Vocabulary boost

RICH KIDS

Task 1. Watch the video. Let’s see if how many words you can remember from the video

Words/Phrases Meanings
1. (idiom) to be extremely expensive
2. sth is not considered as a problem for you because
you have a lot of it
3. a person who is particularly concerned about her/his
look and clothes
4. to lack understanding or information on a current
topic
5. cool, unusual
6. not popular
7. not showy, or intensive; modest or casual.
8. someone who wears very fashionable clothes that
do not suit them or that make them look silly.
9. knowledge of how to dress fashionably.
10. not aware of or using the latest ideas or techniques;
old-fashioned

11. a style of casual clothing which centers around

casual, comfortable pieces like T-shirts, baggy cuts
and sneakers
12. a place used as a retreat or a hiding place
13. to test how good someone or something is, esp. in
difficult conditions
14. Talk loudy and angrily and at length.
15. A financial situation in which resources are limited.
16. To be unwilling to spend money
17. To be in the situation, usually a bad or difficult
situation, that another person is in/
18. A person who wears what is hyped up.
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Task 2. Now use the words from task 1 to complete the sentence. Change the word forms if needed.
1. Making a sexist statement like that just proves how much he is ____________________ with the views of
modern society.
2. Jeremy is a total __________________ to fashion. He can't leave the house without making sure every part
of his outfit matches perfectly.
3. I'd love to buy a Porsche, but they ___________________________________.
4. For a millionaire like him, money is __________________________________.
5. She wore a military style coat to an elite party. I don’t know what she was thinking. She is such a
_____________________!
6. Her style and ________________________________ was the subject of much media scrutiny.
7. One can trace the roots of ________________________ culture to California in the 80s when skating was
quite in fashion.
8. Of course grandpa doesn't have a cell phone—he's ________________________________, as usual.
9. He escaped to his _________________________________ in the country at weekends.
10. Those icy roads certainly put my driving _________________________________.
11. You've every right to _____________________________ at unfair, and possibly illogical, situations.
12. We're in a real ____________________________ and can't afford a setback like this right now.
13. It’s easy to mock someone, until you are in ___________________.
14. Brides who prefer a _______________, relaxing wedding often choose informal wedding dresses rathen
than more elaborate gowns.
15. Government _________________________________ is blamed for the decline in food standards.
Task 3.
The Reading Passage below has 4 paragraphs. Which paragraph focuses on the information below. Write an
appropriate letter.
1. The Market for Streetwear Culture
2. Picture
3. Which Brands Fall Under Streetwear Culture?
4. How is Streetwear Becoming Common?
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Streetwear Culture - What You Need to Know

A. Streetwear is loosely defined as common clothing items for casual wear that gain significance in the lifestyle
of a people. Usually, one can trace the roots of streetwear culture to California in the 80s when skating was
quite in fashion. Later on, it was adopted as hip-hop culture taking over everywhere including Japan. However,
in the past few years and especially in 2018, streetwear became more commonly appreciated and prominent
with Yeezy, Supreme, Nike, and Adidas. The millennial and Gen-Z are now the growing consumers of the
fashion and they seek products that offer a sense of community along with trend. It can be speculated that
streetwear culture is about an attitude towards trends and fashions, therefore, becoming a lifestyle rather
than a reduced fashion statement.

B. Social media and technology are not the same as it used to be. Once a trend is adopted by famous people, it
is then hyped by fans and social media influencers. On Instagram, it is easier to see the trend of social media
influencers and celebrities to promote a common style or trend which later trickles down to the common man
before the next new thing is introduced. Most of the people who hype up the culture are young people who
share their taste for certain things. For instance, a shared love for ‘indie’ music and ‘alternative’ bands gave
rise to people who dressed similarly. Similarly, the streetwear culture is something of a representation of the
people, their taste in arts, music, and fashion. In other words, this type of trend encompasses a broader
population and allows everyone to participate. It is only natural that more people would dress up trendy when
the trend is easily accessible and in fact, introduced by the people rather than high-end fashion brands or
magazines.

C. Although people can wear fake or alternative things, the brands still take up much of the space in the
streetwear. Brands such as Nike, Adidas, Supreme, Off-White, and Obey. Most of these brands are equally
reciprocated by men and women equally. However, there are others like Stussy, A-Cold-Wall*, Kith and Heron
Preston which have refined collections for women who want to wear streetwear. These brands make the
desired large-sized hoodies and t-shirts and huge sneakers. The trend usually includes graphic logos and
animations which especially cater to the youth on Instagram. There is an interconnected nature of fashion
consumption fueled by social media and street culture.

D. While big names like Supreme or Adidas and many others remain a preference among consumers, they are
not limited in their choices. Many people are now starting their own business or startup to cater to the
streetwear culture which would be more affordable for people with different income levels. There is a wide
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market for anyone who has unique ideas to present authentic and fashionable streetwear to the people who
are inspired by hip-hop culture in 2019. In fact, you can even resell the items and they sell out within hours.

Questions 5-8. Choose the appropriate letter A-C

5. Streetwear has its root in _____________

A. hip-hop culture B. skating C. Japan

6. ______________________ NOT the growing customers of streetwears.

A. People born between 1995 – 2005

B. People born between 1980 – 1994

C. People born between 1965 - 1979

7. The culture is mostly hyped up by ____________________

A. infuencers B. high-end fashion brands C. magazines

Question 8-10. Decide if each statement is True (T) or False (F)

8. Streetwear became renowned as Yeezy, Supreme, Nike, and Adidas were introduced.

9. Streetwear culture is becoming a lifestyle as the consumers are following trends.

10. Nike, Adidas, Supreme, Off-White, and Obey mostly target men.

11. People can make their own streetwear look.