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 9 to 14.

The True Cost of Fast Fashion

Fast fashion has transformed the clothing industry, churning out affordable styles at unprecedented speeds. With new collections arriving every week, brands produce a huge (9) ________ of garments to meet consumer demand. The main (10) ________ of this model is the incredibly low price, which encourages shoppers to buy more than they need.

However, this convenience comes at a cost. The clothes, (11) ________ in overseas factories with poor safety standards, often rely on synthetic fabrics. This leads to massive amounts of textile waste, (12) ________ ends up in landfills or polluting the oceans.

Furthermore, the negative environmental impact is often (13) ________ by flashy advertising campaigns that promote a “green” image. As awareness grows, many conscious consumers are now being urged to (14) ________ from this harmful cycle of overconsumption.

(Adapted from Bridging The Gap)

Question 9:  A. volume B. amount C. level D. deal