가스렌지(gas-range) → stove or oven cf. 전자렌지 → microwave oven
개그맨 → comedian
개런티 (guarantee) → performance fee
골든골 → winning goal
골든타임 (golden time) → 오후 7∼11시 방송 황금 시간대는 prime time, 오후 7∼9시는 family hour라고도 한다.
그룹사운드 → musical band, band
기스 → scratch
* There's a scratch on this glass.
* My car is (got) scratched.
깁스 → cast
* I'm wearing a cast.
* I went to the doctor to get my cast taken off.
껌 (gum) → chewing gum
네임밸류 → social reputation
노골 → no point, no score
노트 (note) → notebook, memorandum
니스 → varnish
더치 페이 (Dutch pay) → Let's go Dutch.
* Let's go halves. Let's split the bill. Let's chip in. Let's pitch in.
데드볼 → hit by pitched ball
데모(demo) → demonstration
돈까스 → pork cutlet
드라이 (dry) → straighten curly hair
드라이버 (driver) → screw driver
드리볼 → dribble
디씨(D.C.) → discount
란닝구 → undershirt, tank top (소매없는 짧은 속옷)
레몬쥬스 → lemonade
레몬티 (lemon tea) → tea with lemon
레벨업 (level up) → upgrade, raise the level
레코드 → album
로터리 (rotary) → traffic roundabout
루즈 (F: rouge) → lipstick
리모콘 → remote control
마마보이 (mama boy) → mama's (mom's) boy
매니큐어 → nail polish
매스컴 (masscom) → media, mass media
매직펜 → marker
머플러 → scarf
메인 스탠드 (main stand) → grand stand
모닝콜 (morning call) → wake-up call
뮤직박스(music box) → juke box
미션(mission) → transmission(변속기)
미싱 → sewing machine
미팅 (meeting) → blind date (서구에서는 흔치 않음)
믹서 (mixer) → blender, juicer
바겐 세일 (bargain sale) → a sale
바바리 코트 → trench coat or coat
바캉스 → vacation (vacance는 불어)
바톤 터치 → baton pass
반숙 (half-boiled egg) → soft boiled egg
밴드 (band) → band-aid, adhesive bandage
버전 업 (version up) → an upgraded version
보이 (boy) → waiter
본네트 (bonnet) → bonnet (영), hood (미)
본드 (bond) → glue cf. sniff glue: 본드를 마시다.
볼펜 (ball pen) → ballpoint pen (실제로는 그저 pen으로 사용)
비닐백 (vinyl bag) → 비닐 봉지는 plastic bag, 갈색 종이봉지는 brown paper bag
비디오 (video) → VCR (videocassette recorder)
비디오 카메라 → video camcorder
비치 파라솔 (beach parasol) → beach umbrella
비후까스 → beef cutlet
빌라 (villa) → villa는 "별장"이라는 뜻
빤스 → underwear
-팬티 → underwear
-남자의 빤스 → shorts, briefs
-권투선수의 '빤스'처럼 겉에 걸치는 운동복 → trunks
-남자의 겉에 입는 바지 → pants, trousers
-여자의 아랫도리 옷 (빤스) → panties, underpants
-내의 → undershirt
-바지 → pants (영국에서는 '팬티' 를 지칭. 반바지: short-pants)
-배꼽 티 → tight shirt
빽(back) → connections (연줄)
백넘버 (back number) → uniform number, jersey number, identification number, shirt number
* 보통 그냥 number 라고 함. * Chanho Park wears uniform number 49.
백댄서 → background dancer
빽미러 (back mirror) → rear-view mirror, rear mirror
뺀찌(pinch) → pliers
사이드 브레이크 (side brake) → handbrake
샤프펜슬 (sharp pencil) → mechanical pencil
샐러리 맨 (salary man) → office worker, white collar worker
서비스 (service) → free, extra
슈퍼 (super) → supermarket
슛 골인 → kick! goal!, shoot! goal!
스카치테이프 → sticky tape, sellotape, adhesive tape cf. scotch tape는 상표명이지만 외국에서도 이 표현이 자주 쓰이기는 함
스탠드 (stand) → 책상 위의 lamp는 'desk lamp'이지, stand는 아님
싱글 플레이어 (single player)(골프에서) → handicapper
싸인 (sign) → autograph (signature는 편지, 서류에 하는 공식적인 서명)
* Would you give me an autograph?
* Could I have your autograph?
cf. 싸인회 → autograph session / autograph signing 저서 사인회 → book autographing / book signing
싸인펜 (sign pen) → felt-tip pen, marker, magic marker
써머타임 (summer time) → daylight saving time
써클 (circle) → club cf. academic circle(학계), political circle(정계)
써클 활동(circle activities) → club activities
CF모델 → actor / actress for commercial / commercial actor / ad actor / actor for advertisement
씨엠 (CM) → commercial (광고방송)
아나운서 (announcer) → news anchor
아이쇼핑 (eye shopping) → window shopping, browsing
* Let's go window shoping.
* I love to go browsing.
