Daily English School - 156

Date: 03/20/2024


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Student: Dawoon Kim


Topic: Dutchman Lives Record 39 Years with New Heart


https://engoo.com/app/daily-news/article/dutchman-lives-record-39-years-with-new-heart/7W8OQtv0Ee6tV2vOuRexzQ

Dutchman Lives Record 39 Years with New Heart | Engoo Daily News

Sentence Construction:


X When windy is strong...  >> When the wind is strong...  


X Many airplane should be delayed. >> Most flights are delayed.


X Next president have to make new rules and this new rules will soon replace existing legislation. >> The next president will make new rules that will soon replace the legislation.


X Okay albeit I'm not what it is. >> I think I would agree, albeit I'm not sure what it is all about.


X I have a plan in Europe but it blew up it in my face when my flight was canceled. >> I had a plan to go to Europe but it blew up in my face when I learned that my flight was canceled.


X Organ transplant thought that they have another life. >> People who experienced organ transplant would possibly consider living their second life.


X They maybe more careful and consider their health condition more. >> They will be more careful with their health.


X Actually I never have any surgery before. >> Actually I have never had any surgery before.


X I feel scary. >> I would feel scared.



Pronunciation:
* decade /dek-eyd; British also duh-keyd/
* albeit /awl-bee-it/
* clause /klawz/
* heart /hahrt/
* cardiomyopathy /kahr-dee-oh-mahy-op-uh-thee/

Build Lexicon:


* sprint := (n.) refers to a short, fast race where the runner goes at full speed over a short distance, typically not more than 400 meters. (v.) it means to run at full speed over a short distance.


   Example: (n.) The final event of the track meet was the 100-meter sprint.


   Example: (v.) She sprinted the last few meters to win the race.


* glider := (n.) a "glider" is a type of aircraft that is designed to fly without using an engine. Gliders are lifted into the sky by either being launched from the ground or towed aloft by another aircraft, and then they glide through the air, making use of air currents to stay aloft.


Example: Watching the glider soar silently above the hills was a peaceful sight.



Discover Idioms & Expressions:


* a new lease of life := it signifies rejuvenation or revitalization, especially after receiving medical treatment that significantly improves one's health.


   Example: The lung transplant gave her a new lease of life; she's now more active and energetic than she's been in years.


* back from the brink := returning from a very dangerous or difficult situation, especially where death was a possibility.


   Example: John was back from the brink after his liver transplant; just a few months ago, his family feared they might lose him.



Practice:


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


* Our next topic, Bola Tinubu: Nigeria won't pay a ransom to Kaduna kidnappers



https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68561870