Date: 03/24/2026
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Student: Dawoon Kim
Topic: Trump and Takaichi are close. Iran puts their relationship to the test
https://edition.cnn.com/2026/03/19/asia/iran-war-japan-us-stress-test-intl-hnk
Sentence Construction:
X I make a break time so I can attend the class. >> I requested a break so I could attend the class.
X I will take some dinner from cafeteria. >> I will get some dinner from the cafeteria.
X I will work with some dinner. >> I will work while having some dinner.
X My department of the University makes new positions for new researchers every year it is about 400 quotas. >> My department at the university creates new positions for researchers every year, about 400 in total.
X My lab is designated place for taking experiments and analyzing results. >> My lab is a designated place for conducting experiments and analyzing results.
X Everyone don’t believe him. >> Everyone doesn't believe him.
Pronunciation:
* quota /kwoh-tuh/
* admission /ad-mish-uhn/
* several /sev-er-uhl, sev-ruhl/
* allocation /al-uh-key-shuhn/
* designated /dez-ig-ney-tid/
* purpose /pur-puhs/
* result /ri-zuhlt/
Build Lexicon:
* Alliance := (n.) A partnership between countries for mutual benefit.
Example: The alliance between the US and Japan is important for regional security.
* Vulnerability := (n.) The state of being open to harm or damage.
Example: Japan’s vulnerability lies in its dependence on imported energy.
* Disruption := (n.) An interruption that affects normal operations.
Example: Disruption in oil supply can cause global price increases.
* Inflation := (n.) A general increase in prices over time.
Example: Rising fuel costs may lead to inflation in many sectors.
Discover Idioms & Expressions:
* Test the waters := To try something before making a big decision.
Example: The meeting was meant to test the waters of cooperation.
* On shaky ground := In an uncertain or unstable situation.
Example: Japan’s energy security is on shaky ground due to global conflicts.
* Turn up the heat := To increase pressure on someone.
Example: The US began to turn up the heat on Japan regarding policy decisions.
Practice:
* Read the lexicon, idioms and expressions. Then, construct sentences for each and be ready to recite them in class.
* Our next topic, Americans Borrow $74 Billion to Pay Health Bills
https://engoo.com/app/daily-news/article/americans-borrow-74-billion-to-pay-health-bills/1H_mQP9cEe-cxmNamL2n5Q
