Writing. Fashions and fadsmodule

Write а paragraph describing your family celebration (wedding, birthday party, New Year, etc.)

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FASHIONS AND FADS MODULE

1. Read the dictionary definitions to find out the difference

between the words ‘fashion’ and ‘fad’.

fashion n. way of dressing, behaving, or doing something that is popular at one time or place.

fad n. an interest or object that is very popular for а short period of time.

2. Look at the pictures and discuss the following questions in pairs:

· How many fashions and feds do you recognize? Find the names of the items using the words in the box.

· When were these items popular? Are they still popular today?

· What do these items have in common? Which of them fit the definition of а fad above?

· Why do fashions and fads change over time?

Hula Hoop Rubik Cube Tamagotchi Aerobics Boombox Corsets 3D Glasses Digital Watch

3. In pairs, make а list of items and styles that are popular today. Decide which of these are fads and which are fashions.