<2018.Feb.06 TV Programs>
What kind of TV programs do you often watch?
When I get home early, I turn on the news while eating dinner. I increase my knowledge of current events while seeing what
happened that day. Sometimes, I also watch in-depth current events programs
about social issues. Last at night, I watch various entertainment shows
depending on the day of the week. Now and again,
I watch talk shows with several emcees, or audition programs that are showcases
for musical talent. I don’t always watch dramas. I only watch the dramas that people
say are fun or that are the talk about the town.
These days, cable TV channels also have a lot of fun dramas with the original
topics. Also, these days it’s easy to watch programs through VOD services, even
if you miss the original broadcast. Digital TVs
have become wide spread, so you can just pay using your remote. You have to pay
a little, but it’s worth it.
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Turn on the news : 뉴스를 틀다.
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Current events : 현안
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In-depth : 심층의
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Now and again : once again 가끔씩, 종종
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Audition [어디션]
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Showcase for : ~를 선보이다.
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The talk about the town : everyone
in that town talk about.. 모든 사람들이 얘기하는.. 화제가 되는 This drams is the talk about the town these days.
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Original broadcast : 본방
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VOD( Video on demend) service : 다시보기 서비스
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Remote[리못’] : 리모컨 remote control의 약자
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It’s worth it : 그럴 가치가 있다.
*increase one’s knoweldege of ~ : ~에 대한 식견을 넓히다.
To increase our knowledge of world, you should read a lot.
*now and again : 때때로(빈도부사)
I don’t like sweet foods, but I eat cake now and again.
*the talk of the town : 화제
Her new book is the talk of the town.
*original broadcast : 본방송
I like that show so much that I always I watch the original broadcast.
*it’s worth it : 그럴 가치다 있다.
Personally, luxury brands are so expensive that I don’t think it’s
worth it.
<Expression of the day>
- Can you recommend a good TV show for me?
- I’ve been watching a new entertainment program.
- Is it good? Who is in it?
- It’s a riot. It’s hosted by my
favorite comedian.
Riot : 포동이라는 뜻
It’s a riot : 박장대소 , 폭소하게 만든다. 완전 재밌다.
<Homework>
1. I went home early to watch the original broadcast
2. We don’t talk often, but I call her now and again.
3. I have so much work that I am not interested in the talk of the
town.
4. The documentary helped to increase my knowledge of that subject.