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Parka

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Raincoat

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Overcoat

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Coats and Heavy wear

Coats and Heavy wear

Parka - Clothes and Fashion

20 chapters
levelintermediate

Discover our readings on coats and heavy wear to explore cozy and protective options for cold weather, from parkas to overcoats and beyond.

Vocabulary
1.
wrap up
[v]
/ræp ʌp/
2.
cozy
[adj]
/ˈkoʊzi/
3.
thick
[adj]
/θɪk/
4.
hood
[n]
/hʊd/
5.
fun fact
[n]
/fˈʌn fˈækt/
6.
Inuit
[n]
/ˈɪnut/
7.
survive
[v]
/sɚˈvaɪv/
8.
caribou
[n]
/ˈkɛɹɪˌbu/
9.
seal
[n]
/siːl/
10.
synthetic fiber
[n]
/sɪnθˈɛɾɪk fˈaɪbɚ/
11.
wearer
[n]
/ˈwɛɹɝ/
12.
freezing
[adj]
/ˈfrizɪŋ/
13.
get through
[v]
/ɡɛt θɹˈuː/
14.
weather the storm
[phrase]
/wˈɛðɚ ðə stˈoːɹm/
15.
down feather
[n]
/dˌaʊn fˈɛðɚ/
16.
padding
[n]
/ˈpædɪŋ/
17.
trap
[v]
/træp/
18.
handle
[v]
/ˈhændəɫ/
19.
lightweight
[adj]
/ˈɫaɪtˈweɪt/
20.
fur-lined
[adj]
/fˈɜːlˈaɪnd/
21.
waterproof
[adj]
/ˈwɔtɝˌpɹuf/
22.
worth one's weight in gold
[phrase]
/wˈɜːθ wˈʌnz wˈeɪt ɪn ɡˈoʊld/
23.
hit
[v]
/hɪt/
24.
stylish
[adj]
/ˈstaɪlɪʃ/
25.
ice storm
[n]
/ˈaɪs stˈoːɹm/
26.
bitter
[adj]
/ˈbɪtɚ/
27.
functional
[adj]
/ˈfʌŋkʃənəl/
28.
look the part
[phrase]
/lˈʊk ðə pˈɑːɹt/
29.
on the other (hand)
[adv]
/ɑːnðɪ ˈʌðɚ hˈænd ɔːɹ/
30.
mild
[adj]
/maɪld/
31.
do the trick
[phrase]
/dˈuː ðə tɹˈɪk/
32.
adjustable
[adj]
/əˈdʒəstəbəɫ/
33.
cuff
[n]
/kʌf/
34.
make sure
[phrase]
/meɪk ʃʊr/
35.
the devil is in the detail
[sentence]
/ðə dˈɛvəl ɪz ɪnðə diːtˈeɪl/
36.
make a difference
[phrase]
/mˌeɪk ɐ ɔːɹ ðə dˈɪfɹəns/
37.
essential
[adj]
/ɪˈsɛnʃəl/
38.
depend on
[v]
/dɪpˈɛnd ˈɑːn/
39.
degree Celsius
[n]
/dɪɡɹˈiː sˈɛlsɪəs/
40.
insulation
[n]
/ˌɪnsəˈɫeɪʃən/
41.
expedition
[n]
/ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃən/
42.
better safe than sorry
[sentence]
/bˈɛɾɚ sˈeɪf ðɐn sˈɔːɹi/
43.
reliable
[adj]
/rɪˈlaɪəbəl/
44.
influential
[adj]
/ˌɪnfɫuˈɛnʃəɫ/
45.
battlefield
[n]
/ˈbætəɫˌfiɫd/
46.
crouch
[v]
/ˈkɹaʊtʃ/
47.
harsh
[adj]
/hɑrʃ/
48.
surplus
[n]
/ˈsɝpɫəs/
49.
catch on
[v]
/kˈætʃ ˈɑːn/
50.
over time
[adv]
/ˌoʊvɚ tˈaɪm/

