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[김대균의 영어산책] 1월 토익 기출단어 정리(1)
지난 1월토익시험 파트5에 나온 단어들을 정리해 본다. 저작권에 걸리는 단어나 예문은 없고 시험에 답으로 나온 단어들을 많이 실었다. 쉬운단어들도 포함되어 있지만 애정을 가지고 예문을 통해 공부해 보자! 1. Creative (창의적인) She is known for her creative approach to solving problems, often thinking outside the box.그녀는 문제를 해결하는 데 있어 창의적인 접근 방식으로 잘 알려져 있으며, 종종 새로운 아이디어를 떠올립니다. 2. sea glass (바다 유리) The necklace was made from beautiful pieces of sea glass, polished naturally by the ocean.그 목걸이는 바다에서 자연적으로 닦여진 아름다운 유리 조각들로 만들어졌습니다. 3. Discount (할인, 할인하다) The store is offering a 20% disco
Feb. 7, 2025
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[Editorial] Trump’s disruptive tactics
South Korea, with impeached leader, must prepare for Trump’s strategy of chaos, fear US President Donald Trump has long been notorious for his bizarre, irrational and fact-distorting assertions. He is now trying to top such expectations since returning to the White House. Just look at what he said about Gaza on Tuesday. He proposed that the US take over the Gaza Strip, displace more than 2 million Palestinians and turn the territory into “the Riviera of the Middle East” in what is seen as a horr
Feb. 7, 2025
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[Robert J Fouser] GTX takes the stage
Last year marked a major turning point in the history of public transit in Seoul. The GTX-A high-speed regional transit line opened, connecting Seoul’s historic city center and Gangnam to an apartment-dense area in Gyeonggi Province. Travel time from Unjeong in Paju to Seoul Station and from Dongtan to Suseo takes about 20 minutes. The final section of Line A, which runs from Seoul Station to Suseo, will open in 2028, bringing Seoul’s two largest central business districts even closer together.
Feb. 7, 2025
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[해커스 TOEIC] 토익 점수 Up 단어, Part 5 문제
2) 파트 5 3문제 1. The delegates were reminded to wear their convention badges ------- their chests at all times. (A) with (B) to (C) at (D) on 해석 대표자들은 항상 자신들의 가슴 위에 협의회 배지를 착용하도록 상기되었다. 해설 전치사 채우기 문제 ‘대표자들은 항상 자신들의 가슴 위에 협의회 배지를 착용하도록 상기되었다’라는 문맥이 되어야 하므로 ‘~ 위에’라는 뜻의 전치사 (D) on이 정답이다. 참고로 (A) with는 ‘~와 함께’, (B) to는 ‘~에게’, (C) at은 ‘~에서, ~으로’의 의미임을 알아둔다. 어휘 delegate 대표자, 대리인 convention 협의회, 대표자 회의 2. The receptionist told the reporters that ------- the director nor his assistant would be available f
Feb. 6, 2025
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[Ambrose Seo] A tale of two national flags
The Star-Spangled Banner, the flag of the United States, has become a frequent sight at far-right rallies in South Korea, flown alongside South Korea's Taegeukgi. These rallies support President Yoon Suk Yeol, who is currently under investigation for a self-coup attempt following his unconstitutional and illegal declaration of emergency martial law on Dec. 3. This move has not only triggered impeachment proceedings but also raised serious concerns about his alleged attempt to undermine democracy
Feb. 6, 2025
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[Francis D. Kim] New admissions game and competitive advantage
The admissions game for college, particularly in the United States and elite international programs in Asia, is undergoing a swift transformation. Even though the COVID-19 pandemic has largely receded and students are back on campus, shifting social and technological forces -- such as global job market uncertainties and the rise of generative AI -- are reshaping how students pursue higher education. Many students and parents find themselves wondering whether conventional admission strategies and
Feb. 6, 2025
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[Wang Son-taek] The anachronism of two outsiders
People worldwide were shocked by the recent tariff announcements by US President Donald Trump. He had declared that the US would impose a 25 percent tariff on Canada and Mexico and a 10 percent tariff on China. Later Trump agreed to a 30-day pause on tariff threats against Canada and Mexico. The measure alarmed not only the three nations but also other countries. South Koreans, in particular, had another reason to be stunned. Just two months ago, South Korea experienced an absurd incident when P
Feb. 6, 2025
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[Song Jong-hwan] How to deal with Pyongyang’s nuclear threat
When US President Donald Trump took office as the 47th president on Jan. 20, he declared he would “make America great again," and started executing his “America First” priorities. He also mentioned North Korea as nuclear power on the same day. In an interview with Fox News three days later, he said he would talk to North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. However, North Korea said it would continue to strengthen its nuclear response stance on Jan. 29. The current South Korean government has announced th
Feb. 6, 2025
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[Herald Gallery] Home From Home: Cows with Built-In Wi-Fi
The solo exhibition "Cows with Built-in Wi-Fi” by Hong Kong-born artist Mak2 (born 1989) is being held at Peres Projects in Jongno-gu, Seoul, until Feb. 15. The exhibition explores the boundary between the virtual and real worlds, raising questions about fiction and truth in the digital age through various media, including painting, sculpture and video installation. The artist incorporates the virtual environment of the video game the Sims and employs humorous fake news narratives to expose the
Feb. 5, 2025
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[영어답게 표현하기] 유용한 비즈니스 영어 표현들
이번 회에는 저희 책 Advanced Vocab에서 소개한 중상급 영단어들을 알려드립니다. 단어의 우리말 뜻을 기억하는 데에 그치지 않고, 난이도 있는 단어를 실제로 활용하는 단계까지 나아가 보기 바랍니다. <쿵쿵거림, 쿵하는충격> 1. stomp [stɑ́mp] 쿵쿵거리며 걷다 stamp, stomp, stump는 생김새도 비슷하고 뜻도 비슷해서 혼동하기 쉽다. stamp와 stomp는 의성어로 ‘쿵쿵거리거나 짓밟는다’는 뜻을 지닌다. stump는 사전에 ‘뚜벅뚜벅 걷다’라는 뜻으로 나오지만 보통 ‘선거 유세를 하러 돌아다니다’ 또는 ‘선거 유세’라는 의미로 쓰인다. When our upstairs neighbor starts stomping cockroaches, it's so loud that we usually go out for a walk. 위층에 사는 이웃이 바퀴벌레를 밟느라 쿵쿵대기 시작하면 그 소리가 너무 커서 보통 우리는 산책을 나간다. ● 고질라가 도시를 쿵쿵대며
Feb. 5, 2025