Group 5 Articles by Getsemani Renero https://padlet.com/grenero/e2gqguk335vb Getsy Renero, Ruilin Cai, Yunlyu en-us 2017-10-05 21:37:11 UTC 2026-03-20 18:50:14 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Lovecoffee.png Article 1: "Half of US, Japan Teens 'Addicted' to Smartphones" by Bruce Alpert grenero https://padlet.com/grenero/e2gqguk335vb/wish/196602155 Discipline: Science
Summary:
In this article by Bruce Alpert, he explains the research he has done about Teens and their parents in the US and Japan being addicted to their smartphones. . Also the addiction has shown that it causes problems between family members. In the article it explains how leaving you phone at home can be one of the worst things because teens are so addicted to them.
Response:
The reason I choose this article is because I agree that teens including myself are addicted to smartphones. It is sad to say because in my opinion you do not get to really enjoy life as much because you are to worried about being on your smartphone. The percentage is honestly really high.
DQs:
1). Do you think you are addicted to your phone? why/why not?
2). Would you disagree that teens are addicted to their smart phones?
3). How do you feel about this article?

]]> 2017-10-12 19:08:24 UTC https://padlet.com/grenero/e2gqguk335vb/wish/196602155 Vocabulary: Article 1 grenero https://padlet.com/grenero/e2gqguk335vb/wish/196619398 Devices (n):
Original: ....."69 percent of parents and 78 percent of teens say they use their devices every hour."
Devise (v):
Definition: Plan or invent by careful thought.
My Own Sentence:
It would be nice to see a change in the usage of devices.
Synonyms: conceive, formulate

React (v):
Original: "About 7-in-10 American teens said they felt a need to react quickly to mobile messages....."
Reaction (n):
Definition: an action performed or a feeling  experienced in response to a situation or event.
My Own Sentence:
Many people will have a different reaction to this article.
Synonyms: Answer , Response , Reply


]]> 2017-10-12 19:47:42 UTC https://padlet.com/grenero/e2gqguk335vb/wish/196619398 Source grenero https://padlet.com/grenero/e2gqguk335vb/wish/196632310 2017-10-12 20:33:10 UTC https://padlet.com/grenero/e2gqguk335vb/wish/196632310 Response and Answers rlkcai https://padlet.com/grenero/e2gqguk335vb/wish/196712231 The data and facts of the article shocked me after reading. Though people are used to stay with their phones everyday, the fact that most of the teenagers addicted to that is terrible, and may cause bad influence in the future. Using smartphones all the time is not only unhealthy for body but also bad for study. I think societies need to pay attention on this issue, and make some changes.

Q1. I think I'm partially addicted to my phone. Somtimes, I can put my phone on the desk and not use it for several hours, but sometimes, I just want to look at it - even I don't know what to do with my phone.

Q3. This article really shocked me, and I think I need to make some changes for myself to control the using of smartphone.]]> 2017-10-13 07:42:54 UTC https://padlet.com/grenero/e2gqguk335vb/wish/196712231 Vocabulary: Article 1 rlkcai https://padlet.com/grenero/e2gqguk335vb/wish/196715140 addicted (adj.):
Original: "About half of teenagers in the United States and Japan say they are addicted to their smartphones."
addiction (n.)
Definition: make people be interested or pay attention on something.
My Own Sentence: As a student, I cannot be addicted to games.
Synonyms: overdose

engage (v.):
Original: "...mobile devices are changing the way we engage ..."
engagement (n.)
Definition: things are going to do or promise to do
My Own Sentence: I'm unwilling to engage on the term.
Synonyms: attract, absorb]]> 2017-10-13 07:58:53 UTC https://padlet.com/grenero/e2gqguk335vb/wish/196715140 Response and Answers yunlyu https://padlet.com/grenero/e2gqguk335vb/wish/196912782 It is universally know that nowadays that more and more teenagers are indulged in smartphone due to the technological and science advance. I always see students look down and watch their smartphones while walking, having meals or taking breaks. My brother is a good example to support the fact in the article. He plays video games or chats with friends using his smartphone almost whenever I go into his room. For most of the time, our conversations involve in nothing but smartphones.

