DIALOG>> King Sejong the Great was a great leader.
He was one of the greatest leaders in Korean history.
He also oversaw a lot of scientific inventions.
* oversee: 관장하다, 감독하다.
ex> The agency oversees the trading of stocks.
He was responsible for expanding Korea's territory as well.
You can see his picture on the 10,000 won banknote.
RESPONSE>> Talk about the achievements of King Sejong the Great.
He ruled during the Chosun Dynasty from 1418 to 1450.
ex> A long time ago, dinosaurs ruled the earth.
King Sejong's greatest achievement was the creation of the Korean alphabet, Hangeul.
* achievement: a thing that sb has done successfully, especially using their own effort and skill
ex> She got a promotion in recognition of her achievement.
King Sejong also sponsored the inventions of the rain gauge, sundial, water clock, and the armillary sphere.
* sundial: a device used outdoors, especially in the past, for telling the time when the sun is shining.
* armillary sphere: 혼천의(천체 위치 측정 장치)
There is a statue of King Sejong on a boulevard called Sejongno in downtown Seoul.
* boulevard [búləvɑ̀ːrd]: 대로, 큰길
* statue [stǽtʃuː]: a figure of a person or an animal in stone, metal, etc.
ex> I got shocked, and stood there like a statue.
There is even a city that was named after him called Sejong City.
ex> There is a building that was named after him.
His portrait is on the 10,000 won bill along with one of his inventions, the armillary sphere.
* portrait: a painting, drawing or photograph of a person, especially of the head and shoulders
ex> That life-size portrait looks real.
@ I saw you nodding off in class. 너 수업 시간에 조는 거 봤어.
1. What do you think is your achievement at this company?
2. The computer is the most important invention in human history.
3. The statue was carved out of stone.
4. He features are well described in her portrait.
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