Topical Vocabulary

Underwear (underclothes, undies)

        brassiere/bra      strapless brassiere         lingerie         nightgown/nightdress/nightie         pyjamas         shorts/boxer shorts         slip/petticoat         waist slip         pantie-corselette         body (BrE)/body suit (AmE)         pantie-girdle         girdle         bikini/bikini briefs         pantie-briefs         knickers (BrE)/panties (AmE)

        long-legged panties         stockings (cotton, nylon, woolen, silk, sheer)         knee-high socks (BrE)/pop-socks (AmE)         tights (BrE)/pantyhose (AmE)      nudes         hole in a stocking         ladder in tights         braces (BrE)/suspenders (AmE)         short-sleeved vest         vest (BrE)/undershirt (AmE)         camisole         underpants         briefs         bathrobe         dressing gown

 

Indoor and Outdoor Wear

‘You shouldn’t judge a stranger by the clothes he wears’. (M. Twain)

        attire         blouse         front-buttoning blouse (see-through,       transparent, silk etc)         clothes best clothes/Sunday-best clothes change into clothes clothes feel comfortable clothes fit for wear clothes keep their shape well clothes in the latest fashion clothes wear out clothes wear well loose clothes tight clothes         ready-made clothes/off-the-peg         made-to-measure/custom-made/tailored         casual clothes         formal/informal clothes         immaculate clothes      to be immaculately dressed         to dress up (down)         shabby clothes         smart clothes         to smarten up         spick and span clothes         stylish and elegant clothes         to try on clothes         to let out and let down clothes         to take in and take up clothes         to suit/to become         to fit         to match/to go with         to be loose (on sb)         to be tight (on sb)         coat/overcoat double-breasted single-breasted overcoat of severe cut overcoat with patch pockets         fur coat         fur-lined coat         topcoat         raincoat/mackintosh/mac         trench coat         cloth coat         cape         fur tippet         sheepskin (coat)         suit three-piece suit business suit denim suit skirt suit trouser suit (BrE)/pantsuit (AmE)         jacket      suede jacket      lumber-jacket         dinner jacket (BrE)/tuxedo (AmE)         tails/tailcoat/evening dress         evening wear         knee breeches

        cardigan         jersey         parka         anorak (BrE)/wind breaker (AmE)         T-shirt         jumper, sweater cowl neck jumper         pullover         shirt shirt-blouse short-sleeved shirt long-sleeved shirt shirt with turned-up sleeves starched shirt loose shirt collarless shirt open-necked shirt         halter top         slacks (summer slacks)         leggings         trousers (BrE)/pants (AmE) flared/bell-bottomed trousers tight trousers well–creased trousers trousers with turn-ups (BrE)/ cuffed pants (AmE)         dungarees (BrE)/overalls (AmE)         rompers         jeans/denims         tunic         uniform         waistcoat (BrE)/vest (AmE)         to wear black/mourning for         to be in general wear         dress/frock/gown cocktail dress knitted dress button-through dress two-piece dress sleeveless dress pinafore dress clinging dress low-necked dress open-necked dress décolleté dress         sarafan/sunfrock         skirt flared skirt pleated skirt straight skirt pencil skirt tight skirt full skirt frilly skirt flounced skirt wrap-over/wrap-around skirt/dress         culottes         loose-cut/loose-fitting         tight-fitting/close-fitting         glove         mitten         bow tie         bootlace tie

Sports  Clothes

        bathing suit         bathing/swimming trunks         leotard/tights         tracksuit (BrE)/sweat suit (AmE)         blazer         outfit

        jersey         skating suit         skiing suit         sports jacket         leg warmers

 

Exercise 1

Match each of the following items of clothing with the correct letter in the pictures below.

dress jacket sandals pullover socks

slippers trousers scarf pyjamas shoes

skirt apron boots waistcoat blouse

cap T-shirt shorts tie

hat suit overcoat shirt

 

Exercise 2

Find the odd word in each case.

A.   skirt	B.   blouse	C.   shirt	D.   halter top
A.   vest	B.   socks	C.   tights	D.   stockings
A.   jacket	B.   pullover	C.   sweater	D.   jumper
A.   slacks	B.   trousers	C.   culottes	D.   denims
A.   tracksuit	B.   three-piece suit	C.   bathing suit	D.   leotard
A.   fur coat	B.   raincoat	C.   sheepskin coat	D.   jersey
A.   anorak	B.   parka	C.   cardigan	D.   lumber-jacket
A.   dress	B.   tunic	C.   lingerie	D.   sunfrock
A.   blazer	B.   knee breeches	C.   rompers	D.   dungarees

Exercise 3

Complete these sentences with any appropriate word. Use 'pair' where it is necessary.

