n. a building where products are made Factories use robots to make products.
speech
n. the act of talking
The robots can help people who have difficulties with social skills and speech.
need
v. to be in a situation in which you must have, to require
They can become a speaking partner for someone who needs one.
elderly
adj. old or rater old, past middle age
So the number of elderly people who need help is growing.
especially
adv. in particular; for a particular purpose
Robots are especially good for the elderly.
keep company
phr v. to spend time with
They can even keep the elderly company.
someday
adv. at some time in the future
But they will be someday.
hospital
n. a place where sick people are given care or treatment
Engineers are working on helper robots to use in hospitals and in people’s homes.
provide
v. to give or supply something that someone needs
These provide fun interactions.
interaction
n. two or more things affecting each other
These provide fun interactions.
valuable
adj. very useful or helpful
Robots can teach valuable lessons, too.
guide
v. to show or help
They can guide a person’s movements to help them overcome physical challenges.
overcome
v. to be successful during a hard time
They can guide a person’s movements to help them overcome physical challenges.
challenge
n. something difficult
They can guide a person’s movements to help them overcome physical challenges.
motion
n. an act or process of moving, movement
They can help learn important body motions.
stranger
n. someone who you have not met before or do not know
However, helping strangers is important as well.
a few
adj. a small number of, some
It only takes a few extra hours a week to volunteer.
extra
adj. additional, more
It only takes a few extra hours a week to volunteer.
put away
phr v. to return something to the place where it belongs
Reading to elderly people, putting away food in a crisis center, and organizing books in the library are just a few ideas.
crisis
n. a very difficult time
Reading to elderly people, putting away food in a crisis center, and organizing books in the library are just a few ideas.
organize
v. to put into order
Reading to elderly people, putting away food in a crisis center, and organizing books in the library are just a few ideas.
chance
n. an opportunity to do something
Give it a chance, and you just might find that you will feel wonderful about helping others.
volunteering
n. doing something without getting paid to do it Volunteering isn’t just a nice thing to do.
confident
adj. sure of oneself
It makes us more confident.
ask
v. to request an answer
Every year for four years, she asked them how they helped others.
self-esteem
n. belief in one’s own abilities
Kids who helped both loved ones and strangers had higher self-esteem one year later.
rewarding
adj. worthwhile, valuable
Volunteering is rewarding for kids because it is challenging.
challenging
adj. needing much thought and effort
Volunteering is rewarding for kids because it is challenging.
have to
v. used to say that something is required or necessary, must
You have to work hard, but you are doing very good things.
satisfied
adj. happy with; content
This makes you feel satisfied, even if you’re not getting paid to do it.
born
adj. brought into life
Terry Fox was born in Canada in 1958.
unfortunately
adv. used to say that something bad has happened Unfortunately, after 143 days and 5,373 kilometers, Terry had to quit.
quit
v. to stop doing something
Unfortunately, after 143 days and 5,373 kilometers, Terry had to quit.
although
conj. despite the fact that Although Terry never finished his Marathon of Hope, he inspired many people.
inspire
v. to give an idea about what to do
Although Terry never finished his Marathon of Hope, he inspired many people.
in memory of
phr prep. made or done to honor someone who has died
They run in memory of this Canadian national hero and continue to raise money for cancer research.
national
adj. related to the whole country
They run in memory of this Canadian national hero and continue to raise money for cancer research.
develop
v. to grow or become bigger
When he was 18, Terry developed pain in his right knee.
knee
n. the upper part of your leg
When he was 18, Terry developed pain in his right knee.
cancer
n. a serious disease
He went to a doctor and heard that he had cancer.
cut off
phr v. to remove something by cutting
The doctors had to cut off Terry’s right leg.
artificial
adj. made by people
He learned how to use an artificial leg.
patient
n. someone seeing a doctor for a disease
While in the hospital, he met other young cancer patients.
raise
v. to collect or gather funds or resources for a particular cause or purpose
He decided to run across Canada to raise money for cancer research.
research
n. careful study to find and report new knowledge
He decided to run across Canada to raise money for cancer research.
fashion
n. popular styles in clothing or appearance
Have you heard of fast fashion?
landfill
n. a place where a lot of trash is put
Fast fashion clothes may end up in piles of trash in landfills.
mindful
adj. aware of something that may be important
We can choose clothes that are made in more mindful ways.
ethical
adj. considered the good or right thing to do
This is called ethical and sustainable fashion.
sustainable
adj. possible to be continued for a long time without harm
This is called ethical and sustainable fashion.
buying
n. the act of making a purchase
Also, we can wear our clothes for a long time instead of buying new ones all the time.
recycle
v. to change waste into reusable material
We can even recycle them.
clothing
n. something people wear made out of cloth
The clothing is usually trendy at the time.
trendy
adj. currently fashionable, but probably not for a long time
The clothing is usually trendy at the time.
try on
phr v. to put clothes on to see if you like them
We try on these clothes at stores or order them online, but sometimes, they can be a problem for people and the planet.
planet
n. a large, round object in space
We try on these clothes at stores or order them online, but sometimes, they can be a problem for people and the planet.
fairly
adv. in a way that is right
Workers might not be treated fairly when clothes are made fast.
environment
n. the conditions that surround someone or something
The work environment could be dangerous, or the people might not be paid enough money.
material
n. a substance that has a particular quality
Also, materials used to make clothes can hurt the Earth.
pollution
n. something that makes land, water, and air dirty and not safe
They become a cause of pollution both when they’re made and when they’re thrown away.
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