Intro
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It’s hard to believe that some of today’s hottest celebrities are well into their middle ages, between 40 and 60 years old. At a period of life when most people have accepted the spare tire, the gray or thinning hair, the crow’s feet and facial wrinkles, stars like Madonna, Meg Ryan, and Denzel Washington have managed to keep themselves fit and youthful. How do they do it?
Demi Moore sticks to a raw vegan diet. Sting practices yoga.
Here are John and Sarah talking about ways to keep that youthful glow.
Dialog
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2. Study - Read the dialog again to see how the vocab words are used.
Sarah |
John: So, Sarah, how do you keep looking so good all the time?
Sarah: [laughs] Just luck, genes.
John: Don’t you have any kind of secret, like, beauty tips that you do at night?
Sarah: Yeah, well, at night what do I do? I always put on lotion after I take off my makeup.
John: Yeah.
Sarah: And…
John: Is that how your skin stays so soft?
Sarah: And supple.
John: Yeah.
Sarah: Yes.
John: Okay.
Sarah: And how you don’t see lots of wrinkles and stuff.
John: Oh yeah, I’ve noticed that.
Sarah: Yeah, have you?
John: Mmm hmm.
Sarah: And, like, the glow. The youthful glow.
John: Yeah, I was wondering how you got that.
Sarah: That’s from olive oil. Put olive oil on your face.
John: Really?
Sarah: Totally.
John: Like, like, the kind you use for cooking?
Sarah: Mmm hmm.
John: And you just rub it on?
Sarah: You just rub it on.
John: And then do you leave it on all night?
Sarah: Yeah.
John: Are you being serious?
Sarah: Totally.
John: Are there any other secrets like this that I can try?
Sarah: Umm, a lot of girls put avocado in their hair because it makes it soft.
John: Oh. That sounds kind of gross.
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Discussion
Celebrity stylists say that taking care of your skin is one of the most crucial ways to keep yourself looking youthful. You don’t need to visit expensive salons or buy high-priced products to keep that glimmer of youth. Here are some cheap and easy treatments to keep yourself looking tip-top.Banana Bliss Facial
- 2 bananas
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon, honey
Mash and mix ingredients. Apply to your face and let it stand for 10 minutes. Rinse with warm water.
Egg & Mayo Hair Helper - 1 beaten egg
- 1/2 cup of mayonnaise
- 1 cup of vinegar
p(. Rinse hair. Massage egg into hair and let stand for three minutes. Rinse with warm water. Massage mayonnaise into hair and let stand for five minutes. Rinse with vinegar and water.
Do you have any beauty tips? What do you do to keep yourself looking good? Let us know when you rate the lesson.
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