阅读下列短文,从每题所给的 A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。Not only is second-hand shopping good for the planet and your wallet, but new research finds that the more conscious(关注的) of style you are, the more likely you are to shop for second-hand clothes.It is often assumed that those who shop for second-hand clothes do so to save money or reduce their impact on the environment. In fact, according to the research. style-consciousness is a bigger predictor of second-hand shopping than frugality or eco-consciousness.Style-consciousness is very different from fashion-consciousness. Fashion is all about the "new" , and is constantly evolving. Style, on the other hand, is about expressing long-term individual identity.Fashion shoppers are used to a continuous supply of new trends and fast fashion products. Fast fashion works quickly to replicate ( 复制) an ever-moving stream of fashion trends, generating large volumes of low-quality clothes. The impact of fast fashion on the environment is significant and well-documented. Globally ,the fast fashion industry creates 92 million tons of waste per year. Less than 15 percent of clothes are recycled or reused.A style-conscious person expresses themselves through their clothes. These shoppers want second-hand clothes that show their personal style and values. They look for authentic and original pieces and avoid mainstream trends and fast fashion. They buy clothes that are timeless, well-made and all ow them to express their individual identity.Going against the fast fashion trend, growing numbers of people are shopping for second-hand clothing. And the number of second-hand stores is also increasing. The research suggests much of this growth is due to shoppers considering themselves to be style-conscious.We hope with increasing numbers of second-hand stores, markets and online platforms selling a range of quality, pre-loved clothes at different price points for different budgets—coupled with the growing acceptance of second-hand shopping—shoppers will consider buying second-hand more often. Not only are you helping the planet, you are also likely to be doing it with style.
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What does the underlined word "frugality" in paragraph 2 probably mean?
A . Buying expensive items.
B . Not recycling used clothes.
C . Being environmentally aware.
D . Not spending much money.
(2)
How are fashion-conscious shoppers different from style-conscious shoppers?
A . They keep up with current trends.
B . They take a greater interest in clothes.
C . They prefer to buy low-quality clothes.
D . They are more conscious of the environment.
(3)
Why do style-conscious shoppers want to wear second-hand clothes?
A . To understand themselves better.
B . To make statements about themselves.
C . To express their concerns about the planet.
D . To prove the value of second-hand clothes.
(4)
What might be a suitable title for the text?
A . The More Stylish, the Better.
B . Helping the Planet with Style.
C . Shopping Second Hand Matters.
D . How Fast Fashion Affects the Planet.
答案: D
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