Correspondence department TERM 6
Term 6 Cor Dep 2014
1/ Family Issues. Introduction
Rank the following values in order of their priority for you. Account for your choice. Discuss with partner \ compare.
Job satisfaction
Successful career \ prestigious job
Financial independence \ money
Happy marriage
Family \ children
Do you agree that modern family is in decline? If yes, think of some signs of it.
Vocabulary
Do you know the following words / phrases? Explain their meaning to your partner.
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A nuclear family |
divorce rate |
family violence |
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an extended family |
a low birthrate |
easy access to drugs |
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a single-parent family |
a cohabitation |
juvenile crime |
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male role model |
the breadwinner |
neglect of the elderly |
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a sacred bond |
an orphanage |
the residential home |
Which of these family and social issues are especially worrying? Discuss with a group.
Reading and Discussing
Read the article “How do you feel about the modern family?” and answer the following questions
Who was interviewed in the survey presented in the article?
What are the signs of the decline of the modern family?
How do you feel about the problems raised by the author?
Writing. Read the article “American family: Now and Then”Use the vocabulary in the box above to write 10 sentences on the following: Modern Family Values
2/ Personality studies Getting to know a person
What are the best ways to determine a person’s character?
Astrology \ Physiognomy \ By blood type \ Palm reading \
or just studying their appearance \ body language \ behaviour?
Mention at least one advantage and one disadvantage of each method.
What do you know about physiognomy? Do you think this theory can be considered valid?
In what way do you think physiognomy can be used in businesses? What other spheres can benefit from the use of physiognomy? Can it be applied on a personal level?
Physiognomy
Physiognomy, the art of judging human character by facial features is both an ancient art and a modern study. Physiognomy is also referred to as Face Reading, Personology and Characterology. It is believed the most important aspect of physiognomy is that it gives us understanding of humanity and human nature.
Physiognomy has been in development for over five thousand years in both eastern and western culture. Hippocrates, Aristotle and Plato gave credence to physiognomy in their writings. In the 20th century physiognomy has struggled to become a scientifically based study. Although it has been tested in numerous studies there is no clear path to trace that proves its validity.
There is an intimate connection of body, mind and spirit. Caroline Myss says it best, ' Your biography becomes your biology '. This idea is best reflected in our wrinkles. Wrinkles are emotion etched in our face over time. There are lines that tell how deeply we grieve those we have lost, if we have a love of reading, if we are visionary, and more.
Face Readers are used in many ways today. Attorneys hire them to help pick juries. Businesses use them to assist in hiring the right people for the right position and to do team building. Casting Directors use Face Readers to match the part with someone who would appropriately fit the character. Authors do the same with the characters in their stories. On a more personal basis Face Reading is used to give one insight into their own character or to build understanding between couples and families.
Complete the following saying that means that we can be misled by what people look like:
Appearances are …
Think of at least one example from your own experience to prove it true.
What are some common stereotypes about appearances? Do we fall into a trap by following them? Complete the statements with a partner. Are your ideas the same?
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Blonds are… |
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Thin lips mean that someone is … |
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A wide forehead signals that someone is… |
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Small eyes mean that someone is … |
How do you feel about these stereotypes? Shall we ignore them?
Mona Lisa
Do the following puzzle with the words from the article about Mona Lisa
Across
3. unreliable
4. the feeling of anger or bitterness when another person is trying to take a friend, or a possession, away from you
7. showing no mercy; hardhearted
9. unfeeling; insensitive
10. squanderer
11. ( in children's use) someone who informs an adult of a companion's misdeeds
12. humorously indecent
13. with a mystery
Down
1. threatening or suggesting evil or harm
2. an expression of an emotion in a person's eyes
5. allow (something hidden) to be seen
6. person's facial features indicative of character
8. with skills or abilities that are likely to make someone want to give you a job
14. a number representing a person's reasoning ability
3\ British Stereotypes