My favorite English teacher once said that it would be effective the most if we learn 7 words per day. He said that scientists call this the magic number. An article published by Cambridge also says the same thing.
So, here we go!
Each day, I will post here 7 new words or useful phrases through examples (from books, articles or dictionary) . I think persistence is the key to master anything in life. Let's make this become the new habit :)
The topic for today is Crime and The Law. Let's read the text, try to guess the meaning of the words/ phrases in bond and check dictionary if needed:
One night, JS committed a serious crime. The next morning, the police arrested him and formally (1) charged him with the crime.
When the trial began and he appeared in court for the first time, he (2) pleaded his innocence. His lawyer also said he was innocent and asked the court to (3) acquit him.
However there were some witnesses, and the evidence against him was overwhelming. Having all the proof the needed, the (4) jury (5) returned a guilty verdict. As the result, the judge (6) sentenced him to two years in prison.
While he was in prison, he applied for (7) parole. He was released after 18 months.
Ok, that's it. Have fun ! :D
Comments
Keep up the good work Nhien!
Synonyms/Definitions:
(1) charge sb with a crime: accuse sb of a crime
(2) plead sb's innocence/ plead innocent: state (in court) that sb is innocent to the crime
(3) acquit sb: decide officially in a law court that sb is not guilty
(4) jury: a group of people who are members of the public and are chosen to make a decision in a legal case
(5) reach/return a guilty verdict: decide (after judging all the facts) that sb is guilty
(6) sentence sb to (ex: ~ life imprisonment): say officially what the punishment will be
(7) parole: early release of a prisoner
i think this is a good idea. I read the text and it have many new words for me.
Thanks very much!
I like the idea of the blog ... "7 words per day"
pleaded ... acquit ... parole
these 3 words are the words of the day for me :)
thank you very much :)
Oi AH,
Nice idea....I think it will be very useful for those really wanting to learn English.
Choosing a particular field in our daily life and writing sentences with words partaining to that chosen fiel is a fantastic idea and I am sure that those, who will follow this scheme, will make handsome progress in their efforts of acquiring higher levels of effeciency in the English language.
Thnanks a lot for that super idea.
Pretty good idea .Actually every one likes to control his English as he controls his finances I will do my best to follow you daily .Thanks alot
Very helpful to everyone, keep writing,, and thanks for an excellent idea.
Nice one, keep on writing Nhien. "Persistence is the key to master anything in life", can't agree with you more.
A real good idea, it would help everyone to expand his vocabulary.
And, if you could also add the definitions of the seven words that will be great.
Thank you and good luck.