4/30 Talk about college festivals in Korea.

College campuses in Korea are extra lively in May. It’s not because students are busy with their classes.

* be extra lively: 평소보다 활기가 넘치다

ex> The atmosphere was extra lively with all the young people.

Many universities take advantage of the warm weather and hold school festivals.

* hold school festivals: 학교 축제를 열다

ex> Most high schools hold school festivals at the end of the year.

They normally run for several days. Students are busy preparing for the festivities days beforehand.

* run: operate; last, 지속하다

ex> The election campaign in the region ran for several days.

* days beforehand: 며칠 전에

* festivity: 축제 분위기, 축제 프로그램

Students participate through their departments or clubs.

* club: 동아리

Some participate in displays or talent shows. Some students run cafes or food booths to raise money.

* raise money: 기금을 마련하다

ex> They organized a concert to raise money for children.

Some schools hold large-scale concerts where popular singers come to perform.

These festivals are a great opportunity to have fun and bond with classmates.

ex> The field trip was a great chance to bond with classmates.

They are memorable events that people remember from their college years.

@ I can see where you’re coming from.  무슨 의중인지 알겠어.

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1. The mood at the club was extra lively today.

2. My high school didn't hold school festivals.

3. We planned a series of events to raise money.

4. The trip was a good opportunity to bond with classmates.