music videos, the pop star wore special contact lenses that made her eyes look bigger. Impressed by the look, teenagers began purchasing similar contacts. However, while the items didn’t harm the singer, others have complained of side effects ranging from irritation to blindness. In terms of footwear, high-heeled shoes have long been known to contribute to knee and foot issues, but this hasn’t decreased their popularity. The current passion for skinny jeans is also harmful. When the jeans are too tight, they can cause nerve damage and numbness* in the legs.
READING
By observing the trends in recent years, it can be hard to imagine a time in the future when people will no longer be suffering in the name of beauty. Will people ever stop this dangerous search for the perfect look?
* numbness: lack of feeling in parts of the body
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Paragraph 5
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READING
Discussion
Nowadays, permanent cosmetics are gaining popularity. Tattoos are used to resemble makeup that people normally apply every day, from eyeliner to lipstick. Although the technique is time-saving, it does have numerous risks, such as scars and infections. Do you think the effort is worthwhile? Would you ever consider having the procedure done?
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READING ─AFTER YOU READ
A. Complete the Passage
Fill in the blanks with words from the article.
Although people associate acne with today’s stress and poor eating habits, it is known that people in ancient times suffered from this skin issue as well. An excellent 1. b __________ r of the importance of eliminating acne is how many things that have been used over the years to treat it. The ancient Egyptians tried to use spells to 2. w__________d off the problem.
They considered the disease to be a 3. c_____________e of telling too many lies. In ancient Greece and Rome, it was believed that it was due to a
4. d_____________t of the skin. They 5. e_____________d soaking in sulfur as the best solution to the condition. Unlike many treatments of the time, which had serious side effects, this one wasn’t 6. t_____________c. In fact, sulfur remained a common way to 7. s_____________k outbreaks of acne until the modern era.
aromete
ar
onsequenc
efec
mbrace
oxi
hrin
p.31
p.30
p.29
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READING ─AFTER YOU READ
B. Identify the Main Idea
Write the paragraph number next to the matching main idea
4
2
3
5
1
p.31
p.30
p.29
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READING ─AFTER YOU READ
C. True or False
Select if the statements are true or false.
1. T F The ancient Egyptians wore makeup to defend themselves against illnesses.
2. T F Queen Elizabeth was responsible for many trends; her citizens worked hard to copy her stylish ideas.
3. T F Corsets were a type of clothing that were worn to stretch a person’s abdomen.
4. T F Unusual contact lenses became more popular with teenagers due to their appearance on Lady Gaga.
5. T F In previous generations, high-heeled shoes were not as destructive to one’s health.
6. T F People who wear skinny jeans have reported some loss of feeling in the legs.
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WRITING SKILLS
The Opinion Essay
In an opinion essay, explain your viewpoint on a topic by including:
ˇReasons why you feel the way you do
ˇFacts, observations, and examples to support your perspective
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WRITING SKILLS
Task I
Rewrite each sentence below to make it more appropriate for an opinion essay. Is there an opinion? Is the language informal?
1. Yoga supporters say that side effects, such as muscle tears and joint damage, can be avoided, but that is unlikely.
→ ________________________________________________________________
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2. Well, if you ask me, pop stars like Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez are way too young to be getting so much attention from the media.
→ ________________________________________________________________
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Yoga supporters say that side effects, such as muscle tears and joint damage, can be avoided, but I would argue that is unlikely.
My personal view is that pop stars like Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez are too young to know how to appropriately cope with media attention.
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WRITING SKILLS
Task II
Rewrite the author’s opinion in your own words. List the support given.
In the foreseeable future, making purchases will no longer necessitate paper money. The use of cash has been diminishing since the advent of credit cards. Now, Google and MasterCard are collaborating to create a computerized payment system that uses mobile phones. Obviously, paying with these everyday items is infinitely more convenient because they are easier to tuck into a pocket or purse. Not to mention, most people already habitually carry their cell phones. Plus, users can easily cancel a stolen card or misplaced phone to protect their financial accounts. And, as trees are necessary to print bills, these systems have the additional benefit of being eco-friendly. Hopefully, companies will be able to implement these measures soon.
Credit cards and mobile phones are more convenient payment methods than cash.
- Cards and phones are easier to carry than a wad of cash.
- Lost or stolen cards or phones can be canceled.
- Printing cash kills trees.
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WRITING SKILLS─BEFORE YOU WRITE
Interview three classmates about the topics below. Note their opinions in addition to your own. Remember to include support.
• The Environmental Working Group (EWG) discovered that 28 percent of non- organic lipstick products contained substances associated with cancer risk.
• The President’s Cancer Panel revealed that only 11 percent of regular beauty products’ ingredients have been tested for safety.
※ Are cosmetics damaging to your skin?
Makeup is often made from harmful chemicals, so I’m convinced that switching to organic cosmetics is the only way to go. The President’s Cancer Panel revealed that merely 11 percent of these products’ ingredients have been tested for safety, which is appalling. Every time you apply it, you’re taking a risk.
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WRITING SKILLS─BEFORE YOU WRITE
Interview three classmates about the topics below. Note their opinions in addition to your own. Remember to include support.
• Over 12 million copies of the game have been bought, making it one of the most purchased apps.
• When playing the game, gamers reported feeling addicted:
※ Should Children be allowed to play Angry Birds?
Angry Birds is addictive and should be withheld from younger students. Over 12 million copies of the game have been bought from Apple’s App Store, making it one of the most purchased ever. Labeling the game a taboo for kids may sound excessively strict, but they’re too young to resist!
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WRITING SKILLS─WRITE IT UP
Write a 150-word opinion essay about one of the above topics. Use the past perfect continuous if possible.
Title: _______________________________ (Be creative!)
Introduction:
Include opinion words in your thesis statement.
Body:
Support your perspective with facts and examples. Use strong language to communicate your opinion.
Conclusion:
Restate your position.
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WRITING SKILLS─WRITE IT UP
Keep Chemicals off Your Skin!
Makeup is often made from harmful chemicals. Repeat applications can even poison your body. I’m convinced that switching to organic cosmetics is the only way to go!
I had been applying makeup to my face and exposing my delicate body to toxins for years before I found out about its negative effects! The Environmental Working Group (EWG) discovered that 28 percent of non-organic lipstick products contained substances associated with cancer risk. Perhaps more appalling, the President’s Cancer Panel recently revealed that merely 11 percent of these products’ ingredients have been tested for safety!
Body
Introduction
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WRITING SKILLS─WRITE IT UP
Keep Chemicals off Your Skin!
Skin absorbs many things, like vitamins from the sun. Once your skin soaks something up, it transfers it into your bloodstream. This is why using conventional makeup is so hazardous—the chemicals end up in your blood, jeopardizing your entire body! There have been incidences of users suffering from severe allergic reactions because of the unnatural substances.
Organic cosmetics, on the other hand, are beneficial rather than contaminating. For one, they enhance the health of your skin. The natural components don’t block your pores with aluminum-based elements. In fact, some ingredients can make you livelier. For example, many organic products use herbs, which stimulate your senses and energize your body.
Based on research results, I firmly believe that consumers will be better off using organic cosmetics. This is one trend that everyone should embrace for their own safety and health.
Body
Conclusion
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The End
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