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E GOAL Describe Clothes
Communication
A Discuss the questions as a class.
1. Do you normally buy clothes in a store or online?
2. Are there other items that you normally buy online? For example, books, technology, or food? Why?
B In pairs, write four sentences comparing shopping online with shopping in a store. Use these adjectives in the comparative form.
1. safe _______________________________________________
2. quick _______________________________________________
3. cheap _______________________________________________
4. easy _______________________________________________
C In pairs, discuss where these people should shop (online or in a store) and why. Then present your answers to the class and give your reasons.
| Online | In store | |
| 1. Jenny needs a new dress for her birthday party tonight. | ||
| 2. Hamadi lives in a small village, a long way from the city. | ||
| 3. Kenji isn't sure which smartphone to buy. | ||
| 4. Albert is 85 years old and can't walk very far. | ||
| 5. Rosa doesn't have a credit card. | ||
| 6. Mario hates waiting in line. |
Writing
D These ads are from an app where people can buy and sell clothes. Do you ever use apps like this?
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BEAUTIFUL SWEATER FOR SALE |
WANT A NEW SWIMSUIT? CONTACT ME! |
SNEAKERS FOR SALE CHEAP PRICE, HIGH QUALITY! |
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E Read the ads. Check (✔) the information that is in each one.
Sweater Swimsuit Sneakers
1. The seller's opinion ⬜ ⬜ ⬜
2. Size ⬜ ⬜ ⬜
3. Age ⬜ ⬜ ⬜
4. Color ⬜ ⬜ ⬜
5. Where it was made ⬜ ⬜ ⬜
6. Materials ⬜ ⬜ ⬜
REAL LANGUAGE
We often give our opinion using adjectives: I have a beautiful sweater. In my opinion, the sweater is beautiful.
| WRITING SKILLS: Describing Objects, Adjective Order, and Punctuation |
| Describing Objects When you describe objects, such as clothes, you can use these phrases: It's / They're made in (Italy). It's/ They're perfect for (jogging). It's/They're so / very (comfortable). Adjective Order When you use more than one adjective before the object, use this order (from left to right): |
| Opinion | Size | Shape | Age | Color | Origin | Material | Purpose | Object |
| beautiful | blue | Italian | sweater | |||||
| small | round | swimming | glasses | |||||
| large | new | cotton | shorts | |||||
| comfortable | red and black | sneakers |
| Punctuation Use commas between the adjectives: It's a beautiful, black, Italian sweater. |
F Put the adjectives in the clothing ads in the correct order.
1. For sale! A (black / warm / wool) ___________ hat. It's perfect for the winter.
2. I bought this (Italian / stylish) ___________ suit 6 months ago and I wore it once!
3. I have two (leather / brown / new) ___________ handbags. Buy 1 for $25 or 2 for $40!
4. (Indonesian / silk / high-quality) ___________ ties in different colors. For every well-dressed man.
5. Buy now! Five pairs of (cotton / red and green) ___________ children's socks.
✔️GOAL CHECK
Describe Clothes
1. Write three ads (120-150 words) to sell items of clothing or other objects (e.g.. a bicycle, phone, etc.).
2. Put your ads around the classroom and read what your classmates want to sell. Check that they have written their adjectives in the correct order.
