Check T if the statement is true or F if it is false.

1 Minimalism is a contemporary philosophy that became
popular in the 21st century.
2 Anna felt freer from the mindless consumerist culture by
donating the untouched items.
3 Anna stopped buying clothes altogether after embracing
minimalism.
4 Many travelers that Tom met during his trips preferred to
replace items rather than fix them when they were
broken.
5 Tom repaired a torn backpack strap using a sewing kit
during a visit to a small town in France.
false//true//false//false//true

Self-Check

Do you understand the meaning and value of Anna’s and Tom’s minimalism?
Can you identify the main idea and supporting details in the main text?