1.
wrap up
[v]
/ræp ʌp/
2.
cozy
[adj]
/ˈkoʊzi/
3.
thick
[adj]
/θɪk/
4.
hood
[n]
/hʊd/
5.
fun fact
[n]
/fˈʌn fˈækt/
6.
Inuit
[n]
/ˈɪnut/
7.
survive
[v]
/sɚˈvaɪv/
8.
caribou
[n]
/ˈkɛɹɪˌbu/
9.
seal
[n]
/siːl/
10.
synthetic fiber
[n]
/sɪnθˈɛɾɪk fˈaɪbɚ/
11.
wearer
[n]
/ˈwɛɹɝ/
12.
freezing
[adj]
/ˈfrizɪŋ/
13.
get through
[v]
/ɡɛt θɹˈuː/
14.
weather the storm
[phrase]
/wˈɛðɚ ðə stˈoːɹm/
15.
down feather
[n]
/dˌaʊn fˈɛðɚ/
16.
padding
[n]
/ˈpædɪŋ/
17.
trap
[v]
/træp/
18.
handle
[v]
/ˈhændəɫ/
19.
lightweight
[adj]
/ˈɫaɪtˈweɪt/
20.
fur-lined
[adj]
/fˈɜːlˈaɪnd/
21.
waterproof
[adj]
/ˈwɔtɝˌpɹuf/
22.
worth one's weight in gold
[phrase]
/wˈɜːθ wˈʌnz wˈeɪt ɪn ɡˈoʊld/
23.
hit
[v]
/hɪt/
24.
stylish
[adj]
/ˈstaɪlɪʃ/
25.
ice storm
[n]
/ˈaɪs stˈoːɹm/
26.
bitter
[adj]
/ˈbɪtɚ/
27.
functional
[adj]
/ˈfʌŋkʃənəl/
28.
look the part
[phrase]
/lˈʊk ðə pˈɑːɹt/
29.
on the other (hand)
[adv]
/ɑːnðɪ ˈʌðɚ hˈænd ɔːɹ/
30.
mild
[adj]
/maɪld/
31.
do the trick
[phrase]
/dˈuː ðə tɹˈɪk/
32.
adjustable
[adj]
/əˈdʒəstəbəɫ/
33.
cuff
[n]
/kʌf/
34.
make sure
[phrase]
/meɪk ʃʊr/
35.
the devil is in the detail
[sentence]
/ðə dˈɛvəl ɪz ɪnðə diːtˈeɪl/
36.
make a difference
[phrase]
/mˌeɪk ɐ ɔːɹ ðə dˈɪfɹəns/
37.
essential
[adj]
/ɪˈsɛnʃəl/
38.
depend on
[v]
/dɪpˈɛnd ˈɑːn/
39.
degree Celsius
[n]
/dɪɡɹˈiː sˈɛlsɪəs/
40.
insulation
[n]
/ˌɪnsəˈɫeɪʃən/
41.
expedition
[n]
/ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃən/
42.
better safe than sorry
[sentence]
/bˈɛɾɚ sˈeɪf ðɐn sˈɔːɹi/
43.
reliable
[adj]
/rɪˈlaɪəbəl/
44.
influential
[adj]
/ˌɪnfɫuˈɛnʃəɫ/
45.
battlefield
[n]
/ˈbætəɫˌfiɫd/
46.
crouch
[v]
/ˈkɹaʊtʃ/
47.
harsh
[adj]
/hɑrʃ/
48.
surplus
[n]
/ˈsɝpɫəs/
49.
catch on
[v]
/kˈætʃ ˈɑːn/
50.
over time
[adv]
/ˌoʊvɚ tˈaɪm/
1.
wrap up
[v]
/ræp ʌp/
balutin,bumabalot
2.
cozy
[adj]
/ˈkoʊzi/
komportable,mainit-init
3.
thick
[adj]
/θɪk/
makapal,siksik
4.
hood
[n]
/hʊd/
hood,takip ng ulo
5.
fun fact
[n]
/fˈʌn fˈækt/
nakakatuwang katotohanan,kawili-wiling impormasyon
6.
Inuit
[n]
/ˈɪnut/
Inuit,pangkat ng mga katutubong tao mula sa mga rehiyong Arctic ng North America
7.
survive
[v]
/sɚˈvaɪv/
mabuhay,manatili
8.
caribou
[n]
/ˈkɛɹɪˌbu/
caribou,usa ng Hilagang Amerika
9.
seal
[n]
/siːl/
seal,leon ng dagat
10.
synthetic fiber
[n]
/sɪnθˈɛɾɪk fˈaɪbɚ/
sintetik na hibla
11.
wearer
[n]
/ˈwɛɹɝ/
tagasuot,gumagamit
12.
freezing
[adj]
/ˈfrizɪŋ/
nagyeyelo,sobrang lamig
13.
get through
[v]
/ɡɛt θɹˈuː/
malampasan,makaraos
14.
weather the storm
[phrase]
/wˈɛðɚ ðə stˈoːɹm/
makaraos
15.
