A century ago, when Harrods decided to set up its first overseas emporium, it chose Buenos Aires. In 1914 Argentina stood out as the epitome of the future. Its economy grew faster than America’s and immigrants tangoed in from everywhere. For the young and ambitious, the choice between Argentina and California was a hard one. But now the country is a wreck. Harrods closed in 1998. Argentina is once again at the centre of an emerging-market crisis. 100년 전, 해러즈 백화점은 부에노스 아이레스에 최초의 해외 분점을 개장하기로 결정했다

March 10, 2014

NEAT 2nd Level ― Short Essay WritingThe following chart shows the advantages and disadvantages of teaching poetry in school. After choosing a side, write an introduction and come up with a third reason. Then, write about all three reasons and make a conclusion. (80-120 words)Advantages- teach creativity - help relieve stress- __________________________________Disadvantages- take away time from learning important subjects- too difficult to understand- __________________________________Personally,

March 10, 2014

TIME’s new cover image revealed타임의 새로운 표지 이미지를 공개하다Bilingual readingAngelina Jolie 안젤리나 졸리는 has never lacked for influence. 지금까지 계속 영향력을 행사해 오는데 부족함이 없었다 When she adopted a baby from Ethiopia, 그녀가 에티오피아에서 한 아기를 양자로 입양했을 때 inquiries at U.S. adoption agencies about other Ethiopian orphans 미국 양자 기관에는 에티오피아 고아에 대한 질문이 doubled. 두 배로 늘어났다 When she named other children 그녀가 다른 아이들에게 이름을 지어주었을 때 Vivienne or Maddox, 비비엔느와 매독스로 those names shot up the popularity charts for American newborns. 이 이름들은 미국 신생아의

March 10, 2014

NEAT 2nd Level ― Short Essay WritingThe following chart shows the advantages and disadvantages of teenagers driving cars. After choosing a side, write an introduction and come up with a third reason. Then, write about all three reasons and make a conclusion. (80 ― 120 words)Advantages - save time for parents- prepare for future- _________________________ Disadvantages- dangerous- cost money to buy a car- _______________________________While some people think teenagers are too young to drive cars

March 3, 2014

A saliva test for teen boys with mild symptoms of depression might help identify those who will develop major depression later in life. British researchers measured levels of the so-called “stress hormone” cortisol in teenage boys’ saliva, and found that ones with high levels coupled with mild depression symptoms were up to *14 times more likely to suffer clinical depression later in life than those with low or normal cortisol levels.경미한 우울증 증상을 지닌 10대 소년들의 타액 실험이, 성년 이후 심각한 우울증의 발병 여부를 밝히는데 큰 도

March 3, 2014

The Map of Health건강 지도Bilingual ReadingJolie’s role in all of this 이 모든 것 가운데 졸리의 역할은 adds one more important dimension. 또 하나의 중요한 의미를 더한다 She has long been a symbol of the feminine ideal 그녀는 오랫동안에 여성의 이상적 상징 인물이 되어왔다 ― which in its shorthand sense has meant feminine beauty. 이것은 간단한 생각에서 볼 때 여성의 미를 의미했다 Her body 그녀의 육체는 has been a key dimension of her fame; 그녀 명성의 대표적인 척도가 되어 왔다 now it may be an even bigger dimension of her influence. 지금 이것은 그녀의 영향력에 있어서 더 큰 의미가 되고 있는지도 모른다ArticleJolie’s role in

March 3, 2014

NEAT 2nd Level ― Short Essay WritingThe following chart shows the advantages and disadvantages of buying a new car versus buying a used car. After choosing a side, write an introduction and come up with a third reason. Then, write about all three reasons and make a conclusion. (80―120 words)Advantages- know that it is in good condition - proud of owning something new- _______________________________Disadvantages- more expensive than a used car- buy one that is reliable- _________________________

