Daily English School - 59

Sentence Construction:
X  One of my team members and four people from other team have covid-19.  >>  One of my team members and four people from the other team have covid-19.
X My supervisor said I should tested using test kit. >> My supervisor said I should be tested using a test kit.
X It was spreading again.  >> It is spreading again.
X A person who 24 years hits his knife to people.  >> A person who is 24 years old stabbed  his knife on people.
X I shocked because my friend was on there at that time. >> I was shocked because my friend was there at that time.
X The place which happened is about 5 stations from my home. >>  The place where the incident happened is about 5 stations from my home.
X He saw some people run away from him. >> He saw some people running away from him.
X Two weeks ago there was similar incident in Korea. >>  Two weeks ago there was a similar incident in Korea.
X When I read a book in my bed, I easily tuck me in.  >> When I read a book in my bed, I easily tuck myself in.

Good Sentences:
O It seems like covid–19 is spreading again these days.
O People don’t care about it.
O There is a serious incident nearby my home.
O They tried to arrest him.
O I like a little soft mattress.
O We need to adjust our total income.
O Meditation helps you to clear your mind of negative thoughts.
O The room is an absolutely comfortable suite.
O I’m tired. I’m going to hit the sack.
O If you do wake, don’t just toss and turn.
O You must be a real light sleeper.

Pronunciation:
* total /toht-l/
* coup /koo/
* niger /nahy-jer/
* earlier /ur-lee-er/
* presidential /prez-i-den-shuhl/
* legitimate /li-jit-uh-mit/
* immediately /ih-mee-dee-it-lee/
* punitive /pyoo-ni-tiv/
* perpetrator /pur-pi-trey-ter/
* seize /seez/
* measure /mezh-er/

Build Lexicon:
* punitive := (adj) intended as punishment.
   Example: There are calls for more punitive measures against people who drink and drive.
* aide := (n) a person who helps another person, especially a politician, in their job.
   Example: A  former government aide has leaked information to the press.
* fraught := (adj) filled with something unpleasant.
   Example: The whole situation is fraught with possibilities.
* insurgency := (n) an attempt to take control of a country by force.
   Example: The government faces continuing insurgency in the north-east.

I think it is more punitive. 

Aide said he left in a hurry. 

This is a path fraught with dangers. 

 are fighting a tough insurgency. 

Discover Idioms & Expressions:
* put your money where your mouth is := if you put your money where your mouth is, you prove yourself something with actions, not just words.
   Example: You keep saying you can beat me. Why don't you put your money where your mouth is?
* spend money like water := if you spend money like water, you spend too much money.
   Example: Julia spends money like water. She goes shopping almost everyday!
* see the color of (someone's) money := to make sure that someone will pay for something before you give it to him/her.
   Example:
I will not give him the product until I see the color of his money.
*  rolling in money := if you are rolling in money, you are very rich.
   Example: Jim is rolling in money. He must have won the lottery or something.

That will give you the chance to put your money where your mouth is. 

I spent money like water. Now I have to watch my budget. 

he tried to see the color of my money

The brewery is rolling in money.