1Work in pairs. Label the photos 1–4 with the words in the box.
bangle
earrings
ring
watch
1
💍
2
⌚
3
📿
4
💎
2Work in pairs. Discuss the questions with your partner.
1Do you often wear jewellery (watches, rings, earrings, etc.)? Why/Why not?
2Is there any piece of jewellery that you wear every day? Why do you always wear it?
3Read the text messages below. What are they about? Choose a, b or c.
Kirsty
Hey, guys, how are you? It's my sister's birthday next week and I've got no idea what present to get her. It's her 30th birthday so I want to buy something really special. Have you got any ideas?
Becky
Why don't you make something? Handmade presents are really special. How about making a cake or some chocolates? 🍰
Kirsty
I can't make a cake! I'm a terrible cook.
Becky
😊
Alexa
What does she like?
Kirsty
She likes dancing and singing and she sees lots of shows. She really likes jewellery, but she's got lots.
Alexa
I know! How about a jewellery-making class? They've got classes at the university on a Saturday afternoon.
Becky
That's an amazing idea! 😊
Kirsty
Yes! That's a really good idea. What do you do in the class?
Alexa
I think you can choose to make a ring or a bangle.
Kirsty
That sounds perfect. Can you send me details about the class?
Alexa
Of course!
a) the weekend
b) good habits
c) a birthday present
4Read the messages again. Choose the correct alternatives.
1 Kirsty wants to
make /
buy
her sister a present.
2 Kirsty says she isn't a
good /
bad
cook.
3 Kirsty's sister likes singing and
dancing /
drawing.
4 There are jewellery-making classes at the
school /
university.
5 The classes are on Saturday
mornings /
afternoons.
6 You can make a bangle or
a ring /
earrings
in the classes.
5Watch the video and answer the questions.
1. What is Mads' job?
2. What does Mads do before she makes a piece of jewellery?
3. Who are Alex and Nicky?
4. What do Nigel and Mads make?
6Watch the video again. Are the sentences true (T) or false (F)?
1
Nigel says that handmade products are usually cheap.
T
F
2
Goodman Morris make some of their jewellery by hand.
T
F
3
Mads asks customers about the size and style of jewellery they want.
T
F
4
Mads uses a computer to design the bangle.
T
F
5
Alex designs a lot of the jewellery.
T
F
6
Nicky puts photos of the jewellery online.
T
F
7
Mads uses gold to make most of the bangles.
T
F
8
It takes about 20 minutes to make the design on the bangle.
T
F
7aWatch the video from 02:44–04:40. Complete the instructions with the words in the box.
bend
cut
join
polish
use
1. Well, the last thing we need to do is
it on that machine over there.
2. Next, we need to
the two ends together.
3. So, you can
it.
4. Now, we
a hammer to work on the design.
5. And
it into the right shape like this.
7bMatch the instructions 1–5 (Ex 7a) to photos A–E.
8Work in pairs. Discuss the questions.
1Do you like the bangle Nigel and Mads make in the video? Why/Why not?
2Do you think it looks difficult to make the bangle? Why/Why not?
9aWork in pairs. Read the questions Mads asks customers and write two more questions.
1What kind of metal do you want to use?
2What style do you want?
3How big do you want it to be?
9bYou're going to design a piece of jewellery for your partner.
Student A — the designer
Ask Student B questions and draw a design for them.
Student B — the customer
Answer Student A's questions. Then swap roles and repeat.
💬 Example:
A: "What kind of metal do you want to use?"
B: "Silver, please."
A: "What kind of metal do you want to use?"
B: "Silver, please."