11/10 Black Box

DIALOG>> Black Boxes help resolve car accidents.

I heard you were in an accident.
* be in an accident: 사고 나다.

A taxi ran into my car. It was a close call.
* a close call: 아슬아슬한 상황

Is your insurance going to cover the damages?
* cover the damages: 피해 보상을 충당하다.

I installed black box recently. It helps resolve accidents like this.


RESPONSE>> Talk about what a black box does.

A black box is a device that stores information of an aircraft.
ex> The computer will automatically store your document.

Ironically, it's actually an orange ball and not in the shape of a black box.
* in the shape of: ~의 형태로

It can be used to find out what went wrong when there is something like a crash.
ex> Something went wrong and my car wouldn't start.

These days some cars, buses, and taxis have them installed as well.
ex> Did you install the new software yet?

The data on the device can help resolve disputes when there are accidents.
ex> We resolved the dispute and now we get along well.

You will be held accountable for reckless driving.
* reckless driving: 무모한 운전, 부주의한 운전
ex> Reckless driving can lead to fatal accidents.

Insurance companies can find out the details of an accident from the black box to solve cases better.
ex> I'll call him to find out the details on the matter.


@ Could you look after my cat while I go on vacation? 내 고양이 좀 돌봐 줄 수 있어?

1. There's no room to store these things.
2. Where did our relationship start to go wrong?
3. We need to resolve the dispute as soon as possible.
4. Where can I find out the details of this case?