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'Talk to Danya in English'에 해당되는 글 66건
2009. 1. 12. 13:34
Explain about the national health insurance and pension system in Korea. 

Korea has a national health insurance system that is sponsored by (a) goverment agency. It is (a) universal system that covers almost everyone in Korea. The monthly  insurance fee you (pay) varies depending on income level, property value, and even what type of car you own. 
However, the benefits you get (at) clinics, hospitals, drug stores are pretty much the same. Of course, there are private health insurance policies, too. But those are typically for major illness such as cancer. Meanwhile, Korea also has a national pension system. Under the current law, practically everyone with (an) income has to join (this) pension system. There are seperate pension (schemes) for civil servant(s), private school teachers and military personnel.  In addition, most companies provide their employees with seperate retirement benefits as well.



2008. 12. 30. 10:15

It seems you wanna give me,
Oh a life time of security
Down on your dying knees
I watch you babe I watch you please

But your words come much too late,
My love for you has turned to hate

Cuz you've taken too much time,
To show me that you're mine,

When I drop you boy
You'll need another toy
One that won't stand up for herself
When I knock you down
You'll need another town
where somebody's gonna talk to you,
You just let me wait now it's too late
For your delayed, delayed devotion

You try to convince me
Oh about the possabilities
But I know that all your poetry
Just comes from insecurity

Cuz your actions speak nothing no more
When It's what I've been waiting for

Cuz you've taken too much time,
To show me that you're mine,

When I drop you boy
You'll need another toy
One that won't stand up for herself
When I knock you down
You'll need another town
where somebody's gonna talk to you,
You just let me wait now its too late
For your delayed devotion

You played me for a fool, for too long
Blinded by your lies I never saw your all
I'm no longer under your spell
Here it in a song You can go to hell

When I drop you boy
You'll need another toy
One that won't stand up for herself
When I knock you down
You'll need another town
where somebody's gonna talk to you,
You just let me wait now it's too late
For your delayed, delayed emotion


 

2008. 12. 29. 16:16

해석/해설

Tight security has some families wondering whether they should head to Washington for the Obama inauguration. 
강화된 경비로 인해 일부 가정들은 오바마 대통령 당선자의 취임식을 보기 위해 워싱턴으로 오기를 망설이고 있습니다. 
● inauguration 취임식

 

Security officials have put the brakes on strollers near the US capitol. 
보안 관리들은 미 국회의사당 주변에 유모차를 끌고 오는 것을 금지했습니다. 
●stroller 유모차

 

Ditto for tents on the National Mall. 
내셔널 몰에서는 텐트도 금지됐습니다.

 

And those who hold tickets will not be allowed to bring chairs, backpacks, coolers, or thermoses to spots near the Capitol and the parade route. 
그리고 입장권을 소지한 사람들은 의자나 가방, 쿨러, 보온병도 국회의사당 주변 및 퍼레이트 구간에 갖고 들어올 수 없습니다. 
● thermos 보온병

 

The larger throng that will pack them all can bring some of the banned items, but their relative freedom will come with the price of having to watch the swearing-in on huge screens. 
금지된 품목의 일부를 가져와도 되는 대다수의 사람들은 상대적 자유를 누리는 대가로 취임식을 대형 스크린을 통해 봐야 합니다. 
● throng 군중 
● swearing-in 
취임 선서

2008. 12. 29. 15:06
A: G'bye 2008! We only have four more days left (in) 2008.
B: I know, so many things happened this year. What do you guys remember the most about 2008?
C; I remember the 2008 Beijing Olympics, The korean athletes did a fantastic job.
We came in 7th place in the final medal (tally ) with 13 gold medals. I can still (vividly) remember those exciting moments. 
A: What do you remember 혜연?
B: I think we had a lot of (controversy) over (food) this year. 
Remember? There were a huge candlelight (vigils) (over) the issues of (resuming) us beef imports early this year.
Another thing that caused a big (stir) (was) chinese food imports that contained melamine.
B: You're right! Those 2 events turned (the) whole country upside and down. They really enhanced publical awareness on food-safety, (though.) 
What was your most memorable event, 현진?
A: I remember the incident of a top korean actress (committing) suicide.
A lot of (controversy) was generated over (groundless) rumors and character (attacks on) celerbrities online, because (of) that unforturnaly development.
B: I couldn't believe my ears when  I first heard about that. Let's just hope that such a (tragedy) never happens again.
A: You know, looking back on this year. There were so many things that happened (in the) economy too.
Remember (crude) oil prices rising up to near $150 a berrel, then only several months later, the global economy crashed after (the turmoil in) financial market.  
C; You're right. (Come to think of it.) there were so many ups and downs (in the) economy too. 
B: Anyway, I hope we will be able to hear about more good things in the coming year.


* Controversy : Controversy is a lot of discussion and argument about something, often involving strong feelings of anger or disapproval.
* Vigil /vdl/ : A vigil is a period of time when people remain quietly in a place, especially at night, for example because they are praying or are making a political protest.
* Turmoil: Turmoil is a state of confusion, disorder, uncertainty, or great anxiety.
    - the political turmoil of 1989. - Her marriage was in turmoil.

Thesaurus (about turmoil)

turmoil confusion, disorder, chaos, upheaval, disarray, uproar, agitation, commotion.  peace... 
2008. 12. 26. 15:37

해석/해설

Los Angeles police are investigating a burglary at socialite Paris Hilton’s home they say left her bedroom ransacked and about two million dollars in jewelry missing.
로스엔젤레스 경찰은 사교계의 여왕 패리스 힐튼의 자택에서 강도 사건이 발생해 그녀의 침실이 털리고 2백만 달러어치의 보석이 털렸다며 수사에 나섰습니다. 
● socialite 사교계의 명사
● ransack
털다, 훔치다

AP’s Michael Weinfeld reports.
AP통신의 마이클 와인펠드가 보도합니다.  

Sometimes bad things happen to rich people.
때로는 부자들에게 나쁜 일도 발생합니다.  

Someone’s broken into Paris Hilton’s house in the Sherman Oakes area of Los Angeles.
누군가가 로스엔젤레스의 셔먼오크에 위치한 패리스 힐튼의 자택에 침입했습니다.  

Police say the break-in happened before dawn.
경찰은 침입이 동이 트기 전에 발생했다고 밝혔습니다.
● break-in (불법) 침입  

Detectives say a man wearing a hoodie broke into the house and ransacked Hilton’s bedroom.
형사들은 후드를 입은 한 남성이 힐튼의 자택에 침입해 힐튼의 침실을 털었다고 밝혔습니다.  

Hilton wasn’t home at the time.
힐튼은 당시 집에 없었습니다.  

The Los Angeles Times reports that the burglar got away with an estimated two million dollars’ worth of jewelry and other things.
로스엔젤레스 타임스지는 강도가 약 2백만 달러어치의 보석과 기타 물품을 갖고 달아났다고 보도했습니다.

2008. 12. 26. 15:17

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.
● 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
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
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

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
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.