Daily English School - 157

Date: 03/23/2024
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Student: Dawoon Kim

Topic: Apple lawsuit: US accuses tech giant of monopolising smartphone market

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68628989

Apple lawsuit: US accuses tech giant of monopolising smartphone market

Sentence Construction:


X When Spring is  com flora is beautiful. >> In Spring, flora looks more beautiful.


X I rode this article yesterday. >> I read this article yesterday.


X I thought I want to buy foldable phone. >> I thought of buying a foldable phone.


X The blackberry smartphone usually come with... >> The blackberry smartphones usually come with...


X I probably washed first. >> I will probably take a shower first.



Pronunciation:
* hibernate /hahy-ber-neyt/
* fauna /faw-nuh/
* allege /uh-lej/
* vigorously /vig-er-uhs-lee/
* cement /si-ment/
* materialize /muh-teer-ee-uh-lahyz/



Build Lexicon:
* monopolising := (v.) The act of gaining complete control over a market or industry, usually to the exclusion of competitors.


   Example: The company's aggressive tactics led to accusations of monopolizing the local grocery market, as they owned nearly all the stores in town.


* antitrust := (adj.) Relating to laws or policies intended to prevent or regulate monopolies and promote fair competition in business.


   Example: The government's antitrust investigation into the tech company's practices revealed several instances of anti-competitive behavior.


* sprawling := (adj.) Extending over a large area in an irregular or untidy manner.


   Example: The sprawling estate covered acres of land, with gardens, ponds, and several buildings scattered throughout.



Discover Idioms & Expressions:


* Under Siege :=  To be under intense pressure or facing numerous challenges, often from multiple sources.


   Example: Cops and criminals fight together for survival when a police station comes under siege.


* Break-up (of a company) := To dismantle or divide a company into smaller entities, often as a result of legal action or regulatory intervention.


   Example: If the government succeeds in its case, it could lead to the break-up of the tech giant, signaling a significant shift in the industry landscape.



Practice:


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


* Our next topic, Survey Asks Drivers How Well they Remember Road Rules


https://engoo.com/app/daily-news/article/survey-asks-drivers-how-well-they-remember-road-rules/AXgS8toqEe6bWhP2mjBRHw