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A Look at the first task on page 18. The people will all be talking about clothes. In pairs or as a group, make a list of the words and phrases you would expect to hear when someone is talking about clothes.

В Look at the headings A-F again. Match

each statement 1-6 below with a heading

that has a similar meaning.

1    I really enjoy shopping for jeans and

tops, even if they are expensive. -----------------

2    You’ve got to make sure you feel good in

the clothes you’re wearing.                    -------

3    Fashion isn’t important to me at all--------------

4    The clothes I used to wear were totally

different.                                               -------

5    What I wear depends on where I am and

what I’m doing.                                      -------

6    I’d never wear anything that didn’t look

nice.                                                      ------- 

a)                  I don’t care what I wear.

b)                 It’s important to feel comfortable.

c)                  I love spending money on nice clothes.

d)                 My taste in clothing has changed.

e)                 Looking smart is very important to me.

f)                   Different situations need different clothes.

WARM – UP EXERCISES

Complaining

5. CD 2-13 Complete the dialogue with the words from the box. Listen and check.

Back   complaint   exchange   manager   receipt   refunds   return

Customer: Good morning. I’d like to make a _____. I bought these shoes here a week ago and the heels come off. I’d like to ______ them, please.

Shop assistant: Let me see. Er yes. They don’t look too good. Have you got a ____ for them?

Customer: I do. Here it is.

Shop assistant: Would you like to _____ them for another pair? Just like this one, or perhaps this beautiful new style?

Customer: No, thank you, I’d just like to have my money _____, please.

Shop assistant: I’m afraid we don’t give _____.

Customer: Excuse me?! I’d like to talk to the _____, please.

Shopping for clothes

6. Match the sentences.

1. This dress fits very well.

2. This shirt really suits you.

3. it’s a nice blouse, but it doesn’t really match this skirt, does it?

4. You want to buy this striped tie to wear with your checked jacket? Don’t.

5. Kitty looks great today.

a) I’ll have to wear it with something else.

b) It’s your style and it’s the same colour as your eyes. Go ahead and buy it.

c) It’s not too tight, not to loose, just right.

d) That new outfit really suits her.

e) They don’t match at all. You’ll look awful. 

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