Thirteen, Alex (Apr.16.2016)

[Alex J Jung]

리더 알렉스 입니다 ^^

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얼른 서둘러 구경하시길 ~~

Topic1. Talk about how people vote in elections in Korea.

Voting is a cornerstone of democracy. For citizens, it is both a right and responsibility. There's no better way to improve society. Korean voters are well-informed and active. Many are encouraging people to cast their vote. A decision can be swayed by the slimmest of margins. That's why everyone must do their part. People in Korea gather information in many ways. They pore over newspapers. They follow the news. They weigh the pros and cons of the candidates. Finally, they cement their decision. Many people get up early on Election Day to vote. I consider it an honor to have a say in the voting process.

[KEY VOCABULARY]

cornerstone 초석

both a right and responsibility 권리이자 의무

there's no better way 더 나은 방법이 없다, 최선의 방법이다

be well-informed 현안에 대해 잘 알다

cast one's vote 표를 던지다, 투표권을 행사하다

be swayed by 좌우되다, 영향을 받다

the slimmest of margins 아주 근소한 차이

do one's part 본인의 역할을 다하다

pore over 자세히 읽다

follow the news 뉴스를 챙겨보다

weigh the pros and cons 장단점을 저울질하다

cement one's decision ~의 결정을 굳히다

Election Day 선거일

consider (something) an honor ~을 영광으로 생각하다

have a say 발언권을 갖다, 목소리를 내다

Q

1. When was the first time you voted? How did it feel?

2. How do you decide on who to vote for?

3. Have you ever avoided voting? Why?

4. Do you participate in the General Elections?

5. Talk about an election ad you saw. What was it like?

6. Have you ever regretted voting for someone?

Topic2. Talk about Korean comedy programs.

Laughter is the best medicine when you're feeling down. A good joke can wipe away a case of the blues. Korea has many fine comedy programs. There are long-standing classic shows. They are all good for a few yuks. Catch-phrases are an important part of comedy in Korea. A good catch phrases can make or break a comedian's career. I like catch phrases because they're an easy laugh. They can be great for diffusing an awkward situation. They can create a sense of camaraderie, because they're widely recognizable. Most Korean comedy programs are comprised of short segments. This is convenient, because you can enjoy them in small portions.

[Key vocabulary & Expressions]

laughter is the best medicine 웃음은 최고의 약이다

feel down 우울하다

wipe away 지우다, 깨끗이 없애다

case of the blues 우울함

long-standing 오래된, 경력이 축적된

yuk(s) 한바탕 웃음

catch-phrase 유행어

make or break 성공 여부를 좌우하다

sense of camaraderie 동질감, 동지애

widely recognizable 널리 알려진, 매우 익숙한

be comprised of ~으로 구성되다

in small portions 작은 부분으로, 나누어

Q

1. Do you have a favorite comedian? Why do you like him or her?

2. How is Korean comedy different from comedy in other countries?

3. Do you prefer physical or verbal comedy? Why?

Topic3. Talk about your taste when it comes to food.

There are many mouth-watering foods in the world. As luck would have it, I seem to like almost all of them. In other words, I am by no means picky with food. My favorite dishes include everything from junk food to haute cuisine. This has been a real boon in my life, since I can find something yummy almost anywhere. On the one hand, I love cheap street food. However, I also like to splurge on a ritzy restaurant. When I cook from scratch, I try to find farm-fresh ingredients. Many people say that the best food is home-grown. I definitely think food is one of life's great pleasures.

[Key vocabulary & Expressions]

mouth -watering 군침 돌게 하는, 식욕을 자극하는

as luck would have it 다행스럽게, 공교롭게도

be picky with ~에 대해 까다롭다

haute cuisine 고급 요리

boon 혜택, 은혜, 복

yummy 맛있는

on the one hand 한편으로

street food 길거리 음식

spurge 돈을 크게 쓰다, 과소비하다

ritzy 호화로운, 근사한

from scratch 처음부터, 기초 재료부터

farm-fresh 산지에서 직송된

home-grown 집에서 키운

one of life's great pleasures 인생의 커다란 기쁨 중 하나

Q

1. What are your favorite types of food?

2. What would you recommend to a foreigner eating Korean food for the first time?

3. Are there any foods you avoid? Why of why not?

[STAFF♡]

자료준비했습니다^^

[Alex J Jung]

^^

[Won Jeon]

참석입니다

[Alex J Jung]

넵~

[mimi]

Can I join you?

[Alex J Jung]

yes~

[mimi]

Thank you!

[STAFF♡]

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