U校园新视野大学英语4读写教程答案（Unit 2 Secrets to beauty）.docxVIP

U校园新视野大学英语4读写教程答案 Unit 2 Secrets to beauty Section A 2-2 Text A: The confusing pursuit of beauty Pre-reading activities Pre-reading activities-1 1) 1) Lipstick is used to apply color to the lips. 2) 2) Nail polish is applied to fingernails or toenails to decorate and / or protect the nails. 3) 3) Eye shadow is applied to areas around the eyes, usually on the eyelids and under the eyebrows, to make the eyes stand out or look more attractive. 4) 4) Mascara is used to enhance the eyes. It may help make the eyelashes darker, thicker and longer. 5) 5) Eyeliner is used to draw lines around the eyes so as to create a more beautiful contour. 6) 6) Powder foundation is used to tone the face and give it an even, uniform color. It can cover flaws, and some can also protect the face from damage caused by sunlight. 1) Facial masks, sunscreen, facial cream, eye cream, etc. Pre-reading activities-2 1) Yes, I do use some of these products once in a while. For example, when I go to parties, I often apply lipstick and eyeliner. On such occasions, putting on some makeup gives me a good mood. No, I dont use any of them because Im a male and these products are all for women. However, I do apply sunscreen when I stay outdoors for a long time in summer. 2) Yes, they are generally used by women. What men usually do may be just shaving and having a haircut. No, I dont think only women use cosmetics. Although men in general do not use such products in daily life, it is possible that male actors and singers wear some makeup when they perform. Reading comprehension Reading comprehension-1 1) The sentence means that it is very difficult, or even impossible, for a man to give a right answer when a woman asks him how she looks, no matter how hard he thinks about it and how many different answers he tries. 2) Men are satisfied with being average-looking, paying little attention to their looks. In contrast, women pay great attention to their body and image, considering their appearance as not good