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Korean reading — TOPIK II · Daily life 2

Daily life 2: 20 TOPIK II reading passages, each with translated sentences and comprehension questions.

♻️ A New Way to Recycle

아파트 관리사무소에서 이번 주부터 재활용품을 버리는 방법이 바뀐다고 안내했어요.
The apartment management office announced that the way of disposing of recyclables would change starting this week.
주민들은 새로운 안내문을 읽고 종류별로 물건을 나누어 놓았어요.
The residents read the new notice and separated the items by type.
처음에는 조금 번거로웠지만, 며칠 지나자 대부분의 사람들이 새로운 방법에 익숙해졌어요.
It was a little inconvenient at first, but after a few days most people got used to the new method.
관리사무소는 주민들이 쉽게 알아볼 수 있도록 분리배출 장소에 그림 안내판도 붙여 두었어요.
The management office also put up picture signs at the recycling area so that residents could understand them easily.
한 달쯤 지나자 재활용품이 잘 나뉘어 있어서 수거하는 날에도 주변이 훨씬 깔끔해졌어요.
After about a month, the recyclables were properly separated, so the area was much tidier even on collection days.
경비원은 주민들이 잘 협조해 준 덕분에 일이 많이 줄었다고 말했어요.
The security guard said his work had decreased a lot thanks to the residents' cooperation.
주민들은 작은 노력이 모이면 환경을 지키는 데 큰 도움이 된다는 것을 느꼈어요.
The residents felt that small efforts, when added together, are a big help in protecting the environment.
What changed in the apartment?
  • The apartment became larger.
  • The residents moved out.
  • The recycling method changed. ✓
  • The management office closed.
How did residents feel about the new method after a few days?
  • They were still confused.
  • Most of them became used to it. ✓
  • They stopped recycling.
  • They complained to the office.
Which of the following matches the text?
  • The signs only had text on them.
  • The area got messier on collection days.
  • The guard's work decreased a lot. ✓
  • The residents put up the picture signs.

🎁 A New Umbrella as a Gift

친구가 비 오는 날 저를 데려다주다가 우산이 없어서 다 젖고 말았어요.
A friend gave me a ride home on a rainy day and ended up soaked because she had no umbrella.
미안한 마음에 다음 날 예쁜 우산을 하나 사서 선물했어요.
Feeling bad about it, I bought a pretty umbrella the next day and gave it to her as a gift.
친구는 뜻밖의 선물에 놀라면서도 정말 고마워했어요.
My friend was surprised by the unexpected gift but was truly grateful.
그 후로 친구는 그 우산을 볼 때마다 그날 이야기를 하곤 해요.
Since then, whenever she sees that umbrella, she talks about that day.
얼마 전에도 비가 오는 날 친구가 그 우산을 쓰고 저를 만나러 왔어요.
Just recently, on a rainy day, she came to meet me using that umbrella.
우산 하나로 우리 사이가 더 가까워진 것 같아서 기분이 좋았어요.
It felt like one umbrella had brought us closer, and that made me happy.
작은 선물이라도 마음을 담으면 큰 의미가 된다는 것을 알게 되었어요.
I learned that even a small gift can mean a lot when it comes from the heart.
Why did my friend get soaked?
  • Because she lost her umbrella
  • Because her umbrella broke
  • Because she wanted to get rained on
  • Because she had no umbrella ✓
What did I do the next day?
  • I gave my friend an umbrella as a gift ✓
  • I wrote my friend an apology letter
  • I took my friend to the hospital
  • I lent my friend some money
Which of the following matches the text?
  • My friend gave the umbrella away
  • My friend still uses the umbrella ✓
  • My friend gave me an expensive umbrella
  • My friend wasn't happy with the gift

