Daily English School - 221

Date: 08/02/2024


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Student: Dawoon Kim


Topic: UK doctors to treat people suffering from eco-anxiety


https://breakingnewsenglish.com/2407/240722-eco-anxiety-5.html

UK doctors to treat people suffering from eco-anxiety

Sentence Construction:


X My company president endorsed the summer vacation to our employees during next week. >> My company president endorsed a summer vacation for our employees next week.


X Finally I found the solution to solve our product problem and I did it solely. >> Finally, I found the solution to our product problem and did it solely on my own.


X There are many entities in the engine room, so if you wanna fix it you should learn about many parts of the engine. >> There are many entities in the engine room, so if you want to fix it, you should learn about the various parts of the engine.


X Usually many companies have their own type security net to enter the offices. >> Many companies typically have their own tight security net for entering their offices.


X If you wanna buy used car you have to check whether the seller is on the up and up or not. >> If you want to buy a used car, you have to check whether the seller is on the up and up.


X I’m a very realistic person. >> I am a very positive person.


X Some day it can be happen. >> Someday it will happen.



Pronunciation:
* learn /lurn/
* endorse /en-dawrs/
* solely /sohl-lee/
* exclusively /ik-skloo-siv-lee, -ziv-/
* transparent /trans-pair-uhnt, -par-/
* severely /suh-veer-lee/
* flood /fluhd/
* shortage /shawr-tij/
* anxious /angk-shuhs, ang-/



Build Lexicon:


* unethical := (n.) not conforming to accepted standards of morality.


Example: It is considered unethical to exploit workers for personal gain.


* politicised := (adj.) (or politicized in American English) Made to have a political character or implication.


Example: The debate became highly politicised, with each side accusing the other of bias.



Discover Idioms & Expressions:


* take a load off := to relax and relieve oneself of stress or worry.


Example: Doctors encourage their patients to take a load off by practicing mindfulness and engaging in activities that promote well-being.


* On the same page := In agreement or having a shared understanding.


Example: It’s crucial for doctors and environmental advocates to be on the same page when developing strategies to address and treat eco-anxiety effectively.



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 Topic