4/25 Talk about stuntmen.

Faceless actors in movies and dramas that deserve more praise are stuntpeople.
* faceless: 익명의, 얼굴없는
ex> He was a faceless singer before he became really famous.
* deserve praise: 찬사를 받을 만하다.
ex> Mothers deserve more praise than they are given for their hard work.

No matter how much effort they put into a scene; in the end, the credit goes elsewhere.
* credit: 공로
ex> She didn't receive credit for the project that she worked so hard on.

Stunt people are getting more recognition for their hard work.
* get recognition for: ~에 대해 인정받다.
ex> My daughter's getting more recognition at work these days.

You have to be physically fit for the job.
* be physically fit: 신체가 건강하다.
ex> My new year's resolution is to be physically fit by summer.

You also need psychological stength to endure the toil of the job.
* toil: hard work, 노고, 수고

There are far fewer stuntwomen; a handful of main ones cover the big gigs.
* gig: usually stage job, 공연, 방송출연

@ He has his share of critics.  그를 무조건 칭찬하는 사람들만 있는 것은 아니야.

1. She deserves more praise than anyone else.
2. They finally got recognition for their hard work.
3. You need to be physically fit to do whatever you want to do.
4. He was eventually eliminated because he couldn't endure the hard work.

4/23 Talk about hot clay bowls Korean food is served in.

One unique aspect of Korean dining is how certain dishes are served in sizzling hot bowls called dolsots.
* sizzling: 펄펄 끊는

The beauty of dolsots is that they provide terrific insulation.
* insulation: 단열
ex> The beauty of group projects is that you can divide the worklord!
ex> The insulation in this room is terrible, so my heating bill is very high.

Because the bowls retain heat longer, you can enjoy your meal nice and hot until you finish.
* retain: 유지하다

Many dishes can be made all the more delicious with the help of these stone bowls.

Everything from simple steamed rice to bubbling Korean stews to crackling bibimbap can be served in them.
* bubbling: 보글보글 끊는
ex> Add the noodles when the hot water starts bubbling.

The rice at the bottom of the bowl turns nice golden brown.


@ You hit the mark.  정확하게 잘했어.

4/22 Talk about the Korean National Assembly.

The Korean National Assembly is the legislative body of Korea.
* legislative body: 입법부

It issues bills, sets national budgets, holds parliamentary hearings, and inspects the state administration.
* issue a bill: 법안을 발의하다
* set the national budget: 법안을 발의하다.
* parliamentary hearing: 국회 청문회

There are 299 lawmakers in the National Assembly, 243 of whom are elected by direct vote from electoral districts.

The rest are elected through proportional representation.
* proportional representation: 비례 대표제

Any Korean citizen over the age of 25 can run for a seat in the National Assembly.
* run for a seat: 선거에 출마하다.

Members of parliament serve a four-year term, so the elections are held accordingly.
ex> The president was re-elected for another four-year term.


@ I'm tied down with work.  일이 너무 많아서 꼼짝도 못해.

1. The regislative body started its regular session on Monday.
2. Many lawmakers were against issuing the bill.
3. The president of Korea is elected through direct vote.
4. He got a seat in the National Assembly through proportional representation.

4/21 Talk about how twins are born.

The probability can increase if twins run in your family.
* run in one's family: 가족 내력이다.
ex> You should check to see if Alzheimer's disease runs in your family.

Thanks to various forms of fertility treatments, twins can be found more often.
* fertility treatment: 불임치료
ex> There are more and more women receiving fertility treatments every year.

There are two types of twin births: monozygotic and dizygotic.
* monozygotic (=identical) twins: 일란성 쌍둥이
* dizygotic (= fraternal) twins: 이란성 쌍둥이

Identical twins occur when a fertilized egg splits to form two embryos.
* fertilize: 수정하다
ex> Identical twins must feel like they're looking into a mirror when looking at each other.

Fraternal twins result from two separate eggs getting fertilized by two separate sperms.
ex> You can't even tell they're twins because they're fraternal twins.

Because identical twins share the same genetic makeup, they look exactly alike.
* look alike: 비슷해 보인다
ex> I can't believe how much you and your son look exactly alike.


