Competences for life: News stories p. 27

Choose the correct alternative. Then answer the questions in one or two sentences.

1 If you are dressed to kill, it means that ________.
2 How long does it take you to get dressed in the morning?
3 What do you usually wear for a special occasion?

Look at the words in bold in the text and match them to their meaning.

1 ask oneself  ________
2 advice  ________
3 understand  ________
4 unfashionable and unattractive ________
5 increase  ________
6 uncomfortable ________
7 without thinking  ________

Complete the summary of the text with the words below.

Two teenagers, named Susan and Ted, are choosing what to wear on their first ________. They know that the ________ people wear say something about their ________, and for this reason they want to choose their outfit carefully. They both want to make the right ________.

Deciding what to wear before going on a first date can be stressful but there are a few ________ to follow to choose the right outfit. The first is to wear things that make you feel comfortable and confident and avoid for example ________ or a tie if you don't usually use them. Another important thing to do is to dress appropriately for the ________ and avoid overdressing or being frumpy.

The ________ of colours is also very important. Some colours such as red, yellow and orange can help people feel self-confident and boost their ________. On the contrary, colours like grey and black can create an impression of sadness and ________.

Choose the correct alternative. Thenwrite a paragraph of 100 words about your favourite piece of clothing, trying to explain why wearing it makes you feel good. You can use questions 2-6 as prompts.

1 The colour of the clothes we wear ________ our mood and personality.
2 Why is …… your favourite piece of clothing?
3 Is it from a popular brand / a second-hand shop / handmade?
3 What kind of material is it made from?
4 What colour is it? Does wearing this colour positively influence your mood?
5 Do you feel comfortable wearing it?
6 When do you usually wear it?