아르테미스의 지구별 여행

Talk about fine dust and air pollution.The air quality in Korea has been getting out of hand. Fine dust coming from China is a major cause. In the past, yellow dust was an unwelcome guest in the spring. Now, fine dust is a problem all year long. Weather forecasts issue alerts or warnings when there will be fine dust in the air. Many people buy air purifiers for their homes. Children and the elde..

Talk about low-cost carriers. These days, air travel is not as expensive as it was in the past. This is because there are more low-cost carriers. For many domestic routes, plane tickets sometimes cost only half as much as they did before. More people are traveling abroad. It's the same story with international flights. The tickets are much cheaper. Ticket prices drop even more when airlines offe..

Talk about dialects and local accents of Korea.Different regions of Korea each have their own local dialect. The dialect of Seoul, the capital city, is considered the standard language. People from different provinces speak in different accents. In some cases, the words that are used are completely different. Usually, this doesn't lead to problems in getting the point across. However, there are ..

Mon. Personality (1) 자기 성격 묘사 (1) 1. have a strong sense of purpose : 목표의식이 강하다 (예문) I have a strong sense of purpose. 나는 목표 의식이 강하다. (예문) If you have a strong sense of purpose, I am sure you will succeed. 네가 목표 의식이 뚜렷하다면, 반드시 성공할 거라고 확신해. (예문) Everyone on our team had a strong sense of purpose. 우리 팀의 모든 구성원은 목표 의식이 강했다. 2. see something through to the end : 끝을 보다 (예문) If I start something, I ha..

Talk about when you crammed for tests.Back in my school years, I was always cramming for tests. During the week before exams, I barely got any sleep. I did my studying all at once. It was exhausting, but it became a habit. I knew I should have studied every day, but I kept getting distracted by other things. Cramming is partially effective. I have a strong memory, so my test scores were not too ..

Talk about when you got your wisdom tooth out.A while ago, my wisdom tooth began to hurt. I went to the dentist to have the tooth pulled out. It wasn't my first time getting a tooth out, so I wasn't too worried. I knew it wouldn't hurt as much as a root canal. Thankfully, it was all over in just 15 minutes or so. It didn't hurt, except when the dentist applied anesthesia. The shot to my gums was..

Talk about volunteer work.A lot of people do volunteer work or charity work these days. The vast majority of people do the work on their own. However, there are also companies where employees go in groups to welfare centers or facilities for the handicapped. The first time I did volunteer work, I was reluctant to go. However, when I did the work, I felt a sense of accomplishment. It was very rew..

Talk about a time when your were stuck in bad traffic. Last year, I visited my grandparents' house in the countryside with my family. I was excited, because I hadn't been to my hometown for a long time. However, the traffic was really bad. A lot of people were on the move because it was a long weekend. The roads were a nightmare. Even the service areas were crowded. We were stuck in stop-and-go ..

What kinds of topics do you discuss with friends? I talk about tons of things with my friends. When we get together, first we ask after each other. We talk about what we've done in the meantime. A common joke is that men only talk about soccer and military service. These topics do come up in conversation. However, we talk about other things, too. We might talk about the people we're going out wi..

Talk about a memorable hotel you've stayed at. I remember staying at a first-rate hotel near a beach several years ago. I found the hotel through a travel agency. It was a resort hotel for vacationers. The lobby and the hallways were nicely decorated. my room wasn't big, but it was very cozy. The view from the room was breathtaking. I could see the ocean and hear the waves from my bed. What's mo..