NAME: _______________________

DATE: _________________

Extra Reading Comprehension Activities

(Unit 5, page 56)
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
A. Choose the correct statements, according to the article. Circle the letter.
1. a. Cosmetic surgery is affordable to everyone.
b. Cosmetic surgery can only be used to repair injuries.
c. Not everyone would choose cosmetic surgery to improve appearance.
2. a. Dawson is overweight.
b. Dawson is a young chocoholic.
c. Dawson doesnt like cosmetic surgery.
3. a. Liposuction is the only way to lose weight.
b. Only surgeons with a lot of experience should perform liposuction.
c. Liposuction is very expensive but safe.
4. a. Only older men have hair loss problems.
b. Calvin thinks that some bald men are attractive.
c. Dr. Weiss thinks that some bald men are attractive.
5. a. After using depilatories, you need to stay home for a number of days.
b. A chemical peel is easier to do than a face-lift.
c. You only need to do a face-lift once to stay young-looking.

CRITICAL THINKING
B. PAIR WORK. Discuss with a partner Dr. Weisss opinions about the following:
1. liposuction
2. treating hair loss through surgery
3. face-lift
C. GROUP WORK. Do you agree with Dr. Weiss? Why or why not?

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Unit 5