전성기
When you have your day in the sun, you have achieved the highest possible level of success.
1492
파나마 운하의 가뭄
This year’s El Nino weather pattern brought a drought to Panama. The lack of rain has lowered the level of the country’s Gatun Lake, a major part of the Panama Canal.
210
호박도 과일이다
Many Americans celebrated Halloween on Monday by placing pumpkins outside their homes. A Halloween tradition is to cut a face into the big, round squash.
1495
기후변화와 알레르기
Some people claim that each year their allergies seem to get worse and worse. Well, they are likely right.
814
회복할 거야
Did you hear about Charles and Henry’s car accident? Yes, I did. It’s so unfortunate. Are they still in the hospital?
1320
가상현실을 이용한 수술 준비
She is at peace with the operation because she has been inside her own brain through virtual reality.
1116
비
In some parts of the world, April is a time of thunderstorms and lots of rain. In the U.S. we even have a rhyme to describe it: April showers bring May flowers.
239
금문교
The Golden Gate Bridge has been called one of the world’s most beautiful bridges. It is also one of the most visited places in the world. Experts say about nine million people visit the bridge each year.
684
속속들이 잘 알지
Hey, I think my computer has a virus. It’s been acting up. Can you fix it for me?
714
비밀이 없는 사람
You never have to wonder how Megan is feeling. It’s so easy to read her emotions. She’s an open book.
784
몹시 바빠
Hey, Mike. If you’re free this Saturday afternoon, come over to my house. I’m hosting a BBQ party. Oh, I’d love to but I can’t. I’m going to be as busy as a bee.
1494
아이들에게 자전거 가르치기
On a sunny, spring day, a group of children, four to seven-years-old, sit on their bicycles. They wear helmets to protect their heads and gloves to protect their hands.
281
수녀
One of the biggest challenges facing the Catholic Church today is the decline in the number of nuns. Not enough young women are joining the church to take the place of sisters who retire or pass away.
1221
푸른 꽃게
What have ten legs, two of them large claws, a hard shell cover, and live in oceans, fresh water, and on land? Crabs, of course!
396
잔디깍기
It wasn't so long ago, when someone was mowing the lawn with an old-style push mower, that you'd hear comments like, "I didn't know they still MADE those things."
768
여전히 꽁해 있어
David isn’t talking to me today. Oh, how come? Well, we got into a small argument yesterday and he still has a chip on his shoulder.
1513
짐바브웨의 상아
In some parts of Africa, elephant populations are in decline. That is mostly because hunters shoot the animals for their valuable ivory tusks.
735
가벼운 입
Hey, did you tell Brian that you’re dating someone? Yes I did. How did you know?
782
날 좀 그만 괴롭혀!
Hey Mike let’s go to the movies right now. I can’t right now. I’m working on a new job application.
623
간밤에 한 숨도 못잤어요
Good morning, John. How are you? I’m okay. You look tired. Is something wrong? I didn’t sleep a wink last night, and I am tired.