down feather
[n]
/dˌaʊn fˈɛðɚ/
balahibo ng ibon,malambot na balahibo
16.
padding
[n]
/ˈpædɪŋ/
padding,pambalot
17.
trap
[v]
/træp/
bitag,pigilin
18.
handle
[v]
/ˈhændəɫ/
hawakan,pangasiwaan
19.
lightweight
[adj]
/ˈɫaɪtˈweɪt/
magaan,mababa ang timbang
20.
fur-lined
[adj]
/fˈɜːlˈaɪnd/
may balahibo sa loob,nilinyahan ng balahibo
21.
waterproof
[adj]
/ˈwɔtɝˌpɹuf/
hindi tinatagusan ng tubig,waterproof
22.
worth one's weight in gold
[phrase]
/wˈɜːθ wˈʌnz wˈeɪt ɪn ɡˈoʊld/
extremely valuable or highly useful, especially because of skill, reliability, or importance
23.
hit
[v]
/hɪt/
dumating sa,umabot sa
24.
stylish
[adj]
/ˈstaɪlɪʃ/
naka-istilo,maganda
25.
ice storm
[n]
/ˈaɪs stˈoːɹm/
bagyong yelo,ulan na yelo
26.
bitter
[adj]
/ˈbɪtɚ/
napakalamig,nakakagat
27.
functional
[adj]
/ˈfʌŋkʃənəl/
functional,praktikal
28.
look the part
[phrase]
/lˈʊk ðə pˈɑːɹt/
to appear suitable or convincing for a particular role, job, or situation based on one's appearance
29.
on the other (hand)
[adv]
/ɑːnðɪ ˈʌðɚ hˈænd ɔːɹ/
sa kabilang banda,sa ibang panig
30.
mild
[adj]
/maɪld/
banayad, mahinahon
31.
do the trick
[phrase]
/dˈuː ðə tɹˈɪk/
gumana
32.
adjustable
[adj]
/əˈdʒəstəbəɫ/
naaayos,maaaring iakma
33.
cuff
[n]
/kʌf/
punyos,lupi
34.
make sure
[phrase]
/meɪk ʃʊr/
to take steps to confirm if something is correct, safe, or properly arranged
35.
the devil is in the detail
[sentence]
/ðə dˈɛvəl ɪz ɪnðə diːtˈeɪl/
nasa detalye ang problema
36.
make a difference
[phrase]
/mˌeɪk ɐ ɔːɹ ðə dˈɪfɹəns/
to have a very strong and noticeable effect on someone or something
37.
essential
[adj]
/ɪˈsɛnʃəl/
mahalaga,kailangan
38.
depend on
[v]
/dɪpˈɛnd ˈɑːn/
nakadepende sa isang bagay
39.
degree Celsius
[n]
/dɪɡɹˈiː sˈɛlsɪəs/
degree Celsius
40.
insulation
[n]
/ˌɪnsəˈɫeɪʃən/
insulasyon, pampainit
41.
expedition
[n]
/ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃən/
ekspedisyon, paglalayag
42.
better safe than sorry
[sentence]
/bˈɛɾɚ sˈeɪf ðɐn sˈɔːɹi/
Mas mabuting mag-ingat kaysa magsisi
43.
reliable
[adj]
/rɪˈlaɪəbəl/
maaasahan,mapagkakatiwalaan
44.
influential
[adj]
/ˌɪnfɫuˈɛnʃəɫ/
makaimpluwensya,may malaking impluwensya
45.
battlefield
[n]
/ˈbætəɫˌfiɫd/
larangan ng digmaan,battlefield
46.
crouch
[v]
/ˈkɹaʊtʃ/
lumuhod,yumuko
47.
harsh
[adj]
/hɑrʃ/
malupit, matalim, nakakasilaw
48.
surplus
[n]
/ˈsɝpɫəs/
sobra,labis
49.
catch on
[v]
/kˈætʃ ˈɑːn/
maging popular,kumalat
50.
over time
[adv]
/ˌoʊvɚ tˈaɪm/
sa paglipas ng panahon,habang lumilipas ang panahon