1. Many women wear nighties in bed whereas most men and children wear ……… .

2. I gave her ……… stokings for her birthday.

3. Blue ............ are a kind of international uniform for young people.

4. People with ugly knees shouldn't wear .............. .

5. I’ll have to buy ……… trousers.

6. I need some new underwear. I'm going to buy three new ................. today.

7. Bother! I've got a hole in my tights. I'll have to get a new ................ .

8. Bother! I've got a hole in my tights. I'll have to get some  new ………… .

 

Exercise 4

Choose the correct answer.

1.     The boxer in the dark …… is sure to win. He is much better than the other one.

a) costume     b) pants       c) trousers       d) trunks

2.     Why don’t you wear a(n) …… when you do the washing up?

a) apron    b) cloth       c) duster    d) towel

3.     The most expensive …… coats are made of mink.

a) feather   b) fur      c) fir    d) skin

4.     Mr Smith arrived wearing a suit, but he put on his …… before going into the workshop.

a) overalls    b) overcoat     c) overwork     d) underclothes

5.     He was wearing a dark green tie over his cream …... .

a) blouse   b) jacket   c) scarf    d) shirt

6.     It’s a smart restaurant and men have to wear a …… .

a) coat      b) dress     c) suit      d) scarf

7.     After joining the tennis club, Pete started wearing a smart …… with a badge on the pocket.

a) blazer      b) cardigan    c) tunic    d) waistcoat

8.     He couldn’t find two that matched, so he was forced to wear…… socks.

a) mixed    b) odd      c) uneven     c) unlike

9.     I’m the only one at this party in a long dress – I feel quite out of …… .

a) place     b) order    c) practice    d) turn

10.       It’s a good idea to be …… dressed  when you go for an interview.

a) boldly    b) clearly     c) finely      d) smartly

11.       It was not a grand occasion, so we were asked to wear …… clothes.

a) cheap      b) informal      c) simple    d) unofficial

12.       I’m afraid those clothes are not at all …… for the occasion.

a) fitted     b) matching     c) suitable      d) suiting

13.       I must get a new suit, because this one is completely …… .

a) finished     b) run out    c) used up     d) worn out

14.       When I was invited to a ……-dress party last week, I went as an angel and I was in a beautiful two-winged costume.

a) fancy      b) funny     c) historical     d) masquerade

 

Exercise 5

Give the name of  each of the indicated items of clothing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                        

                                                               

                                 

 

 

         

Exercise 6

Complete the word in each sentence. Each space represents one letter:

a)     It's cold today. I'm going to put on a thick s _ _ _ _ _ _ .

b)    When it’s hot outside I like to wear a s_ _ _ _ _ _ _ .

c)     Graham usually wears a leather j _ _ _ _ _ .

d)    My trousers are falling down! I must buy a b _ _ _.

e)     It's too hot for trousers. I'm going to wear my s _ _ _ _ _.

f)      Let's roll up our shirt s _ _ _ _ _ _ and start work.

g)     I can't wear these jeans! They are too t_ _ _ _.

h)    I bought this lovely silk b_ _ _ _ _  in Japan.

i)     I'm never cold as long as I wear my woolly u _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.

 

Exercise 7

Complete the sentences with appropriate words.

a)     Paul answered the door wearing his pyjamas and his dressing gown/nightdress.

b)    You get really dirty repairing a car unless you wear a jumper/overalls/underwear.

c)     I didn't get wet in the rain because I put on my plastic mac/overcoat/tights.

d)    When it snows Freda always wears a/an anorak/glove/scarf around her neck.

e)     My hands were cold so I put them in my jacket/pockets/turn-ups.

f)      Julie was given a lovely fur/hair/skin coat for her birthday.

g)     The waitresses in this restaurant all wear white aprons/dungarees/robes.

h)    When Torn goes to a party he always wears a bow/butterfly/knot tie.

i)       When short skirts became unfashionable, I had to have all my dresses prolonged/let down/taken in.

j)       He was so wet after the storm that he went upstairs to alter/put on/change his clothes.

k)    If you are going to stay, why don’t you move off/take off/put off  your coat?

l)       You have a(n) gap/hole/opening in the sleeve of your sweater.

 

Exercise 8

What do we call?

