2/3 Korean Mountains

DIALOG>> Have you ever been to Mt. Halla?

Have you ever been to Mt. Halla?

It's actually a volcano.

Does it still erupt?
* erupt: 폭발하다, 분출하다.

It's an extinct volcano.
* extinct volcano: 휴화산


RESPONSE>> Talk about the famous mountains in Korea.

70 percent of Korea is covered with many beautiful mountains.
ex> Her face is covered with pimples.

That's one reason Koreans are very fond of hiking.
ex> She's very fond of your business idea.

One of the most representative peaks is Mt. Baekdu.
ex> He's one of the most representative leaders of the country.

This mountain even pops up in Korea's national anthem.
* pop up: 튀어나오다

It sits along the border of North Korea and China.
* sit along: ~에 걸쳐 있다.
ex> The city sits along the border of the US and Mexico.

Mt. Seorak is a must-visit attraction during the fall for its foliage.
* foliage: 나뭇잎
ex> This museum is a must-visit attraction in this city.

Mt. Halla is actually an extinct volcano with a crater lake at the top.
* crater lake: 화구호
ex> Don't worry, that is an extinct volcano and won't erupt.


@ I need to warm up my voice.  목을 좀 풀어야겠어.
Break a leg!  잘해!

1. The desk is covered with dust.
2. She is the most representative actress in Korea.
3. The mountain sits along the border of two cities.
4. Let me take you to the must-visit attactions in this area.