| A．Oranges and apples. | B．Sweets and apples. | C．Vegetables and apples. |
2 . As thrift was introduced into mainstream pop culture, young people started going to thrift stores for cheaper, fashionable finds. Gen Z consumers state that sustainability is an important factor while making buying decisions. Many choose to shop for a second-hand or resale item of eco-friendly products. Thrift shopping may have once been on the to-do list of people in poverty. But now a rise in eco-conscious thinking has caused young people to pop to thrift stores.
However, scientists recently have come to realize such trendy sustainable practices could actually be less rosy than expected.
Actually, the root of this sustainability dilemma is not only assessing what you use in your life, but the overconsumption. “Buying piles of second- hand clothing doesn’t help to build a sustainable future or challenge our addiction to shopping whenever we want them,” says Anna Fitzpatrick, a project coordinator at the Sustainable Fashion’s Centre. In some cases, the very existence of second-hand stores can give us a false sense of guiltlessness. Fitzpatrick adds, “we can clear out our entire wardrobe by leaving what we don’t want at a second-hand store with the hope that it’ll be put into good use. Instead of buying less, we trick ourselves into thinking we can shop our way out of the problem by donating again and again.”
While shopping second-hand may seem like fun, or even an adventurous activity for fashion lovers, it’s absolutely essential for people of limited budget. With thrifting reaching new levels of popularity, a great many people are noticing a rise in prices at their local thrift stores. This can influence those who rely on the used market for everyday wear.
“Actually, they aren’t shopping in second-hand shops to be sustainable or cool—they’re doing it out of necessity,” says Fitzpatrick. So, when you walk into a thrift shop or really any store, it’s important to ask yourself whether it is necessary. While buying second-hand used to be economical and sustainable, it’s now about consumption and staying on trend. Just remember, when it comes to your wardrobe, less is more helpful for society and the planet.
1. Who has become the mainstream thrift store shoppers recently?| A．Fashion followers. | B．Lower-income individuals. |
| C．Young environmentalists. | D．Green initiative scientists. |
| A．It is a virtue of thrift. | B．It is sustainable action. |
| C．It challenges addiction to shopping. | D．It comes with worrying effects potentially. |
| A．They can cut down our living expenses. | B．They give us good excuses for the waste. |
| C．They are responsible for the environment. | D．They provide affordable items for the poor. |
| A．Restrict the desire of overconsumption. | B．Feel free to purchase the things you like. |
| C．Make contributions to society by donating. | D．Keep away from cheap and fashionable finds. |
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| B．2022 Ford F-150 Lightning. |
| C．2022 Jeep Gladiator. |
| D．2023 GMC Hummer EV Pickup. |
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| B．Its traditional role. |
| C．Its future market. |
| D．Its driving experience. |
| A．They are electric pickups. |
| B．They are expensive. |
| C．They have large inner space. |
| D．They have disadvantages. |
