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Talking about the fashion
1. Describe these pictures with a partner. Then read the information.
Photo 1: Here we see a blonde girl, she seems to be a model who is in the middle of a
catwalk in some kind of fashion show.
Photo 2: I can see the front of a store that has a large window where two mannequins
with some kind of expensive clothes and a woman who stays watching the store.
2. What is inmportant to you when you buy clothes? Number these factors
in order,
E) Comfort: 1 A) Cost: 2 D) Color: 3 B) Style: 4 C) Brand name: 5
3. Ask and answer these questions with a partner.
- Do you like to dress in the latest fashion?

R/ It's not really important to me
- Where do you prefer to buy your clothes?
R/ Anywhere that is affordable and has good clothes.
- Do you know what is fashionable now and what is not?
R/ I'm not aware of that.
- Do the clothes people wear show their personality?
R/ It seems to me that sometimes yes, the tastes of a person are demonstrated
through what we buy or obtain.
- What brand clothes and other accessories do you have?
R/ I don't really have anything from a luxury brand.
- Do you prefer to wear different clothes than other people?
R/ I don't mind wearing the same clothes.
4. Match each word on the left with its synonym on the right.
A) Advice --- 8) Recommendation B) Fashionable --- 3) Trendy

C) Organize --- 1)Manage D) Glamorous --- 2) Attractive
E) Typical --- 7) Usual F) Tough --- 6) Hard
G) Form --- 4) Create H) Route --- 5) Way
5. read these texts. Match each word in italics with a word that has a
similar meaning.
A) Astyle --- 4) Stylish B) Manufacturing --- 6) Create

C) Graceful --- 3) Elegant D) Fashionable --- 9) Taste
E) Make --- 5) Practical F) Sensible --- 7) Industrial
G) Original --- 2) Innovative H) Bussiness … 8) Commercial
I) Important --- 1) Influential
6. PREDICTING. You’re going to read an e-zine article about becoming a

fashion designer. Before you read.
A) Do you think it is easy to be a fashion designer?

R/ I don't think it's easy, you have to study a lot and satisfy the taste of many people.
B) What is a good way to start a career in fashion design?
R/ It seems to me that learning to draw and of course studying a lot.
C) Is it better to be self-employed or to work for a fashion house?
R/ I would imagine that in terms of money it would be better for a fashion house, but if
you want to explore creativity being self-employed is an advantage.
7. UNDERSTAND THE TEXT. Read these questions and write your

answers.
A) Who is James Fowler?

R/ That man, he's a designer from the toronto international academy of design.
B. What is a good way to start a career in fashion designer?
R/ First you have to decide if that career is really what you want, then go and offer to
be a helper at any kind of fashion event around you.
C. What two ways to get involved in the industry first do you recommend?
R/ Look for a place where they create and sell their own clothes, get to know and find
out from the owner's experience what it is like to work in that industry.
D. finds five more ways he suggests to explore the fashion industry.
• Ask yourself if you really want this.
• read a book on the subject.
• Buy fabric and start designing yourself.
• Check with local store owners.
• Go to the university and ask professors.
E. Name three of your former fashion design students.
• Alex labeyen
• Alana berry
• Diana calma
8. Choose the best answer for each question.
A) Why does James recommend going to a local mall?

4. To find someone who plans fashion events.
B) Why does he recommend visiting a local fashion store?
4. To get some fashion ideas.
C) What did Alana Berry do before she began to stydy fashion?
2, She worked in bussiness.
D) What did she do after she finished her studies?
3. She stared her own fashion bussiness.
E) What was Alex Labayen’s main reason for becoming an apprentice?
4. Tos stop making mistakes.
9. Write T (true), F (false) or N (not in the text) for each statement.
A) Alana Berry feels her job is just a hobby. (F)

B) Diana Calma also has her own fashion company. (F)
C) The couse at The International Academy of Design is very popular. (V)
D) Alex Labayen designs clothes he wants to wear. (V)
E) In the future, Alex would like to have his own company. (V)
10. Would you like to be a fashion designer?
R/No, it has never caught my attention.
11. READING SKILLS. Reread the e-zine article. Who or what do the words
in italics refer to?
A) First, decide if this is really what you want to do.

