| Level |
Topic |
Speakers |
Length |
| Very Difficult |
Cosmetic Surgery |
Man |
02:15 |
Pre-Listening Exercise
Name five different types of cosmetic surgery and discuss why people select these procedures.
Agree or Disagree? Let’s Spark Some Conversation!
Do you agree or disagree with these statements. Talk together and share your opinions.
- People should be free to change their appearance through surgery.
- Cosmetic surgery can improve self-confidence.
- Society puts too much pressure on people to look perfect.
- Teenagers should not be allowed to get cosmetic surgery.
- Cosmetic surgery is more about beauty than health.
- Celebrities influence others to consider cosmetic procedures.
- It’s okay to get cosmetic surgery if it helps your career.
- Insurance should never cover cosmetic surgery unless it’s for medical reasons.
- Natural beauty is more valuable than surgical beauty.
- People should be open about having cosmetic surgery, not hide it.
Idioms
“facelift” = a surgical procedure in which doctors tighten the skin on the face to remove wrinkles
“I’m sure that the actress had a facelift so would look younger than she really is.”
“nose job” = an operation to improve the appearance of one’s nose
“He’s considering a nose job because he says people always comment on his nose.”
Listening Exercise
Listen to the recording and answer the questions.
Post-Listening Exercise
Do research on an organization that provides medical services, particularly cosmetic surgery, to people in developing countries. Report on the organization’s mission, the regions of the world where the organization has performed such care, and how everyday people can become involved. Would you consider volunteering if you had the expertise to perform cosmetic procedures for the needy?
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