1.  A light circular screen of silk or other material which can be folded or unfolded by sliding it up and down on a stick, carried in the hand as a protection against rain?____________

2.  A tight knitted covering of wool, cotton, silk or nylon for the foot and leg reaching slightly above the knee?_________________

3.  A small bag inserted in a garment or attached to it for carrying small articles, such as a purse, loose change, tickets, a watch, etc._________________

4.  A man’s or a woman’s outdoor head covering that has a crown and a brim?________

5.  A fingerless winter glove with only a separate cover for the thumb.______________

6.  A strip of leather or cloth worn round the waist to support clothes or weapons?_____________

7.  A piece of cord used to fasten or tighten the opposite edges of a boot?____________

8.  A narrow circular band of gold or silver often set with precious stones worn round a finger as an ornament?____________

 

Exercise 9

Fill in the blanks with the word best suited to the context from those in brackets.

A  (dress – wear – put on)

1.     People do not …………. very long coats nowadays.

2.     Students normally ………… very informally.

3.     I took a bath, …………… and went out.

4.     They usually ………… jeans and sweaters.

5.     There is someone at the door. You’d better …….. your dressing-gown ….

before you open it.

6.     She didn’t want to ……………. her raincoat and took an umbrella instead.

7.     Yesterday at her brother’s birthday party she ………….. a very pretty blouse.

8.     They were ………… in jeans and sweater.

9.     I saw him …………… his new sweater in front of the mirror.

10.    Employees are expected to ……… smart clothes to the office.

11.    How were they …………….?

12.    What were they …………….?

13.    She took off her shoes and …………. her slippers.

14.    She quickly ………. the child.

15.    It’s informal. There is no need to ………. up.

B  (fit – match – suit)

1.     I think this plain cotton frock will ….… me, I want something for everyday wear.

2.     You must buy grey gloves to ……… your hat.

3.     This suit doesn’t ……….. you, it’s tight in the shoulders.

4.     Buy a green hat, this colour …….. you more than any other.

5.     The suit was badly made and didn’t …….. him properly.

6.     That’s a nice dress. It ……. you perfectly.

7.     The blue dress ................ her properly now she's lost some weight.

8.     The blue of her dress ............ the blue of her eyes.

9.     That blue dress ............. the girl with the blonde hair.

10.    Her black bag …….. her shoes.

11.    Red usually doesn’t ……… people with ginger hair.

12.    Those shoes don’t …….. the boy any more. He’s grown out of them.

 

Exercise 10

Read each definition on the left-hand side. Circle the one word from the three boldfaced words that best matches the definition.

                                                           Outer coverings

1. same as a parka	anorak	cardigan	mackinaw
2. a long cotton jacket with four     pockets and a belt	mess jacket	bush jacket	dress jacket
3.   sleeveless covering fastened at     the neck – it hangs loosely	cloak	pullover	cape
4. blanket-like covering with a hole     in the centre for wearer’s head	poncho	mackinaw	parka
5. double-breasted short coat of     heavy wool plaid cloth	mackinaw	pea jacket	anorak
6. loose, sleeveless coat	cloak	anorak	parka
7. loose-fitting belted jacket with     box pleats	trench coat	Norfolk jacket	pea jacket
8.  hip-length pullover coat with      a hood	pullover	parka	cloak
9.  belted raincoat with military-      type shoulder straps	mackinaw	trench coat	kersey
10.sweater that has neither      buttons nor zippers	anorak	poncho	pullover
11.short, tight-fitting sleeveless      covering worn under jacket	cape	waistcoat	pea jacket
12.hip-length double-breasted      coat of heavy wool	cloak	trench coat	pea jacket

 

Exercise 11

Solve the crossword puzzle by writing the correct word in each blank.

Across 3.  supporting bands worn across the      shoulders to hold up skirts or pants 6.  short pants, loose-fitting, gathered      at the knees 7.  another word for 11 Down 10.light, low-cut shoes 13.outer garment that is one-piece      bodice and skirt

Down 1. head covering without a brim 2. strip of material worn around the waist 3. a garment with collar, sleeves, and a front     opening for the upper part of the body 4. very short pants 5. free-hanging outer garment extending     from the waist down 8. outer covering for the feet, usually made of     leather 9.   loose outer garment that covers the body       from neck to waist 11. outer garment that covers each leg       separately 12. knitted covering for the feet

 

Exercise 12

Translate into English.

1.     Моя сестра дуже любить купувати жіночу білизну: бюстгальтери, трусики-бікіні, комбінації, комбідреси, майки, труси-пояс, пояс для панчох, нічні сорочки.

2.     Коли холодно, лягаючи спати, вона одягає піжаму.

3.     Мій брат носить широкий та поношений одяг, який я хочу вшити, але він говорить, що цей одяг для нього зручний.

4.     Наша бабуся в’яже нам светри, джемпери, полувери, джерсі, кофти без комірів, жилети, рукавички.

