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Fashion in Technology 6

C. Choose the correct conjunction to complete each sentence. When more than one is possible, does it
change the meaning of the sentence?

1. designers finish one show, they have to start preparing for the next season.
a) As long as b) As soon as c) Because
2. more people become aware of plus size models, designers will use them more in shows.
a) As b) Before c) When
3. I think about the negative effects of exclusive fashion, I get really angry.
a) Before b) Until c) When
4. Designers will continue to use zero-size models it becomes socially unacceptable.
a) after b) because c) until
5. Many people are disappointed diversity in fashion hasn’t been addressed sooner.
a) once b) so c) that
6. People are pushing for more plus-size models on the catwalk young children, especially girls,
grow up with a more positive body image.
a) because b) so that c) when
7. More designers should cater for diverse groups they can have the same opportunities as
everyone else.
a) as soon as b) in order that c) so that
8. designers have started to think about what real women want, the fashion industry has
become more inclusive.
a) In order that b) Since c) So

D. Complete the sentences with your own ideas.

1. Fashion will continue to be important until .
2. We should push for greater diversity on the catwalk so that .
3. so people are losing interest in fashion.
4. When celebrities stop wearing designer labels, .
5. We need to make more people aware of fair-trade products before
.
6. Outsourcing is cheaper for clothing companies so .
7. Because ethical clothes tend to be more expensive, .
8. In order that we become less of a consumer society, .

E. Discuss with a partner. Do you agree?

1. People should only buy clothes made from organic cotton because it’s
better for the environment.
2. When people buy better quality merchandise, they end up paying less
because items last longer.
3. Until we get out of the habit of buying things cheaply, sustainable fashion
won’t become widely available.
4. Since reading about ethical merchandise and diversity in fashion, I’ve
decided to become more socially aware and only buy from companies
which are tackling injustice.

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