Daily English School - 216

Date: 07/19/2024

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Student: Dawoon Kim

Topic: UK elects 22-year-old as a Member of Parliament

https://breakingnewsenglish.com/2407/240708-member-of-parliament-5.html

UK elects 22-year-old as a Member of Parliament

Sentence Construction:


X I just rest at home. >> I will just take a rest at home.


X 3 years ago the Covid Virus sweep all the world. >> Three years ago, the COVID virus swept across the world.


X When I went to Japan I enjoy the picturesque scenery in Japan. >> When I went to Japan I enjoyed the picturesque scenery.


X There are good quality food market in the vicinity of my home. >> There are good quality food markets in the vicinity of my home.


X The city where I live is a very densely populated city. >> The city where I live is very densely populated.


X The cafe at lake is bursting at seams with foreigners. >> The cafe by the lake is bursting at the seams with foreigners.


X I got so many tasks from my boss so my schedule is packed to the gills. >> I received so many tasks from my boss that my schedule is packed to the gills.



Pronunciation:
* violated /vahy-uh-ley-tid/
* café /ka-fey/
* majority /muh-jawr-i-tee, -jor-/
* picturesque /pik-chuh-resk/
* populate /pop-yuh-leyt/
* economic /ek-uh-nom-ik, ee-kuh-/
* conservative /kuhn-sur-vuh-tiv/
* earthquake /urth-kweyk/



Build Lexicon:


* tackle := (v.) (1) to deal with a problem or difficult situation; (2) to physically confront or grapple with someone.


Example: (1) The committee will tackle the issue of climate change in their next meeting.


Example: (2) The defender tackled the opposing player to stop the advance.


* apathy := (n.) lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.


Example: His apathy towards politics meant he rarely voted or engaged in discussions about current events.


* thriving := (adj.) flourishing and growing vigorously; prosperous.


Example: Despite the economic downturn, the local businesses were thriving due to strong community support.



Discover Idioms & Expressions:


* young blood := refers to young, energetic individuals who bring fresh ideas or perspectives.


Example: The party hopes that the young blood elected will inject new energy into their policies.


* raise eyebrows := to cause surprise or mild disapproval.


Example: The news of a 22-year-old elected as MP raised eyebrows among the older politicians.



Practice:
* Read the lexicon, idioms and expressions. Then, construct sentences for each and be ready to recite them in class.
* Our next topic, Monday’s Article