If you think fast fashion is bad, check out SHEIN – YouTube Dictation Transcript & Vocabulary
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1."Hey guys
2.If you've ever been anywhere near TikTok lately, you've probably seen a lot of this." "Y'all, the SHEIN package that I was waiting for arrived, so let's open it..." "And it's really heavy, so..." Welcome to the world of SHEIN
3."Yes, like I don't think it's SHEIN
4.'SHE-IN' is how I tend to pronounce it." SHEIN isn't just fast fashion
5.It's
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Key Vocabulary (CEFR B1)
ultra-fast
A2Very fast, or of very short duration; especially concerning events that take place in femtosecond or picosecond timescales.
Example:
"It's ultra-fast!"
competitive
B2Capable of competing successfully
Example:
"the industry have to be low to remain competitive."
disposable
A2Any object that is designed to be disposed of rather than refilled or repaired.
Example:
"So if it's that disposable, it means they're all getting dumped somewhere?!"
somewhere
A2Unspecified or unknown (unlocated) place or location.
Example:
"So if it's that disposable, it means they're all getting dumped somewhere?!"
responsible
B1The individual who bears the responsibility for something.
Example:
"is responsible for 8-10% of greenhouse gas emissions?"
greenhouse
A2A building used to grow plants, particularly one with large glass windows or plastic sheeting to trap heat from sunlight even in intemperate seasons or climates.
Example:
"is responsible for 8-10% of greenhouse gas emissions?"
emissions
A2Something which is emitted or sent out; issue.
Example:
"is responsible for 8-10% of greenhouse gas emissions?"
questions
A2A sentence, phrase or word which asks for information, reply or response; an interrogative.
Example:
""Now a few questions for you:"
non-judgmental
B1A B1-level word commonly used in this context.
Example:
"actually engaging and non-judgmental?""
subscribe
A2To sign up to have copies of a publication, such as a newspaper or a magazine, delivered for a period of time.
Example:
"and make sure to subscribe!"
| Word | CEFR | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| ultra-fast | A2 | Very fast, or of very short duration; especially concerning events that take place in femtosecond or picosecond timescales. |
| competitive | B2 | Capable of competing successfully |
| disposable | A2 | Any object that is designed to be disposed of rather than refilled or repaired. |
| somewhere | A2 | Unspecified or unknown (unlocated) place or location. |
| responsible | B1 | The individual who bears the responsibility for something. |
| greenhouse | A2 | A building used to grow plants, particularly one with large glass windows or plastic sheeting to trap heat from sunlight even in intemperate seasons or climates. |
| emissions | A2 | Something which is emitted or sent out; issue. |
| questions | A2 | A sentence, phrase or word which asks for information, reply or response; an interrogative. |
| non-judgmental | B1 | A B1-level word commonly used in this context. |
| subscribe | A2 | To sign up to have copies of a publication, such as a newspaper or a magazine, delivered for a period of time. |
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