A. Write one word in each gap.
Does what we wear matter?
In spite of there (1) ………………… some truth in the expression ‘Never judge a book by its cover’, which reminds us that appearances can be deceptive, there (2) ………………… to be far more truth in the expression ‘You never get a second chance to make a first impression’. There are plenty (3) ………………… examples of people who have insisted (4) ………………… expressing their individuality through their clothing and have suffered for it.
If you are going to wear outrageous clothes, you’ve got to be prepared (5) ………………… the reaction of others. That reaction may not be positive. You may be stared (6) …………………, criticised (7) ………………… wearing something unusual, or even insulted. On the other hand, you may be complimented (8) ………………… your style. Location and situation are very important. At a job interview, for (9) …………………, you should probably be more anxious (10) ………………… please your potential employers than interested in showing off the latest fashions.
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1 being 2 seems 3 of 4 on 5 for 6 at
7 for 8 on 9 example/instance 10 to
B. Complete the sentences by changing the form of the word in capitals when this is necessary.
11 Tracy works as a ………………… (STYLE) for a large modelling agency.
12 There’s a ………………… (SIMILAR) between the fashions of the 1980s and the 1960s.
13 I think you should lower your ………………… (EXPECT) a little; it’s not easy to become a supermodel, you know.
14 Let me know when you make a ………………… (DECIDE) about what to wear for the wedding.
15 Fashion critics have greeted the new clothing line with ………………… (ENTHUSE).
16 The factory has increased ………………… (PRODUCE) of its shoes in an attempt to keep up with demand.
17 That necklace is ………………… (BEAUTY)!
18 All our clothes are designed for men and women ………………… (LIKE).
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11 stylist 12 similarity 13 expectations
14 decision 15 enthusiasm 16 production
17 beautiful 18 alike
C. Complete the second sentence using the word given, so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Write between two and five words.
19 You should get some new sunglasses. about
It …………………………………… some new sunglasses.
20 I hate it when you wear that silly tie! wish
I …………………………………… wear that silly tie!
21 Janice regrets wearing such formal clothes to the party. had
Janice …………………………………… such formal clothes to the party.
22 I bought the suit although it was second-hand. despite
I bought the suit …………………………………… second-hand.
23 It’s a shame I can’t make it to the sales this weekend! only
If …………………………………… make it to the sales this weekend!
24 In spite of my begging her for hours, Carol refused to lend me her new jacket. though
Carol refused to lend me her new jacket …………………………………… for hours.
25 I don’t want you to buy exactly the same trainers as I’ve got. rather
I …………………………………… buy exactly the same trainers as I’ve got.
26 I can’t go to the party as I don’t have anything to wear! something
I’d go to the party …………………………………… to wear!
27 Despite being a grandmother, Edna still tries to dress fashionably. fact
In spite …………………………………… is a grandmother, Edna still tries to dress fashionably.
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19 is about time you got
20 wish you wouldn’t/would not
21 wishes she had not/hadn’t worn
22 despite it(s) being/despite the fact (that) it was
23 only I could/was able to
24 (even) though I begged her
25 would rather you didn’t/did not
26 if I had something
27 of the fact (that) she
D. Match to make sentences.
28 I’m just going to pop
29 I’ve grown
30 I’d like to try
31 I never thought that skirts for men would catch
32 We all lined
33 I’d take
34 Let’s all dress
A on that jacket you’ve got hanging in the window.
B off my shoes but I think my feet smell!
C into that new boutique for a few minutes.
D up and they took our measurements.
E up for the Halloween party!
F out of these shoes so my mum’s going to get me some new ones.
G on, but they have!
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28 C 29 F 30 A 31 G 32 D 33 B 34 E
E. Choose the correct answer.
35 Could you wipe the table with a damp …………, please?
A clothe B clothing
C cloth D clothes
36 I’ve decided to ………… my hair green for the party!
A dye B paint
C sketch D draw
37 That top doesn’t ………… me; it’s just not my style.
A fit B suit
C match D go with
38 That’s the most incredible ………… of art I’ve ever seen!
A job B creation
C brand D work
39 Jeans and T-shirts will never go out of ………… .
A trend B image
C fashion D tendency
40 I need a funny ………… for the fancy-dress party. Any ideas?
A dress B uniform
C suit D costume
41 Tim forgot to use clothes ………… and all his clean clothes fell off the line into the mud!
A pegs B clips
C hooks D pins
Answers
35 C 36 A 37 B 38 D 39 C 40 D 41 A
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