1、4Unit 2 Secrets to beautyFOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHING AND RESEARCH PRESS HEBEI UNIVERSITYSection B Making the choice to be truly beautiful2Lead-inInspiring your thoughtsEnhancing your skillsFulfilling your task Lead-inLead-inInspiring your thoughtsEnhancing your skillsPresenting your project Lead-inTas
2、k 1Watch a video clip about an interview and note down what they think beauty is.What is beauty in your eyes?Lead-inTask 2Discuss in groups of four about the following question.They think beauty is:naturally pretty,personality,to be beautiful,to act in your own style,friendship,love,honesty,soul,inn
3、er beauty,smiling,etc.Beauty is different to everyone.In my opinion,the important traits of human beauty include two types,one for appearance and one for inner qualities.Features that characterize a beautiful appearance are a good-looking body,proper clothes and accessories,as well as the use of mak
4、eup that matches the occasion or event one is attending.Inner qualities that make a person beautiful mainly include good manners and positive personality traits such as honesty,bravery or friendliness.Lead-inReading skillReading comprehensionEnhancing your skillsFulfilling your taskLead-in Inspiring
5、 your thoughtsIdentifying the topic sentence(s)The main idea of a paragraph may be stated or unstated(implied).When stated in a sentence(s)by the author,the main idea is expressed in the topic sentence(s).Reading skill Inspiring your thoughtsTips for finding topic sentence(s)The most common place is
6、 in the first sentence of a paragraph.The second most common place is in the last sentence of a paragraph.Sometimes,in the middle.Inspiring your thoughtsReading skill Features of topic sentencesInspiring your thoughts1.A topic sentence must be general instead including details.2.A topic sentence mus
7、t be an opinion.3.The topic sentence must include the topic within it.4.A topic sentence may end in a plural noun or contain a plural noun that is a general term for the supporting details.5.A sentence that is followed by a statement with a contrast term is NOT the topic sentence.The topic1.The subj
8、ect of the first sentence.Subjects are nouns(persons,places,things,or ideas).2.A word or phrase that is frequently repeated or referred to.3.Finally,ask:What do ALL the sentences in the paragraph deal with?Inspiring your thoughtsReading skill One major source of information in a college course is th
9、e instructor.Through lecture the instructor will give the students much of the information the student is expected to learn for the course.Of course,the textbook is another major source of information.The student should complete all reading assignments as they are made and not wait until immediately
10、 before a test to do the reading.Some students do not realize the importance of class discussion as a major source of information in the college classroom.In a class discussion,the instructor will often draw out from students points that are important to learn.A final source of information is the su
11、pplemental materials that the instructor may make available.Supplemental materials might include handouts,duplicated materials and books or articles placed on reserve in the library or listed on the course outline as suggested but not required reading.Read to find the topic in this paragraph:Inspiri
12、ng your thoughts One major source of information in a college course is the instructor.Through lecture the instructor will give the students much of the information the student is expected to learn for the course.Of course,the textbook is another major source of information.The student should comple
13、te all reading assignments as they are made and not wait until immediately before a test to do the reading.Some students do not realize the importance of class discussion as a major source of information in the college classroom.In a class discussion,the instructor will often draw out from students
14、points that are important to learn.A final source of information is the supplemental materials that the instructor may make available.Supplemental materials might include handouts,duplicated materials and books or articles placed on reserve in the library or listed on the course outline as suggested
15、 but not required reading.Read to find the topic in this paragraph:Inspiring your thoughtsWhich of the following could be good topic sentences?A.Twenty-eight students complained that the test was too difficult.B.You can protect your home from earthquake by taking several precautions.C.At 12 years ol
16、d,Steven Spielberg was already visiting film shooting at Universal Studios.D.There are several steps you should take before getting your drivers license.Inspiring your thoughtsA.No.It is a fact with specific number.B.Yes.The statement indicates that some specific precautions against earthquake be li
17、sted and discussed as supporting details.It ends with the plural word“precautions.”C.No.It is a fact with specific number and name of a place.D.Yes,this statement mentions“steps”and indicates that the paragraph that includes it will provide specific steps for getting the drivers license.Inspiring yo
18、ur thoughtsReading skill Practice with finding topic sentenceSelect the topic sentence in this paragraph:1Cocaine is considered today to be both a major social and medical problem.2Just a century ago,however,cocaine was treated as a harmless stimulant and cure-all.3Scientists,such as Sigmund Freud,f
19、reely used cocaine.4Coca Colas original formula actually included three parts coca leaves(the source of cocaine)to one part cola nut.5Coca Cola was originally advertised as a delicious drink as well as a medicine to“cure all nervous afflictions.”6It was often prescribed for headaches,depression,and
20、many other ills.Inspiring your thoughtsThe second sentence.The topic is“cocaine,”but the first sentence is concerned with how cocaine is viewed today.There are no details to support that cocaine is a major problem today.The second sentence contrasts with the first,so it does not support the first.Al
