Урок 24. Changing looks
Предмет: Английский язык, 8 класс

8 класс. Lesson 24.

Changing looks

In this lesson

you will read and talk about appearance, changing in your looks.
you will practise Passive Voice and Causative Form.

Ключевые слова: striped, polka-dot, checked, blue, grey, red, striped, polka-dot, checked, cotton, silk, wool, casual, sporty, trendy, dresses, skirts, trousers.

Речевой материал: Passive Voice, subject, object, agent, Causative forms, phrasal verb put, giving advice.

Основное содержание урока

I have had my hair done.

I have painted my nails.

I did it because I was feeling unhappy about the way I looked. I wanted to look better.

Now that I have changed I can help you.

If I were you I would put on something more casual.

You shouldn't forget about the way you look.

It would be a good idea to have your nails painted.

Why don't you put on another blouse to match your skirt?

Have you thought of going on a diet?

This is how we can give advice!

Тренировочные упражнения

1 Fill in with off, on, up with, through.

1. The meeting was put _________ till next Friday.

2. Could you put me _________ to Mr Simons, please?

3. It's very cold. Put _________ something warmer.

4. It's so rude of you I just can't put _________ it.

2 Use the right derivative of the opposite meaning.

1. Don't hurry. Don't be so ______________ (patient).

2. The verb to write is an ______________ (regular) verb.

3. We can't do that. It's absolutely ______________ (possible).

4. It's ______________ (legal) to drive a car if you are drunk.

5. Ukraine now is an ______________ (dependent) country.

3 Fill in the gaps with the right form of the word.

I liked the blouse very much, but when I put it ______ and looked in the mirror I understood that it ______ me at all, although it ______ me perfectly. The fact was that it ______ my favourite skirt. And it didn't ______________ the earrings I was wearing.

4 Choose the right word.

1 This blouse doesn't match/suit/fit your skirt.

2 Can you borrow/lend/rent me your black dress tonight?

3 These earrings are fake. They are priceless/invaluable/worthless.

4 How do you like my new jeans? They are the latest custom/habit/trend.

5 This bag is of realistic/genuine/original leather.

5 Put the words in the right column.

striped, polka-dot, checked

blue, grey, red

striped, polka-dot, checked

cotton, silk, wool

casual, sporty, trendy

dresses, skirts, trousers

clothes

fabric

style

pattern

colour

6 Put the sentences in the right order to make a text.

1. It's true that people change their looks to feel better about themselves.

2. They can't help comparing themselves to the perfect images of the well-known people.

3. They have their appearance changed to become more like the famous people they see in the media.

4. For example, they have their own hair dyed or their teeth whitened.

5. They have their bodies improved too to look more like these.

7 Make the right choice.

1. Put … your clothes. They are all over the room.

A away

B off

C on

2. This skirt doesn't … you at all.

A match

D suit

C go

3. These shoes are... expensive to buy.

A enough

B too

C very

4. Who was the movie … by?

A directed

B direct

C directing

5. I wanted to go out tonight but Dad put his... down.

A nose

B leg

C foot

8 Match the problems to the advice.

1. I'm no good at Maths.

2. I've put on weight and don't feel comfortable.

3. I feel so lonely!

4. My best friend doesn't talk to me anymore because we've quarreled.

5. I hate my long curly hair.

A You shouldn't stay at home all the time.

B If I were you I would talk to the teacher.

C Why don't you join a gym.

D Have you thought of going to the stylist's?

E It would be a good idea to apologize to her.

Контрольные задания

Вариант 1

1 Fill in the gaps with the proper form of the words from the list.

It's a pity you have been _____ problems at school. Here's what you can do _____improve your situation. Have you _____ about _____ to the school counselor or your teacher? Bullies won't pick you as they will know that somebody _____ supporting you.

2 Put the sentences in the correct order.

Dear Anna,

You will surely benefit from it.
Don't worry too much. It would be a good idea to visit a dermatologist.
You might also start eating healthily.
Many teens feel the way you do.
Let me know how it goes.
I hope my advice will help.
I got your letter yesterday.
Here are a few things you can do.
This way you'll find out what the problem is.

3 Read the previous letter and say what the problem is.

Вариант 2

1 Fill in the gaps with the proper form of the words from the list.

I'm so very sorry to hear there are some problems at school. Here's what you can _____about it. _____ I were you I _____ try to overcome your shyness. This way you will _____ able to make some _____ and start enjoying your time at school.

2 Put the sentences in the correct order.

Dear Peter,

But don't worry too much.
I hope everything will be ok soon.
I'm sorry you feel so lonely.
I've just got your letter.
If I were you I would go to the gym.
Let me know how it goes.
There will be people of your age there.
You might meet some people who share your interests.
There will be people of your age there.
Don't let it get you down.
But don't worry too much.
Or why don't you join a youth club, for example.

3 Read the letter from Task 2 and say what the problem is.