@ There's always a reason for everything.  모든 일에는 이유가 있게 마련이야.
= Everything happens for a reason.

1. Cancer runs in my family.
2. The government offers financial aid for fertility treatments.
3. I have friends who are identical twins.
4. My mother and I look exactly alike.

4/20 Talk about how ships are hijacked by pirates.

Some of the most dangerous waters in the world are off the coast of Somalia.
* waters: 수역, 해역
* off the coast of: ~ not very far from
ex> The massive earthquake struck off the coast of Japan.

Pirates run rampant in that part of the ocean.
* run rampant:  기승을 부리다.
ex> Something needs to be done about the rats that are running rampant in the attic.

Somali pirates have been hijacking cargo ships sailing through the Gulf of Aden for ransom money.
* cargo ship: container ship, 화물선
* ransom (money): 몸값
ex> The kidnapper demanded ransom money for the princess.

These ransoms are no peanuts.
* peanus: small money, 푼돈

Korea has had its share of run-ins with Somali pirates.
* run-in: bump in, 분쟁, 다툼

The Korean government decided to take a tougher stance with a no-negotiation policy with the pirates.
* take a tough stance: 강경한 입장을 취하다.
ex> Schools have decided to take a tougher stance against tardiness.

Rather than giving in to the ransom demands, the government executed a rescue mission.
* give in to: ~에 굴복하다.
* execute: 단행하다, 실행에 옮기다.
* rescue mission/operation: 구출 작전
ex> She ended up giving in to her sister's begging.

@ Where do you stand on this issue?  이 문제에 대한 너의 입장은 뭐니?
It created quite a stir.  꽤 파장이 크던걸


1. Foot-and-mouth disease is running rampant.
2. The Government said it would not pay ransom money to the terrists.
3. We will continue to take a tougher stance on this issue.
4. The police didn't give in to the kidnappers' demands.

4/19 Talk about the pro-democracy movements in Egypt and other African countries.

Some of the biggest headlines of early 2011 centered on the pro-democracy movements in Africa.
* pro-democracy movement (protest): 민주화 운동
* headline: 신문 주요 기사, 헤드라인
--- ~~ make headlines.  헤드라인을 장식하다.
ex> the celebrity couple's diverce was the biggest headline of the week.

This story probably struck a chord with Koreans because of a similar political history.
* strike a chord with: ~와 공감대를 느끼다, ~을 불러 일으키다.
ex> That song struck a chord with me because I had a similar situation in the past.

Students organized a mass protest that was launched on January 25th.
ex> You should avoid that part of town because there are mass protests going on.

The protestors demanded change and called on President Hosni Mubarak to step down.
* step down: 사퇴하다.
ex> He stepped down from his duties because his mother was ill.

Egypt's grassroots revolutions also inspired surrounding countries to follow suit.
* grassroots revolution: 민중 혁명
* follow suit: 다른 사례를 따르다.
ex> The mother duck starts to waddle and her baby chicks follow suit.

There have been copycat demonstrations in Libya, Yemen, Bahrain, Iran, Jordan, and Algeria.
* copycat: 모방하는


@ The new phone is flying off the shelves.  새 전화기가 날개 돋친 듯이 팔리고 있어.
 = selling like hot cake

1. The pro-democracy movements in Korea are well known across the world..
2. The book struck a chord with many young people.
3. The minister stepped down because of a bribery scandal.
4. I hope others will follow suit.

4/18 Talk about the steel industry of Korea.

One of the major locomotives of the Korean economy is the steel industry.
* locomotive: 기관차,, 동력을 제공해서 기차를 끌고 가는
ex> Can you tell me what sectors are locomotives of the economy in your country?

It can be considered the backbone of the booming shipbuilding and automobile industries.
* backbone: spine, basic, 척추, 근간
ex> My old sister is the backbone of the family and brings us all together.

To meet the needs of these other industries, the government built the POSCO steel mill in the 1970s.
* steel mill: 제철소

There are currently two steel mills belonging to the company, located in Pohang and Gwangyang.

