Teenage fashion in the UK Culture Corner 1

The weather in the UK is well-known for being cold and wet, but one thing that` always hot and that's the fashion!

Match the words with their meanings. baggygo shopping to rip bu y sth at a low price to bother aboutto cut or tear away hit the shopstrademark brandinterested in trendyloose affordableFollow a trend keep up withfashionable pick up bargainsAt a reasonable price

John,18 Reasonably well- dressed Comfortable clothes Tend to stick to cheaper clothes

Amy,17 Keep up with the latest trends

Lisa,18 Pick up bargains Stand out in a crowd

Speaking Who (Amy, John or Lisa): 1.chooses clothes based on practical reasons? 2.likes to look different? 3.has money to spend on trendy clothes? 4.doesn't like dressing just to impress? 5.loves shopping?

Read the text carefully and сору out the key words to describe teens preferences. Fill in the chart: John Amy Lisa

Take roles and interview one of the teenagers. I like/love/adore/ prefer/crazy about I tend to stick to I `m not really bothered about Use :

Retelling With a partner, look at the table again. Take turns to tell about your new friend (John, Amy or Lisa).

Role play Read the dialogues and fill in the gaps. Role play one of these dialogues.

Lisa and Amy are talking about a present for John. Amy, what about a present for John? Any ideas? – No problem. Hes keen on …..and not bothered about …..names and ….., so... – So, you mean we should buy him another pair of ….. or, say, a …... – Sure. His clothes often ….. when he falls off his skateboard. – Well...On the one hand, he …..to cheaper clothes, on the other hand, he likes being…... I suggest buying him a …..T- shirt made by a top designer for a change. – We see eye to eye. Im all for it!

Amy and John are talking about a present for Lisa – Well, John...Its hard work to find a present for such an unusual person as Lisa. – When it comes to …., tastes differ. As for Lisa, she always ….. in a crowd. – Thats quite right. You see. I keep up with all the latest trends and spend too much time and money on them but she usually picks up ….. at the street….. and ……shops and looks …..! – Thats an idea! Why not go to the second - hand shop? – You must be joking! It would be awful to give her something used as a birthday present. – Not at all. Shes….. enough and has a good sense of dress to ….. things together and feel comfortable. – In this case she must have a good sense of humour! By the way, I know a high street shop full of …… but ….. clothes not far from here. Lets go! – OK.

John and Lisa are talking about a present for Amy. John, what are you doing in the evening? – Nothing …... Why? – Dont you remember about Amys birthday? Its time to buy a present. – Oh, no.. To choose a ….. for a girl is always a great problem for me. – Never mind. You know she ….. up with all the ….. trends and we can buy something …... – Its so easy to be fashionable if you can ….. much time and money in the shops! – Stop grumbling! Lots of top designers make clothes for the cheaper, high street shops. They are full of trendy, …..clothes. – That suits me. Lets …..the shops!

Writing Write a letter to Jessica. In your letter answer her questions 1.What teens in Russia like wearing? 2.Where do they go shopping for clothes? 3.How much money do they spend on clothes? Ask 3 questions about her tastes in clothing Write words

Ссылки на использованные источники: Учебник английского языка «Spotlight» для 10 класса.Авторы:АфанасьеваО.В,Дули Д.,Михеева И.В,Оби Б.,Эванс В. Яндекс. Картинки