Daily English School - 213

Date: 07/11/2024


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Student: Dawoon Kim


Topic:  Samsung projects 15-fold surge in Q2 profit

https://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20240705050549

Samsung projects 15-fold surge in Q2 profit

Sentence Construction:


X When I went to Kyoto in Japan, I saw the throne in Japan in the Kyoto castle. >> When I went to Kyoto, Japan, I saw the throne in Kyoto Castle.


X China and other countries near them fight each other to get more territories >> China and nearby countries fought each other to gain more territories.


X When I was late to meet my wife, she was a little powder keg. >> When I was late to meet my wife, she was like a little powder keg.


X When North Korea try to test their nuclear bomb both North Korea and South Korea were on a blink of a war. >> When North Korea tried to test their nuclear bomb, both North Korea and South Korea were on the brink of war.


X Android is not good for user who want to connect their cellphone to the other devices >> Android is not ideal for users who want to connect their cellphones to other devices.


X Using apple is so familiar to me >> Using Apple products feels very familiar to me.



Pronunciation:
* throne /throhn/
* symbolize /sim-buh-lahyz/
* ascend /uh-send/
* territory /ter-i-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee/
* jurisdiction /joor-is-dik-shuhn/
* trillion /tril-yuhn/
* profit /prof-it/
* above /uh-buhv/



Build Lexicon:


* surge := (n.) / (v.) a sudden powerful forward or upward movement.


Example: (n.) The surge of adrenaline helped her lift the heavy weight.


Example: (v.) Prices surged after the announcement of the new product.


* firm := (adj.) solid and stable in shape; showing steady determination or belief. (n.) a business organization, especially one involving multiple partners. (v.) to make something more solid or fixed; to strengthen.


Example: (adj.) Sentence: She had a firm grip on the railing as she descended the stairs.


Example: (n.) The law firm specialized in corporate mergers and acquisitions.


Example: (v.) He firmly secured the tent stakes in the ground to withstand the strong winds.

Discover Idioms & Expressions:


* make a killing := to make a large profit or gain a significant advantage.


Example: Investors made a killing after Samsung's announcement, as the stock price soared by 20% in a single day.


* cash cow := a product, business, or investment that generates a steady flow of income or profit.


Example: The Galaxy series has been a cash cow for Samsung, bringing in billions annually.



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