TOPIC 1
He likes wearing fashions from the sixties and seventies.
retro
Nowadays it seems that almost everyone owns a least one pair of jeans.
mainstream
A best-selling paperback, a classic novel, an historical biography, a collection of poetry.
Literature
E-reader, a podcast, an internet blog, a social networking site.
new media
I have preference _________ classic novels ________ more contemporary ones.
for ; over
I'm not sure I like her fashion sense - it's a little too dramatic and exaggerated for my taste.
over the top
The design of the house is simple and practical but not particularly attractive.
functional
A new release, a blockbuster, an art-house movie, a foreign language film.
film
I'm not keen _________ choral music.
on
I feel quite indifferent ________ most sculpture.
to
I prefer simple, well-cut clothes that don't go out of fashion.
classic
High-rise apartments, a high-tech skycraper, a building of historical interest, aa slum.
architecture
An oil-portrait, a watercolour landscpae, a sculpture, an abstracct painting.
visual arts
I am quite passionate __________ designer labels.
about
I have quite traditional tastes __________ music.
in
My parents are a little old-fashioned in their taste; they prefer traditional, plain designs.
conservative
A catwalk model, a designer label, a high street trend, a fashion designer.
fashion
A stand-up comedian, an opera, a ballet, a stage play.
performing arts
I can see the attraction ________ abstract art but it doesn't appeal __________ me at all.
of ; to
I would much rather watch an art-house film __________ a blockbuster.
than
I always think Italian women have a very distinctive style, unlike any other.
unique
A top ten hit, choral music, an orchestral piece, a cover version.
music
A broadsheet newspaper, a tabloid, a current affairs programme, a weekly magazine.
traditional media
I;m not a big fan ________ high street fashion.
of
Tablets and e-readers are very much _________ fashion at the moment.
in