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SB3U1 Face Values
It’s all about ME!
(Understanding ideas)
Lead in
Survey
Are you satisfied with your appearance?
A Completely. (100%)
B Fairly. (80-90%)
C Kind of. (20%-30%)
D Not at all.
Over half of people are fairly satisfied or completely satisfied with their appearances.
Teenagers are almost as satisfied with their looks as older generations.
Men and women are almost equal in terms of how satisfied they are.
People in Latin American countries are the happiest with their looks.
Japanese people are the most self-critical, with over one in ten “not at all satisfied”.
Do you find any of the facts surprising? Why?
Do you think one’s appearance is important? Why?
Pre-reading
Where can you usually read an article like this?
While-reading
Read the passage and find out what attitude each person shows towards their looks.
Statements:
1. I want to look in my selfies.
2. I have become addicted to editing and posting
selfies, and checking my phone for comments.
3. The positive comments boost my confidence.
Dr Hart’s comment:
Jade’s obsession with online photo editing shows her lack of confidence and need for other people’s attention, but the image she presents to obtain the praise of others is not the real one. People who pretend to be someone they are not tend to misjudge themselves.
Jade
While-reading
Statements:
Dr Hart’s comment:
I perceived that external beauty is also important because making an effort with the image we present to the world can help us to make a positive first impression on other and boost our confidence.
I was surprised at how good I looked after the makeover
I perceived that external beauty isn’t totally worthless.
Anthony
While-reading
Statements:
Dr Hart’s comment:
Emma is completely right.
Good health is beautiful and makes us happier and more confident.
My attempts to lose weight brought me pain and poor health.
A plus-size model showed me that it is possible to be attractive and confident even if you are large.
I realised that