免費中級英文 B1 講義，主題為快時尚 fast fashion、衣物浪費、二手衣、修補與聰明消費，包含三篇閱讀、單字解析、Dialog、Speaking Practice、Quiz 與答案，適合英文老師備課與學生討論。
This free Intermediate B1 English handout helps students discuss fast fashion, clothing waste, second-hand clothes, repair, and smarter shopping.
Students read three B1 passages, learn topic vocabulary, practice five dialogs, and use speaking frames for pair work and mini debate.
The material is original classroom content informed by environmental and circular-fashion sources.
Mandy is invited to a birthday party on Saturday. She wants something new to wear, so she checks a shopping app. A bright green shirt is on sale. It is cheap, trendy, and can arrive tomorrow. Mandy buys it without thinking very much.
At the party, many people say the shirt looks nice. Mandy feels happy, but after one wash, the shirt changes shape. The fabric feels thin, and one small part begins to tear. Mandy puts it at the back of her closet. She knows she will probably not wear it again.
On Monday, Mandy's English teacher asks the class to discuss fast fashion. The teacher says some clothes are made to follow trends quickly, but they may not last long. Mandy thinks about her green shirt. It was cheap, but it was not really a good deal if she only wore it once.
Mandy decides to ask herself three questions before buying clothes: Do I really need it? Can I wear it many times? Will it last? These questions do not stop her from enjoying fashion. They help her buy with more care.
Cheap clothes can look like a simple bargain, but the real cost is not only the price tag. Clothes need materials, water, energy, workers, transport, and packaging. When people buy more clothes and wear them for less time, waste grows quickly.
Reports from environmental organizations say the fashion and textile sector creates pollution and waste at many stages. Some clothes use synthetic materials. When they are washed, tiny plastic fibers can enter water systems. Dyeing fabric can also use chemicals and water.
Another problem is what happens after people stop wearing clothes. Some garments are donated, repaired, or sold second-hand. However, many are burned or sent to landfill. Recycling clothes into new clothes is still difficult, especially when fabrics are mixed.
This does not mean students must stop buying clothes. It means they can become smarter consumers. They can choose durable clothes, repair small problems, buy second-hand, borrow clothes for special events, or simply buy less often.
After learning about fast fashion, Mandy's class plans a clothing swap. Students bring clean clothes they do not wear anymore. The clothes must be in good condition. Each student can take home one or two items for free.
At first, some students feel shy. They think second-hand clothes may not be cool. But when they see the table, they change their minds. There are jackets, T-shirts, bags, and scarves. Kevin finds a black jacket that fits him well. Tina chooses a scarf for her mother.
The class also opens a small repair corner. One student knows how to sew a button. Another student teaches classmates how to cover a small hole with a patch. The repair corner becomes popular because students enjoy learning a useful skill.
At the end of the day, the class has fewer unwanted clothes and more ideas. Mandy says, 'Fashion can be creative without being wasteful.' Her teacher smiles and says that a better system keeps clothes in use for longer.
In my opinion, fast fashion is ______ because ______.
A cheap item is not always a good deal because ______.
Before buying clothes, I should ask myself ______.
One way to reduce clothing waste is to ______.
Compared with buying new clothes, second-hand clothes ______.
Schools can help students by ______.
Role-play: One student wants to buy a trendy item. The partner asks smart shopping questions.
Mini debate: Schools should hold a clothing swap every semester.
Short talk: One smart clothing choice I can make is...
Use Reading 1 to connect the topic to students' real shopping habits.
For B1 speaking, require students to give a reason, an example, and a comparison.
Use the mini debate to practice agreeing, disagreeing, and giving balanced opinions.
European Parliament Fast fashion: EU laws for sustainable textile consumption: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/topics/en/article/20201208STO93327/tekstiles-gamybos-ir-atlieku-poveikis-aplinkai-infografikas
UNEP Sustainable and circular textiles: https://www.unep.org/topics/chemicals-and-pollution-action/circularity-sectors/sustainable-and-circular-textiles
Ellen MacArthur Foundation Circular Fashion overview: https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/topics/fashion/overview/
這份講義適合正在練習 英文閱讀與口說練習 的學生，也適合英文老師、家教與補習班作為課堂閱讀、單字、Dialog 口說練習或回家作業。
可以。內容以 Intermediate / B1 為主，適合國中生、初級英文學習者或準備 英文閱讀與口說練習 的學生。
有。講義頁面下方包含 Practice / Quiz 與 Answer Key，老師可以課堂檢討，學生也可以自學後核對答案。
建議課程時間約 60-90 分鐘。如果時間較短，可以只使用一篇 Reading 加一段 Dialog；如果是完整課程，可以加入 Speaking Practice 與 Quiz。
可以。手機版建議先點「閱讀網頁版」閱讀 HTML 內容；PDF 預覽可另外開啟，比內嵌 PDF 更穩定。