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B2 - Unit 17 - Cosmetics in Ancient Egypt
B2 - Unit 17 - Cosmetics in Ancient Egypt
Warm-Up Question
[Sample answer] I see cosmetics such as lipstick, eyeliner, and eyeshadow. They are used to make
someone’s face look more bright, colorful, or bold.
Key Vocabulary
f/g/e/d/c/b/h/a
Before You Go On
They used makeup both for decoration and for practical purposes such as protecting the eyes and
keeping their skin healthy.
B.
1st: The ancient Egyptians used cosmetics for practical and decorative purposes as early as 4000
B.C.
2nd: The Egyptians used cosmetics to protect their eyes from the sun.
3rd: The Egyptians used cosmetics made of oils and herbs to keep their skin healthy.
4th: The Egyptians also used makeup for beauty and style.
5th: Today we use makeup like the ancient Egyptians did.
Summing Up
cosmetics / beauty / protection / applied / health / herbs / moist / lines / practices
Vocabulary Review
1. remain 2. prevent 3. blinding 4. decoration 5. practical 6. attractive 7. originated 8.
benefits