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Lesson Notes October 17, 2023 (TUESDAY ZOOM)

• How are your allergies today?

• I’m taking (a pill / medication) everyday.

• I had a piece of chiffon cake.

• What’s the design on your t-shirt?

• What’s the logo on your shirt mean?

• Rodeo

• ( ROH-dee-oh ); a term referring to the cowboy sports

• ( roh-DEY-oh ); (Spanish pronunciation) use for the famous street name

• His face was always expressionless.

• He died at the young age of 74.

• He died at the age of 74, it was too early.

• (Should / Must) be able to

• You should be able to speak basic English for your trip.

• You should be able to solve simple math problems for your grade level.

• Students should be able to understand the main idea of a short story.

• You must be able to follow safety rules in the lab.

• You must be able to complete your homework by the deadline.

• Employees must be able to operate the new software for their job.

• There are some Ginko trees lining the street. (NOT in a line)

Vocabulary

• Expressionless; (adj) (of a person's face or voice) not conveying any emotion

• "Should be able to" suggests something is important or advisable to do, but it's not an absolute requirement.

• "Must be able to" implies a strong requirement or necessity. It's something you have to do or achieve, no exceptions.

• Brainwash; (verb) influencing someone's thoughts and beliefs strongly, making them think or behave in a certain way, often against their will.