ESL Podcast 619 – Packing Clothes for a Trip Flashcards
to put things into suitcases, boxes, or bags, especially for traveling
Nick: Aren’t you done …. yet? We need to leave for the airport in 15
minutes.
Mariah: I’m almost done. I just need to finish packing my garment bag.
Don’t forget to pack your toothbrush and underwear.
a type of suitcase in the shape of a bag that zips around long
dresses or suit jackets and has a small hole in the top for the hanger, so that
clothes can be hung up without being folded
Nick: Aren’t you done packing yet? We need to leave for the airport in 15
minutes.
Mariah: I’m almost done. I just need to finish packing my …..
- I don’t mind putting folded sweaters and pants into a suitcase, but I’d rather
hang dresses and suits in a garment bag.
a long, thin line or fold in fabric, especially in clothing that was folded
poorly or was placed underneath something heavy for a long period of time
Nick: You’re bringing a garment bag? What for?
Mariah: For my dresses, of course. I don’t want them to get ….. in them. I
have a bag for shoes, belts, handbags, and other accessories; two suitcases for
clothes, swimsuits, underwear, and socks; and a carry-on for my makeup and
toiletries.
- No matter how much time I spend ironing this shirt, I can’t get rid of all the
wrinkles.
long piece of leather or fabric that is put around one’s waist and tied or
buckled in front, used to hold up one’s pants and/or for fashion
Nick: You’re bringing a garment bag? What for?
Mariah: For my dresses, of course. I don’t want them to get wrinkles in them. I
have a bag for shoes, ….., handbags, and other accessories; two suitcases for
clothes, swimsuits, underwear, and socks; and a carry-on for my makeup and
toiletries.
If you wear a brown belt, you’re supposed to wear matching brown shoes.
purse; a bag held in a woman’s hand or placed over her shoulder,
usually used to carry money, identification, makeup, and other things she needs
throughout the day
Nick: You’re bringing a garment bag? What for?
Mariah: For my dresses, of course. I don’t want them to get wrinkles in them. I
have a bag for shoes, belts, ….., and other accessories; two suitcases for
clothes, swimsuits, underwear, and socks; and a carry-on for my makeup and
toiletries.
- Do you keep your cell phone in your handbag, or in your pocket?
something that one wears to look more beautiful, but not a
necessary piece of clothing, such as jewelry, a belt, a scarf, a hat, and more
Nick: You’re bringing a garment bag? What for?
Mariah: For my dresses, of course. I don’t want them to get wrinkles in them. I
have a bag for shoes, belts, handbags, and other ……; two suitcases for
clothes, swimsuits, underwear, and socks; and a carry-on for my makeup and
toiletries.
- This is a casual dress, but with the right accessories, it could become a
beautiful dress for evening use, too.
luggage; a large bag used for carrying one’s clothing, toiletries, and
other belongings while traveling
Nick: You’re bringing a garment bag? What for?
Mariah: For my dresses, of course. I don’t want them to get wrinkles in them. I
have a bag for shoes, belts, handbags, and other accessories; two …. for
clothes, swimsuits, underwear, and socks; and a carry-on for my makeup and
toiletries
- If your suitcase weighs more than 50 pounds, the airline will charge an extra
fee.
clothing worn while swimming; bathing suit
Nick: You’re bringing a garment bag? What for?
Mariah: For my dresses, of course. I don’t want them to get wrinkles in them. I
have a bag for shoes, belts, handbags, and other accessories; two suitcases for
clothes, ….., underwear, and socks; and a carry-on for my makeup and
toiletries.
- When she was younger, she liked to wear bikinis, but now she prefers a onepiece
swimsuit.
clothing worn underneath one’s regular clothing, not meant to be
seen by other people; briefs, panties, bras, slips, and more
Nick: You’re bringing a garment bag? What for?
Mariah: For my dresses, of course. I don’t want them to get wrinkles in them. I
have a bag for shoes, belts, handbags, and other accessories; two suitcases for
clothes, swimsuites, ….., and socks; and a carry-on for my makeup and
toiletries.
- Some teenage boys like to wear their pants so low that other people can see
their underwear.
a small bag that one can take onto an airplane, keeping it with
oneself and not checking it or having it placed below the plane
Nick: You’re bringing a garment bag? What for?
Mariah: For my dresses, of course. I don’t want them to get wrinkles in them. I
have a bag for shoes, belts, handbags, and other accessories; two suitcases for
clothes, swimsuits, underwear, and socks; and a ….. for my makeup and
toiletries.
- I’m sorry, sir, but that bag is too large to be a carry-on. You’ll need to check it
with your other suitcases
liquids, gels, and pastes that are used to clean oneself and/or make
oneself more beautiful, such as toothpaste, soap, and lotion
Nick: You’re bringing a garment bag? What for?
Mariah: For my dresses, of course. I don’t want them to get wrinkles in them. I
have a bag for shoes, belts, handbags, and other accessories; two suitcases for
clothes, swimsuits, underwear, and socks; and a carry-on for my makeup and
……
- Why do women pack so many more toiletries than men do?
a dangerous, difficult, or challenging situation that might happen
in the future and that one needs to be prepared for
Nick: You’re bringing a garment bag? What for?
Mariah: For my dresses, of course. I don’t want them to get wrinkles in them. I
have a bag for shoes, belts, handbags, and other accessories; two suitcases for
clothes, swimsuits, underwear, and socks; and a carry-on for my makeup and
toiletries.
Nick: What do you need all that for?!
Mariah: I’m preparing for all …… You never know what situation you’ll
be in when you travel, and I want to be equipped with anything I’ll need.
- I know you want to have an outdoor wedding, but don’t you think you should
have a contingency plan just in case it rains that day?
having all the necessary supplies and tools; having everything one
needs for a particular purpose or situation
Nick: You’re bringing a garment bag? What for?
Mariah: For my dresses, of course. I don’t want them to get wrinkles in them. I
have a bag for shoes, belts, handbags, and other accessories; two suitcases for
clothes, swimsuits, underwear, and socks; and a carry-on for my makeup and
toiletries.
Nick: What do you need all that for?!
Mariah: I’m preparing for all contingencies. You never know what situation you’ll
be in when you travel, and I want to be ….. with anything I’ll need.
- They thought they were fully equipped for the camping trip, but they forgot their
sleeping bags!
a person who likes clothing and fashion very much and owns
much more clothing than most other people do
Nick: What do you need all that for?!
Mariah: I’m preparing for all contingencies. You never know what situation you’ll
be in when you travel, and I want to be equipped with anything I’ll need.
Nick: I should have expected this when I married a ….. I’m surprised
you didn’t bring your entire wardrobe.
Aunt Mildred is such a clothes horse! I think she owns at least 60 dresses.
all the clothes, shoes, and accessories owned by one person
Nick: What do you need all that for?!
Mariah: I’m preparing for all contingencies. You never know what situation you’ll
be in when you travel, and I want to be equipped with anything I’ll need.
Nick: I should have expected this when I married a clothes horse. I’m surprised
you didn’t bring your entire ….
- After her college graduation, Tania spent about $2,000 on new clothes so that
she could have a more professional wardrobe.
