Strong Is the New Skinny A Phrase Worth Examining Articles Strong is the new skinnyDiscussion Questions Q1 In your own words, please briefly summarize the article. Q2 What part of the reading resonated with you most? Q3 Have you ever felt pressured to look a certain way because of a social media trend or slogan? Q4 Why do you think fitness culture shifted from "thin" to "strong" in the 2010s? Q5 The article argues that "strong" simply added a new requirement on top of "skinny." Do you agree? Q6 How much do you think advertising and marketing shape our perception of an ideal body? Q7 What motivates you personally to exercise—appearance, health, mood, or something else? Q8 What would a truly body-neutral fitness culture look like, and do you think it is achievable? Q9 If you have a question or questions that you'd like to discuss during your class, please write them down. Expressions waif A very thin, frail-looking person, often used to describe an extremely slender body type 例句 1 The fashion industry was criticized for promoting the waif look as the beauty ideal. 例句 2 She appeared so thin on stage that critics described her as waif-like. traction The process of gaining popularity, support, or momentum, especially for an idea or movement 例句 1 The new policy proposal gained traction after several politicians endorsed it. 例句 2 The startup struggled to gain traction in the competitive tech market. intimidating Making someone feel frightened or nervous, often discouraging them from doing something 例句 1 Walking into a gym for the first time can feel very intimidating for beginners. 例句 2 She found the job interview intimidating, but prepared thoroughly to overcome her nerves. unattainable Impossible or extremely difficult to achieve, reach, or obtain 例句 1 Many beauty standards promoted online are unattainable for the average person. 例句 2 Setting unattainable goals often leads to frustration and burnout. unambiguous Completely clear and leaving no room for doubt or multiple interpretations 例句 1 The research findings were unambiguous: regular exercise significantly reduces health risks. 例句 2 Her unambiguous response made it clear that she was not interested in the proposal. |
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