Do men follow the fashion?

Men are generally considered to care much less about being fashionably dressed than women. Is that really so?

If we have a careful look at our contemporaries, we will see that this as­sertion is far from being true.

Most men do try to follow the fashion in some way or another.

The rhythm of modern life dictates its laws - it most emphatically requires clothes that are comfortable to wear. Hence the manner of being dressed ca­sually, even intentionally carelessly, the popularity of jeans (for all seasons, practically), all kinds of sweaters, pullovers, blazers, polo-neck sweaters, T-shirts, etc.

Suits, shirts, ties and waistcoats, let alone tailcoats and tuxidos are only worn on formal occasions. Strangely enough, all these observations refer not only to young men, but to quite mature ones (to put it mildly) as well.

But what men are most particular about is the tie. It is sometimes plain and sometimes with a most elaborate pattern, sometimes matching the colour of the shirt and suit and sometimes contrasting it. Another thing most men really care about is their shoes from laced leather ones and mocassins to boots, run­ning shoes and trainers.

In what direction will men's fashion evolve is hard to predict. Perhaps, quite a new style will emerge some day. Who knows?

Anyhow, one thing should be remembered by a man who wants to be successful: it is the well-dressed man who is remmembered, not his clothes.

UNIT EIGHT

PART1

4.

1. I was introduced to Dr. Jones last year.

2. Large areas of forests are being destroyed every day.

3. The house next to ours has been bought.

4. When we got to the park, the tennis court was being repaired, so we
couldn't play.

5. These artificial flowers are made of silk.

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6. Children under six won't be admitted to the figure skating school.

7. A special version of the book for young children has already been written.

8. Far more money is now being spent on food than before.

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1. Pygmalion was written by Bernard Shaw in 1913.

2. The name was chosen well.

3. The play was based on the well-known myth about the king of Cyprus,
who made a beautiful statue of a girl and fell in love with his own cre­
ation, when his work had been completed.

4. The play was immediately appreciated by theatrical directors and had a
long and extremely successful run both at home and abroad.

5. Lerner was impressed by Rex Harrison as Professor Higgins and he was
offered the role in the musical.

6. And who was invited to play Eliza Doolittle?

7. Julie Andrews must have been offered this role.

8. This role can't have been offered to any other actress.

1. I don't want anybody to know about this incident. Please, keep it back.

2. Shaw tried to record Cockney's actual way of speaking, but he was able
to keep it up for no more than a few pages.

3. Fashion is changing so quickly; I don't even try to keep up with it.

4. " Don't give in, keep on training and you'll be a success! ", his coach of­
ten said to him.

11.