2008. 12. 26. 15:17
[AP뉴스]
The nation’s capital is girding for huge crowds for the
presidential inauguration next month.
미국의 수도가 다음달로
예정된 대통령 취임식 행사를 보기 위해 몰려들 대규모 인파에 대비하고 있습니다.
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gird 대비하다
● presidential
inauguration 대통령 취임식
Mayor Adrian Fenty says he doesn’t have a number, but he’s
expecting a record crowd.
워싱턴DC의 애드리안 펜티 시장은 얼마나
많은 사람들이 올지는 모르지만 사상 최고의 인파를 예상하고 있다고 밝혔습니다.
The estimate is as many as three million could be coming
to town to see Barack Obama take the oath of office.
버락 오바마 대통령의 취임 선서를 보기 위해 많으면 3백만 명의 인파가 올 것으로 추정되고 있습니다.
● take the oath/오뜨으/ of office 취임 선서를 하다
Among the options being looked at is closing a major
freeway to make room for tour bus parking.
관광버스의
주차공간을 마련하기 위해 주요 고속도로를 폐쇄하는 것도 고려되고 있는 방안 중 하나입니다.
It would mean closing two bridges between Virginia and DC.
이는 버지니아주와 워싱턴 DC를 잇는 두 다리를 폐쇄하는 것을 의미합니다.
The mayor also signed a law allowing bars and restaurants
to stay open 24 hours during inauguration week, and to serve alcohol until four
in the morning.
펜티 시장은 취임식이 열리는 주에 1주일간 바와 레스토랑들이
24시간 영업을 하고 새벽 4시까지 알코올 음료를 판매할 수 있도록 허용하는 법안에 서명했습니다.
2008. 12. 26. 11:48
[입트영]
In what way do you think would be a good asset for this company?
While researching companies that I wanted to apply for. I was impressed (at) how much this company values innovation (and) creativity. I believe that these are 2 of my strongest points. I love to think outside (the) box, and I am open to every possibility in order to accomplish the task (at) hand. :주어진 과제를 수행하다.
I am also not afraid to take risks.
However, I also know that (while) risk-taking is often necessary, accountability is also important. I am a (conscientious) person who (is) responsible for my actions.
I also understand the value of teamwork and coorporation.
(In) that case, I know that I will fit in perfectly with the work culture at this company.
If I get hired, I will try my best to exceed your expectations as a valuable asset to the company. :기대에 부응하다.
* conscientios : 양심적인 (cf. conscious: 의식이 있는)
2008. 12. 23. 14:34
[입트영]
Greg; So cold today. Do korean winters normally get this cold?
Yoo-jin; This is nothing Greg. It can get much colder than this.
Greg; Wow, really? I guess I get cold (easier than) you. Because I am from (a) warmer region
Yoo-jin: where did you say you (were) from?
Greg: I am from Austin Taxas, I've lived there all my life (before) I came here.
Y: Does it ever snow down there?
G: very very rarely, The annual snowfall is like 0, we can go for (a) decade or more without snow.
Y: when was the last time it (did) snow?
G: I think it was 2004 (or something), i remember it was on valentines day, It didn't even last (a full day though).
Y: I guess the temperature rarely falls below o Austin even in the winter.
G: does snow (a lot in) seoul?
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G: How low can the temperatures drop to?
Y: It can drop to as low as -10 degrees Celsius /사우스이~스/.
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Y: You are more familiar with (Fahrenheit) since you're from the States,aren't you?
G; Unforturnately, yes.
Y: Let me see. -10 degrees Celsius would probably be somewhere between 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit.
G: Wow, that's pretty cold. So, you're telling me today is one of the milder days in the winter, right?
Y: You're right. You'd better get yourself some warmer clothes if you want to survive the korean winter, Greg.
1. I guess I get cold (easier than) you. Because I am from (a) warmer region. [get cold: 추위타다]
2. Does it ever snow down there? = Do you ever get snow down/up there?
3. The annal snowfall is like zero. [ the annual snowfall 강설량, the annual rainfall 강수량]
4. We can go for a decade or more without snow.
5. It didn't even last a full of day though.
The snow didn't even last a full day.
6. The temperature rarely falls[drop] below zero.
7. I guess you can say that.
8. How low can temperatures drop to?
How high can temperatures climb to?
9. It can drop to as low as minus 10 degrees Celsius.
10. - 10 degrees would probably be somewhere between 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit.
11. Today is one of the milder days in the winter.
2008. 12. 22. 11:12
[입트영]
End-of-the-year parties are huge part of how koreans wrap up the year. Nearly every korean company holds on of these extravaganzas. Companies use these occasions to thank there employees for their work during the past year, and to try to motivate them to work harder the coming year. At these events, the employees can enjoy good food and drinks on the company dime. The company parties usually begin with speeches and toasts. Some even have games, and give away raffle prizes. Koreans also have year-end parties with close friends and acquaintances. Many school reunions are in fact held at this time of year. An average korean worker may have to attend three or four of this parties. Regardless of whom you have these parties with, you can always count on one thing; a lot of people will get drunk!
1. End-of-the-year parties are huge part of how koreans wrap up the year.
2. The employees can enjoy good food and drinks on the company dime.
3. Koreans also have year-end parties with close friends and acquaintances.
4. Many school reunions are in fact held at this time of year.
5. You can always count on one thing; a lot of people will get drunk!
ex) You told me that I can always count on one thing.
Can I count on you for this? - 믿다, 잊지말아야 할 것 -
2008. 12. 19. 15:50
[입트영]
Why did korea become a global IT power house?
Korea is by all means at the forefront of the global IT industry.
Indeed, our leading IT companies have made some impressive progress in technological advancements in the last decade or so.
Although, many technologies are actually developed overseas first. Korean engineers seem to perpect them and bring them to the mainstream faster. The hard work of these engineers is one of the factors that brought us where we are today.
Another reason korea has become a global powerhouse is that koreans are very tech-savvy. They really adopt to new technologies quickly that's why IT companies were able to build up a large customer base in a relatively short period of time.
Practically, everyone in korea owns a cell phone. The nation's hig speed internet penetration rate is also the world's highest. You can be sure there will be many more things comming out of our R&D centers for years to come.