5.     Можна розшити цю сукню? Вона вузька для мене.

6.     Він вдягається дуже швидко. Через п’ять хвилин він буде готовий.

7.     Хоча ми близнюки, наші смаки в одязі зовсім різні. Я люблю носити спідниці (короткі, довгі, прямі, кльош, плісировані, спідниці з запахом, що облягають, спідниці-штани), панчохи та колготи, різні блузки (прозорі, із застібкою спереду), тобто нарядний одяг. Моя сестра обожнює широкий спортивний одяг – футболки, майки-топи, сорочки-блузки, туніки, светри з великим коміром, джинси та джинсові костюми, бриджі, шорти, гамаші, спортивні костюми, широкі жіночі штани та штани-кльош.

8.     В її гардеробі багато костюмів ( костюм-трійка, ділові костюми, з сукнею, з спідницями та з штанами).

9.     Він був одягнений в суконне пальто суворого покрою  з накладними кишенями.

10.       Ця стара в’язана сукня зовсім вийшла з моди, але ще гарно зберегла форму.

11.       Короткі спідниці зараз дуже модні і їх усі носять, але для мене головне, щоб речі були зручними та елегантними.

12.       Коли потрібно щось відремонтувати, одягніть комбінезон, щоб не забруднитися.

13.       Вона не замерзла , бо була вдягнена в довгу теплу куртку з капюшоном.

14.       Я бачив Ганну вчора в ресторані. Вона була бездоганно одягнена. На ній була вишукана вечірня сукня.

 

 Stop and Smile

She ranted and raved.  She complained and pleaded. She cried and threatened.

   ‘You’d think I treated you like a dog,’ her husband retorted.

   ‘No!’ she screamed. ‘A dog has a fur coat!’

 

 

Main   Parts  of  Articles  of  Clothing

 

        armhole         button buttonhole shoulder button      to button (unbutton)      to sew on a button         bodice         collar      high collar frill collar round collar stand-up collar surplice collar turndown collar knitted collar crew neck collar cowl neck collar polo neck (BrE)/turtle neck (AmE) V-neck boat-neck scooped neck fur collar (fur–trimmed collar)         crease         cuff cuff slit fur cuff (fur-trimmed cuff)         decolletage/cleavage         bare-shoulder cut         flounce         fold (pleat) box pleat front pleat         frill frilled shoulder strap         ruche         sleeve long sleeve loose sleeve puffed sleeve raglan sleeve three-quarter sleeve turn-up sleeve padded sleeve (shoulder) capped sleeve kimono sleeve batwing sleeve         sleeveless         pocket flap         yoke

        hem         hood (detachable hood)         inset         lapel         fly         lining silk-lined fur-lined         pocket breast pocket front pocket hip pocket inside pocket inset pocket side pocket patch pocket         to thrust one’s hands into pockets         buckle         clasp/fastening loop fastening      toggle fastening      invisible tab fastening to clasp/to fasten         hook and eye         lace cross lacing         lace trimming to lace (unlace)         to do up (undo)         to tie up (untie)         press stud (BrE)/snap fastener (AmE)         Velcro         zip (BrE)/zipper (AmE) front zip side zip         tie belt         beaded belt         drawstring drawstring-waistline         waistband         knot         embroidery         decorative stitching         leather trimming         fur trimming         side slit         tuck         sequin         trouser leg

 

Exercise 1

Match each of the following parts of clothing with the correct number in the pictures below.

label lapel breast pocket

lining zip cuff

belt buckle collar

seam sleeve loop

crease fly buttonhole

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Exercise 2

Complete the word in each sentence. Each space represents one letter.

1. I’ve eaten to much - I’ll have to loosen my b_ _ _ .

2. Ann looked very severe in black dress with a white collar and c_ _ _ _ .

3. He turned up his c _ _ _ _ _ to protect his neck from the cold wind.

4.     I’ve almost finished making my dress for the party but I’ve still got to sew up the

     h_ _ and sew on some b_ _ _ _ _ _ .

5.     My father always wears a blue silk handkerchief in his b_ _ _ _ _  pocket.

6.     Do up your l_ _ _ _  or you’ll fall over.

7.     In the summer I always wear shirts with short s _ _ _ _ _ _ .

 

 

 

 

 

Exercise 3

Match each of the following fasteners with the correct picture.

 

… buckle … button

… hook and eye … pin

… press stud … safety-pin

… popper … zip/zipper

 

Exercise 4

Substitute the italicised compound adjectives by groups of words without changing the meaning of the sentence.

