Sustainable Fashion
Part 1 (4-5 minutes)
Directions: Answer naturally and directly. Aim for 2-3 sentences per answer.
- Topic: Your Hometown
- Where is your hometown?
- Is fashion important to people in your hometown?
- Are there many second-hand or vintage clothing shops there?
- Topic: Shopping Habits
- How often do you buy new clothes?
- What is more important to you: the price of clothes, the style, or the brand?
- Have you ever bought second-hand clothes?
- Topic: Ethics
- Do you ever think about how your clothes are made?
- What do you know about “fast fashion”?
- Are you willing to pay more for clothing that is made ethically?
Part 2 (3-4 minutes)
Directions: You have 1 minute to prepare and should speak for 1-2 minutes.
👉 Describe an item of clothing you own that you love.
You should say:
- What the item is and what it looks like
- Where you got it from
- How often you wear it
and explain why this particular item of clothing is special to you.
Part 3 (4-5 minutes)
Directions: Discuss the broader themes. Give extended answers (4-6 sentences).
- What are the environmental impacts of the fast fashion industry?
- How can consumers be encouraged to make more sustainable fashion choices?
- What is the role of influencers and celebrities in promoting sustainable fashion?
- Is “greenwashing” a common problem in the fashion industry?
- Do you think the trend for sustainable fashion is just a passing fad?