The surprising downsides of being drop dead gorgeous
This is a list of key vocabulary and expressions from the article in order of how useful they are. The expressions in italics are additional and cannot be found in the article. The student must choose 6 items from the list to study in the lesson.
Striking (To be struck by something)
15 conversation-provoking questions related to the article.
What are the unrecognised pitfalls of being beautiful?
How are attractive defendants treated differently in court?
Why do attractive people earn more?
Should we teach our children that being attractive is important?
Do attractive people have a different view of the world to people who are less attractive?
Who faces greater pressure to look attractive, men or women?
Do you think that all cultures view ‘beauty’ in the same way?
Do some people make too much of an effort to look attractive?
Do you think that most actors and actresses are attractive? Is this a problem?
How is social media influencing the way we think about the way we look?
Is there anything wrong with beauty competitions such as ‘Mrs. World’?
Do children care about appearances?
Do people in your country care more about appearance than people in the UK?
Are people treated differently based on their height?
Are people treated differently based on their accent?