4/5 Yeosu Expo

Dialog>> The Yeosu Expo is coming up soon.

A: The Yeosu Expo is coming up soon.
* come up soon: 곧 다가오다
ex> The movie is coming up on the theaters.

B: Yeah, I’m very excited.
A: I remember going to the Daejeon Expo as a kid.
B: That was a long time ago, wasn’t it?
A: Yeah, I think it was back in 1993.
B: Was there a lot to see?


RESPONSE>> Give an introduction of the Yeosu Expo.

The Yeosu Expo is an international exposition recognized by the Bureau of International Expositions.
* expo (= exposition): 엑스포, 박람회
* recognize: 인정하다, 알아보다
ex> He is recognized by the board of as an important asset to the company.
ex> She is recognized by many people on the street.

The Expo will be held from May 12th to August 12th in Yeosu, South Jeolla Province.

The city being a coastal city, the theme of the Yeosu Expo is appropriately, “The Living Ocean and Coast”.
ex> The coastal city of Santa Monica is a beautiful place.

The Yeosu Expo aims to find the balance between production and consumption.
* aim to: ~을 겨냥하다
ex> We are trying to find the balance between safety and efficiency.

people can help save the earth and vice versa.
* vice versa: 그 반대도 사실임
ex> We should do what we can to save the earth.
ex> I can’t understand him and vice versa.

This expo will feature various facilities, exhibits, and performances.
* feature: 선보이다
ex> The exhibit features some of his main works of art.

The Yeosu Expo is expected to have up to 8 million visitors from 100 different countries and 10 international organizations.
* up to: 최대


@ I want to go check it out.
가서 구경하고 싶다

1. His contribution was recognized by the government.
2. You should find the balance between work and play to succeed.
3. He is my best friend and vice versa.
4. The magazine has a feature story on him.