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Parka 
Read a passage about a warm, insulated jacket with a hood, designed for cold weather, offering protection and comfort during winter activities. 

What is a Parka? 

1.1
When winter arrives, people need to wrap up warm to stay cozy.  One of the best jackets for cold weather is the parka.  This jacket is known for being long, thick, and having a large hood to keep out the cold.  It is a popular choice for staying warm and dry in freezing weather.  Let us take a look at where the parka came from, why it is so popular, and some fun facts about this special winter jacket. 

Kapag dumating ang taglamig, kailangan ng mga tao na magbihis nang mainit para manatiling komportable. Isa sa pinakamahusay na dyaket para sa malamig na panahon ay ang parka. Ang dyaket na ito ay kilala sa pagiging mahaba, makapal at may malaking hood upang maiwasan ang lamig. Ito ay isang popular na pagpipilian para manatiling mainit at tuyo sa nagyeyelong panahon. Tingnan natin kung saan nagmula ang parka, kung bakit ito napakapopular, at ilang nakakatuwang katotohanan tungkol sa espesyal na dyaket na pang-taglamig na ito.

The History of the Parka 

1.2
The parka has a long history, starting with the Inuit people who live in places like Alaska, Canada, and Greenland.  The Inuit needed strong, warm clothing to survive the extreme cold.  They made their parkas from animal skins, usually caribou or seal.  These parkas were perfect for keeping the cold wind and snow out.  The word "parka" itself comes from their language and means "animal skin." 

Ang parka ay may mahabang kasaysayan, na nagsisimula sa mga Inuit na nakatira sa mga lugar tulad ng Alaska, Canada, at Greenland. Kailangan ng mga Inuit ng matibay, mainit na damit upang mabuhay sa matinding lamig. Ginawa nila ang kanilang mga parka mula sa balat ng hayop, karaniwan ay caribou o seal. Ang mga parka na ito ay perpekto para sa pag-iwas sa malamig na hangin at niyebe. Ang salitang "parka" mismo ay nagmula sa kanilang wika at nangangahulugang "balat ng hayop".

1.3
Today, parkas are made from lighter materials like synthetic fibers, but the basic idea is the same: to keep the wearer warm.  These modern parkas protect people from the freezing temperatures, whether they are going on a winter adventure or just getting through their day.  If you are wearing a good parka, you can weather the storm and stay comfortable, no matter how cold it gets outside. 

