plastic surgery - Duegemelle
plastic surgery - Duegemelle
plastic surgery - Duegemelle
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<strong>plastic</strong> <strong>surgery</strong>:<br />
uNDer the kNife<br />
Susan Dawson is 18 years old and lives in Manchester with her boyfriend Jack, who<br />
is 23. Susan is studying to become a nurse and Jack works as an IT technician for a<br />
large media company.<br />
At Christmas, Jack surprised Susan with a very expensive and unexpected gift – the<br />
money for breast enlargement <strong>surgery</strong>.<br />
“Oh, thanks,” said Susan. “But why?” “Well, you’ve mentioned that you think your<br />
breasts are too small... and I think a new pair would look good on you,” smiled Jack.<br />
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Discuss<br />
Discuss in pairs.<br />
1. How would you react if you were Susan? Why?<br />
2. What do you think about <strong>plastic</strong> <strong>surgery</strong>?<br />
3. Would you consider undergoing <strong>plastic</strong> <strong>surgery</strong>? Why/why not?<br />
4. Would you like to work as a <strong>plastic</strong> surgeon? Why/why not?<br />
5. Would you ever encourage your partner to go through <strong>plastic</strong> <strong>surgery</strong>?<br />
Why/why not?<br />
Discuss in groups.<br />
1. Why do you think physical appearance is so important in today’s society?<br />
2. Why do you think people go through <strong>plastic</strong> <strong>surgery</strong>?<br />
3. What do you think the age limit should be for <strong>plastic</strong> <strong>surgery</strong>?<br />
4. Are women more worried about their looks than men?<br />
5. Are young people more worried about their looks than middle-aged people?<br />
6. Is <strong>plastic</strong> <strong>surgery</strong> a good alternative if your self esteem is very low?<br />
Why/why not?<br />
7. Do you think <strong>plastic</strong> <strong>surgery</strong> can make people happier?<br />
8. What do you think people will look like in 50 years’ time?<br />
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