English Vocabulary Booster: Interesting Facts
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Skirts can be worn for a variety of occasions, from casual to formal.
Skirts have been worn for centuries, and they continue to be a popular fashion item today.
Additional interesting facts:
The first skirts were made of animal skins and were worn by both men and women.
In the Middle Ages, skirts were often worn over breeches or trousers.
In the 19th century, skirts became more elaborate and were often worn with corsets.
In the 20th century, skirts became shorter and more casual.
Today, skirts are available in a wide variety of styles to suit all tastes and occasions.
Skirt lengths:
Mini skirt: above the knee
Knee-length skirt: at the knee
Midi skirt: below the knee but above the ankle
Maxi skirt: at or below the ankle
Skirt types:
A-line skirt: a skirt that is wider at the bottom than at the waist
Circle skirt: a skirt that is cut in a circle
Pencil skirt: a narrow, straight skirt
Pleated skirt: a skirt with pleats
Ruffle skirt: a skirt with ruffles
Tiered skirt: a skirt with multiple layers of fabric
WORDLIST:
type of clothing –
waist – талия
cover – покрывать
gender – пол
although – хотя
commonly associated – обычно ассоциируется
length – длина
cotton – хлопок
silk – шелк
denim – деним
leather – кожа
plain – однотонный
patterned – узорчатый
embellishments – украшения
beads – бусины
sequins –
lace – кружево
occasions – случаи
breeches – бриджи
became more elaborate – стали более сложными
above the knee – выше колена
above the ankle – выше щиколотки
circle skirt – юбка-солнце
narrow – узкий
pleated skirt – плиссированная юбка
ruffle skirt – юбка с рюшами
tiered skirt – многоярусная юбка
multiple layers of fabric – несколько слоев ткани
BONES
Bones are the hard tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates.
Bones provide support and protection for the body, and they also help to facilitate movement.
Bones are made up of a protein called collagen and a mineral called calcium phosphate.
The human body has 206 bones.
The longest bone in the body is the femur, which is the thigh bone.
The smallest bone in the body is the stapes, which is located in the middle ear.
Bones are constantly being remodeled, with new bone being created and old bone being broken down.
Bones are living tissue, and they contain blood vessels and nerves.
Bones can heal themselves if they are broken.
Additional interesting facts:
Bones are stronger than steel, pound for pound.
Bones make up about 14% of the body's weight.
Bones help to store calcium and phosphorus.
Bones help to produce red blood cells.
Bones can be affected by a variety of diseases, including osteoporosis, arthritis, and cancer.
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