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Pronunciation ChallengeWhy Plastic Straws Suck

Host : Kelsi
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What are some ways we can reduce our plastic use?

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Today's Sentence

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Why Plastic Straws Suck
Some critics have pointed out that straws only make up a fraction of our plastic waste. So why is everyone so worked up about them?
Original Video：Why Plastic Straws Suck

Key Vocabulary

1. critic

critic

[ˈkrɪtɪk](n.)

criticize

[ˈkrɪtɪˌsaɪz](v.)

criticism

[ˈkrɪtɪˌsɪzəm](n.)

2. fraction

fraction

[ˈfrækʃən](n.)

percentage

[pərˈsɛntəʤ](n.)

3. worked up

worked up

(phr.)

bent out of shape

(phr.)

tizzy

[ˈtɪzi](n.)

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Yihan Zhou7 years ago

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Wang Selina7 years ago

1. Use a reusable produce bag.
2. If straw is a must, purchase a reusable stainless steel or glass straw.
3. Buy boxes instead of bottles.
4. Bring your container for take-out.
5. Request restaurants do not pack plasticware in your take-out box.

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Dao Nguyen5 years ago

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William7 years ago

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Ann7 years ago

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Some critics have pointed out that straws only make up a fraction of our plastic waste. So why is everyone so worked up about them?

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