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Portuguese Audios for Intermediate Advance B2 -Áudios em Português para Intermédios Avançados B2

O Acampamento

In this episode we are going to listen to a conversation between two mothers.

瑞英：阿姨您好！

阿姨：你好，瑞英你好！唉呀，你家几口人呐？

瑞英：我家里有五口人，我老公，还有两个儿子，还有小姑娘，您认识的。

阿姨：儿子大的有多大啦？

瑞英：啊，老大八周岁了。

阿姨：老二呢？

瑞英：老二六周岁。

阿姨：她，小的三四（岁）？

瑞英：小的刚刚三周岁。

阿姨：哇，那个累不累啊？

瑞英：还好，不算太累！

阿姨：三个小孩在我眼里就觉得很辛苦了！

瑞英：还好了，其实习惯了。老大他们都会互相玩儿，他们玩儿得特别好，所以基本上不
需要我怎么照顾

阿姨：就是小的要陪一下？

瑞英：小的也其实，等到有了，有了哥哥们回来，都在一起玩儿！

Story Chinese

我有三个孩子

Many people don't know what to do with their old clothes. Some give them to charity, others get them repaired — but what about clothes that can't be repaired?

These clothes usually end up in the garbage. A 2017 report estimated that 83 million metric tons of clothes and shoes were thrown away in 2015, and this could increase to over 130 million metric tons by 2030.

Clothes are difficult to recycle because they're often made up of different components. Even a T-shirt that's 100% cotton may still have labels and threads made from other materials like polyester.

Separating those materials isn't easy, making any piece of clothing difficult to recycle.

But researchers at the University of Delaware believe they've found a new way to recycle blended fabrics, and it only takes 15 minutes.

They developed a process using chemicals and microwaves to break down polyester and spandex while leaving cotton and nylon intact. The nylon is then dissolved off the cotton using a simple solvent.

The broken down and dissolved components are then collected, and can be used to make polyester, spandex and nylon again. And while the remaining cotton isn't high quality, the researchers say it could be mixed with new cotton to make stronger recycled yarn, for example.

Erha Andini, who led the study, told The Washington Post that clothes companies aren't always clear about what's in their clothes. But a process like this can be used even if you don't know what your clothing is made from.

However, the researchers say it could be some time before their process is used on a large scale.

And Tasha Lewis from Ohio State University — who wasn't part of the research — told The Washington Post that while processes like this are good, they should be used as a last resort.

She said it's cheaper and simpler to just buy used clothes. She added that companies should also make clothes that last longer, and make them out of one type of fabric so they're easier to recycle.

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US Researchers Find New Way to Recycle Clothes

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Today we will read an article. You should listen and read in parallel. Ideally after doing that twice you should read text out loud by yourself. 

Article we will read today is:  Жизнь на автопилоте: почему мы делаем многие вещи, не задумываясь
Source: https://trends.rbc.ru/trends/social/625807aa9a7947aa6750fb30

After listening to the text, please answer the following questions in comments: 
1) Что такое автоматичность? Опишите своими словами.
2) Приведите 3 примера ежедневных действий, которые вы делате в режиме автоматичности.
3) В каких случаях автоматичность опасна?

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Жизнь на автопилоте (B1-B2)

TRANSCRIPTION (explanation included)
These expressions of apology encompass a range of tones and levels of formality. In everyday conversation, one might simply say "sorry" or "my bad" to acknowledge a mistake. When the apology is sincere, phrases like "I sincerely apologize" and "I'm truly sorry" convey the depth of regret. In informal settings, a more casual approach may be taken with expressions like "I messed up" or "oops, I'm sorry," adding a touch of camaraderie. For matters necessitating decorum, a formal approach may involve phrases like "I offer my most sincere apologies" or "please accept my formal apology," while emphasizing the depth of regret. Politeness tempers the apology in expressions such as "I'm so sorry" and "please forgive me," demonstrating a genuine desire for reconciliation. A touch of wit adds a layer of humor to the apology, as seen in expressions like "I'm on the apology tour" or "I'm in hot water." In more refined circles, the upper class might communicate their regret with statements like "I must express my profound regret" or "please accept my sincerest apologies," maintaining an air of warmth. For royalty, an apology is conveyed with grace and respect, as in "I extend my most heartfelt apologies" or "please accept my deepest regrets," underscoring the formal nature of the response. Ultimately, the choice of expression hinges on the context and the level of decorum required for the situation at hand.