Refers to the action to be performed.
B) Go to see them.
talks about visiting several people
C) Ask about the hours they work.
Is used to refer to them
D) What couses they offer.
Refers to several things
E) We offer a two.week summer course.
Translate or talk about us
F) It’s a grat source of fashion information.
Refers to one thing
G) It would be just a hobby.
Refers to that, in this case to the hobby
H) He feels this a useful step.
Talk about him
12. Read this text, decide who or what the words in italics refer to.
A) To Kurt Cobain's group.

B) To the people who followed the grunge fashion.
C) The fans who started to dress the same as the musical group.
D) Haute couture designers began to copy this style.
E) Fashion begins to decline, after the death of the lead singer.
13. SPOTLIGHT ON GRAMAR. Choose the best answer to complete each

sentence.
1, If I wanted a career in fashion I:
fashion design at college.
2. If designing clothes were easy, there would:

a lot more famous designers.
3. Julie: fashion magazine if she wasn’t interested in fashion.
4, Giorgio Armani wouldn’t be so famous if his designs:

popular.
5, If someone gave me a fur coat, I:

accept it.
6, If dessgner clothes:
less expensive, more people would buy them.
7, If Jim: so much on clothes,

he would be able to save more money.
8. I: designer clothes if I
could afford them.
14. TALK ABOUT IT. Read these statements and check your opinions.
Agree Disagree
A) Fashionable clothes are often nor very practical

B) People are too worried about fashion these days.
C) You don’t need to be rich to be fashionable.
D) It’s not what you wear that’s important, it’s who you are.
15. FOCUS. Decribe these pictures.
In the first two images we can see two older men who are recognized and very famous
hollywood actors, they are already a bit older but they have had a career in the media
for years.
In the last image I can see several women gathered together, with elegant dresses and
they seem to be part of a beauty contest because each one has a bandana on their chest.
16. THINK ABOUT IT. Ask a partner what he or she does to "look good" in
these situations.
At a party: I look for clothes that are comfortable, in dark colors and that don't
bother me to dance.
At a job interview: I am looking for something that is elegant and serious, but
that goes with my personal style.
Visiting relatives on: I usually wear any kind of clothes.
A date: Something that adapts to the weather and any situation.
Going out with friends: Something comfortable and fun.
Shopping: Easy to put on and take off clothes, shorts or dresses.
17. VOCABULARY SKILLS. Find verbs in the text that collocate with the
words and phrases bellow. Write the infinitive.
A) Wine/A play/Results.
B) Some money/The anwer/Work.
C) Someone/In ghosts/In miracles.
D) The answer/ Something to someone/What happened.
E) Conclusions/Attention to something/A picture.
F) A coffe/A decision/A noise.
G) Responsibility for something/ A joke/ Acommodations.
H) Swim/ Dirve/ Sing.
18. PREDICTING. You are going to read a letter from the editor of a
business magazine. With a partner, look at the title and answer these
questions.
A) What is the purpose of the letter?

R/ Apparently it is a type of motivational letter, to create a positive thought in
people's minds.
B: Who do you think will find it useful?
R/ I guess it's for all kinds of people, especially people who are going through
bad economic times.
19. UNDERSTANDING THE TEXT. Acording to the writer, why is it good

to.
A) Look your best in an interview?

