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1、http:/ Unit 1Suffering to be beautiful.Read the transcript below from a radio programme called Head to Head. Good morning. Todays topic is beauty. What is beauty? And, to what lengths can or should we go to make ourselves more beautiful? In the studio today are two beautiful women to help answer the
2、se questions! Sue Leslie, a former model who is now a successful businesswoman, and Elizabeth Cade, a writer and lecturer. Sue, perhaps we could start with you. Is beauty important? Well, first, thanks for the compliment, Mary. Now, I think that in todays world, it is important to look your best. Yo
3、u should watch what you eat and keep yourself fit. And if thats not enough, then cosmetic surgery can change peoples lives. Elizabeth, whats your viewpoint? I think its up to everyone to decide what is right for them, but I do feel that people should be happy with themselves, regardless of how they
4、look. There is too much emphasis on appearance these days. Seldom do people think about the real dangers of this obsession with looks, both from eating disorders and from having cosmetic surgery. Also, many people feel unhappy because they just dont happen to fit societys current ideas of what is be
5、autiful. Since youre a historian, perhaps you could give us a brief historical perspective on this. Well, there are lots of examples of societies in which people have done some horrendous things to try to make themselves look more beautiful. For instance, some European women used to have their botto
6、m ribs removed so that they would have thin waists. Neck stretching was fashionable in some parts of South-East Asia. In Africa, there were tribes which stretched their ear lobes or lips. I think it is ridiculous that peopleusually womenhave been forced by society to endure such considerable pain an
7、d suffering. So do I. But times have changed. No one forces people to come to Sues Salon, my health studio. Theyre free to come, and they enjoy coming because after a course there, they look as if they were ten years younger. So I dont see any real point in discussing all these quaint old customs. B
8、ut there really is no difference between then and now! That is why today, millions of women alter their bodies. They have eye operations, facelifts and many other operations just to make other people think they are more beautiful. Yes, but its their own choice. I dont agree. Society still judges peo
9、ple on how they look, and so forces them to worry about their appearance. Judging people by their appearance is silly. We should judge the whole person. Well, I think that sets out some of the issues very well, so now, lets take our first call.S2B Unit 1 More reading.For health and beauty.Read the a
10、rticle below from a website on exercise.Aerobics is one of the most beneficial and also one of the most beautiful forms of exercise. Any physical activity that makes your pulse get quicker and your breathing get deeper is a kind of aerobic exercise. The word aerobic means with oxygen1 or having oxyg
11、en. Aerobic exercise therefore aims at making the heart and lungs work at a higher rate so as to supply more oxygen to the muscles. The benefits of aerobic exercise include having a stronger heart, lower blood pressure, stronger bones, better sleep, less body fat, more energy and less stress.It is s
12、uggested that you do aerobic exercise for twenty to forty minutes, three to four times a week. Only then will you begin to reach your optimal level of general fitness. When you exercise, the speed at which your heart beats, or your pulse rate, tells you how intense your workout is. People who are no
13、t fit but want to lose weight should keep their pulse rates low and do moderate exercise for a longer time. People who are quite fit can do exercises that require large amounts of energy. They can even compete in marathons.There are many forms of aerobic exercise, including running, swimming, cyclin
14、g and skiing. Walking is the most common form of aerobic exercise. Most people do it every day! It is low intensity and is recommended for beginners. Running is suitable for almost everyone, but it is important to remember not to overdo it. You must pace yourself and always wear good quality shoes.
15、By doing this type of balanced, relaxing exercise, our responses get quicker, our mind sharper, and we become more efficient and productive.To sum up, aerobic exercise is good for everyone. It can lead to a better quality of life!S2B Unit 2A practical jokeRead this article on a humour website to see
16、 an example of a practical joke.We can define a joke as something you say that causes laughter, and a practical joke as something you do that causes laughter. A practical joke is a trick that is played on an unsuspecting victim to make look silly or embarrassed.In Richard Bostons Book of Practical Jokes, th
