Mirrors I) Vocabulary ➢ to look in a mirror ➢ to glance in a mirror ➢ to stare in a mirror ➢ to see your reflection ➢ to gaze at your reflection ➢ to glance frequently in a mirror ➢ to give a quick glance in the mirror to check my hair and makeup ➢ a rear view mirror ➢ a side mirror ➢ to check a rear view mirror ➢ a wall mirror ➢ a dressing mirror ➢ a full length mirror ➢ a standing mirror ➢ a table mirror ➢ a small purse mirror ➢ a compact mirror ➢ to place a mirror on the floor ➢ to hang a mirror on the wall ➢ for a regular or magnified view II) Questions How often you use a mirror? Do you like looking at yourself in a mirror? ❖ Ideas ➔ how often ➢ every single day ➢ almost every other minute ➢ several times a day ➢ at least twice a day, in the morning and in the evening ➢ every time I see a mirror ➢ almost every day ➢ time and again ➢ quite often ➢ regularly ➢ occasionally ➢ from time to time ➢ hardly ever ➢ quite seldom ➢ seldom ➢ not a lot ➢ sometimes ➢ very rarely, if ever ➢ never ➢ at no time ➢ almost never ➔ when ➢ while brushing my teeth and washing my face Mirrors ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ while brushing my hair while I'm doing my hair while I'm shaving while I'm doing makeup while I'm trying on clothes while I'm driving a car while I'm working out in the gym during my dancing classes when I'm in a locker room at a sports centre ❖ Answers ➢ Oh, I use a mirror almost every other minute For instance, one of the first things I in the morning is look in the mirror It is not because I enjoy looking at myself It is just simply unavoidable I go to the bathroom, I look up, and there I am So I always look in a mirror while brushing my teeth, washing my face and brushing my hair I also use it while I'm driving to see what's happening around my car I also look at myself while I'm working out in the gym to make sure I exercises correctly It's also unavoidable when I'm in a locker room at a sports centre Actually, I always give a quick glance in a mirror if there's one nearby Do you use a mirror before buying clothing? ❖ Ideas ➔ no ➢ to boost sales shops employ tiny tricks to make you look as good as possible ➢ There's no point using changing room mirrors as they: ➢ make me look taller and thinner than I am ➢ give me a different look ➢ Ideas ➢ lie ➢ seem to take a dress size off you and others add two ➢ ➔ yes ➢ it's simply unavoidable ➢ it helps me understand if a piece of clothing fits me or not ❖ Answers ➢ Well, frankly speaking, there's no point using changing room mirrors as most of them lie For example, they take a dress size off you They make you look taller and thinner than you are So you look at yourself and think you've found the perfect dress as it looks fabulous Then you get home and look in your own mirror and discover it’s actually a disaster What functions does a mirror have? Do you think a mirror is a good decoration? ❖ Ideas Mirrors ➢ mirrors make memorable gifts ➢ a mirror is almost an essential for a makeup bag ➢ a mirror is necessary for touch ups during those precious moments you want to look and feel your best ➢ a mirror lets us see how other people see us ➢ a mirror is a good decoration, making a room brighter and bigger-looking ➢ a mirror can really enhance decor ➢ a mirror helps us understand whether we look good or not ➢ a full length mirror lets people look at themselves from head to toe and make sure their shoes go with their clothes and accessories ➢ we compare what we look like to what we should look like and make appropriate changes if necessary ➢ some people like gazing at their reflections for up to ten minutes at a time ➢ mirrors are vital for safe driving as they allow a driver to observe what is happening around their car ➢ a mirror keeps a driver up to date with what’s happening behind their car while they are driving ➢ a driver should check a rear view mirror before they slow down, before and after they make turns ➢ a mirror keeps a driver properly informed with what’s approaching them from behind ➢ drivers should use mirrors if they have to speed up, slow down, change direction, turn or stop ➢ many people often give a quick glance in the mirror to check their hair and makeup ❖ ❖ ➔ ➔ Answers ➢ I believe its main function is to let you compare what you look like to what you think you should look like and make appropriate changes if necessary For example, you may give a quick glance in the mirror to check your hair and makeup, especially during those precious moments when you want to look and feel your best Also, some mirrors can really enhance decor and make a room brighter and bigger-looking Oh, I nearly forgot to say that mirrors are vital for safe driving as they allow you to observe what is happening around your car And it's really important to use side mirrors and a rear view one before you start to speed up, slow down, change direction, turn or stop Have you ever bought a mirror? Ideas yes I bought: ➢ a small purse mirror ➢ a compact mirror ➢ a makeup mirror ➢ a full length mirror Mirrors ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ a wall mirror a dressing mirror a large standing mirror a table mirror (for a regular or magnified view) ➔ reasons to buy a mirror: ➢ mirrors make wonderful gifts ➢ a mirror is almost an essential for a makeup bag ➢ a mirror is necessary for touch ups during those precious moments I want to look and feel my best ➢ I bought a compact mirror to check my hair and makeup ➢ I need a mirror to see how other people see me ➢ a mirror is a good decoration that can make a room brighter and biggerlooking ➢ a mirror can really enhance décor ➢ I need a mirror to understand whether I look good or not ➢ a full length mirror lets me look at myself from head to toe and make sure my shoes go with my clothes and accessories ➢ I compare what I look like to what I think I should look like and make appropriate changes if necessary ➔ Answers ➢ Sure I bought a full length mirror to place on the floor in the entrance hall to look at myself from head to toe before I leave home to make sure I look good I bought one more mirror to hang on the wall in the bathroom so that I could look at myself while brushing my teeth or doing my hair And, of course, I bought several compact mirrors while travelling abroad as they make wonderful gifts