전기차 소리
Electric vehicles are also known for not producing another kind of pollution -- noise. They run on batteries instead of fuel, and can operate in silence.

3월 15일을 조심하라
People who believe in luck and bad luck -- that is to say, those considered superstitious -- may think that some days or events are unlucky.

감정 다스리기
Fear, anger, hate and sadness: These are four emotions that can affect how we think and how we act.

우연의 일치
Every so often, the Washington Post newspaper gives its readers a chance to tell personal stories. A recent one had to do with a coincidence--an unexpected convergence between two events or people.

피해를 주다
Hey, I’ve noticed that you’re working on the computer for long hours every day. If you keep doing that it’s going to take a toll on your eyesight.

스케이트보딩
The "Milk Squad" is a group of nine young men in the eastern American city of Baltimore, Maryland. For them, skateboarding is more than a sport. It is a way of life.

박스
The most widely held understanding of the origins of Boxing Day comes from a tradition among wealthy people.

가까운 친구들을 초대하고 싶군요
Today we are celebrating your birthday! You don’t have to. But if you insist…. How would you like to celebrate your birthday? A cake and ice-cream party will be good enough.

특별히 잘 챙겨줘서 고마워
I want to thank you for being so hospitable to my cousins the other day. Even though it was a busy week for you at the office, you really went out of your way for them.

참여하다
I think that’s what’s so great about the universities here in America -- not only do the students get involved, but parents they can take part.

단식
More than one billion Muslims around the world observe Ramadan, Islam’s holy month. Fasting during Ramadan is a requirement for believers.

물 밖에 난 고기
Hey, how is your uncle adjusting to living in New York City? I know that it’s more busy and congested than where he used to live.

나무가 철보다 강할 수 있나?
Researchers say they have created a new super-material in the laboratory. They say it is stronger, lighter and costs less than steel.

남을 몰래 관찰하는 사람
Flies perform an important job in nature. They break down a lot of organic materials. Plus, farmers can use their larvae as very cheap food sources for animals.

극히 드물게
April: He lives all the way in Minnesota, so I never get to see him. I only get to see him once in a blue moon.

남의 주목을 끌다
Oh my! Look at Josh! Why is he dancing in the middle of the crowd? That’s just him. He’ll do anything to be in the limelight.

돈에 쪼들리다
Chrysanthy: Thank you. Well, I am just trying to get her enough clothes for the first few months. Money is tight.

빈지 드링킹
The National Institute on Drug Abuse says forty-two percent of young adults in America have taken part in what is known as binge drinking. The experts define that as drinking four to five drinks within about two hours.

비행기 여행의 미래
Major airplane manufacturers are now moving to develop the future of flight with electric planes and personal flying vehicles.

보기 좋아
So how did the date with Tammy go? It went well. We had a great time. She’s really funny. Plus, she’s very easy on the eyes.