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Тем не менее для других конечYet, for others, the ultimate psychoная психологическая и эмоциоlogical and emotional benefits of нальная польза от этих хирурthese surgical procedures ultimately гических процедур в конечном outweigh the physical tribulations. итоге перевешивает физические As the physical trauma associated невзгоды. По мере того как фиwith the invasive nature of the opзическая травма, связанная с инerations gradually subsides, a newвазивным характером операций, found sense of confidence, femiпостепенно утихает, появляется ninity, and empowerment emerges, вновь обретенное чувство увеas evidenced by the testimonies of ренности, женственности и расthose who have traversed this mulширения возможностей, о чем tifaceted journey of cosmetic trans-

свидетельствуют свидетельства formation тех, кто прошел этот многогранный путь косметической трансформации

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Task 44

Watch the video and answer the questions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qiwww14oyA4

1.Why is South Korea known as the world’s capital of plastic surgery?

2.What percentage of Korean women in major cities have had plastic surgery, according to polls?

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Module 2. Appearance and Character

3.How has the perception of plastic surgery changed over time in South Korea?

4.What role does societal beauty standards play in driving the popularity of plastic surgery in South Korea?

5.How does Dr. Kim Vyong explain the historical context that influences Koreans’willingness to undergo plastic surgery?

6.What motivates many Koreans to undergo plastic surgery, according to Dr. Kim Vyong?

7.How has the attitude towards changing one’s appearance evolved in Korean culture, especially regarding plastic surgery?

8.What type of surgery is the 27-year-old graduate undergoing, and what are his hopes for the outcome?

9.How long will the aesthetic surgery to fix both jaw and crookedteethtake,andwhatotherbenefitsdoesthepatientandhismother hope to achieve?

10.What specific changes does Dr. Kim suggest enhancing the appearance of the individual who wants to look more like Brad Pitt?

11.Why are more young Koreans, including teenagers, opting for plastic surgery according to recent surveys?

12.At what age should a person be before considering plastic surgery, and why is this age important?

13.How have the preferences for plastic surgery among Asian patients changed over the years, especially in terms of westernization?

14.According to Park Na Young, the beauty editor, how does Korean culture view superficiality and beauty standards?

15.What is the premise of the TV reality show “Challenge Cinderella”?

16.How does the selection process work for participants on the show seeking free plastic surgery?

17.Why did the judges have to check some contestants’breasts during the deliberation process?

18.What do winners of “Challenge Cinderella” receive as a

prize?

19.Besides regular people, who else in South Korea is known to be obsessed with plastic surgery?

20.Who are the Go-Go girls and why did they undergo cosmetic procedures on TV?

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21.Why was Han Mi-oh considered a plastic surgery celebrity in South Korea?

22.What led the woman in the video to become addicted to cosmetic surgery?

23.How did the woman take matters into her own hands regarding changing her looks?

24.Whydoesthenarratorexpresssympathyforthewomanstuck at home with nothing to do?

25.What is the significance of plastic surgery in shaping destiny, as mentioned in the video?

26.How do older Koreans view plastic surgery compared to fortune telling for improving their lives?

27.Why does the palm reader in the video fail to mention her own surgical skills while advising against plastic surgery?

28.What percentage of Korean job seekers consult palm and face readers to determine their fortunes, according to a poll mentioned in the video?

Task 45* (extra task)

Watch a series “The Beauty Inside” and make a video describing the interdependence between the image of a person, the attitude of society towards them and their opinion about themselves and their self-esteem.

REVISION 2

1. Look at the statements below and discuss with a partner whether they are true or not.

1.The more pleasant looking you are the more successful you become.

2.No wonder how much you try, if you are not beautiful enough you will never make your dreams come true.

3.You can understand everything about the person just by looking at their face.

4.Makeup is created to deceive people around.

5.Your personality is much more than the way you look.

6.Our body in not an ornament, it is an instrument.

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7.Being objectified is the thing one can deal with. Self-objectifi- cation is the other story.

8.No one should be judged by the way they look.

9.There are no privilege points for attractive appearance.

10.The way you look is the way you treat people around you.

2. Lookatthelistbelow.Discusswithyourpartnerwhysense of confidence is important for an individual.

—Workplace promotion

—University/college grades

—Interpersonal relationships

—Social adaptation

—First impression

a)Add up to the list above.

b)In your opinion what is the most important option? Why?

3. Translate into English.

Недавно я посмотрел замечательный сериал под названием «Ненасытная». Главная героиня сериала с кукольным лицом раньше была полной, но похудела из-за одного неприятного случая, и весь сюжет строится вокруг ее худобы, стандартов красоты, пищевых расстройств и кризиса самоопределения. Данный сериал был жестоко раскритикован, поэтому третьего сезона уже можно и не ждать. Возможно, оно и к лучшему. Все дело в том, что сериал отображает всем известную проблему, которую общество предпочитаетотрицать:к красивыми стройным относятся намного лучше, чем к тем, кто не подходит под современные стандарты красоты или не хочет под них подстраиваться.

«Красота — это магия!» — говорит главная героиня Петти, а потом устраивает пожар в доме ее обидчика, но выходит сухой из воды.

«Красота — это магия!» — повторяет Петти, а потом убивает парня, который учится с ней в одной школе.

«Красота — это магия!» — в третий раз повторяет Петти, и… узнаете, если посмотрите сериал сами.

Возможно, если бы создатели сериала менее иронично изображали нездоровые отношения героев с едой, излишние боди-

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модификации в виде пластической хирургии и косметических процедур, а также реализацию женщин в бизнесе, критики бы были более снисходительны к этому проекту.

