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a Skim the text and find the main idea.
CLOTHES FROM DIFFERENT CULTURES
Dressing is important because it gives the first profession. Not every person but also every
impression about us to people. We all have culture has its unique way of style which is
our own ways of dressing, our different tastes also a mirror to its characteristics. Here are
in fashion, and clothes. Clothes are also the some glorious traditional costumes from
symbol of membership of a social group or a around the world.

Sari Kimono
Sari is one of the most common outfit Kimono is a traditional
and national dress of Indian women. Japanese cloth. It has a long
A sari is basically a long strip of loose traditional Japanese
cloth. The length of sari varies robe with wide sleeves
from four to nine meters. A with a sash.
sari consists of 3 pieces. It is It simply means
still one of the most popular things to wear. ‘Ki’
outfits in India. A large variety means wear, and
of sari is available. They differ ‘mono’ means thing.
from each other on the basis The Japanese wear it
of design, fabric, drapes, and for weddings, funerals,
colours. or simply for relaxing at
There is a large variety home.
of outfits available in the The colours are also
markets, but no other dress a reflection of the
can be more elegant than sari. seasons. Bright colours
It can be used for formal events, are often worn in
dinners, parties and on many more summer and cooler
occasions. colours are in winter.

b Find the words in the text which means: c Read the text and answer the following
1. A set of clothes questions.
1. Why is dressing important for many people?
C
2. Having great fame and honour .
E 2. When do women wear Sari in India?
3. Very beautiful or attractive .

G 3. What does Kimono mean?
4. A religious ceremony for burying dead .
human bodies. 4. Why do people wear Kilts rarely?
F .

5. Which clothes go with Kilts?

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