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[영어 읽기] Talk about when you got burned out. Talk about when you got burned out. People get burned out due to built-up fatigue. I recently had a rough go at work. We are understaffed and I had no time to take a breather between arriving and punching out. I had to work late pretty often. I didn’t even get paid overtime. There was no time to meet up with friends or to pursue a hobby. I was exhausted, both mentally and physically. I couldn’t ..
[영어 읽기] Talk about the stress you get in your daily life. Talk about the stress you get in your daily life. I get stressed out for various reasons in my life. It’s very stressful when I mess up at work, or if my job performance is low. Human relations are another source of stress. Getting along with different personalities is hard. Some people act in ways that I can’t understand, from my point of view. Dealing with such people is the most stressful. Fi..
[영어 읽기] Talk about the advantages of social media ads. Talk about the advantages of social media ads. Social media ads have become widespread lately. Their biggest selling point is that social media advertising costs are relatively lower. Another advantage is that the ads can be targeted toward specific age groups or people with particular interests. The number of hits also shows how many people saw the ads. Those people can leave feedback by leavin..
[영어 읽기] Talk about how people use social media. Talk about how people use social media. These days, social media is more widespread than ever. There are more social media sites and there are more things you can do on them. People post photos or writings about their daily lives. Others leave comments. Short conversations can take place through the comments. People also upload videos more frequently these days. The feature to send out a video l..
[영어 읽기] Talk about some laundry mishaps. Talk about some laundry mishaps. I once did the laundry, and the garments came out a mess. It turned out, there was some paper in my pocket, and I forgot to take it out. Tiny pieces of the paper got stuck on all the other clothes and made a dog’s breakfast of the laundry. I had to do the laundry over. Another time, I washed a pair of black jeans. After they were dried, they were faded. They were..
[영어 읽기] Talk about how you do your laundry. Talk about how you do your laundry. I usually do my laundry all in one go over the weekend. It takes quite a while to wash clothes and hang them up to dry. That’s why I take care of it on the weekend. I sort the whites and the colors before running the washing machine. If I was them together, other colors could bleed onto the whites. I load the washer and add laundry detergent and fabric softene..
[영어 읽기] Talk about a memorable incident on a rainy day. Talk about a memorable incident on a rainy day. Once, I was going somewhere by subway. Everyone getting on the train was holding a wet umbrella. It tipped me off that it was raining outside. I didn’t have an umbrella on me, so I was in a dilemma over what to do. If I just went out in the rain, my clothes and bag would get drenched. I didn’t want to waste money on another umbrella because I had s..
[영어 읽기] Talk about the rainy season in Korea. Talk about the rainy season in Korea. The rainy season comes around every summer in Korea. We get a lot of rain during the season. It usually begins in mid-June and lasts until July. When it rains, it often rains cats and dogs. The annual precipitation in Korea is concentrated in summer because of the rainy season. People always carry an umbrella around during the wet season. After the rainy sea..
[영어 읽기] Talk about trademarks and patents. Talk about trademarks and patents. Trademark rights refer to the right to use specific trademarks or names Putting the logo of a luxury brand on a knock-off product and selling it is a trademark violation. There are sometimes reports in the news about people being charged with making counterfeit luxury goods. When starting a business, you can officially file your business’s name and register it...
[영어 읽기] Talk about copyrights. Talk about copyrights. Intellectual property rights include things like copyrights, trademarks, patents, and industrial designs. To legally use intellectual property rights, one must obtain permission from the owner, or pay a usage fee. Written words, movies, songs, and TV programs are subject to copyright protection. Using these creative works without permission is copyright infringement. This ..
[영어 읽기] Talk about back problems. Talk about back problems. Lots of people complain of back pain. Chronic back pain can make it difficult for people to get through the day. Back pain is a tough nut to crack and that’s why preventing it in the first place is most important. The best way is to maintain good posture. Sitting hunched over is the biggest cause of back pain. Spinal discs will also wear away as one gets older. This can..
[영어 읽기] Talk about the impact bad posture can have. Talk about the impact bad posture can have. Most modern people spend much time sitting down. They use computers for long hours and peer into their phones ceaselessly with their neck slanting forward. This kind of poor posture imposes a heavy burden on the neck. It can cause shoulder pain and various spinal issues. It’s essential to maintain good posture in the day-to-day and to loosen your muscl..
[영어 읽기] How have libraries changed over the years? How have libraries changed over the years? The biggest change to take over libraries recently is digitization. In the past, people had to look up books in person. Today, most libraries have electronic catalogs. Everything can be found in electronic databases on computer terminals throughout the library. All the material is hooked up and processed online. Many books and periodicals have also gone..