The steel giant played a role in the gradual growth of Korea's steel industry.
* steel giant: 거대 철강 기업
* play a role in: ~에 있어서 역할을 하다.
ex> The steel giant is responsible for over 40% of the country's steel production.

Korea was ranked sixth in the global steel industry as of 2009.
ex> My country is ranked the lowest in the world when it comes to violent crime.

Zoning in on the big players of the industry, as of 2010, POSCO was the fourth largest steel producer in the world.
* zone in on: ~로 범위를 좁혀가다.
* as of: (특정 시점) 기준으로

@ I want to stay ahead of the game. 나는 앞서가고 싶어.

1. The automobile industry has been the locomotive of the Korean economy.
2. The stock market has been booming again recently.
3. My father played a role in my decision to study abroad.
4. He was twice ranked number one in the world.

4/16 Talk about the city of Gongju.

Gongju is a city in South Chuncheong Province that used to be the capital of the ancient Baekjae dynasty.

Gongju remained a significant venue until the dynasty's end.
* significant venue: 요지.
ex> A lot of money was invested to maintain the condition of this historically significant venue.

The Geum River runs through this quiet, quaint, little city.
* quaint: 진기한, 예스러운..
ex> The nurse poked a needle into the vein that runs through my arm.
ex> Snow White lived in a quaint little cottage with the seven dwarves.

You can enjoy a breathtaking view set against the Geum River and mysterious temples.
* breathtaking view: 숨막히게 아름다운 풍경
ex> The play was set against the backdrop of New York in the 1970s.

There's also the Gongju Traditional Korean Folk Village where you can soak in the age-old culture of Korea.
* age-old: 아주 오래된

If you time your visit right, you can check out the Jeong-an Chestnut Festival.
* time something right: 시기를 잘 맞추다.
* chestnut: 밤

@ Let's split the costs right down the middle.

4/15 Talk about the Nanji Landfill.

By definition, a landfill is low-lying land that is filled up with trash.
* landfill: (=waste site): 쓰레기 매립지
* low-lying land: 저지대 지역
* be filled up with: ~로 채워지다.
ex> The garbage truck took the load down to the landfill for disposal.

The waste is sandwiched between layers of soil.

Nanji Island was Seoul's landfill site for 15 years until 1993.
ex> The landfill site is miles away, but you can still smell it on windy days.

The World Cup Park sits where the landfill used to be.
ex> The church sits right in the middle of the city.

It was built to commemorate the 2002 FIFA World Cup.
* commemorate: mark, celebrate, 기념하다.

Each park has a distinctly different vibe.
* vibe: 느낌, 분위기
* distinctly: 명백히
ex> She recommended the new restaurant because she liked the vibe.

Visitors can enjoy gardens and viewing sculptures in Noeul Park, which is devoted to arts and culture.


@ You better live up to your words.  네가 한 말 꼭 지켜야 돼.
cf> liver up to one's expectation: 기대에 부응하다.

4/14 Talk about the game of Omok.

Omok is like the upgraded version of tic-tac-toe.
ex> Did you download the upgraded version of the apps on your phone?

You must line up five of your pieces in a row.
* in a row: 한 줄로
* line up: 한 줄로 세우다.
ex> The teacher lined up her students to go to lunch.

They can be done in any direction: vertically, horizontally or diagonally.
* diagonally: 대각선으로
ex> There are two lines crossing diagonally to form an "X."

The two opponents will go back and forth placing their stones on empty square corners.
* go back and forth: take turn, 번갈아가며 하다.

These days, Omok is enjoying even more popularity due to smartphones.
* enjoy even more popularity: 더 큰 인기를 누리다.

You can download to play whenever you want while out and about.
* be out and about: 밖에 나와 돌아다니다.
ex> My son is such a social butterfly that he's always out and about.

@ I want to leave a good impression on him.  그한테 좋은 인상을 남기고 싶어요.

4/13 Talk about the game of Baduk.

Whereas chess has different pieces set up from the get-go, baduk starts with an empty gridded board.
* from the get-go: 시작부터, 처음부터
* gridded board: 격자 눈금이 그려진 판

Players have to build something out of nothing with the black and white stones.

The goal in baduk is to control more of the board than your opponent at the end.

