Daily English School - 278

Date: 11/28/2024


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Student: Dawoon Kim


Topic: S. Korea not to attend Sado mine memorial: foreign ministry


https://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20241123050005

S. Korea not to attend Sado mine memorial: foreign ministry

Sentence Construction:


X It was really slippy. >> It was really slippery.


X Some cars didn’t though that hill. >> Some cars cannot go through that hill.


X If I wanted to pass other path… >> If I wanted to take another path…


X She needs to quit her job. >> She needs to take a break from her job.


X The famous countries always have a skyscrapers city. >> Famous countries often have cities filled with skyscrapers.


X When plane is goes to the sky acceleration is so important. >> When a plane ascends, acceleration is crucial.


X Many engineers should check the result of simulation. >> Many engineers must review the simulation results.


X One of the most important abilities to be scientist is obeservation. >> One of the most important skills for a scientist is observation.


X I many employees test the waters to get good results. >> Many employees test the waters to achieve good results.



Pronunciation:
* real /ree-uhl, reel/
* reconcile /rek-uhn-sahyl/
* skyscraper /skahy-skrey-per/
* simulation /sim-yuh-ley-shuhn/
* acceleration /ak-sel-uh-rey-shuhn, ik-/
* height /hahyt/
* deceleration /dee-sel-uh-rey-shuhn/
* commemorate /kuh-mem-uh-reyt/



Build Lexicon:


* Memorial := (n.) A ceremony or event held to remember and honor a person or event.


Example: The memorial ceremony for the forced labor victims was held on Sado Island.


* Reconciliation := (n.) The process of restoring friendly relations after a disagreement or conflict.

Example: The two countries have been trying to find a path to reconciliation after years of tension.

* Sincerity := (n.) The quality of being honest and genuine.


Example: South Korea questioned Japan's sincerity in honoring the forced labor victims.


Discover Idioms & Expressions:

* A drop in the bucket := A very small amount in comparison to a larger situation or need.

Example: The $1.7 million settlement was just a drop in the bucket for the corporation.

* Cross the line := To go beyond what is acceptable or permissible.

Example: The politician’s comments crossed the line, sparking controversy.

* Make amends := To take action to correct a wrong or mistake.

Example: The company tried to make amends by compensating the affected consumers.


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