Date: 08/06/2025
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Student: Dawoon Kim
Topic: Singapore Tops World Passport Ranking — Again
https://engoo.com/app/daily-news/article/singapore-tops-world-passport-ranking-again/LX9b6mijEfC14eesQpakBQ
Sentence Construction:
X I ate toast bread. >> I ate toast. / I ate toasted bread.
X I hope it will not busy. >> I hope it won't be busy.
X Exploring is one of my habits to go to a new place. >> Exploring new places is one of my habits.
X United States has been low just I think. >> It seems like the United States has been low, just my opinion.
X 20 years they have. >> They have been tracking rankings for 20 years.
X It is not a travel it is a business trip. >> It is not a vacation; it is a business trip.
Pronunciation:
* hope /hohp/
* lightweight /lahyt-weyt/
* through /throo/
* route /root, rout/
* explore /ik-splawr, -splohr/
* rough /ruhf/
* eighth /eytth, eyth/
Build Lexicon:
* Ranking := (n.) A list that shows the position or level of something compared to others.
Example: Singapore is number one in the passport ranking.
* Access := (n.) The ability to enter or use something.
Example: This card gives you access to the hotel room.
* Freedom := (n.) The ability to do something without limits or control.
Example: Travel freedom is important to many people.
Discover Idioms & Expressions:
* Top the list := To be number one or the best among others.
Example: Singapore topped the list in the passport ranking.
* Fall in ranking := To move to a lower position in a list.
Example: The UK fell in ranking this year.
* Share the spot := To be tied in the same position with others.
Example: Last year, six countries shared the top spot.
Practice:
* Read the lexicon, idioms and expressions. Then, construct sentences for each and be ready to recite them in class.
* Our next topic, Sip cooling tea at Changdeokgung
https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10541257
