Unit 7 Fashion and Beauty

• I would make them suffer so much that they’d wish they were never born.
I would punish them to the degree than they cannot bear.
Movie clip: The Princess Diaries
• And then I came here, and I realized that these women are smart, terrific people who are just trying to make a difference in the world.
When I came to this competition, I got to know that all contestants here are wonderful women and they attend the competition to let others know that they make the world colorful.
Paolo is a beautician employed by Clarisse. Because the state dinner is drawing near, Clarisse wants him to transform Amelia into a beautiful woman.
• What does Clarisse require Paolo and his assistants to sign?
Clarisse wants them to sign a confidentiality agreement.
• Why is Clarisse leaving?
The Genovian press secretary is waiting for her call.
• Why does Paolo break Amelia’s glasses?
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Unit 7 Fashion and Beauty
Warm-up questions
• How can we make ourselves more beautiful? • What is the relationship between fashion and beauty?
True or False
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1. Gracie used to support the Miss United States Pageant. 2. Victor is very angry about Cheryl’s answer. 3. Grace does not think it worth participating in the Miss United States Pageant. 4. Gracie’s performance does not impress Victor. 5. In her speech, Gracie expresses her warning to the serial killer.
Words and Expressions • frizzy: adj. tightly curled卷成一团的 • Regina: n. reigning queen 女王 • make up: invent; make believe虚构；编造
Answer the questions.
• Who is Paolo? And why is he here?
Because he thinks that it is better for her to wear contact lenses.
• Does Paolo like Amelia’s eyebrows? Why or why not?
No, because her eyebrows are too thick.
Fill in the blanks
New Jersey Cathy:1)_______. As you may know, there are consider many who 2)______ the Miss United States pageant to be 3)______ and antifeminist. What outdated would you say to them? Victor: Oh, my God! used to be Gracie: Well, I would have to say, I 4)_________ one of them. And then I came here, and I smart realized that these women are 5)______, terrific make a difference people who are just trying to 6)___________ in the world. And we’ve become really 7)___________. I mean, I know we all secretly good friends hope the other one will trip and 8)_____________,but…wait a minute! I’ve fall on her face already done that! And for me, the experience rewarding has been one of the most 9)_______ and experiences liberating 10)_________ of my life.
Hale Waihona Puke Movie Clip: Miss Congeniality
• Words • antifeminist: adj. against the belief in the social, political, and economic equality of the sexes 反对男女平等的；反对女权主义 的 • pageant:n. spectacular procession or celebration; brilliant display or spectacle庆 典；壮丽的场面
Paraphrase the following sentences. • In a way, America is like a big ship.
To some extent, America can be described as a big ship where all aboard are closely related and share the same responsibility.