Daily English School - 165

Date: 04/04/2024


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Student: Dawoon Kim


Topic: Kia recalling 427,000 Telluride SUVs because they might roll away while parked


https://www.nbcnews.com/business/consumer/kia-telluride-recall-might-roll-away-parked-what-year-rcna145644

Kia recalling 427,000 Telluride SUVs because they might roll away while parked

Sentence Construction:


X The course is made up of 10 2 hour sessions. >>  The course is made up of 10 2 hour sessions.


X I have a Hyundai. >> My car brand is Hyundai


XI am not a man to make electric brake. >> I am not the one who is responsible for the electric brake


X You should fix the emergency break. >> The company should fix the emergency brake.


X This problem can be fix. >> This problem can be fixed.


X This car can move alone >> The car can move on its own.



Pronunciation:
* proven /proov-en/
* proof /proof/
* equipment /ih-kwip-muhnt/
* along /uh-lawng, uh-long/
* improve /im-proov/
* consciousness /kon-shuhs-nis/
* rejuvenate /ri-joo-vuh-neyt/
* film /film/
* focus /foh-kuhs/
* through /throo/

Build Lexicon:


* shaft := (n.) it is commonly used to refer to a long, either solid or hollow, cylindrical part of an object which transmits motion or is used for support.


   Example: The elevator's malfunction was due to a problem with its main shaft.


* reimbursed := (v.) to repay someone for expenses they have incurred.


   Example: He was fully reimbursed for his travel expenses after the business trip.



Discover Idioms & Expressions:


* better safe than sorry := it's better to be cautious and careful now rather than regret something later.


   Example: By recalling the Telluride SUVs to address the parking issue, Kia is embodying the principle of 'better safe than sorry.


* back to the drawing board. := to start over again from the beginning, especially after a failure or setback.


   Example: To start over again from the beginning, especially after a failure or setback.



  Practice:


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


* Our next topic, UN warns of environmental e-waste catastrophe


https://breakingnewsenglish.com/2403/240325-electronic-waste-catastrophe-5.html#google_vignette