Read the following leaflet and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 6.

The Future of Sustainable Fashion

Let's explore how we can make better choices in fashion to help the environment.

Facts and figures:

The fashion industry is responsible for 10% of (1) ________, and it generates an estimated 92 million tonnes of textile waste each year. (2) ________ the growing amount of textile waste, the fashion industry needs to find more sustainable solutions to reduce its negative impact on the environment. Additionally, producing just one cotton shirt eats up 2,700 litres of water - enough for one person to drink for two and a half years!

Positive action:

- Buy clothes made from sustainable materials like organic cotton or recycled fabrics. This reduces the need (3) ________ excessive water use and chemical (4) ________.
- Instead of always purchasing new clothes, try second-hand shopping or swapping clothes with friends. This helps reduce the production of too (5) ________ unnecessary clothing items and lower textile waste.
- Take care of your clothes properly! Washing them at lower temperatures and avoiding tumble dryers can (6) ________ their lifespan and reduce energy use.
- For unwanted clothes, consider donating them instead of throwing them away.

(Adapted from BBC Learning)