In this 6 Minute English episode, Georgina and Neil discuss the impact of fast fashion on the environment and society. They explore the trend of buying clothes and wearing them only a few times before purchasing more, shedding light on the consequences of this behavior.
Today’s movie
6 Minute English – Fast Fashion
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-icphihD6Y
Listening Quiz
Let’s test your knowledge on fast fashion with the following question:
Q1: How many items of clothing were sent to landfill in the UK in 2017?
Q2: What is the average time someone wears an item of clothing?
Q3: What is the main reason driving the desire to buy more clothes?
Q4: What term describes the act of charging less than a competitor for a job?
Q5: What does the term ‘backlash’ signify in the context of fast fashion?
Vocabulary
Here are some key vocabulary terms discussed in the video:
Many individuals are pledging to reduce their carbon footprint.
The production of the goods was outsourced to a factory overseas.
The company undercut its rivals to win the contract.
The rise in demand for fast fashion stems from social media influence.
There was a backlash against the company for its unethical practices.