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THEME 20 SHOPPING

Listening

a) Answer the following questions.
1. How does fast fashion differ from slow fashion?
2. What are the environmental impacts of fast fashion?
3. What is the concept of sustainable fashion?
4. How can consumers support sustainable fashion?

b) Listen to the conversation and write what Ally and Jim are talking about.
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c) Listen to the conversation again and choose the correct option.
1. Ally’s jumpsuit worn out fast because ___.
a. she wore it in dirty places b. it was made of poor materials
2. Her cousin Jim recommends her ___.
a. fast fashion products b. eco-fashion products

3. Synthetic materials are bad for the planet earth because they ___.
a. harm the environment b. are very expensive
4. Sustainable fashion products are more expensive because of their ___.
a. design quality b. transport expenses
5. Slow fashion products save us money in the long run because they ___.
a. are cheaper b. last longer
SPEAKING
a) Read the instructions below and prepare a short presentation comparing two products.

CHOOSE a product.

COMPARE it with at least three other similar products of different brands,

types, etc. in terms of their price and other features.
PRESENT it to your classmates.

b) Write the given adjectives into the correct raw.

repairable protective old-fashioned reversible next to nothing silk long wearing
smart reasonable cotton cheap delicate comfortable stylish
Look
Quality
Fabric / Material
Practicability

Price
c) Look at the hoodies in the pictures and compare them in terms of their price, quality, and other features using the adjectives
in ‘Exercise b’.

fleece
£ 35.99
£ 19.99
£ 29.99
£ 26.99
polyester
100% cotton
cotton jersey
English for Preparatory Class 239