아이스 티 (ice tea) → iced tea
아르바이트 (albeit) → part-time job (하루종일 하는 일은 full-time job) * albeit는 독일어로 일 (work)
아스팔트 (asphalt) → asphalted road
아지트 → underground headquarters
아파트(apart) → apartment(임대아파트) cf. condominium(고급분양 아파트) / apartment building(아파트 건물)
앙케이트 → survey (앙케이트 'enquete'는 불어)
애니메이션 (animation) → animated feature, animation movie
애프터 서비스 (after service) → after-sales service, maintenance repair, Warranty (무하자보증)
앰프 → amplifier
에그 프라이 (egg fry) → fried egg
에어로빅(aerobic) → aerobics
에어컨 (aircon) → air conditioner, air conditioning
엑기스 → extract, essence
엠씨 (토크쇼) → talk show host / hostess
엠티 (MT) → outing (school outing, company outing, club outing)
* We're going to Yangchi on a school outing.
* I've got a school outing to Hongchun.
오무라이스 (omelet rice) → rice omelet(te)
오바 (over) → overcoat
오바이트 (overeat) → vomit (vomiting), throw up
* I ate too much. I feel like vomitting.
오토바이 (autobi) → motorcycle, motorbike (미국에서는 소형을 말함)
오픈카 (open car) → convertibles
오피스 걸 (office girl) → white color working woman
올드 미스 (old miss) → spinster, old maid
올림픽 (olympic) → olympic games, olympics, olympiad
올백 (all back) → straight hair style
올에이 (all 'A') → straight 'A'
와이셔츠 (Y-shirt) → dress shirt, business shirt
완 사이드 러브 (one side love) → unrequited love, unanswered love
원샷 (one shot) → Bottoms up! Drink up!
원피스 (onepiece) → dress
윈도 브러쉬 (window brush) → windshield wiper, wiper
유머 (humor) → something amusing
이벤트 (event) → social occasion
인터폰 → intercom
인텔리 (intelli) → intellectual, intelligentsia
인프라 (infra) → infrastructure
자크 → zipper
잠바 (jumper) → windbreaker
전자 렌지 (range) → microwave (oven), oven
조인트 (joint) → shin (정강이) (무릎 관절(joint)과 발목 관절(joint) 사이)
차밍스쿨 (charming school) → charm school, finishing school (우리나라의 신부학교)
추리닝 (training) → sweat suit, jogging suit, track suit, warm-up suit, training suit
추리닝 바지 → sweat pants
추리닝 상의 → sweat shirt, hooded sweat shirt
치어 걸 (cheer girl) → cheerleader, pompom girl
카세트 → cassette tape player, cassette tape recorder
카스테라 → sponge cake; custard
커트라인 (cutline) → cutoff line, cutoff point, the lowest acceptable score, cut off score
카트 머리 → hair cut short
* I'd like my hair cut short and a perm.
카 퍼레이드 (car parade) → motorcade
퀵 서비스 (quick service) → quick delivery, express delivery
코너 (corner) → 어떤 상품을 파는 곳은 counter
* 화장품 corner는 cosmetic counter
컨닝 (cunning) → cheating (on an exam)
* Class, no cheating, please.
* He got 100 points in English by cheating on the test.
컨닝페이퍼 → cheating sheets / crib notes
컵 (cup) → glass
코팅(coating) → laminate, 코팅기계 → laminator
콘도 (condo) → condominium
콘센트 → wall socket, electrical outlet
콤비 (combination) → (unmatching) pair, suit
콩글리쉬 (Konglish) → Broken English
크레파스(crepas) → crayon
클래식 (classic) → classical music
클랙션 (klaxon) → horn, honk. (klaxon은 만든 회사이름)
탤런트 (talent) → TV star, TV actor, TV performer, actress, entertainer
터치 아웃 → tag out
티(T) → T-shirt
TV 프로 (TV pro) → TV program
파마 → perm, permanent
* I'd like my hair cut short and a perm.
파워핸들(power handle) → power steering
파인 쥬스 → pineapple juice
팬티 스타킹 → pantyhose
프랭카드 (plancard) → placard, banner (벽에 걸려 있는 현수막)
펑크 (punk) → 빵구는 flat tire, 혹은 puncture, 모임 등에 나오지 않아 빵구 내는 것은 'no-show'라고 함
* He was a no-show at the meeting.
포볼 → base on balls/ walk
포켓볼 (pocket ball) → pool
포켓북 → appointment book / memorandum book
폼 (form) → affected manner
프로 (pro) → percent
프린트(유인물) → handout
프림 (커피) → cream
플래시(flash) → flashlight
핀세트 (pincet) → tweezers
하드 → popsicle (미), ice lolly (영)
하이틴 (high teen) → late teens(17-20세), low teens(13-15세), early teens(11-12세)
해프닝 (happening) → unexpected, interesting incident
핸드폰 (handphone) → mobile (phone), cellphone, cellular phone
헤어핀 → hair clip, hair pin (hair pin은 U자형의 가는 철선, hair clip은 집게를 갖춘 머리장식을 말함. hair clip을 헤어핀으로 말하는 경우가 많음)
핸들 (handle) → steering wheel
형광펜 → highlighter
호치키스 → stapler (그 안에 넣는 알은 staples)
홈 인 → scored, went home
홍차 (red tea) → tea
화이트 → white out, correction fluid, correction ink
화이팅 (fighting) → Go!, Go for it!, Way to go!, Go get'em!
