- Styles through the years
- Celebrities’ styles
- Never-changing fashion
Has Dressed
Lead-in
- What comes to mind when you think about clothing styles?
- What styles can you think of?
Presentation
Pre
- What does the style of people can tell about them?
Top Down
- What is the text about? Read it and find out.
- Styles through the years
- Celebrities’ styles
- Never-changing fashion
Over the years, clothing styles have evolved and transformed, reflecting the ever-changing fashion trends and societal influences. Designers and fashion enthusiasts have continually pushed boundaries and crafted innovative garments that have revolutionized the way we dress. They have introduced unique patterns, bold colors, and unconventional cuts, resulting in an array of eclectic styles that have never been seen before.
Celebrities and influencers have played a significant role in shaping fashion. They have donned iconic outfits that have inspired countless individuals to emulate their looks. From red carpet-events to street style, they have showcased an assortment of fashion choices that have captivated the world.
Moreover, fashion houses have been at the forefront of creating timeless classics that have stood the test of time. From elegant evening gowns to tailored suits, they have crafted pieces that exude sophistication and refinement. These designs have become synonymous with luxury and have been cherished by fashion connoisseurs worldwide.
In recent years, there has been a surge in the popularity of sustainable and ethical fashion. People have become more conscious of the environmental impact of the clothing industry, and as a result, they have gravitated towards eco-friendly materials and brands. The demand for organic cotton, recycled fabrics, and cruelty-free products has skyrocketed, leading to the rise of an eco-conscious fashion movement.
Furthermore, streetwear has emerged as a dominant force in contemporary fashion. Influenced by urban culture and subcultures, streetwear has become a global phenomenon. Brands have embraced a fusion of high-end fashion and casual comfort, creating a unique blend of style that resonates with the younger generation.
Bottom Up
- True or False
- Clothing styles have remained constant and unchanging over the years.
- Fashion designers have pushed boundaries and introduced innovative garments, transforming the way we dress.
- Celebrities and influencers have had no influence on fashion trends and choices.
- Sustainable and ethical fashion has seen a decline in popularity in recent years.
- Streetwear is heavily influenced by urban culture and has become popular only in specific regions.
- Fashion houses have played a significant role in creating timeless and sophisticated designs appreciated worldwide.
- Clothing styles have remained constant and unchanging over the years. False
- Fashion designers have pushed boundaries and introduced innovative garments, transforming the way we dress. True
- Celebrities and influencers have had no influence on fashion trends and choices. False
- Sustainable and ethical fashion has seen a decline in popularity in recent years. False
- Streetwear is heavily influenced by urban culture and has become popular only in specific regions. False
- Fashion houses have played a significant role in creating timeless and sophisticated designs appreciated worldwide. True
Post
- How has the influence of celebrities and influencers impacted the evolution of fashion trends over the years?
- Can you identify any specific iconic outfits that have had a profound effect on fashion worldwide?
Target Language
Present Perfect
Actions or situations that started in the past and continue in the present.
- They have been studying for this test for 6 months.
- I haven’t stopped working.
- She has been feeling sad since last year.
How long, For, and Since: Use since before a moment in the past and use For before a period of time.
- How long have you been traveling?
- For (one month, two weeks, ten days…)
- Since (last week, when I was a teenager…)
Controlled Practice
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Fill in the blanks with the appropriate form of the present perfect tense using the verbs in brackets.
Example:
Tom: Have you ever been to France? (be) > Liz: Yes, I have been to France.
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Emily: _____________ a new car? (buy)
John: No, I ________________ a new car.
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Maria: _________________ your homework? (finish)
Peter: Yes, I _______________ my homework.
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Sarah: _________________ to a concert before? (go)
Alex: No, I _______________ to a concert before.
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Mark: _________________ any foreign languages?
(learn) Lisa: Yes, I _______________ Spanish and French.
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Jack: _________________ the latest movie yet? (watch)
Rachel: No, I _______________ the latest movie yet.
