Unlocking Word Meanings
Read the following words/expressions found in today’s article.
Read the following words/expressions found in today’s article.
1. yield (v.) [yeeld] – in driving, to stop to let
another driver proceed
Example: The bus driver failed to yield because
he did not see another car approaching.
2. confront (v.) [kuhn-fruhnt] – to deal with someone face-to-face
Example: The teacher had to confront the student about his poor
grades.
3. argue (v.) [ahr-gyoo] – to go against something in a verbal manner
Example: The residents argued against the demolition of their
houses.
4. bail (n.) [beyl] – payment in exchange for the freedom of a
prisoner
Example: The prisoner’s relatives have no money to pay the
bail.
5. impose (v.) [im-pohz] – to force something to be obeyed
Example: The government imposed tax on everyone working above
18 years old.
Article
Read the text below.
Read the text below.
Onyango
Obama, 67-year old uncle of US President Barrack Obama, was arrested late
August of for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol.
Mr. Obama
was stopped in Framingham, 20 miles away from Boston, after he ignored a stop
sign and nearly crashed into a police car. Aside from ‘drunk-driving’, he was
also charged with reckless driving and failure to observe
a yield sign.
Framingham
officer Val Krishtal recounted Mr. Obama’s slurred speech when he was confronted.
The Kenya native argued with the officer, saying that the officer was
lying about his reckless driving. When brought to the police station, however,
Mr. Obama failed to pass the breathalyzer tests used to determine if a driver
is under the influence of alcohol.
The
accused pleaded not guilty for the violation. When he was asked if he wanted to
make a call to arrange bail he said he will call the White
House. He is now detained without bail and may be deported due to an
order previously imposed by the US Immigration and Customs
Enforcement.
Viewpoint Discussion
Enjoy a discussion with your tutor.
Enjoy a discussion with your tutor.
Discussion A
·
What is the punishment for drunk driving
in your country?
·
Aside from alcoholic beverages, what
else should drivers avoid before driving?
Discussion B
·
Do you think there are people who
should be exempt from the law?
·
Is the implementation of law in your
country strict?