* Go, Go, Park! * Park, Go! * Come on, Park. Lets go!
후론트 (front) → front desk
후래쉬 (flash) → flashlight
히프 → butt(엉덩이)
2009년 4월 30일 목요일
TOEFL Essay Week 9
There has been an ongoing debate over whether or not there should be an equal number of male and female students in every lecture. Some are against this stance, arguing that this policy can discourage students from thinking creatively. However, others firmly believe that male and female students can learn different perspectives from one another. I agree with the former position and present my reasons below.
To begin with, what is the policy of maintaining the equal number of males and females in class intended to accomplish? Even if this is plausible, in my opinion, it sounds possible just in theory, but not in actual practice. This is not only because each person has different tastes, but also because males and females usually have dissimilar interests. One can see this fact, relating to students’ choice of major. To illustrate, there were 34 female and 5 male students in my department (French language and literature), at undergraduate school. This proportion equates to approximately seven to one. In my department, female students demonstrated more interest in French. Many studies have revealed that women possess more abilities connected to humanities, whereas men excel in engineering, or abilities related to math. Accordingly, the policy seems to prevent students from truly enhancing their aptitudes.
Even assuming the scenario above is plausible; people who disagree with my view argue that students can improve themselves by being exposed to a different gender in the classroom. This is attributable, in general, to the notion that women better handle details than men do; yet, men can take care of larger scale ideas easier than women. I still, however, emphasize my idea because there is a more important matter to consider: The policy is not conducive to our individual ingenuity.
If each country’s Ministry of Education establishes this policy, every subject at universities will become a compulsory one. All schools will attempt to control the percentage of males and females in every class. Eventually, this effort will be detrimental to students’ learning. They would be frequently urged to take unwanted classes for the purpose of arriving at the perfect proportion of genders. In stead of this, universities should offer autonomies where students can pursue in-depth knowledge as well as expand their horizons in their fields.
To summarize, although each person may hold a different position on this issue, in my case, after considering all sides I am for the idea of allowing students to determine for themselves what classes they take to fulfill their individual courses of study.. I have two reasons for this. One is that people have different interests. The other is that mandatory curriculums can have a negative impact on students.
To begin with, what is the policy of maintaining the equal number of males and females in class intended to accomplish? Even if this is plausible, in my opinion, it sounds possible just in theory, but not in actual practice. This is not only because each person has different tastes, but also because males and females usually have dissimilar interests. One can see this fact, relating to students’ choice of major. To illustrate, there were 34 female and 5 male students in my department (French language and literature), at undergraduate school. This proportion equates to approximately seven to one. In my department, female students demonstrated more interest in French. Many studies have revealed that women possess more abilities connected to humanities, whereas men excel in engineering, or abilities related to math. Accordingly, the policy seems to prevent students from truly enhancing their aptitudes.
Even assuming the scenario above is plausible; people who disagree with my view argue that students can improve themselves by being exposed to a different gender in the classroom. This is attributable, in general, to the notion that women better handle details than men do; yet, men can take care of larger scale ideas easier than women. I still, however, emphasize my idea because there is a more important matter to consider: The policy is not conducive to our individual ingenuity.
If each country’s Ministry of Education establishes this policy, every subject at universities will become a compulsory one. All schools will attempt to control the percentage of males and females in every class. Eventually, this effort will be detrimental to students’ learning. They would be frequently urged to take unwanted classes for the purpose of arriving at the perfect proportion of genders. In stead of this, universities should offer autonomies where students can pursue in-depth knowledge as well as expand their horizons in their fields.
To summarize, although each person may hold a different position on this issue, in my case, after considering all sides I am for the idea of allowing students to determine for themselves what classes they take to fulfill their individual courses of study.. I have two reasons for this. One is that people have different interests. The other is that mandatory curriculums can have a negative impact on students.
2009년 4월 22일 수요일
TOEFL Essay Week 8
A debate persists over whether or not developed countries should help alleviate poverty in underdeveloped countries. Some people are against the policy of developed countries aiding poor countries. Others, however, believe that poor countries should be financially backed by rich countries. I agree with the latter stance and present my reasons below.
First, developed countries, including the United States have spent huge sums of money on things like exploring outer space. People in wealthy countries may argue that advances in the field of science have provided numerous benefits to humankind. Countless people, however, are currently struggling with things as basic as having enough food to eat. A recent UNICEF report reports that one-third of children in Africa are undernourished. The report points out that if every person who could affort to do so gave just one dollar to Africa, the African people could be free to access food for two days. For this reason, I believe that assisting African people far outweighs doing research on things like outer space.
Even assuming the scenario above is very plausible, some may disagree with my viewpoint, arguing that they have no reason to help those who are malnourished. They may also blame the administration of the countries in which most people can’t easily obtain food. I somewhat approve of this position . I still, however, emphasize my idea that wealthier governments should help because there is a more important matter to consider: The world seems to be much “smaller” than before due to communications and travel.
