Pre-reading questions:
- Do you know what PFAs are?
- Is emphasizing health considerations in products significant for companies?
Vocabulary:
- cancer /KAN-ser/
- choice /chois /
- align /uh-LAHYN/
- promote /pruh-MOHT/
- industry /IN-duh-stree/
[noun] – a disease characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells
She is undergoing treatment for breast cancer, a serious medical condition.
[noun] – the act of selecting or making a decision when faced with two or more possibilities
Making healthy food choices is essential for maintaining a balanced diet.
[verb] – to be the same or similar, or to agree with each other
In order to succeed in the group project, it’s essential for everyone to align their ideas and work together cooperatively.
[verb] – to support or actively encourage the progress or growth of something
The company uses advertisements to promote its new product and increase awareness.
[noun] – the people and activities involved in one type of business
The automotive industry produces cars, trucks, and other vehicles for transportation.
Article reading:
True or False:
- Bamboo Story creates toilet paper with PFAs, also known as “forever chemicals.”
- PFAs have no connection to possible health issues, like the risk of cancer.
- Bamboo Story’s decision to make toilet paper without PFAs reflects a commitment to short-term health.
- Bamboo Story uses bleached bamboo as a resource for a healthier planet.
- Bamboo Story does not promote PFAs awareness or advocate for PFAs-free choices.
Fill in the blanks:
cancer | choice | align | promote | industry |
- Doctors and scientists work together to find new treatments for ______.
- The students decided to ______ their schedules for the study session, ensuring that everyone could attend and contribute to the preparation for the exam.
- The school organized a campaign to ______ recycling, encouraging students to collect and separate their plastic, paper, and glass items for a cleaner environment.
- Rapid advancements in technology have transformed the manufacturing ______.
- Students have the ______ to participate in various extracurricular activities, such as sports or art.