Unit 5 Development, Trade, & Aid

What is fast fashion?

• Clothes handmade by designers at high cost

• Cheap clothes produced quickly to follow trends

• Exclusive clothing sold in limited boutiques

• Clothes that take a very long time to make

Which environmental problem is described as part of clothing production?

• Airplanes causing climate pollution during travel

• Farmers cutting forests for new farmland

• Factories releasing chemicals into waterways

• Cars producing smoke in crowded cities

Why do many fast fashion clothes end up in landfills?

• They are too expensive for most people

• People refuse to buy trendy items

• They are worn only a few times before disposal

• They are made of very strong materials

Which action is presented as a possible solution to fast fashion’s problems?

• Wearing clothes only once for hygiene

• Supporting sustainable fashion brands

• Throwing unwanted clothes away immediately

• Buying more clothes every week

Name two environmental effects of fast fashion mentioned in the passage.

• Overfishing and coastal erosion

• Water use and chemical pollution

• Noise pollution and air traffic

• Earthquakes and volcanic eruptions

What working conditions in some garment factories are described as problematic?

• Short workdays and generous wages

• Remote work with modern safety equipment

• Flexible schedules and paid vacations

• Low pay, long hours, and unsafe environments

Give one way consumers can reduce the negative impact of fast fashion.

• Buy the trendiest item each week

• Avoid donating clothes to others

• Ignore information about garment factories

• Support sustainable brands or buy fewer clothes

Why is fast fashion popular among many people? Choose the best reason supported by the passage.

• It offers trendy styles at low prices quickly

• It creates heirloom garments for decades of use

• It reduces the need for natural resources

• It guarantees fair wages for all workers

A student club wants to cut textile waste at school. Which plan best aligns with solutions in the passage?

• Host a trend swap where students exchange clothes

• Encourage throwing worn clothes into trash bins

• Run a contest to buy the most outfits monthly

• Promote one-time wear for pictures only

Which statement best explains how consumer choices can influence working conditions in the fashion industry?

• Ignoring labels leads to automatic factory reform

• Recycling clothes directly increases worker hours

• Supporting ethical brands can pressure companies

• Buying cheaper clothes always raises wages