With the remarkable improvements in the field of science, our world is globalized. Many countries – perhaps most – have an FTA contract with each other. These often eliminate tariffs between countries. Particularly in the case of Europe, they have already unified a monetary system called the Euro. This trend implies that we become “one.” In the 21st century, everything is mutually interwoven. Furthermore, countless companies have located branches abroad, becoming multinational corporations. They frequently advance into Africa where not only the labor costs are reasonable, but the cost of land is attractive as well. Because Africa gives many advantages to us, we need to help them alleviate their basic concerns of having enough food.
To summarize, although each person may hold a different position on this issue, I firmly believe that poor countries should peculiarly supported by rich ones. The rationale is that as the world is becoming more globalized, it is a better idea to devote vast amounts of money to help others rather than investing in exploring outer space.
First, developed countries, including the United States have spent huge sums of money on things like exploring outer space. People in wealthy countries may argue that advances in the field of science have provided numerous benefits to humankind. Countless people, however, are currently struggling with things as basic as having enough food to eat. A recent UNICEF report reports that one-third of children in Africa are undernourished. The report points out that if every person who could affort to do so gave just one dollar to Africa, the African people could be free to access food for two days. For this reason, I believe that assisting African people far outweighs doing research on things like outer space.
Even assuming the scenario above is very plausible, some may disagree with my viewpoint, arguing that they have no reason to help those who are malnourished. They may also blame the administration of the countries in which most people can’t easily obtain food. I somewhat approve of this position . I still, however, emphasize my idea that wealthier governments should help because there is a more important matter to consider: The world seems to be much “smaller” than before due to communications and travel.
With the remarkable improvements in the field of science, our world is globalized. Many countries – perhaps most – have an FTA contract with each other. These often eliminate tariffs between countries. Particularly in the case of Europe, they have already unified a monetary system called the Euro. This trend implies that we become “one.” In the 21st century, everything is mutually interwoven. Furthermore, countless companies have located branches abroad, becoming multinational corporations. They frequently advance into Africa where not only the labor costs are reasonable, but the cost of land is attractive as well. Because Africa gives many advantages to us, we need to help them alleviate their basic concerns of having enough food.
To summarize, although each person may hold a different position on this issue, I firmly believe that poor countries should peculiarly supported by rich ones. The rationale is that as the world is becoming more globalized, it is a better idea to devote vast amounts of money to help others rather than investing in exploring outer space.
2009년 4월 21일 화요일
Half way till the mid-term ends
It is so annoying and I feel very frustrated.
I messed up two major exam.......
This was my first college exams so I was trying very hard to do good job.
I think God hates me!
I messed up two major exam.......
This was my first college exams so I was trying very hard to do good job.
I think God hates me!
2009년 4월 16일 목요일
Toefl Writing Essay Topping
Toefl Writing Essay Topping
1. As far as I'm concerned : 내가 생각하기로..
2. From my perspective : 내 관점에서..
3. When it comes to + N : N으로 말할 것 같으면..
4. In terms of +N : N의 측면에서 봤을 때..
5. regardless of + N : N과 상관없이..
6. It is apparent that S+V : SV는 명백하다.
7. It is true that SV : SV는 사실이다.
8. It is definitely true that S+V : SV는 사실이다.
9. It is desirable that SV : SV는 바람직하다.
10. It seems that S+V : SV인 것 같다.
11. It is absolutely necessary that SV : SV는 꼭 필요하다.
12. What is crucial is that SV : 중요한 것은 SV이다.
13. What is significant is that SV : 중요한 것은 SV이다.
14. What is important is that SV : 중요한 것은 SV이다.
15. ( ) is regarded / referred as the most important factor
: ( )는 가장 중요한 사실로 여겨진다.
16. The fact that S+V is crucial / important : SV 사실은 중요하다.
17. It is important to know the fact that SV: SV라는 사실을 아는 것은 중요하다.
18. One of the important factors is that SV : 중요한 요인은 SV이다.
19. The crucial factor to consider is that SV: 생각할 중요한 요소는 that SV이다.
20. play an important role in N / -ing : ~에 있어서 중요한 역할을 하다.
21. It is possible for me to R : 내가 R하는 것은 가능하다.
22. make it possible for 목적어 to R : 목적어가 R하는 것은 가능하다.
23. make it possible to V : to V를 가능하게하다.
24. It is definitely possible that SV : SV는 당연히 가능하다.
25. help 목적어 (to) R : 목적어가 R하는 것을 돕다.
26. help 목적어 동사원형 : 목적어가 동사하는 것을 돕다.
27. I expect / want +목적어 + to+ R : 목적어가 R하길 기대하다.
28. I would like to R : R하고 싶다.
29. It might be interesting to see that S+V : SV를 보는 것은 흥미롭다.
30. It is interesting to know that SV : SV를 아는 것은 흥미롭다.
31. It is needless to say that SV : that SV는 말 할 필요도 없다.
32. What I am trying to say is that SV : 내가 말하고 싶은 것은 SV이다.
33. There is a tendency that S+V : SV라는 경향이 있다.
34. There is a great deal of possibility that SV
: that SV 라는 대단한 가능성이 있다.
