Unit 11 Vocabulary
The factory __________ toys for children every year.
produces
How often to clothing retailers sell new styles?
Every few weeks
She wore a __________ dress to the party and looked amazing.
stylish
What is the name of the French fashion designer who created Chanel?
Gabrielle "Coco" Bonheur Chanel
Social media helps spread the latest fashion __________.
trends
How long does it take to break down a single polyester dress?
200 years
He has a natural __________ for playing the piano, and everyone is amazed by his skills.
talent
Who was Chanel raised by?
She was raised by nuns
A famous __________ walked into the room, and everyone gasped in surprise.
celebrity
What are three types of materials that are not easy to break down?
Polyester, acrylic, and nylon
My grandmother taught me how to __________ when I was younger.
sew
What impact did Chanel's revolutionary suit make?
It emphasized comfort of the collarless jacket
The store is a large __________ that sells a variety of products to customers.
retailer
What amount of clothing does the United States throw away yearly?
11 million tons
The scientist __________ a new species of bird in the Amazon rainforest.
discovered
The color blacked was once considered a color for ____________, but Chanel showed people that black could be ___________.
Mourning, gorgeous
Water is __________ in many parts of the world, but it’s not always easy to access.
abundant
What is the fastest and cheapest way to produce clothes?
Taking advantage of cheap and abundant labor in developing countries
In her speech, the teacher wanted to __________ the importance of kindness in the classroom.
emphasize
Chanel was the only fashion designer to achieve what accomplishment?
Chanel was the only fashion designer on Time Magazine's list of 100 most influential people of the 20th century