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Task 1
Listen to a conversation and tick the featured costumes the two speakers are talking about .
□ 1.It is Han Chinese clothing.
□ 2.Cheongsam is a traditional dress for Chinese women.
□ 3.The second model is wearing a minority costume.
□ 4.North Korea clothing is beautiful.
□ 5.The kimono is the traditional Japanese costume.
□ 6.Mongolian dress has changed little since the days of the empire.
□ 7.Sari is an outer garment worn by women of India and Pakistan.
□ 8.Muumuu is a woman's loose unbelted dress worn by women of Hawaii.
Task 2
Listen to the conversation again and complete the sentences .
Jane: Look,Sam.Here come the models.
Sam: Wow!The model in the center of the catwalk looks so beautiful.What a nice dress!Jane: That's not a common dress.People call it a cheongsam.It's a 1 for Chinese women,and it's becoming popular in the world of high fashion.
Sam: Look at the second one!What about her dress?
Jane: She's wearing a 2 . Generally speaking,they can be 3 two types—long gowns and short clothes.People usually wear a hat and boots to match long gowns,and 4 and shoes to match short clothes.
Sam: Wow!What is the third model wearing?
Jane: Oh.It's the kimono,the traditional Japanese costume.It was based on the costume of Tang Dynasty of China and 5 through history.
Sam: Look,look!What about this one?Please tell me.
Jane: I guess it's a traditional 6 .
Sam: Oh,you're right.Here come another three young women.What about their costume?
Jane: The first one is sari,an 7 worn chiefly by women of India and Pakistan.The second one is muumuu,a woman's loose unbelted dress worn by women of Hawaii.The third one…Oh,sorry,I don't know.
Sam: Wow!Jane.You know a lot about 8 . That's really cool.
Jane: Thank you for your praise!
Sam: Shall I learn more from you?
Jane: No problem!
Task 3
Listen to a passage and answer the following questions .
1.What does clothing mean to the French?
2.What are the features of French clothing?
3.What kind of clothing does the French usually buy?
4.What should you wear when travelling to France?
5.How could we maintain a sophisticated aesthetic in France?
Task 4
Listen to the passage with some blanks for you to fill in .
To the French,clothing is not only about 1 or trend.It is about creating 2 that cannot be replicated.
Features of French clothing include 3 classic pieces that can be added to and accessorized.Often devoid of bright colours,French clothing is characterized by 4 that will stay chic for seasons.Part of the sartorial culture in France involves buying more expensive,often designer clothing items that will last a lifetime and can be 5 to the next generation.The French look at clothing as 6 .
When traveling to France,if you want to 7 , avoid wearing overly bright colours or overly trendy clothes.Keep it cool in neutral colours and 8 while avoiding stereotypical American dress such as athletic shoes and T-shirts.Scarves are an excellent way to accessorize an outfit while maintaining a sophisticated aesthetic.