1. Read the passage opposite about the history of fashion. Decide if the statements are True (T) or False (F).
1 Some examples of Bronze Age clothing were found in Denmark. ___
2 About 3,000 years ago women never wore necklaces. ___
3 3,000 years ago people used animal teeth to decorate accessories. ___
4 In the nineteenth century women loved having curly hair. ___
5 Ankle-length dresses started to disappear at the end of the nineteenth century. ___
6 The cloche hat and flapper dress were popular in the twenties. ___
7 Skirts had already become short by the 1920s. ___
The history of fashion
People have been wearing clothes for thousands of years and, fashion has existed whether they were aware of it or not. Very few examples of ancient clothing exist, but there are examples of Bronze Age clothing from Denmark which show that their clothes were mainly made of woollen cloth or leather. About 3,000 years ago, women were wearing woollen skirts and short sleeved blouses or a tunic, also made from wool. On their heads they might wear a small woollen hat. Their accessories included decorated leather belts, arm rings (larger bracelets up the arm), necklaces made of beads, earrings made of wood and handbags covered with dog teeth. Moving quickly to the nineteenth century, fashion was very important to rich people. In the 1840s women wore dresses which showed their shoulders and had a very tight waist. The popular hairstyle was parted in the centre of the head with ringlets (long tight curls) at the side of the head. By the end of the nineteenth century, women’s fashions had changed but the biggest change was in the shape of the sleeves on dresses and coats. Dresses and skirts were still down to the ankles, but the styles were more practical than before. They now preferred to wear their hair high on top of their heads, but still with tight curls. Fashion in the 1920s saw a huge change in style. The cloche hat (a small hat which fitted tightly around the head and almost covered the eyes) became popular instead of the very large hats of previous times. The ‘flapper’ dress was a loose style which allowed women to move much more freely than before. During the twenties this skirt length became shorter and shorter until it reached the knee. This dress truly reflected the freedoms that woman had recently gained. Fashion has been reflecting the world in which we live for millennia and has changed over that time, but probably not as fast as the last 100 years. Today, people are freer to wear almost anything they want and fashion has become a huge global industry.

2. Read the job adverts opposite and answer question 1-6 with the correct letter (A–D). Some questions need two letters.
Which job(s) …
1 are temporary? ___ ___
2 must you apply for online? ___ ___
3 does the advert give details of pay for? ___
4 needs good local knowledge? ___
5 does not offer training? ___
6 need good communicators? ___ ___
Job adverts
A Town guides
Do you speak at least two languages and know the town well? We need young people to act as town guides during July and August. Successful applicants will get training about the history of the town before they start. The positions are part-time and you will be paid an hourly rate of £7.00. Visit the town website to complete an application form.
B Shop assistant
A reliable and organised shop assistant is required for this busy newsagent’s. This is a permanent position. You must be friendly and have very good people skills. Shop experience is preferred. Working hours are from 6 am–1 pm Monday to Saturday and the salary is according to age and experience. Please call 01234 567890 for further information or come into the shop with your CV.
C Beach restaurant (summer only)
We are looking for someone to work full-time in our very busy kitchen. The role includes washing dishes and the chef will teach you how to prepare food. This is an excellent opportunity for a young person to gain valuable experience in the restaurant business. Call Jimmi for more information on 077665432876.
D Animal hospital assistant
We need two young people to help look after sick animals. You must enjoy being with animals, but no experience is necessary for the job as you will have one week’s training before you start. You will work as part of our team and have to work some night shifts. Contact www.AH21.co.uk for more information and an online application form.

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