Daily English School - 168

Date: 04/011/2024


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Student: Dawoon Kim


Topic: 'I am stoked': What it feels like to fly through a solar eclipse


https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20240328-nasa-jets-chase-solar-eclipse

'I am stoked': What it feels like to fly through a solar eclipse

Sentence Construction:


X I had my friends at my house. >> My friends came over to my house.


X I voted on last Saturday. >> I voted last Saturday.


X They ate only vegetable. >> They only eat vegetables.


X can get to live in ocean. >> It has lived in the ocean for century


X Clouds can block scene of Solar eclipse to the people >> Clouds can block the eclipse



Pronunciation:
* world /wurld/
* usual /yoo-zhoo-uhl, yoozh-wuhl/
* thing /thing/
* excess /noun ik-ses, ek-ses; adjective, verb ek-ses, ik-ses/
* suggest /suhg-jest, suh-/
* numerous /noo-mer-uhs, nyoo-/


Build Lexicon:


* stoked := (adj.) describes a state of being extremely excited, enthusiastic, or pleased about something. It's often used in informal contexts, especially in conversational English.


   Example: I'm totally stoked about the concert next weekend; I can't wait to see my favorite band live!


* scuppered := (v.) typically used in British English. It means to prevent from working or succeeding; to thwart or ruin. The term originates from a nautical context, where "scupper" refers to an opening in the side walls of a ship that allows water on deck to drain off. However, when used metaphorically, it relates to causing plans, ambitions, or operations to fail.


   Example: The sudden rainstorm completely scuppered our beach picnic.


* haze := (n.) a light mist or smoke in the air which causes reduced visibility. (v.)  To become misty or smoky; to cover or envelop with or as if with haze.


   Example: (n.) The morning haze made it difficult to see the other side of the lake.


   Example: (v.) As the evening progressed, the valleys hazed over, adding a mystical feel to the landscape.


* stumbled := (v.) to trip or lose one's balance while walking or moving.


   Example: She stumbled over the uneven pavement and nearly fell.



Discover Idioms & Expressions:


* dancing with the sun and moon := engaging in an activity that aligns with rare or cosmic events, suggesting a harmonious blend of ambition and timing.


Example: Flying through a solar eclipse felt like dancing with the sun and moon, a moment of perfect alignment and beauty.


* to chase the shadow := pursuing an elusive or rare experience with great enthusiasm.


Example: She's always chasing the shadow, from skydiving to flying through a solar eclipse; adventure is her middle name.



  Practice:
* Read the lexicon, idioms and expressions. Then, construct sentences for each and share them in class.
* Our next topic, 'Should We Leave Anonymous Reviews Online?
https://engoo.com/app/daily-news/article/should-we-leave-anonymous-reviews-online/Y7Li_OzwEe6prrurNtTV6g