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WHY IS IT IMPORTANT FOR US TO LOOK GOOD? WARM UP Practice in pairs or group: Describe each person in the pictures. Try to remember all the vocabulary you have learned about appearance. Discussion Questions: (1) What springs to mind when you hear the word ‘appearances'? (2) What things do you first notice about someone's appearance? (3) How do you think you look today? (4) When is your appearance most important? (5) What do you think when you look at yourself in the mirror? (6) Do you think the expression 'Appearances are deceptive' is true? Why? (7) Do you ever say someone looks good but really they don't? (8) Has your mother ever complained about your appearance? (9) What part of the way you look are you happiest with (and why)? (10) How are people's appearances today different from 100 years ago?
TASK 1 – VOCABULARY A. Can you name these styles? Choose the correct style for each picture Mod Emo Formal Hipster Girly Glam Boho Chic Skater Preppy Punk Casual B. Which of these expressions is NOT a natural collocation? 1. second hand / baby / winter / fashion clothes 2. summer / sports / casual / evening wear 3. an item / an article / an object / a piece of clothing 4. outdoor / warm / light / indoor clothing 5. well / badly / smartly / untidily dressed
TASK 2 – SPEAKING PRACTICE Now in pairs or groups, discuss a bit more (1) How important is a person's appearance? (2) What could you do to improve your appearance? (3) Is appearance more important in politics or show business? (4) Is it rude to tell someone that they need to improve their appearance? (5) Are people obsessed with appearance today? Reference: Vocabulary: https://en.islcollective.com/english-esl-worksheets/vocabulary- practice/vocabulary-flashcards-and-dominoes/adjectives/fashion-vocabulary/59752 Natural English Collocations – Jon Marks and Alison Wooder Which appearance of Anne Hathaway that you would prefer? Do you know this movie?