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What is the main focus of the story discussed in the text?

• The exploration of space

• The development of technology

• The impact of clothing on the environment and society

• The history of music

Who is Lucy Seagull?

• A scientist studying climate change

• A journalist and broadcaster obsessed with the fashion industry's impacts

• A fashion designer

• A CEO of a major clothing brand

What has significantly changed in the fashion industry according to the text?

• The move back to traditional handcrafted clothes

• The reinvention towards fast fashion

• The shift towards producing only luxury items

• The decrease in clothing production

As of the 1960s, what percentage of clothing was made in America?

• 3%

• 75%

• 50%

• 95%

What is 'fast fashion'?

• A fashion trend that focuses on vintage styles

• A model of producing and selling clothes quickly and cheaply

• A movement towards slower production for sustainability

• A type of clothing for athletes

What tragic event brought attention to the hidden side of fashion?

• A scandal involving the use of animal fur

• The bankruptcy of a leading fashion brand

• A fire in a major American fashion outlet

• The collapse of an eight-story building in Bangladesh

What is the main argument of those who justify low wages and unsafe conditions in garment factories?

• There are no other industries available for workers

• Workers prefer these conditions to farming

• It helps keep the tradition of handcrafting clothes alive

• It's part of a process that raises living standards over time

Who is Safia Minney?

• The founder and CEO of People Tree, a fair trade fashion brand

• A global ambassador for fast fashion

• A famous actress promoting luxury fashion brands

• The founder of a non-profit organization for animal rights

What does 'fair trade' aim to correct?

• The global imbalance of food distribution

• The lack of fashion schools in developing countries

• Social injustice in the international trading system

• The imbalance in global technology distribution

What systemic issue does the text suggest needs to be addressed for real change in the fashion industry?

• The lack of fashion shows in developing countries

• The economic system that prioritizes profit over people

• The need for more fashion designers

• The consumer culture of buying more clothes