R/ You should wear a blue or gray suit, a tie that matches the color, shirt sleeves not
too long, and pants that sit above the tops of your shoes.
B) Take a briefcase?
R/ Try to make it look very professional and serious, your briefcase can say a lot about
you.
C) Sit up straight?
R/ To look like a confident person, you need to sit up straight.
D) Appear calm and positive?
R/ That can make it look like you have a good attitude.
E) Smile?
R/ Be yourself and do the best you can.
20. How does the writer say interview candidates should dress?
A) Clothes for men
Ok: A professional suit that is blue or dark gray in color. Tie, white or blue shirt and a
serious briefcase.
Not ok: That the suit does not fit the size or that the sleeves of the shirt are very short.
Also bring an old backpack.
B) Clothes for women
Ok: Comfortable clothes that are to your liking but that make you look serious and
professional.
Not ok: Excessive use of flashy jewelry.
21. With a partner, write three questions about the text. Then ask your
questions to your classmates.
1. What kind of clothes should a man wear for an interview?

2. What kind of perception should people have of you?
3. What colors are recommended for your clothes?
22. Have you ever had a job interview?

R/ No, I have never attended such interviews.
23. Look again at the letter. Which one of the following best gives the ..?
D) Your appearance and image at an interview are very important.
24. Read this text. Check the most appropriate man idea.
C) How good looking you are is not the most important thing in life.
25. Study the examples, and then choose the best answer to complete each
sentence.
1. I agree it’s important to dress well if you want to give (A. a) good impression.
2. All (A. the) stars we see on TV dress well and try to look their best.
3. Also, (A. a) politician who is badly-dressed can create a poor public image.
4. However, I think (C. the) media is responsible for making us worry too much about
our appearance.
5. There is too much pressure on (D. the) people to look young and beautiful these
days.
6. It’s especially hard for (D. an) teenagers and young people.
7. In my opinion, who you are is more important than (D. a) way you look.
8. I would never agree to have (B. a) operation to improve my appearance.
26. TALK ABOUT IT. Ask and answer these questions.
1. Is there anything in your appearance that you would like to change?

R/ I would like a breast reduction.
2. Could you fall in love with someone who doesn't seem physically
attractive?
R/ Beauty is subjective, so I think so.
3. Do you think people can be beautiful at any age?
R/ Yes, after they maintain good health.
4. Is being beautiful basically how you look?
R/ I don't think so, it's something much more internal.
5. And. In your opinion, what is a good definition of "beauty”?
R/ I think it is a combination of the physical, mental and emotional part.
27. Choose the best answers to complete the text.
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Talking about the fashion

1. Describe these pictures with a partner. Then read the information.

3. Ask and answer these questions with a partner.

- Do you like to dress in the latest fashion?

R/ I don't mind wearing the same clothes.

A) Advice --- 8) Recommendation B) Fashionable --- 3) Trendy

A) Astyle --- 4) Stylish B) Manufacturing --- 6) Create

6. PREDICTING. You’re going to read an e-zine article about becoming a

A) Do you think it is easy to be a fashion designer?

7. UNDERSTAND THE TEXT. Read these questions and write your

A) Who is James Fowler?

8. Choose the best answer for each question.

A) Why does James recommend going to a local mall?

9. Write T (true), F (false) or N (not in the text) for each statement.

A) Alana Berry feels her job is just a hobby. (F)

A) First, decide if this is really what you want to do.

A) To Kurt Cobain's group.

13. SPOTLIGHT ON GRAMAR. Choose the best answer to complete each

2. If designing clothes were easy, there would:

3. Julie: fashion magazine if she wasn’t interested in fashion.

4, Giorgio Armani wouldn’t be so famous if his designs:

5, If someone gave me a fur coat, I:

7, If Jim: so much on clothes,

A) Fashionable clothes are often nor very practical

A) What is the purpose of the letter?

19. UNDERSTANDING THE TEXT. Acording to the writer, why is it good

A) Look your best in an interview?

A) Clothes for men

B) Clothes for women

Not ok: Excessive use of flashy jewelry.

1. What kind of clothes should a man wear for an interview?

22. Have you ever had a job interview?

26. TALK ABOUT IT. Ask and answer these questions.

1. Is there anything in your appearance that you would like to change?

27. Choose the best answers to complete the text.

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