Subject: Vocabulary

Fashion and Clothing - 11.12/06/2011

I. Introduction:
Fashions and clothing are constantly changing and may differ from country to country, depending on various factors including age, geography, and climate. Listen to the words below and consult a dictionary if you need a definition. Write a sample sentence for each word to learn how it is used in context. You can use the Internet to find such sentences and related information.

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blouse

change out of

clothes

dress

in fashion

jeans

put on

ring

second-hand clothes

shirt

shoes

shorts

suit

sunglasses

sweater

take off

tie

try on

t-shirt

wear

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II. Practice:
Now, complete the sentences below with the best answer:

1. Why don't you ___________ those clothes and put these on. They look better than the ones you have on.

A. dress B. change out of C. wear

2. I usually wear __________ when the weather is a little cool outside to keep my legs warm.

A. sweater B. shirt C. jeans

3. It is the custom to take off your _________ when you enter somone's house. This also keeps the floor cleaner.

A. shoes B. sunglasses C. tie

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Correct answers:

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III. Follow-Up:
Discuss what types of clothing you would wear in these situations: school, wedding, first date, funeral, the beach, and job interview. How have fashions changed over the past fifty years in your country? Use the Internet to search on this topic and report your findings to a partner.