빤짝가족 Daily Life

The coronavirus has led many people to realize the importance of washing their hands.

People often touch their nose or mouth, without even thinking about it.

This spreads germs to the respiratory system, leading to disease.

You can get rid of most germs just by cleaning your hands well, and often.

It's an integral part of preventing disease.

Etiquette related to coughing is also important.

Secretions from coughing can contain pathogens.

It's best to cover your mouth with your sleeve when you cough.

It's how you can look out for(배려하다)others.

If you use your hands instead, the germs can get on them and infect other people.

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1.Describe the proper way to wash your hands.

- Use a soap and something that can get rid of germs on your hand

- Wash your hands at least for a minute

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2.What do you personally do to prevent getting sick?

- Take Vitamins

- It can help my immune system improved

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3.Do you use hand sanitizers? How is it different from washing your hands?

- It Unlike hand washing, hand sanitizers spray it on your hands and rub your hands to remove germs.

The coronavirus pandemic led to a rapid economic contraction.

Global demand for oil also took a nosedive(폭락하다)

This was largely due to much less demand in China, which is a major consumer of petroleum products.

OPEC member-nations and other oil-producing countries entered negotiations for the reduction in oil production.

However, the negotiations fell through because of Russia's dissent.

As a result, oil prices began to plummet. Prices fell at rates never seen before.

On some days, prices fell by 30%, which was unprecedented.

Some benchmark oil prices(기준유가) fell as low as 20 dollars a barrel.

The ongoing game of chicken between Saudi Arabia and Russia led to a volatile oil market for quite a while.

1. How did the oil shock affect the global economy?

- I have no idea.

- As far as I know, Oil is a necesarry factor to operate various engines

- I think everthing about oil things is very important to the global market

2. What effects did the oil shock have on our daily lives?

- I am enjoying this

- Beside from a macroeconomics, I can buy gas at a cheap price

- So, these days, I am filling my car to the maximum

3. What are some ways to reduce our dependence on oil?

- We have to use renewable energy

- Such as Solar energy, Wind energy etc

- and It is also good way to take public transportations in terms of individuals

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There are times when we have to exchange currencies.

Most commonly, we do so when we travel abroad.

These days, some people exchange currencies to trade stocks,

if they invest in overseas stocks.

Each country uses a different currency, so people exchange money to the currency of the country in question. The exchange rate changes slightly on a daily basis, so it's good to exchange currencies when the rate is better.

It also helps to look for ways to get a favorable exchange rate. Some banks offer favorable rates when you're exchanging currencies for travel purposes. Users install an app for the exchange and set an amount. Then, they visit a bank branch and pick up the foreign currency.

1. What are the pros and cons of exchanging currencies at a bank, or at the airport?

- If you exchange currencies at a bank, you can get a favorable rates

- You can get more money

- but If you exchange currencies at the airport, you will feel comfortable

- I mean you don't have to go to a bank and you can save time

2. How much cash do you carry around while traveling?

- I carry 500,000won

- I exchange it to U.S dollar

- because there are some places that I can't use credt cards

- Most of them are cart bars and snack cart on the street

3. What are some things you need to do to prepare for a trip?

- A necklace that can hold a passport and cards

- There are a lot of pickpokets

- You have to be careful when you go for a trip

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Traveling overseas has become a very common thing these days,

and we sometimes need to use our communication devices abroad.

Korea is such a wired country that we have a lot of options.

Most commonly, we can use overseas data roaming on our phones.

If you have a mobile data plan that allows overseas roaming,

you can use your phone abroad at a reasonable price.

Another method is to use a pocket Wi-Fi device.

You can reserve the device and pick it up at the airport.

You can then get a personal Wi-Fi connection overseas.

There are several data plans with different limits and prices.

You can drop off the device at the airport on your way back.

1. What do you use your smartphone for when you travel overseas?

- Mostly, I use a app for messaging, Kakatotalk

2. Share some tips for finding free Wi-Fi access while traveling.

- Go to a place where there are many people

3. How can users save money on data roaming fees?

- I don't know

- because I don't go abroad often

- I am a busy man

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The coronavirus outbreak // has led // many people to wear masks.

Masks are invaluable when it comes to preventing the spread of disease.