There are multiple battles going on simultaneously that can lead to a point-based victory.
* point-based victory: 점수로 가리는 승부

Baduk originated in China and came over to Korea by the fifth century.
* originate in: ~에서 기원하다.

There are also rising stars like Lee Sae-dol, who is at the prime of his career.
* at the prime of one's career: 한창 전성기인

@ Tell me about the ins and outs of the project.  프로젝트에 대해 자세히 말해 봐.

4/12 Talk about the display panel industry.

One of the main engines of the Korean economy is the display panel industry.
* main engine: driving force
ex> the shipbuilding industry is one of the main engines of Korea's economy.

Display panels are used in so many of our everyday devices.
* everyday device: 일상적으로 사용하는 장치
ex> I couldn't use many of my everyday devices because of the power outage.

Korea is not just a major player in this industry, but the number one manufacturer of LCDs (liquid crystal displays) and PDPs (plasma display panels) in the world.
* LCD: 액정 디스플레이
* PDP: 플라즈마 표시 패널

It's not like Korea has hit its peak either.
* hit the peak: 최고점에 다다르다.

The panel parts industry is expected to grow to $ 130 billion by 2017.
ex> The apps industry is expected to triple in the next five years.

The Korean-produced OLEDs (organic light-emitting diodes) are also expected to blow up even more than now.

The government hopes that the country will control 45% of the market share by 2017.
* market share: 시장 점유율

@ This is not up to standard.  이것은 기준 미달이야.

4/11 Talk about how Koreans enjoy eating animal intestines.

One very popular delicacy in Korea is animal intestines.
* delicacy: 별미, a choice or expensive food
ex> Snails are considered a delicacy in France.
ex> The thought of eating insects may sound gross, but it's a delicacy in some countries.

This goes to show you how Koreans like to make the most of their livestock.
* make the most of: ~을 최대한 활용하다.
* livestock: 가축
ex> Make the most of your education for your future career.

Ironically enough, although the intestines are the leftover parts of the animals, the dishes made from these ingredients are rather expensive.

The word gopchang refers to the small intestines in an animal.

The large intestines are called daechang.

Yang and makchang are edible parts of a cow's stomach.
* edible: 식용이 가능한
ex> There are some poisonous types of mushrooms that are not edible.

@ Feel free to call me anytime.  언제든지 전화 주세요.


1. What are some delicacies in your country?
2. We are going to make the most of the facilities here.
3. I don't know what you are referring to.
4. The fruit from this tree is edible.

4/9 Describe Jeju Island.

Jeju Island is considered the Hawaii of Korea to many living in this country.

It is roughly three times the size of Singapore.

There are many must-visit locations to check out in Jeju.
* must-visit locations: 꼭 가봐야 할 곳.
* check out: 확인하다.

Olle paths are hiking trails that cut through forests, mountains, and beaches.
* cut through: ~을 가로지르다.
ex> The women got lost when she strayed from the hiking trails.

The Jeju dialect can sound foreign to those who are not from the resort island.
* sound foreign to: ~에게 낯설게 들리다.
ex> The professor's lecture sounded foreign to the students.
* resort island: 휴양섬

The island has an abundance of three major things: beautiful rocks, wind, and women.

Food-wise, Jeju is known for its various kinds of seafood, sweet mandarin oranges and pork.
* food-wise: 음식에 있어서는..

@ His words fell on deaf ears.  말을 전혀 듣지 않았어.

4/8 Talk about the various types of vaccinations.

When it comes to preventing diseases and ailments, receiving vaccinations is a sure-fire option.
* ailment: 질환
* sure-fire option: certain to succeed, 확실한 방편
ex> Birth control pills are one sure-fire option to prevent unwanted pregnancies.

Vaccines work by injecting an agent that is similar to the microorganisms that cause a specific disease.
* inject: put into
* agent: 병원균

The body's immune system will pick up on the agent, recognize it as foreign, and destroy it.
* pick up on: find, notice, recognize

It's strongly recommended to get them vaccinated against common ailments.
ex> It's important to check if you're vaccinated against tetanus.