Feb. 24, 2014

Writing about marriage and goal* 단어와 기본문형을 활용한 문장 만들기* 중요 표현을 익히고 문장 만들기에 활용하기1. 결혼에 대한 질문 만들기At what age do you like to get married?몇 살에 결혼하고 싶은가요?What problems do young-married couples have in their marriage life?젊은 나이에 결혼한 부부들은 그들 결혼 생활에서 어떤 문제점을 지니고 있나요?What is more important between money and understanding for a happy marriage life?행복한 결혼 생활에서 돈과 이해 중에서 무엇이 더욱 중요하나요?A. How to make questions Do you think the financial problems will affect .............? 재정적 문제점은 ............에 영향을 줄 수 있다고 생각하

Feb. 24, 2014

The Map of Health건강 지도Bilingual ReadingBut the test 그러나 검사는 is only the first part of the process. 이 절차의 첫 번째 부분일 뿐이다 Also critical is genetic counseling, 유전자 상담도 역시 중요하다 which isn’t free either. 이것도 무료는 아니다 Then there’s the cost of any surgery 수술비용도 있다 that follows 그에 따르는 and the reconstruction 복원수술 that may come after that. 그 이후에 취해야 할 Depending on individual policies, 개인의 보험에 따라서 every one of those stages 이런 단계를 거치는 모든 사람들은 could represent a separate insurance tollgate, 별개의 보험 관문을 통과해야 한다 and

Feb. 24, 2014

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? “University students should not have a part time job.”Some people may argue that it is not necessary for college students to work while taking classes. However, I have a different idea. I think that university students should have a part time job.College students should have a part time job because it can help their parents pay for their tuition. Many parents around the world are suffering from many problems such as high unemployment rate an

Feb. 17, 2014

PNEAT 2nd Level ― Short Essay WritingThe following chart shows the advantages and disadvantages of going to live performances. After choosing a side, write an introduction and come up with a third reason. Then, write about all three reasons and make a conclusion. (80 ― 120 words)Advantages- experience history - much better quality - _________________________Disadvantages- not comfortable- cost lots of money- _______________________________In my opinion, I would rather go to live performances tha

Feb. 17, 2014

The Map of Health건강 지도Simplify 해설The fact that Americans are so proactive in seeking preventive treatment doesn’t mean patients can demand any test they might have heard about and think they need.○ so proactive in seeking preventive treatment 예방 치료를 찾는데 대단히 적극적인○ it doesn’t mean patients can demand any test (which) they might have heard about and think they need. 그들(환자들)이 (소문을) 들었을 수도 있고 그들이 필요하다고 생각하는 모든 검사를 다 요구할 수 있다는 의미는 아니다.A BRCA-screening test, which can cost up to $3,000, requires a refe

Feb. 17, 2014

The employment data for 2013 released by Statistics Korea is cause for both concern and optimism. The figures raise concern as the employment rate of young people aged between 15 and 29 has fallen below the 40 percent mark for the first time since 2000, when the statistics agency began to compile the relevant data.통계청이 발표한 2013년 고용통계는 우려와 동시에 낙관의 근거가 된다. 통계청이 관련 자료를 집계하기 시작한 2000년 이래, 15~29세 청년들의 취업률은 사상 처음으로 40%대 아래로 떨어지면서 우려를 불러 일으키고 있다. The youth unemployment rate also jumped to 8 percent fro

Feb. 10, 2014

Writing about happiness and sucess* 단어와 기본문형을 활용한 문장 만들기* 중요 표현을 익히고 문장 만들기에 활용하기1. 행복에 대한 질문 만들기 Is happiness an emotional state of feeling good?행복은 좋은 느낌을 갖는 감정상의 상태인가요?What’s the difference between happiness and unhappiness?행복과 불행의 차이점은 무엇인가요?Do you think wealth can make people feel happy?부가 사람들이 행복을 느끼게 할 수 있다고 생각하나요?A. How to make questions □ Is happiness an emotional state of ....?행복은 ...에 대한 감정상의 상태인가요?□ Is X different from Y? X와 Y는 다른가요? □ What is the definition of ....? ...의 정의는 무엇인가요?□

Feb. 10, 2014