9/19 First Birthday Party

Dialog>> A baby's first birthday is very special in Korea.

 I heard a baby's first birthday is very special in Korea.

There's a big party to celebrate the occasion.
ex> Working out has become pretty big in Korea.

It is most commonly held at a fancy restaurant.


Response>> Talk about a baby's first birthday party in Korea.

Many guests are invited to celebrate the occasion.
* special occasion: 특별한 날, 특별 행사
ex> How will you celebrate the occasion?

Parents normally rent out a special dining hall to accommodate the guests.
ex> We're going to rent out a wedding hall.
* accommodate: to provide sb with a room or place to sleep, live or sit, 수용하다.

A symbolic gift is a gold ring.

There's a special tradition that takes place during a baby's first birthday party.
ex> Many end-of -year parties take place at this time of year.

The item the baby picks up is believed to give a hint about the baby's future.
* give a hint: 알려 주다, 귀띔해 주다.
ex> Heavy clouds give a hint of the coming rain.


@ My car gave out on me.  내 차가 고장 났어.

1. A special event was held  to celebrate the occasion.
2. We decided to rent out the three-bedroom APT.
3. Where did you place  the files for the meeting?
4. Please give me a hint about what's going to happen.