Q1: I think I am not addicted to my phone. Even though I spend one hour for chatting or searching using my smartphone, I know explicitly and certainly that my smartphone is just a product to make my life more convenient. Never do I touch my smartphone while I am concentrating on my study.

Q3: From my point of view, the author employs specific statistics and utilizes quotations from figures skillfully. The truth in the numbers is undeniable, and the writer cites the facts promptly, making the statement much more authentic. As we all know that fact is often viewed as power and with information as direct as statistics.]]> 2017-10-13 17:28:32 UTC https://padlet.com/grenero/e2gqguk335vb/wish/196912782 Vocabulary: Article 1 yunlyu https://padlet.com/grenero/e2gqguk335vb/wish/196927722 assessment (n.):
Original: "But only 17 percent of Japanese teens agreed with that assessment."
assess (v.)
Definition: make a estimation or judgement of something.
My Own Sentence: It is difficult to assess the value of turquoise.
Synonyms: estimate, evaluate

conflict (n.):
Original: The devices are a greater cause of conflict among teens and parents in the United States than in Japan.
conflictive (adj.)
Definition: disagreement or argument between people.
My Own Sentence: Culture conflict is a challenge for international students to deal with.
Synonyms: collide, debate]]> 2017-10-13 18:04:29 UTC https://padlet.com/grenero/e2gqguk335vb/wish/196927722 Article 2: “Yellowstone Supervolcano May Rumble to Life Faster Than Thought” by Victoria Jaggard rlkcai https://padlet.com/grenero/e2gqguk335vb/wish/198892891 Discipline: Science
Summary:
In the article, the author reports some recent researches about Yellowstone Supervolcano showing that the Supervolcano is dangerous but unnecessary to worry about. Researchers in Arizona State University assert that last eruption of Yellowstone was because two inflows of magma filled the reservoir under the caldera, and by testing minerals around the area, they claim that it will still take centuries to reproduce that process. However, another study shows that the magma reservoir below the Supervolcano is two and a half times larger than thought, and it can be refilled in a short time. Today’s Yellowstone National Park is formed by a huge eruption 630000 years ago, and scientists find that there were two other eruptions in the past two million years according to the ash of that eruption. The good news is that the Supervolcano has been dozing for a lone time – the last quake in the area happened 70000 years ago. In 2011, researchers revealed that the ground above the magma room went up 10 inches in 7 years. The expert explains that the magma is too deep to threaten, and there’s no way to predict next eruption. Though a recent report pointed out some of the eruptions in the past may actually two events, which warning eruptions may be more common than estimated, U.S. Geological Survey rates the possibility of eruption nearly same as an asteroid collide the earth.
Response:
It’s a fearful when first looking this title – it seems the Supervolcano are going to erupt tomorrow. However, as I reading through the article, I realized that this is only a popularization of Supervolcano knowledge. This article help me know how the Yellowstone National Park was formed, and what is happening inside the Supervolcano. I just hope Yellowstone Supervolcano can sleep forever.
DQs:
1.      Do you know some other Supervolcanos? Where are they?
2.      Do you want to study volcanology? Why or why not?
3.      Explain how the Yellowstone Supervolcano works according to the article.
]]> 2017-10-19 22:39:59 UTC https://padlet.com/grenero/e2gqguk335vb/wish/198892891 Vocabulary: Article 2 rlkcai https://padlet.com/grenero/e2gqguk335vb/wish/198899312 explosive (adj.)
Original: making the volcano potentially explosive in the geologic blink of an eye.
explosiveness (n.)
Definition: something happened drastically and suddenly
My own sentence: The explosive news of the fire in Napa shocked me.
Synonyms: volatile, fulminic
 
