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Clothes and
Fashion
People have various attitudes to fashion. Some are indifferent
and do not care what they wear. Others, mostly women, are very
choosy about what clothes to wear and like to spend a lot of
money on them. Most people buy ready-made clothes at clothes
shops or second-hand shops, but there are those who like to have
their clothes made at the tailor's. There are some people who
dress to the latest fashion even if it does not suit them. It
seems to be their hobby to follow the fashion magazines and see
what leading designers present.
Fashion concerns not only clothes, but also hair style, makeup
and accessories, such as shoes, handbags, gloves, belts, hats,
scarves or jewellery and glasses. Styles, cuts, designs and
particularly the length of clothes change very quickly because
dressmaking has become big business nowadays. Fashions often
revert to older styles; what is out of fashion, funny or
ridiculous now, may look romantic a few decades later.
The way we dress also depends on our taste, on the season and
the proper occasion. In summer we usually wear light summer
dresses, shorts or Bermuda shorts and various T-shirts. The
usual summer footwear is sandals and flip-flops.
In winter people wear something warm - trousers, jeans,
cardigans and jumpers. People also wear anoraks, winter coats
and jackets, sometimes even fur coats outside.
On special occasions people usually dress up. When going to a
concert or to the theatre, evening dresses and suits are
appropriate. For sports people put on sportswear, such as sports
trousers, jeans, shorts, T-shirts and trainers.
The most popular types of clothes with teenagers are jeans or
trousers, shirts and T-shirts of different colours, sweatshirts
or pullovers and trainers. Boots and shoes of the "Converse"
shoe company are very popular with the young people now.
As for me, my favourite articles of clothes are jeans, T-shirts
and trainers. At my school pupils must wear a uniform, so I
don't have a problem with what to put on when I go to school.
When I- go out, I prefer something comfortable like jeans and a
sweatshirt. I try to follow the fashion, but fashionable clothes
are rather expensive and since I haven't got a job yet, I have
to ask my parents for pocket money. I usually buy clothes at a
market and choose clothes similar to the ones that are in
fashion at the moment. This saves money!
Some people do not choose their clothes to the latest fashion.
They wear what suits them, what is comfortable and what they can
afford.
ПЛАН-ОТВЕТ. CLOTHES AND FASHION
1. Вступление (attitudes to fashion/choosy/ready-made clothes/secondhand
clothes/follow the fashion/hair style/ accessories/styles,
etc.).
2. Рассказать о том, какую одежду носят в разные времена года
(summer: summer dresses/shorts/Bermudas, etc.; winter:
trousers/jeans/ cardigans/trainers, etc.).
3. Рассказать о том, что одевают в разных ситуациях
(concert/theatre/sports competitions, etc.).
4. Рассказать о подростковой моде
(jeans/T-shirts/sweatshirts/trainers/ popular brands, etc.).
5. Рассказать о своей любимой одежде (favourite articles of
clothes; what you wear at school and outside school; if you
follow the fashion/why (not); where you buy clothes; who buys
clothes for you).
6. Заключение (Some people do not choose their clothes to the
latest fashion. They wear what suits them, what is comfortable
and what they can afford.).
QUESTIONS
1. What attitudes do people have to fashion?
2. What does fashion include?
3. What changes in fashion very quickly?
4. How does the season influence clothes?
5. What kind of clothes do people wear on various occasions?
6. Do you follow the fashion?
7. What are your favourite types of clothes?
8. Where do you usually buy clothes?
9. Do you prefer buying clothes yourself or with your parents?
10. Do your parents give you pocket money for new clothes?
USEFUL WORDS AND PHRASES
Clothes Одежда
suit/costume мужской костюм/женский костюм
tweed/leather/suede [sweidj/ твидовый/кожаный/замшевый/
denim jacket джинсовый пиджак
tuxedo фрак
waistcoat/vest (AmE) жилет
trousers/pants (AmE) брюки
jeans джинсы
evening dress вечернее платье
top топик
blouse блузка
jumper джемпер
cardigan/sweater вязаная кофта/свитер
pullover пуловер
anorak анорак (тёплая куртка с капюшоном)
raincoat плащ
fur coat шуба
parka парка (удлинённая тёплая куртка с капюшоном)
pyjamas пижама
night dress/gown ночная рубашка
track suit тренировочный костюм
shorts шорты
Bermuda shorts/Bermudas бермуды
shirt рубашка
sweatshirt толстовка
T-shirt футболка
skirt юбка
swim suit купальный костюм
trunks плавки
blazer спортивная куртка
Footwear Обувь
leather/suede/hand-made shoes кожаные/замшевые/изготовленные
вручную туфли
heel каблук
sole подошва
laces шнурки
sports shoes спортивная обувь
low/high-heeled shoes туфли на низком/высоком каблуке
slippers тапочки
sandals сандалии
flip-flops сланцы
trainers кеды/кроссовки
boots ботинки
Wellingtons/wellies/rubber
boots резиновые сапоги
Accessories Аксессуары
socks носки
stockings чулки
tie галстук
bow tie бабочка
scarf шарф
handkerchief носовой платок
gloves/mittens перчатки/варежки
hat шляпа/шапка
(baseball) cap бейсболка, кепка
hood капюшон
belt ремень
buckle пряжка
umbrella зонт
braces подтяжки
handbag дамская сумочка
glasses очки
jewellery украшения
necklace ожерелье
bracelet браслет
brooch брошь
earrings серьги
ring кольцо
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