07/14/2023

💎Student's Name: Sujeong Yeom
💎Date: 07/14/2023
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📝 TODAY'S LESSON:
Course: Article English
Title: New Zealand bans plastic bags for fresh produce in supermarkets
Link: https://www.bbc.com/news/business-66083337
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🎧 PRONUNCIATION PRACTICE

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🔍 VOCABULARY WORDS

📌air dry (verb phrase): refers to the process of allowing something, usually wet or damp, to dry naturally by exposure to the air, without the use of heat or mechanical methods like a dryer

Example: After washing the clothes, she decided to air dry them outside on a clothesline instead of using a dryer.

📌damp (adjective): describes something that is slightly wet, moist, or humid. It indicates a level of moisture or humidity that is more than dryness but less than being soaking wet.

Example: The basement felt damp and musty after the heavy rainstorm.

📌produce (noun): a broad term that refers to agricultural or horticultural products in general, including fruits, vegetables, grains, and other plant-based food items. It encompasses both fresh and processed products.

Example: The grocery store sources its produce from local farms, ensuring fresh and high-quality products for customers.

📌fresh produce (noun): specifically refers to fruits, vegetables, and other plant-based food items that are recently harvested or picked, and have not undergone significant processing or preservation. It emphasizes the quality of being fresh and recently obtained.

Example sentence: The grocery store has a dedicated section for fresh produce, where customers can find a wide selection of locally sourced fruits and vegetables.

📌mesh (noun): refers to a material or fabric consisting of a network of interlaced or interconnected threads or wires. It forms a grid-like pattern with evenly spaced openings, allowing air or liquid to pass through while providing structure and support.

Example sentence: The window screen is made of a fine mesh that keeps insects out while still allowing fresh air to flow into the room.
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🛠️ SENTENCE CONSTRUCTION

✖You said: New Zealand government trying to reduce pollution by reduce using plastic bags.
✔Better say: The New Zealand government is making an effort to reduce pollution by banning (the use of) plastic bags.

✖You said: They are in advanced. All of the world has to do this kind of work.
✔Better say: They are advanced. The entire world should do the same. // The entire world should undertake this kind of work.
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🔴 Homework:
Please take note of what you learned in this lesson and apply it in your future conversations.
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📝 NEXT LESSON:
Course: Article English
Title: Daniel Radcliffe unlikely to appear in new ‘Harry Potter’ TV series: ‘It’ll be cool to see the torch get passed’
Link: https://edition.cnn.com/2023/07/05/entertainment/daniel-radcliffe-harry-potter-tv-series/index.html

Daniel Radcliffe unlikely to appear in new 'Harry Potter' TV series: 'It'll be cool to see the torch get passed' | CNN