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The Future of Fashion?

Fashion plays an essential role in most people’s lives, influencing not only what we wear but also how we express ourselves and connect with others. But what might we be wearing in the future? A recent TV documentary came up with several possible answers and they were really interesting!

To begin with, future fashion could allow us to become our own designers, thanks to advanced online shopping software. Imagine being able to log in, select a piece of clothing — like a dress or a suit — and customize it to match your exact style, shape, and size preferences. This software will offer a range of materials, colors, and cuts so we can choose every detail ourselves, from fabric type to the tiniest stitch. Once we’ve perfected our virtual design, we can place the order, and the company will create our unique garment and deliver it directly to our doorstep. We’ll even have the option to see our virtual selves wearing it beforehand, allowing us to make adjustments to anything that doesn’t look quite right.

For those looking to push fashion boundaries, interactive clothing might be the answer. These garments will use “smart materials” equipped with wearable technology, adding a new layer of functionality. For instance, a dress could feature dynamic light patterns that respond to music or dance movements at a party. One fashion brand is even experimenting with a top that gently hugs you when someone sends you a message — an innovative way to feel connected! And if that sounds unusual, think about a T – shirt you can spray on directly from a can. This high – tech spray solidifies into a comfortable material that fits perfectly to any shape and can be washed and reworn.

The future of fashion holds endless possibilities, from custom creations to clothing that can respond, connect, and even adjust in real – time. With such innovations, it seems that fashion’s future will bring us new styles but also new experiences that redefine how we wear and interact with our clothes.

[Adapted from Gold Pre – First]

Question 23: The word “they”in paragraph 1 refers to __________.
A. lives          B. people          C. answers          D. designers

Question 24: The word “customize”in paragraph 2 could best be replaced by __________.
A. modify          B. ignore          C. repair          D. produce

Question 25: According to paragraph 2, what is true about future online fashion design?
A. Clothes will be designed only by professional companies.
B. Users will be able to fully customize their clothes online.
C. Only suits and dresses will be customizable online.
D. Custom clothes will take a long time to arrive.

Question 26: The word “innovative”in paragraph 3 is OPPOSITE in meaning to __________.
A. traditional          B. creative          C. original          D. inventive

Question 27: Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 3?
A. Smart materials will replace regular materials in clothing.
B. Wearable technology will make clothes easier to wash.
C. Clothing made with smart materials will have added features.
D. Smart materials will remove the need for customization in clothing.

Question 28: Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. All future clothing will be made from sprayed materials.
B. Interactive clothing might respond to things like music.
C. Only young people will be able to design future fashion.
D. A company has already made spray – on clothing available in stores.

Question 29: In which paragraph does the writer mention clothing that responds to digital messages?
A. Paragraph 1          B. Paragraph 2        C. Paragraph 3          D. Paragraph 4

Question 30: In which paragraph does the writer discuss the overall impact of these fashion advancements?
A. Paragraph 1          B. Paragraph 2        C. Paragraph 3          D. Paragraph 4