7/26 World Heritage Site

DIALOG>> I'm just amazed by this city.

A: I'm just amazed by this city.
B: What do you mean?
A: You know how you can see old buildings that are hundreds of years old here, right?
B: Yeah, and?
A: And you can see modern skyscrapers right next to them.
B: Oh, I see what you mean.
ex> She was amazed by the election result in France.




RESPONSE>> Talk about Jongmyo Shrine.

Seoul is a charming metropolis where well-preserved ancient buildings and new buildings coexist in perfect harmony.
* in perfect harmony: 완벽한 조화를 이루는
ex> Your hat and outfit go together in perfect harmony.

In 1995, one of the historic architectures in Seoul, Jongmyo Shrine, was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
* shrine: 사당, 제단

It is the oldest and most genuine Confucian royal shrine still standing to this date.
* genuine: 진짜의, 진품의
* still stand to this date: 지금까지도 서 있다
ex> His world record is still standing to this date.
ex> That water fountain next to my house still stands to this date.

The shrine houses the ancestral tablets for the kings and queens of the Joseon Dynasty.
* ancestral: 조상의
* tablet: 위패, 서판, 서책
* house: 장소를 제공하다, ~의 장소가 되다
ex> Almost 2,000 students were housed in the dorm.
ex> My school library houses more than 200,000 books.

Jongmyo Shrine was built in 1394 by the founder of the Joseon Dynasty, King Taejo.

He built this remarkable shrine to honor his ancestors.
ex> Memorial Day also honors those who fought for Korea's independence.

Royal ritual ceremonies were performed here to pay respect to their ancestors.
ex> Why don't you pay respect to him?

This rite is called 'Jongmyo Daeje.' and is still performed today.


@ I'm having a blast!  너무 재미있어!

1. That library is still standing to this date.
2. Our hotel can house more than 300 guests.
3. We'd like to honor Tae-kyung for all of his hard work here.
4. I was amazed by its sheer size.