Unit II beauty Appearance
Vocabulary
Appearance
To look like
Resemble
Remind
Attractive
Good-looking
Beautiful
Handsome
Common appearance
The head
Head
Round-headed
Bald-headed
Back of the head
At the back of the head
Top of the head
The hair
Hair
Long (short)
Thick (thin)
Straight
Curly
Curl
Lock
Close-cut / close-cropped
Golden
Silvery
Silky
Dark
Fair
Brown
Red
Black
Grey / white
Ashy
Sandy
Auburn / chestnut
Smooth
Wavy
Waved
To wave
To do one’s hair
To comb one’s hair
To brush one’s hair
To dress smb’s hair
To grow one’s hair
To cut smb’s hair
To have one’s hair cut
To wash one’s hair
To wear one’s hair long (short)
To plait / braid one’s hair
To part one’s hair in the middle (on one side)
Parting
Knot
To do one’s hair in knot
To have a ponytail
Ponytail
Hair-do
There are different hairstyles in the world. Hair can be cut or arranged into some ways. Describe the picture.
The face
Face
Round
Long
Thin
Lean
Oval
Pale
Beautiful
Pretty
Plain
Common
Stern
Gloomy
Clean-shaved
Expressive
Freckled
Wrinkled
Wrinkle
Moustache
Beard
Countenance
Complexion
The forehead
Broad
Narrow
High
Low
Large
Open
The eye
Big / large
Small
Kind / warm
Black
Brown
Dark
Grey
Blue
Deep-set
Close-set
Wide-set
Slant
Mischievous
Almont
Eyelid
Eyelash
Eyebrow
To frown
Mole
Temple
The nose
Small
Long
Flat
Straight
Turned-up
Hooked
Nostril
The cheek
Round
Pale
Pink / rosy
Hollow
Wrinkled
Dimpled
Dimple
Cheekbone
The chin
Round
Pointed
Double
Jaw
The mouth
Big / large
Small
Tiny
Stern
The lips
Lower
Upper
Thick
Thin
Full
Well-cut
Scarlet
Parted
Painted
Tightly-set
The tooth
Front teeth
Large
Small
Perfect
Tiny
Regular
Close-set
Wide-set
False
Tongue
Throat
Smile
Ear
The features
Small
Large
Plain
Ordinary
Regular
Irregular
Ugly
Coarse
The neck
Long
Short
Thin
Thick
The skin
Smooth
Rough
Delicate
The figure
Figure
Body
Build
Bearing
Gait
Back
Chest
Breast
Bent
Waist
The shoulder
Broad-shouldered
Heavy-shouldered
Narrow-shouldered
Round-shouldered
Write the numbers 1 to 17 next to the correct words:
Bald
Beard
Bun
Chubby cheeks
Double chin
Earring
Freckles
Fringe
Middle-parting
Moustache
Plait
Pony tail
Scar
Side-parting
Stubble
Tattoo
Wrinkles
Give names for the indicated parts of the head:
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The limbs
Limbs
Arm
Armpit
Forearm
Wrist
Elbow
The hand
Thumb
Index finger
Middle finger
Ring finger
Little finger
Palm
Nail
Cuticle
Knuckle
Back of the hand
Large
Small
Plump / fat
Bony
Soft
Rough
Shapely
Tiny
Delicate
Hairy
The finger
Stumpy
Delicate
Long
Short
Thick
Plump
Thin
Bony
Slender
The leg
Long
Short
Thin
Bony
Slender
Bow-legged
Shapely
Groin
Thigh
Hip
Knee
Shin
Calf
Ankle
Toe
Nail
Sole
The skeleton
Skull
Breastbone
Jawbone
Collarbone
Ribs
Humerus
Radius
Ulna
Pelvis
Kneecap
Shinbone
Fibula
Thigh bone
Coccyx
Spine / back bone
Shoulder blade
The internal or the viscous
Kidney
Heart
Lung
Liver
Brain
Intestine
Appendix
Tonsils
Rib
Stomach
Bile duct
Bladder
Gall bladder
Large intestine
Larynx
Pancreas
Pelvis
Spine
Spleen
Windpipe
Read aloud and give Russian equivalents of the following words:
Appearance, foot, plump, rough, slender, bony, age, figure, tongue, tooth, regular, lash, forehead, eyelid, eyebrow, straight, ugly, expressive, plain, curly, complexion, beard, moustache, throat, jaw, elbow, oval, wrinkled, frown, arched, countenance, false, mischievous, knot, pony-tail, plait, palm, wrist, resemble, toe, auburn, chestnut, lock, parting, gloomy, freckled, dimpled, temple, tiny.
