EXERCISES

1. Match the synonyms in A and B

A
1. flamboyant - glamorous
2. inspiration- influence
3. endeavor - attempt
4. inquiry - question
5. feature - characteristic
6. draw on - employ
7. image- reflection
8. lofty - high
9. superb - magnificent
10. dated - old-fashioned
11. garment - clothe
12. source - origin
13. outset- start
14. coincidence - match

Fill in the gaps. Use the vocabulary of exercise 1.

1. This designer is known for his flamboyant fashion sense.

2. The shapes of sea creatures inspired her to make the brooches.
3. The price of each garment depends on the amount of material in it and the time
that it took to make.
4. The path winds along the lofty peaks of the Andes.
5. By some extraordinary coincidence, I sat down right opposite your mother in the
train.
6. She had a wealth of experience to draw on.
7. A feature common to all these buildings is a spacious entrance hall.
 Read the sentences (a–e) and match them with the titles (1–5). Write 3–5
sentences of other inspirational things.
1. in the treasures at home
2. in the natural world
3. in the smallest details
4. in old garments
5. in popular culture
a. Interesting artifacts you stash away*
at home. Look closely at heirloom* or a
souvenir in order to appreciate it anew.
Antique textiles, with their intricate*
patterns* and rich tones, are a great
source of inspiration and can be easily
investigated through books, museums,
and the internet
b. Embroidery* or lacework* ideas can
be derived from something like peeling
rust or skeleton of a leaf, and the
undulating* lines of hills could be
translated into stripes on a blouse
c. Taking close-up photography or
drawing small objects like shells will
make you notice tiny details, such as
spirals and swirls that you can use to
good effect in your designs
d. Fashion runs in cycles. Pop bands
such as ABBA and the clothes
associated with them are constantly
going in or out of fashion. “Outdated”
styles can be reinvented to create
contemporary ideas
e. Street art makes a wonderful contrast
to the natural world. Bright colors can
inspire print ideas with a contemporary
urban slant.
 MATCH THE WORDS IN THEIR DEFINITIONS
1. imaginative adj. G a. not new or interesting
2. flavor n. F b. a picture that is produced by a
camera, artist, mirror, etc.; a mental
picture
3. commonplace adj. A c. a conscious state of mind or
predominant emotion
4. target n. I d. a way of dealing with a situation or
problem
5. mood n. C e. to observe or study by close
examination and systematic inquiry
6. approach n. D f. the quality of something that you can
taste, a particular type of taste
7. investigate v. E g. if you enjoy writing songs, or just
thinking about things in new ways,
you’re are such kind of person
8. image n. B h. the act or process of growing or
causing something to grow or become
larger or more advanced
9. development n. H i. something that you are trying to do or
achieve

WATCH THE VIDEO AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS:

1. What are the main five points about learning according to Jesse?
2. Elaborate about each of these.
Learn the theory, computer programs, learn by doing, learn how to learn, learn from other people

Vocabulary
1. Artifact, n- an object, such as a tool, that was made in the past:
The museum has artifacts dating back to prehistoric times.
2. Stash, v- to store or hide something, especially a large amount
3. Heirloom, n- a valuable object that has been given by older members of
a family to younger members of the same family over many years:
This ring is a family heirloom.
4. Intricate, adj- having a lot of small parts that are arranged in
a complicated or delicate way:
The watch mechanism is extremely intricate and very difficult to repair.
The tiled floor is installed in an intricate pattern.
5. Pattern, n - a particular way in which something is done, is organized,
or happens:
The pattern of family life has been changing over recent years.
A pattern is beginning to emerge from our analysis of the accident data.
6. Embroidery, n- patterns or pictures that consist of stitches sewn directly onto
cloth.
7. Lacework, n- fabric or decorative items made of lace.
"beautiful intricate lacework"
-the process of making lace.
8. Undulating, adj- to have a continuous up and down shape or movement, like
waves on the sea, wavy
9. Slant, n - a position or direction that is sloping: