August 24, 2022

Vocabulary Word of the day (Brittanica) concoct /kənˈkɑːkt/ verb 1 : to make (a food or drink) by mixing different things together The drink was first concocted by a bartender in New York. She concocted a stew from the leftovers. 2 : to invent or develop (a plan, story, etc.) especially in order to trick or deceive someone They had concocted [=devised] a scheme/plan to steal money from the company. He concocted [=fabricated, invented] an elaborate excuse for why he couldn't come in to work today.

Trivia: What day is it Today? August 24, 2022 - International Strange Music Day - Kobe Bryant Day - Pluto Demoted Day - St Bartholomew History (Patron of tanners, plasterers, tailors, leatherworkers, bookbinders, farmers, housepainters, butchers, and glove makers)

Topic: Fashion 1. Are you a fashionable person? 2. What is fashion? 3. Who is fashionable that you know? 4. Do you read fashion magazines? 5. Which season is it the easiest to be fashionable? 6. Can you be fashionable without spending money? 7. Who is the most fashionable in your family? Why do you think so? 8. Where is a fashionable city in your country? 9. Do you think your friends are fashionable? 10. Are you dressed fashionably today? 11. Why do some people ignore fashion? 12. Who is the most fashionable teacher you know?

Topic: Design 1. Do you think design is important? Why? 2. Have you ever designed anything? 3. What are some well designed products? 4. What are some poorly designed products? 5. Are there any designers you admire? 6. Have you done any interior design in your home? 7. Would you like to be a web designer? 8. How would you design a new mode of transport?

Topic: Fashion Part 2 1. How much do you spend getting ready to go to school? College? Work? Out with friends? To a party? Do the times vary much? 2. When and where did you buy an article of clothing you're wearing right now? Why did you choose it? 3. Have you ever gotten an item of clothing tailored? When? What was it for? 4. In your country do children have to wear school uniform? Do you think it is a good idea or not? 5. What would you do or feel if you were refused entry to somewhere because of what you are wearing? 6. Do you think dress codes should be adhered to if requested on an invitation? 7. What would you wear to meet royalty or the President of your country? 8. Would you go to a fancy dress party? Why or why not?