'look back on this year'에 해당되는 글 1건
2008. 12. 29. 15:06
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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 /v
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l/ : 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.
dl/ : 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.
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confusion, disorder, chaos, upheaval, disarray, uproar,
agitation, commotion. 
peace... 
