Cossack clothes». Методический материал для урока «Shopping for clothes. Module 7» в 5 классе

«Cossack clothes»

Shopping for clothes. Module 7. English in Use. Spotlight 5.

Методический материал для урока в 5 классе.

1. Match the texts to the pictures:

1. Sharovaryare a traditional element of Cossack clothing, characterized by a special cut. The trousers are wider, which makes it much easier to get on a horse. A distinctive feature of the clothing is the presence of stripes, which served as an additional sign of distinction for Cossacks.

2. Kosovorotkaswith embroidery. Worn under the uniform. The shirt was tied with a belt from woolen threads and worn loose over the trousers. Cossacks' undershirts were embroidered by their wives or mothers. They were considered amulets that protect in the battle. When a warrior died, this wardrobe item was burned.

3. Beshmet is a caftan made of different fabrics on a lining. A beshmet of a standard color and cut was part of the uniform of all Cossack troops. Young Cossacks wore beshmets in the summer during festivities and holidays. ElderlyCossacks wore quilted beshmets at home. The collar was always standing, the sleeves were narrow and long. It was belted with a so-called saber leather belt, decorated with copper and silver plaques.

4. Chekmen is an old Cossack outerwear, comfortable for horse riding. It was made of cloth, with a waist and wide sleeves, pulled in at the wrist with a cuff.

5. Burka is a cloak cape without openings for the arms, felted from coarse wool. The name probably comes from the Russian designation of the color - "brown". It protected from rain, snow, cold, heat, wind. At a halt, it served as a bedding and a blanket at the same time. Thrown over poles, it played the role of a screen or tent.

6. Bashlyk is a pointed cloth hood worn in bad weather over some headdress to protect against cold, rain and the sun's heat. It has long blade-like ends for wrapping around the neck.

1. a) Read the dialogue between the shop assistant and a customer.

• Shop assistant: Good morning, Sir. How can I help you?

• Stepan: I’m looking for a kosovorotka. 

• Shop assistant: The kosovorotkas are over here. Any particular colour?

• Stepan: A white one with embroidery, please.

• Shop assistant: What size are you?

• Stepan: I’m a size 17 collar.

• Shop assistant: What about this one?

• Stepan: That’s fine. Thank you.

• Shop assistant: You’re welcome!

• Stepan: How much is it?

• Shop assistant: That’s 4800 rubles, please.

• Stepan: Here you are.

• Shop assistant: Thank you. Have a nice day!

b) Read again, and answer the questions.

1) What is Stepan looking for?

2) What colour does he want?

3) What size is he?

4) How much does it cost?

3. You want to buy some clothes. Use the pictures to act out the dialogue between you and your classmate. Use Ex. 2(a)as a model.

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