✧ Individual Worksheet ✧
Subject: English | Topic: Fashion in the land of great steppe
Grade: 11 Student name: ____________________________ Date: ________________
Dear student!
This worksheet will help you explore traditional Kazakh fashion and express your ideas in English. You will read, think, and create. Read each task carefully. Write your answers in the spaces provided. Use full sentences where possible. You can also add small sketches if you like. Good luck!
Task 1. Vocabulary detective (2 points)
Read the short text below. Five words are bolded. Using the context (the sentences around them), write what you think each word means in English. The first one is done for you as an example.
“The shaqsha, a tall felt hat, was worn by warriors; today it inspires avant‑garde designers who juxtapose traditional embroidery with minimalist cuts – a true amalgam of epochs. Many modern Kazakh fashion houses use ornate patterns inspired by ancient petroglyphs. They also experiment with texture, blending smooth silk with coarse wool. This creative approach helps preserve cultural heritage while making it fresh.”
| Bolded word | Your guess (in English) | Clue from text |
|---|---|---|
| shaqsha | (example) a type of tall felt hat | “a tall felt hat” |
| amalgam | ||
| ornate | ||
| texture | ||
| preserve |