Cut your coat according to your cloth

EXERCISE 1. DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS

1. Look at the title. Look at the cartoon. What do you think the issue of the unit will be?

2. What is the message of humor message of the cartoon?

3. Which do you prefer: a shop where you get personal service or a shop where you serve yourself, like a supermarket? Why?

I. BASIC VOCABULARY: SHOPS. CLOTHES. ADVERTISING

EXERCISE 2. MATCH THESE SHOPS WITH WHAT YOU CAN BUY IN THEM

A	B
1. meat 2. flowers 3. bread and cakes 4. newspapers, magazines 5. fruit and vegetables 6. medicine 7. tools, nails	a) greengrocer’s b) baker’s c) butcher’s d) chemist’s e) florist’s f) newsagent’s g) ironmonger’s

EXERCISE 3. PUT THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF CLOTHES AND OTHER ITEMS BELOW INTO THE CORRECT COLUMN

raincoat gloves slippers rompers overcoat nightgown scarf

glasses anorak briefcase hat sleepers earring

jacket socks sweater belt shirt pants umbrella blouse

skirt cap dress suit jeans swimsuit T-shirt coat

windbreaker boots shoes tights boxer shorts

bra sneakers watch

Sportswear and underwear	Men’s clothing	Women’s clothing	Children’s clothing	Shoes	Jewellery and accessories

EXERCISE 4. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING DIALOGUES WITH THE WORDS DESCRIBING CLOTHES:

fashionable smart casual worn-out scruffy dress well

1. ‘You're looking very ……… today. ‘

‘Yes, I'm on my way to a job interview.’

2. – You must spend a fortune on clothes.

– I don't really, but I must admit I do like to ……….

3. – Will I have to wear a suit to the meeting?

– No, I eхpect most people will be wearing fairly ……… clothes.

4. – I need a new dress for this party but I don't know what colour to go for.

– Well, pink's supposed to be ……… at the moment, isn't it? It's this season's colour.

5. – Why are you throwing that jacket out?

– It's ………. Look, it's got a hole under the arm and most of the buttons are missing!

6. – I like your new trousers. They're very smart.

– Well, I start my new job tomorrow and I can't turn up wearing ……… old jeans. Everyone there is very well-dressed.