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Tom Helen, what is this on your table? Did you borrow Alaaddin’s Helen I wish I could say no to people when I need to. I always know the
magic lamp? train wreck, which is coming closer, but I can’t stop it somehow.
Helen You’re such a kidder, Tom. It’s not a magic lamp. It’s a souvenir. Tom I wish you could grow a cold heart.
I purchased it from a shop in Jordan on one of my trips. Helen I hope one day. What would you wish from my magical lamp?
Tom Oh, have you been there? I’ve always wondered about Jordan, Tom I wish I had an undo button with which I could turn back in time
actually. to fix my mistakes, undo my anger, undo every stupid word that
Helen It’s a different kind of geography. I’m sure you’ll like it. came out of my mouth, undo the misunderstandings and so on.
Tom How I wish I were there now. Helen I really loved your button. Maybe you let me use it, ha!
Helen Hope you make it one day, Tom. Tom I’ll think about it.
Tom Hope so. By the way, if you were asked to make a wish by this Helen You’re bad! What about your next wish?
lamp, what would it be, Helen? Tom I wish I had the ability to shapeshift into any form like objects in
Helen Hmm, Let me think for a while. I think it would be the ability to tell pockets included.
stories beautifully. Helen I must admit you’re so creative. Which object is on your mind?
Tom What do you mean? Tom I wish I were your sunglasses so that I could easily travel with
Helen I mean, I wish I had people around me to hear the words that are you.
poured out so fluently from my mouth into absolute masterpieces. Helen Oh, forget about it because I regularly lose my sunglasses.
Tom You want people to hear the magic that flows from your tongue.
That’s really compelling. One more, please.

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Ally Oh! Look at the jumpsuit I’ve bought last winter! I only wore it Jim Consider it as a counter-movement to fast fashion. It may be
three times, but it looks so worn out! more expensive, but there is a reason behind that. All the
Jim Oh, my dear cousin, Ally! You probably bought it from a products are well-designed and produced responsibly to
fast fashion brand, right? Let me check its materials. take care of our planet. They are made from natural materials,
Polyester, acrylic, nylon… All of them are synthetic fibres. No such as organic or recycled cotton and wool. This means
surprisethat it gets thrown out after a few wears. they have less toxic waste and can break down in nature
Ally It’s my favourite brand where I find the latest trends at very easily.
cheap prices. But it drives me crazy to see my precious Ally How does a college student like me afford those prices?
clothes in such a bad condition at the end of each season. Jim Look. First of all, a slow fashion product lasts ten times longer
Jim Have you ever heard of the term sustainable fashion? It’s than a fast fashion piece. So, you buy once and use it for
also called as eco-fashion or slow fashion. years. Second, not all sustainable fashion is expensive.
Ally I think I’ve no idea what you’re talking about, Jim. The only There are many options if you look around. The thrift stores,
thing I understand here is the word eco, and all the apparels the vintage or second-hand shops are now everywhere.
with this tag are always very expensive. They sell cool and stylish pieces for super cheap prices. At
Jim All your cheap and trendy clothes are made of inorganic the end of the day, you spend less when you prefer slow
materials which are damaging our planet. Also, they’re fashion.
made in very poor countries, where manufacturers work Ally I’ve never looked at fashion from this perspective, Jim. Thank
under harsh conditions. But slow fashion is just the opposite. you so much for broadening my mind.
Ally Jim, I didn’t know that. This is really sad and unfair! Well then,
tell me the difference in sustainable fashion.

256 English for Preparatory Class