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Mike: _________________ your keys here? (leave)
Jane: No, I _______________ my keys here.
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Emily: Have you bought a new car? (buy)
John: No, I haven’t bought a new car.
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Maria: Have you finished your homework? (finish)
Peter: Yes, I have finished my homework.
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Sarah: Have you gone to a concert before? (go)
Alex: No, I haven’t gone to a concert before.
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Mark: Have you learned any foreign languages? (learn)
Lisa: Yes, I have learned Spanish and French.
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Jack: Have you watched the latest movie yet? (watch)
Rachel: No, I haven’t watched the latest movie yet.
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Mike: Have you left your keys here? (leave)
Jane: No, I haven’t left my keys here.
Freer Practice
- Use the target language and complete the sentences according to your own ideas.
- I have never…
- I have been living in this city for…
- I have always…
- One place I want to go but have never been to is… because…
- My family has…
Production
- Use the target language and the following verbs to create a short text about you.
Example: I have finished my work but I haven’t walked the dogs yet…
- Seen
- Worked
- Arrived
- Studied
- Played
- Finished
- Read
- Traveled
Homework
Match the halves.
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I have finished all…
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She has lived in Paris…
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We have seen this…
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They have never…
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He has written…
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You have improved…
(1) my work for today.
( ) three novels since 2010.
( ) visited the Grand Canyon.
( ) for three years now.
( ) movie twice already.
( ) a lot in your piano playing.
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I have finished all…
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She has lived in Paris…
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We have seen this…
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They have never…
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He has written…
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You have improved…
(1) my work for today.
(5) three novels since 2010.
(4) visited the Grand Canyon.
(2) for three years now.
(3) movie twice already.
(6) a lot in your piano playing.
Turn the sentences from the previous exercise into negative form.
- I have finished all my work for today.
- She has lived in Paris for three years now.
- We have seen this movie twice already.
- They have never visited the Grand Canyon.
- He has written three novels since 2010.
- You have improved a lot in your piano playing.
- Have I finished all my work for today?
- Has she lived in Paris for three years now?
- Have we seen this movie twice already?
- Have they never visited the Grand Canyon?
- Has he written three novels since 2010?
- Have you improved a lot in your piano playing?
Complete the sentences using the verbs in parenthesis according to the Present Perfect tense.
- The cat _______ on the sofa all afternoon. (sleep)
- Our team _______ the championship for the first time. (win)
- The garden _______ so much since last spring. (grow)
- She _______ always _______ painting landscapes. (enjoy)
- They _______ to every continent except Antarctica. (travel)
- I _______ all the books by that author. (read)
- The cat has slept on the sofa all afternoon.
- Our team has won the championship for the first time.
- The garden has grown so much since last spring.
- She has always enjoyed painting landscapes.
- They have traveled to every continent except Antarctica.
- I have read all the books by that author.
Put the words in the correct order
Example: I/just/a/completed/challenging/have/puzzle. > I have just completed a challenging puzzle.
- She/recently/a/started/has/new/hobby.
- They/friends/been/have/since/childhood.
- He/traveled/six/to/countries/different/has/so/far.
- We/hiking/enjoyed/in/always/have/the/mountains.
- You/a/lot/have/changed/since/I/last/saw/you.
- She has recently started a new hobby.
- They have been friends since childhood.
- He has traveled to six different countries so far.
- We have always enjoyed hiking in the mountains.
- You have changed a lot since I last saw you.
Find and correct the mistakes.
- They has been to Italy three times this year.
- I has just finished reading that book.
- We have saw that movie last night.
- He have never tried sushi before.
- You has been a great help today.
- They have been to Italy three times this year.
- I have just finished reading that book.
- We have seen that movie last night.
- He has never tried sushi before.
- You have been a great help today.
Writing
Write a short text about your family’s history using the Present Perfect tense.
Example: My father has played the piano since he was 5 years old and he still…