Estimate (v.)
Original: about two and a half times larger than previous estimates.
Estimation (n.)
Definition: scientifically guessing
My own sentence: students always try to estimate how much credit they can get after exam.
Synonyms: evaluate, guess
]]> 2017-10-19 23:28:54 UTC https://padlet.com/grenero/e2gqguk335vb/wish/198899312 Source rlkcai https://padlet.com/grenero/e2gqguk335vb/wish/198899673 2017-10-19 23:31:41 UTC https://padlet.com/grenero/e2gqguk335vb/wish/198899673 Response and answer yunlyu https://padlet.com/grenero/e2gqguk335vb/wish/199215312 I can still remember what I saw when I first visited to The Yellowstone National Park: As a symbol of the park, Yellowstone Supervolcano undoubtedly made an deep impression on me. I do not verily believe about the title base on peaceful and friendly scene that I saw three years ago. After reading the article, I realize that even though the swelling magma seems to be dangerous, there is no need to worry about that. 

Q1: La Garita Caldera locates in US Colorado; Lake Toba places in Indonesia
 Sumatra; Atana Ignimbrite situates Chile, Northern.(I learned about the name and location from Wikipedia.)

Q2: I want to study volcanology and here is the reason. It is a good resource provided for us to learn about the origins, developments and history of our own earth, and it is those materials that may assist us to predict the future.]]> 2017-10-20 21:00:07 UTC https://padlet.com/grenero/e2gqguk335vb/wish/199215312 Vocabulary: Article 2 yunlyu https://padlet.com/grenero/e2gqguk335vb/wish/199219349 threat (n.)
Original: A variety of sensors and satellites are always looking for changes, and right now, the supervolcano does not seem to pose a threat.
treating (adj.)
Defintion: possibility of danger or trouble.
My own sentence:
She is unlikely to be a treat to the Wawrinka in the final.
Synonyms: danger, menace,hazard

tantalizing (adj.)
Original:
We see interesting things all the time ... but we haven't seen anything that would lead us to believe that the sort of magmatic event described by the researchers is happening," says Poland via email, adding that the research overall is "somewhat preliminary, but quite tantalizing.
tantalize (v.)
Definition: Make sb a desire to have or do something
My own sentence: She is tantalizing out of reach.
Synonyms: tempting, alluring

]]> 2017-10-20 21:35:40 UTC https://padlet.com/grenero/e2gqguk335vb/wish/199219349 Response and Answer grenero https://padlet.com/grenero/e2gqguk335vb/wish/199221078 Response: 
I have always wanted to visit the Yellowstone national park. It has always caught my attention because of the colors it contains and actually shows. The fact that this volcano is flat and not like all the other ones. This article was interesting because of the information it provides. The fact that Yellowstone can erupt and kill many people is very scary , I hope that it never erupts.  

Q1: The only other Super volcano that I know of is the one in Indonesia called Lake Toba.


Q2: I would like to study volcanology because it looks interesting and I would like to know how they are created and what can be some outcomes if they do happen. 

]]> 2017-10-20 21:56:14 UTC https://padlet.com/grenero/e2gqguk335vb/wish/199221078 Vocabulary Article 2 grenero https://padlet.com/grenero/e2gqguk335vb/wish/199222773  Cradles (v):
Original: hold gently and protectively.

Cradle (n) :
Definition: an infant's bed or crib, typically one mounted on rockers.
My own sentence: My mom never used a cradle when I was a baby.
Synonyms: Hamper , Crib, baby bed

Magma (n):
Original: hot fluid or semifluid material below or within the earth's crust from which lava and other igneous rock is formed by cooling.

