Текст для чтения с заданиями для 8 класса на тему "Clothes and fashion"

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.

USEFUL WORDS AND PHRASES
articles of clothes - предметы одежды

ready-made clothes - готовая одежда

clothes made at the tailor's - одежда на заказ

tweed/leather/suede твидовый/кожаный/замшевый/

denim jacket джинсовый пиджак

tuxedo фрак

top топик

blouse блузка

cardigan/sweater вязаная кофта/свитер

pullover пуловер

anorak анорак (тёплая куртка с капюшоном)

raincoat плащ

fur coat шуба

night dress/gown ночная рубашка

track suit тренировочный костюм

shorts шорты

Bermuda shorts/Bermudas бермуды

sweatshirt толстовка

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

Wellingtons/wellies/rubber boots резиновые сапоги

socks носки

stockings чулки

tie галстук

bow tie бабочка

scarf шарф

handkerchief носовой платок

gloves/mittens перчатки/варежки

hood капюшон

belt ремень

buckle пряжка

braces подтяжки

handbag дамская сумочка

necklace ожерелье

bracelet браслет

brooch брошь

earrings серьги

TRUE or FALSE

1. people have different opinions on fashion

2. people usually don’t follow fashion trends

3. fashion is only about clothes

4. people dress up on special occasions

5. jeans are the most popular item of clothing among teens

6. the author's favourite items of clothing are skirts and trousers

7. the author prefers to buy fashionable clothes

QUESTIONS А

1. What do people wear in different seasons?

2. What do people wear on different occasions? (concert/theatre/sports competitions, etc.)

3. What do teens usually wear?

4. What are the author’s favourite articles of clothing?

QUESTIONS B (развернутые ответы)

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?