a certain Dr. Livingstone chanced upon them 150 years ago, one can only presume he didn't indulge in this...
Attendant: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 BUNGEE! Reporter:
The Victoria Falls, long a favourite with tourists, now a mecca for bungee jumpers from across the globe. They launch themselves from the bridge spanning the magnificent gorge. At 111 metres, it's the highest natural bungee jump in the world.
It just goes by so fast and just you don't really know what's happening. Simple as that, you don't know what's happening. Um, it's pretty awesome, yeah it's cool!
Briton Tim Barker is nervously contemplating his first ever jump; the first time he's trusted his life to an ankle harness and an elasticated rope.
You gotta check one...
Man:
Woman: Reporter:
Attendant #1: Attendant #2: Attendant #1:
Check two...
You gotta check one and two...
Tim Barker: I'm crazy. I don't know. Attendant: A bit of adrenalin? Tim Barker: No, I think I'm stupid! Attendant: BUNGEE! Reporter:
Are you glad you did it?
Tim Barker: Yeah, I am. I'd never do it again though. No way! Reporter:
The world's bungee aficionados describe this as the ultimate thrill,
what you might call the alternative Victoria Falls. The experts are already taking danger to the limits, plunging into the Zambezi before springing back skywards. But if sheer fear isn't enough to deter you, the price, ￡60 a jump, probably will. These thrills don't come cheap!
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Unit 2 Beauty can be bought. Ifdaehibcj II
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Did you hear that Helen got that modeling job? Her dream was coming
true.
Wow, that's great! All that walking practice really paid off. And for once she won't be complaining about being so tall. Why did Helen get the modeling job?
Julia, come and see the Miss America contest on TV. All those beautiful women are walking around in bathing suits, so the judges can decide who has the best figure.
Bah! That's the worst kind of exploitation. They are treating women like toys for people to enjoy. I would never take part in this kind of contest. What do the speakers think about the beauty contest?
What shall I do? I'm fat. I want to be slim and beautiful, but I'm fat. I've tried all the new diet—high carb, low carb—but nothing works.
Those diets are just fads, popular for a while and then forgotten. Just follow the usual diet with fruits, vegetables, fish, water, and get plenty of exercise. Before long you'll see results. What has the woman tried?
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W1: I think Lily is really attractive.
She's half Spanish and has this really sultry look about her. W2: That explains why she tans so well.
I've always been jealous of her skin color in the summer. Q: Which of the following is true of Lily?
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Trust me. It was right there on the Internet: \a faster rate among men\their appearance.
I saw it too on the news. Facelifts, nose jobs, and Botox to hide wrinkles are now very popular with men. They say it's for business reasons, but we know it's vanity.
What does the woman think the real reason is for men to have plastic surgery?
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BACDB III 1.
Susan:
Rebecca, nice to run into you here. Shopping for anything special?
Rebecca: Yes, Susan, makeup. You know, there's a new boy in my law class and I want
to make an impression on him. Susan:
I'm the one who wears makeup, not you. I've always thought you looked very attractive without makeup—you know, sort of natural.
Rebecca: Well, thanks, Susan, but most girls wear makeup these days and I want to
compete. Susan:
Maybe I can help. My suggestion is that you start with a good makeup base. Look here, this one is made from natural products from the Dead Sea, so it won't irritate your skin.
Rebecca: OK. A bit expensive, but I guess I'm worth it. What's next?
Susan:
You want to give a good overall impression. You have beautiful eyes, so you should highlight them with some mascara to make your eyelashes look fuller and thicker.
Rebecca: I'll buy this one—also made from natural products. How about eyeliner
too? Susan:
Yes, but you want a subtle color to bring out the green in your eyes... without looking like a clown!
Rebecca: That's what I want... to make other girls into green-eyed monsters. How
does this one look? Susan:
Good choice. Now if we can add a bit of color to your cheeks, you will be the classiest of the class.
Rebecca: Thanks! But you haven't said anything about lipstick. I'll need a tube
of that, too. Susan:
This color will perfectly complement to the rest of your makeup. You look elegant and classy.
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2.Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. I hope you'll find it interesting
learning how to be fashionable without spending too much money. Sure, some famous stars always look stylish. They have unlimited clothing budgets that put the latest looks at their fingertips! But you can also look amazing without spending lots of money on your wardrobe. Simply try the following suggestions on for size.
First, make seasonal purchases; that is, you should buy winter coats, leather jackets, bathing suits, and summer dresses at the end of the season. You'll get major discounts as you stock up for the next year.
If you want clothes to wear right now, go to discount stores. They may not be the place to buy an expensive evening dress, but they're perfect for buying things like T-shirts.
There is yet another cheap way to buy stylish clothes. Many department stores have store brands, which offer current styles but are much cheaper than big-name brands.
To save money, an important principle is not to buy \exception of suits, interchangeable pieces are more affordable.