1. As far as I'm concerned : 내가 생각하기로..
2. From my perspective : 내 관점에서..
3. When it comes to + N : N으로 말할 것 같으면..
4. In terms of +N : N의 측면에서 봤을 때..
5. regardless of + N : N과 상관없이..
6. It is apparent that S+V : SV는 명백하다.
7. It is true that SV : SV는 사실이다.
8. It is definitely true that S+V : SV는 사실이다.
9. It is desirable that SV : SV는 바람직하다.
10. It seems that S+V : SV인 것 같다.
11. It is absolutely necessary that SV : SV는 꼭 필요하다.
12. What is crucial is that SV : 중요한 것은 SV이다.
13. What is significant is that SV : 중요한 것은 SV이다.
14. What is important is that SV : 중요한 것은 SV이다.
15. ( ) is regarded / referred as the most important factor
: ( )는 가장 중요한 사실로 여겨진다.
16. The fact that S+V is crucial / important : SV 사실은 중요하다.
17. It is important to know the fact that SV: SV라는 사실을 아는 것은 중요하다.
18. One of the important factors is that SV : 중요한 요인은 SV이다.
19. The crucial factor to consider is that SV: 생각할 중요한 요소는 that SV이다.
20. play an important role in N / -ing : ~에 있어서 중요한 역할을 하다.
21. It is possible for me to R : 내가 R하는 것은 가능하다.
22. make it possible for 목적어 to R : 목적어가 R하는 것은 가능하다.
23. make it possible to V : to V를 가능하게하다.
24. It is definitely possible that SV : SV는 당연히 가능하다.
25. help 목적어 (to) R : 목적어가 R하는 것을 돕다.
26. help 목적어 동사원형 : 목적어가 동사하는 것을 돕다.
27. I expect / want +목적어 + to+ R : 목적어가 R하길 기대하다.
28. I would like to R : R하고 싶다.
29. It might be interesting to see that S+V : SV를 보는 것은 흥미롭다.
30. It is interesting to know that SV : SV를 아는 것은 흥미롭다.
31. It is needless to say that SV : that SV는 말 할 필요도 없다.
32. What I am trying to say is that SV : 내가 말하고 싶은 것은 SV이다.
33. There is a tendency that S+V : SV라는 경향이 있다.
34. There is a great deal of possibility that SV
: that SV 라는 대단한 가능성이 있다.
2009년 4월 15일 수요일
I hate Chomsky!!!!!!!!!
I am studying "Introduction to English Linguistics" for preparing mid-terms.
This course is about English linguisitics, which is a subject that I haven't seen before!!
We study about syntax, semantics, pragmatics and so on.
These are focused on structure of English.
For example, we study about why we write "My name is Taewhan Kim", rather thatn "Teawhan Kim My is name"
It is very annoying and difficult!!
Chomsky is the most famous person in the Linguistics Society.
I really hate him....................for building up so many things to study.
This course is about English linguisitics, which is a subject that I haven't seen before!!
We study about syntax, semantics, pragmatics and so on.
These are focused on structure of English.
For example, we study about why we write "My name is Taewhan Kim", rather thatn "Teawhan Kim My is name"
It is very annoying and difficult!!
Chomsky is the most famous person in the Linguistics Society.
I really hate him....................for building up so many things to study.
2009년 4월 14일 화요일
Journal Topic of the Week 6
Q. Plan your days (years) to achieve your goal. Set up your career goal first and then design your life (study) plan for the coming 2018, 2013, and this year.
As I mentioned on the last journal, I want to become an English teacher in the future. In order to achieve my goal, first, I have to work hard in university and get a bachelor of English education. In 2013, I probably study abroad as a exchange student, after finishing my military service. This experience will help me a lot building my English teaching skills. The holder of a bachelor of English education means 'Grade 2 English teacher'. 'Grade 2 English Teacher' can work as an English teacher in private secondary schools of South Korea. It also means that he or she is qualified to take the screening process conducted by city/provincial education offices every year, a.k.a 임용고시 in Korean. If you pass this, you will get a qualification to work in public secondary schools of a specific city or province. My plan is after the graduaction, I will study hard for about a year and pass the exam. So in 2018, I will work as an English teacher at public schools in Seoul.
As I mentioned on the last journal, I want to become an English teacher in the future. In order to achieve my goal, first, I have to work hard in university and get a bachelor of English education. In 2013, I probably study abroad as a exchange student, after finishing my military service. This experience will help me a lot building my English teaching skills. The holder of a bachelor of English education means 'Grade 2 English teacher'. 'Grade 2 English Teacher' can work as an English teacher in private secondary schools of South Korea. It also means that he or she is qualified to take the screening process conducted by city/provincial education offices every year, a.k.a 임용고시 in Korean. If you pass this, you will get a qualification to work in public secondary schools of a specific city or province. My plan is after the graduaction, I will study hard for about a year and pass the exam. So in 2018, I will work as an English teacher at public schools in Seoul.
Only a week left
Next week is the Mid-term exam week!!!
It is the first time to take exams since I entered the university.
I do not have any idea what the exams will be like...