Ngayon, ang mga parka ay gawa sa mas magaan na mga materyales tulad ng synthetic fibers, ngunit ang pangunahing ideya ay pareho: panatilihing mainit ang nagsusuot. Ang mga modernong parka na ito ay nagpoprotekta sa mga tao mula sa nagyeyelong temperatura, maging sila man ay pupunta sa isang winter adventure o simpleng pagdaan sa kanilang araw. Kung nakasuot ka ng isang magandang parka, maaari mong tiisin ang bagyo at manatiling komportable, gaano man kalamig sa labas.

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Why Parkas Are Popular Today 

1.4
There are many reasons why parkas remain popular.  One of the biggest reasons is how warm they are.  Most parkas are filled with down feathers or synthetic padding, both of which trap heat and keep people cozy.  Down feathers are very warm and lightweight, but synthetic padding can handle wet conditions better.  Many parkas also have fur-lined hoods that keep the cold wind away from your face. 

Maraming dahilan kung bakit patuloy na sikat ang mga parka. Isa sa pinakamalaking dahilan ay kung gaano sila kainit. Karamihan sa mga parka ay puno ng down feathers o synthetic padding, na parehong nakakulong ng init at nagpapanatili ng komportable ang mga tao. Ang down feathers ay napakainit at magaan, ngunit mas mahusay na hawakan ng synthetic padding ang mga basang kondisyon. Maraming parka ang mayroon ding mga hood na may lining ng balahibo na naglalayo ng malamig na hangin sa iyong mukha.

1.5
Parkas are also very practical.  They usually come with deep pockets to keep your hands warm or to carry small things.  Some parkas are waterproof, which is helpful when it snows or rains.  Because of these features, many people think a parka is worth its weight in gold when winter hits, as it provides both comfort and protection against the cold. 

Ang mga parka ay napaka-praktikal din. Karaniwan silang may malalim na bulsa upang panatilihing mainit ang iyong mga kamay o upang magdala ng maliliit na bagay. Ang ilang parka ay hindi tinatagusan ng tubig, na kapaki-pakinabang kapag umuulan o snow. Dahil sa mga katangiang ito, maraming tao ang nag-iisip na ang isang parka ay katumbas ng ginto kapag dumating ang taglamig, dahil nagbibigay ito ng ginhawa at proteksyon laban sa lamig.

Parkas in Fashion and Pop Culture 

1.6
Parkas are not only useful; they are also fashionable.  Many designers include parkas in their winter collections, making them stylish as well as practical.  You can see parkas in movies and books, too.  For example, in the movie "The Day After Tomorrow," the characters wear parkas to stay warm during a huge ice storm.  In the novel "To Build a Fire" by "Jack London," parkas help protect characters from the bitter cold as they face nature's challenges. 

Ang mga parka ay hindi lamang kapaki-pakinabang; uso rin ang mga ito. Maraming taga-disenyo ang nagsasama ng mga parka sa kanilang mga koleksyon sa taglamig, na ginagawang naka-istilo at praktikal ang mga ito. Makakakita ka rin ng mga parka sa mga pelikula at aklat. Halimbawa, sa pelikulang «The Day After Tomorrow», ang mga karakter ay nagsusuot ng parka upang manatiling mainit sa panahon ng malaking bagyong yelo. Sa nobelang «To Build a Fire» ni Jack London, ang mga parka ay tumutulong na protektahan ang mga karakter mula sa matinding lamig habang hinaharap nila ang mga hamon ng kalikasan.

1.7
Celebrities are often seen wearing parkas in cold weather, which helps make them even more popular.  Famous brands like "Canada Goose" and "The North Face" are known for making high-quality parkas, which are both functional and fashionable.  For many people, wearing a nice parka is not just about staying warm—it is also a way to look the part during the colder months. 

Madalas makita ang mga kilalang tao na nakasuot ng parka sa malamig na panahon, na tumutulong upang gawin silang mas popular. Ang mga sikat na tatak tulad ng "Canada Goose" at "The North Face" ay kilala sa paggawa ng mga de-kalidad na parka, na parehong functional at fashionable. Para sa maraming tao, ang pagsuot ng magandang parka ay hindi lamang tungkol sa pagiging mainit—ito rin ay isang paraan upang magmukhang angkop sa mga buwan ng taglamig.