Magmatism (adj):
Definition: the motion or activity of magma.
My own sentence: Scientist are always on the look out for magmatism.
Synonyms: mimetism  






]]> 2017-10-20 22:20:51 UTC https://padlet.com/grenero/e2gqguk335vb/wish/199222773 Article 3: Ghostly Image of Scottish Queen Found Beneath Painting yunlyu https://padlet.com/grenero/e2gqguk335vb/wish/203175167 Discipline: History
Summary:
Using X-rays to photograph a centuries-old painting of Scottish nobleman Sir John Maitland, a horrifying picture, a woman wearing a dress and hat, emerges. Through insight observation and comparison of the woman's pose, "the woman's hands at her waist as if holding a pendant," expert Anderson asserts that it is Mary Queen! The paint stands out as a exception  for nobility: "sketches were typically made on paper before being transferred to a wooden panel." Since an eccentric fact is discovered, people tend to find the reason, impelling by curiousness. Anderson thinks the truth may have tight and intense connection with historical background at that time: It would have been a risk to display Mary's face at that time due to her  imprisonment. Thus a portrait of the drawer's own face create to mask the image of the debatable queen.
Response:
Our science and technologies are developing in leaps and bounds that nowadays more and more adventure methods can be utilized to know about human history. I have once read a lot articles about how X-rays assistant experts to identity different pigments, techniques then to authenticate creators. Besides, I learned that there must be a cause behind an action, and motivation or background may provide crucial clues.

DQs:
1. Explain why the image of the queen is covered?

2. Have you heard about any technology that helps experts to know more about cultural and historical relics? Explain it.

3. What is you reaction and response toward the title, and what do you expect to know after reading the title?

]]> 2017-11-03 04:20:13 UTC https://padlet.com/grenero/e2gqguk335vb/wish/203175167 Response and Answer rlkcai https://padlet.com/grenero/e2gqguk335vb/wish/203445235 The article is interesting. It is hard to image that there is a sketch of the queen on the painting of  another man. As the articel said, this is not the only example of ghostly sketch - so did on Degas and Picasso's works. The story behind the painting makes it be more attractive and mysterious. I am not good at appreciate art works, and those stories behind the paintings are actually more attractive than themselves for me. I hope high technology can help people to find more stories which were hidden in the history.

Q1. Because of political tensions, Vanson did not want to have troubles, and he covered the original sketch of the queen with his own portraiture.

Q3. The first time I saw the title I felt excited - it felt like watching a suspense novel. After reading, I want to know more stories about different paintings.]]> 2017-11-03 18:53:37 UTC https://padlet.com/grenero/e2gqguk335vb/wish/203445235 Vocabulary: Article 3 rlkcai https://padlet.com/grenero/e2gqguk335vb/wish/203479986 abdicate (v.)
Original:  she was forced to abdicate the throne in 1567
abdiction (n.)
Definition: quit from doing something.
My own sentence: The president voluntarily abdicates the postion.
Synonyms: yield, desert


lurking (n.)
Original: Lurking behind an unassuming 16th century painting is one of the U.K.'s most controversial monarchs
lurk (v.)
Definition: hide in somewhere that others cannot find.
My own sentence: The enemies on the face are easy to deal with, but we need to take care of those who are lurking.
Synonyms: latency, incubation]]> 2017-11-03 21:21:54 UTC https://padlet.com/grenero/e2gqguk335vb/wish/203479986 Response and Answer grenero https://padlet.com/grenero/e2gqguk335vb/wish/203483025 Reading this article was actually really interesting. The fact that an artist had great talent to be able to cover a figure underneath his work is amazing. I have never heard of this before so it was rather interesting to read. Although, it was a little creepy. I do wonder why they decided to put this paint under an x-ray.

Q1: The queen was covered because Vanson did not want any problems due to the political tension there was during that time.

Q3: When I first seen the title I was a bit shook because how would it be possible to find a ghostly figure beneath a painting. ]]> 2017-11-03 21:43:18 UTC https://padlet.com/grenero/e2gqguk335vb/wish/203483025 Vocabulary: Article 3 grenero https://padlet.com/grenero/e2gqguk335vb/wish/203483940 Pendant (n):
Original: "the woman's hands at her waist as if holding a pendant,"
Pendant (adj):
Definition: hanging downward; pendent.
My Own Sentence: The necklace I wore yesterday was pendant.
Synonyms: dangling, drooping

Institute (n):
Original: "from the Courtald Institute of Art in London noticed the ghostly sketch of a woman beneath the top level of pigment."
Instituted (v):
Definition: set in motion or establish
My Own Sentence: I instituted that I would make my senior class have a great year.
Synonyms: set up, organize


