Daily English School - 226

Date: 08/13/2024


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Student: Dawoon Kim


Topic: Is S. Korea neglecting children's call to abolish 'no-kids zones'?


https://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20240808050599

Is S. Korea neglecting children's call to abolish 'no-kids zones'?

Sentence Construction:


X Some client will come to our company for check our project. >> Some clients will visit our company to review our project.


X Our product is one of equipment of electric vehicle. >> Our product is one of the components of an electric vehicle.


X This is why I busy this day. >> Those are the reasons why I am busy these days.


X My dog really like a cosy cushion on the sofa. >> My dog really likes the cosy cushion on the sofa.


X M any biologic researcher try to make medicines to protect people from disease like smallpox. >> Many biological researchers are trying to develop medicines to protect people from diseases like smallpox.


X My grandfather lived in a world unto itself so he didn't see any foreigner in his life. >> My grandfather lived in a world unto himself, so he never encountered any foreigners in his life.


X Sometimes I thought that if I lived in the middle of nowhere it would be really lonely. >> Sometimes I think that if I lived in the middle of nowhere, it would be really lonely.


X  We should care of the children. >> We should take care of the children.


Pronunciation:
* palliative /pal-ee-ey-tiv, -ee-uh-tiv/
* cosy /koh-zee/
* comfort /kuhm-fert//
* contagious /kuhn-tey-juhs/
* distinctive /dih-stingk-tiv/
* zone /zohn/
* café /ka-fey/
* proposal /pruh-poh-zuhl/
* disturb /dih-sturb/


Build Lexicon:


* riddance := (n.) the action of getting rid of something unwanted.


Example: The community was happy to see the riddance of the old, unsafe building.


* abolish := (v.) to formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.


Example: The government decided to abolish the outdated law.


* adverse := (adj.) preventing success or development; harmful; unfavorable.


Example: The adverse weather conditions made it difficult to travel.


* contentious := (adj.) causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial.


Example: The proposal became a contentious issue in the community.



Discover Idioms & Expressions:


* Adult sanctuary := A place where adults can enjoy their time without the interruption or presence of children.


Example: The spa is an adult sanctuary, offering a peaceful environment away from the hustle and bustle of family life.


* Adults-only retreat := A getaway or area reserved exclusively for adults, free from the noise and activities of children.


Example: They booked an adults-only retreat in the mountains, eager for some quiet time away from the kids.



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