How to Choose the Right Parka 

1.8
When choosing a parka, it is important to think about how cold it gets where you live.  If your winters are very cold, you will need a thicker, warmer parka.  On the other hand, if your winters are mild, a lighter parka might do the trick.  It is also important to consider the material.  Parkas filled with down feathers are very warm, but they may not work well in wet conditions.  Synthetic fillings are less warm but perform better in rain or snow. 

Kapag pumipili ng parka, mahalagang isipin kung gaano kalamig sa lugar na tinitirhan mo. Kung ang iyong taglamig ay napakalamig, kakailanganin mo ng mas makapal, mas mainit na parka. Sa kabilang banda, kung ang iyong taglamig ay banayad, ang isang mas magaan na parka ay maaaring sapat na. Mahalaga ring isaalang-alang ang materyal. Ang mga parka na may down feathers ay napakainit, ngunit maaaring hindi gumana nang maayos sa basa. Ang sintetikong palaman ay hindi gaanong mainit ngunit mas mahusay ang pagganap sa ulan o niyebe.

1.9
The length of the parka is another thing to consider.  A longer parka provides extra warmth and covers more of your body, keeping out the cold.  Some parkas also have extra features, like adjustable hoods and cuffs, which help make sure the coat fits just right.  The devil is in the details, and with parkas, small features can make a big difference in how comfortable and warm you feel. 

Ang haba ng parka ay isa pang bagay na dapat isaalang-alang. Ang mas mahabang parka ay nagbibigay ng karagdagang init at sumasaklaw sa higit pang bahagi ng iyong katawan, na pinipigilan ang lamig. Ang ilang mga parka ay mayroon ding mga karagdagang tampok, tulad ng mga adjustable na hood at cuffs, na tumutulong upang matiyak na ang coat ay akma nang tama. Ang diyablo ay nasa mga detalye, at sa mga parka, ang maliliit na tampok ay maaaring gumawa ng malaking pagkakaiba sa kung gaano ka komportable at mainit ang pakiramdam mo.

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Parkas for Extreme Weather 

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Parkas are not only great for everyday winter wear, but they are also essential for surviving in some of the coldest places on Earth.  Scientists and explorers who travel to places like Antarctica depend on parkas to keep warm in temperatures that can drop as low as -60 degrees Celsius.  These parkas are designed with extra insulation and special materials to protect against the freezing wind. 

Ang mga parka ay hindi lamang mahusay para sa pang-araw-araw na pagsuot sa taglamig, ngunit mahalaga rin ang mga ito para mabuhay sa ilan sa mga pinakamalamig na lugar sa Earth. Ang mga siyentipiko at explorer na naglalakbay sa mga lugar tulad ng Antarctica ay umaasa sa mga parka upang manatiling mainit sa mga temperatura na maaaring bumaba hanggang -60 degrees Celsius. Ang mga parka na ito ay dinisenyo na may karagdagang insulation at espesyal na mga materyales upang maprotektahan laban sa nagyeyelong hangin.

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One famous explorer, "Ernest Shackleton," wore a parka during his Antarctic expeditions.  His team depended on these warm jackets to stay safe in the extreme cold.  Better safe than sorry, and having a reliable parka in freezing conditions can make all the difference. 

Isang tanyag na eksplorador, si "Ernest Shackleton", ay nagsuot ng parka sa kanyang mga ekspedisyon sa Antartiko. Ang kanyang koponan ay umaasa sa mga mainit na dyaket na ito upang manatiling ligtas sa matinding lamig. Mas mabuti na ang ligtas kaysa sa nagdudulot ng pagsisisi, at ang pagkakaroon ng maaasahang parka sa nagyeyelong kondisyon ay maaaring magdulot ng malaking pagkakaiba.

