Exercise 1

Look at the words in bold in the text and explain them, give the Ukrainian equivalents.

Exercise 2

Fill in the appropriate word(s) from the list bellow. Use the word(s) only once.

Elf-like, to make, flat, rolled-up, to burst onto, curvaceous, in chic, to become, say, life-long, tailored, full.

1 ……………..blondes 2 …………the most of 3 ……………..sleeves 4 …………..the screen 5 ……………….shoes 6 …………….. blouse

7 a bigger ……………… 8 the last word ………… 9 a(n) ……….friend 10 …………. an A-list star 11 a(n) ……………. face 12 a ……………….. skirt

Exercise 3

For each item of clothing listed, decide whether it is formal or casual and say on which occasion you would wear them.

Tuxedo, blue jeans, denim jacket, waistcoat, evening gown, shorts, T-shirt, leather mini-skirt, boxy jacket, cocktail dress, clogs, corduroy trousers, clinging silk dress, cardigan, loafers, jumper.

Eg. A tuxedo is a formal item of clothing and can be worn in a wedding.

Exercise 4

Fill in the correct word from the list below:

haute couture, styles, fabrics, catwalks, trends, collection, fashion shows, models

Once a year each fashion house presents its spring 1) …………… to an eager public. At 2) ………… in Paris and Milan, top 3) ………… parade down the 4) ………… and show off the latest 5) ………... These shows do not dictate what the world will wear, but they are influential in determining the season’s fashion 6) ……….. Clothing manufacturers see the shows and imitate the colours and the 7) ………of the garments that the models wear. Everyone wants to be stylish and the spring shows help people choose the clothes they will buy. Whether showing “prêt-`a-porter” or expensive

8) …………, the great fashion houses influence our tastes.

Exercise 5

Put each of the following words or phrases in its correct place in the passage.