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ACTIVITY 5.
Mia has also done professional makeup for a client for a wedding she attended. On
the photo there are the products she used.
Now swap roles with your partner and answer the questions.
4.5 Speaking – A REPLY FROM THE EDITOR!
Mia received a letter from the editor saying she was given the job of a makeup artist for their photo
shooting. She is very excited about the project and is meeting the editor, who is in charge of the
whole shooting, to work out the final details.
PRE-SPEAKING ACTIVITY 1
Firstly, look at the following verbs which may be used when talking about makeup.
apply
conceal
use
remove
touch up
put on
wear
do
wash off
correct
SPEAKING ACTIVITY
Mia wants to discuss the following points with the editor:
the techniques she could use,
the colours she proposes,
the makeup that needs
to be provided for her work,
the time she needs for one model,
additional information.
Help her with ideas. In pairs or small groups,
discuss the possible suggestions Mia might have
for the editor. Here are some examples.
I could apply…. to achieve deeper eyes.
For the natural light the photographer
might like …colour.
I can mix …colours.
I might need…
I can do make-up in …minutes.
ROLE PLAY:
Illustrate possible outcomes of the
meeting. With the help of the above information act out a dialogue with your partner in which one
pretends to be Mia and the other the editor. In your conversation use the points Mia wants to
discuss. Additionally, make three dramatic versions of the dialogue – one in which the editor is very
pleased with Mia, in the other he is very rude and in the last dialogue he screams at her.
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4.6 Listening – HAIR DRESSER'S INSTRUCTIONS.
The editor thinks it will be much more efficient if Mia works together with the hairdresser.
PRE-LISTENING
ACTIVITY
In pairs, discuss what you think the hairdresser will instruct Mia to do.
How is the work of a makeup artist connected with that of a hairdresser?
The hairdresser tried to reach Mia on her cell phone, but she didn’t answer, so he is calling you.
WHILE-LISTENING ACTIVITY
Listen to what the hairdresser has to say and take notes.
First you must…
After that you…
Then…
In the end…
POST-LISTENING ACTIVITY 1
Unfortunately the connection is very poor and you could not understand exactly what he is saying.
Try to guess what he was talking about by filling in the gaps with the missing words of the following
sentences:
1.
Please use the ...............................
carefully, otherwise the face is always too oily.
2.
While waiting you have to ...............................
concealer and ...............................
.
3.
Please make sure you apply ...............................
and ...............................
on the eyes last.
4.
After that you must quickly do the final touch ............................... .
POST-LISTENING ACTIVITY 2
Luckily he has also left a message for Mia on the recording machine. Check if you have guessed
correctly what the hairdresser has said.
Work in pairs in which you ask your partner, who has listened to the recording machine, to repeat
the information with the help of the transcript at the back of the book. Use polite questions and form
requests in order to find out from your partner what the hairdresser has in mind.
POST-LISTENING ACTIVITY 3
How does the procedure of applying makeup follow according to the hairdresser?
Organise your notes and write short instructions for Mia.
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4.8 Vocabulary – NEW KNOWLEDGE.
The shooting was a success. Mia not only represented the salon very well, but also gained valuable
experience. For example, she learnt what the function of specific products is and made notes.
ACTIVITY 1. Since she was very busy at the shooting, all her notes got mixed up.
Put them in the
correct order so that you match the expression on the left with the definition on the right.
Face primer
Foundation
Concealer
Face powder
Rouge, blush(er)
Lipstick
Lip gloss
Bronzer
Mascara
Eyeliner
Makeup
remover
a
A powder, cream or liquid used for colouring the cheeks.
b
A finish which is used for colouring the skin, giving it a golden or
darker colour.
c
A pencil used for drawing a line around the eyes to make them appear
darker or bigger.
d
It is used to hide the marks on the skin
or to cover any other
imperfections.
e
A product which is primarily used to colour the lips.
f
A product used for removing make up.
g
Product which is applied before foundation and used in order to reduce
the appearance of pores, eases the application of makeup and prolongs
its durability.
h
This product, which may also be waterproof, is
applied on the
eyelashes to make them appear darker, longer or thicker.
i
It is used to conceal the spots or uneven colour of skin.
j
A kind of lipstick in a liquid form.
k
A product which sets the foundation and gives a matte finish, conceals
small imperfections on skin.
ACTIVITY 2. In addition to makeup, Mia also learnt a lot about other equipment and tools used
when doing a professional makeup, however, the paper with their definitions written is lost.
Explain
the following items by saying that a certain item:
is a product for...,
is used for...,
serves as... .
False eyelashes
Brush
Sponge
Eyelash curler
Eyelash glue
Eye-brow gel
Setting spray