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EPISODE · Dec 18, 2023 · 8 MIN

18th December Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - Unravelling the Threads of Innovation

from Listen Up! English Listening Practice · host Karen

Today's episode is about the invention of Carbon Fibre and how it changed the world. Listen here to find out more about it.  If you want to read along with the audio find the article ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Come and be part of my Patreon community for just $1/$3 per month, where you'll get access to special video content. This month, I'm sharing an exclusive video about the UK's Christmas traditions. Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more details. To find out more about my lessons you can find my website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or you can email me at [email protected] 20 minute trial lesson for just £5. 30 minute lesson for £8. Or book a package of 10 of these lessons and get the 11th one free 60 minute lesson for £15. Or book a package of 10 of these lessons and get the 11th one free Check your understanding What challenges did Roger Bacon face during the invention of carbon fibre, and how did he overcome them? Describe the breakthrough moment in Bacon's work that led to the creation of carbon fibre. How did carbon fibre impact the aerospace industry, and what advantages did it bring to aircraft components? Name two industries, other than aerospace, that benefited from the adoption of carbon fiber, and explain how it transformed their products. Reflect on the challenges faced by Roger Bacon in the invention of carbon fibre and discuss the broader implications of his breakthrough in technological advancements across various industries.

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