4/4 Talk about the UNEP.

The UNEP stands for the United Nations Environment Program, and was founded in 1972.
* stand for: ~의 준말이다
ex> The WHO stands for the World Health Organization.
The headquarters is stationed in Kenya with six regional offices and various country offices.
* be stationed in: ~에 위치하다, 주둔하다

The UNEP's ultimate goal is to encourage the world to care for the environment.
ex> The documentary inspired more people to care for the environment.
Its mandate is to take the lead in bringing about environmentally-friendly policies.
* mandate: job, role, 임무, 위임 권한
* take the lead in: ~에 앞장서다.
* environmentally-friendly, eco-friendly: 친환경적인
ex> He took the lead and divided up the work among his group members.
It also brings emerging issues to the attention of the international community.

It targets all aspects of the environment: the atmosphere, (as well as) marine and terrestrial ecosystems.
* terrestrial: 육지의, 지상의
ex> I think it's impossible to be happy with all aspects of your life.

The organization has helped fund green development projects.
* green development project: 친환경 사업.

@ Can you pump it up?  볼륨 좀 키워 줄래?

1. You need to teach our child to care for the environment.
2. I always try to buy environmentally-friendly products.
3. Depression can affect all aspect of your life.
4. They are raising funds for green development projects.

4/2 Talk abou how people get addicted to the Internet.

Although the Internet has many pros, one major con is that it can be addictive.
* pros and cons: positive and negative effects
* addictive: 중독성의
ex> Weigh out the pros and cons before you make your decision.
ex> The new drama is so addictive that I can't stop watching it!

The Internet has the power to give us the world at our fingertips.
* at one's fingertips: 즉시 이용 가능한
ex> The library gives us hundreds of reference books at our fingertips.

However, with such endless resources, it can be distracting as well.
* distracting: 정신을 팔리게 하는

Time can fly by with online games, social networking sites, blogs, and more.
ex> Time flies by when you're having fun with your friends.

People can play them for hours on end.
* for hours on end: 몇 시간이나 계속해서
ex> The baby cried for hours on end all weekend because he was sick.

Online gaming has become a looming social problem that affects the youger generation in particular.

Some kids zone out in front of their computer screens and don't do anything else.
* zone out: fall asleep or lose concentration or consciousness
ex> She was so tired that she zoned out during her important meeting.

@ We're lagging behind.  우리 뒤처지고 있어.


1. Caffeine in coffee can be addictive.
2. The blog will give you a variety of recipes at your fingertips.
3. I would read books in the library for hours on end.
4. The student always zoned out in his class.

4/1 Talk about how Koreans use personal stamps.

Personal stamps are used to seal the deal on official documents.
* seal the deal: 날인하다, 계약을 체결하다.
ex> I need to think about this decision before we seal the deal.

They are also used when opening a bank account or when buying property.
* open a bank account:
* buy property: 부동산을 매입하다.
ex> He was opening a bank account to be used for his business.

These tiny personal stamps hold a lot of power.
ex> In my family, my mom is the one that holds a lot of power.

You should always keep tabs on your stamp because it's as good as your signature.
* keep tabs on: take care of
ex> Keep tabs on all your personal information to prevent identity theft.

You can have your name carved in Chinese or Korean characters on a stamp.
* have one's name carved: engrave one's name
ex> I had my girlfriend's name carved on a bracelet for her birthday.

Some large stationery stores also have a dojang corner.
* stationery store: 문구점

@ Nothing's set in stone. 정확히 정해진 것은 없어.

1. They sealed the deal with a handshake.
2. You need to present your ID card to open a bank account.
3. The Government started to keep closer tabs on financial institutions.
4. She wanted to have her name carved on the ring.

3/31 Talk about the treatment you get when you sprain your ankle.

Just because a sprained ankle is a common injury doesn't mean we should treat it lightly.
* sprained ankle: twisted ankle, 삔 인대

A sprained ankle is actually an injury to a surrounding ligament.
* ligament: 인대
ex> A torn ligament can really set back an athlete's career.
ex> A sprained ankle kept the tennis star from playing in this year's tournament.

You must always remember "R.I.C.E." when you twist your ankle: rest, ice, compression, and elevation.

Try to keep off (of) it as much as possible.
ex> If you have a twisted ankle, you should keep off of it.

You should ice it on and off for the first few days.
* on and off: 때때로
ex> My headache's been on and off all morning even after taking aspirin.

This will not only numb the pain, but keep the swelling down.
* numb the pain: lessen the pain, 완하시키다, 무감각하게 하다.
* swelling: 붓기 cf> swollen throat

Keep your ankle compressed with an elastic bandage when you do walk on it.
* elastic bandage: 압박붕대
ex> He was limping around with an elastic bandage wrapped around his knee.

Koreans often resort to acupuncture to treat sprained ankles.
* resort to: ~에 의지하다.
ex> I got acupuncture treatment.

@ He's onto me.  그 친구 뭔가 낌새를 알아차린 것 같아.

1. Try to keep off your right foot as much as possible.
2. It's raining on and off all day long.
3. This program can compress computer files.
4. Don't resort to violence no matter what happen.

3/30 Talk about carbon foot prints and ways to reduce carbon emissions.

Carbon footprints are the tracks we leave on the Earth in terms of carbon dioxide emissions.
* carbon footprint: 탄소발자국
* track: 흔적, 자국

The primary footprint can be calculated by our direct emissions of CO2 from the burning of fossil fuels.
* carbon dioxide emissions: 이산화탄소 배출
* fossil fuel: 화석연료

The secondary footprint is a count of the indirect CO2 emissions from the products we use.
ex> Can you get a count of how many people are in attendance today?

We can reduce our carbon footprints by conserving energy.
ex> Taking public transportation is one way of conserving energy.

Try to buy foods that are in season locally rather than having exotic, out-of-season foods that are flown in.
* exotic: 수입의, 이국적인
* out-of-season: 제철이 아닌
ex> Vegetables are much cheaper when you buy them in season.

@ I felt like I was walking on air.  정말 날아갈 듯이 기분이 좋았어.


1. Everyone should participate in reducing their carbon footprints.
2. The population is a count of people living in a country.
3. Conserve energy in your everyday life.
4. Fruits taste better when they are in season.

Expression of the Day (March 2011)

3/29 Talk about osteoporosis.

Osteoporosis is a medical condition of fragile bones caused by a decrease in bone density.

Bones become so weakened that even a minor bump could cause a fracture.

Osteoporosis is diagnosed when the T-score is -2.5 or below.

Factors associated with osteoporosis are genetics, smoking, excessive drinking, low body weight, and lack of exercise, calcium and vitamin D.

Bone mass decreases after age 35, so everyone past that age should be on guard.
* be on guard: be careful 주의하다. cf> be off guard: 무방비로

Women after menopause are particularly susceptible to osteoporosis.
* be susceptible to: ~하기 쉽다.


@ He tends to lie through his teeth.  그 친구 정말 뻔뻔하게 거짓말을 해. 


1. You have to exercise regulary to increase your bone density.
2. He was diagnosed with lung cancer.
3. Lack of sleep makes me stressed out.
4. You should be on guard when going out alone at night.