Other diseases to be inoculated against are hepatitis B and Japanese encephalitis.
* inoculate: treat with a vaccine to produce immunity against a disease; vaccinate
ex> Influenza used to be deadly before it was possible to be inoculated against it.

Whenever flu season rolls around, it's recommended to get your flu shots.
* roll around: 다가오다.
ex> You know it's flu season when everyone seems to be sniffling and coughing.

@ She really stands out.   그 사람은 정말 눈에 띄어.


1. When it comes to proposing, buying a diamond ring is a sure-fire way.
2. He was not vaccinated against H1N1 flu virus.
3. The elderly should especially be inoculated against the seasonal flu.
4. I never got flu shot since I turned 20.

4/7 Talk about various vegetables and their benefits to our health.

Vegetables can help fight off many common and serious diseases.
* fight off: ~을 퇴치하다.
* common disease: 흔한 질병
ex> Eating lots of fruits every day can help fight off aging.

Just to name a few: type 2 diabetes, heart disease, strokes and kidney stones.

They are rich in nutrients such as vitamins A, E, and C.
* be rich in: ~가 풍부하다.
ex> The soil was rich in nutrients, making it very fertile.

Eating your veggies can also up your fiber intake.
* up: boost
ex> Up your water intake to eight cups a day.

Those watching their weight can look to vegetables for their low fat and calorie contents.
* watch one's weight: 체중을 조절하다.

The Korean diet is largely vegetable-based.
* vegetable-based: 채식 기반의
ex> This is a vegetable-based soup, so it's low in cholesterol.

Koreans eat many mountainous leaves, sprouts, roots, stems, and nuts.
* mountainous leaves: wild leaves, 산나물
* sprout: 싹
ex> You can eat almost every part of this plant, including the leaves and sprouts.

Because kimchi is a staple food in Korea, people regularly eat Korean radish, or "moo," and Chinese cabbage.
* staple food: 주식
* Chinese cabbage: 배추

Popular veggies in the West - such as lettuce, spinach, carrots, cucumbers, bell peppers, and broccoli - are also becoming more popular in Korea.
* lettuce: 양상추
* spinach: 시금치
* bell pepper: 피망

@ Our efforts went fruitless.  우리의 노력이 수포로 돌아갔어.
Korea didn't get the last bid for the Winter Olympics.
Yeah, that was a real shame.              맞아 정말 안타까웠지.
_____________________
I wouldn't say that. It'll help us in the next bid!  난 그렇게 생각하지 않아, 다음 유치때 도움이 될 거야.


1. She tends to eat everything that will help her fight off aging.
2. Fruits are rich in vitamins.
3. Drinking yogurt can up your fiber uptake.
4. His diet is always vegetable-based.

4/6 Talk about Korea's geographical traits.

North and South Korea is separated by the armistice line at the 38th parallel.
* armistice line: 휴전선
* 38th parallel: 38선
ex> The armistice line was set during the ceacefire agreement in 1953.

A strip of land between the two countries serves as a buffer zone.
* buffer zone: 완충 지대
ex> I like to go jogging along the long strip of land near the beach.

It is one of the most heavily militarized borders in the world.
* heavily militarized border: 중무장된 국경
ex> It's hard for people to sneak out of the country because it's so heavily militarized.

Even the surrounding oceans are claimed by each country, divided by the Northern Limit Line (NLL).

There are territorial disputes over some of the islands.
* territorial dispute: 영토 분쟁
ex> The territorial disputes increased tension between the two countries.

A case in point is the Dokdo islets, which Korea and Japan both claim ownership over.
* a case in point: 대표적인 예
ex> Korea and Japan both claim ownership over the Dokdo islets.

@ He pulled out all the stops.  온갖 수단과 방법을 다 동원했대.

1. There is the armistice line between the North and the South.
2. This area could be served as a buffer zone.
3. There was been an ongoing territorial dispute over the island.
4. Countries that share borders sometimes both claim ownership over certain regions.

4/5 Talk about what Koreans do on Arbor Day.

Arbor Day is an important day observed around the world.
* observe/celebrate: 기념하다.
ex> Is Christmas observed by many people in your country?

Arbor Day is all about encouraging people to plant more trees.

It first started in the US back in 1872, founded by the future US Secretary of Agriculture, J. Sterling Morton.

