Task 3
Fill in the missing word. There are three answers you do not need to use.
- She's got a very slim figure.
- Ben made a nasty remark about Kate's bushy eyebrows.
- Would you like to try on that dress?
- Liz is overweight. She must go on a diet.
- Ted doesn't like his crooked nose.
- I'm not happy with my frizzy hair! I wish it was straight.
Task 4
Underline the correct item.
- Jenny is sitting an exam this morning, so keep your fingers crossed.
- The fashion show has been put off until next Friday.
- The first terrifying fifteen minutes of the film made my hair stand on end.
- This ring isn't made of real gold; it's worthless.
- Tim's shirt fits really well with his trousers.
- Mark has grown much taller, and his clothes don't fit him anymore.
- It's a formal party. You really should put on a tie.
- Alex has lost a lot of weight since he started exercising.
Task 5
Fill in the gaps. Use too or enough.
- Kate believes that she isn't pretty enough to be a fashion model.
- Betsy should put on a little weight; she's too skinny.
- "What do you think of this shirt?" - "It doesn't fit you. The sleeves are too long."
- "Why didn't you buy those shoes?" - "They weren't comfortable enough."
- There are many teens who are too troubled about their body image.
Task 7
Complete the exchanges using the phrases below. There is one extra phrase.
A: Why don't you wear your nice cotton trousers? D: I can't. They don't fit me anymore.
A: How do I look in this blue dress? B: Excellent! It really suits you!
A: I suggest you wear your purple suit to the party. E: I haven't worn that for ages, but why not?
A: What do you think of these jeans? A: They're a bit too big.
A: Do you think this shirt is too big? C: Yes. You need a smaller size.
Task 8
Match the headings (A to F) to the paragraphs (34-38). There is one extra heading.
- F - CLOTHES THROUGHOUT HISTORY: People have always had the need to set their own fashion trends...
- E - THE INFLUENCE OF THE MEDIA: The next time you feel frustrated because you don't have Nicole Kidman's porcelain skin...
- A - PRIZED CREATIONS: Long is one of the greatest costume designers of our time...
- F - ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY CLOTHES: With more and more people turning their attention to our planet's growing problems...
- B - WE ARE WHAT WE WEAR: A long time ago, clothes were simply a way of covering our bodies...
(Note: The headings are derived based on the main themes discussed in each paragraph provided.)