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[영어 읽기] Talk about how we should protect personal information. Talk about how we should protect personal information. We enter our personal information in various places online these days. This makes us susceptible to hacking. When personal information is leaked, it can cause severe problems. First, privacy infringement can occur. Hacked information can also be used for marketing. It can also be used in criminal activity such as identity theft or cons. Indi..
[영어 읽기] Talk about how personal information is hacked frequently. Talk about how personal information is hacked frequently. Everything has gone digital these days. That’s why personal information often gets hacked. Databases containing vast amounts of customer information often get hacked. When that happens, large-scale damage is done. A prime example is the Facebook hacking incident of 2018. The information of 50 million users was hacked. It was a big deal. I..
[영어 읽기] Talk about the importance of recycling. Talk about the importance of recycling. Recycling is the best way to resolve the problem of excessive garbage. It takes decades for plastics to decompose naturally. They are a primary cause of environmental destruction. The recycling rate of plastics is very high in advanced nations where recycling has become a way of life. Collection bottles and aluminum cans and recycling them is also the way ..
[영어 읽기] Talk about disposable items we use in our lives. Talk about disposable items we use in our lives. Disposable items make our lives convenient. Paper cups, disposable chopsticks, and disposable dishes are widely used around us. In effect, the wrappers and containers for various products are also disposable. However, these disposable items hit the environment hard. Excessive use of such goods is a waste of resources. It’s also a culprit behind en..
[영어 읽기] Talk about how summer is getting hotter in Korea. Talk about how summer is getting hotter in Korea. Summer this year is hot, as per usual. The average temperature in the summer has risen steadily since Korea began to keep records. Summer of 2018 was the hottest summer on record in Korean history. Some areas rewrote the record books for highest temperature. Heat waves continued for days on end. There were tropical nights when the temperature wou..
[영어 읽기] Talk about the summer weather in Korea. Talk about the summer weather in Korea. The summer weather in Korea is hot and humid. In July and August, the daytime highs can rise above 30 degrees Celsius. People dress lightly. They sometimes carry portable fans. Because the weather is sweltering, lots of people look for icy drinks. Many also go on vacation at the beach or in the mountains. The A/C is running in most buildings in the summer...
[영어 읽기] Talk about the influence of YouTubers. Talk about the influence of YouTubers. People with their own channel on YouTube have a lot of sway these days. YouTubers with hundreds of subscribers give celebrities a run for their money. There’s even a new word for these people: “influencer.” Some popular YouTubers make a fortune by placing ads in their videos. They also earn advertising fees in exchange for using certain products. Anyone who..
[영어 읽기] Talk about the video clips you like to watch on YouTube. Talk about the video clips you like to watch on YouTube. I like to study English, so I subscribe to a couple of YouTube channels that upload content in English. I can make the most of my time by watching new content and learning English. I am also a sports fanatic. I subscribe to a baseball commentary channel that keeps me up to date on Major League news. I subscribe to a channel for commentary ..
[영어 읽기] Talk about people’s desire to look young. Talk about people’s desire to look young. Most people feel a desire to look young. Especially as they get on in years, most people want to hear that they look younger than their age. That’s why many people put in a lot of effort to look youthful. Some people work out regularly, or regulate their diet. They believe that a healthy body is the key to looking young. Other people undergo procedures t..
[영어 읽기] Talk about what you personally do to look younger. Talk about what you personally do to look younger. To look younger, I watch my weight more than anything else. I think a change in body type due to weight gain is the biggest reason people look older. The next thing I do is take good care of my skin. I use skincare products to help prevent wrinkles. I also try not to wear clothes that age me. I closely observe fashion trends that are in style am..
[영어 읽기] Talk about the increasing number of one-person households. Talk about the increasing number of one-person households. The number of single-person households has been steadily increasing for the past ten years. One-person households account for a quarter of all households. In the real estate market, there is higher demand for studio apartments aimed at these people who live alone. These people often have food delivered, so food delivery services are enjo..
[영어 읽기] Talk about recent marriage trends in Korea. Talk about recent marriage trends in Korea. The number of people getting hitched in Korea is dropping. Some people put off marriage for as long as they can, because of various social factors. More people are taking a pass on getting married. With more people choosing to stay single, the number of single-person households is on the rise. Even when people do tie the knot, more couples are having j..
[영어 읽기] Talk about low-cost carriers. Talk about low-cost carriers. Plane tickets have become much more affordable these days. It’s because there are more low-cost carriers. Ticket prices for some routes are sometimes half the price. In the early days, low-cost carriers only flew short-haul routes. Now, they have a lot of long-haul flights. This makes traveling abroad less of a financial burden. However, for some cheap flight ticket..
