CultureWatch. Standard. CultureWatch. Disc 1. Appearance Documentary Worksheets. Standard PHOTOCOPIABLE. Text Macmillan Publishers Limited 2012

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Before you watch 1 Look at the photographs and

soldier a b c d e f 2 Read the statements about

Do you agree or disagree with the statements?

1 It s good that everybody looks the same.

2 Before you watch 1 Look at the photographs and match them to these jobs. Which people are wearing a uniform? firefighter judge model nurse police officer soldier a b c d e f 2 Read the statements about school uniform. Do you agree or disagree with the statements? Tick the correct column. I agree. I disagree. 1 It s good that everybody looks the same. 2 It s uncomfortable. 3 It isn t fashionable. 4 It s boring. 5 It s easy because you don t have to think about what to wear. Compare your answers with a partner. Do you think school uniform is a good or a bad thing? 2

3 While you watch Play all 3 You re going to watch a documentary about appearance in the UK. Watch and number the six photographs from exercise 1 in the order you see them. a b c d e f 4 Read the facts about the UK in 1 6 and guess the answers. 1 If you stand out from the crowd, you want to look.... a the same as everyone else b different from other people 2... schools in the UK have a school uniform. a Most b A few 3 People who work in the emergency services wear a uniform. a never b always 4 In the UK, you phone... in an emergency. a 911 b In the UK, the emergency services are.... a medical services, police and the fire service b police and soldiers 6 Firefighters in the UK.... a only put out fires b rescue people from many dangerous situations 00:00 01:28 5 Now watch this section and check your answers. 01:28 03:18 6 Watch this section and circle the correct answers. 1 The British police are easy / difficult to recognize. 2 Millions / Thousands of tourists come to Britain every year. 3 The soldiers at Buckingham Palace wear black / red hats. 4 The wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton was in 2010 / Traditionally, brides wear white / yellow wedding dresses in the UK. 6 Tartan is part of the British / Scottish national dress. 7 Morris dancers wear bells on their arms / legs. 3

While you watch 03:18 04:30 7 Watch this section.

1 People often choose to wear clothes which look different.

T / F 3 In the past, men often wore a hat for work.

parents. T / F 5 British designers are not well-known.

4 While you watch 03:18 04:30 7 Watch this section. Are the sentences T (true) or F (false)? 1 People often choose to wear clothes which look different. T / F 2 Most English men wear hats. T / F 3 In the past, men often wore a hat for work. T / F 4 Many young people in the UK wear the same clothes as their parents. T / F 5 British designers are not well-known. T / F 6 Vivienne Westwood is a famous British designer. T / F Play all 8 Watch the whole documentary. Shout Stop! when you see the photographs below. Tell the class what is happening. 4

After you watch 9 Work in pairs. Interview your partner. Ask and answer the questions below and note down the answers. APPEARANCE QUESTIONNAIRE 1 What are your favourite clothes?

5 After you watch 9 Work in pairs. Interview your partner. Ask and answer the questions below and note down the answers. APPEARANCE QUESTIONNAIRE 1 What are your favourite clothes? 2 How often do you go clothes shopping? 3 What are your favourite places to buy clothes? 4 Who are your favourite fashion designers? 5 Who are famous fashion designers in your country? Optional activity Write about your partner. Use their answers to the questions in the Questionnaire. Tell the class about your partner. 5

After you watch 10 Look at the items of clothing.

Levi s jeans 1 What are they made of? 2 Who started the company? When and where?

5 What other famous brands of jeans are there? Wellingtons 1 How did they get their name?

3 What were they originally designed for? 4 When did they become popular?

6 After you watch 10 Look at the items of clothing. Do some research and complete the tables with the correct information. Levi s jeans 1 What are they made of? 2 Who started the company? When and where? 3 What were they originally designed for? 4 When did they become popular with young people? 5 What other famous brands of jeans are there? Wellingtons 1 How did they get their name? 2 What were they originally made of? What are they made of now? 3 What were they originally designed for? 4 When did they become popular? 5 What famous brands of Wellington boots are there? Optional activity Choose one of the items of clothing that you researched and write a presentation about it. Use the facts in the table and include some pictures too. Give your presentation to a small group or the rest of the class. Answer any questions. 6

CultureWatch. High. CultureWatch. Disc 1. Appearance Documentary Worksheets. High PHOTOCOPIABLE. Text Macmillan Publishers Limited 2012

CultureWatch. High. CultureWatch. Disc 1. Appearance Documentary Worksheets. High PHOTOCOPIABLE. Text Macmillan Publishers Limited 2012 CultureWatch Disc 1 Worksheets 1 Before you watch 1 What do you think of school uniform? Read the statements and tick ( ) your opinions. a I strongly disagree I don t mind I strongly agree 1 School uniform