Warm-up | Discussion

• Are the following considered conventionally desirable or undesirable body charateristics / features?
  • tanned skin
  • being slim
  • discoloured teeth
  • a muscular body
  • the monobrow
  • symmetrical facial features
  • frizzy / curly hair
  • tall body
• Have you ever considered changing anything about your physical appearance?
• Are there different beauty standards for males and females?
• Do think advertisers and fashion designers should be forced to use conventionally "ugly" models?
• Are there any beauty standards that you believe may be unrealistic or harmful?
• Is it possible that people perceive more beauty in someone when they appear more confident?

Reading | Beauty Through the Ages

• Which were not considered attractive in the past?
  • tanned skin
  • being slim
  • a muscular body

Grammar | Articles

No article

• Men wore tights.
• They ate good food
  • usually plurals or
  • people or things in general

The

• Coco Chanel fell asleep in the sun.
• ... the fashion spread ...
  • Only one exists (maybe an idea or invention), or
  • referring to same thing again or specific group.

A

• Queen Elizabeth started a fashion.
  • singular countable noun. One of many. Unspecified

Speaking | Looking Good

Nail Extensions, tight / trendy clothes, make-up, high-heeled shoes, shaving , cosmetic surgery, dieting, tanning, body-building

• When do you take special care of your appearance?
• Some people believe you need to look at least a 7/10 to get a girlfriend or boyfriend. Do you agree?
• In what ways do people sacrifice comfort / money to look good?
• Do you think some people take their appearance too seriously?