exercises 4, 5 ,6 page 24

4. Find pairs opposites in the list of adjectives.

patterned-plain
simple-sophisticated
comfortable-uncomfortable
impractical-practical
baggy-tight-fitting
dark-bright
casual-smart
conservative-shocking

5. Complete the text with the correct adjectives. Then listen and check
your answers.

Clothes were conservative in the 1950's. They weren't particularly
interesting, but they were practical. People chose to wear plain
designs rather than patterns. Baggy clothes weren't fashionable for women-
skirts and jackets were tight-fitting.

Things were different in the 1960's and 1970s. Bright colours and patterned
clothes were popular. Fashions and attitudes were more casual. People wanted to
feel comfortable in their clothes.

Since the 1970s, fashion designs on the catwalk have sometimes been strange and
shocking, but impractical clothes aren't usually popular. People prefer to wear
simple things.

6. Ask and answer the questions. Use complete the sentences.

1. Have you ever worn a plain, conservative suit? When?
No, I haven't never used a plain.

2. What kind of look is fashionable at the moment?
50s look is fashionable at the moment.

3. Do you think that people used to look good in the 1960s and 1970s?
No, I don't like the clothes that they used to wear.

4. Have you parents ever thought that your clothes were shocking or impractical?
I think that the clothes they wore our parents wasn't practical.

5. Do shocking clothes suit your personality?
I believe that if the clothes are satisfied in our personality.

6. Do you prefer to wear baggy or tight-fitting clothes?
I prefer the baggy clothes, the clothes that I don't like tight-fitting.

7. Do you like your clothes to match?
Yes, I like the clothes that I have.

8. Which suit you the most, bright or dark clothes?
I like bright clothes.