English Vocabulary in Use Pre-intermediate and Intermediate » Unit 21: Clothes

Word List
  • backpack
  • boots
  • bracelet
  • bright
  • button
  • cap
  • casual
  • change into sth
  • collar
  • do sth up
  • earrings
  • get dressed
  • in black/blue/brown (etc.)
  • jacket
  • jeans
  • jumper
  • necklace
  • pocket
  • put sth on [put clothes on your body]
  • ring [jewellery] n
  • rucksack
  • scarf
  • skirt
  • sleeve
  • smart [well-dressed]
  • stylish
  • suit n, v
  • sweater
  • take sth off
  • tie
  • tights
  • top
  • trainers
  • trousers
  • T-shirt
  • undo
  • zip
Exercises

21.1 ‣ Circle the correct answer.

  1. boots
    • items of clothing
    • jewellery
    • parts of clothing
  2. earrings
    • items of clothing
    • jewellery
    • parts of clothing
  3. button
    • items of clothing
    • jewellery
    • parts of clothing
  4. top
    • items of clothing
    • jewellery
    • parts of clothing
  5. ring
    • items of clothing
    • jewellery
    • parts of clothing
  6. jumper
    • items of clothing
    • jewellery
    • parts of clothing
  7. bracelet
    • items of clothing
    • jewellery
    • parts of clothing
  8. scarf
    • items of clothing
    • jewellery
    • parts of clothing
  9. necklace
    • items of clothing
    • jewellery
    • parts of clothing
  10. zip
    • items of clothing
    • jewellery
    • parts of clothing
  11. pocket
    • items of clothing
    • jewellery
    • parts of clothing
  12. cap
    • items of clothing
    • jewellery
    • parts of clothing
  13. sleeve
    • items of clothing
    • jewellery
    • parts of clothing
  14. tights
    • items of clothing
    • jewellery
    • parts of clothing
  15. collar
    • items of clothing
    • jewellery
    • parts of clothing

21.2 ‣ Complete the sentences.

  1. Why don’t you take your coat?
  2. Madison looks really nice _____ purple.
  3. He was very smartly-_____ this morning. He had his best suit on.
  4. It took me ages to put _____ these boots.
  5. You should wear bright colours more often; they _____ you.
  6. Julia couldn’t do _____ the zip on her jacket.
  7. I changed _____ a pair of jeans as soon as I got home.
  8. I took my tie off and _____ the top button of my shirt.
  9. My brother takes his books to school in a _____. He says it’s easier to carry them on his back.
  10. I had a quick shower, got _____, then joined the others for breakfast.

21.3 ‣

Over to you

Women, answer these questions.

  1. What jewellery do you usually wear?
    _____
  2. Which colours suit you best?
    _____
  3. Do you prefer smart or casual clothes?
    _____
  4. Do you generally look quite stylish?
    _____
  5. Do you often wear a hat or a cap?
    _____
  6. Do you often wear T-shirts or trainers?
    _____

21.4 ‣

Over to you

Men, answer these questions.

  1. How often do you wear a suit?
    _____
  2. How often do you wear a tie?
    _____
  3. Do you usually do up the top button of your shirt?
    _____
  4. Do you often change into jeans after school or work?
    _____
  5. Do you often wear a hat or a cap?
    _____
  6. Do you often wear T-shirts or trainers?
    _____
Answer Key
A ‣ Smart, stylish and casual

I think the woman looks stylish [wearing nice clothes and looking attractive; also well- dressed].

The man is smartly dressed [clean and tidy and suitable for formal situations].

The boy’s clothes are more casual [comfortable and suitable for informal situations].

B ‣ Verbs and phrases used with clothes

As soon as I get up, I have a shower and get dressed [put on my clothes]. I don’t eat breakfast.

I prefer jackets with a zip; it’s easier to undo a zip [open a zip, buttons, etc.] and it’s also much quicker to do it up.

When I get home from work, I usually change into a pair of jeans.

I have to wear a suit and tie to work, but I usually take off my tie before lunchtime. [remove it; opp put something on]

I think I look good in black because dark colours suit me. [I look good in dark colours; opp bright colours]

Common mistakes

I like clothes. (NOT I like cloth or cloths.)

I like your new trousers. (NOT I like your new trouser.)

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