LIFESTYLE AROUND THE
WORLD
CHAPTER 5
LEARNING OBJECTIVE
By the end of the lesson, students will be
able to
1.
Draw conclusion of the reading text
2.
Summarize the reading text
Part One
Introduction:
In the last five years in Jakarta there are more
than 25 shopping malls and hypermarket built
throughout Jakarta. Nowadays it is easier for
Jakarta people to find a shopping malls than a
public playground.
What phenomenon is it? Is shopping in malls more than just
buying people’s need? Is it an urban lifestyle?
Trendspotting
Pre-reading Activity
Briefly look over the list of words from the reading
text that follows:
Lifestyledistinguish
Slang
invest
Gourmet
enroll
Fad
spot
Trend
Trendspotting
profit
competitive edge
2. Getting
Meaning from Context
Sometimes the definition is clearly stated in the reading, so it’s
easy to determine. Sometimes you need to make inference
about the meaning. On each line write a definition or
synonym. (Letters in parentheses indicate paragraphs)
Lifestyle (A)=__________________
Fads (B)=_____________________
Essence (B)=___________________
Profit (D)=_____________________
Slang (D)=_____________________
Trend (E)=_____________________
Trendspotting (F)=______________
Competitive edge (F)=___________
3. Read the text entitled “Trendspotting” Interactions 2, pp. 8586]
3.1. Summarizing (p.88)
Circle the number if the one main idea of the reading
selection
1.
Fads in fashion are common because clothing
manufacturers make more money if styles change every
year.
2.
Trends are basically “long-lasting fads”
3.
Fads usually last a very short time, but they can be a lot of
fun.
4.
People follow many different kinds of fads because they
like to be part of something new and creative.
5.
The ability to distinguish between fads and trends is
increasingly important in the business world.
3.2. Skimming (for main ideas)
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Students often need to read so much
material that they don’t have time to reread
it before an important exam. For this
reason it’s necessary to learn how to mark
a book: the topics, main ideas and
important details.
Read the paragraphs in “Fads and Trends at
the Turn of the Twenty-First Century” pp
89-91.
As you read, mark the topic, main idea and
important details.
3.3. Discuss with your friend the following
questions: (p. 92)
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Fads in fashion are In your country, is
there a countertrend toward simplicity? If
so, what do people do to simplify their
lives?
What “extreme sports” are popular these
days? Have you ever tried any of these?
Do you know anyone who has tried one? If
so, tell your group about this sport. Why is
it so thrilling-so exciting?
Are there any scents that cause you to
experience a “sudden rush of memories”?
Part Two
Read the following text:
http://www.uefap.co.uk/reading/exercise/kavaler/kavale
r8.htm
Answer the following questions:
What the main issue on the text?
Write an outline of the text?
How do urban people set their healthy eating
lifestyle?
PART THREE
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Discussing lifestyle in Indonesia nowadays,
people may refer to television programs or
film. One of Indonesian film which picture the
recent social trends is “Arisan” (2003)
directed by Nia Dinata
In 200-word paragraph, students will discuss
about the Indonesian lifestyle nowadays.
The task will be submitted on the second
meeting. (Week 6)