]]> 2017-11-03 21:50:32 UTC https://padlet.com/grenero/e2gqguk335vb/wish/203483940 Vocabulary: Article 3 yunlyu https://padlet.com/grenero/e2gqguk335vb/wish/205076303 Nobility (n.)
Original:  While artists working with the upper class during this time period frequently made sketches, Anderson says it's unusual to find a nearly finished portrait sketch from an artist who painted for the nobility.
Noble (adj.)
Definition: people of high social position, who have titles
My own sentence: These laws have abolished the privileges of the nobility.
Synonyms: prince, dignity
 
Portrait (n.)
Original: The portrait of Maitland was painted by an artist named Adrian Vanson, who finished the piece in 1589—two years after Mary was executed.
Portray (v.)
Definition: a painting is drawn to describe something or someone with creator's own opinions 
My own sentence: She was asked to paint a full-length portrait of the Queen.
Synonyms: drawing, painting, picture
]]> 2017-11-08 21:57:38 UTC https://padlet.com/grenero/e2gqguk335vb/wish/205076303 Check this dictionary. rabiebrigitte https://padlet.com/grenero/e2gqguk335vb/wish/205273801 2017-11-09 14:14:19 UTC https://padlet.com/grenero/e2gqguk335vb/wish/205273801 Article 4: Stellar Encore: Dying Star Keeps Coming Back Big Time grenero https://padlet.com/grenero/e2gqguk335vb/wish/205561608 Discipline: Science
Summary: In this article, the author explain show this supernova keeps coming back after it has exploded. According to their records this supernova has exploded in 2014 and back in 1954. The scientist do not know why this keeps happening. They believe that this supernova is unique. The author states, "One possibility is that this star was so massive, and its core so hot, that an explosion blew away the outer layers and left the center intact enough to repeat the entire process". Although it keeps exploding they know that it will one day die.
Response:
After reading this article I was very impressed about the universe. I have always found some interest in the universe because there is always something new. I choose this article because I think that supernovas are really interesting. The fact that this particular supernova keeps exploding after it already exploded is very amazing. I use to want to study astronomy because it is very interesting.

DQ's:
1) What do you think about supernovas?

2) Would you ever study Astronomy?

3) Do you think that this supernova will die someday? Explain.

]]> 2017-11-10 02:23:41 UTC https://padlet.com/grenero/e2gqguk335vb/wish/205561608 Vocabulary: Article 4 grenero https://padlet.com/grenero/e2gqguk335vb/wish/205564071 Massive (adj):
Original: "Astronomers reported Wednesday on a massive, distant star that exploded in 2014"
Mass (n):
Definition: the majority of.
My own sentence: The mass amount of people who came to the party were my brothers friends.
Synonyms: group, lot

Fainter (adj):
Original: "It was discovered in 2014 and, at the time, resembled your basic supernova that was getting fainter".
Faint (v):
Definition: to lose consciousness temporarily.
My own sentence: I seen my friend faint when she could no longer take the pain of her tattoo.
Synonyms: black out, pass out


]]> 2017-11-10 02:43:38 UTC https://padlet.com/grenero/e2gqguk335vb/wish/205564071 Response and Answer yunlyu https://padlet.com/grenero/e2gqguk335vb/wish/205841984 Response:
The knowledge about the supernova spans my curiousness about the universe. The more I read about uncertain information, the more I am eager to learn more knowledge to uncover those mystery, which comes from human instinct. Thanks to staggering experts and scientists who have contributed a lot to the physics knowledge explosion, today we are able to observe and study our universe more objectively and widely. 

Q2:
I have study Astronomy before. Last summary, there was a meteor shower in Inner Mongolia Province, my family and I were there at that time. I searched for materials on the Internet about its principle, process. I also watched several video of previous meteor showers. 
Q3:
I think this supernova will die sooner or later. The supernovas grow faint, then bright, then faint again. Even though there is no definite reason published and there are no supernovas like this one being discovered, "Nothing lasts forever."

