I WILL TRY TO BUY FEWER FAST FASHION CLOTHES

 “Fast fashion” means clothes that are made quickly and cheaply to follow new trends. They often look good but don’t last long. These clothes can be bad for the environment and are sometimes made in unfair working conditions.

The sentence “I will try to buy fewer fast fashion clothes” shows a decision for the future. It means the person wants to make better choices—buying better-quality clothes, reusing what they have, or shopping second-hand.

Examples:

• I will try to buy clothes that last longer.

• We are going to shop more at second-hand stores.

• She bought many fast fashion items last year, but now she prefers sustainable brands.

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🔤 GRAMMAR

1. Future with Will and Going to

• I will try to change my shopping habits.

• He’s going to stop buying fast fashion.

2. Present Simple (habits, facts):

• Fast fashion produces a lot of waste.

• I often shop at local stores.

3. Present Continuous (actions happening now):

• I’m learning more about sustainable fashion.

• They’re thinking about their shopping choices.

4. Past Simple

• Last year, I bought many cheap clothes.

• She didn’t know about the problems with fast fashion.

5. Modal Verbs:

• You should buy better quality clothes.

• We must think about the environment.

• You can’t always follow every trend.

6. Comparatives and Superlatives:

• Sustainable clothes are more expensive but better.

• Fast fashion is the cheapest option, but not the best.

7. Adverbs of Frequency:

• I usually buy things on sale.

• He rarely wears the same shirt twice.

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📚 VOCABULARY (10 words with definition)

1. Fast fashion – cheap and quick-to-make clothes that follow trends.

2. Sustainable – good for the environment and long-lasting.

3. Brand – a company that sells clothes or other products.

4. Trend – a popular style or fashion.

5. Recycle – to reuse or make something new from old items.

6. Waste – things that are thrown away and not used again.

7. Quality – how good something is.

8. Cheap – not expensive, but often not good.

9. Buy – to get something with money.

10. Try – to make an effort or attempt.

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💬 USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• I want to make better choices.

• Fast fashion isn’t always the best option.

• We should buy fewer clothes and use them longer.

• It’s better to have a few good items than many cheap ones.

• Sustainable shopping is a smart move.

• Let’s support local or eco-friendly brands.

• Think before you shop.

• Do I really need this?

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✍️ SENTENCES

Positive:

• I will try to buy fewer fast fashion clothes.

• She is learning how to shop more responsibly.

Negative:

• I won’t buy cheap clothes just because they’re trendy.

• He doesn’t support fast fashion anymore.

Questions:

• Will you shop less this year?

• Are you going to change your habits?

Answers:

• Yes, I will. I want to be more eco-friendly.

• No, I’m not ready yet. But I’m thinking about it.

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👥 CONVERSATION

Sofia: Hey, I like your jacket! Is it new?

Valentina: Thanks! No, I bought it second-hand.

Sofia: That’s cool. I usually shop at fast fashion stores.

Valentina: I used to, too. But now I’m trying to buy fewer fast fashion clothes.

Sofia: Why?

Valentina: Well, they don’t last long, and they create a lot of waste. Also, I read that some workers are not paid fairly.

Sofia: Oh… I didn’t know that.

Valentina: It’s okay. I didn’t know either. But now I try to choose better clothes, even if they cost a little more.

Sofia: That makes sense. I’ll try to do the same.

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📖 READING: “Lucas Changes His Style”

Lucas loved shopping. Every weekend, he bought new shirts, pants, or shoes from fast fashion stores. The clothes were cheap and trendy, but after a few washes, they looked old or got damaged.

One day, his sister showed him a video about how fast fashion hurts the planet and how some workers don’t have safe jobs. Lucas was shocked. He decided to change.

Now, Lucas buys fewer clothes. He looks for sustainable brands or second-hand stores. He also repairs clothes instead of throwing them away.

He says, “I will try to buy fewer fast fashion clothes because I want to help the planet and make better choices.”

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📝 Questions & Answers

1. What did Lucas do every weekend before?
   He bought new clothes from fast fashion stores.

2. Why did he change his shopping habits?
   He learned about the problems with fast fashion.

3. Where does Lucas shop now?
   He shops at sustainable and second-hand stores.

4. What does he do with old clothes?
   He repairs them instead of throwing them away.

5. What is his new goal?
   To buy fewer fast fashion clothes and help the planet.