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I. Pre-Listening Exercises
Describe typical clothing people wear for each season of the year: spring, summer, fall, and winter.
 HELPFUL TIP: Wearing the right clothing for the proper occasion is important. However, cultural rules in other countries might be different from your own. Ask for advice so you do things right.
II. Listening Exercises Listen to the conversation by pressing the "Play Audio" button and answer the questions based on the information you hear. Press the "Final Score" button to check your quiz.
 곰녹음기_1.mp3
1. What does the man plan to wear during the summer months?
A. a cool hat
B. casual shoes
C. light pants
2. What is one thing the man is NOT going to pack for the winter season?
A. a coat
B. some sweaters
C. a jacket
3. What is the weather like in the spring?
A. It's windy.
B. It's rainy.
C. It's cool.
4. What is an example of an occasion where the man might need formal clothes?
A. a party
B. a business meeting
C. a wedding
5. What did the man wear to his high school graduation?
A. jeans and tennis shoes
B. a casual shirt and tie
C. a suit and dress shoes
III. Post-Listening Exercises
What are the advantages and disadvantages of buying clothing in a regular store as compared with purchasing something over the Internet? What have been your experiences in doing both?
Correct answers:
1. casual shoes
2. a coat
3. It`s rainy.
4. a wedding
5. jeans and tennis shoes
Script
Ashley: Hey, Jake. Are you ready for your trip?
Jake: Well, not really. I still have to buy some clothes.
Ashley: Well, what's the weather like where you're going?
Jake: Well, uh, it's really hot in the summer, so I'm going to buy some shorts, sandals, and a few t-shirts.
Ashley: What about the rest of the year?
Jake: People say that the fall can still be warm until November, so I'm going to buy some jeans and a few casual shirts.
Ashley: Will you need any warm clothes for the winter?
Jake: Well, the weather doesn't get too cold, but it often snows in the mountains, so I'm going to buy a couple of warm sweaters, a jacket, and a hat. I don't have room in my suitcase to pack a coat, so I'm going to wait until I get there and buy it when I really need it.
Ashley: Are you going to take anything else?
Jake: They say it rains cats and dogs in the spring, but again, I'll probably just wait and pick up a raincoat or an umbrella later on. But, I'm going to take a good pair of shoes because I plan on walking to and from school everyday.
Ashley: Do you need any clothing for formal occasions?
Jake: Well, you never know when you might needs something on the spur of the moment for a wedding or maybe someone's graduation, or a nice date, so I'll probably take some nice slacks, a dress shirt, and a couple (of) crazy ties or two.
Ashley: Um, that makes sense.
Jake: And I'll just rent a suit or tuxedo if I need anything more formal. Hey, maybe I'll get married.
Ashley: You? Married? Hah!
Jake: Wait. What are you trying to say?
Ashley: I just can't imagine you decked out in a tuxedo for any formal occasion. [What?!] I mean, for high school graduation, you wore an old pair of jeans and tennis shoes.
Jake: Hey, there was a reason for that, so let me explain. [Yeah, ha, ha.] No, really. You see, it goes like this . . .
Key Vocabulary
rest (noun): what is left over after everything else has be used, eaten, etc.
- Wow. Your suitcase is already full of shirts and shoes. What are you going to do with the rest of your clothing?
room (noun): space
- Do you have any room in your backpack for a couple more books?
pack (verb): fill a suitcase, box, or another container
- You'd better start packing your bags tonight so we don't have to rush out the door tomorrow.
rain cats and dogs (idiom): rain very hard
- Last night, I was walking home from work when it began raining cats and dogs. Unfortunately, I didn't have my umbrella with me.
pick up (phrasal verb): buy something
- Could you pick up some white socks from the store on your way home from work?
formal occasion (noun): an important event where people wear special clothing and behave politely
- I sometimes rent a tuxedo for formal occasions. I don't want to buy one that I will only wear once every few years.
on the spur of the moment (idiom): without planning or preparation
- She always makes decisions on the spur of the moment, so you never know what she's planning.
slacks (noun): good-quality pants
- You don't have to wear a suit to the event, but you might want to wear a pair of nice slacks and a conservative tie.
make sense (idiom): have a clear meaning or a sensible explanation
- It makes sense to ask teachers to wear a nice shirt and tie to work.
be decked out (idiom): dressed in formal clothes for special occasions
- Everyone was shocked when my brother came to the barbecue decked out in a white tuxedo. Then, we realized he came to propose to his girlfriend. | 
