10 Inventions that Changed the World (Unit 02: The Printing Press)


PRACTICE

Printing Your Favorite T-Shirt

[1] Screen printing is a way of printing a design or picture onto a T-shirt, sweatshirt, or other piece of clothing. In screen printing, a special screen is used to transfer ink onto the clothing. The ink makes the words or picture.
[2] To start the process, the design is first drawn on paper or on a computer. Then, the design is transferred onto a special screen made of mesh. The mesh is like a net, but with very small holes in it. The mesh is stretched tightly over a frame. Then the design is burned onto the screen using a special liquid that is sensitive to light.
[3] After the screen is ready, the ink is applied to the top of the screen. A squeegee (a flat tool with a rubber blade for scraping) is used to press the ink through the mesh and onto the clothing. The ink is pushed through the areas of the screen that have been burned away. This creates the design on the clothing.
[4] Once the ink is applied, the clothing is dried to make sure the ink sets properly. This process can be done several times to layer different colors of ink to create a more complex design. After the printing is done, the clothing is then washed to remove any unwanted ink.
[5] Screen printing is a popular way to create interesting T-shirts, sweatshirts, and other clothing items. It is often used for making special designs, like sports team logos or T-shirts for special events. Screen printing is a fun and creative way to make custom clothing that is personal and unique.

THINK

INSTRUCTIONS: Answer the questions based on the reading "Printing Your Favorite T-Shirt".

1. Which of the following best identifies the general topic of the passage?



2. In screen printing, the "screen" is made of



3. What tool is used to press the ink through the mesh and onto the clothing?



4. The design is first burned onto the clothing before ink is applied.

5. Use only information from the story to match each term with its definition. Write its part of speech (noun, verb, or adjective). Do not use a dictionary or translator.

  • A. to move something from one place to another
    Word:
    Part Of Speech:
  • B. a material made of threads or wires woven together to create a net-like pattern
    Word:
    Part Of Speech:
  • C. a liquid substance that is used for writing or printing
    Word:
    Part Of Speech:
  • D. a method of printing a design or picture onto a surface, like a T-shirt, using a special screen and ink
    Word:
    Part Of Speech:
  • E. to add one thing on top of another thing, such as adding layers of ink to create a design
    Word:
    Part Of Speech:
  • F. symbols or designs that represents a company or organization
    Word:
    Part Of Speech:
  • G. a plan or drawing that shows what something will look like
    Word:
    Part Of Speech:
  • H. one-of-a-kind, different or special in some way
    Word:
    Part Of Speech:
  • I. a tool used to press ink or liquid through a mesh screen
    Word:
    Part Of Speech:
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