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C. Match the adverbial clauses with the main clauses.

1. Although it had been around for years,
2. Wherever there are stars,
3. Whereas men can wear the same suit to numerous events,
4. If you were caught wearing fabric reserved for the wealthy in the Middle Ages,
5. Unless you were born into a noble family,
6. Despite the fact that they may have just won an award,
7. As long as people continue to buy glossy magazines,
8. Whether you like it or not,

a. the fashion police would fine or arrest you.
b. Breakfast at Tiffany’s established the little black dress as a must-have item.
c. women are more frequently asked about their outfit than their achievements.
d. people will often make a first impression based on the clothes you’re wearing.
e. there will be a market for paparazzi.
f. you would have made your own clothes until the 19 century.
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g. there are paparazzi snapping pics of their outfits.

h. women are expected to have a different outfit each time.

D. Complete the sentences with your own ideas.

1. Although I spend a lot of money on clothes, .
2. Despite the low prices in the sales, .
3. Given that women generally spend more on clothes than men, .
4. anywhere I can.
5. Unless I won the lottery, .
6. As long as people continue to follow fashion, .

7. like they’re going out of fashion.
8. Whereas men’s fashion tends to be fairly simple, .

E. Discuss with a partner. Do you agree?
a. While I used to be more concerned with my appearance, nowadays I realise there are more important
things to worry about.
b. Although they “may be” better quality, I prefer buying high-street brands than designer labels.
c. Wherever I travel to, I always like to buy some clothes or accessories to remind me of my trip.
d. As long as stars like Lady Gaga continue to be fashion icons, there will always be people willing to
spend money on haute couture.

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