1.

blouse
2. change out of
3. clothes
4. dress
5. in fashion
6. jeans
7. put on
8. ring
9. second-hand clothes
10. shirt
11. shoes
12. shorts
13. suit
14. sunglasses
15. sweater
16. take off
17. tie
18. try on
19. t-shirt
20. wear

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

Everyday, I try to dress for the occasion. If I'm going to visit friends,
I generally dress casually. I wear jeans, and I might throw on a t-
shirt. In the case of a date, I usually wear a nice dress shirt-, but
nothing too formal. In the past, I made it a habit to dress up for
work in a suit and a tie because it was important to give a good
impression, but more people are dressing down in the workplace,
and this is more accepted now. When I exercise, I generally wear
some shorts and a shirt, and I put on comfortable shoes. Overall, I
think new fashions are replacing traditional ones, but I also think
we should also try to preserve typical traditional clothing. It's a part
of our culture and heritage.

Discussion

- How has fashion changed over the past 50 years in your

country?

- Imagine that you need clothes for school. You have about US
$300 to spend, but you don't know if you want to buy new clothing
from a popular fashion clothing store, or a used clothing store
across the street from your house. Were would you go to buy
clothing and why? Explain your reasons.

- Now, talk to a partner about what you would wear in each of

these situations and why:

Example: on a walk on a cold winter day"I probably put on a warm

sweater, coat, hat, and scarf to keep me warm because I don't
want to freeze outside. I can always take them off if I warm up and
don't need them."

at a movie theater with friends from high school

at a casual party with a woman (or man) on your first date
hiking in the mountains for the entire day
attending the funeral of a close relative
visiting the home of one of your teachers

- Let's suppose that you are preparing to go to a job interview for

the jobs listed below. Use to the Internet to find clothes appropriate
for the situation. You only have $100 to spend for each situation.
Explain your reasons and report on your findings.

college professor, computer programmer, car salesperson, taxi

driver, musician
1. You might want to wear ***BEEP*** to the party tonight. It's
supposed to be a ______ occasion.
A. some jeans
B. a tie
C. a sweatshirt
2. Put on ***BEEP*** . It'll keep you ____________ cooler in the
_____. A. a hatB. a shirtC. sunglasses

3. I think we need to make him wear ***BEEP*** . His _________.

A. a windbreakerB. scarfC. a belt

4. You ought to bring ***BEEP*** to the __________ in case you

want to ______________.A. a swimming suitB. jacketC. a t-shirt

5. Try on this ***BEEP*** . It'll keep you

_______________________. A. necklaceB. slipC. sweater

6.
____________________________________________________?
A. suitB. pajamasC. dress

7.
____________________________________________________?
A. pantsB. shortsC. blouses

8.
____________________________________________________?
A. socksB. shoesC. gloves

9.
____________________________________________________?
A. bootsB. slippersC. high heels

10.
____________________________________________________?
A. ear muffsB. a uniformC. jeans

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Describe typical clothing people wear for each season of the year:
spring, summer, fall, and winter.

1. What does the man plan to wear during the summer months?
A. a cool hat
B. casual shoes
C. light pants

2. What is one thing the man is NOT going to pack for the winter
season?
A. a coat
B. some sweaters
C. a jacket

3. What is the weather like in the spring?

A. It's windy.
B. It's rainy.
C. It's cool.

4. What is an example of an occasion where the man might need

formal clothes?
A. a party
B. a business meeting
C. a wedding
5. What did the man wear to his high school graduation?
A. jeans and tennis shoes
B. a casual shirt and tie
C. a suit and dress shoes

Ashley: Hey, Jake. Are you ready for your trip?

Jake: Well, not really. I still have to buy some _______________.
Ashley: Well, what's the weather like where you're going?
Jake: Well, uh, it's really hot in the summer, so I'm going to buy
some shorts, sandals, and a few t-shirts.
Ashley: What about the rest of the year?
Jake: People say that the fall can still be warm until November, so
I'm going to buy some jeans and a few casual _______________.
Ashley: Will you need any warm clothes for the winter?
Jake: Well, the weather doesn't get too cold, but it often snows in
the mountains, so I'm going to buy a couple of warm
_______________, a jacket, and a hat. I don't have room in my
suitcase to pack a coat, so I'm going to wait until I get there and
buy it when I really need it.
Ashley: Are you going to take anything else?
Jake: They say it rains cats and dogs in the spring, but again, I'll
probably just wait and pick up a _______________ or an umbrella
later on. But, I'm going to take a good pair of shoes because I plan
on walking to and from school everyday.
Ashley: Do you need any clothing for formal occasions?
Jake: Well, you never know when you might need something on
the spur of the moment for a wedding or maybe someone's
graduation, or a nice date, so I'll probably take some nice slacks, a
dress shirt, and a couple (of) crazy ties or two.
Ashley: Um, that makes sense.
Jake: And I'll just rent a suit or tuxedo if I need anything more
f_______________. Hey, maybe I'll get married.
Ashley: You? Married? Hah!
Jake: Wait. What are you trying to say?
Ashley: I just can't imagine you decked out in a tuxedo for any
formal occasion. [What?!] I mean, for _______________
graduation, you wore an old pair of jeans and tennis shoes.
Jake: Hey, there was a reason for that, so let me explain. [Yeah,
ha, ha.] No, really. You see, it goes like this . . .

rest (noun): what is left over after everything else has be used,
eaten, etc. - Wow. Your suitcase is already full of shirts and shoes.
What are you going to do with the rest of your clothing?
room (noun): space - Do you have any room in your backpack for
a couple more books?
pack (verb): fill a suitcase, box, or another container- You'd better
start packing your bags tonight so we don't have to rush out the
door tomorrow.
rain cats and dogs (idiom): rain very hard- Last night, I was
walking home from work when it began raining cats and dogs.
Unfortunately, I didn't have my umbrella with me.
pick up (phrasal verb): buy something- Could you pick up some
white socks from the store on your way home from work?
formal occasion (noun): an important event where people wear
special clothing and behave politely- I sometimes rent a tuxedo for
formal occasions. I don't want to buy one that I will only wear once
every few years.
on the spur of the moment (idiom): without planning or
preparation- She always makes decisions on the spur of the
moment, so you never know what she's planning.
slacks (noun): good-quality pants- You don't have to wear a suit to
the event, but you might want to wear a pair of nice slacks and a
conservative tie.
make sense (idiom): have a clear meaning or a sensible
explanation- It makes sense to ask teachers to wear a nice shirt
and tie to work.
be decked out (idiom): dressed in formal clothes for special
occasions- Everyone was shocked when my brother came to the
barbecue decked out in a white tuxedo. Then, we realized he came
to propose to his girlfriend.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of buying clothing in

a regular store as compared with purchasing something over the
Internet? What have been your experiences in doing both?

What people wear can say something about a person's personality,

style, interests, and at times, employment situation, and dressing
appropriately for different circumstances can be important. For
each of the following situations below, decide on what clothing
(shirt, shoes, tie, dress, uniform, etc.) would be appropriate and
think about the reasons. Then, use the Internet to find the items of
clothing, determine the cost of each, and compare what you find
online to what you might find in a local clothing store in your area

a job interview
a wedding of a close friend
a class at a university
a first date
a church or religious service
a hiking trip in the mountains (during summer/in the winter)
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