High Heels Shorten Women's Leg Muscles Scientists have found out that women who wear high-heel

shoes make their calf muscles shorter. The heels also give many women pain in their legs when they take them off and walk. The researchers tested different women aged between 20 and 50 who wore heels that were 5cm or higher. The research also looked at women who never wore high heels. The research team used ultrasound to measure the length of the fibers in the calf muscles. Their results showed that the muscle fibers of highheel wearers were 13 percent shorter than those in the non-high-heelwearing women. The researchers also found that women who regularly wore high heels suffered more muscle aches and pains when they took their shoes off. This is because their muscles are being overstretched for long periods and do not have time to relax. Women are advised to do simple stretching exercises to relieve the pain. Researchers are not suggesting that women should stop wearing high heels but they are recommending wearing flat shoes a little more often. "Fashion is intended to be uncomfortable and none of the women in the study planned to give up their high heels," said one researcher. 1) Vocabulary 1. heel2. calf3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. ultrasoundfibersresultssufferoverstretchrelax-

9. relieve10. flat11. intend-

a. the answers that are produced by a scientific study or test b. thin pieces of flesh that form the nerves or muscles in your body c. smooth and level d. to have physical or mental pain e. to rest, to become calm. less stiff or less tight f. to have a plan or purpose in mind g. more than able to do h. a medical process that produces an image of something inside your body i. to reduce pain j. the part of the back of your leg between your knee and you k. the raised part on the bottom of a shoe that makes the shoe higher

Special Topic: Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Beauty is only skin-deep.
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1) Vocabulary
1. heelK 2. calfJ 3. ultrasound- H 4. fibersB 5. results- A 6. sufferD 7. overstretch- G 8. relaxE 9. relieve- I 10. flatC 11. intend- F a. the answers that are produced by a scientific study or test b. thin pieces of flesh that form the nerves or muscles in your body c. smooth and level d. to have physical or mental pain e. to rest, to become calm. less stiff or less tight f. to have a plan or purpose in mind g. more than able to do h. a medical process that produces an image of something inside your body i. to reduce pain j. the part of the back of your leg between your knee and you k. the raised part on the bottom of a shoe that makes the shoe higher

High Heels Shorten Women's Leg Muscles Scientists have found out that women who wear high-heel shoes make their calf muscles shorter. The heels also give many women pain in their legs when they take them off and walk. The researchers tested different women aged between 20 and 50 who wore heels that were 5cm or higher. The research also looked at women who never wore high heels. The research team used ultrasound to measure the length of the fibers in the calf muscles. Their results showed that the muscle fibers of high-heel wearers were 13 percent shorter than those in the non-high-heel-wearing women. The researchers also found that women who regularly wore high heels suffered more muscle aches and pains when they took their shoes off. This is because their muscles are being overstretched for long periods and do not have time to relax. Women are advised to do simple stretching exercises to relieve the pain. Researchers are not suggesting that women should stop wearing high heels but they are recommending wearing flat shoes a little more often. "Fashion is intended to be uncomfortable and none of the women in the study planned to give up their high heels," said one researcher.

2) Questions 1. What is this article about? 2. What are some of the dangers of wearing high heels? 3. What advice did scientists give to wearers of high heels? 4. Do you ever suffer for fashion? Think of and talk about a few things people do for fashion/beauty that might be unhealthy or unsafe. ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________

Special Topic: Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Beauty is only skin-deep.
Age before beauty. When in doubt, wear red. Clothes make the man.

1) Vocabulary
1. heel2. calf3. ultrasound4. fibers5. results6. suffer7. overstretch8. relax9. relieve10. flat11. intenda. the answers that are produced by a scientific study or test b. thin pieces of flesh that form the nerves or muscles in your body c. smooth and level d. to have physical or mental pain e. to rest, to become calm. less stiff or less tight f. to have a plan or purpose in mind g. more than able to do h. a medical process that produces an image of something inside your body i. to reduce pain j. the part of the back of your leg between your knee and you k. the raised part on the bottom of a shoe that makes the shoe higher

