A2CEFRWriting25 min

Writing: Clothes and shopping

Clothes and shopping

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How to use this lesson

For the teacher: Use this 25-minute lesson to practice clothes vocabulary and guide students to write a short paragraph. Check their practice answers on screen and let the AI grade their writing paragraphs automatically.

For the learner: First, finish the vocabulary games in Module 1 to review shopping words. Next, write your own paragraph in Module 2 and read the helpful sample in Module 3.

Part A: Put the words in the right order

Rewrite each sentence correctly.

1. can / on / I / jacket / this / try / ?

____ (Type the correct sentence here...)

2. these / fit / do / not / shoes / me / .

____ (Type the correct sentence here...)

3. got / my / a / coat / pocket / has / big / .

____ (Type the correct sentence here...)

4. students / wear / a / school / uniform / must / .

____ (Type the correct sentence here...)

Part B: Fill in the blanks

Use the words from this word bank: sale, receipt, size, loose, fashion.

1. Everything is cheap today because the shop has a big ___.

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2. Always keep your paper ___ to show you bought the shirt.

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3. What ___ are your shoes? I need number 39.

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4. These trousers are very big around my legs, so they feel quite ___.

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5. My sister reads magazines because she loves modern ___.

____

Part C: Choose the correct word

Pick the best word to complete the sentence.

1. I cannot breathe easily because this shirt collar is too ___.

____ a. tight____ b. loose____ c. fashion

2. Excuse me, where can I ___ this dress before buying it?

____ a. receipt____ b. uniform____ c. try on

3. The nurse put her pen inside her coat ___.

____ a. size____ b. pocket____ c. sale

4. The blue sweater is just right; it will ___ you well.

____ a. fit____ b. try on____ c. loose

Part D: Match a question to its answer

Match each shopping question on the left to its natural answer.

Question
Answer A
Medium, please.
Answer B
Yes, here it is.
Answer C
Over there, near the mirrors.
1. What size do you take?
____Medium, please.____Yes, here it is.____Over there, near the mirrors.
2. Where can I try this on?
____Medium, please.____Yes, here it is.____Over there, near the mirrors.
3. Do you have your receipt?
____Medium, please.____Yes, here it is.____Over there, near the mirrors.

Write your paragraph

Now use your unit words to write about clothes.

Task

Write a short paragraph about what you wear for a special day.

Length: Write 60-80 words.

Sentence Starters

You can begin your sentences with these words:

  • For a special day I wear ...
  • My ... is (colour).
  • It fits me well / It is a bit tight.
  • I don't wear ... because it is too ...
  • I feel ... in these clothes

Checklist

Before you submit, check that your paragraph includes:

  • the occasion
  • two clothes
  • how they fit
  • one thing you do not wear
  • how you feel
____ (For a special day I wear...)

Model Answer

Read this good example to see how the starters work together.

Special Day Clothes (67 words)

For a special day I wear nice clothes to my cousin's wedding. My jacket is dark blue and my white shirt has a small pocket. It fits me well, but my black trousers are a bit tight today. I don't wear my casual T-shirt because it is too informal for a family party. I feel happy and smart in these clothes when I take photos with everyone.

Why this works

For a special day I wear: This phrase names the party clearly at the start.
My jacket is [colour]: This shows the color of your clothes simply.
It fits me well: This explains that the size of the item is just right.
I don't wear ... because it is too ...: This gives a clear reason why an item of clothing is wrong.
I feel ... in these clothes: This shares your mood and feelings in a natural way.

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