Date: 04/28/2025
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Student: Dawoon Kim
Topic: Japanese and Koreans Named to Time's 'Influential' List https://engoo.com/app/daily-news/article/japanese-and-koreans-named-to-times-influential-list/t5VBohx_EfCKALfzEK_TOA
Sentence Construction:
X Some problems are complicating. >> Some problems were complicated
X Every midterm finished. >> The midterms are finished.
X It will be good time to know them first time. >> It will be a good time to meet them for the first time.
X Some people buy a luxury car for enjoy their life. >> Some people buy luxury cars to enjoy their life.
X Choosing accommodation is important for me when I planned a trip. >> Choosing accommodation is important to me when I plan a trip.
X I have bucket list. One of them is going to South Africa to see the wild animals. >> I have a bucket list. One of the things on it is going to South Africa to see the wild animals.
X In the zoo, there's no wild animals. >> In the zoo, there are no wild animals.
X It might be break the bank. >> It might break the bank.
X Everyone know him. >> Everyone knows him.
Pronunciation:
* decision /dih-sizh-uhn/
* itinerary /ahy-tin-uh-rer-ee/
* luxury /luhk-shuh-ree/
* elegance /el-i-guhns/
* cruise /krooz/
* bucket /buhk-it/
* adventure /ad-ven-cher/
* legend /lej-uhnd/
Build Lexicon:
* Influential := (adj.) Having the power to cause changes or affect people’s thoughts and actions.
Example: Yoshiki is an influential musician known around the world.
* Legend := (n.) A person who is very famous and admired for a particular skill or achievement.
Example: Hiroyuki Sanada is described as a legend for his long and successful acting career.
* Contemporary := (adj.) Existing or happening now; modern.
Example: Yoshitomo Nara is a contemporary artist who is famous for his unique style.
Discover Idioms & Expressions:
* Make a name for oneself := To become famous or respected by many people.
Example: Rosé made a name for herself through her work with * Blackpink and collaborations.
In the spotlight := Receiving a lot of public attention.
Example: Daniel Dae Kim has been in the spotlight for his acting roles in popular TV shows.
* Break new ground := To do something innovative or different from what has been done before.
Example: Yoshiki continues to break new ground in the music industry with his creativity.
Practice:
* Read the lexicon, idioms and expressions. Then, construct sentences for each and be ready to recite them in class.
* Our next topic, South Korea’s ousted Yoon moves back to apartment with 11 pets and security personnel https://edition.cnn.com/2025/04/11/asia/south-korea-yoon-moves-back-to-apartment-with-11-pets-security-intl/index.html
