Read The Text Below. Match Choices (A-H) To (1-5) - There Are Three Choices You Do Not Need To Use

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Task 1 Reading
Read the text below. Match choices (A—H) to (1—5). There are three choices you do not need to use.
IS FASHION DESIGN FOR YOU?
I want to be a fashion designer. How do I get started? What should I know and how will I find out? Should I
go to school or try to get a job? Do I want to start my own company? So many questions in my head, where
do I start and where will I end up? Sounds like you? I remember feeling exactly like that myself!
1. I've learned a lot about the industry since I began and I'm still finding out there is
always more to know. I've worked for giant manufacturers and I've made one-of-a-kind pieces for private
clientele. I've had my own label and my own store. I've sold other people's clothes. I've been unemployed
and I've had great jobs that I've left for even better ones. I've realized that it's an industry where art is joined
and, in fact, led by commerce. Some people have made it in a very short time with no training and others
have graduated from university with degrees before climbing their career ladders. I started in fine arts, then
fashion design and am now the chairperson and teacher at a fashion design programme.
2. Where are your answers? After witnessing both success and failure, I believe that
most importantly you must first discover if this is really what you want to do! Start by getting involved in
this industry. Your local mall probably has someone on staff that's involved in fashion show production and
fashion promotion. Make an appointment and let them know what you're interested in and volunteer to help
on the next project. This is a great introduction to the glitz and glamour side of the business, however, you
will still need to get a broader picture.
3. Look for a store in your neighbourhood that makes and sells its own clothes and see
if you can meet the owner and a designer. Try to talk your way into a tour of their studio or factory or ask for
the opportunity to see what a typical day is like. Ask about the hours they work, how long it took them to get
their own store, if they went to school, what were their greatest hurdles, what is the toughest part of the job.
Some may be too busy preparing for a show or new clothing line, but don't be discouraged. You really
should make every effort to get a feel for the business, not only catwalks and photoshoots. If you still want to
be a fashion designer, then dig in some more. Go to your local fabric store and see if they offer any lessons,
or try buying some fabric and making something for yourself.
4. Before studying fashion, Alana Berry pursued a career in business and feels it is the
best thing she could have done. «When I look at the big picture now, I realize it's not just about being
creative: fashion is also a business. If I didn't have a strong understanding of business, it would all be just a
hobby». Once she realized that fashion was calling out to her, she enrolled at the Toronto International
Academy of Design. When Alana left school she almost immediately formed «Alana Berry», her own
fashion company and label. She has teamed up with one of her former Academy classmates, Diana Calma,
and is designing elegant custom-tailored formal wear for her clients. Alana believes owning your own
company can be very rewarding if you're prepared for «long hours and hard work!»
5. Instead of immediately heading out on his own, Alex Labayen decided to apprentice
with one of Canada's hottest new labels, «Misuraby Joeffer Саос». Alex feels that becoming an intern has
been a valuable stepping stone to one day going out on his own. His experiences at «Misura» have already
taught him some of the subtler aspects of fashion, «You have to remember it's not for you, the clothes I
mean, you just can't design what you like — you have to adapt to what other people want». Working as an
apprentice has become an extension of school. Alex says, «I have fun, but it's long hours and hard work. I've
been able to learn about the business side of the industry, things like production, distribution, custom laws,
sourcing and marketing. I think this is a great route I've taken because I can learn from someone else's
mistakes, learn the ropes, make great contacts and eventually go out on my own better prepared than ever!»
This paragraph says that .......
A developing a strong network of contacts is quite necessary nowadays.
В to start a career isn't an easy task.
C everybody must practise keeping an eye on modern trends.
D gaining a real sense of the fashion industry is a must.
E people pay great attention to the importance of fashion catwalks.
F designing trendy outfits is an excellent way to gain prosperity.
G individual approach to fashion is the best thing.
H people should make some steps in becoming a fashion professional.
Task 2 Use of English
For questions 1- 12, read the text below and decide which answer ( A, B, C or D) best fits each gap.
There is an example at the beginning ( 0 ).
Cycling in London
Up until recently the British were not exactly (0) .B.... on cycling . In fact, only a quarter of the twenty
million bicycles in the country were thought to be in (1)….. use. Over the last year, though, the number of
cyclists in urban areas particularly in London, has (2)….. by 83 percent. This has turned the capital into a
cleaner less noisy city (3)….. to many others in Europe . How was it possible ? It is all thanks to the National
Cycle Network project which, in the (4)….. few years has managed to encourage many people to use their
bicycles either to travel to (5)….. or for fun. Part of the project involved the improvement of (6)…..
pathways, whereas by the end of 2006 the Networks had (7) ….. to 11,300 miles. Moreover the provision of
bicycle parking in the streets, at railway and underground stations, in schools and in the workplace has
contributed significantly to the rise in the number of cyclists. It is (8)….. that nearly 75% of the population
live within two miles of a route and more cycling (9) ….. are made than ever before. The project has been
funded principally by the National Lottery and it is expected that even more cycling (10)….. will be
developed by 2012, when the Olympics will tale (11) ….. . The aim is to create routes that will surround the
main sites for 2012 game in London, whereas a new bridge for pedestrians and cyclists will (12) …..
Southwark and Canary Wharf.
0. A fond B keen C enthusiastic D eager

1. A right B normal C regular D proper
2. A grown B raised C developed D enlarged
3. A contrasted B related C comapred D associated
4. A final B latest C last D recent
5. A job B profession C office D work
6. A prevailing B existing C living D left
7. A magnified B lengthened C expended D broadened
8. A figured B counted C estimated D measured
9. A tours B trips C journeys D travels
10. A direction B roads C ways D passages
11. A place B space C position D part
12. A attach B bond C relate D connect
Task 3 Writing
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 background information( title, type, name of director and actors of the film);
 summary of the plot; general comments (acting; directing, plot, script, special effects);
 your overall opinion; recommendation.
Write at least 100 words

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IS FASHION DESIGN FOR YOU?

Task 2 Use of English

0. A fond B keen C enthusiastic D eager

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