Reading

1. Read the text. Underline the words you don't know.

Music and Fashion

There is a strong link between music and fashion. We can often associate certain types of music with a particular type of clothing or hairstyle.

In the 1960s, hippies listened to protest songs that talked about peace and love. Hippie style consisted of peace symbols printed on old T-shirts and long hair. The practice of printing messages of protest or support on T-shirts is still common.

Biker culture influences rock fashion: a leather jacket over a simple T-shirt, torn jeans and studded belts. Bands such as Guns n'Roses and Aerosmith wear these types of clothes.

Punk became popular in the 1970's, and some people still follow punk style today. Famous punk bands include the Sex Pistols from London, and the Ramones from New York. Military boots and coats, safety pins on a torn T-shirt, together with a dyed Mohawk hairstyle are common features.

Singers like Madonna and George Michael influenced 1980s fashion, which is becoming popular again. When we walk down the street, we can see girls wearing skirts over leggings, and lots of accessories such as multiple bracelets.

2. Look for the words you underlined and read the text again.

3. Answer the following questions.

a. How are music and fashion connected?

b.What things does the article say people can do with T-shirts?

c. How are punk and rock fashions similar?

d. Which styles do we still see today?

Lesson 2


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Unit 1 Feelings and Opinions