Korea declared it as a public holiday in 1948, but lifted that declaration in 2005.
* lift: 철회하다

The government agency holds special events to raise awareness of the importance of trees.
* raise awareness: 인식을 제고하다. ,letting people know about sth
ex> We need to raise awareness about starving children in Africa.

It also distributes free seedlings to people who want to plant them.
* seedling: 묘목
ex> The store distributes discount coupons regularly to its loyal customers.

Trees are essential to us as they help give us oxygen.
ex> Vocabulary memorization is essential when learning a new language.

Planting trees is an effective way to fight global warming and save Mother Earth.
* Mother Earth: 대자연
* fight global warming: 지구 온난화를 막다
ex> Some argue that spanking your child is an effective form of punishment.

@ I'll walk you through the process.  내가 차근차근 설명해 줄게.


1. We are working to raise awareness of the rights of disabled people.
2. They distribute free seedlings on Arbor Day.
3. Water and air are essential to us humans.
4. More and more people are joining in to fight global warming.

4/4 Talk about the UNEP.

The UNEP stands for the United Nations Environment Program, and was founded in 1972.
* stand for: ~의 준말이다
ex> The WHO stands for the World Health Organization.
The headquarters is stationed in Kenya with six regional offices and various country offices.
* be stationed in: ~에 위치하다, 주둔하다

The UNEP's ultimate goal is to encourage the world to care for the environment.
ex> The documentary inspired more people to care for the environment.
Its mandate is to take the lead in bringing about environmentally-friendly policies.
* mandate: job, role, 임무, 위임 권한
* take the lead in: ~에 앞장서다.
* environmentally-friendly, eco-friendly: 친환경적인
ex> He took the lead and divided up the work among his group members.
It also brings emerging issues to the attention of the international community.

It targets all aspects of the environment: the atmosphere, (as well as) marine and terrestrial ecosystems.
* terrestrial: 육지의, 지상의
ex> I think it's impossible to be happy with all aspects of your life.

The organization has helped fund green development projects.
* green development project: 친환경 사업.

@ Can you pump it up?  볼륨 좀 키워 줄래?

1. You need to teach our child to care for the environment.
2. I always try to buy environmentally-friendly products.
3. Depression can affect all aspect of your life.
4. They are raising funds for green development projects.

4/2 Talk abou how people get addicted to the Internet.

Although the Internet has many pros, one major con is that it can be addictive.
* pros and cons: positive and negative effects
* addictive: 중독성의
ex> Weigh out the pros and cons before you make your decision.
ex> The new drama is so addictive that I can't stop watching it!

The Internet has the power to give us the world at our fingertips.
* at one's fingertips: 즉시 이용 가능한
ex> The library gives us hundreds of reference books at our fingertips.

However, with such endless resources, it can be distracting as well.
* distracting: 정신을 팔리게 하는

Time can fly by with online games, social networking sites, blogs, and more.
ex> Time flies by when you're having fun with your friends.

People can play them for hours on end.
* for hours on end: 몇 시간이나 계속해서
ex> The baby cried for hours on end all weekend because he was sick.

Online gaming has become a looming social problem that affects the youger generation in particular.

Some kids zone out in front of their computer screens and don't do anything else.
* zone out: fall asleep or lose concentration or consciousness
ex> She was so tired that she zoned out during her important meeting.

@ We're lagging behind.  우리 뒤처지고 있어.


1. Caffeine in coffee can be addictive.
2. The blog will give you a variety of recipes at your fingertips.
3. I would read books in the library for hours on end.
4. The student always zoned out in his class.

4/1 Talk about how Koreans use personal stamps.

Personal stamps are used to seal the deal on official documents.
* seal the deal: 날인하다, 계약을 체결하다.
ex> I need to think about this decision before we seal the deal.

They are also used when opening a bank account or when buying property.
* open a bank account:
* buy property: 부동산을 매입하다.
ex> He was opening a bank account to be used for his business.

These tiny personal stamps hold a lot of power.
ex> In my family, my mom is the one that holds a lot of power.

