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My husband and I never dreamed that we would have twins.

When we planned our family, we only hoped for one child,

so we were taken by surprise.

As newborns, twins need to be givenbaby formula every two hours. Sometimes, my husband and I couldn't get a wink of sleep.

The babies often threw up,

so we had to give them two or three baths on some days.

They are past their first birthday now,

so we can at least get some shuteye at night.

Raising twins, I can see why people say there is no end to childcare.

As time passes, I am learning to be patient whenever the kids act up.

I manage my stress by setting aside some time for myself every day.

1. Are twins getting more common these days? Why do you think so?

- Hm, I think it's common

- because, The number of infertile couples is increasing

- So, There are a lot of couples who choose artificial insemination which is that extracting a ovary from a woman and fertilize in vitro and put it back into a womb

2. What are some good gifts to give parents of twins?

- Money!

3. Do you have or plan to have kids? Would you like to have twins? Why or why not?

- I have a son already

- I want to have a daughter

- I wish she would be like my wife

- but.

- I don't want 3 kids

- Which means I don't want have twins

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My son is in middle school, and he is really into basketball.

He goes to a basketball academy to hone his skills.

He plays basketball with his friends for hours on end.

He mostly plays street basketball with his friends.

Proper basketball is a full-court game, with five players on each team.

Street basketball uses a half-court, with only three players per team.

Compared to the original game,

there are some variations on the rules.

Street basketball is exciting

because it relies a lot on individual skill and is fast-paced.

The format was originally started

because of a shortage of basketball courts.

But now, there are separate leagues in various countries.

Following the 2018 Asian Games,

it was selected as an official sport at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics,

which have been delayed by a year.

1. What is your favorite sport? Why do you enjoy it so much?

- I like weight-trainning

- I like to see my body changing

- The bigger, the better for me

2. Describe how street basketball is different from regular basketball.

- We use a half-court of basketball ground.

- We need just 6 players total or 4 is enough for fun

- Rules are the same as regual basket ball games

3. What are some other popular hobbies you or your family members enjoy these days?

- Just taking a walk

- We have a baby who is 2 years old

- We like to take a walk around home for about 30 minutes

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As the number of households that have cats skyrockets,

the number of abandoned cats is also steadily rising.

Stray cats are a common sight in any Korean city.

The unchecked growth of their population is causing problems

for local residents.

Stray roam the streets looking for food.

They dig through garbage bags, and theymake a racket(시끄러운소리를내다)whenthey are in heat.(발정기일때)

To address the problem, local governments are trapping, neutering, and returning (TNR) cats. This reduces their population. Neutered cats are marked with a cut on their left ear. Through such measures, the cats can also lead healthy lives.

1. Why do you think so many people have pets these days?

- lonelieness.

- People tend to decide to rasie a pet to overcome their loneliness

2. Is it a good idea to feed stray animals? Why or why not?

- I don't have an idea.

- Some of my friends feed strays

- Others hate people who feed them

- but one thing for sure,

- There is no one who feed strays if they are busy

-People who lead a busy life don't have enough time

3. Do you think stray cats should be spayed or neutered? Explain your reasoning.

- I have no idea

- Some of my friends think neutering animals is bad

- They think it gets rid of animals' instinct

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The general consensus is that Korea was very effective in preventing the spread of the coronavirus.

It became a model example when it comes to containing the virus.

After the first confirmed case,

Korean health authorities were quick to begin producing testing kits with private companies.

They conducted widespread testing of suspected patients. Over a hundred testing stations were set up all across the country.

Drive-thru and walk-thru stations sped up the testing process.

Confirmed patients were discovered through such active testing.

By placing them in quarantine, massive community infections were avoided.

Plus, the Korean government was very proactive and transparent in the overall process.

Citizenswere compelled towear masks from the get-go.

Strong social distancing measures were also put in place.

1. How do you feel about the praise other countries are giving Korea related to the coronavirus response?

- I am proud of my country when I hear that kinds of praises

- I think Koreans have a great genetic thing

- We got over IMF, and we are getting over Corona19

2. Talk about how you practiced social distancing in your life.

- I rarey went out, I have stayed home with my family

- When I worked as a police officer, I made sure to wear masks and wash my hands

- Also, I have kept myself from others at least for 1~2 meters

3. Describe the most difficult things you personally went through fighting the coronavirus outbreak.

- I have a son

- He is one year old

- He just turned one a few days ago

- I really want to go out with my son

- I mean Family picnic!

- but due to Corona19, we can't go outside

- When my son was just a infant, I kept saying things to my wife,

- We should go out as much as we can after he turns one

- This is the worst thing ever happend to me

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In the past,

=>과거에

it was customary to

=>~하는 것은 습관이었다. 그랬었다

use a desktop computer at home.

=> 데스크탑(컴퓨터)를 집에서 사용하는 것이

But nowadays,

=>그러나 요즘에는

laptops are taking the place of desktops.

=> 노트북이 데스크탑을 대신하고 있다.

Laptops are convenient because they take up less space and you can use them anywhere.

=> 노트북은 편하다. 왜냐하면. 그들은 덜차지한다. 공간을. 그리고.

너는. 사용할 수 있다. 그들을. 어디에서나

Most households have Wi-Fi access, so it's easier to use laptops.

=> 대부분 가정들은. 가지고 있다. 와이파이접근을. 그리고. 쉽다. 노트북을 사용하기.

Plus, the latest models have high performance specs and high-resscreens, so they are as effective as earlier desktops.

=>게다가, 최근 모델은. 가진다. 높은 성능을. 그리고. 높은 화질을

그래서. 그들은. 효율적이다. 기존 데스크탑만큼

Most computer peripherals are also becoming wireless.

