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    1. The document provides a series of exercises to improve vocabulary including matching synonyms, filling in blanks, matching sentences to titles, and matching words to definitions. 2. The reading passages discuss different sources of inspiration for fashion design such as treasures at home, the natural world, small details, old garments, and popular culture. 3. The video discusses the main points about learning according to Jesse which are to learn theory, computer programs, learn by doing, learn how to learn, and learn from other people.

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    1. The document provides a series of exercises to improve vocabulary including matching synonyms, filling in blanks, matching sentences to titles, and matching words to definitions. 2. The reading passages discuss different sources of inspiration for fashion design such as treasures at home, the natural world, small details, old garments, and popular culture. 3. The video discusses the main points about learning according to Jesse which are to learn theory, computer programs, learn by doing, learn how to learn, and learn from other people.

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    1. The document provides a series of exercises to improve vocabulary including matching synonyms, filling in blanks, matching sentences to titles, and matching words to definitions. 2. The reading passages discuss different sources of inspiration for fashion design such as treasures at home, the natural world, small details, old garments, and popular culture. 3. The video discusses the main points about learning according to Jesse which are to learn theory, computer programs, learn by doing, learn how to learn, and learn from other people.

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    EXERCISES

    1. Match the synonyms in A and B

    A
    1. flamboyant - glamorous
    2. inspiration- influence
    3. endeavor - attempt
    4. inquiry - question
    5. feature - characteristic
    6. draw on - employ
    7. image- reflection
    8. lofty - high
    9. superb - magnificent
    10. dated - old-fashioned
    11. garment - clothe
    12. source - origin
    13. outset- start
    14. coincidence - match

    Fill in the gaps. Use the vocabulary of exercise 1.

    1. This designer is known for his flamboyant fashion sense.


    2. The shapes of sea creatures inspired her to make the brooches.
    3. The price of each garment depends on the amount of material in it and the time
    that it took to make.
    4. The path winds along the lofty peaks of the Andes.
    5. By some extraordinary coincidence, I sat down right opposite your mother in the
    train.
    6. She had a wealth of experience to draw on.
    7. A feature common to all these buildings is a spacious entrance hall.
    Read the sentences (a–e) and match them with the titles (1–5). Write 3–5
    sentences of other inspirational things.
    1. in the treasures at home a. Interesting artifacts you stash away*
    at home. Look closely at heirloom* or a
    souvenir in order to appreciate it anew.
    Antique textiles, with their intricate*
    patterns* and rich tones, are a great
    source of inspiration and can be easily
    investigated through books, museums,
    and the internet
    2. in the natural world b. Embroidery* or lacework* ideas can
    be derived from something like peeling
    rust or skeleton of a leaf, and the
    undulating* lines of hills could be
    translated into stripes on a blouse
    3. in the smallest details c. Taking close-up photography or
    drawing small objects like shells will
    make you notice tiny details, such as
    spirals and swirls that you can use to
    good effect in your designs
    4. in old garments d. Fashion runs in cycles. Pop bands
    such as ABBA and the clothes
    associated with them are constantly
    going in or out of fashion. “Outdated”
    styles can be reinvented to create
    contemporary ideas
    5. in popular culture e. Street art makes a wonderful contrast
    to the natural world. Bright colors can
    inspire print ideas with a contemporary
    urban slant.
    MATCH THE WORDS IN THEIR DEFINITIONS
    1. imaginative adj. G a. not new or interesting
    2. flavor n. F b. a picture that is produced by a
    camera, artist, mirror, etc.; a mental
    picture
    3. commonplace adj. A c. a conscious state of mind or
    predominant emotion
    4. target n. I d. a way of dealing with a situation or
    problem
    5. mood n. C e. to observe or study by close
    examination and systematic inquiry
    6. approach n. D f. the quality of something that you can
    taste, a particular type of taste
    7. investigate v. E g. if you enjoy writing songs, or just
    thinking about things in new ways,
    you’re are such kind of person
    8. image n. B h. the act or process of growing or
    causing something to grow or become
    larger or more advanced
    9. development n. H i. something that you are trying to do or
    achieve

    WATCH THE VIDEO AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS:


    1. What are the main five points about learning according to Jesse?
    2. Elaborate about each of these.
    Learn the theory, computer programs, learn by doing, learn how to learn, learn from other people

    Vocabulary
    1. Artifact, n- an object, such as a tool, that was made in the past:
    The museum has artifacts dating back to prehistoric times.
    2. Stash, v- to store or hide something, especially a large amount
    3. Heirloom, n- a valuable object that has been given by older members of
    a family to younger members of the same family over many years:
    This ring is a family heirloom.
    4. Intricate, adj- having a lot of small parts that are arranged in
    a complicated or delicate way:
    The watch mechanism is extremely intricate and very difficult to repair.
    The tiled floor is installed in an intricate pattern.
    5. Pattern, n - a particular way in which something is done, is organized,
    or happens:
    The pattern of family life has been changing over recent years.
    A pattern is beginning to emerge from our analysis of the accident data.
    6. Embroidery, n- patterns or pictures that consist of stitches sewn directly onto
    cloth.
    7. Lacework, n- fabric or decorative items made of lace.
    "beautiful intricate lacework"
    -the process of making lace.
    8. Undulating, adj- to have a continuous up and down shape or movement, like
    waves on the sea, wavy
    9. Slant, n - a position or direction that is sloping:

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