You should always keep tabs on your stamp because it's as good as your signature.
* keep tabs on: take care of
ex> Keep tabs on all your personal information to prevent identity theft.

You can have your name carved in Chinese or Korean characters on a stamp.
* have one's name carved: engrave one's name
ex> I had my girlfriend's name carved on a bracelet for her birthday.

Some large stationery stores also have a dojang corner.
* stationery store: 문구점

@ Nothing's set in stone. 정확히 정해진 것은 없어.

1. They sealed the deal with a handshake.
2. You need to present your ID card to open a bank account.
3. The Government started to keep closer tabs on financial institutions.
4. She wanted to have her name carved on the ring.

3/31 Talk about the treatment you get when you sprain your ankle.

Just because a sprained ankle is a common injury doesn't mean we should treat it lightly.
* sprained ankle: twisted ankle, 삔 인대

A sprained ankle is actually an injury to a surrounding ligament.
* ligament: 인대
ex> A torn ligament can really set back an athlete's career.
ex> A sprained ankle kept the tennis star from playing in this year's tournament.

You must always remember "R.I.C.E." when you twist your ankle: rest, ice, compression, and elevation.

Try to keep off (of) it as much as possible.
ex> If you have a twisted ankle, you should keep off of it.

You should ice it on and off for the first few days.
* on and off: 때때로
ex> My headache's been on and off all morning even after taking aspirin.

This will not only numb the pain, but keep the swelling down.
* numb the pain: lessen the pain, 완하시키다, 무감각하게 하다.
* swelling: 붓기 cf> swollen throat

Keep your ankle compressed with an elastic bandage when you do walk on it.
* elastic bandage: 압박붕대
ex> He was limping around with an elastic bandage wrapped around his knee.

Koreans often resort to acupuncture to treat sprained ankles.
* resort to: ~에 의지하다.
ex> I got acupuncture treatment.

@ He's onto me.  그 친구 뭔가 낌새를 알아차린 것 같아.

1. Try to keep off your right foot as much as possible.
2. It's raining on and off all day long.
3. This program can compress computer files.
4. Don't resort to violence no matter what happen.

3/30 Talk about carbon foot prints and ways to reduce carbon emissions.

Carbon footprints are the tracks we leave on the Earth in terms of carbon dioxide emissions.
* carbon footprint: 탄소발자국
* track: 흔적, 자국

The primary footprint can be calculated by our direct emissions of CO2 from the burning of fossil fuels.
* carbon dioxide emissions: 이산화탄소 배출
* fossil fuel: 화석연료

The secondary footprint is a count of the indirect CO2 emissions from the products we use.
ex> Can you get a count of how many people are in attendance today?

We can reduce our carbon footprints by conserving energy.
ex> Taking public transportation is one way of conserving energy.

Try to buy foods that are in season locally rather than having exotic, out-of-season foods that are flown in.
* exotic: 수입의, 이국적인
* out-of-season: 제철이 아닌
ex> Vegetables are much cheaper when you buy them in season.

@ I felt like I was walking on air.  정말 날아갈 듯이 기분이 좋았어.


1. Everyone should participate in reducing their carbon footprints.
2. The population is a count of people living in a country.
3. Conserve energy in your everyday life.
4. Fruits taste better when they are in season.

Expression of the Day (March 2011)

3/29 Talk about osteoporosis.

Osteoporosis is a medical condition of fragile bones caused by a decrease in bone density.

Bones become so weakened that even a minor bump could cause a fracture.

Osteoporosis is diagnosed when the T-score is -2.5 or below.

Factors associated with osteoporosis are genetics, smoking, excessive drinking, low body weight, and lack of exercise, calcium and vitamin D.

Bone mass decreases after age 35, so everyone past that age should be on guard.
* be on guard: be careful 주의하다. cf> be off guard: 무방비로

Women after menopause are particularly susceptible to osteoporosis.
* be susceptible to: ~하기 쉽다.


@ He tends to lie through his teeth.  그 친구 정말 뻔뻔하게 거짓말을 해. 


1. You have to exercise regulary to increase your bone density.
2. He was diagnosed with lung cancer.
3. Lack of sleep makes me stressed out.
4. You should be on guard when going out alone at night.