ЕГЭ Speaking: Fashion & Shopping

ЕГЭ Exam Prep: Final Push

Topic Revision: Fashion, Shopping & Money Management.

Online Shopping

Online Shopping Task 2 (Questions)

You are considering buying a new branded jacket from an online store.

Ask 4 direct questions about:

  • Available sizes
  • Current seasonal discounts
  • Delivery time and extra charges
  • Return policy for faulty items
Problems & Solutions
  • Struggle to find the correct size
    испытывать трудности с подбором размера
  • Face hidden costs and extra charges
    сталкиваться со скрытыми расходами
  • Receive damaged or poor-quality goods
    получать некачественные товары
  • Search for seasonal sales and discounts
    искать сезонные распродажи
  • Return faulty items for a full refund
    возвращать бракованные товары

Money Matters

Money Matters Discussion
Teacher: Parent | Student: Teenager

Managing pocket money is a challenge for many teenagers.

Discuss: Why is it easy to waste money on unnecessary items? How can tracking daily expenses help you control your budget? Why is it bad to be in debt to friends?

Money Management
  • Exceed a monthly budget regularly
    регулярно превышать ежемесячный бюджет
  • Spend pocket money on essential items
    тратить карманные деньги на необходимое
  • Track daily expenses to control spending
    отслеживать расходы для контроля трат
  • Save up for a special purchase
    копить деньги на особую покупку
  • Avoid being in debt to friends
    избегать долгов перед друзьями

Personal Style

Personal Style Task 3 (Interview)

You are interviewed about fashion and clothes.

  • What clothes do you prefer to wear in your everyday life?
  • Why is it important to dress appropriately for different occasions?
  • In your opinion, how can clothes help people express their individuality?

Give full and complete answers (2-3 sentences each).

Fashion & Self-Expression
  • Express your individuality through clothing
    выражать индивидуальность через одежду
  • Make a positive impression on others
    производить положительное впечатление
  • Dress appropriately for a specific occasion
    одеваться уместно для мероприятия
  • Wear smart-casual outfits
    носить одежду в стиле смарт-кэжуал
  • Maintain a neat and tidy appearance
    поддерживать аккуратный внешний вид

Fashion Victims

Fashion Victims Task 38 (Prob & Sol)

You are working on a project about teenagers' attitude to fashion.

Discuss: What are the main problems associated with following the latest fashion trends among youth? Suggest effective solutions to these problems.

Hint: Think about peer pressure, fast fashion, and high costs.

Problems of Youth Fashion
  • Waste money on fast fashion
    тратить деньги на быструю моду
  • Feel pressured to wear expensive brands
    испытывать давление из-за брендов
  • Prioritise style over comfort
    ставить стиль выше комфорта
  • Choose high-quality garments over trends
    выбирать качество вместо трендов (решение)
  • Boost your confidence with stylish outfits
    повышать уверенность стильными образами

Where to Shop?

Where to Shop? Task 4 (+ and -)

Project: "Ways of shopping for clothes"

Compare two options: shopping online vs. going to a real shopping mall.

Focus on: Briefly outline the advantages and disadvantages of each way of shopping.

Useful Phrases & Shopping
  • An obvious advantage is...
    Очевидное преимущество заключается в...
  • A major drawback could be...
    Главным недостатком может быть...
  • Compare prices and quality carefully
    тщательно сравнивать цены и качество
  • Read customer reviews before purchasing
    читать отзывы перед покупкой
  • Wait for the price to go down
    ждать снижения цены