Clothes and fashion

Oh, I like those! Very smart. Where did you get them? “

“Thanks I got them online! The old ones were __________ “

“Actually __________ is in right now! They say it’s very chic! “ (sick!)

“No, that look is not for me. Not my style. I always like to dress smart but casual. I also think people spoil their look when their clothes _______________.

“Yes, I know. Sometimes it’s because they haven’t got the right size but sometimes it’s because they have just _________________. That happens a lot with teenagers with trousers above their ankles!”

“Or with people who like wearing loose-fitting clothes. Not for me! Personally, I prefer clothes that ________________


1.“Oh I like those! Very smart. Where did you get them? “ Which item of clothing/accessory can the speaker NOT be referring to?

a) trousers b) sunglasses c) shorts d) dress
Explanation: uncountable - “a pair of”

2. “Thanks I got them online! The old ones were __________ “
a) broken b) worn out c) creased d) in fashion
Explanation: all phrases


3.“Actually __________ is in right now! They say it’s very chic! “
a. shabby b) smart c) slobby d) elegant
Explanation: all adjectives

4. “No, that look is not for me. Not my style. I always like to dress smart but casual. I also think people spoil their look when their clothes _______________.
a) are too expensive b) don’t fit them properly c) suit them d) match well
Explanation: all verbs

5.“Yes, I know. Sometimes it’s because they haven’t got the right size but sometimes it’s because they have just _________________. That happens a lot with teenagers with trousers above their ankles!”
b. got great fashion sense b) had them taken up c) got tired of them d) grown out of them
Explanation: all verbs

6. “Or with people who like wearing loose-fitting clothes. Not for me! Personally, I prefer clothes that ___________
a) are baggier b) show my muffin top c) are slacker d) show off my figure
Explanation: all phrases and muffin top/beer belly/spare tyre

7. I’ve never been able to afford made-to-measure clothes. I’ve always bought my suits and jackets ______________
b. off the hanger b) off the hook c) off the peg d) off the rocker

8. If you need a babysitter, Lynne will be able to look after your children ________
a) at the drop of a handkerchief b) at the drop of a belt c) at the drop of a glove d) at the drop of a hat

9.A bum bag in British English is a small bag that you wear around your waist. In the US it’s called a __________
b) fanny pack b) wobble purse c) doggy bag d) waist wallet

10.If you are ‘caught with your pants down’ you are __________
a) breaking the law b) unprepared c) lying d) having an affair

11.If you do or say something without preparation or planning, you do it _________
a) off the collar b) off the cuff c) off the buckle d) off the zip

12.A boring person who is too interested in the details of a hobby and finds it difficult to meet and spend time with other people is called ________
a) a windbreaker b) a vest c) an anorak d) a high viz jacket

Discussion questions

Do you ever buy clothes online?
Do you prefer shopping for clothes by yourself or with someone else?
What’s the last item of clothing you’ve bought?
Are you a follower of fashion? Do you buy designer clothes?
What items of clothing do people not wear anymore? (seamed stockings, pocket watches, bow ties)
What would you wear to a fancy dress party? - batman
How many pairs of shoes do you have? (Is it too many?)
What’s your favourite piece of jewellery?

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