]]> 2017-11-10 23:08:52 UTC https://padlet.com/grenero/e2gqguk335vb/wish/205841984 Vocabulary: Article 4 yunlyu https://padlet.com/grenero/e2gqguk335vb/wish/205849992 Tick (v.):
Original:
This is one supernova that refuses to bite the cosmic dust, confounding scientists who thought they knew how dying stars ticked.
Tick (n.)
Definition: to put a mark on
My Own Sentence: I have ticked the names of the people who have paid.
Synonyms:  mark, click

Magnetic (adj.):
Original:
Harvard University's astronomy chairman, Avi Loeb, who was not involved in the study, speculates a black hole or magnetar — a neutron star with a strong magnetic field — might be at the center of this never-before-seen behavior.
Magnet (n.)
Definition: like a magnet or people who are attractive and powerful
My Own Sentence: Her glacial beauty is magnetic.
Synonyms: attractive, alluring, captivating ]]> 2017-11-11 02:10:30 UTC https://padlet.com/grenero/e2gqguk335vb/wish/205849992 Response and Answer rlkcai https://padlet.com/grenero/e2gqguk335vb/wish/205850702 Astronomy is an interesting but difficult aspect to study - the universe is unimaginable large and people never know what will happen in the universe far away from the earth. Research shows that the explosion of the star happened twice in 60 years, which is a short time period for the universe. However, 60-year-period is most of time of human's life. This difference makes astronomers really hard do consecutive researches, and they may not able to see the result of the research when they are alive. I really apreciate those astronomers who do the research everyday and never give up their goals.

Q2. Astronomy is an interesting area, but I don't think I will study it. Because it is hard to study in deep and hard to have achievements.

Q3. I think this supernova will die someday, because nothing can be eternal in the world.]]> 2017-11-11 02:32:47 UTC https://padlet.com/grenero/e2gqguk335vb/wish/205850702 Vocabulary: Article 4 rlkcai https://padlet.com/grenero/e2gqguk335vb/wish/205851126 confounding (v.)
Original: confounding scientists who thought they knew how dying stars ticked
confounded (adj.)
Definition: make something be confusing or hard to identify
My own sentence: Fermat's Last Theorm, a difficult math problem that confounding all the people for three hundred years.
Synonyms: baffling


faint (v.)
Original: They've seen it grow faint, then bright, then faint again five times
fainting (n.)
Definition: the process of being weak
My own sentence: The poor woman fainted on the floor due to the hypoglycemia
Synonyms: flake out, pass out]]> 2017-11-11 02:47:51 UTC https://padlet.com/grenero/e2gqguk335vb/wish/205851126 Article 5 (for the extra credit): To Save the Oceans, Should You Give Up Glitter? yunlyu https://padlet.com/grenero/e2gqguk335vb/wish/212120797 Discipline: Science
Summary: The article mainly focuses on whether the use of glitter should be banned in order to protect our oceans. After introduce two terms glitter made from plastic sheets and microplastic, a subset of marine plastic litter, the writer argues about two sources of large quality of microplastic in the oceans: flea-sized plastic trashed and manufactured plastic beads in cosmetics. While concrete evidence is published about the destroy of vast microplastics, there is a lack of clear proof about damage from glitter. The argument about whether use of glitter should be banned never ends-- while some experts regard it as premature, a U.K.-based cosmetics retailer has already utilized a substitution, PET. At the end, the author indicates some similar actions taken by several countries , such as law banning production of cosmetics which contain microbeads.
Response: Never did I ever think about materials like glitter would damage our ecosystem by inflowing the food chain before reading the article, since It seems to be so small and "insignificant". The article lets me think seriously about the industrial revolution and advanced technologies. It is true that those stuff have changes our life totally. However, do we utilize resource appropriately? Do we attach importance to sustainable development instead of blinding by profit? From my point of view, more laws should be created. Besides, the governments are supposed to take the media into good use by letting the public know about the severeness of environment nowadays and take practical actions to restore our ecosystem.
DQ's:
1. Would you consider that glitter is a big deal to oceans?
2. How is glitter effecting the ocean?
3. How is glitter made?