[영어 읽기] Talk about when you went to a library. Talk about when you went to a library. I had some time to kill on the weekend recently, so I went to the library. There was a book I had been dying to read. The library had the book, so I began reading on the spot. Time flew by because it was so fun. I liked that it made me think a lot. Last year, I had to do some test prep, so I went to the library very often. Lots of people study at the librar..
[영어 읽기] Talk about the controversy over ridesharing and carpooling services in Korea. Talk about the controversy over ridesharing and carpooling services in Korea. Ridesharing services are all the rage around the world. There has also been a demand for ridesharing and carpool services in Korea. They appeal to consumers because they are convenient and passengers could cut down on transportation costs. However, these carpool services are up against strong opposition from the taxi i..
[영어 읽기] Talk about taxis in Korea. Talk about taxis in Korea. Foreign tourists very often speak highly of Korean taxis. The consensus is that they are squeaky clean. Also, cab fares are reasonable, compared to those of other advanced nations. Best of all, passengers can pay taxi fares using credit cards. In the past, it was hard to hail a cab in certain areas or during certain hours of the day. However, smartphone apps for hailin..
[영어 읽기] Talk about how more and more people are riding their bikes. Talk about how more and more people are riding their bikes. The number of cycling enthusiasts in Korea is steadily rising. Some people cycle alone at nearby parks. Others join common interest groups and go on cycling adventures in groups. With many new cycling paths being laid all over the place, bicycling is getting easier. Lots of people commute by bicycle, too. They can save money and exercis..
[영어 읽기] Talk about the last time you went for a bike ride. Talk about the last time you went for a bike ride. There is a big park not far from my house. I went there to ride my bike last weekend because the weather was fine. I went to get some exercise because I haven’t been active recently. I worked up a sweat and burned some calories by riding around the entire park. After exercising like this, I felt refreshed. I plan to go again next week, time perm..
[영어 읽기] Talk about how you keep your hands clean and healthy. Talk about how you keep your hands clean and healthy. I try to keep my hands clean at all times. Of course, I try to wash my hands whenever I have the chance. Plus, I pack some baby wipes in my bag. I use them to clean my hands when I’m outdoors. I also make use of hand sanitizers. I always carry one around. Meanwhile, my hands get dry quite easily, so I put lotion on them after I wash them. I a..
[영어 읽기] Talk about how important it is to keep your hands clean. Talk about how important it is to keep your hands clean. I know that washing my hands well is very important. Having clean hands is the best way to prevent illnesses. That’s because the bacteria on our hands are what make us sick. So, I try to wash my hands as often as I can. I always wash my hands after I’ve been to the bathroom. It is also the first thing I do when I get home. I also try to wa..
[영어 읽기] Describe your favorite singer or band. Describe your favorite singer or band. One of my favorite singers is an American singer called Beyonce. She is one of the most well-known musicians in the world. She is also one of the best-selling artists of all time. Her newly-released singles hit No. 1 on the music charts very often. She has tons of hit songs. Among them, Crazy in Love is my favorite. I really like the melody and the lyrics o..
[영어 읽기] What type of music do you like to listen to? What type of music do you like to listen to? I listen to several different genres of music. I listen to pop, hip-hop, and R&B most often. I guess it all depends on my mood. There are times when I am in the mood for upbeat music. These songs make me feel better. I also listen to these fast songs when I am working out. They make the workout less boring and motivate me to exercise harder. On the ot..
[영어 읽기] Talk about a party you had at home recently. Talk about a party you had at home recently. I remember having my dad’s birthday party at home recently. It was his 72nd birthday, and we invited our relatives on my father’s side over for lunch. We cooked some food for the party but we also ordered in some Chinese food. I helped set up the table before we ate. The food tasted extra good because we all ate together. We also had a birthday cake r..
[영어 읽기] Talk about times when you invite people to your home. Talk about times when you invite people to your home. I invite people to my home from time to time. The most typical gatherings are family get-togethers. I invite my relatives over for dinner or lunch. It’s always nice to get together with family for these occasions. Plus, there are times when I invite friends over. For example, when I held a housewarming party, several friends visited my home a..
[영어 읽기] Talk about when you renovated your home. Talk about when you renovated your home. I remember renovating my apartment a few years ago. I first consulted with an interior design company. I told them what I wanted to change and got a quote. First, I had them redo the wallpaper and the floors in the living room. They were getting old and I wanted to change the mood. Plus, I had them redo the curtains in the master bedroom and the blinds in..
[영어 읽기] Talk about when you bought new things for your home. Talk about when you bought new things for your home. I remember getting some new furniture when I moved into my new apartment a few years ago. I purchased a new sofa because I wanted a larger couch. I bought a four-seater couch that had some cushions on it. Plus, I got a new dining table and some chairs. I also bought a new dresser for my dressing room. I rearranged the furniture in the living r..