一、导读：

Read two news stories about plastic surgery on P50.

二、导思：

Answer the following questions.

Is physical appearance important to you? Why?

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If I want to change my looks, what can I do?

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三、导学&导练：

1. Describe each news story in one sentence.

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2. Find more detailed information about the news stories.

① How did the plastic surgery help Mr Wilson?

His burnt skin was repaired, especially the skin on his face. He can go out like a normal guy now.

② What problems did the plastic surgery bring to Miss Edwards?

She still suffers from daily pain and is unable to make some facial expressions.

Listening

Step 1 Listen for the first time

1.  Alice, a new reporter, is reporting on plastic surgery. Listen and finish the exercises below.

2.  Finish A1 on Page 8 by putting the steps of starting a new school club in the correct order.

Step 2 Listen for the second time

Listen to the report again and complete the notes below.

Step 3 Read Transcript and underline some important phrases and sentences

Alice: Hello! My name is Alice and today I’m reporting on the plastic surgery industry. Plastic surgery is undoubtedly becoming more and more popular. Every year, millions of people decide to have plastic surgery to change their looks. You might think only women want plastic surgery, but recent research shows that, surprisingly, about one third of all plastic surgery patients are men. The average age of patients is falling and experts believe the industry will only continue to grow in the future.

Then why is plastic surgery so popular these days? Many people see it as the easiest way to help improve their appearance. Some of these patients have obvious problems like burn marks, while others are just unhappy with their looks. By improving their appearance, plastic surgery can help people in both groups build their self-confidence.

However, it’s also important to consider the disadvantages. Plastic surgery is very expensive. In addition, any kind of surgery carries serious health risks. Patients may suffer health problems after failed plastic surgery operations. In some extreme cases, patients may even die during operations. Finally, the results of plastic surgery might not be what people expect. This is especially true for teenagers, as their bodies are still growing. Doctors strongly advise against plastic surgery for people under eighteen unless it is necessary, for example, to treat burn marks.

It is important to weigh up all of the advantages and disadvantages before deciding whether or not to have plastic surgery. Remember: think before you act.

Step 4 Discussion

In pairs, have a discussion about plastic surgery. Use the following questions and expressions to help you.

1.  Are you for or against plastic surgery? Why?

___________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. What examples can you think of to support your opinion?

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Expressions

Voicing your opinion

In general/On the whole, I think/believe/feel ...

To be honest, I’m against/for ... because ...

Once again/As I said, I’d support/oppose the idea of ...

I’ve changed my mind. I (don’t) believe/agree/think that ...

Step 5 Presentation

Present your talk in front of the whole class confidently and logically. Collect creative ideas as many as possible.

Topic: Plastic surgery

Pros

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Plastic surgery can help the people with physical trauma such as burn marks.

Cons

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四、 达标导练：（10分钟）

1.  选词填空

1．The beautiful scene certainly _______________ expectations.

2．He didn't work hard. _______________, he was very careless.

3．Too much sugar and salt may _______________ your disease.

4．_______________, the new project will benefit the villagers.

5．The threat of homelessness _______________ hundreds of families.

6．Generally speaking, most engineers _______________ their work.

7．We had planned to go to the movies, but _______________ watching TV at home.

8．Seeing so many cars in front of her car, she had to _______________.

9．It's typical of him to _______________ his talent for singing.

10．The accident showed that it's necessary to _______________ fire on the construction site.

2. 单句语法填空

1．I ended _______________ spending the night in the airport.

2．_______________ the saying goes，“Time and tide wait for no man.”

3．Gardening has become very _______________ (fashion) in that town.

4．The hero never spoke of his great _______________ (contribute) to his country.

5．The soldiers were sent to help the old town _______________ (attack) by a heavy flood.

6．A number of students are _______________ great pressure during the exams.

7．It is said that the meeting_______________ (schedule) at three o'clock this afternoon.

8．The expenses of the family, with the _______________(add) of a second child, were heavy.

五、 课后巩固练习：（30分钟）

限时练习

七、反思感悟：

1. 能否借助语气语调理解演讲中说话者的意图，并提取主要信息。

2. 是否熟练地以口头形式表达对你对医美整形的看法，并用合理的理由来支持你的观点？