6/5 Yellow Sand [Dust]

DIALOG>> You need to put on a mask today.

A: Did you see the weather forecast today?
B: Nope, why do you ask?
A: Well, they say it's going to be the worst yellow dust day today.
B: Oh, no. What should I do?
A: You need to put on a mask.
B: Thanks for telling me that.
* put on: ~을 입다, 쓰다


RESPONSE>> Talk about yellow sand [dust].

Yellow sand or Hwang-sa is quite harmful to human health.
ex> Secondhand smoking is proven to be very harmful to our health.
ex> Saccharin is considered to be not harmful to humans.

It originates in the Gobi Desert in Mongolia.
ex> Taekwondo originated in Korea about 2,000 years ago.

When a strong dust storm develops there, it picks up sand from the Gobi Desert.
* pick up sand: 모래를 줍다, 흡수하다

It also picks up other harmful dust and air pollutants from China's industrialized areas.
* air pollutant: (공기) 오염 물질

It usually occurs during the springtime but it happens occasionally during winter.
ex> Mountain Dobong is the best place to visit during the springtime.

Yellow sand has been coming to Korea for many years but it's happening more frequently and intensely in recent years.
ex> In recent years, alcohol consumption has declined quite a bit.

It causes serious respiratory illnesses so the best prevention is to avoid it as much as possible.
* respiratory illness: 호흡기 질환
* as much as possible: 최대한 많이
ex> You have to practice English as much as possible.

You have to close all the windows at home. If you have to go outside, you should wear a mask and limit your exposure to the sand.
* limit one's exposure: 노출을 줄이다.
ex> If you limit your sodium intake, you would be much healthier.


@ I have a sore throat.  목이 아파

1. The game of football originated in England.
2. Seoul's house prices have risen in recent years.
3. He ate as much as possible.
4. You have to limit your sun exposure.