Date: 03/11/2026
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Student: Dawoon Kim
Topic: S. Korea to Spend $2.1 Million on Self-Driving Projects
https://engoo.com/app/daily-news/article/s-korea-to-spend-21-million-on-self-driving-projects/ggtB8BKQEfGRUkcwTgBu9w
Sentence Construction:
X Sometimes I go to University for doing my research. >> Sometimes I go to the university to do my research.
X I didn't decide if I'm pursue doctor degree or not. >> I haven’t decided yet if I’m going to pursue a doctoral degree or not.
X Before this class I work remotely. >> Before this class, I worked remotely.
X My Korean boss calls me and he gave some ddirections. >> My Korean boss called me and gave me some directions.
X I have to summary and I have to make some specific requirements. >> I have to write a summary and meet some specific requirements.
X 4 and 5 hours I do my research. >> I do my research for 4 to 5 hours.
X I should keep my chin up in everyday. >> I should keep my chin up everyday.
Pronunciation:
* Europe /yoor-uhp, yur-/
* opponent /uh-poh-nuhn/
* fracture /frak-cher/
* bone /bohn/
* snowboard /snoh-bawrd, -bohrd/
* improve /im-proov/
* half-pipe /haf-pahyp, hahf-/
* competition /kom-pi-tish-uhn/
* illegal /ih-lee-guhl/
* democracy /dih-mok-ruh-see/
Build Lexicon:
* Autonomous := (adj.) Able to operate independently without human control.
Example: The new bus is fully autonomous and can drive on its own.
* Freight := (n.) Goods transported in bulk, usually by truck, train, or ship.
Example: Self-driving trucks are expected to carry freight more efficiently.
* Expressway := (n.) A major highway designed for fast traffic.
Example: Self-driving vehicles may be used to deliver freight on South Korea’s expressways.
* Operator := (n.) A person who controls or monitors a machine or system.
Example: The safety operator can override the self-driving car in emergencies.
Discover Idioms & Expressions:
* Take control := To assume responsibility or authority, especially in a critical situation.
Example: The safety operator can take control of the taxi if something goes wrong.
* Face a high risk := To be exposed to a dangerous or challenging situation.
Example: Drivers face a high risk of exhaustion on repetitive long routes.
* Step in := To intervene when help or action is needed.
Example: The safety operator will step in if the self-driving vehicle encounters a problem.
Practice:
* Read the lexicon, idioms and expressions. Then, construct sentences for each and be ready to recite them in class.
* Our next topic, Six lives saved by 16-year-old organ donor
https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10685711
