Throwaway culture: Pre-class activities

Pre-class activities

Prepare for your class by completing these activities!

Vocabulary matching

Pronunciation

The first time you watch the video, pay special attention to the correct pronunciation of the following words:

Whether it’s by using proprietary screws that prevent you from easily accessing your devices …
France now requires that manufacturers label their goods with repairability scores, which helps people pick fixable stuff.
As a global society, we can’t afford to keep making as much stuff as we do, and we certainly can’t afford to throw this much of it away.
A legally protected right to repair will help us get our stuff fixed at reasonable prices.

Comprehension questions