Fast Fashion

Tara and Danielle are sisters from a small coastal village in Ireland, called Mosney in County Meath. Tara is in her early 30’’s and Danielle is in her teens.
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Tara and Danielle are from a large family. Tara never went to university as she decided to work after attaining her qualifications at the age of 17. Nowadays, Tara works in the HR department of a clothing retailer in Drogheda, a town close to her. Her sister is fortunate to be a student in a local secondary school.
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This coming Friday, Tara’’s employer has invited her to an event which is one of the main events in the company’’s calendar. It is a networking event and many suppliers from all around the globe will be in attendance. The event supports the company to recognise and prepare for the upcoming trends in the fashion industry.
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Through this story you will help Tara and Danielle to recognise the impact that fast fashion has on the world.
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Although
Synonym for ‘but’.
Conjunction
Charity
A type of company that gives food, money or help to those who need it.
Noun
Contract of employment
When you start working for a company, you receive a document called a contract of employment, which explains the details of the job, and who you are working for.
Noun
Documentary
A TV or radio programme that tells you more about a topic.
Noun
Due to
Synonym for ‘because of’
Adjective
Exhausted
To be very tired.
Adjective
Keen
To be very interested to do something.
Adjective
Opportunity
To have the chance to do something that you really want to do.
Noun