Expanding Tactics for Listening, 3rd Edition » Unit 14: Fashion

Word List
  • blouse
  • capes
  • casual
  • collars
  • cotton
  • denim
  • elegant
  • formal
  • handsome
  • informal
  • imported
  • leather
  • look (n.)
  • miniskirts
  • neater
  • plain
  • ponytail
  • preppy
  • promotion
  • punk
  • silk
  • tie-dyed
  • tight
  • trousers
  • typical
  • unbuttoned
  • wedding
  • well-made
  • wool
  • 60s/70s/80s
  • broke up
  • came down to (knees, ankles)
  • peace signs
  • Roaring Twenties
  • slicked back
  • walked around
Vocabulary Worksheet

‣ Use the words in the box to complete the crossword puzzle.

  1. a. formal
  2. b. elegant
  3. c. handsome
  4. d. trousers
  5. e. typical
  6. f. blouse
  7. g. promotion
  8. h. plain
  9. i. imported

ACROSSDOWN
1. simple; lacking style _____2. made in and sold from another country _____
4. getting a higher position at work _____3. long pants _____
5. a shirt worn by women _____6. refined; neat; graceful _____
7. wearing very nice clothes (as to a wedding) _____
8. being good-looking (usually refers to men) _____
9. normal; ordinary _____
Answer Key

What kinds of clothes do you usually wear to these places or events? Complete the chart and compare your answers with a partner.

FormalInformalClothing
a wedding_______________
a party_______________
school_______________
other: __________________
Listening 1

‣ People are talking about fashions from the past. Listen and number the pictures.

  1. _____
  2. _____
  4. _____
  5. _____
  6. _____

Listening 2

‣ Task 1

People are talking about how their friends have changed. What do their friends look like now? Listen and check (x) the correct answer.

    • a.
    • b.
    • a.
    • b.
    • a.
    • b.
    • a.
    • b.
    • a.
    • b.
    • a.
    • b.

‣ Task 2

Listen again. Are these statements true or false? Check (x) the correct answer.

TrueFalse
1. Mary is starting college.(1) (2)
2. Beth recently got a raise.(3)_____(4)_____
3. Jake got a new job.(5)_____(6)_____
4. David just got married.(7)_____(8)_____
5. Karen got a big promotion at work.(9)_____(10)_____
6. Steve got a job at a bank.(11)_____(12)_____
Listening 3

‣ Task 1

People are describing things they have just bought. Listen and write the correct letter.

  2. _____
  3. _____
  4. _____
  5. _____
  6. _____

‣ Task 2

Listen again. Circle the correct answer.

  1. Where were they made?
    • a. in Italy
    • b. in China
    • c. in the U.S.
  2. What is it made of?
    • a. cotton
    • b. leather
    • c. wool
  3. How much did it cost?
    • a. $50
    • b. $100
    • c. $200
  4. What are they made of?
    • a. leather
    • b. denim
    • c. silk
  5. How much did it cost?
    • a. $90
    • b. $95
    • c. $99
  6. Where were they made?
    • a. in China
    • b. in Korea
    • c. in Italy

✺ Pronunciation

Reduction of of

Pronunciation Help
How we spell itHow we say it
It's made of silk.It's madea silk.
He wears lots of black.He wears lotsa black.

‣ Task 1

Listen and repeat.

  • 1. It's made of leather.
  • 2. I need a couple of skirts.
  • 3. She has a lot of suits.
  • 4. He owns lots of T-shirts.
  • 5. It's not made of wool.
  • 6. Can I look at one of those jackets?

‣ Task 2

Read the sentences to a partner. Be sure to reduce of.

✺ Dictation

‣ Task 1

Listen to the conversation. Write the missing words.

A: Oh, I like this black sweater. It's really nice, isn't it?
B: Yeah, it's great. Is it (1)_____ (2)_____ (3)_____?
A: No, I think it's made of cotton.
B: Don't you already have a (4)_____ (5)_____ (6)_____ sweaters?
A: Yeah, I do, but I really like this one.
B: You wear a lot of black. Why don't you try on (7)_____ (8)_____ (9)_____ blue sweaters?
A: Yeah, that's a nice color. I'll try it on!

‣ Task 2

Practice the conversation with a partner. Be sure to reduce of.

✺ Conversation

Work in pairs. Think about a time when you went shopping for clothes. Tell a partner about what you looked for and what you bought.

Answer Key
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