21、l the sentences after sentence 2 give details to prove that cocaine was considered harmless over a century ago.Inspiring your thoughtsReading skill The only way I know to develop my soul is through feelings.Witnessing natural phenomena the star-lit galaxy,a centuries-old redwood,the symphony of bird
22、s songs in spring stretches it,making me feel humble and majestic,all at the same time.Human relationships bruise,collide and comfort,teaching me maturity and passion.Love urges my soul to blossom and glow,affection elicits feelings of eternity,blurring at the edges of time,and so I learn to accept
23、others as they are.(Para.6)Inspiring your thoughtsReading skill Task 1Find out the topic sentences in each of the following paragraphs.We come from numerous backgrounds and we dont always approve of each others decisions,but we care for each other the best we can.We struggle to be less self-indulgen
24、t,more compassionate and understanding.We try to resist the lure of novelty fads,the manipulations of advertising.We survive through social phenomena that we dont agree with,through interwoven natural and unnatural disasters that take our loved ones and possessions,through fads and fancies that are
25、often unhealthy.From each event,we learn,we stretch,we sometimes fracture,we process the emotional outcome,and we move on.These life events are the souls workout,and though we may groan and complain,we can feel the growth eventually.(Para.8)Inspiring your thoughts The secret is that this growth is v
26、isible to others,and the effort registers on ones entire being.It becomes an authentic element that makes the spirit glow radiantly like that of a saint.Have you ever seen an elderly person like that,one whose wisdom shows in his eyes,and whose love is evident as he gently enquires about your health
27、,or offers a brief sentiment that calms and affirms?The spirit that shines from within this person is true beauty,and it cant be bought in a jar.(Para.9)Inspiring your thoughtsReading skillReading comprehensionEnhancing your skillsPresenting your projectProject of the unit Inspiring your thoughts1.A
28、ccording to Paragraph 1,what does the author think of plastic surgery?2.According to the text,what makes stars look beautiful on the screen?3.In the authors opinion,why do beauty treatment such as applying face creams and having workouts prevent people from attaining happiness?Read the passage and a
29、nswer the following questions.Try to use signal words to help you.Reading comprehension Inspiring your thoughtsTask 2Detailed understanding of the passage4.What does the author consider as the right means to develop the soul？5.What does the word“barren”mean when the author says the humans in her lif
30、e are“not the barren,self-absorbed beautiful people of the screen”(Para.7)?6.What is the main idea of the text?Inspiring your thoughtsReading comprehension 1.Although popular,plastic surgery is not a guarantee of a happy life.2.Having many people working to create and maintain their images.3.Because
31、 they cause distractions from what contributes to inner beauty.4.Through feelings developed in ordinary life events.5.Lack of interesting thoughts.6.True beauty lies in the growth process of the soul and spirit.Inspiring your thoughtsReading comprehension 1.Some people think that beauty is essential
32、 for success.What do you think of the relationship between the two?2.How may culture influence the understanding of beauty?Give some examples to explain your view.After you learn Text B,think about the following questions critically.Inspiring your thoughtsTask 3Critical thinking1.I agree that beauty
33、 is essential for success.If a person looks beautiful or handsome,it is more likely that he or she will find a good job and have a happy marriage.I dont think there is any relationship between beauty and success.What makes a person successful is not his physical appearance,but rather other factors s
34、uch as education,diligence and perseverance.Inspiring your thoughtsReading comprehension 2.Culture influences peoples understanding of beauty,especially physical beauty,significantly.Some physical traits are considered beautiful in one culture,but may not be so in another.For example,Chinese people
35、think fair skin is one feature of beautiful women,whereas Americans consider tan skin attractive.As for the inner beauty,culture has little influence on peoples understanding.For instance,honesty,friendliness and warm-heartedness are considered as elements of inner beauty in many cultures.Inspiring
36、your thoughtsReading comprehension Watch a video clip about different standards of beauty around the world.Inspiring your thoughtsReading comprehension Fulfilling your taskLead-inInspiring your thoughtsTranslation skill Enhancing your skills Language highlightingLanguage learningLanguage focusextrao
37、rdinary measuresphysiological perfectionemotionally accessibleemotional painvaluable perspectivepersonal aspirationauthentic elementglow radiantlytrue beautyinner beautypersonal ethicsFind the collocations that are related to beauty.Step 1Enhancing your skillsLanguage focusLanguage learning Task 1Wo
38、rd BankChoose 4-5 from the collocations listed on the last page and write a paragraph to show your opinion on true beauty.Step 2Enhancing your skillsLanguage focusLanguage learning corrodeprefacepredominanthampercollideinterwovenembodymortalprevent sth.from happening or progressing normallymost comm
39、on,greatest in number or amount,most powerful,or most important(fml.)say,do or write sth.before you say,do,or write the main partdisagree strongly with a person or groupbecome or make weak by causing gradual damagehuman and not able to live foreverclosely related or mixed togetherbe a very good exam
40、ple of an idea or qualityTask 2Match words with their meanings1.Once the divers went deep down under the sea,the lack of sunlight _ their visibility,making them unable to see the sunken boat.2.It was a miracle that he survived the _ wound in his chest although doctors thought he would certainly die.
