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2. 토픽 자료실 : religious & some people (소요시간 : 15분)
religious
*** Could religious differences pose a problem if we dicided to marry?
In my case, the answer is "Yes". Most people who has a religion want to make a spiritual shareing with the closest person. So if there are two religion in one family, it can pose a problem for a long time.
Some people…
1. Some people buy new products right after they are produced. Others wait for a while and delay their purchase until they listen to those who have already used th products. which way do you prefer and why?
I prefer the latter. Returning or getting a refund usually bother me a lot.. So I don't buy things before I listen to other people
2. Some people prefer to eat foods which they are familiar with.
Others prefer to experiment and try exotic or unusual foods. Which do you prefer and why?
I prefer the latter, this time either ! I don't like doing the same thing. I'm curious about what I don't know, so I enjoy experiments a lot !
3. Some students think that smoking should be banned on campus, while others believe smokers should be given the fight to smoke. Which opinion do you agree with and why?
I think smoking should be banned on campus. The harmful gas from smoking can cause lung cancer to the person who breathes it. And the spread of gas cannot be controled by smokers' will. So smoking should be allowed in the place where non-smoker can avoid the gas.
3. 듣기 자료실 : job hunting (소요시간 : 30분)
W: So, have you found a job yet?
M: No.. but I have a few leads.. So things are looking up.
W: But isn't that you always say?
M: Yeah, but this time is different !
W: What are you looking for this time, then?
M: Actually, I wanna work for a web hosting company.
W: What would you do there?
M: Well, in a nutshell, you know. Web hosting companies provide space for people to store and run their web sites. Does it sound like I know what I'm talking about?
W: Oh yeah, sort of...
M: Well, and then... Sort of... zzz Well, they allow people to run the web sites without having to buy or maintain their own servers. And I'd like to work in technical support. You know, helping customers resolve computer-related problems with their sites. And you know I'm a good communicator.
W: So how's the pay for that kind of job?
M: Well most people I know start out with a very reasonable salary. You can earn pay increases depending on your performance.
W: So, what about benefits?
M: Oh, the benefits are pretty good ! They provide health insurance, two weeks paid vacation a year, and opportunities for advancement. And in the end, I'd like to work in a management position. You know, sitting back, enjoying the view out of the twentieth-stories window of the office building, something like that.
W: Well, is there any long term job security in a job like that?
M: Uh.. hard to tell. I mean, the internet is booming and these kinds of companies are sprouting up everywhere which is a good thing. But just like the dot-com era, you never know how long things will last !
W: Well, have you ever thought about going back to school to improve your job skills?
M: Wait, what are you suggesting?
W: Well, you know, more training might help you land a better job.
M: Are you trying to say something about my current job? I mean, is there something going on here? I mean, what're you saying?
W: You know, you did drop out of college.
M: I know, I know, but... I don't know I'm just seeing my current job at McDonald as a step-up ! [McDonald?] Yeah, but you know, I don't have the resources to go back to school at the moment. However, the job I'm looking at will pay for some classes after I've been with the company for 6 months.
W: Well, it looks like you have things planned out this time.
M: If I last that long.