]]> 2017-12-01 00:54:16 UTC https://padlet.com/grenero/e2gqguk335vb/wish/212120797 Vocabulary: Article 5 yunlyu https://padlet.com/grenero/e2gqguk335vb/wish/212148491 Frenzy  (n.):
Original: "When 19 British pre-schools stopped using glitter in art projects to save the oceans, it set off a frenzy that reached as far as New Zealand over glitter’s potential to harm marine life."
Frenetic (adj.):
Definition: a state of great anxiety or excitement in a uncontrollable behavior
My own sentence: In a frenzy of hate, he killed his fiancee.
Synonyms: fury, turbulence

Premature  (adj.):
Original: "Both Thompson and Horton say an outright ban on glitter is premature, given the lack of science on the subject. "
Prematurely (adv.):
Definition: happening before the natural or proper time
My own sentence: it would be premature to forecast the outcome.
Synonyms: immature, raw


]]> 2017-12-01 05:31:14 UTC https://padlet.com/grenero/e2gqguk335vb/wish/212148491 Article 5: B9 Full Product Transparency Gives Consumers More Informed Choices rlkcai https://padlet.com/grenero/e2gqguk335vb/wish/212353649 Discipline: Marketing
Summary:
People always like to make decisions by shortcuts, and that's why there are so many labels introducing the basic facts about the products. However, most of those labels are useless, and cannot provide accuracy information. Those labels only provide simplest information, and some of them even just repeat other's information. Consumers get confused under this situation. In the past, marketing is only for money, but future world requires more environmental friendly products. Full products transparency means conpanies should open up all the environmental influences of their products to the public. It is foreseeable that people can buy products based on full information of environmental impact just like viewing the nutrition facts when buying food.
Response:
It is true that those environmental labels of the products are poor, and it is hard for people to distinguish which one is better for the environment. However, I believe that the phenomenon will change as time pass by, and one day people will be able to make decisions when buying based on the label with full environmental information.

DQs:
1. Answer the first sentence of the article, which T-shirt will you choose? Why?
2. Do you consider environmental impacts when buying a product in daily life?
3. Explain what is an EPD according to the article.]]> 2017-12-01 17:05:14 UTC https://padlet.com/grenero/e2gqguk335vb/wish/212353649 Vocabulary: Article 5 (B9) rlkcai https://padlet.com/grenero/e2gqguk335vb/wish/212375275 robust (adj.)
Original:  some of the best-marketed labels are the least robust
robustness (n.)
Definition: health and strong.
My own sentence: Andrew is the most robust man in my class.
Synonyms: healthy, fine


radical (adj.)
Original: It's quite radical today, but in a few years time it will...
radicalize (v.)
Definition: significant, new, and be different with others.
My own sentence: Berry always has some radical ideas, which makes him be an unique person in my school.
Synonyms: jacobinical, complete]]> 2017-12-01 17:55:00 UTC https://padlet.com/grenero/e2gqguk335vb/wish/212375275 Article 5 (extra credit) Response and Answer grenero https://padlet.com/grenero/e2gqguk335vb/wish/212459949 I love glitter and I would have her thought that it would effect our oceans. I also really like the ocean, so if that means to stop using glitter I would. It is crazy to think that even the smallest think can effect the ocean. After reading this article, I was very surprised how serious this actually is. People should really take a look at this and consider on stopping the use of glitter.
Q1: I would have never thought that it would be a big deal because it is such small particles.
Q3: Glitter is made from plastic so thats why it effects the ocean.

