Daily English School - 183

Date: 05/09/2024


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Student: Dawoon Kim


Topic: Italy bans puppy yoga on animal welfare grounds


https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckmjk7v40gko

Italy bans puppy yoga on animal welfare grounds

Sentence Construction:


X The company wants to know how I can speak language. >>  The company wants to know how well I speak English.


X They will asks me about how many do you have family member. >> They will ask me for some personal information.


X The owner of the store doesn't answer for my deal. >> The owner of the store is stalling my time for not answering right away.


X If you say bad words can burn bridges to someone. >> Saying bad words can burn bridges to someone close to me.


X Many people accused the organization of stirring the pot. >> Many people accused the organization of stirring the pot.


X I think it is just for humans. >> I think it is just for human’s satisfaction


X It is can be stressful for dogs. >>  It can be stressful for dogs.



Pronunciation:
* accident /ak-si-duhnt/
* morale /muh-ral/
* organization /awr-guh-nuh-zey-shuhn/
* consequence /kon-si-kwens, -kwuhns/
* cruelty /kroo-uhl-tee/
* alternative /awl-tur-nuh-tiv, al-/


Build Lexicon:


* breeders := (n.) a person who selectively breeds carefully selected mates, normally in a controlled environment, to cultivate specific desirable qualities or characteristics.


   Example: The dog breeders focused on improving the health and temperament of the puppies.


* proximity := (n.) refers to the state of being near or close in space or time.


   Example: Due to the proximity of the two buildings, residents could easily communicate from their windows.


* consequences := (n.) the results or effects of actions, often focusing on the outcomes following specific behaviors or events.


Example: The consequences of skipping class included falling behind in the coursework and lower grades.



Discover Idioms & Expressions:


* Bark up the wrong tree := To pursue a mistaken or misguided line of thought or course of action.


   Example: People claiming the ban on puppy yoga will reduce stress relief are barking up the wrong tree; the welfare of the animals is more important.


* In the doghouse := To be in trouble with someone, usually in authority or a significant other.


   Example: The yoga studio found itself in the doghouse with animal rights activists long before the official ban on puppy yoga.



Practice:
* Read the lexicon, idioms and expressions. Then, construct sentences for each and be ready to recite them in class.

* Our next topic, McDonald's Releases Billboards that Smell Like French Fries
https://engoo.com/app/daily-news/article/mcdonalds-releases-billboards-that-smell-like-french-fries/W0TfeP8EEe6-VU_U4TskIg