[영어 읽기] Talk about the last time you moved. Talk about the last time you moved. When I moved a few years ago. I hired a full-service moving company. I told them what I had to move over the phone, and they gave me an estimate. Employees from the company arrived at the crack of dawn on moving day. They began to pack everything up into boxes. Then, they moved everything outside in a flash. We didn’t have to lift a finger. They loaded everyth..
[영어 읽기] Talk about how people typically move in Korea. Talk about how people typically move in Korea. Moving is a draining experience for anyone. That’s why a lot of people hire full-service movers. They’re a bit pricey, but they make moving a cinch since professional movers help out. They box up your belongings, move them to your new home, and put everything in its place. They also provide move-in cleaning services. There’s a wide variety of moving..
[영어 읽기] Talk about a time when you got carsick. Talk about a time when you got carsick. I recently drew up plans to travel during a long weekend. My friends and I set off in my car, but the highway was all jammed up. In some places, the traffic slowed to a crawl. I began to get carsick. I had a headache, and I felt nauseated. We had to make a pit stop at a rest area. When we arrived, things had gone from bad to worse. I don’t get motion sickn..
[영어 읽기] Talk about motion sickness. Talk about motion sickness. When I read or use my phone for too long while heading somewhere in a car, I get motion sickness. That’s why I don’t read in a car, if at all possible. Looking far away helps keep motion sickness at bay. Even people who don’t get carsick sometimes feel queasy when they are on a boat. Many often take medication to prevent motion sickness beforehand. Motion sickness can..
[영어 읽기] Talk about a time when you had financial problems. Talk about a time when you had financial problems. I had several money drains early last year. It was a hard time for me financially. The monthly rent for my house went up. I also fell ill, and it cost an arm and a leg to get treated. I was even making monthly car payments. The going got tough. Once, I couldn’t pay my credit card bill. I fell behind in payment. My other credit cards were suspend..
[영어 읽기] Talk about how you manage your money. Talk about how you manage your money. I save a fixed amount of money every month. I’ve opened two regular deposit accounts. I’ve been depositing funds into them each month, without fail. When a regular deposit matures, I put the money in another savings account. I also dabble in the stock market. Bank interest rates these days are low, so I’m trying to expand my assets through equity funds. I al..
[영어 읽기] Talk about a time when you gained weight. Talk about a time when you gained weight. After I got married, I began to gain weight. Maybe it was because I felt at ease. I had a big appetite and began to eat more. Another reason was that I was always too busy to work out. Some people said that I looked better that way, but it began to weight on my mind. I decided to go on a fad diet. However, it didn’t go according to plan. I always felt on..
[영어 읽기] Talk about the importance of weight control. Talk about the importance of weight control. Weight control is essential. Gaining weight can cause various problems. First of all, your clothes won’t fit right. Putting on weight can also cause mental stress. Excessive weight gain is bad for your health. It increases the risk of various ailments. Keeping a scale in plain sight and keeping track of your weight is a good way to keep it under contr..
[영어 읽기] Talk about a time when you felt grateful to a friend. Talk about a time when you felt grateful to a friend. A while ago, things took a downturn at work. I was down in the dumps. My BFF was by my side, listening to me, and providing a sense of comfort. She was really helpful as I got back on my feet. Another time, I had some money problems. I told my friend about it, and she gave me a loan. It was money she had saved up. Thanks to her, things turned..
[영어 읽기] Talk about how valuable your friends are to you. Talk about how valuable your friends are to you. I always feel that friends are valuable in life. I feel better after talking things over with my friends during tough times. Whenever something bad happens, my friends cheer me up and encourage me. I also try to stand behind my friends when they struggle with things. I’m very grateful to have friends that I can always count on. I hope we can maint..
[영어 읽기] Talk about what you had to do to get into college. Talk about what you had to do to get into college. I had to prepare in many ways to get into college. To be accepted to the college of my choice, I needed to maintain a high GPA throughout my three years of high school. I remember staying up late to study for midterms and finals. During my senior year of high school, I had to prepare a lot for the scholastic ability test. After school, I went to..
[영어 읽기] Talk about when you came down with the flu. Talk about when you came down with the flu. A few months ago, I began to develop symptoms of a common cold. I was burning up, and I felt light-headed. My voice cracked, and I started to lose my voice. I thought it was a bad cold, so I took some medicine and hit the sack. However, the symptoms got worse. I couldn’t take it anymore. So I went to see a doctor. The doctor told me she suspected the f..
[영어 읽기] Talk about when you had a cold. Talk about when you had a cold. I come down with a cold more easily than most people. I suffered from a cold recently. I was running a fever, and I had a splitting headache. I couldn’t stay focused on my work. I had a runny nose, so I had to keep blowing my nose. I also had a tickly throat and dry coughs. For a few days, I went straight home from work and took some medicine. I tried to get plent..