]]> 2017-12-01 22:18:15 UTC https://padlet.com/grenero/e2gqguk335vb/wish/212459949 Vocabulary: Article 5 grenero https://padlet.com/grenero/e2gqguk335vb/wish/212461107 Consumed (v):
Original:  "They are consumed by plankton, fish, shellfish, seabirds, and other marine life."
Consuming (adj):
Definition: Strongly and urgently felt.
My own sentence: The consuming need to be successful is always in the back of my mind.
Synonyms: engrossing, intense

Accumulation (n):
Original: “So while there is evidence of accumulation of microplastics in general and evidence of harm from lab studies".
Accumulate (v):
Definition: to gather or collect.
My own sentence: When I accumulate all my grades they seem to be pretty good.
Synonyms: to add up, pile up, increase 


]]> 2017-12-01 22:29:20 UTC https://padlet.com/grenero/e2gqguk335vb/wish/212461107 Response and Answer (Article 5 B9) grenero https://padlet.com/grenero/e2gqguk335vb/wish/212462851 After reading this article, it is sad to say that most products really lack on providing information on the product. They really don't tell you much. If they do they only tell you what you would like to hear and are not transparent at all. This makes it hard for consumers to chose an environmental friendly product. Products should and I am sure that they are working on improving this.
Q1: I would choose the organic t-shirt because it is made from organic stuff which is good environmental wise.
Q2: Honestly I do not consider environmental impacts unless it is make up. But now that I have read so much into this I will start to. ]]> 2017-12-01 22:49:13 UTC https://padlet.com/grenero/e2gqguk335vb/wish/212462851 Vocabulary: Article 5 (B9) grenero https://padlet.com/grenero/e2gqguk335vb/wish/212463466 Sustainability (n):
Original: "inventing so many lucrative labels that offer quick assurance about products sustainability credentials."
Sustainable (adj):
Definition: capable of being supported or upheld, as by having its weight bornefrom below.
My own sentence: The chair was sustainable for both of us.
Synonyms: viable, continuous

Duplicate (n):
Original: " Many labels duplicate each other, confusing clients and leaving manufacturers obliged to certify the same product several times."
Duplicated (v):
Definition: to do or perform again; repeat.
My own sentence: I duplicated the dance so that it wouldn't be hard.
Synonyms: clone, copy, mirror


]]> 2017-12-01 22:57:09 UTC https://padlet.com/grenero/e2gqguk335vb/wish/212463466 Response and Answer (Article 5 B9) yunlyu https://padlet.com/grenero/e2gqguk335vb/wish/212473535 Nothing is perfect! Even though nowadays those labels may do not provide sufficient and objective information, with the push by the willing of consumers, improvement will show up sooner or later. As for the full environment information, purchasing decisions will not be perfect unless more education system is established or worse our ecosystem is.

Q1: From my point of view, it is the organic T- shirt that I will choose. Even though it will cost more money, it is eco-friendly. Everyone live in the earth should have duty to protect our environment for sustainable development. 

Q2: Actually, hardly do I consider about the environmental impacts while shopping. First, I have no idea whether those produces are absolutely eco-friend, which means I doubt about the reliability of advertisement and announcement. Second, I usually do not have enough money to buy those organic products which are more expensive compared to normal ones.]]> 2017-12-02 02:46:25 UTC https://padlet.com/grenero/e2gqguk335vb/wish/212473535 Vocabulary: Article 5 (B9) yunlyu https://padlet.com/grenero/e2gqguk335vb/wish/212474938 Lucrative (adj.):
Original: " That's why there have been so many people – from gurus, to NGOs, to certification sharks, to industry associations – inventing so many lucrative labels that offer quick assurance about product sustainability credentials."
Lucrativeness (n.):
Definition: producing a good profit
My own sentence: It is easy to start a lucrative business as long as you want.
Synonyms: moneymaking, remunerative

Shark (n):
Original: "  That's why there have been so many people – from gurus, to NGOs, to certification sharks, to industry associations – inventing so many lucrative labels that offer quick assurance about product sustainability credentials."
Sharking (v):
Definition: a person who is dishonest
My own sentence: Beware of sharks when you are investing money.
Synonyms: extort, swindler]]> 2017-12-02 03:26:33 UTC https://padlet.com/grenero/e2gqguk335vb/wish/212474938