Daily English School - 272

Date: 11/18/2024


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Student: Dawoon Kim


Topic: Study Finds Prolonged Sitting Can Make You Age Faster


https://engoo.com/app/daily-news/article/study-finds-prolonged-sitting-can-make-you-age-faster/81aI8p3sEe-5Ziuy6KC2Yw

Study Finds Prolonged Sitting Can Make You Age Faster | Engoo Daily News

Sentence Construction:


X Actually, I already brought some gift before.  >> Actually, I already bought a gift before.


X She said she wanna buy some beauty care device. >> She said she wants to buy a beauty care device.


X One of the main goals of democracy is protecting the riht about freedom of speech >> One of the main goals of democracy is protecting the right to freedom of speech.


X Decreasing birth rate is one the most conservative topic in Korea. >> Decreasing birth rate is one the most conservative topics in Korea.
X I don't like to tell some complain. >> I don’t like to make complaints.


X Some people who live in Korea but their parents are from different country has some problem about identities. >> Some people living in Korea, whose parents are from different countries, face issues with their identities.


X To be succeed we should be breaking the mold and get a chance. >> To succeed, we should break the mold and seize opportunities.



Pronunciation:
* speech /speech/
* conservative /kuhn-sur-vuh-tiv/
* traditional /truh-dish-uh-nl/
* identity /ahy-den-ti-tee, ih-den-/
* criticism /krit-uh-siz-uhm/
* disapproval /dis-uh-proo-vuhl/
* restraint /ri-streynt/
* value /val-yooz/



Build Lexicon:


* Prolonged := (adj.) Continuing for a long time.
Example: Prolonged sitting can negatively impact health.


* Metabolism := (n.) The process by which the body converts food into energy.


Example: A good metabolism helps maintain a healthy weight.


* Vigorous := (adj.) Done with great force or energy.
Example: Vigorous exercise can improve heart health.


* Marker := (n.) An indicator or sign of a condition.
Example: Cholesterol is a marker for heart health.



Discover Idioms & Expressions:


* Sit tight := To stay in place and wait.


Example: We often sit tight at our desks, unaware of the risks.


* Break a sweat := To begin exercising and working hard.


Example: It’s important to break a sweat daily to stay healthy.


* Feel the burn := To experience the effects of intense exercise.


Example: Vigorous exercise helps you feel the burn and improve fitness.


* On the move := Being active or constantly moving.


Example: People who are on the move often have better health.



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