Solutions Unit 1

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The Basics of Beauty Solutions - Unit 1

Unit 1

The Basics of Beauty

Page 9 Exercise 2

1. The success of a beauty salon depends on the efficiency of its staff 2. Clients visit beauty salons to feel relaxed and pampered

3. A good beauty salon should be clean and safe 4. The atmosphere of the beauty salon must be relaxing 5. Clients must be treated with respect by all employees 6. Creativity is what a salon gives a competitive edge

1 T, 2 T, 3 F, 4 F, 5 T, 6 T

Choosing to work

Meg: I’ve decided Kate, I want to work in a spa as a beauty therapist

Kate: Have you got a good idea of what you really want to do, Meg? When you are thinking about a beauty career you must be sure that it is something you really are interested in

Meg: I think there’s no other job where I can meet so many kinds of people, and I like to get to know and meet people; I enjoy showing others how to look their best

Kate: Are you prepared to study as a beauty therapist? Do you know that beauty therapists are always learning new skills. And must be the first to know about new products and treatments?

Meg: I have a deep desire to study to work in a spa and a true passion for esthetics. I know that to work as beauty therapist is difficult but I’m willing to learn new techniques. I like learning how to do all beauty treatments from nails to waxing, from massage to make-up

Kate: You know, the beauty industry is always changing, better products and newer techniques are constantly evolving; just having a good knowledge isn’t enough to succeed in this job

Meg: I suppose to have the right personality, I’m self-motivated and I’m sure to be able to work in this field

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2 Page 17 Grammar Page Exercise a

1 a, 2 a, 3 an, 4 a, 5 an, 6 an, 7 a, 8 a, 9 an, 10 a

Exercise b

1. Hairdressing is an ancient art

2. He uses an easy method to teach your hairdressing skills 3. OK

4. OK 5. OK

6. A beautician is also called a cosmetology 7. He is a personal care service provider

8. That beauty salon requires an experienced young person 9. OK

10. They need an exact information about your body

Exercise c

1 a, 2 an, 3 a, 4 an, 5 an, 6 an, 7 an, 8 an, 9 a, 10 an, 11 a, 12 an, 13 a, 14 a, 15 an, 16 an, 17 a, 18 an