Date: 05/11/2026
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Student: Dawoon Kim
Topic: China Tightens Rules on Drone Use in Capital
https://engoo.com/app/daily-news/article/china-tightens-rules-on-drone-use-in-capital/Q-NxoEVrEfGKmcs0Bwcr_Q
Sentence Construction:
X 2 weeks later, May26, this day is submission deadline. >> Two weeks later, on May 26, is the submission deadline.
X It is the one of the top tier conference in my field. >> It is one of the top-tier conferences in my field.
X Some day I didn't sleep, some day I just slept2 hours, 3 hours. >> Some days, I didn’t sleep at all. Other days, I only slept two or three hours.
X Yesterday finally I finished modify my paper. >> Yesterday, I finally finished revising my paper.
X I left only another 2 weeks. >> I only have two weeks left.
X It's really a big chance in my life. >> There’s really a big chance and opportunity in my life.
Pronunciation:
* strait /streyt/
* strait /streyt/
* choke /chohk/
* diplomacy /dih-ploh-muh-se/
* workforce /wurk-fawrs/
* eligible /el-i-juh-buhl/
* drone /drohn/
Build Lexicon:
* Penalty := (n.) A punishment, usually a fine, for breaking a rule or law.
Example: Users may face a penalty for flying drones without approval.
* Airspace := (n.) The sky above a country or area where aircraft operate.
Example: Drones can create safety issues in low airspace.
* Authorization := (n.) Official permission to do something.
Example: Drone users must get authorization from the police before flying.
* Confiscation := (n.) The act of taking something away because rules were broken.
Example: Authorities may order the confiscation of illegal drones.
Discover Idioms & Expressions:
* End up grounded := To be prevented from operating or flying.
Example: Many drones may end up grounded if they are not approved by authorities.
* Clear the air := To resolve confusion or concerns.
Example: The new rules aim to clear the air about drone safety in cities.
* At stake := Something that could be lost or affected.
Example: Public safety is at stake in managing drone activity.
Practice:
* Read the lexicon, idioms and expressions. Then, construct sentences for each and be ready to recite them in class.
* Our next topic, Best place to raise a child in Korea? It’s not Gangnam
https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10729548
