Daily English School - 219

Date: 07/31/2024


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Student: Dawoon Kim


Topic: Stuntman Completes 3.6-Kilometer Slackline Walk


https://engoo.com/app/daily-news/article/stuntman-completes-36-kilometer-slackline-walk/h3QaBEKKEe-IC7vMq4FbQg

Stuntman Completes 3.6-Kilometer Slackline Walk | Engoo Daily News

Sentence Construction:


X One of my cousins came to my house and made my books churned up. >> One of my cousins came to my house and churned up my books.


X Many islands in Korea make embankments for preventing from flood. >> any islands in Korea build embankments to prevent flooding.


X One of the main highways was inundated so many shipments were delated. >> One of the main highways was inundated, causing many shipments to be delayed.


X Listening reviews from my colleagues catalyze to make my skills up. >> Listening to reviews from my colleagues helps catalyze my skill improvement.


X When I saw a brand new cars in German I was lost in the moment. >> When I saw the brand-new cars in Germany, I was lost in the moment.


X When I take a picture with my smartphone I hope my picture to be picture perfect but it couldn't happen. >> When I take a picture with my smartphone, I hope for it to be picture-perfect, but it often doesn't turn out that way.



Pronunciation:
* usually /yoo-zhoo-uh-lee/
* churn /churn/
* embankment /em-bangk-muhnt/
* inundated /in-uhn-dey-tid, -uhn-/
* catalyze /kat-l-ahyz/
* frost /frawst, frost/
* growth /grohth/
* boat /both/



Build Lexicon:


* boundary := (n.) a boundary is a line or limit that marks the edge of an area or separates two things.


Example: The river forms a natural boundary between the two countries.


* stunts := (n.)  an action displaying spectacular skill and daring, especially in films or entertainment. (v.) To prevent from growing or developing properly.


Example: (n.) The actor performed all his own stunts in the movie.


Example: (v.) Poor nutrition can stunt a child's growth.



Discover Idioms & Expressions:


* dancing on air := to feel extremely happy or euphoric, often because of a significant achievement.


Example: After completing the 3.6-kilometer slackline walk, the stuntman was dancing on air, thrilled by his success.


* push the envelope := to go beyond the usual limits or boundaries, often in a bold or innovative way.


Example: By walking a 3.6-kilometer slackline, the stuntman truly pushed the envelope in the world of extreme sports.



Practice:
* Read the lexicon, idioms and expressions. Then, construct sentences for each and be ready to recite them in class.
* Our next topic, Actor’s excessive airport security sparks probe into human rights violations
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