Daily English School - 230

Date: 08/21/2024


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Student: Dawoon Kim


Topic: Which Countries Get the Most Energy from Renewables?


https://engoo.com/app/daily-news/article/which-countries-get-the-most-energy-from-renewables/GupiulNEEe-8LffEcZ_GYg

Which Countries Get the Most Energy from Renewables? | Engoo Daily News

Sentence Construction:


X I usually don't like typhoon but these day it's very hot in Korea I wish to rain in Korea. >> I usually don’t like typhoons, but these days it’s very hot in Korea, so I’m hoping for some rain.


X It is important to keep your composure in the meetings with clients. >> It’s important to maintain your composure during meetings with clients.


X I practice how can I say something. My speaking speak. >> I practice how to express myself and improve my speaking skills.


X It can help me help my composure. >> It can help me maintain my composure.


X I think there is no jury in Korea. But I think it is good policy. >> I believe there are no juries in Korea, but I think it's a good policy.


X All decisions maded by judges. >> All decisions are made by judges.


X If there are sprinters in the engine room, it cause big problem. >> If there are splinters in the engine room, it could cause a big problem.


X I should report elapsed time about working hours to my boss. >> I should report the elapsed working hours to my boss.


X I study weighing the evidence. >> I am studying how to weigh the evidence.  



Pronunciation:
* evidence /ev-i-duhns/
* carbohydrate /kahr-boh-hahy-dreyt, -buh-/
* composure /kuhm-poh-zher/
* juror /joor-er, -awr/
* splinter /splin-ter/
* elapse /ih-laps/
* unanimous /yoo-nan-uh-muhs/
* weigh /wey/
* relevance /rel-uh-vuhns/
* electricity /ih-lek-tris-i-tee, ee-lek-/



Build Lexicon:


* panels := (n.) flat, usually rectangular pieces of material that form part of a surface or structure.


Example: The architect designed the building with large glass panels to allow natural light to flood the interior.


* rays := (n.) lines or beams of light or other radiation that travel in a straight line.


Example: The sun's rays warmed the sand on the beach.



Discover Idioms & Expressions:


* lead the charge := to be the first to take action or be at the forefront of a movement.


Example: Denmark is leading the charge in wind energy development, setting a global example for other countries.


* light at the end of the tunnel := a sign that a difficult situation is nearing an end and improvement is on the way.


Example: Despite the initial challenges, the increase in renewable energy investments shows a light at the end of the tunnel for a greener future.



Practice:
* Read the lexicon, idioms and expressions. Then, construct sentences for each and be ready to recite them in class.
* Our next topic, Topic: How your phone can detect earthquakes”,
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20230405-the-phones-that-detect-earthquakes