Date: 11/10/2023
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Student: Dawoon
Topic: Tai chi could slow down Parkinson's disease
https://breakingnewsenglish.com/2310/231030-tai-chi-parkinsons-5.html
Sentence Construction:
X I think nowadays there are a lot of instant content, like youtube or podcast.>> I think nowadays there is a lot of instant content, like youtube or podcasts.
X This kind of things makes my brain to be complicated.>> This kind of thing makes my brain complicated.
X I think meditation is good option for freshing our brain.>> I think meditation is a good option for refreshing our brain.
Pronunciation:
*parkinson’s [paar·kuhn·sn]
*developed [duh·veh·luhpt]
Build Lexicon:
* deteriorate := (v) become progressively worse.
Example: If she really started to deteriorate, there was no way she'd be able to handle it.
* reduction := the amount by which something is reduced or diminished.
Example: A reduction in government spending led to a financial surplus of over one million dollars.
Discover Idioms & Expressions:
* Just what the doctor ordered := exactly what is wanted or needed.
Example: My husband bought me a spa day package and it was just what the doctor ordered.
* Laughter is the best medicine := trying to be happy is a good way to stop worrying.
Example: I know times are tough right now, but try to find some joy and laughter in your day - after all, laughter is the best medicine.
Practice:
* Prepare one sentence for each lexicon, idiom and expressions.
* Check out the article for Monday, "Protests against copper mine deal turn deadly in Panama"
https://edition.cnn.com/2023/11/08/americas/demonstrators-killed-mining-protests-panama/index.html