1.     Jack came out, wearing a sweater, an old pair of trousers and rough heavy-soled boots.

2.     The old lady admired Alice’s leather-collared and leather-belted travelling coat.

3.     I never saw him in anything but a very shabby grey suit, a striped shirt and a

      wide-brimmed hat.

4.     She wore a black skirt and a lace-trimmed blouse, open at the neck.

5.     The girl came out wearing an evening gown and high-heeled dancing pumps.

 

Exercise 5

Choose the right answer.

1.     She …….. her overcoat, took it off and laid it over a chair.

            a) uncovered   b) unbuttoned     c) untied    d) unwrapped

 2. When it is very hot you may ……. the top button of your shirt.

a)  unwrap    b) undress    c) undo    d) untie

3.     My ….. broke on my way to work today and my skirt nearly fell down.

a) coat    b) hook       c) buckle     d) zip

4.     That man’s coat has got such wide shoulders, they must be……… .

a) padded     b) quilted     c) stuffed     d) starched

5.     I like the large …….. in your skirt.

a) creases    b) tucks     c) pleats    d) wrinkles

6.     …….. your coat . The wind is very cold today.

a) Do up    b) Make up    c) Put off    d) Take on  

 7. If your belt is too tight, you should ……… it.

a) loose   b) lengthen  c) loosen   d) release

8.     You should iron out the …….. in that dress.

      a) creases   b) lines   c) folds  d) tucks

9.     My mother doesn’t like …… buttons on my shirts.

     a) attaching   b) connecting   c) fixing   d) sewing

10.       Lisa was wearing a white dress, with …….pockets.

     a) cuffed    b) creased     c) patch    d) knitting

  

Exercise 6

Give the Ukrainian equivalents of the italicised words and phrases.

1. My suit is wearing out. 2. The trousers are beginning to turn glossy. 3. I am sure  this woollen stuff will wear well. 4. There is a run in your left stocking, you will have to do something about it. 5. This overcoat has kept its shape well for over two years. 6. He liked his skiing outfit to look spick and span.

 

Exercise 7

Correct any errors in these sentences. Some sentences contain no errors.

1. This shirt is too small, it's not my number.

2. You have so many clothes. Why did you buy this cloth as well?

3. What costume did you wear to the fancy-dress party?

4. Joan was dressed completely in white.

5. I like your new trouser. How much was it?

6. Excuse me for a moment. I have to wear some different clothes.

7. As far as I can see, the man in this photograph wears a suit.

8. The blouse is a good fit, but it isn't a very good suit.

9. What are you wearing to the party this evening?

10.You're soaked! Put out your clothes immediately!

 

    Exercise 8

Choose the most suitable word or phrase to complete each sentence.

1) When you saw Jack at the dance, what did he .......... ?

    A) wear B) have on C) dress D) put on

2) My hands were so cold that I couldn't........... my coat buttons.

    A) open B) remove C) put out D)undo

3) Those trousers are far too big. Why don't you have them ............

    A) taken in B) let out C) taken up D) let in

4) I don't think that purple shirt.......... with your yellow skirt.

    A) suits B) fits C) goes D) wears

5) You look really silly! Your pullover is on ............

A)  upside down B) inside out C) round and round D) side by side

6) I went shopping today and bought a new winter............

    A) costume B) outfit C) suit D) clothing

7) If I wear a long-sleeved shirt, I usually...... the sleeves.               

    A) put up B) take up C) roll up D) get up                 

8) You're too fat! You have definitely ...... that roll necked jumper!      

     A) grown out of B) put away C) worn out D) tried on         

9) That skirt is very short. Why don't you have it......?            

     A) left out B) set in C) let down D) taken round               

10) If you work in a bank, you can't get away with wearing a(n) …… shirt.

      A) long-sleeved   B) short-sleeved C) starched  D) open-necked

 

Exercise 9

Fill in the blanks with prepositions or adverbs.

1.     Tom thrust his hands …… his pockets and began to whistle.

2.     The young lady who entered the office was dressed …… black; later Jim learned that she was wearing mourning …… her father.

3.     I must first take a bath and change …… fresh clothes.

4.     Dark shades of brown become … her, they set … her white skin and auburn hair.

5.     Dresses trimmed …… fur are …… vogue now.

6.     The skirt is too short – it needs letting …… .

7.     Besides being … fashion, this coat is frayed ... the hem and is no more fit ..… wear.

8.     Try …… this jacket, if it’s a little too long …… the waist, we’ll take it …… .

9.     One winter morning a stranger with his cap pulled …… his ears and the collar of his overcoat turned …… came to a country inn.

