6 Read the text and choose the correct answer, A, B or C. Fashion and the Human Form. In every period throughout history there have been specific ideas of what the perfect human body should look like. Different body types have gone ___ and out of fashion just like clothes and hairstyles, and these ideals led to the ___ of fashions. The ancient Greeks, who admired slim, athletic bodies, went for a casual look, with soft ___ and comfortable shapes. In Britain, the Elizabethans preferred women's clothes which forced their bodies into totally unnatural shapes, causing a lot of discomfort. During the early 19th century, Europeans believed that the Greek look was the best, and women's clothes became much more comfortable, but this did not last. The Victorians thought that a very small waist made women attractive, and women wore such tight garments they sometimes caused actual injuries. Nowadays, some of the most ___ designers make clothes that fit all shapes and sizes. But judging by all the diet plans, exercise programmes and plastic surgery procedures that are available, it seems that things ___ much up to now. 1 A on B in C at. 2 A created B creative C creation. 3 A fabrics B skins C suits. 4 A success B succeeded C successful. 5 A haven't changed B didn't change C haven't been changing.

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Fashion and the Human Form
Мода и человеческое тело

In every period throughout history there have been specific ideas of what the perfect human body should look like. Different body types have gone in and out of fashion just like clothes and hairstyles, and these ideals led to the creation of fashions. The ancient Greeks, who admired slim, athletic bodies, went for a casual look, with soft fabrics and comfortable shapes. In Britain, the Elizabethans preferred women's clothes which forced their bodies into totally unnatural shapes, causing a lot of discomfort. During the early 19th century, Europeans believed that the Greek look was the best, and women's clothes became much more comfortable, but this did not last. The Victorians thought that a very small waist made women attractive, and women wore such tight garments they sometimes caused actual injuries. Nowadays, some of the most successful designers make clothes that fit all shapes and sizes. But judging by all the diet plans, exercise programmes and plastic surgery procedures that are available, it seems that things haven't changed much up to now.

В каждом историческом периоде существовали определённые представления о том, как должно выглядеть идеальное человеческое тело. Разные типы телосложения, как и одежда с причёсками, входили в моду и выходили из неё, а эти идеалы приводили к созданию модных тенденций. Древние греки, восхищавшиеся стройными атлетичными телами, предпочитали непринуждённый стиль, мягкие ткани и удобные формы. В Британии в елизаветинскую эпоху предпочитали женскую одежду, которая придавала телу совершенно неестественные очертания и причиняла сильный дискомфорт. В начале XIX века европейцы считали греческий облик идеалом, и женская одежда стала гораздо удобнее, но это продолжалось недолго. Викторианцы полагали, что очень тонкая талия делает женщину привлекательной. Женщины носили настолько тесную одежду, что она порой причиняла настоящие травмы. В наши дни некоторые из самых успешных дизайнеров создают одежду, подходящую для самых разных фигур и размеров. Но, судя по многочисленным диетам, программам тренировок и доступным процедурам пластической хирургии, кажется, что до сих пор мало что изменилось.

Ответы: 1 — B (in: выражение go in and out of fashion — «входить в моду и выходить из неё»); 2 — C (creation, существительное после the); 3 — A (fabrics — ткани); 4 — C (successful, прилагательное перед существительным designers); 5 — A (haven't changed, Present Perfect в контексте периода, продолжающегося до настоящего времени).