Fun Fact: The Parka That Fought a War 

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Did you know that one of the most influential designs of the modern parka was born on the battlefield?  Back in the 1950s during the Korean War, the U.S. Army created the M-51 fishtail parka to keep soldiers warm in freezing conditions.  It had a long back shaped like a fishtail, which helped protect them from cold wind and snow, especially when crouching or moving around.  The coat was tough, lined for warmth, and built to handle harsh weather.  After the war, these parkas were sold as military surplus and quickly caught on with everyday people.  Over time, the M-51 became a style favorite too—especially among young people in the '60s—and helped shape the parka we know today. 

Alam mo ba na ang isa sa mga pinaka-maimpluwensyang disenyo ng modernong parka ay isinilang sa larangan ng digmaan? Noong 1950s sa panahon ng Korean War, nilikha ng U.S. Army ang M-51 fishtail parka upang panatilihing mainit ang mga sundalo sa nagyeyelong kondisyon. Ito ay may mahabang likod na hugis buntot ng isda, na tumutulong na protektahan sila mula sa malamig na hangin at niyebe, lalo na kapag nakayuko o gumagalaw. Ang coat ay matibay, may linya para sa init, at ginawa upang mahawakan ang masamang panahon. Pagkatapos ng digmaan, ang mga parka na ito ay ibinenta bilang military surplus at mabilis na sumikat sa mga ordinaryong tao. Sa paglipas ng panahon, ang M-51 ay naging paborito rin sa estilo—lalo na sa mga kabataan noong '60s—at nakatulong sa paghubog ng parka na alam natin ngayon.

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1.

What is the main purpose of a parka?

A

To protect from rain only

B

To stay warm in cold weather

C

To carry heavy tools

D

To improve running speed

2.

What material did the Inuit originally use to make parkas?

A

Cotton

B

Wool

C

Plastic

D

Animal skins

3.

Sort the following events in the correct historical order:

u.s. army designs the m-51 parka
parkas appear in fashion collections
inuit people make parkas from animal skins
modern parkas use synthetic materials
4.

What is one reason someone might choose synthetic padding over down feathers?

A

It handles wet conditions better

B

It is more expensive

C

It smells better

D

It is lighter in weight

5.

Fill in the blank with the correct words from the text (Only one word is allowed in each blank).

Parkas are known for being long, thick, and having a large

.

The word "parka" comes from a language meaning

skin.

Modern parkas are often filled with down feathers or

padding.

Some parkas come with deep

to carry things or keep hands warm.

A

parka provides extra warmth and covers more of your body.

Parkas used in Antarctica are built with extra

to block freezing wind.

6.

Sort the following uses of parkas in the order they developed over time.

worn as everyday winter fashion
used by soldiers in war
worn for survival in freezing weather
seen in movies and novels
7.

Match each part of the parka to what it helps the wearer do:

Hood
Deep pockets
Down feathers
Synthetic padding
Longer length
Blocks cold wind from the face
Very warm and lightweight
Keeps hands warm or holds items
Covers more of the body
Performs better when wet
8.

Which of the following are materials or fillings used in parkas, according to the passage? (Choose all the correct answers)

Down feathers

Synthetic padding

Wool

Leather

Nylon

Animal skins

Cotton

9.

Match the material to its characteristic:

Animal skin
Synthetic fibers
Down feathers
Waterproof fabric
Lined interior
Useful during snow or rain
Lightweight and water-resistant
Soft, light, and very warm
Adds warmth in extreme weather
Used by the Inuit for survival
10.

Which of the following statements are true according to the passage? (Choose all the correct options)

Some parkas are waterproof

Parkas are often used in fashion collections

Parkas were first made in the 1900s

Longer parkas provide more body coverage

Parkas are only useful in urban areas

The M-52 parka was created for military use

Parkas are used in extremely cold places like Antarctica

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