I am really nervous, and have anxiety that I might fail every single courses.
But I got some time! so I will keep my pace up to the last day of next week.
It is the first time to take exams since I entered the university.
I do not have any idea what the exams will be like...
I am really nervous, and have anxiety that I might fail every single courses.
But I got some time! so I will keep my pace up to the last day of next week.
2009년 4월 12일 일요일
TOEFL Essay Week 7
A debate persists over whether or not developed countries should help alleviate poverty in underdeveloped countries. Some people are against the policy of developed countries aiding poor countries. Others, however, believe that poor countries should be financially backed by rich countries. I agree with the latter stance and present my reasons below.
First, developed countries, including the United States have spent huge sums of money on things like exploring outer space. People in wealthy countries may argue that advances in the field of science have provided numerous benefits to humankind. Countless people, however, are currently struggling with things as basic as having enough food to eat. A recent UNICEF report reports that one-third of children in Africa are undernourished. The report points out that if every person who could afford to do so gave just one dollar to Africa, the African people could be free to access food for two days. For this reason, I believe that assisting African people far outweighs doing research on things like outer space.
Even assuming the scenario above is very plausible, some may disagree with my viewpoint, arguing that they have no reason to help those who are malnourished. They may also blame the administration of the countries in which most people can’t easily obtain food. I somewhat approve of this position. I still, however, emphasize my idea that wealthier governments should help because there is a more important matter to consider: The world seems to be much “smaller” than before due to communications and travel.
With the remarkable improvements in the field of science, our world is globalized. Many countries – perhaps most – have an FTA contract with each other. These often eliminate tariffs between countries. Particularly in the case of Europe, they have already unified a monetary system called the Euro. This trend implies that we become “one.” In the 21st century, everything is mutually interwoven. Furthermore, countless companies have located branches abroad, becoming multinational corporations. They frequently advance into Africa where not only are the labor costs reasonable, but the cost of land is attractive as well. Because Africa gives many advantages to us, we need to help them alleviate their basic concerns of having enough food.
To summarize, although each person may hold a different position on this issue, I firmly believe that poor countries should pecuniarily supported by rich ones. The rationale is that as the world is becoming more globalized, it is a better idea to devote vast amounts of money to help others rather than investing in exploring outer space.
First, developed countries, including the United States have spent huge sums of money on things like exploring outer space. People in wealthy countries may argue that advances in the field of science have provided numerous benefits to humankind. Countless people, however, are currently struggling with things as basic as having enough food to eat. A recent UNICEF report reports that one-third of children in Africa are undernourished. The report points out that if every person who could afford to do so gave just one dollar to Africa, the African people could be free to access food for two days. For this reason, I believe that assisting African people far outweighs doing research on things like outer space.
Even assuming the scenario above is very plausible, some may disagree with my viewpoint, arguing that they have no reason to help those who are malnourished. They may also blame the administration of the countries in which most people can’t easily obtain food. I somewhat approve of this position. I still, however, emphasize my idea that wealthier governments should help because there is a more important matter to consider: The world seems to be much “smaller” than before due to communications and travel.
With the remarkable improvements in the field of science, our world is globalized. Many countries – perhaps most – have an FTA contract with each other. These often eliminate tariffs between countries. Particularly in the case of Europe, they have already unified a monetary system called the Euro. This trend implies that we become “one.” In the 21st century, everything is mutually interwoven. Furthermore, countless companies have located branches abroad, becoming multinational corporations. They frequently advance into Africa where not only are the labor costs reasonable, but the cost of land is attractive as well. Because Africa gives many advantages to us, we need to help them alleviate their basic concerns of having enough food.
To summarize, although each person may hold a different position on this issue, I firmly believe that poor countries should pecuniarily supported by rich ones. The rationale is that as the world is becoming more globalized, it is a better idea to devote vast amounts of money to help others rather than investing in exploring outer space.
TOEFL Essay Week 6
Should the government subsidize women who must give up opportunities to work in order to have babies? Some are against this stance that the government is responsible for child-bearing women, whereas others believe that the government must assist in allowing them to have children and their own jobs. I agree with the latter stance and present my reasons below.
First, countless married couples in Korea do not want to have more than two children. The main reason for this preference is that raising a child requires a huge sum of money. Often, when a woman is pregnant, she worries about the financial burden related to giving birth. To illustrate, she may need to quit or resign from her job; thus, her income will decrease. In addition to this loss, she will be required to spend vast amounts of money to raise her child. Because Korean couples do not want to have many children, the government should encourage them to have as many babies as possible by giving them appropriate subsidies.
Even if you assume the above scenario is very plausible, some may disagree with my view primarily because this subsidy would increase taxes. The government’s subsidy would be backed by our taxes, which will cause all of us to be pressed for money. I agree with this rebuttal. I still, however, support my position because there is a more important matter to consider: Korea will face a difficult future unless we, Korean people, have as many babies as we have had in the past.
These days, the population in Korea is decreasing. In an attempt to increase the population, the Korean government established a policy to help married couples who have more than three children. This effort is attributed to boosting the Korean economy. The fewer babies we have, the worse our economy will become. Accordingly, the government must subsidize Korean women who give up their jobs to have children. This will foster the birth of many babies throughout Korea. If women are supported by the government, they will be free to raise their children.
