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Taylor questioned why people constantly buy new things, leading her to explore buying ______ items.
Taylor questioned why people constantly buy new things, leading her to explore buying ______ items.
secondhand
Unlike regular stores, the ______ store had a wide variety of styles and colors.
Unlike regular stores, the ______ store had a wide variety of styles and colors.
thrift
Taylor realized that society lives in a "______ society," consuming many resources.
Taylor realized that society lives in a "______ society," consuming many resources.
throwaway
After realizing she had many old items, Taylor considered selling them online or giving them ______.
After realizing she had many old items, Taylor considered selling them online or giving them ______.
Taylor found an elegant secondhand watch at a ______ market and bought it as a gift for her husband.
Taylor found an elegant secondhand watch at a ______ market and bought it as a gift for her husband.
Taylor visited a used bookstore specializing in ______ and rare books, looking for books by Jane Austin.
Taylor visited a used bookstore specializing in ______ and rare books, looking for books by Jane Austin.
The pre-owned clothing items were in almost brand new condition, with no stains or damage and ______ colors.
The pre-owned clothing items were in almost brand new condition, with no stains or damage and ______ colors.
To see if clothes fit or look good, you ______ them ______.
To see if clothes fit or look good, you ______ them ______.
Taylor felt good about her thrift store purchase because it was a great deal and had a positive ______ impact.
Taylor felt good about her thrift store purchase because it was a great deal and had a positive ______ impact.
When Taylor needed vases, she bought ______ ones online.
When Taylor needed vases, she bought ______ ones online.
The items at regular stores are often ______ ______ and not unique.
The items at regular stores are often ______ ______ and not unique.
Taylor's experiment highlights questioning the constant need to buy ______ items and the excessive waste we produce.
Taylor's experiment highlights questioning the constant need to buy ______ items and the excessive waste we produce.
By buying ______ items, people can contribute to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly lifestyle.
By buying ______ items, people can contribute to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly lifestyle.
One way to shop ______ is to visit a thrift store to find hidden treasures.
One way to shop ______ is to visit a thrift store to find hidden treasures.
When you ______ something you don't want anymore, it is better to sell it than ______ of it.
When you ______ something you don't want anymore, it is better to sell it than ______ of it.
A ______ market is a place where people sell used items like clothes, books, and household items.
A ______ market is a place where people sell used items like clothes, books, and household items.
Going to secondhand stores such as a thrift store or flea market are examples of ______ shopping.
Going to secondhand stores such as a thrift store or flea market are examples of ______ shopping.
Selling your used goods is a way to make an ______ on your local community and help reduce waste in landfills.
Selling your used goods is a way to make an ______ on your local community and help reduce waste in landfills.
Taylor's experiment illustrates the environmental advantages of choosing ______ clothing and household goods.
Taylor's experiment illustrates the environmental advantages of choosing ______ clothing and household goods.
Taylor realized that some of the goods that have been used before and bought at a thrift store feel more ______ compared to mass-produced items in regular stores.
Taylor realized that some of the goods that have been used before and bought at a thrift store feel more ______ compared to mass-produced items in regular stores.
Flashcards
Secondhand
Secondhand
Used but still in good condition; previously owned.
Thrift store
Thrift store
A shop that sells used items, often at low prices.
Try on
Try on
To put on clothes or accessories to see if they fit or look good.
Make an impact on
Make an impact on
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Sustainably
Sustainably
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Consume
Consume
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Mass Produced
Mass Produced
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Throw away
Throw away
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Flea market
Flea market
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Study Notes
Taylor's Secondhand Shopping Experiment
- Taylor, who has a stable job and doesn't worry about money, questions why people constantly buy new things and throw away so much
- She decides to explore buying secondhand items as an alternative
- Secondhand means used but still in good condition
- Taylor starts with clothes and visits a local thrift store
Thrift Store Experience
- The thrift store has a wide variety of styles and colors, unlike regular stores
- She selects three clothing items to try on
- The pre-owned items are in almost brand new condition, with no stains or damage and vibrant colors
- Two items fit perfectly, but one is a bit too tight
- Taylor feels good about her purchase because it's a great deal and has a positive environmental impact
Reflections on Consumerism
- Taylor considers how society lives in a "throwaway society" and consumes many resources, often forgetting the energy required to make these items
- She needs new vases, so she buys used ones online
Selling Unwanted Items and Flea Market Visit
- Realizing she has many old items at home, Taylor considers selling them online or giving them away
- She attends a flea market in her town
- A flea market is a place where people sell used items like clothes, books, household items, art, and random objects
Flea Market Purchase
- Taylor finds an elegant secondhand watch at a flea market and buys it as a gift for her husband
Bookstore Visit and Final Thoughts
- Taylor visits a used bookstore specializing in secondhand and rare books, looking for books by Jane Austin
- She shares her secondhand shopping experiences with her husband, including the thrift store, vases, flea market, and bookstore
- Taylor realizes that many of the secondhand items felt more unique compared to mass-produced items in regular stores
Vocabulary
- Throw away: to get rid of something you don't want anymore
- Secondhand: something that has been used by someone else before
- Thrift store: a shop that sells used items, often at low prices
- Try on: to put on clothes or accessories to see if they fit or look good
- Make an impact on: to have an effect on something or someone
- Sustainably: in a way that doesn't harm the environment or use up resources too quickly
- Consume: to use something, especially resources like food, energy, or materials
- Flea market: an outdoor market where people sell used or old items
- Mass produced: made in large quantities, usually by machines, and not unique
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