Unit 5: celebrations
reading
1. What words or phrases do you think of when you talk about a beauty contest?
Useful words and phrases:
Beauty pageant (n) = beauty contest
Round (n)
Swimsuit (n)
Evening gown (n)
Interview (n&v)
Contestant (n)
Judge (n)
Competition (n)
MC (master of ceremonies)
Purity (n)
Crown (n)&(v)
Physical appearance
Celibate (a) = single
2. Read the passage about beauty contests (p. 51 - 52)
3. Put the words in the box into appropriate blanks (There is one extra word)
celibate degradation pageant degrade
derogatorily controversial decline disqualified

A beauty (1) ____________ is organized for women and for men as well. However, “Mr. Universe” is a term often used
(2) ____________. To be elected as Miss World or Miss Universe, a contestant must be (3) ____________. If a Miss World fails to live up to people’s expectations, she may be accused of (4) ____________ and may be (5) ____________ .
Beauty contests for women are a (6) ____________ issue. Those who work for women’s rights think that such competitions
may (7) ____________ .
pageant
derogatorily
celibate
degradation
disqualified
controversial
degrade
4. Answer the questions
A beauty contest or beauty pageant is a competition based mostly on the contestant’s beauty and their physical appearance.
The first beauty pageant took place in 1921, in Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA.
She should be celibate during her “ reign” and should live up to the moral standards set by the organizers.
They represent events of world importance.
5. In groups of 4, express your points of view on beauty contests
“ Cong, Dung, Ngon, Hanh” are important qualities of a modern woman. How do you agree with this statement?
Crossword Puzzle:
What is the vertical word?
Fill in each blank with a suitable word and then put it in the crossword.
To participate in a beauty contest, a contestant must be _______.
The first beauty contest took place
in ______ in 1921.
One of the two largest and the most famous international beauty contests is Miss ______.
Beauty contests are sometimes controversial because the contestants dress only in ______.
_______ round is the most exciting and thrilling one in a beauty contest.
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Crossword Puzzle:
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Homework
Write about your opinion of beauty contests in Vietnam (approximately 150 words)
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