To summarize, although each person may hold a different position on this issue, all things considered, I firmly believe that married people should be peculiarly supported by the government. I believe this because the Korean economy will be devastated if we don’t have babies; the subsidizing policy allows Korean people to have children and helps them with the money they need to do so.
First, countless married couples in Korea do not want to have more than two children. The main reason for this preference is that raising a child requires a huge sum of money. Often, when a woman is pregnant, she worries about the financial burden related to giving birth. To illustrate, she may need to quit or resign from her job; thus, her income will decrease. In addition to this loss, she will be required to spend vast amounts of money to raise her child. Because Korean couples do not want to have many children, the government should encourage them to have as many babies as possible by giving them appropriate subsidies.
Even if you assume the above scenario is very plausible, some may disagree with my view primarily because this subsidy would increase taxes. The government’s subsidy would be backed by our taxes, which will cause all of us to be pressed for money. I agree with this rebuttal. I still, however, support my position because there is a more important matter to consider: Korea will face a difficult future unless we, Korean people, have as many babies as we have had in the past.
These days, the population in Korea is decreasing. In an attempt to increase the population, the Korean government established a policy to help married couples who have more than three children. This effort is attributed to boosting the Korean economy. The fewer babies we have, the worse our economy will become. Accordingly, the government must subsidize Korean women who give up their jobs to have children. This will foster the birth of many babies throughout Korea. If women are supported by the government, they will be free to raise their children.
To summarize, although each person may hold a different position on this issue, all things considered, I firmly believe that married people should be peculiarly supported by the government. I believe this because the Korean economy will be devastated if we don’t have babies; the subsidizing policy allows Korean people to have children and helps them with the money they need to do so.
2009년 4월 9일 목요일
The Sun-rising Festival of 'College of Education'
Today was the the Sun-rising Festival hosted by 'College of Education', where my department English Education is attatched to. At first, My friend and I was really angry because the event didn't start until 7 o'clock, even the official starting time was 6 p.m. I had to wait, spending 1 hour of time meaninglessly. But, after it started, I thought that it worths waiting. I could have so much fun!! Even though we are in different departments, at that time, eveyone in college of Education were together I guess.
SCRIPT FOR DIGITAL STORYTELLING TASK
Hello My name is Taewhan Kim, as you know. Now I am going to have my digital storytelling about myself.
I was born in Novermber 15th, 1990. My home town is Changwon, the city located on Southern Korea.
My family consists of father, mother, older brother, and me.
According to MBTI Test, I am ISTJ type of person, which can be expressed as Inspector in other words.
ISTJ represents a person who is somewhat introverted, but very serious and diligent.
To learn English, I spend most of my studying time on Listening.
I thought It is an important step to understand what English speakers says first, because unless you do so, it is impossible to communicate with them.
Extending the time with English speakers naturally improves my speaking skills.
I believe 4 skills of English is very closely related so it develops together, not indivisually.
My vision is to become a good English teacher and that is why I stand here, taking this course.
As you can see from this picture, I have dreamed to become a teacher since I was a little elementary kid. I didn’t specifically think of what kind of teacher I want to be, but it is certain that I was pretty interested in studying English at that time. So If I combine these two, I can say English teacher has been my vision of my life.
So, I want to introduce what I have researched about how to become an English teacher.
I can divide it into three different but somewhat similar ways
The First one is to teach at private secondary school. If you graduate after majoring English Education, You are already Grade 2 teacher. This means you are qualified to become a teacher at private school. In order to get a actual job, you have to apply each school individually.
He is my English teacher when I was senior at high school. He is one of graduates of our department.
However, people favors to become a public school teacher. In order to work at public school, you have to pass a test and become Grade 1 teacher. This test consists of three different kind of test, which are paper tests, writing tests and interviews.
Last but not least, there are other ways to teach English outside school. One is to teach abroad and the other one is to teach English at cram schools. In this case, you may have to complete TESOL course and get a certificate for it.
I was born in Novermber 15th, 1990. My home town is Changwon, the city located on Southern Korea.
My family consists of father, mother, older brother, and me.
According to MBTI Test, I am ISTJ type of person, which can be expressed as Inspector in other words.
ISTJ represents a person who is somewhat introverted, but very serious and diligent.
To learn English, I spend most of my studying time on Listening.
I thought It is an important step to understand what English speakers says first, because unless you do so, it is impossible to communicate with them.
Extending the time with English speakers naturally improves my speaking skills.
I believe 4 skills of English is very closely related so it develops together, not indivisually.
My vision is to become a good English teacher and that is why I stand here, taking this course.
As you can see from this picture, I have dreamed to become a teacher since I was a little elementary kid. I didn’t specifically think of what kind of teacher I want to be, but it is certain that I was pretty interested in studying English at that time. So If I combine these two, I can say English teacher has been my vision of my life.
So, I want to introduce what I have researched about how to become an English teacher.
I can divide it into three different but somewhat similar ways
The First one is to teach at private secondary school. If you graduate after majoring English Education, You are already Grade 2 teacher. This means you are qualified to become a teacher at private school. In order to get a actual job, you have to apply each school individually.
