Writing
5. IW. Complete the following sentences with the words and phrasal verbs from the box in an appropriate form.
dress up get away with keep up with
pull on put together smart stand out

1. I go to at least ten big fashion shows a year, just to .... the latest designs.
2. Joan asked me to paint the flat with her, so I ... an old sweatshirt and my tattiest pair of jeans.
3. Henry could ... wearing jeans in his last job, but now he has had to ... himself.
4. Ismayil... for the party, but when he arrived, he really ..., as everyone else was wearing casual clothes.
5. Alice has .... an amazing outfit using recyled clothing and glass beads.

6. | GW. Discuss how culture has changed, include these topics into your discussion.

- Which changes do you think are good? Which changes are not good? Explain your Reasons.
- How do you think older people feel about these changes?
- Do you think men and women differ in their feelings about cultural changes? If so, how?

- I think clothing customs have become less modest. My mother had to wear a uniform at school. But when I started school, girls did not wear a uniform. Now girls can go to school in jeans and even in shorts!

7. | GW. Fill in the gaps with the words from the box. Correct your partner's mistakes.

a) unfashionable b) a month’s salary c) the same(2)
d) the craziest e) strange f) to feel trendy g) luxury brands
h) at half the price i) expensive j) brand fashion

Have you ever thought how ... (1) fashion is? People tell us what clothes to wear. That’s weird. Fashion stores tell us what is in this summer or winter. People then buy ... (2) clothes and look like every one else because they want ... (3) . The thing is, fashion is about being an individual, but then we all wear clothes that are ... (4) as everyone else’s! Keeping up with fashion is... (5) these days. Everyone is into ... (6). Have you seen how much the most fashionable sneakers are? How can kids afford themselves? ... (7) fashion is the ... (8). People spend ... (9) or more, on a handbag or watch. That’s crazy. I’m happy with an unknown brand ... (10). I don’t mind being... (11) .