Exercise 2. The Kilt
Traditional clothes represent a culture.
Read about the Scottish Kilt and complete the paragraphs with the correct form of the passive voice from the box. There is one extra.
The famous Scottish kilt (1) in the 16th century as a traditional dress for men and boys in the Scottish Highlands. It (2) as a skirt type of garment with pleats at knee height.
Since the 19th century, it (3) with the wider culture of Scotland, or with the Celtic (and more specifically Gaelic) heritage even more broadly. It (4) of woollen cloth in a tartan pattern.
Although the kilt (5) on formal occasions as well as the Highland games and sports events, it (6) as an item of informal male clothing in recent years, returning to its roots as an everyday garment.
Particularly in North America kilts (7) for casual wear in a variety of materials. Alternative fastenings and pockets may be inserted to avoid the need for a sporran.
Kilts (8) as female wear for some sports such as field hockey in the last few years.
Since the 19th century, it (3) with the wider culture of Scotland, or with the Celtic (and more specifically Gaelic) heritage even more broadly. It (4) of woollen cloth in a tartan pattern.
Although the kilt (5) on formal occasions as well as the Highland games and sports events, it (6) as an item of informal male clothing in recent years, returning to its roots as an everyday garment.
Particularly in North America kilts (7) for casual wear in a variety of materials. Alternative fastenings and pockets may be inserted to avoid the need for a sporran.
Kilts (8) as female wear for some sports such as field hockey in the last few years.