How Fast Fashion Became Faster — and Worse for the Earth

Discuss the changes in consumer behavior towards fast fashion during the pandemic as mentioned in the essay.

• Consumer behavior shifted towards more sustainable fashion choices.

• There was an increase in demand for fast fashion.

• Consumers showed no change in behavior towards fast fashion.

• Fast fashion became less popular due to economic constraints.

Which of the following is a business strategy used by fast fashion retailers during the pandemic?

• Increasing online presence

• Reducing product variety

• Focusing on physical stores

• Eliminating discounts

How do fast fashion practices contribute to environmental harm, based on the essay?

• By promoting sustainable practices

• By reducing waste and pollution

• By increasing carbon footprint and waste

• By conserving natural resources

What is the upper part of a woman's dress called?

• Bodice

• Skirt

• Hemline

• Sleeve

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What is the entire sequence of steps involved in manufacturing goods and bringing them to the consumer called?

• The entire sequence of steps involved in manufacturing goods and bringing them to the consumer is called the supply chain.

• Production line

• Logistics network

• Distribution channel

Based on the graph 'Textiles Sent to Landfill (U.S.)', what was the approximate amount of textiles sent to landfill in 2015?

• 6,280 m

• 7,570 m

• 8,900 m

• 11,150 m

Which TWO statements best state the key ideas of the text?

• The primary argument against fast fashion is that it is made from expensive materials that harm the environment.

• Demand for fast fashion increased as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, when consumers turned to online retailers.

• Clothing companies have adopted new approaches to clothing production that reduce the amount of pollution they produce.

• More schools should implement new policies to restrict students from wearing fast fashion to school events.

• Fast fashion has expanded the number of quality clothing options for special events, like school dances.

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What is the author's purpose in the text?

• Wang wants consumers to donate their fast fashion purchases to people in need.

• Wang argues that the benefits of fast fashion are outweighed by the cost to the planet.

• Wang thinks fast fashion companies should sell clothes online instead of opening stores.

• Wang suggests that consumers are interested in more styles from fast fashion than are currently offered.

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The word "exacerbate" in paragraph 7 most closely means to —

• decrease.

• worsen.

• bring attention to.

• raise questions about.

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The graphic supports the idea that -

• The United States has the most amount of clothing items purchased per person

• Brands like Shien produced more new product in 2020 than any other brand

• The majority of global fiber production is fossil-fuel derived materials that can't be recycled

• Fast fashion has been a growing issue for the environment even before Covid-19

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