Wordbank
Media
Newspaper, magazines, radio and television considered as a group
Constant exposure to idealized media representations can negatively affect an individual’s ____________, particularly among adolescents.
self-esteem
What is the main purpose of Mike’s interview with Dr Julie Kreisman?
A. To criticise the fashion industry
B. To present new research about advertising and self-esteem
C. To discuss mental health problems among women
B. To present new research about advertising and self-esteem
Choose used to or would. Sometimes both are possible.
I _________ be very shy at school, but I’m more confident now.
used to - stative verb
Fix the Parallelism
Beauty campaigns should support self-esteem, encouraging confidence, and to reject unrealistic ideals.
Beauty campaigns should support self-esteem, encourage confidence, and reject unrealistic ideals.
Anorexia
a serious illness often resulting in dangerous weight loss.
Extreme pressure to follow a restrictive __________ can lead young people to develop unhealthy relationships with food.
Diet
According to traditional beliefs, what effect do skinny models in advertising have on women?
A. They motivate women to improve themselves
B. They have no real effect
C. They can cause insecurity or depression
C. They can cause insecurity or depression
Error correction
There would be a park near my house when I was a child.
There used to be a park near my house when I was a child.
stative verb
The beauty industry influences people by ....
1. They promote perfection
2. Unrealistic images are shown
3. They encourage comparison.
The beauty industry influences people by promoting perfection, showing unrealistic images, and encouraging comparison.
a mental illness in which someone eats in a uncontrolled way and then vomits
Bulimia
Eating disorders such as ____________ are frequently linked to social media influence and the glorification of unrealistic body types.
Bulimia
Which type of advertising still negatively affects women’s self-esteem?
A. Ads where models are clearly unrealistic and dominant
B. Ads that subtly include attractive women
C. Ads that openly focus on diversity
B. Ads that subtly include attractive women
Choose used to or would. Sometimes both are possible.
When I was a child, I _________ play outside until it got dark.
used to and would -action verb-story telling
A balanced lifestyle helps people...
1. It reduces stress
2. It improves sleep
3. You can feel more energetic.
A balanced lifestyle helps people reduce stress, improve sleep, and feel more energetic.
The mental state of knowing about something.
Awareness
The growing trend of skin ______________ in advertising raises ethical concerns about discrimination and the reinforcement of colorism.
Whitening
True or False
All types of advertising lower women’s self-esteem.
F – Some ads actually increase self-esteem.
Rewrite the sentence using the word given.
I was afraid of speaking in public in the past, but not anymore.
I used to be afraid of speaking in public.
Health experts recommend.....
1. to eat more vegetables
2. People should exercise regularly
3. to get enough rest.
Health experts recommend eating more vegetables, exercising regularly, and getting enough rest.
Describes a photograph which has been improved, having had faults removed.
Airbrushed
____________ images in fashion magazines often create unrealistic beauty standards that can distort teenagers’ perceptions of their own bodies.
Airbrushed
What psychological process helps women resist obvious advertising messages?
Defense mechanism
Sentence Transformation
Rewrite the sentence using the word given.
In the past, he often stayed up late playing video games.
In the past, he would stay up late playing video games.
Rewrite the paragraph so that the structures are grammatically parallel.
Many young people are influenced by unrealistic beauty standards through comparing themselves to others, exposure to edited images, and by feeling pressure from social media. As a result, they may focus on losing weight, to change their appearance, and the pursuit of perfection. Health experts warn that these behaviours can lead to a lack of confidence, developing anxiety, and problems with self-esteem. To improve well-being, teenagers are encouraged to focus on eating balanced meals, regular exercise, and to build a positive self-image rather than obsessing over appearance.
Many young people are influenced by unrealistic beauty standards through comparing themselves to others, being exposed to edited images, and feeling pressure from social media. As a result, they may focus on losing weight, changing their appearance, and pursuing perfection. Health experts warn that these behaviours can lead to a lack of confidence, anxiety, and problems with self-esteem. To improve well-being, teenagers are encouraged to focus on eating balanced meals, exercising regularly, and building a positive self-image rather than obsessing over appearance.