This article explains the consequences of the federal government not reaching a decision of how to handle U.S. debt. Read the article by clicking on the link. Then, summarize the article or comment on the questions below.
This article contains several idiomatic expressions. Were there new expressions that you learned from reading this article? What were they?
http://www.cnn.com/2013/09/23/politics/government-shutdown-daily-life/
This is Kyusuk. I've never known about this serious situation in the United States. Also, I've never thought about government shutdown though. However, the biggest economy, U.S., would be shutdown and it will affect a lot to people in worldwide. There are ten major influences by shutdown and I was impressed wih no. 9, which tells us about holidays that people would meet. In other words, federal employees will not work and should stay at home enjoying endless holidays. Such a terrible situation... Another problem is about money, which couldn't be lent for people who needed a loan from the government. If they were preparing for buying their houses or cars, unfortunately, they can't buy.. So, government shutdown will probably make the world worse even they are not Americans.
ReplyDeleteI learned new expressions: It's been one stomach-turning sequel after another.
It is true that are a great amount of idioms. I needed to ask help to my friend Google to help me and I didn't search word per word but per idioms. First idiom i found is the verb bicker when in the article says "... stop bickering..." (second line) in others words, that mean stop "arguing about trivial things". A very common idiom in this article is "shut down" that can be found in the article's title. Shut down means when a factory, company, or whatever, stop their services. In the case of the article, the government will stop they service in a specific day. In the forth line other new idiom that is easy to guess is "show a sign of life". That means start to getting better. Actually I read all the article, but It is interesting that in just a few lines you can found more than 2 idioms and I could realize that is very common to use it.
ReplyDeleteI like the article. Both writers, David Simpson and Saeed Ahmed, have critical point of view, which is good and respectful. The writers being sarcastic were using some idiomatic expressions to show their discontentment and disagreement with "The status Quo" in America.
ReplyDeleteHere all the idiomatic expressions I've learned from the article:
shutdown
you could bid that adieu
The last time the government threw a hissy fit
"Neither snow, nor rain, nor heat, nor gloom of night"
The Republicans want to defund Obamacare in exchange for funding the government
the collective psyche...
America is ... a beacon for how democracy ought to work..
To watch elected lawmakers engage in a high-stakes staring contest with no one willing to blink is no way to do business.
It's been one stomach-turning sequel after another
...the nation is set to hit the debt ceiling and go into default ..
...as a dysfunction double whammy.
The article describes the consequences of shutting down the federal government. According to the article, there are ten consequences, and any of them will bring serious effects in people's life through tax, travel, vacation, finance, post mails, even the city garbage service. The author explains the situation sarcastically and an interesting way using idioms and phrases.
ReplyDeleteInteresting article about how a shotdown can affect the american´s economy, and having a repercussion in citizen´s life. I have found the following idiomatic expressions: shutdown, stop bickering, show a sign of life, one stomach-turning and dysfunction double whammy. Thanks to share this article.
ReplyDeleteI thought it would be ok of government shutdown and I don't need to pay taxes. However, after I read this article, I realized that I can't go to national parks, can't get passport, can't go to banks, and even can't deal with garbages! That's terrible.
ReplyDeleteWell as an international student this issue could affect a lot in my status. I did not know anything about a shutdown in the US government. However, this is something that surely will affect US citizens. Also, there are many idiomatic expressions that seemed to me very interesting to add into my vocabulary
ReplyDeleteThe article is very interesting and tells us about the situation in the US federal government. The risk of a shutdown in the US is now a big possibility. If it happens it can seriously affect daily lives of Americans. The article tells about ten ways how a government shutdown can affect people. One of them is “Vacation all I ever wanted” can affects not only Americans but people from other countries. They will lose the opportunity to visit national parks, museums and zoos because government can close them. Other nine ways also will affect people’s lives very serious. It will have influence on customers, emigration, military support, schools, police department, and all local services paying by taxes. The longer it goes the serious impact it has and it can affect the whole economy of the United States. Therefore, Democrats and Republicans should find the way how the US should pay its bills in order to avoid a government shutdown.
ReplyDeleteI don't believe this is gonna happen again here in the USA. A shutdown will cost millions, hence, I'm pretty sure the government is going to find a solution before this occurs.
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