Lesson 2. Looking Good
What you'll learn:
Vocabulary: Appearance
Grammar: Quantifiers
Speaking: Complimenting on clothes or appearance
Writing: A paragraph about a culture note in Azerbaijan

| beholder [bı'həʊldə] (n) a person who sees or observes someone or something. The building and landscape can elicit imaginative responses from the beholder. bridal [braıd(ə)l] (adj) of or concerning a bride or a newly married couple. The bridal party came out into the church porch. extravagant [ ık'strævəg(ə)nt ] (adj) exceeding what is reasonable or appropriate; excessive It was rather extravagant to buy both. fad [fæd ] (n) a temporary fashion, manner of conduct Some regard green politics as no more than the latest fad. grace [greıs] (n) elegance or beauty of form, manner or action. She moved through the water with effortless grace. indulge [ ın'dʌldʒ ] (v) allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of. We indulged in a cream tea. striking [straıkıη] (adj) attracting attention by reason ofbeing unusual, extreme, or prominent. It is striking that no research into the problem is being carried out. zipper ['zıpə](n)a device used to open and close parts of clothes and bags that consists of two rows of metal or plastic teeth. A zipper fastener. well-to-do [,wel tə 'du:] (adj) rich enough to be able to buy. A well-to-do family. wig [wıg] (n) a covering for the head made of real or artificial hair. To wear a wig.

LISTEN AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS! Read Listening Material
Read through the questions. Then listen to the passage and answer the following questions.

1. What is the passage mainly about?
   a) Ancient beauty habit
   b) Consumers of thanaka
   c) Advantages of thanaka
   d) Changes in Burmese skin routine
   e) The preparation of thanaka paste
2. Which is NOT mentioned according to the passage?
   Thanaka __________
   a) has no side effects
   b) is a Burmese tradition
   c) has 4000 years of history
   d) protects skin from the Sun
   e) tree is included into the “Red Book”
3. Choose the WRONG answer about the things used in Thanaka paste preparation according to the passage.
   a) Trunk of Thanaka tree
   b) Root of Thanaka tree
   c) Types of cosmetics
   d) Stone plate
   e) Water
4. Choose the WRONG statement according to the passage.
   a) Thanaka is worn over make-up
   b) Thanaka is used every morning
   c) New cosmetics helps soothe sunburns
   d) New cosmetics is changing thanaka habit
   e) The Burmese blend thanaka with new products
5. Complete the statement according to the passage.
   Thanaka is worn by _________, __________ and _________
6. Which word in the passage is closest in meaning to the definition “provide people what they need for their health and protection”

For thousands of years, people in Myanmar have been using thanaka to protect and care for their skin. Thanaka is a Burmese tradition and doesn’t have any side effects. Every morning the first thing they do after washing their face is to put on thanaka paste. To prepare thanaka paste, women in Myanmar use the root and trunk of the thanaka tree and grind them on a stone plate with water. Wearing thanaka paste protects skin from the sun and it helps soothe sunburns, too. Not only Burmese women, but also Burmese men and children wear thanaka. Lately, many types of cosmetics have become available in Myanmar and this ancient beauty habit is changing. Nowadays the Burmese are blending old with new, if young Burmese women wear make-up for example, they may still put on thanaka on top.

1. What is the passage mainly about?
   a) Ancient beauty habit
   b) Consumers of thanaka
   c) Advantages of thanaka
   d) Changes in Burmese skin routine
   e) The preparation of thanaka paste
2. Which is NOT mentioned according to the passage?
   Thanaka __________
   a) has no side effects
   b) is a Burmese tradition
   c) has 4000 years of history
   d) protects skin from the Sun
   e) tree is included into the “Red Book”
3. Choose the WRONG answer about the things used in Thanaka paste preparation according to the passage.
   a) Trunk of Thanaka tree
   b) Root of Thanaka tree
   c) Types of cosmetics
   d) Stone plate
   e) Water
4. Choose the WRONG statement according to the passage.
   a) Thanaka is worn over make-up
   b) Thanaka is used every morning
   c) New cosmetics helps soothe sunburns
   d) New cosmetics is changing thanaka habit
   e) The Burmese blend thanaka with new products
5. Complete the statement according to the passage.
   Thanaka is worn by _________, __________ and _________
   Answer: Burmese women/ men/ children
6. Which word in the passage is closest in meaning to the definition “provide people what they need for their health and protection”
   Answer: care