which arrived in the United States in the mid-60s, were reduced to about five inches. In parts of Europe and North America the miniskirt represented loose morals. Members of the older generation believed good girls would never appear in miniskirts. But in Ms. Quants opinion, short skirts worn with heavy pantyhose would make the girl look childlike. Lately, feminists have come to see mini as a symbol of womens liberation, as a powerful weapon against the traditional stereotype of the woman simply as wife and mother 1. D 2.D 3.A 4. 5.B VI Furthering Listening and Speaking Task 1: Paying for the New Clothes Daughter: Mom, I need some new clothes. Everything I have is out of date. The new semester will be starting soon-can we go shopping? Mother: You have a closet full of clothes that are still in very good condition. Your father and I already have to pay you university tuition. and therere the books too Daughter: But everyone else will be wearing the latest Levis. And I will look stupid wearing the same old skirts I wore in high school. They are so long People will think I came for the middle ages Mother: But Daughter: Maybe I could get a part-time job to help pay for the new clothes Mother: No, you need to study. But university is a new experience. maybe we can look for omething not too expensive. Daughter Wonderful. at least we can have a look. The daughter wants to buy new clothes, but the mother disagrees, saying she still has a lot of clothes in good condition and the parents have to pay for the university tuition. The daughter argues that she needs clothes in fashion, so as not to look as if she had come form the middle ages The daughter then suggests getting a part-time job to cover the expenses. Not wanting to affect the daughters studies, the mother finally agrees to buy new clothes Task 2: A Model,s description of Her Work Before the fashion show started, we had a rehearsal. In a small room we were each given a space. a dresser got us into the fashion clothes, then an assistant checked that the style was right-the correct number of buttons undone, the trousers pulled to the right height. Once dressed, we queued up in order by the door. The fashion designer checked that the clothing was as the he wanted. The music started, and we went out. We posed for the photographers, turned and walked back. It was a breeze. I walked back into the room, too excited to realize I was meant to hurry. In the few steps from the door you can throw off quite a few layers of clothing By failing to do so, I almost missed my next turn At 8: 30p. m, with the audience in place, we were back in the clothes. We went out again, to a full e ar and people dont keep quiet. Journalists discuss what to write about; buyers discuss whether they an make a profit from the clothes. And although you have been chosen for your looks that are suitable for certain dresses, as a model, you are just an advertisement for the designer. So you walk through conversations, unable to stop or react. You are not a creative human being, just awhich arrived in the United States in the mid-60’s, were reduced to about five inches. In parts of Europe and North America the miniskirt represented loose morals. Members of the older generation believed good girls would never appear in miniskirts. But in Ms. Quant’s opinion, short skirts worn with heavy pantyhose would make the girl look childlike. Lately, feminists have come to see mini as a symbol of women’s liberation, as a powerful weapon against the traditional stereotype of the woman simply as wife and mother. 1.D 2.D 3.A 4.C 5.B VI. Furthering Listening and Speaking Task 1: Paying for the New Clothes Daughter: Mom, I need some new clothes. Everything I have is out of date. The new semester will be starting soon—can we go shopping? Mother: You have a closet full of clothes that are still in very good condition. Your father and I already have to pay you university tuition…and there’re the books too. Daughter: But everyone else will be wearing the latest Levis. And I will look stupid wearing the same old skirts I wore in high school. They are so long. People will think I came form the middle ages. Mother: But… Daughter: Maybe I could get a part-time job to help pay for the new clothes. Mother: No, you need to study. But university is a new experience…maybe we can look for something not too expensive. Daughter: Wonderful, at least we can have a look. The daughter wants to buy new clothes, but the mother disagrees, saying she still has a lot of clothes in good condition and the parents have to pay for the university tuition. The daughter argues that she needs clothes in fashion, so as not to look as if she had come form the middle ages. The daughter then suggests getting a part-time job to cover the expenses. Not wanting to affect the daughter’s studies, the mother finally agrees to buy new clothes. Task 2: A Model’s Description of Her Work Before the fashion show started, we had a rehearsal. In a small room we were each given a space. A dresser got us into the fashion clothes, then an assistant checked that the style was right—the correct number of buttons undone, the trousers pulled to the right height. Once dressed, we queued up in order by the door. The fashion designer checked that the clothing was as the he wanted. The music started, and we went out. We posed for the photographers, turned and walked back. It was a breeze. I walked back into the room, too excited to realize I was meant to hurry. In the few steps from the door you can throw off quite a few layers of clothing. By failing to do so, I almost missed my next turn. At 8:30p.m., with the audience in place, we were back in the clothes. We went out again, to a full house. The music was loud, but clear. You could hear the talking—fashion shows are not theatre, and people don’t keep quiet. Journalists discuss what to write about; buyers discuss whether they can make a profit from the clothes. And although you have been chosen for your looks that are suitable for certain dresses, as a model, you are just an advertisement for the designer. So you walk through conversations, unable to stop or react. You are not a creative human being, just a