High Heels Shorten Women's Leg Muscles Scientists have ___________ that women who wear high-heel shoes make their calf muscles shorter. The heels also give many women ___________ their legs when they take them off and walk. The researchers tested different women aged between 20 and 50 who wore heels that were _______ or higher. The research also looked at women who never wore high heels. The research team used ultrasound to measure the _________ of the fibers in the calf muscles. Their results showed that the muscle fibers of high-heel ___________ were 13 percent shorter than those in the non-high-heel-wearing women. The researchers also found that women who regularly wore high heels suffered more muscle_____________ when they took their shoes off. This is because their muscles are being overstretched for long periods and do not have time to relax. Women are advised to do simple ____________ exercises to relieve the pain. Researchers are not suggesting that women should stop wearing high heels but they are _____________ wearing flat shoes __________________. "Fashion is intended to be ______________ and none of the women in the study planned to give up their high heels," said one researcher.

2) Questions Answer these questions with your partner. 1. What is this article about? 2. What are some of the dangers of wearing high heels? 3. What advice did scientists give to wearers of high heels? 4. Do you ever suffer for fashion? Think of and talk about a few things people do for fashion/beauty that might be unhealthy or unsafe. Why do they do it? Do you do it too?

____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________

3) Write a Quiz! - Write 2 challenging quiz questions and answers about

the article with your partner then test the class. EX: What did scientists use to measure leg fibers?| a) magic
ultrasound c) a calculator

b) an

1. c) 2. c)

| a) | a)

b) b)

4) Free Discussion- Discuss the questions that are interesting to you with your partner. 1. Who's the most beautiful person in Korea? Why? Who's the most beautiful in your family? 2. How much time and money do you usually spend on fashion and beauty? 3. What do you think about plastic surgery, tattoos, and piercings? Have you ever gotten it? 4. What kind of clothes are in fashion now? What was fashionable in the past? What are/were your favorite fashion trends? 5) On the Red Carpet- You are a celebrity on the Red Carpet at an awards show. You will be interviewed about your outfit. Answer the questions about your style and fashion. Think about possible answers to these questions: 1) What's your favorite thing about your outfit? 2) Where did you buy your (dress, shoes, bag, etc)? 3) What is your secret to looking (beautiful/elegant/handsome/amazing/your idea)? Remember to smile and be charming for all your fans! 6) Pros and Cons Talk about the pros and cons of these fashion/beauty

trends with your small group. Use the chart to organize your ideas and take notes. Ask: What do you think are some good/bad things about _________? Why? Answer: I think one positive/negative thing about _____ is that it _____________.
Fashion Trend 1. Getting a tattoo Pros Cons

(good/helpful/positive)

(bad/dangerous/negative)

2. Having plastic surgery 3. Buying designer brands

4. Wearing make-up

3) Write a Quiz! - Write 2 challenging quiz questions and answers about

the article with your partner then test the class. EX: What did scientists use to measure leg fibers?| a) magic
ultrasound c) a calculator

b) an

1. c) 2. c)

| a) | a)

b) b)

4) Free Discussion- Discuss the questions that are interesting to you with your partner. 1. Who's the most beautiful person in Korea? Why? Who's the most beautiful in your family? 2. How much time and money do you usually spend on fashion and beauty? 3. What do you think about plastic surgery, tattoos, and piercings? Have you ever gotten it? 4. What kind of clothes are in fashion now? What was fashionable in the past? What are/were your favorite fashion trends? 5) On the Red Carpet- You are a TV reporter on the Red Carpet at an awards show. You will interview a celebrity about their outfit and style. Say this and ask these questions: 1) Ah! Hello _______! You look so (beautiful/elegant/handsome/amazing/your idea) tonight! 2) What's your favorite thing about your outfit? 3) Where did you buy your ________ (dress, shoes, bag, etc)? 4) What is your secret to looking ___________(beautiful/elegant/handsome/amazing/your idea)? Remember to be professional and polite to the celebrity! 6) Pros and Cons Talk about the pros and cons of these fashion/beauty

trends with your small group. Use the chart to organize your ideas and take notes. Ask: What do you think are some good/bad things about _________? Why? Answer: I think one positive/negative thing about _____ is that it _____________.
Fashion Trend Pros Cons

(good/helpful/positive)

(bad/dangerous/negative)

1. Getting a tattoo

2. Having plastic surgery 3. Buying designer brands 4. Wearing make-up