Question

Vocabulary A Choose the correct answer. 1 We only..... the materials we need from suppliers that pay their staff a fair wage. A sew C source B shrink D set 2 As they are avid skiers, they spend hundreds each year on ski ..... alone. C prototype apparel D A textile B design 3 The government needs to better regulate the types of ..... materials that can be used to manufacture synthetic fibres. A raw C stock B chic D brand 4 Each of the designer's pieces are flawless since they're created with ..... attention to detail C straightforward D booming A arduous B painstaking 5 In the 15th century, the long sleeves of men's shirts ended with a(n) ..... that was decorated with lace. A epaulette B waistband C pleat D cuff 6 I can only purchase..... trousers because my right leg is a bit shorter than my left. A off-the peg C custom-fitted B mass-produced D upcycled 7 In my opinion, only rich people can afford to keep..... the latest trends. on with A B up with C up to D out of 8 'Will you please remove the price..... and gift-wrap this sweater?' A logo B stitch C motif D tag 9 His designs cater to the small ..... market of modern consumers who wear only 17th-century clothing. A niche B blend C fusion D mass 10 The saying 'put yourself in someone else's .....' has to do with empathy and understanding other people's feelings. A boots B shoes C gloves D hats

Answer 1

Ответ:

1. C source
2. A textile
3. A raw
4. B painstaking
5. D cuff
6. C custom-fitted
7. B up with
8. D tag
9. A niche
10. B shoes

Answer 2

1. c) source Explanation: "source" refers to obtaining materials from specific suppliers.

2. d) apparel Explanation: "apparel" refers to clothing or garments, which they spend hundreds on each year for skiing.

3. a) raw Explanation: "raw" refers to materials in their natural state that can be used to manufacture synthetic fibers.

4. b) painstaking Explanation: "painstaking" means careful and diligent attention to detail.

5. d) cuff Explanation: "cuff" refers to the decorated part at the end of the long sleeves of men's shirts.

6. c) custom-fitted Explanation: "custom-fitted" means that the trousers are made specifically for the individual's measurements.

7. b) up with Explanation: "keeping up with the latest trends" means staying informed and following the latest fashion.

8. d) tag Explanation: "tag" refers to the small piece of paper or fabric attached to an item with information like price.

9. a) niche Explanation: "niche" refers to a specific market or group of consumers.

10. b) shoes Explanation: This answer is incorrect. The correct answer is "boots", as the saying "put yourself in someone else's boots" means to imagine yourself in someone else's situation and understand their perspective.