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Some people are blessed with salon every 2-3 weeks to get
perfect nails, but for those of fills as your nails grow, so
us who have difficulty growing upkeep can be expensive.
nails, or who are nail biters,
artificial nails are a guaranteed Gels are a different type of
way to have attractive hands. artificial nail. The application
process is more pleasant for
Acrylic nails and tips are the gels than acrylics because
strongest and most popular gels are odorless and cure
type of artificial nail. Removal quickly. They provide a more
is straightforward and they can natural appearance and do
easily be customized to not need to be filled as often.
reflect your personality with However, gels are not without
decals. However, acrylics their disadvantages. They cost
have some undesirable traits. more and are not as durable
For instance, they are more as acrylic nails. Furthermore,
likely to damage your natural they must be removed by filing
nails, and they can look fake, and nail polish isn't always Vocabulary
unless applied by an expert. easy to apply.
Also, you must go back to the
e Write a word that is similar in meaning to
the underlined part.
Get ready!
o Before you read the passage, talk about 1 The elderly couple wanted a house that
required minimal cost and effort to maintain.
these questions. _ p _ ee_
1 Do you prefer artificial or natural nails? Why? 2 Jasmine got rose designs that are applied to
2 What are some advantages of artificial nails? the surface of nails because roses are her
favorite flowers. _ e _ a __

Reading 3 Corrine got fake nails that are only attached

to the end of the natural nail instead of full
8 Read the article from a magazine. Then, acrylics. _ i __
choose the right answers.
4 Laurie's nails never grow very long because
1 What is the purpose of the article? she is a person who chews on her nails.
_a _____ e r
A to explain the benefits and drawbacks of
different types of artificial nails 5 Eleanor decided to get a type of artificial nail
B to show how to apply fake nails at home that is very durable because they were the
most affordable option. _ c _ y __ c _
C to discuss the similarities between acrylics
and gels
D to explain how to maintain artificial nails
o Match the words (1-6) with the definitions
(A-F).
2 Which of the following is a difference between 1 _ cure 4 _ odorless
acrylic nails and gels?
2 _ artificial 5 _ fills
A Acrylic nails set faster .than gels.
3 _ customize 6 _ gel
B Acrylic nails look more authentic than gels.
C Gels are more likely to harm the natural nail. A not real; made to resemble something real or
natural
D Gels break more easily than acrylic nails.
B having no scent
3 Why is the long-term cost of acrylics high? C to make something unique or special
A They require frequent maintenance. D to prepare for use by placing under a light
B They need to be removed by a professional. E a type of artificial nail that is set by exposing
C The tips must be replaced regularly. the substance to light
D The materials used to customize the nails F the application of an artificial nail mixture to
are costly. new areas of nail growth
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o " Listen and read the article from a
magazine again. What advantages do
acrylic nails have over gels?
Listening
o " Listen to a conversation between a
client and a nail technician at a salon.
Mark the following statements as true (T)
or false (F).
1 _ The client doesn't like the frequent
maintenance required by acrylic nails.
2 _ The man only knows how to apply acrylic
nails.
3 _ The woman decides to get gel nails.
G " Listen again and complete the
conversation.
Speaking
e With a partner, act out the roles below
based on Task 7. Then, switch roles.
USE LANGUAGE SUCH AS:
What are the advantages of ...
For one, ...
f think I'll stick with ...
Student A: You are a client at Bella Salon. Tell
Student B which type of artificial nails you
currently have. Ask Student B questions about:
• the advantages and disadvantages of a
different type of artificial nail
Then, tell Student B which kind of artificial nail
you want.

Student B: You are a nail technician at Bella

Client: What are the advantages of
Salon. Find out what type of artificial nail Student
gels?
A has. Then, respond to his or her questions.
Nail Technician: For one, you 1 _ _ _ _ __
_ _ _ as often.
Client: Oh, that sounds great. As much
as I enjoy talking to you, I hate Writing
having to 2 _ _ _ _ __
_ _ _ so often. o You are a nail technician at a sa lon. Use
the article and the conversation from
Nail Technician: I understand. Plus, maintenance
Task 8 to write a pamphlet about the
3 expensive.
different types of artificial nails. Include:
Client: What are some other advantages?
Nail Technician: Gels look a lot more 4 _ __ • Reasons to get artificial nails
That's why so many people • Advantages and disadvantages of acrylic nails
prefer them. • Advantages and disadvantages of gels
Client: Are there any disadvantages with
them?
Nail Technician: Sure there are. I mean, the 5 _ __
does take longer.
Client: How do you remove them then?
Nail Technician: You can't just 6 _ __
_ _ _ _ _ _ . You have to
get a professional to file them off.
Also, if you break a gel, you can't
fix it at home.
( nail biter)
Client: I'd have to come to the salon?
Nail Technician: Yes, immediately, or you can
severely 7 _ _ _ _ __

Client: Hmm ... I think I'll stick with acrylics.

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