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C. Match the two halves of the sentence.

1. He spends money on fashion a. although she studied design at university.
2. We need to find a shop b. as if his life depended on it.
3. You need to make a good impression c. as long as the shop is still open.
at job interviews d. even if that means buying a new outfit.
4. We can pick up some trainers later e. given that so many people are buying his
5. You’ll never be able to buy a pair of his shoes designs.
6. I recommend wearing loose clothes when you fly f. unless you save for a very long time!
7. I’m surprised he isn’t more famous g. where we can get some new sunglasses.
8. She actually got a job in teaching h. wherever you’re travelling to.

D. Choose the correct conjunction. Discuss with a partner.

1. How would you feel given that / if you were a celebrity and people criticised your fashion sense?
2. Would you want to work in fashion even though / whereas it’s difficult to make a name for yourself?
3. How would you feel working in an industry as long as / where people can be highly critical of your work?
4. To what extent do you feel as though / unless fashion is losing its importance?

E. Complete the sentences with your own ideas.

1. Given that designer brands are so expensive, .
2. Whether you’re wearing the right outfit or not, .
3. Wherever there are shoe shops, .
4. If someone asks me my opinion about their outfit, .
5. As long as people continue to buy designer brands, .
6. Although haute couture is expensive, .
7. While buying clothes in department stores is often cheaper, .
8. as though fashion is all that matters.

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