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课件网) Unit 4 Looking good，feeling good Extended reading By the end of this period, you will be able to: 1. identity the structure and the main idea of the passage; 2. locate specific information related to the content; 3. learn how to deal with teenagers’ negative thoughts on their physical appearance; 4. have a positive attitude towards physical appearance. CONTENTS While-reading I Post-reading II III Sentences analysis IV Pre-reading Pre-reading 1. What’s your feeling after watching the video？ Don’t judge a book by its cover Don’t judge a _____ by his/her _____ person appearance 2. What’s your understanding of the title according to the pictures？ While-reading Fast-reading 1. Find the topic sentences of each paragraph. “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. Para. 1 Para. 2 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. Para. 3 Para. 4 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. Para. 5 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 aw ... ...