10.       I was told by my dressmaker that brief jackets are …… general wear now.

11.       These trousers are too long – they need taking …… .

12.       When she pulled …... the kid glove, it burst …… the seams.

13.       The boy went with his mother to the tailor’s to be measured …… a suit, the first suit in his life.

14.       Can this dress be let ……? It is too tight.

15.       I like dressing …... for parties as I normally wear jeans.

16.You look hot in that coat. Why don't you take it .….. ?

   

Exercise 10

Translate into English.

1.     Вже почалася зима, а Оленка все ще ходила в старому поношеному пальто, що протерлося на каймі.

2.     Я дуже люблю хутро, тому взимку я ношу не суконне пальто чи дублянку, а шубу, а навесні – шкіряний плащ з хутряним коміром та манжетами.

3.     Маленькі діти не вміють самі застібати ґудзики та зашнуровувати черевики, ще й часто гублять дрібні предмети одягу, такі як шкарпетки,  рукавички, паски та шапки.

4.     Моєму молодшому братику не вистачає кишень, щоб розмістити всі його речі. А кишень у нього багато: дві бокові, дві задні, дві накладні, одна на грудях і одна внутрішня в  короткій куртці з капюшоном.

5.     Наша дочка любить сукні оброблені мереживом, рукава-фонарики, різноманітні рюшики, складочки, вишивку, декоративні строчки, пряжки і таке інше.

6.     В нашій сім’ї усі вміють ремонтувати одяг та пришивати ґудзики.

7.     Нас зустріла молода жінка в білій вишитій сорочці і темній вузькій вовняній спідниці з паском, оздобленим бісером та великою пряжкою.

8.     Застібни верхній ґудзик жакета, підніми комір і натягни шапку на вуха, бо холодно і дме вітер.

9.     Вона завжди виймає підплічники в блузах та жакетах.

10.       Я  так розлютився, що мало не відірвав лацкани його піджака.

 

 Textiles  and   Patterns

        brocade         cambric         cashmere         chiffon         corduroy         cotton         crepe de Chine         denim         fabric         flannel         fleece         gabardine         jersey         knitted         linen         leather         nylon         print/printed cotton         poplin         polyester         rayon         rubber-cloth         satin         sateen         serge         shade/hue      a shade lighter (darker)         silk      artificial silk (natural silk)         suede         tartan         taffeta         tweed

        velvet      crushed velvet         velveteen         viscose         voile         wool      pure wool/all wool      semi-wool      woollen stuff         abstract         argyle         checked         graph check         floral/flowery         herringbone pattern         paisley         plain (single colour)         polka-dotted/polka dot         striped (pin-striped)         spotted         patchwork         tie-dye         loud fabric         garish colour         drip-dry         fading/fadable         no-iron         (machine) washable fabric         uncreasable/crease-proof         unshrinkable/shrink-proof         oilskin         to crease/to crumple (up)

Exercise 1

Here are some adjectives used to describe patterns on materials. Match the adjectives and the patterns.

striped   checked   tartan    pin-striped    spotted     plain     flowery    polka-dotted             

 

Exercise 2

Match the following materials with the item which they are most likely to be associated with from the box.

Example: velvet ribbon

1 silk    2 cashmere   3 leather        4 corduroy    5 velvet    6 cotton

sweater     trousers      T-shirt      ribbon      boots     evening blouse

 

Exercise 3

  Circle a word. Use the block of letters below to find the names of 11 fabrics. The names are hidden among the letters and can be read in any direction, including from bottom to top, and a letter can be used more than once. Ring each word as you find it. To help you, here are the first and the last letter of each word – and one word is ringed for you in the block.

 

s	c	d	h	m	b	i	p	o
u	i	v	u	r	b	a	f	e
e	l	s	j	l	t	a	v	n
d	l	s	j	l	t	o	v	n
e	n	z	s	e	r	g	e	e
n	o	q	f	a	s	n	l	l
i	y	f	c	e	i	y	v	y
m	a	t	w	l	l	l	e	r
t	r	d	l	r	k	o	t	e
u	c	o	t	t	o	n	x	t
c	o	r	d	u	r	o	y	c
w	d	a	u	n	v	w	y	o

 

r-n     n-n     c-y     c-n     s-e     d-m     v-t     t-a     s-e    w-l     s-k

Exercise 4

Match the pattern with the names.

Striped, plain, abstract, tartan, star-patterned, argyle, pin-striped, paisley, wavy, polka dot,

checked, floral.

Exercise 5

 

Exercise 6

Translate the italicised words into Ukrainian.