Translate the following into English:
Тело, плечо, фигура, шея, язык, внешность, рука (до плеча), кисть руки, лоб, горло, щека, глаз, брови, ресница, подбородок, возраст, черты лица, грудная клетка, кожа, красивый, круглоголовый, лысый, превосходные зубы, вздернутый нос, длинные ресницы, ладонь, запястье, локон, пробор, выражение лица, ямочка, палец, затылок, веснушчатый, грубый, талия, подмышка, печень, легкие, почки, сердце.
Express the following in one word:
the upper part of a man’s body;
the part of the face above the eyebrows;
the part of the face between the nose and the ears;
an upper limb of the human body (the part of the body from the hand to the shoulder);
the part of the body that connects the head and the shoulders;
the end of the human arm;
a lower limb of the human body;
the part of the leg on which one walks;
the front of the head;
the part of the face with which we smell;
the joint between the two parts of the arm;
that what covers our eyes when they are shut;
the hair that grow on the edge of the eyelid;
the thin line of hair above the eye;
the part of the face above the eyes;
the natural color and appearance of the skin;
the face and its expression;
small, light-brown spot on the skin produced by sunburn.
Write the numbers 1 to 13 to the correct words.
Brain
Chest
Elbow
Eyebrow
Forehead
Freckles
Gums
Heel
Hip
Jaw
Muscle
Spots
Waist
Read and translate the text:
Appearances are deceptive. It is a common truth; practically everyone has met at least someone whose character and appearance differ radically.
When one sees a tall, broad-shouldered youth, one expects him to be strong-willed and brave. One thinks: «A model to follow!» How often a good-looking individual turns out to be petty, weak-willed or even cowardly. Then one thinks: «A mediocrity!»
At the same time everyone knows that a lot of great people were of a poor build: short and fragile. It did not stop them from displaying intelligence and courage. Ingenuity does not depend on one's complexion or constitution.
Plump or fat people create an impression of generous and kind personalities. Strangely enough, not rarely they may be thrifty or even greedy. One usually thinks: «A scrooge!»
On the other hand, thin or slim nervous ladies often tend to be lavish. They like to buy and never think twice when they pay. One thinks: «I would call her open-handed and Mother would call her a spendthrift». Yes, mothers are always stricter in judgments.
Has it ever happened to you that you come to an important office and see an important boss? You immediately evaluate his looks: «Round-faced, small narrow eyes, dimples on the cheeks and an upturned nose. What a kind-hearted person! A simpleton!» You tell the boss of your troubles and expect immediate help. But the boss appears to be rude, harsh and willful. You never get your help and think: «A stone heart and an iron fist».
When someone sees a delicately built pretty blonde with curly hair, blue eyes, a straight nose and a high forehead, one is inclined to think that the beauty is intelligent and nice. It may be disappointing to think later «What a stupid, capricious, impolite bore!»
On the contrary, when one sees a skinny brunette with ugly irregular features — a hooked nose, pointed chin, close-set eyes and thin lips, strange thoughts come to one's head; because it is the image of evil people — cruel and cunning . It may be a relief some time later to find her a clever, gentle and good-mannered lady and think: «What charm! A heart of gold!»
Another general misconception lies in the fact that children are always expected to resemble their parents. And parents like it when children take after them. Relatives like to compare moles, the shape of noses, etc. The greatest compliment is: «They are as like as two peas». The greatest disappointment is to find nothing in common. We want to deny people their exclusiveness, we don't want to admit that nature has selected other options from an enormous genetic fund developed over generations. Why do we like our copies? Who knows!
Nature likes to play tricks on us. But don't you think it is a present on the part of nature? Life becomes not a boring routine, but a brilliant kaleidoscope of characters and appearances which often clash.
Answer the questions:
1. Do you agree that appearances are deceptive? Tell your classmates about your own experience.
2. Do you think it is worth judging by appearances? Give your reasons.
Look at the pictures below and choose the right word from the lists to describe the shape of one's face, eyes, nose, chin, lips, forehead.
Face:
a) oval
b) round
c) long
d) square
Eyes:
a) almond
b) slanting
c) round
d) narrow
Nose:
a) aquiline
b) hooked
c) straight
d) upturned
Chin:
a) protruding
b) split
c) double
d) pointed
Lips:
a) thin
b) plump
c) thick
d) heart-shaped
Forehead:
a) wrinkled
b) narrow
c) balding
d) high
Read and translate the text: