Daily English School - 239

Date: 09/04/2024


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Student: Dawoon Kim


Topic: Something New to Listen to': Obama's 2024 Playlist


https://engoo.com/app/daily-news/article/something-new-to-listen-to-obamas-2024-playlist/tx08ml3xEe-7t7u_ldinKg

'Something New to Listen to': Obama's 2024 Playlist  | Engoo Daily News

Sentence Construction:


X When I went to the park some toddlers played happily in that park. >> When I went to the park, some toddlers were playing happily.


X In our company, the lavatory is located at the end of the hallway. >> In our company, the lavatory is at the end of the hallway.


X We usually make a contract with other company. The contract requires mutual consent from both companies. >> We usually sign contracts with other companies. These contracts require mutual consent from both parties.


X Our company makes a plan to demolish the condemned buildings next week. >> Our company plans to demolish the condemned buildings next week.


X I think when I play video games it will be easy to go overboard. >> "I think when I play video games, it's easy to go overboard.


X When I have a dinner with my friend, one of my friend like to asked about politics. it can open a can of worms. >> When I have dinner with my friends, one of them likes to ask about politics, which can open a can of worms.




Pronunciation:
* toddler /tod-ler/
* lavatory /lav-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee/
* consent /kuhn-sent/
* condemned /kuhn-demd/
* historical /hi-stawr-i-kuhl, -stor-/
* volatill /vol-uh-tl, -tahyl/
* suppose /suh-pohzd/
* president /prez-i-duhnt/
* criminal /krim-uh-nl/


Build Lexicon:


* untidy := (adj.) not neat or organized; messy.


Example: His room was so untidy that it took hours to find his missing book.


* dumb := (adj.) 1. lacking intelligence or good judgment; 2. Unable to speak (less commonly used in this sense today).


Example: It was a dumb idea to leave the keys in the car with the engine running.



Discover Idioms & Expressions:


* hit the right note := to achieve the desired effect or tone in a situation.


Example: Obama's 2024 Playlist really hits the right note with its mix of classic hits and contemporary tracks.


* strike a chord := to cause someone to feel sympathy, emotion, or enthusiasm.


Example: The inclusion of Beyoncé's song on Obama's Playlist struck a chord with many fans who admire her work.



Practice:
* Read the lexicon, idioms and expressions. Then, construct sentences for each and be ready to recite them in class.
* Our next topic, New Zealand’s indigenous Māori king dies age 69
https://edition.cnn.com/2024/08/29/world/new-zealand-maori-king-obit-intl-hnk/index.html