10/6 Black Boxes

Talk about black boxes for cars.

Many Korean drivers install black boxes on their dashboards these days. These devices capture everything when people are driving. They shoot footage even when the car is parked. People can download the footage from the black boxes later on. Drivers can find out what exactly happened to their cars looking at the footage. Black boxes are helpful in solving accidents. It's easy to spot video clips shot by these devices on the Internet. We also see these footages on the news from time to time. Black boxes for cars have become pretty common in Korea. Their prices have gone down a lot as well.

@ Speaking Tips: footage

촬영 영상

영상을 부르는 말은 여러 가지가 있다. 짧은 영상을 부르는 말은 video clip도 있지만, footage라는 말을 쓰기도 한다.

@ It looks pretty high-tech.  제법 최첨단처럼 보이는데.

6/13 Black Box

DIALOG>> I was in a rear-end collision.

A: How come you took a bus today?
B: I was in a rear-end collision.
A: Oh really? Are you all right?
B: My neck is pretty stiff right now.
A: You need to go see a doctor.
B: I'm going to after lunch.
* rear-end collision: 추돌사고
* whiplash =  whiplash injury: 사고로 인한 목뼈 손상


RESPONSE>> Talk about a device called "black box."

The so-called "black box" is a security camera that can be installed in your car.
ex> Korea has fully recovered from the so-called "IMF era."
ex> My so-called friend has deceived me completely.

It is very similar to those found on commercial airliners.
ex> The climate of Jeju island is very similar to that of Hawaii in the summer.

This video recording device continuously records everything that happens in front of your car.

It begins recording the moment you start moving your car.

If you wish your camera to record when your car is parked, you can set your camera that way.

You can also buy additional cameras if you wish to record the rear and side views.
* rear and side views: 후방과 측면 전망
cf> rear-view mirror: 백미러

Some black boxes are equipped with GPS tracking system.
* be equipped with: ~을 탑재하다, 장착하다
ex> My classroom is well equipped with advanced IT equipment.

This allows you to have information like how fast you were going or the exact location of your car.
ex> Some apps allow you to send text message for free.

If case of an accident, it provides proof you need in insurance cases. It's a must-have item.
ex> In case of an earthquake, take cover by hiding under a table.
* insurance case: 보험 사건
* must-have item: 필수품
ex> Rain boots are a must-have item during the monsoon season.


@ Everything was caught on camera.  모든 것이 카메라에 찍혔어.

1. Most Americans support Obama's so-called "the Buffett Rule."
2. My cellphone is equipped with an eight megapixel camera.
3. Hybrid cars allow you to reduce fuel costs
4. Smartphone is a must-have item now.

11/10 Black Box

DIALOG>> Black Boxes help resolve car accidents.

I heard you were in an accident.
* be in an accident: 사고 나다.

A taxi ran into my car. It was a close call.
* a close call: 아슬아슬한 상황

Is your insurance going to cover the damages?
* cover the damages: 피해 보상을 충당하다.

I installed black box recently. It helps resolve accidents like this.


RESPONSE>> Talk about what a black box does.

A black box is a device that stores information of an aircraft.
ex> The computer will automatically store your document.

Ironically, it's actually an orange ball and not in the shape of a black box.
* in the shape of: ~의 형태로

It can be used to find out what went wrong when there is something like a crash.
ex> Something went wrong and my car wouldn't start.

These days some cars, buses, and taxis have them installed as well.
ex> Did you install the new software yet?

The data on the device can help resolve disputes when there are accidents.
ex> We resolved the dispute and now we get along well.

You will be held accountable for reckless driving.
* reckless driving: 무모한 운전, 부주의한 운전
ex> Reckless driving can lead to fatal accidents.

Insurance companies can find out the details of an accident from the black box to solve cases better.
ex> I'll call him to find out the details on the matter.


@ Could you look after my cat while I go on vacation? 내 고양이 좀 돌봐 줄 수 있어?

1. There's no room to store these things.
2. Where did our relationship start to go wrong?
3. We need to resolve the dispute as soon as possible.
4. Where can I find out the details of this case?