Daily English School - 228

Date: 08/19/2024


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Student: Dawoon Kim


Topic: Denmark Wants to Ban Energy Drinks for Children


https://engoo.com/app/daily-news/article/denmark-wants-to-ban-energy-drinks-for-children/gJ1hGFZdEe-DofuFC6L0jQ

Denmark Wants to Ban Energy Drinks for Children | Engoo Daily News

Sentence Construction:


X On Monday I'm working. I want to rest at home I'm working now. >> On Monday, I'm working, but I wish I could rest at home. I'm currently working now.


X My parents will going to go Vietnam. >> My parents are going to Vietnam.


X I cannot go there. >> (better say) I cannot go with them.


X My younger brother's wife also in there.  My parents want to know how is their life. >> My younger brother's wife is also there. My parents want to know how they live their life.


X The riddance of the trash of the table before you leave is important. >> The riddance of the trash from the table before you leave is important


X The HR department announce to abolish traditional benefit program.>>
The HR department announced the decision to abolish the traditional benefits program.


X Our team won the competitions with adverse environment. >> Our team won the competitions despite the adverse environment.


X I think pubs are one of the kind of adult sanctuary because children cannot enter the pubs. >> I think pubs are a type of adult sanctuary since children are not allowed to enter.


X You should be addicted. >> You can be addicted to it.


  
Pronunciation:
* project /noun proj-ekt, -ikt; verb pruh-jekt/
* equipment /ih-kwip-muhnt/
* vehicle /vee-i-kuhlor, sometimes, vee-hi-/
* though /thoh/
* unfavorable /uhn-fey-ver-uh-buhl/
* presence /prez-uhns/
* energize /en-er-jahyz/
* protein /proh-teen, -tee-in/



Build Lexicon:


* nerves :=  (n.) bundles of fibers in the body that transmit impulses to the brain or spinal cord, typically associated with feelings of anxiety or tension.


Example: She felt her nerves tensing up before giving the big presentation.


* aims := (n.) / (v.) goals or objectives that someone is trying to achieve.


Example: (n.) His aims include becoming a doctor and traveling the world.


Example: (v.) She aims to finish her project by the end of the week.



Discover Idioms & Expressions:


* on the fence := undecided or unsure about something.


Example: Many parents are on the fence about whether a ban on energy drinks for children is the right move, but the evidence suggests it's necessary.


* playing with fire := to take unnecessary risks; to do something dangerous.


Example: Allowing children to consume energy drinks is like playing with fire; the caffeine content can lead to serious health consequences.



Practice:
* Read the lexicon, idioms and expressions. Then, construct sentences for each and be ready to recite them in class.
* Our next topic, Jury hears evidence in trial of White woman who fatally shot Black neighbor amid dispute over kids playing outside
https://edition.cnn.com/2024/08/14/us/susan-lorincz-trial-wednesday/index.html