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III. Read this sentence from the article.

They may imagine that they themselves are faster than they really are.

Make similar sentences from the prompts.

Example:There is a big choice of styles now. There didn't use to be a big choice.

There is a bigger choice of styles now than there used to be.

1. She thinks her figure is bad. It isn't bad.

2. He thinks being fashionable is very important. It isn't really very important.

3. She used to be relaxed about her appearance. She isn't so relaxed now.

4. Nowadays young models look unhealthy. They didn't use to look unhealthy.

5. Fashion models are very thin. They shouldn't be so thin.

6. Fashion should be practical. It isn't practical in the fashion magazines.

 

IV. Write A (agree) or D (disagree) next to each of the statements in exercise II. In groups discuss your opinions.

 

V. Do you follow fashion? Why/why not?

 

VI. Describe someone who you think is a victim of fashion. These ideas may help:

cost? comfort? competitive? do the clothes suit the person? are they practical? is s/he obsessed with fashion?

VII. Describe a fashion which you think expresses freedom and fun.

VIII. Why do you think young people are so interested in fashion?

 

I. Before you listen, describe a dress style that you like. It could be your own style or a friend's style. These words may be useful:

CLOTHES army trousers DocMarten boots high heels hipsters platform shoes tops trainers flares
   
DESCRIBING STYLES aggressive comfortable ethnic fashionable outrageous practical simple unusual
   
FABRICS checked cotton denim flowery leather linen tie-dye

 

II. Now listen to four people talking about their dress style. Make notes as you listen.

Example:Maria -Dresses in different style every day. Today ethnic look. Tomorrow maybe army trousers.

III. Listen again to check your notes. Then match the speakers to the photos.


 

IV. Listen again and complete these phrases.

1. "Today I've got an ethnic look and I feel very ……………………….."

2. "I may sound like ………………………….. but for me clothes are a status symbol."

3. "I want to look ……………………….. and I don't mind spending a lot."

4. "I don't care about looking ………………………… from other people."

V. Read the sentences in exercise IV above and complete this rule.

After look, sound, ……………, we can use an adjective or ………………+ a noun.


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