Unit 5. Reading

TASK 1. ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS 1. In what country did the first beauty contest take place? When was it?  The first beauty contest took place in New Jersey, in 1921. Paragraph 3 – page 65 “The modern … contest.” 2. What it it about beauty contests for teenagers that can be criticized?  It can be criticized when they dress in no more than a swimsuit. Paragraph 1 – page 64 “Also … a swimsuit.” 3. What are some conditions applicable to beauty contestants?  They must not be married, must agree to remain celibate during their “reign”, and must agree to refrain from “moral degradation”. Paragraph 2 – page 65 “For example … moral degradation.” 4. What are the two supposedly most prestigious beauty contests in the world today? When did they first take place?  They are the Miss World which was founded in 1951 and Miss Universe which was first taken place in 1952. Paragraph 3 – page 65 “Nowadays … 1952.” . They are the Miss World which was founded in 1 951 and Miss Universe which was first taken place in 1 952 . Paragraph 3 – page 65 “Nowadays … 1 952 .” 5. What are the possible arguments against. during their “reign”. (Paragraph 2)  Task 2. True or false True False 5. The first beauty contest took place in the United States. The modern beauty pageant can trace its origin to the Miss. When was it?  The first beauty contest took place in New Jersey, in 1921. Paragraph 3 – page 65 “The modern … contest.” 2. What it it about beauty contests for teenagers that can be criticized? 