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(共14张PPT)
Unit 4 Looking good, feeling good
Extended reading
CONTENTS
Learning objectives
Master the main idea and the structure of the text;
Analyze the reasons of teenagers’ negative thoughts on their physical appearance and find out some solutions;
Develop a deep understanding of true beauty;
Do you think physical appearance is important Why
Step 1 Free talk
Yes
No
Have you been troubled with your physical appearance
Don’t worry!
Negative thoughts about appearance is common among teenagers.
Step 2 Detailed reading
Don’t judge a ______ by his/her _________
person
appearance
1) Look at the title and predict the main idea of this passage
“Don’t 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 think 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 you think of your physical appearance. Teens who try to copy the looks of their favourite stars are fighting a losing battle—these 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 view 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 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.
Don’t judge a book by its cover
These external influences are always present, but there are certainly ways to deal 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 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 talents—you may be good at painting or playing the piano, so take pride in things you do 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. These 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 about yourself—your individuality, your value to others, your achievements—you will soon begin to love yourself just the way you are.
Don’t 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. _____)
_____ to deal with them (Paras. _______)
Conclusion
(Para. __)
Introduction
(Para. __)
1
2–6
7
Where
How
2–3
4–6
3) Deep understanding
Step 2 Detailed reading
Where do the negative thoughts come from
① From ____________________________
② From ____________________________
standards of beauty in the media
friends
How can you deal with them
_______________________________________
② Remind yourself that you are unique.
_________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
①Stop following popular beauty standards blindly.
③ Keep in mind that your family and friends love
you just the way you are.
④ Focus on your strengths.
⑤ Direct your attention from negative thoughts.
Negative thoughts from medias and friends: _______ reasons
external
Step 3 Critical thinking
Lack of confidence
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 spend 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 conclusion
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 one’s appearance, 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 one’s inner self is what matters more.
Step 3 Critical thinking
Caring too much about what other people think of how you look doesn’t make them like you more.
You realize that being trendy only proves you’re Great at being a follower. Having personal style proves you’re an individual.
Being yourself feels so much better than looking
“Perfect”.
Tips
Homework
Find out more Chinese sayings about one's physical appearance and make a comment.
Thanks ~

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