Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered...

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 18 to 22.

The transition toward sustainable fashion is forcing the global textile industry to confront its history of environmental negligence. As awareness grows, the market is flooded with new "eco-friendly" collections, (18) ________. While this green wave suggests progress, it simultaneously creates a chaotic landscape where the definition of sustainability is often blurred by marketing teams rather than scientific metrics.

Well-intentioned consumers attempting to navigate this labyrinth of certifications and material compositions (19) ________ rather than feeling empowered to make a difference. Without technical knowledge, it is nearly impossible for the average shopper to determine whether a "recycled polyester" shirt is truly better for the planet than a natural cotton one, given the complexities of microplastic shedding and water usage.

This confusion has contributed to a phenomenon known as the 'attitude-behavior gap. (20) ________. Despite expressing deep concern for the climate crisis in surveys, shoppers frequently revert to buying cheap, mass-produced items due to convenience and price sensitivity, perpetuating the very cycle they wish to break.

Financial accessibility remains the most significant hurdle. Truly ethical garments require fair wages and regenerative farming practices, inevitably driving up the retail price. (21) ________. Until systemic changes lower these costs or legislation mandates true pricing that includes environmental impact, sustainable fashion may remain a niche luxury rather than a global standard.

(22) ________, that regulatory bodies in Europe and America are finally stepping in to ban misleading eco-claims and enforce transparency. This legislative pressure might finally force the industry to move beyond rhetoric and towards verifiable, measurable change.

(Adapted from The Business of Fashion)

Question 18.        

A. every one of them claims to offer a revolutionary solution to environmental degradation

B. most of which claim to drastically minimize the environmental impact of production

C. that are claiming to offer a revolutionary solution to environmental degradation

D. all of them claiming to drastically minimize the environmental impact of production