Daily English School - 222

Date: 08/05/2024


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Student: Dawoon Kim


Topic: K-pop Industry Is 'In Crisis,' Say Experts


https://engoo.com/app/daily-news/article/k-pop-industry-is-in-crisis-say-experts/m8F4tkSxEe-QBdMqIjNwog

K-pop Industry Is 'In Crisis,' Say Experts | Engoo Daily News

Sentence Construction:


X These day the weather of Korea is like rainforest. >> These days, the weather in Korea is like that of a rainforest.


X Taking a transportation without paying is unethical. >> Taking transportation without paying is unethical.


X There are many politicized problem around our society. >> There are many politicized problems in our society.


X Solving this kind of problems is too hard. >> There are many politicized problems in our society.


X When I was busy to read our project, one of my colleagues took a load off by taking my tasks. >> When I was busy working on our project, one of my colleagues helped by taking on some of my tasks.


X It is important to make good product to be on the same page when I and my client debate about how can we make a product. >> It is important to be on the same page with my client when we discuss how to create a good product.


X Many friends are looking for the any things about the K-pop stars.>> Many friends are looking for anything related to K-pop stars.


X Karina have the right to love someone. >> Karina has the right to love someone.



Pronunciation:
* unethical /uhn-eth-i-kuhl/
* politicize /puh-lit-uh-sahyz/
* promote /pruh-moht/
* bias /hy-uhs/
* crisis /krahy-sis/
* controlled /kuhn-trohld/
* decrease /verb dih-krees/
* popular /pop-yuh-ler/
* famous /fey-muhs/



Build Lexicon:


* handle :=  (v.) to manage, deal with, or be responsible for something. (n.) A part of an object designed for holding, moving, or carrying it.


Example:  (v.) She knows how to handle difficult customers effectively.


Example: (n.) The handle of the suitcase broke when I was at the airport.


* agencies := (n.) organizations or businesses that provide a particular service, especially on behalf of other organizations.


Example: Several government agencies were involved in the disaster relief effort.



Discover Idioms & Expressions:


* on the rocks := in a state of difficulty or likely to fail.


Example: With declining album sales and fewer concert tours, the K-pop industry seems to be on the rocks.


* in dire straits := in a very difficult or dangerous situation.


Example: Many entertainment companies are in dire straits due to the sudden drop in overseas promotions for K-pop stars.



Practice:
* Read the lexicon, idioms and expressions. Then, construct sentences for each and be ready to recite them in class.
* Our next topic, Man accused of beheading father in their home is competent to stand trial, judge rules
https://edition.cnn.com/2024/08/02/us/justin-mohn-competent-pennsylvania-beheading/index.html