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Lesson Notes May 27, 2025 (TUESDAY ZOOM)
Words & Phrases
I am ok, but I have a (little / slight) cough today.
I’ve had a cough every year from early spring to early summer, but not this year.
Once you start taking your pet to the vet, the vet wants you to come all the time.
A two-kilogram bag of rice went up by ¥500. (The phrase “went up by” is commonly used to describe price increases.)
Have you ever found rice weevils in your rice? (‘Weevils’ are small beetles that infest and feed on stored grains, especially rice.)
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from revoking Harvard University’s ability to enrol or keep its international students.
Scholarship (noun); A financial award given to a student to help pay for their education, often based on academic or other achievements.
She received a full scholarship to study engineering at university.
Many students apply for scholarships to reduce the cost of tuition.
After his stunning win at the tournament, he is expected to become a yokozuna quickly.
He dedicated his win to his hometown.
Dedicate (verb); To give your time, effort, or attention to a particular task, purpose, or person, often with strong commitment or feeling.
She dedicated her life to helping the poor.
He dedicated the book to his parents.
The hospital was dedicated to the memory of the founder.
Grammar
Beat (verb)
I beat the eggs for the cake. (present simple)
Yesterday, our team beat their rivals. (past simple)
She has beaten all her opponents so far. (past participle)
He is beating the drum loudly. (present participle)