=> 대부분 컴퓨터 부속품들은. 또한. 무선이 되어가고 있다.

This makes them easier to use.

=> 이것은. 만든다. 그들이. 더 쉽게도록. 사용하는데

Many people use laptop stands on their desks.

=>많은 사람들은. 사용한다. 노트북 받침대를. 그들의 책상 위에

Some use keyboards and mouses that connect wirelessly to their laptops.

=>몇몇은 사용한다. 키보드를. 그리고 마우스를. 그것들은 무선으로 그들의 노트북에 연결된다

Lots of people also hook up Bluetooth speakers to their laptops.

=> 많은 사람들은. 또한. 연결한다. 블루투스 스피커를 그들의 노트북에

1. What are the pros and cons of laptops versus desktops?

=> It is very easy to carry laptops

=> but Desktops have more advanced features than laptops

2. What are some important features you look for when you choose a laptop?

=> I think Price is the most important thing.

=> I am not a professional engineer

=> I want to work

=> So the thing i need is paper work

3. Describe the laptop you are using now. When and where did you purchase it?

=> I don't have one

=> If I buy one, I am going to buy used-one.

=> I don't want to spend a lot of money on Laptops

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In the past, we used phones to hold conference calls at work.

But nowadays, videoconferences are becoming more common.

Ever since the coronavirus outbreak, social distancing hasbecome a part of our lives.

=>우리 삶의 일부가되다

Due to this trend, people have made use of videoconferences even more often.

They canstand in forbusiness trips, so they also boost work efficiency and reduce costs.

There are various types of videoconferencing software.

Each program has its strengths and weaknesses.

You can choose the one that works for you.

Users can share a lot of information in real time during the meeting.

For example, you can share a screen and view information together.

It's a very useful feature.

1. Why do you think videoconferencing has become more common?

=> I think it's very efficietnt

=> You don't have to move so You can save both money and time.

=> Also, These days, Corona virus is getting worse than before

=> In order to prevent infection from Corona,

=> we must continue to distance ourselves from others

2. Describe some situations in which videoconferences are not as effective.

=> I think a real conference is more effective than a videoconference

=> because we see each others' eyes and gestures so we can interact well

=> and Vidoeconference can't Video conferencing does not capture the atmosphere of the actual meeting.

3. What are some other types of technology that make work more efficient?

=> Definately, Smartphones

=> We can talk to each other face to face with smartphones.

=> We can transmit money, work, learn

=> There is nothing we can't do with smartphones

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The global economy was hit hard by the coronavirus.

As the global economy came to a standstill,

consumption dropped drastically,

and corporate activity slowed down.

Overseas travel decreased sharply,

and the travel and airline industries took a huge hit. (큰 타격을 입다)

=> hit 명사로 받고, take를 어울리는 동사로 받았다.

The situation went from bad to worse due to the oil shock.

=> go from A to B : bad에서 worse(bad의 비교급)로 갔다

The global stock market fell into a panic because of all this.

As uncertainty grew, market crashes continued day after day(연일).

The drop was so persistent that there was no end in sight.

In just a matter of weeks, (생각보다 원어민들이 많이 쓰더라, 단지 몇 주사이에)

=> 이런점 때문에, 입트영이 가장 장수 EBS 라디오 어학 프로그램이 아닐까

=> 제니퍼 클라이트 선생님과 이현석 선생님의 노력을 볼 수 있음

stock markets in the U.S., Europe, and Asia fell by more than 30%

=> 수치가 나올때 조심해야된다

=>by 수치 => by수치만큼 오르고 내리고

=>to 수치 => to수치까지 오르고 내리고

On one day, the U.S stock market suffered the biggest drop in history.

Because of the stock market's steep decline,

trillions of dollars went up in smoke(증발하다).

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1. Do you invest in stocks? Why or why not?

- I invenst in stocks

- I don't have much money, So There is little money on my stock account.

- I majored International business

- That means that I have much interest in investing something and economy

- When I see the Korean stock market, It's very interesting

- It feels that I'd love to invest something

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2. How can people find reliable information about the stock market?

- If a question is easy, the answer is going to be easy

- but this question is very difficult actually

- As for me, I think myself

- There is no reilable informantion on stock market

- Just believe in yourself and invest

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3. What are some other ways people invest their money?

- I prefer investing real-estate to stock market.

- Real-estate is much more safer than stock market.

- but It cost you a lot to invest

- Both ways, We have to be careful when we invest something

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It's important to control your weight.

Being overweight is the leading cause of several chronic illnesses, like heart disease or diabetes.

It's very important to try to maintain a healthy weight. Belly fat especially is a problem that many people experience.

To control your weight, it's important to watch your diet. As people get older, their basal metabolism(기초대사량) slows down, and they put on pounds more easily.

Unless you control your diet, you are bound to gain weight.

Regular exercise is also very helpful.

You have to burn calories by exercising to avoid weight gain.

Rather than an excessive diet, the best way to control your weight is to have good lifestyle habits.

1. Which is more important, a healthy diet or regular exercise? Why do you feel that way?

- I think A healthy didet is much more important

- Although you work a lot, You can't lose your weight without a healthy diet

- Actually, It is my experience

2. Share some tips for effectively losing weight.

- When I was in my early twenties, I worked on a regular basis

- At the same time, I ate meals which are really good for health

- The most important thing is Steadiness

3. Why do you think people these days are so interested in losing weight?

- These days, Like Corona19, There are some diseases that can't be cured

- Every doctor says "Immune System"

- Even though we have no cure for those, It's possible for us to get over those with strong immune system

- To get strong immune system, we have to maintain a proper weight.

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