III Make up a plan of the text.

IV Translate the paragraph in italics in a written form.

V Render the text in brief in a written form

VI Work in pairs. Discuss the questions.

1. What are important home furnishings items used for domestic and industrial usage?

2. What is a sheet?

3. What is a fitted sheet?

4. What are typical mattresses sizes?

5. What materials are used for sheets manufacture?

6. What are the materials extensively used for making blankets?

7. What is a conventional blanket?

8. What are the warmest blankets?

9. What are the most durable and long lasting blankets?

10. What can you say about floor coverings?

VII Practise reading the dialogue with your partner.

A. Delighted to meet you. What do you do?

B. I specialize in interior design.

A. Or really? That must be very difficult. All those unhappy customers and so on …

B. You see, I like meeting new people, communicating to them, solving their problems. I work for a firm of designers.

A. Where are you based?

B. Our head office is in London. We’ve got 5 branch offices in the U.K.

A. How long have you been working for your company?

B. Well, let me see … I’ve worked for them for three years. Before that I used to work for another company. I really enjoy what I am doing now.

VIII Give the main idea of the dialogue in your own words.

IX Make up your own dialogues using the key-words and expressions from the unit.

TEXT C

I Mind the following words and word-combinations

1. care догляд

2. legible чіткий

3. to be fixed бути прикріпленим

4. to glue приклеювати

5. consumer споживач

6. implied rule «неписане» правило

7. concern піклування

8. care tips інформація по догляду

9. washing прання

10. dry cleaning суха чистка, хімчистка

ІІ Listen to the text. Decide if the statements are true or false:

1. The care of fabrics used for home furnishing has always been a concern for manufacturers.

2. Manufacturers do not assist the process by providing adequate labelling with proper care instructions.

3. Consumers are instructed to use appropriate cleaning method – washing or dry cleaning.

4. The labels may be sewed, glued to the fabric.

5. The care instructions may be woven, printed or inscribed in an appropriate manner.

III Listen to the text again and be ready to answer the questions:

1. What does the permanent care labeling require?

2. What is the purpose of a label?

REVIEW ASSIGNMENTS

I Revise the vocabulary minimum of Unit 9 to be checked up.

II Match the words:

1. ковдра a pillow

2. меблі b roller blinds

3. килим c settee

4. простирадло d man-made

5. подушка e settee bed

6. ролети f blanket

7. диван g furniture

8. штори h sheet

9. канапе i carpet

10. штучний j curtains

III Match the words in the left column with their definitions:

1. label a. to combine different things in a way that produces an effective result

2. care b. a piece of material that is attached to something that gives information about it

3. blend c. the way someone or something looks to other people

4. appearance d. a warm thick cover for a bed, made by sewing two layers of cloth together

5. quilt e. to be concerned about what happens to someone, because you like or love them

UNIT 11

FLORAL DESIGN

TEXT A

I Read and remember the words and their translation:

1. foliage листяний орнамент

2. herbs трави, рослини

3. abundant рясний, багатий, щедрий, повний, надмірний

4. сenterpiece тут центральна зала

5. mound насип, горб

6. motto девіз, гасло

7. bespoken замовлений

8. wreath вінок, гірлянда

9. corsage букетик на корсажі жіночої сукні

10. horticulture садівництво

11. carnation гвоздика

12. orchid орхідея

II Read and remember the following phrases:

1. floral arrangement – квіткове аранжування, оформлення квітів

2. creative flair – талант, схильність, здатність, нюх, чуття

3. floral tribute – дар, підношення, винагорода

4. boutonniere / buttonhole – квітка в петлиці; бутоньєрка

5. well-rounded foundation – всебічно освічений

6. interior landscaping – ландшафтна архітектура

7. occasion – можливість, випадок, шанс

8. ornamental grasses – декоративні рослини

III Read and translate the following text:

Floral Art

Floral design is the art of using plant materials and flowers to create a pleasing and balanced composition. Evidence of refined floristry is found as far back as the culture of Ancient Egypt. Floristry, flower arranging, floral arrangement, floral design or floral arts are all the names denoting the art of creating flower arrangements in vases, bowls and baskets, or making bouquets and compositions from cut flowers, foliage, herbs, ornamental grasses and other botanical materials. Floristry refers to the cultivation of flowers as well as their arrangement and selling. However, the floral industry is the basic drive behind floristry.

Basic varieties of flowers sold in florist shops include abundant varieties of roses, tulips, irises, orchids and lilies. Fashion sometimes plays a role in floristry; what is considered the flower that everyone needs to have today can change very quickly.

Floral business is seasonal and is heavily influenced by the following holidays and events: Christmas, Valentine's Day, Victory Day, Mothers' Day, Easter, weddings and funerals. These occasions make up the largest part of the business, with the sale of house plants and home decor being a smaller, but more constant, part. Flowers for personal enjoyment as well as those selected to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, thank-you's are also a significant portion of a florist's business. The floral business has been impacted significantly by the corporate and social event world as flowers play a large part in the decor of special events and meetings. Centerpieces, entryways, reception tables, bridal bouquets and stage sets are only a few examples of how flowers are used in business and social event arenas.

There are many styles of floristry. Many nations have their own style of floral arranging. Ikebana is an oriental style of floral design that features simplicity and purity of lines and colours. In contrast, European style emphasizes colour and variety in mass gatherings of multiple flowers. These designs are often done as low mounds, or taller vase arrangements that are all-sided (360°). Many florists that follow this design style usually do not use carnations. High Style is a form of design originating from the United States. These designs often include a 'less is more' motto. Flowers that are popular among High Style florists include many rare tropical flowers and also more popular flowers such as carnations.

The craft of floristry involves various skills. These include selecting flowers that will look good together (based on principles of design or general instinct), knowing how to cut, treat, and arrange flowers and other stock plants so they will remain fresh as long as possible, and selling them, which involves knowledge of customer requirements and expectations. Floristry requires a certain creative flair and imagination combined with the knowledge of how to apply scientific and business practices. Knowing how to create original and bespoken floral arrangements, floral tributes, wreaths, bouquets, corsages, boutonnieres/'buttonholes', artificial arrangements and other more complicated arrangements is also important. Wreaths for example can be made of many different types of flowers and plants, and often include ribbon and artificial product.