1. I like the quality of this cotton fabric, but I can’t say that I like the pattern, it is too bright. 2. Dressmaking patterns are used by tailors and dressmakers when cutting out clothes. 3. She said she wanted to have some dark woollen cloth for a winter coat. 4. If you give me a cloth, I’ll dust your books. 5. I must buy a plain woollen dress for my daughter.

 

Exercise 7

Match the following names of materials with their definitions. What is your favourite type of fabric?

1.  corduroy 2.  cotton 3.  denim 4.  flannel 5.  lace 6.  leather 7.  linen 8.  nylon 9.  silk 10.suede 11.velvet 12.wool 13.brocade 14.cambric

a)     cloth made of flax, used especially for making shirts, bed-sheets, tablecloths b)    cloth made from soft hair of sheep, used for making sweaters c)     thread spun from a soft white fibrous substance found round the seeds of a plant: used for making shirts, underwear, etc. d)    material made from the soft thread from the cocoons of certain insects, used for making scarfs, etc. e)     material made from animal skin, used for making shoes, gloves, bags, etc. f)      kind of soft leather made from the skin of goats, with the flesh surface rubbed into a soft nap, used for making gloves, shoes, etc. g)     thick heavy decorative cloth which has a pattern of gold and silver threads h)    synthetic fibre used for making stockings and blouses i)       cloth with a thick soft nap on one side used for making dresses, etc. j)       thin white cloth made of linen or cotton k)    a thick strong cotton fabric with raised lines on it; used for making trousers or suits l)       a delicate fabric of interlacing threads; used for making wedding dresses, nightgowns, etc. m)  soft, nappy, woollen cloth of loose texture; used for making shirts or trousers n)    coarse cotton cloth used for jeans

 

 

Exercise 8

During the week Neil, Harry, Bill, David, Phil and James meet at a local pub for a snack lunch and a drink. Steve, the new postboy, must deliver important messages to eachof them but he can't remember who's who. Can you help him? Read the description below.

Both Harry and David are wearing sweaters. Phil is dressed in jeans, but Bill is wearing trousers. Neil, Harry, and James are wearing ties. Both Neil and James are in suits. Phil is the only one who is wearing a checked shirt. Harry is wearing trousers, but David is wearing jeans. Both Harry and Bill are wearing striped shirts, but James’s shirt is white. Both Bill and Phil are wearing leather belts. Harry is in a jacket and James and Phil are wearing waistcoats. Neil is wearing a plain white shirt, but David’s shirt is patterned. Phil has a large buckle on his belt.

 

 

 

Exercise 9

Choose the correct answer.

1.     My brother is always wearing the same ….. shirt.

a) lined     b) tie   c) striped

2.     I’ve bought a nice piece of …… and I’m going to make a dress out of it .

a) clothing    b) cloth   c) pattern

3.     The…… for this suit was woven in Scotland.

a) cambric    b) nylon   c)tweed

4.     I gave Mary a black silk blouse with pink ……. .

a) spots    b) marks   d) stains

5.     George is wearing the blue and red ……. tie I presented him.

a) lined    b) pictured    c) checked

6.     These jeans ……. when washed in hot water.

a) decrease   b) shrink     c) reduce

7.     If you don’t know how to wash that cardigan, look at the……. inside.

a) label        b) notice       c) sing

8.     The dress was a nice………of green.

a) colouring     b) shadow    c) shade

9.     The mysterious lady was dressed …… in black.

a) all over    b) from head to toe   c) from top to bottom

10.       My grandma insists on knitting the ……. socks I wear to play football.

a) flannel      b) velvet     c)woollen

11.       Unless you pack your trousers more carefully, they will get…… .

a) creased    b) folded     c) lined

12.       Using that washing powder, clothes seem to …… quicker.

a) deaden     b) wear out    c) worsen

 

Exercise 10

Give the right word.

1.     We chose the c_ _ _ _  for a suit and had it made up by our tailor.

2.     My  w_ _ _ _ _ _  sweater used to be bigger and brighter than this: it s_ _ _ _ _ and f_ _ _ _   in the wash.

3.     Workers need c_ _ _ _ _ _ made of  a material which doesn’t mind being

     c_ _ _ _ _ _.

4.     My wife has boiled my n_ _ _ _ shirts and they are quite ruined.

5.     The colour of her f_ _ _ _ _ _dress was quite different under artificial light.

6.     ‘What do you think about my new dress?’ ‘I think that that s_ _ _ _ of green doesn’t really s_ _ _  you well’.

