5/29 Talk about blood donation.

To make it easier for people to donate blood, the Red Cross in Korea operates blood bank buses that visit various locations regularly.

* donate blood: 헌혈하다

ex> You can help save lives by donating blood.

You can easily spot one on a busy street. People can visit a blood donation center to take part in donating blood as well.

* take part in: ~에 참여하다

ex> Many aspiring singers take part in audition programs.

Here’s how the process goes. You first fill out a medical history form and receive a basic physical.

* fill out a form: 양식을 작성하다

ex> It will take a few minutes to fill out the form.

cf> fill in: 빈칸을 채우다 ex> Can you fill in the blanks?

If you pass, a needle is inserted into your inner elbow. They give you a little ball to squeeze on while the blood is being drawn. You’ll be asked to stick around for about 5 minutes afterwards to see if there are any complications.

* complications: 합병증

ex> There were no other complications after the surgery.

There are normally some light refreshments available such as cookies and milk.

* light refreshments: 가벼운 간식, 다과

ex> She served me light refreshments while I was waiting.

@ I think I’m onto something.  뭔가 괜찮은 것을 발견한 것 같아.

<HOMEWORK>

1. I've never donated blood in my life.

2. I've decided to take part in the marathon.

3. You need to fill out a form to apply.

4. We took a break and had light refreshments.

@ Related Topics>> Blood Donation (2011.3.18)