Daily English School - 152

Date: 03/12/2024


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Student: Dawoon Kim


Topic:  A Look at Gender Bias in Society
https://www.thoughtco.com/gender-bias-4140418

Is There Still Gender Bias Against Women?

Sentence Construction:


X I'm looking forward to see the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican. >> I'm looking forward to seeing the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican.


X I try to bloom where I was planted in this company to finish my project. >> I try to bloom where I was planted in this company in order to get a promotion.


X If company should choose one person to the leader... >> If a company should choose a leader, they would rather choose a man.


X Let me repeat? >> Can you repeat that?



Pronunciation:
* wall /wawl/
* most /mohst/
* hoped /howpt/
* species /spee-sheez, -seez/
* breathtaking /breth-tey-kin/
* certain /sur-tn/
* inflammatory /in-flam-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee/
* derogatory /dih-rog-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee/



Build Lexicon:


* clout := (n.) influence or power, especially in politics or business.


   Example: She used her clout to get her friend an exclusive invitation to the event.


* derogatory := (adj.) showing a critical or disrespectful attitude.


   Example: He made a derogatory remark that offended many people at the meeting.


* abstinence := (n.) the practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically alcohol or sex.


   Example: The program promoted abstinence as the most effective way to prevent teenage pregnancy.


* advocates := (v.) to publicly recommend or support. (n.) A person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy.


   Example: (v.) She advocates for the rights of animals and works tirelessly to ensure their protection.


   Example: (n.) As an advocate for environmental conservation, he speaks at conferences to raise awareness about climate change.



Discover Idioms & Expressions:


* Man up := A call for someone to be brave or tough, implying that courage and toughness are masculine traits, which can reinforce gender stereotypes and discourage the expression of vulnerability, especially in men.


   Example: When he started to cry about the unfair treatment at work, his friends told him to 'man up' and deal with it."


* Don't be such a girl := Used to criticize someone for being weak, emotional, or cowardly, equating these traits with being female, which perpetuates the stereotype that women are less than men in some ways.



   Example: He was hesitant to join the more risky activities, and his peers mocked him, saying, 'Don't be such a girl.




Practice:


* Read the lexicon, idioms and expressions. Then, construct sentences for each and share them in class.



* Our next topic, Leaving Your Phone in Rice Could Damage It, Apple Says


https://engoo.com/app/daily-news/article/leaving-your-phone-in-rice-could-damage-it-apple-says/Q2BjotGoEe6lAIP_mdS4jg