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Словообразование упражнение №23

For questions 1-10 read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of the line to form a word that fits in the space in the same line. The first answer has been given as an example.


The (1) theme is one of the strongest off-duty moods for winter. Inspired by the Grimm brothers' classic fairy tales, native costumes and a return to (2) , the result is a series of rural themes that are heavy in texture and tribal patternings. The British design duo Clements Ribeiro, Consuelo Castiglioni of the cult Italian label Marni and Jean Paul Gaultier are chiefly (3) for (4) this rustic revolution on the British high street. Their version of Nineties folk has quickly filtered down to fashion chains and department stores. Styles include tie-dye and devore dervisher skirts; felted "blanket" jackets, often covered in (5) , patchwork or trims; sheepskin and hand-stitched leather coats; the new-long length in dresses; and tailored suits made from shirts with pretty pin-tucks. Clements Ribeiro's range for Dorothy Perkins also captures the essence of their (6) main-line folk-inspired collection.
Meanwhile, hidden among the usual festive velvets and sequins at Monsoon is a range of corduroy dresses, embroidered waistcoats and patterned sweaters — all of which suit the new mood. Kookai and Morgan veer towards a boho-rustic look that manages to remain (7) yet extremely alluring. While rich pickings abound in fashion depart- ments on the high street, many specialist craft shops provide the genuine article at a fraction of the price. At Tumi, the Latin American chain, hand-knitted Alpaca sweaters — similar to those (8) selling in the Gaultier range for ?200-plus — can be snapped up for less than ?30. With the home-made look all the rage, it might even be worth digging out granny's (9) needles. However, be warned: bulky folkloric styles are not always kind to the figure. Make sure you keep part of your layered (10) long, loose and plain if your jacket, coat or sweater is thick and patterned.




1. FOLKLORE 2. HAND 3. RESPONSE 4. SPARKLE 5. EMBROIDER 6. INFLUENCE 7. YOUTH 8. CURRENT 9. KNIT 10. FIT