7.     Her blue t_ _ _ _ _ _ dress m _ _ _ _ _ _ the colour of her eyes.

8.     I can’t f_ _ _ _ _ this skirt, it’s too t_ _ _ _ .

9.     I don’t want a pattern. I prefer just a p _ _ _ _ colour.

10.      This material c_ _ _ _ _ _ really easily.

 

 

Exercise 11

Complete each of the following sentences with one of the words below.

cloth (2) dress

clothe dresses

clothes dressing

clothing dressings

cloths

1.     He never changes his …….. – his shirt and trousers are filthy.

2.     A shirt or a sock are articles of ………. .

3.     The two …….  Mary bought yesterday are very beautiful. And they both match her new hat, too.

4.      As he had seven sons he had to work hard to….. his big family.

5.     Where have you put the two dish-….. I left in the sink?

6.     I’m afraid you have bought too much …….. for just one overcoat.

7.     We had to tear a new bed sheet to make a …….. for the wound.

8.     In the mountain region you still often see people wearing their national ………. .

9.     In the past, people used to wear just a piece of ……… wrapped round the body.

10.       My favourite salad ……… are French and Italian.

 

Exercise 12

Use the word in capitals at the end of each line to form a word that fits in the space in the same line.

                                                   Father and son

My next-door neighbour has a very unusual (1)...................... He has long hair with a (2)..................... in the middle, and usually wears an old pair of jeans and a (3)..................... shirt. His clothes are very (4)..................... for working in a bank, but that is what he does! Unless he (5)..................... when he gets to work and changes his clothes! His clothes are usually filthy and I am sure he never washes them or takes them to the (6)..................... . When he wears a coat it is always old and (7)....................., and even on very cold days it is (8) .................. all down the front. The funny thing is that his son is very (9)....................., always wears the latest styles, and never wears casual clothes, even on an (10)................. occasion.

APPEAR PART STRIPE SUIT DRESS     CLEAN WEAR BUTTON FASHION FORMAL

 

Exercise 13

Put each of the following words in its correct place in the passage below.

calfskin drip leather squeezed washing

corduroy fabrics lukewarm suede wearing

creased garments polished supple woollen

directions hung shoes tags wringing

     It is good to read all those little …… that dangle from ….. . The tags give ….. for cleaning or ….., and pressing.

     Most …... sweaters can be hand-washed in …... or cold water. They should be …... gently not wrung out.

     Some ……, such as …. should be left to ……. dry without squeezing or ….. . Some garments that are …… after wearing may lose these creases if they are carefully …… up overnight.

   …… pocketbooks and …… should be brushed before and after each …. . Kid and …… shoes should be …… to keep the …... soft and ….. .

 

Exercise 14

What do the following symbols mean? Match the symbols with the correct instructions.

…. do not wash …. hand-wash in lukewarm water  …. do not use chlorine bleach

…. hang to dry …. tumble dry …. do not iron

…. drip-dry ….dry-clean only ….dry flat

 

Exercise 15

Translate into English.

1.     Мені потрібно купити однотонну вовняну сукню для доньки, бавовняну смугасту сорочку чоловікові до його сірого ділового костюму, вельветові штани синові, шовкову комбінацію і батистову нічну сорочку для себе.

2.     Я не дуже люблю прасувати, тому купую речі, що не мнуться.

3.     Раніше я не знала, що джинси шиють із грубої бавовняної тканини.

4.     -Такі сукні зараз в моді, але ця сукня трошки широка в талії. 

- Не хвилюйся, це не проблема. Головне, що вона тобі личить і відтіняє твоє

     світле волосся.

5.     Олег носить одяг, який можна прати, що швидко сохне, не линяє, не зсідається, і який не потрібно прасувати.

6.     В’язаний одяг та кашемірові речі краще прати руками в прохолодній воді, не викручувати, а легко віджати і не вішати, а покласти на рівну поверхню, щоб висохли або віддати до хімчистки.

7.     Я ніколи не додаю відбілювач коли перу, тому що речі тоді швидше зношуються.

8.     Моїй молодшій сестрі подобаються сукні з квітковим візерунком або в горошок, брат любить сорочки в клітинку або смугасті, мама обожнює твідові костюми з малюнком в сосонку, а батько любить однобарвні речі.

9.     Вона не знала, яку тканину вибрати для маскарадного костюма: тафту, парчу, віскозу, натуральний чи штучний шовк.

10.       Я хочу чорну вечірню оксамитову сукню, пошиту на замовлення, щоб носити її до театру.

11.       Влітку я завжди ношу ситцеві або лляні сарафани, а взимку светри з чистої шерсті, бо я надаю перевагу натуральним тканинам.

12.       Мені подобається якість цієї бавовняної тканини, але не подобається візерунок – занадто яскравий та кричущий.