He is my English teacher when I was senior at high school. He is one of graduates of our department.
However, people favors to become a public school teacher. In order to work at public school, you have to pass a test and become Grade 1 teacher. This test consists of three different kind of test, which are paper tests, writing tests and interviews.
Last but not least, there are other ways to teach English outside school. One is to teach abroad and the other one is to teach English at cram schools. In this case, you may have to complete TESOL course and get a certificate for it.
2009년 4월 8일 수요일
Journal Topic of the Week 5
Q. What is your study goal for this year? Is English a part of your goal? What do you plan to achieve your goal? Tell us about your dream. What do you hope to do 10 years later?
My study goal of 2009 is to get a good record for freshman year. I would spend the year to get weel adapted in campus life. Since this is the first year of my bachelor course, I do not want to overstate my goal because I know that I will not be able to achieve the goal. Also, I do not fully know about the possible ways to go and what should I prepare for the future after graducation. I think freshmen year is the right time to think about the future seriously, because sophomores, juniors, and seniors are very busy studying majors or doing internships stuff.
Since I am majoring in English Education, I can not ignore to learn English. I will study English steadily for the lecture, and also for my own satisfaction. I am thinking to study for the TOEIC exam because I am now thinking to apply KATUSA for my military service.
I guess after 10 years, I will be working as a English teacher at school, teaching kids. I must be really happy man since I could achieve my goal. If I could not pass the teacher exam, I would work as a freelancer translator or interpreter, after graduating the graduate school.
My study goal of 2009 is to get a good record for freshman year. I would spend the year to get weel adapted in campus life. Since this is the first year of my bachelor course, I do not want to overstate my goal because I know that I will not be able to achieve the goal. Also, I do not fully know about the possible ways to go and what should I prepare for the future after graducation. I think freshmen year is the right time to think about the future seriously, because sophomores, juniors, and seniors are very busy studying majors or doing internships stuff.
Since I am majoring in English Education, I can not ignore to learn English. I will study English steadily for the lecture, and also for my own satisfaction. I am thinking to study for the TOEIC exam because I am now thinking to apply KATUSA for my military service.
I guess after 10 years, I will be working as a English teacher at school, teaching kids. I must be really happy man since I could achieve my goal. If I could not pass the teacher exam, I would work as a freelancer translator or interpreter, after graduating the graduate school.
2009년 4월 2일 목요일
TOEFL Essay Week 5
There has been an ongoing debate over the pros and cons of being a leader versus being a follower. Some people believe that being a leader is much better than being a follower; whereas others believe that the former is not that attractive because leaders usually handle more work than followers. I agree with the latter stance.
Does everyone have skills for leadership? The answer to this question is no. For this reason, many companies--perhaps most--attempt to attract good leaders. They often try to invite proven, qualified candidates outside of the company. These companies do not mind paying a great deal of money for scouting talented CEOs. This implies that there are only a small number of people who are considered good leaders.
Even assuming the above is plausible, some are against my view because leaders have the right to control some things within their boundaries. Furthermore, they get paid more than lower-level employees. Hence, with the allure of a high salary, most people would like to assume a leader’s position. I concede this. But, I put an emphasis on my stance since there is one more important matter to consider: Leaders are more likely to experience stress in the workplace.
It’s entirely possible that conflicts and/or cacophonies might frequently occur in any group. At those times, leaders should take care of every small detail of the conflict that has occurred within the group. On the other hand, in the case of followers, they simply focus on their duties. To illustrate, my uncle was promoted to vice president last year, and numerous people congratulated him. But these days, he has often been sick due largely to his overloaded work schedule. After this, I came to realize that leaders might have more advantages than followers, and vice versa.
To summarize, although everyone may hold a different position on this issue, I am for the position that followers can better enjoy themselves because they have less work than leaders, and less work allows them a greater enjoyment of life.
Does everyone have skills for leadership? The answer to this question is no. For this reason, many companies--perhaps most--attempt to attract good leaders. They often try to invite proven, qualified candidates outside of the company. These companies do not mind paying a great deal of money for scouting talented CEOs. This implies that there are only a small number of people who are considered good leaders.
Even assuming the above is plausible, some are against my view because leaders have the right to control some things within their boundaries. Furthermore, they get paid more than lower-level employees. Hence, with the allure of a high salary, most people would like to assume a leader’s position. I concede this. But, I put an emphasis on my stance since there is one more important matter to consider: Leaders are more likely to experience stress in the workplace.
It’s entirely possible that conflicts and/or cacophonies might frequently occur in any group. At those times, leaders should take care of every small detail of the conflict that has occurred within the group. On the other hand, in the case of followers, they simply focus on their duties. To illustrate, my uncle was promoted to vice president last year, and numerous people congratulated him. But these days, he has often been sick due largely to his overloaded work schedule. After this, I came to realize that leaders might have more advantages than followers, and vice versa.
To summarize, although everyone may hold a different position on this issue, I am for the position that followers can better enjoy themselves because they have less work than leaders, and less work allows them a greater enjoyment of life.
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