Английский язык Спотлайт 8, тест по модулям 4а, 4б
учебно-методический материал по английскому языку (8 класс)

Spotlight 8, module 4a, 4b

I   Match the antonyms.

1. small                                     a overweight

2. straight                                  b fat

3. muscular                               c narrow

4. slim                                       d dark hair

5. thin                                       e tall

6. short                                     f weak

7. fair hair                                 g frizzy

8. skinny                                   h out of fashion

9. wide                                      i thick

10. in fashion                            j  big

II  Fill in the table with words from the list.

Shirt, baggy, nylon, pullover, floral, leather, smart, cotton, jeans, plain, casual, linen, checked, tight-fitting, polka-dot, T-shirt, floral, scruffy, wool, dress, striped, elegant, velvet, trousers, patterned, sporty, coat.

                     III  Fill in the gaps. Use too or enough.

              1. Kate believes that she isn’t pretty _________ to be a fashion model.

              2. Betsy should put on a little weight; she’s ________ skinny.

              3. “What do you think of this shirt?” – “It doesn’t fit you. The sleeves are _______ long.”

              4. “Why didn’t you buy those shoes?” – “They weren’t comfortable _______.”

              5. There are many teens who are _______ troubled about their body image.

IV Use the verbs in the correct form to complete the sentences.
                 • suit  • match  • wear  • go with  • fit   • try on
1. Tracey is ... a black silk dress.
2. You should ... the shoes to see if they fit.
3. What about these two colours? Do you think they ... ?
4. That coat really ... Bill.
5. I like that jacket. It ... you perfectly.
6. Do you think this blouse will ... the skirt I bought?

 V Read the text and mark the statements True, False, Not Stated

                                                Top 6 British clothes brands

London is not only the capital of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, but it's also one of the fashion capitals. There are top fashion brands of clothes.

Burberry. One of the most famous British luxury brands with a rich history. It was founded by Thomas Burberry in 1856 in Hampshire. During the First World War the company made trench coats for military officers which have been popular for over 150 years now — all  over the world. The specific feature of Burberry is a checked print that first was used only as a lining for outerwear, but later it changed, got different colour variations and became the "face" of the brand. Today the company produces luxurious clothes, shoes and accessories, and even cosmetics.

Alexander McQueen. Alexander McQueen, a Londoner and a fashion designer, got his fame because of extraordinary shows and clothes collections. All his short life he was trying to raise sharp social questions. Now the brand is a model of British elegance, and even Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, prefers the brand's outfits.

Mulberry. The history of the brand is very interesting. The founder of Mulberry, Roger Saul, was just over 20 when he decided to create accessories and leather belts. The budget was only 500 pounds! Today the company also creates clothes, but the bags are the hallmark of the brand. The idea is that the company creates the bags and names them in honour of celebrities. For instance, Mulberry has called its bags by the names of Lana Del Rey, Monica Bellucci, and Alexa Chung. The latest bag is named in honour of the British model and actress Cara Delevingne.

Stella McCartney. Stella McCartney began to be interested in fashion when she was 13. That time she made her first jacket. At the age of 26 Stella became the creative director of Chloé. Later she got an award for a wedding dress for Madonna. Stella McCartney is a vegetarian and an animal rights sympathiser. That's why she doesn't use any leather or fur in her collections.

Vivienne Westwood. Despite Vivienne Westwood is more than 70, she goes on to amaze the public with her bold, ambitious collections as well as with her own eccentric image. She began her career with opening a punk shop in London. With leather jackets, ripped T-shirts, rough shoes she became an icon in the punk world. Her impact on the fashion industry was valued with an award of the British fashion designer (three times!) and with the Order of the British Empire.

Victoria Beckham. Victoria Beckham is a mother of four kids, a wife of a famous man, a singer of a very popular girls band, and a very prosperous fashion designer now. Even before becoming a fashion designer Victoria Beckham was admitted as a style icon and the one who has a perfect image. Later, she was asked to create a jeans collection by the company Rock & Republic. And only after that, Victoria Beckham decided to set up her own clothes brand. Clothes made by her are stylish, elegant, and sophisticated.

1.     Burberry was founded during the First World War._______

2.     Checked print by Burberry is the most famous print now. _________

3.     A member of the British royal family chooses clothes made by the brand Alexander           McQueen. _________

4.     Mulberry designs bags for celebrities. _______

5.     The most famous dress by Stella McCartney is Madonna's wedding dress. ________

6.     All the clothes Stella McCartney produces are eco-friendly. ________

7.     Vivienne Westwood was punk herself. ________

8.     Victoria Beckham designed clothes before having her own brand. _____

9.     Victoria Beckham designs classy clothes. _______