Reading comprehension

Many people in the United States retire in their sixties, but not fashion icon Iris Apfel. Born in 1921 in New York City , she is still very active.

• She is in her sixties.

• She is in her nineties.

• She is in her fifties.

But unlike many people her age, she isn’t relaxing at home. Instead, she is creating a new line of clothing and jewelry. She’s planning a fashion show, too. And she’s travelling all over the world. “I’m working harder than ever,” she says, “but I’m having so much fun.”

• She is planning to retire soon .

• She is very active.

For many years, Apfel was an interior designer. Now, she’s working in fashion. Her style is unique. She’s always wearing colorful clothing, jewelry, and large black glasses. On the street, people are constantly approaching  her and taking her photo.

• She was a top model.

• She was an architect .

• She was a interior designer.

On Instagram, Apfel has over a million followers, but she is worried about social media. She thinks it’s ruining fashion. People are copying each other, Apfel says. Everything is becoming the same everywhere—in New York, Hong Kong, Paris.

It’s boring, Apfel believes. When things are different, then they are interesting.

• She attracts people .

• She is worried about fashion .

• She is boring .

Don’t follow others, Apfel tells people. “Be your own person”—in fashion and in life. Ask yourself: “Am I doing the right thing for me?”

• She gives advice to the people.

• She follows others .

Do you like Iris` style ?

• Yes .

• No .

• I`d like to think it over.