41、3.Twice divorced,Layne says she knows all too well about how money troubles can _ the bond of marriage.4.Before the interview started,she said,“let me _ our discussion by reminding our listeners of the title of your book.”hamperedcorrodemortalprefaceEnhancing your skillsLanguage focusLanguage learni
42、ng Task 3Fill in the blanks with the words above.5.The audience loves the movie because the main character _ core American values of self-reliance and hard work.6.In human cultures,the network of families is _ into the structure of society,with each member of a community taking multiple roles.7.The
43、novel tells the story of a young man who struggles hard to accomplish his dreams that _ with reality.8.The _ color in his painting is white,whereas other colors such as blue and yellow are only used occasionally.embodiesinterwovencollidepredominantEnhancing your skillsLanguage focusLanguage learning
44、 1.shortcut(Para.1)An important idea he conveys to the students is that there are no shortcuts to success.1)n.a quicker way of doing sth.快捷办法；捷径Enhancing your skillsLanguage focusLanguage highlighting Task 4Detailed learning of key vocabularyTranslation:他向学生传达的一个重要思想就是成功没有捷径。1.shortcut(Para.1)We usu
45、ally took a shortcut through the woods to get to school.2)a quicker and more direct way of getting somewhere than the usual one 近路Enhancing your skillsLanguage focusLanguage highlighting Translation:我们经常抄一条穿过树林的近路上学。2.esthetic(Para.3)Music education is expected to emphasize the human,social and esth
46、etic values that are inherent in music.adj.1)(BrE aesthetic)relating to beauty or the study of beauty 审美的；美学的；艺术的Enhancing your skillsLanguage focusLanguage highlighting Translation:人们期望音乐教育强调音乐内在的人文的、社会的和审美方面的价值。2.esthetic(Para.3)His design of the bedroom isnt particularly esthetic,but at least its
47、 practical.adj.2)(fml.)nice to look at 美的Enhancing your skillsLanguage focusLanguage highlighting Translation:他对卧室的设计尽管不太美观，但至少很实用。2.esthetic(Para.3)This book introduces Western readers to contemporary African esthetics.n.U(fml.)(s)the study of beauty,esp.beauty in arts 美学Enhancing your skillsLangua
48、ge focusLanguage highlighting Translation:这本书向西方读者介绍了当代非洲美学。3.predominant(Para.4)They all agreed that the predominant focus of the economic policyshould remain on inflation.adj.most common,greatest in number or amount,most powerful,or most important 最普遍的；占绝大多数的；占主导地位的Enhancing your skillsLanguage fo
49、cusLanguage highlighting Translation:他们一致认为，经济政策的首要重点仍然应该放在通货膨胀上。4.hamper(Para.5)The firefighters efforts to put out the forest fire were hampered by strong winds.vt.prevent sth.from happening or progressing normally 阻碍；妨碍Enhancing your skillsLanguage focusLanguage highlighting Translation:消防员扑灭森林大火
50、的努力受到了强风的阻碍。4.hamper(Para.5)Protection of the wildlife in the region is severely hampered by lack of funds.vt.limit sb.s freedom to move 束缚；限制Enhancing your skillsLanguage focusLanguage highlighting Translation:该地区野生物保护因资金缺乏而受到了严重束缚。5.embody(Para.10)The hero of the film embodies the traditional valu