They're especially effective for preventing diseases that are transmitted through

the respiratory [ˈrespərətɔːri] system.

However, because so many people // were trying to purchase masks,

their prices skyrocketed.

Some areas // suffered a shortage of masks, and they were hard to get.

The government // implemented a policy of producing and distributing masks in large amounts. It also // put a cap on(한계치를 정하다) //the number of masks each person could buy. People were also only allowed to buy masks on certain days of the week depending on their year of birth. The government also cracked down on (집중해서 단속하다) cornering the market.

1. What do you think about the recent government policy on face masks?

- There are always pros and cons

- It may be gonna like a political issue or something

- I think I'd better be quiet

2. How did you buy masks during the coronavirus outbreak?

- At the very first, I wore masks from overseas

- They were just dental masks

- After the government implemented the policy we read above, I have bought masks on wednesdays. because I wan born in 1988

3. What are some other ways to prevent the spread of infectious diseases?

- Keep distance from others

- Stay home

- I've heard that "We can't get back to noraml, before Corona broke"

- but I believe in a lot of brilliant korean doctors.

- They are going to make vaccination sooner or later

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Consumer electronics(가전제품)produced by Korean companies// are globally competitive.

Product categories that Korean products excel in// include devices like smartphones, laptops, and tablet PCs, as well as home appliances like TVs, refrigerators, vacuum cleaners, and air purifiers.

Performance, design, and technological innovation // arethe strong suits(장점)of Korean electronics.

New electronics that early adopters these days go crazy formake use of cutting-edge technology like A.I. and voice control.

Korean companies were also the first in the world to develop and market electronic wardrobes like "air dressers" and "stylers".

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1. Why are Korean electronics so popular around the world?

- I think They are reasonable prices and durable

- Especially, A/S service is very good

- For example, Samsung's employees are very competent, kind

- So they give us a good quality service

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2. Which electronic device do you think has had the biggest impact on our lives?

- 건조기 is the best I think

- 건조기 is the device that dry laundry within 1~2 hours

- You don't have to hang the laundry on a rack to dry up

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3. What are some new types of consumer electronics you would like to buy? Why?

- There is no one I'd like to buy

- I really want to buy a Lap-top these days

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Veterinariansprovidemedical treatment for animals.

Theyworkin clinical and non-clinical fields.

In the clinical field, there are large animal vets who deal withlivestock animals such as cows, horses, pigs, and chickens.

Small animal vets treatcompanion animals like dogs and cats.

There are other vets who specialize inreptiles, insects, or aquatic animals.

There are vets in non-clinical fields as well.

Somelendtheir efforts to quarantine measures(방역조치) to stop the spread of infectious diseases likefoot-and-mouth disease(구제역)

Veterinarians are also involved in butchering(도축하다)animals and the process of managing meat.

1. Describe how you feel and what you do when your pet gets sick

- I can't expect how I feel, because I don't have a pet

2. Describe a veterinarian you know. How is he or she?

- In korea, It's very hard to become a vet.

- You have to study a lot

- I don't know anyone who is vet

3. How are veterinarians different from other doctors? In what ways are they similar?

- Normal doctor treat people

- Vet is a doctor who is specialized to animals

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I can't get enough of sushi.(아무리 해도 질리지 않다)

It's a convenient way to eat all sorts of seafood,

and it tastes great.

It's also a very healthy food.

There are several restaurants nearby where I can get sushi.

Conveyor belt sushi places are the most common.

Various types of sushi go around on a conveyor belt.

Diners can have their pick of the plates on the belt.

If they don't see what they want,

they can place an order for it and it is made to order.

The prices vary depending on the color of the plate.

You add up the number of plates when you're finished, and settle the bill.

It's very convenient if you want to go Dutch.

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1. Describe your favorite ways to eat fish or seafood.

- I don't like fish or seefood but I like crab things

- I usually go to 대게나라 once or twice a year with my wife

- It's a little bit expensive but it's worthy to eat

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2. Why do you think only sushi is sold by the conveyor belt system?

-I don't know

-We also may try to sell burgers or 삼각김밥 on a coveyor belt

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3. Where is your favorite place to eat sushi? Explain why you like it so much.

-수산 market is the best I think

-They catch fish just before they sell them.

-It's so fresh to enjoy

-숙성회 is the second best for me

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