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WRITING GUIDE
A. TASK
Write a fact file about fads and fashions from a decade in the past century.
B. THINK AND PLAN
1. What period are you writing about?
2. What was fashionable then? How do those fashions compare to fashions for young people today?
3. What were the most popular crazes of the time?
4. What music was popular? Where did people listen to it and how did they buy it?
5. What technology was new and important? What gadgets were popular?
C. WRITE
Use your notes from section B and the headings from the model text to help you.
D. CHECK
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Tham khảo
Fads and fashions of the nineties in Việt Nam
During this decade, the most common outfit for people was patterned shirts and high-waisted jeans. Especially, teenagers used to wear slip dresses or crop tops. Some fashion fads are popular again with young people today.
In those days, Vietnamese pop and ballad music developed. People used to listen to music on the radio or go to concerts. Music groups started to become popular, for instance Tam ca Áo trắng and Ba Con Mèo.
It was the decade when technology was more developed. Mobile phone started to be used in the 1990s, Mobile-phone was the first mobile network in Vietnam.
There were crazes for fun things, for example cartoons or comics that attracted teenagers.
Fashion and trends are important factors in human life, reflecting individuality and style. In a decade in the previous century, many fashion trends emerged and created a frenzy within the community.
During this decade, fashion underwent several changes. For example, the 1920s were the era of the "Jazz Age". Women began wearing short dresses, creating a sense of freedom and progressive outlook. In contrast to the traditional and rigid clothing of the previous century, this decade witnessed innovation in how people dressed.
Furthermore, other styles and trends also emerged during this decade. For instance, men often wore waistcoats, tailored trousers, and bowties to create an elegant style.
Alongside fashion, many other trends and preferences emerged during this decade. For example, group dances, such as the Charleston, became a lively and vibrant part of life. Entertainment activities like watching movies and listening to music also gained popularity.
In terms of music, previous decades saw the development of various music genres. Jazz and swing became popular music genres in the 1920s. People often listened to music through radios and purchased records to enjoy their favorite tunes.
In conclusion, the previous decade witnessed the development and changes in fashion and trends. The trends and styles of that time had a profound influence on the lives and culture of people.