1、Unit 4 Looking good, feeling good Extended reading CONTENT S Learning objectives 1. Master the main idea and the structure of the text; 2. Analyze the reasons of teenagers negative thoughts on their physical appearance and find out some solutions; 3. Develop a deep understanding of true beauty; Do y
2、ou think physical appearance is important? Why? Step 1 Free talk YesNo Have you been troubled with your physical appearance? Dont worry! Negative thoughts about appearance is common among teenagers. Step 2 Detailed reading Dont judge a _ by his/her _personappearance 1) Look at the title and predict
3、the main idea of this passage “Dont judge a book by its cover,” the old saying goes. Unfortunately, as a teenager, that is often exactly what you do to yourself. Dark thoughts about your physical appearance can hang over you all the time like a rain cloud. Do I look fat in these jeans? Do others thi
4、nk I am too short? Is everyone laughing at my new hairstyle behind my back? These thoughts can have a negative effect on people of any shape or size, both male and female, and it is important to guard against the causes behind them. Standards of beauty in the media can have a big influence on what y
5、ou think of your physical appearance. Teens who try to copy the looks of their favourite stars are fighting a losing battlethese standards are simply impossible for most of the population to live up to. They will only end up feeling worse about themselves. Your friends also influence the way you vie
6、w your physical appearance. If you have friends who are good- looking or have a great fashion sense, it can feel like you are living in their shadow. For children of the digital age, social media makes this problem even worse. Your friends may post a never-ending series of photos online to show off
7、their beautiful dresses or strong bodies, and it becomes easier for you to compare yourself to them. This has proved to have a negative effect on what you think of your physical appearance. Dont judge a book by its cover These external influences are always present, but there are certainly ways to d
8、eal with them. First of all, be careful not to follow popular beauty standards blindly. They are out of reach for 99% of us, so it is better to just forget about them. Another tip is to remind yourself that you are unique. Keep in mind that your family and friends love you just the way you are. Talk
9、 about your feelings with someone you trust. Hearing how much they value you can help you feel comfortable in your own skin. Focusing on your strengths also helps you build your confidence. Everyone has their own talentsyou may be good at painting or playing the piano, so take pride in things you do
10、 well instead of worrying about things you cannot change. Finally, it is a good idea to try to direct your attention away from negative thoughts. To achieve this, you should do something you enjoy. Read a book you like, or take part in a social activity, like playing a ball game with your friends. T
11、hese things can help you take your mind off matters that worry you and make you feel good about yourself. You may often judge yourself by what is on the outside, not on the inside. However, like a book, your contents are much more important than your cover. If you can learn to see the good things ab
12、out yourselfyour individuality, your value to others, your achievementsyou will soon begin to love yourself just the way you are. Dont judge a book by its cover Step 2 Detailed reading 2) Skim the passage and find out the structure. Body (Paras. _) _ do the negative thoughts come from (Paras. _) _ t
13、o deal with them (Paras. _) Conclusion (Para. _) Introduction (Para. _)1 26 7 Where How 23 46 3) Deep understanding Step 2 Detailed reading Where do the negative thoughts come from? From _ From _ standards of beauty in the media friends How can you deal with them? _ Remind yourself that you are uniq
14、ue. _ _ _ _ Stop following popular beauty standards blindly. Keep in mind that your family and friends love you just the way you are. Focus on your strengths. Direct your attention from negative thoughts. Negative thoughts from medias and friends: _ reasonsexternal Step 3 Critical thinking Lack of c
15、onfidence Care too much about others opinions 1） Can you think of other reasons and other ways of dealing with negative feelings? Can you think of some internal reasons? Write down things that make them feel good about themselves. Stop comparing themselves with others. Use positive statements and sp
16、end more time with supportive people. Other possible solutions: Internal reasons: The conclusion is inspiring, and it echoes the title and the first paragraph. True beauty lies in _.our inner world Like a book, your contents are much more important than your cover. 2）What do you think of the conclus
17、ion? Step 3 Critical thinking The one that I agree with most is _. It is used to describe _.The reason I agree with it is that _. 3) What are some Chinese sayings about one s physical appearance? Choose one that you agree with and explain why. Sample: I know of a few Chinese sayings about ones appea
18、rance, for example, “人靠衣 装马靠鞍” and “人不可貌相，海水不可斗量”. The one that I agree with most is “人不可貌相，海水不可斗量”. If we judge by appearances, we may make mistakes. After all, appearance is only superficial and ones inner self is what matters more. Step 3 Critical thinking Caring too much about what other people
19、think of how you look doesnt make them like you more. You realize that being trendy only proves youre Great at being a follower. Having personal style proves youre an individual. Being yourself feels so much better than looking “Perfect”. Tips Find out more Chinese sayings about ones physical appearance and make a comment. Thanks
