Daily English School - 197

Date: 06/12/2024


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Student: Dawoon Kim


Topic: Airline Meal Leftovers Cost Man $6,200 in Taiwan


https://engoo.com/app/daily-news/article/airline-meal-leftovers-cost-man-6200-in-taiwan/_-6oFh1JEe-9a2tTeqsUIQ

Airline Meal Leftovers Cost Man $6,200 in Taiwan | Engoo Daily News

Sentence Construction:


X The problem of my project will be solved this Friday. >> The issue with my project will be resolved this Friday.


X Some people like to buy flatpack furniture because they like to make their own furniture themselves. >> Some people prefer to buy flatpack furniture because they enjoy assembling it themselves.


X Apple wants to make their own vehicle. It is kind of foray to the other car companies. >> Apple aims to create their own vehicle, marking a foray into the automotive industry.


X Nowaday AI technology is a game changer in many industries because AI can do many things and using AI can replace human employees. >> Nowadays, AI technology is a game changer in many industries because it can perform various tasks and replace human employees.


X It can make disease like African Swine Fever. >> It can cause diseases like African Swine Fever.
X If I could take it anymore >> If I could take it home, then I would.


X Every meals are important. >> Every meal is important.



Pronunciation:
* assemble /uh-sem-buhl/
* furniture /fur-ni-cher/
* territory /ter-i-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee/
* Indonesia /in-duh-nee-zhuh, -shuh, -zee-uh, -doh-/
* Vietnam /vee-et-nahm, -nam, vyet-, vee-it-/
* leftover /left-oh-ver/
* swine /swahyn/



Build Lexicon:


* swine := (n.) refers to a pig, especially when considered as livestock. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a person regarded with contempt.


Example: The farmer raised a variety of livestock, including several swine. He acted like a complete swine, showing no regard for anyone's feelings.


* incident := (n.) refers to an event or occurrence, typically one that is unusual or noteworthy.


Example: The police were called to investigate the incident at the bank.



Discover Idioms & Expressions:


* pay the piper := to face the consequences of one's actions.  


Example: He had to pay the piper for not declaring the leftover airline meal, resulting in a significant financial penalty.


* break the bank :=  to use up all one's money.


Example: The fine for carrying airline meal leftovers nearly broke the bank for him.



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