4.Think about a popular character (from a book, a film, series, etc.), describe theirpersonality traits and appearance without naming them. Ask your groupmates whether they have any ideas who it might be. The first student who has a right guess describes their character.

5.Make a presentation about typical cultural traits of different nations.

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ANSWERS

Task 7 1 d 2 c 3 b 4 c 5 d 6 d 7 d

Task 15

b)AD CAB

Task 16

a)1. biological parents in Europe 2 blood relatives, married couples, or strong bonds 3 love and care for each other 4 nuclear families, singleparent families, and extended families 5 two singleparent families join together 6 adoptive families, foster parents, or chosen families 7 ethnicity, race, religion, and composition

b)1. False — This statement contradicts the factual information provided in the text — the primary role of a family is not to compete but to love and care for each other.

2.False — This statement contradicts the factual information provided in the text — nuclear families consist of two parents.

3.True.

4.False — This statement contradicts the idea expressed in the text — families can be diverse in structure.

5.False — This statement contradicts the idea expressed in the text — young people can create chosen families.

Task 26 1a 2c 3c 4b 5a 6c 7b

Task 37 1

Task 38

1.True.

2.False — This statement contradicts the factual information provided in the text — Galton’s finding was that composite faces are typically more attractive.

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3.Not Given —There is nothing in the text that mentions experiments conducted by Galton focusing on the effects of lighting on facial attractiveness.

4.False — This statement contradicts the factual information provided in the text — the text states that many people find mixedrace individuals attractive.

5.True.

6.False — This statement contradicts the factual information provided in the text — the text states that symmetry is an indicator of health.

7.Not Given — There is nothing in the text that mentions estrogen being produced only in women.

8.False—Thisconclusioniswrongasthetextclearlystatesthat these factors contribute to facial attractiveness.

9.True.

10.Not Given — There is nothing in the text that directly supports or refutes this statement.

11.False — The text clearly states that testosterone produces specific masculine features, so this statement contradicts the information provided.

12.Not Given — The text does not provide enough information to confirm or deny the widespread acceptance of the handicap principle.

13.True

14.False — This statement contradicts the factual information provided in the text — Darwin’s reaction was not fascination but physical illness.

15.False — The text implies that only fit organisms can afford such extravagant features, suggesting that they are healthy.

16.Not Given — The text does not provide enough information to confirm or deny the susceptibility of men with high testosterone levels to immune system issues.

17.True.

18.False — The text implies that health concerns are not the primary focus for teenagers and young adults.

19.Not Given — The text does not provide enough information to confirm or deny the arbitrary nature of individual preferences for physical features.

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20.False — This statement contradicts the factual information provided in the text — attractive faces do activate reward and pleasure centers.

21.False — The text states that neural activity was driven by attractive faces even when participants were not thinking about beauty, contradicting the false statement.

22.Not Given — The text mentions the reflexive association between beauty and goodness in the brain but does not explicitly state that they are always linked in society.

23.True.

24.False — The text clearly states that individuals with facial anomalies are regarded as less competent and hard-working.

25.Not Given —While the text mentions the exploitation of stereotypes in popular media, it does not explicitly state that the media plays a significant role in perpetuating negative stereotypes.

26.True.

27.False—Thetextclearlystatesthattheselectioncriteriafrom that time do not apply today due to technological advancements.

28.Not Given — While the text discusses the impact of modern medicine and technology on beauty, it does not explicitly state that societal perceptions are being reshaped.

29.False — The text implies that the universal nature of beauty is evolving, contradicting the false statement.

30.True.

Task 44

1.South Korea is known as the world’s capital of plastic surgery due to its high rate of plastic surgery procedures and the prevalence of clinics in areas like Seoul’s Gangnam district.

2.Polls reveal that at least one out of two Korean women in major cities have had plastic surgery.

3.The perception of plastic surgery has shifted from being a taboo or secretive practice to becoming more accepted and aligned with societal beauty standards in South Korea.

4.Societal beauty standards play a significant role in driving the popularity of plastic surgery in South Korea by influencing individuals to strive for a certain ideal look.

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5.Dr. Kim Vyong explains that historically, Koreans have faced struggles such as foreign invasions and civil wars, leading them to adopt a progressive attitude towards improving their lives through plastic surgery.

6.Many Koreans are motivated to undergo plastic surgery in hopes of enhancing their opportunities, such as finding better job prospects.

7.The traditional reluctance to change one’s face in Korean culture has shifted, with more people now open to permanently altering their appearance through plastic surgery.

8.The 27-year-old graduate is undergoing surgery to fix both his jaw and crooked teeth, with hopes of improving his career prospects and love life.

9.The aesthetic surgery will be a two-year procedure, and aside from better career prospects, the patient and his mother also hope to improve his love life.

10.Dr. Kim suggests making the left bone smaller, reducing asymmetry, sharpening the nasal tip, and making it more defined to enhance the individual’s appearance.

11.More young Koreans, including teenagers, are opting for plastic surgery influenced by TV celebrities and K-pop stars, with one in four parents supporting surgery for their children as young as 14.

12.Patients should be at least 17 or 18 years old for plastic surgery because facial bones or body areas should finish growing before any surgeries can be performed.

13.Twenty years ago, most Asian patients wanted to make their faces more westernized, but now they focus on making their faces prettier without necessarily westernizing them.

14.In Korean culture, there is no stigma attached to admitting superficiality, and beauty standards for women involve having a V-shaped face and double eyelids.

15.TheTVreality show “Challenge Cinderella” offers free plastic surgery to participants through a contest-like format where doctors and producers decide who needs it the most.

16.Participants come on the show, share why they want plastic surgery, and then the doctors and producers select five deserving candidates out of many applicants.

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