🧥 Individual Worksheet
10 pointsEnglish · Grade 11
Topic: Fashion power
👤 Student: ___________________________ 📅 Date: ___________________ 🎯 Class 11
📘 Instruction for you: Read every task carefully. You will skim texts quickly, find key arguments, and write short opinion paragraphs. Use examples and reasons. Some tasks require creative thinking. Write clearly. Total 10 points. Good luck!
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Speed skimming · three arguments
2 pt
Text (abridged): “Sustainable fashion is not a trend but a necessity. Brands like Patagonia use recycled wool, while Stella McCartney avoids leather entirely. However, critics argue that ‘greenwashing’ misleads customers. In 2023, over 60% of young consumers said they would pay more for ethical clothing. Yet without clear labels, fashion power remains in the hands of big corporations.”
➔ Skim the text above (30 seconds). Identify three key arguments that deserve closer reading. Write them in bullet points.
- Argument 1: ___________________________________________________________
- Argument 2: ___________________________________________________________
- Argument 3: ___________________________________________________________
2
Skim a 500‑word article (3 min)
2 pt
📄 “Fashion and identity: more than clothes” (adapted): For decades, fashion has been a tool for self-expression. In the 1920s, flapper dresses symbolised women’s liberation. Today, streetwear reflects urban culture and social status. According to Dr. Li (2024), “what we wear influences how we feel and how others perceive us.” Moreover, minimalist fashion in Japan (like Muji) represents simplicity and mindfulness. In contrast, luxury brands often create exclusivity. However, some researchers claim that fast fashion weakens personal identity by promoting uniformity. The article concludes that fashion remains a powerful but contradictory force.
➔ Skim the text quickly (max 3 min). Which part of the text would you read more carefully? Write two specific phrases or sentences that merit closer reading and explain why each is important.
a) Phrase/sentence: ________________________________________________
Reason: __________________________________________________________________
b) Phrase/sentence: ________________________________________________
Reason: __________________________________________________________________
3
Write an argument · fashion & identity
3 pt