Методические указания по работе с темой "Clothes and Fashions". Дедова С.А - 36 стр.

                                      II                                                              5 SECRETS TO SHOPPING SMART
                                                                                          1. __________________ Think about the image you like to project and
VOCABULARY and SPEAKING                                                           give it a name – maybe it's “racy rocker” or “sweet sophisticate”. Now resolve
  1. How often do you go shopping?
                                                                                  to buy only the trends that fit
  2. What do you spend most money on?                                             your special style. So if you love
  3. How often do you buy clothes?                                                ladylike clothes and the kitten
  4. Which items of clothing you buy are necessities?
                                                                                  heels that go with them, don't
  5. Do you buy clothes on impulse? Why or why not?                               buy funky platforms just because
  6. Do you prefer buying clothes on your own or with someone else?               they're trendy. They won't look
Look at this list. Which of these things would you buy for your wardrobe?         right with your wardrobe, they
                                                                                  won't feel “you”, and you'll be
    Ladylike clothes              Kitten-hills        Trendy funky platforms
                                                                                  plagued with buyer's remorse.
       Frilly shirt         A girly skirt for a party     A denim blazer
          Great-looking shoes                A well-constructed handbag                   2. ___________________ Before you take an item up to the cash
                                                                                  register, ponder how many different places you can wear it and how it works
                                                                                  with what you already own. If you're buying a frilly shirt to pair with a girlie
READING
                                                                                  skirt for a party, you should also be able to dress it down by wearing it under a
1. Read the article “5 SECRETS TO SHOPPING SMART” quickly. Match
                                                                                  denim blazer. If you can't think of more than a few possible uses for a
each secret with its appropriate heading in this list:
                                                                                  potential purchase, don't shell out.
     a. If you can, spend a bit more on your bag and your shoes.
                                                                                          3. ______________________ Spend no more than 20 percent of your
     b. Look for long-term relationships – and nix one-night stands.
                                                                                  fashion budget on one-season trends. Learn to ID which items will still look
     c. Define your style and stick to it.
                                                                                  right in a year and spend the bulk of your personal fashion allowance on them.
     d. Drop dough on classics; scrimp on the fads.
                                                                                  As a general rule, the more classic the trend, the longer its shelf life will be.
     e. Shop sales and outlets with an agenda.
                                                                                          4._______________________ Be cautious in these settings – it's easy
2. Read the article more carefully and decide if these answers are true or
                                                                                  to be brainwashed by a 50-percent-off sign and waste money on "steals" you'll
false.
                                                                                  never wear. Only buy things that fit your individual style and that you'd
    1. Buy funky platforms because they're trendy even if they don’t fit your
                                                                                  almost be willing to pay full price for.
        special style.
                                                                                          5. ______________________ If you're wearing great-looking shoes
    2. Don’t buy an item if you can’t think of more than a few possible uses
                                                                                  and carrying a well-constructed handbag, your clothes can be from absolutely
        for it.
                                                                                  anywhere and you'll pass for an heiress.
    3. It is very important to be able to spot the items of clothing which will
        still remain trendy in a year.
                                                                                  3. Rank the secrets to shopping smart in the order of importance to you.
    4. Try to resist high reductions and don’t spend your money on things
                                                                                  Through discussion, reach a group consensus on this ranking. The exercise
        you’ll never wear.
                                                                                  will not be finished until a group decision is made.
    5. You should be especially careful while choosing clothes for great-
        looking shoes and well-constructed bag.

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