↩️ Returning an Item

온라인으로 주문한 셔츠를 받아 보니 사진에서 본 색과 조금 달랐어요.
When I received the shirt I ordered online, its color was slightly different from what I had seen in the picture.
입어 보니 크기도 생각보다 커서 반품하기로 결정했어요.
After trying it on, I found that it was also larger than expected, so I decided to return it.
사이트에서 반품 신청을 한 뒤 안내된 방법대로 셔츠를 포장했어요.
After requesting a return on the website, I packed the shirt according to the instructions.
며칠 후에 환불이 완료되었다는 연락을 받아서 안심했어요.
A few days later, I received a notification that the refund had been completed, so I felt relieved.
이번 일을 겪고 나서 옷을 살 때는 상품 설명을 더 꼼꼼히 읽게 되었어요.
After this experience, I started reading product descriptions more carefully when buying clothes.
특히 크기표를 확인하고 제 치수와 비교해 보는 습관이 생겼어요.
In particular, I got into the habit of checking the size chart and comparing it with my measurements.
그 덕분에 다음에 산 바지는 크기가 딱 맞았어요.
Thanks to that, the pants I bought next fit perfectly.
Why did the narrator decide to return the shirt?
  • The shirt arrived too late.
  • The color and size were different from what was expected. ✓
  • The shirt was a gift for someone else.
  • The website had closed.
What happened a few days after the return request?
  • A new shirt arrived.
  • The refund was completed. ✓
  • The return was canceled.
  • The price increased.
What does the narrator do when buying clothes since this experience?
  • Buys clothes only in stores.
  • Compares measurements with the size chart. ✓
  • Always buys two shirts at a time.
  • Requests a return in advance.

⏰ A Delayed Meeting

회사에서 회의가 예정되어 있었지만 참석해야 할 사람이 늦게 도착했어요.
A meeting was scheduled at the company, but someone who needed to attend arrived late.
그래서 회의를 바로 시작하지 못하고 모두 잠시 기다리게 되었어요.
So they could not start the meeting right away, and everyone had to wait for a while.
기다리는 동안 팀원들은 필요한 자료를 다시 확인하면서 부족한 부분을 보완했어요.
While waiting, the team members checked the necessary materials again and filled in missing parts.
회의가 조금 늦게 시작되었지만 오히려 준비를 더 꼼꼼하게 할 수 있었어요.
Although the meeting started a little late, they were actually able to prepare more thoroughly.
회의에서는 미리 보완한 자료 덕분에 질문에 바로바로 답할 수 있었어요.
During the meeting, thanks to the materials they had improved beforehand, they could answer questions right away.
그래서 예상보다 빨리 결론을 내리고 회의를 마칠 수 있었어요.
So they were able to reach a conclusion and finish the meeting sooner than expected.
팀원들은 다음 회의 전에도 자료를 한 번 더 확인하기로 했어요.
The team members decided to check the materials once more before the next meeting as well.
Why couldn't the meeting start on time?
  • The materials were lost.
  • The meeting room was locked.
  • A necessary participant arrived late. ✓
  • The manager canceled the meeting.
What did the team members do while waiting?
  • They checked and improved the materials. ✓
  • They went home.
  • They started another meeting.
  • They called the manager.
How did the meeting end?
  • It ended without a conclusion.
  • It continued until the next day.
  • It ended sooner than expected. ✓
  • It was canceled halfway through.

🗺️ Following a City Map

외국에서 온 친구에게 도시를 보여 주기 위해 유명한 장소 몇 곳을 함께 방문하기로 했어요.
I decided to visit several famous places with a friend from abroad to show them around the city.
처음에는 지도를 보면서 쉽게 찾아갈 수 있었지만, 골목이 많은 곳에서는 길을 헷갈리고 말았어요.
At first, we could easily find our way using the map, but we ended up getting confused in an area with many alleys.
근처 가게 직원에게 물어보니 목적지까지 가는 길을 자세히 알려 주었어요.
When we asked an employee at a nearby store, they explained in detail how to get to our destination.
덕분에 다시 길을 찾을 수 있었고 약속한 장소에도 무사히 도착했어요.
Thanks to that, we found the way again and safely arrived at the meeting place.
그곳에서 친구는 사진을 많이 찍으면서 무척 즐거워했어요.
There, my friend took a lot of pictures and really enjoyed it.
친구는 길을 헤맨 덕분에 골목의 작은 가게들도 구경할 수 있어서 좋았다고 했어요.
My friend said it was nice that, thanks to getting lost, we could also see the small shops in the alleys.
다음에는 시간을 넉넉하게 잡고 골목길도 천천히 걸어 보기로 했어요.
We decided to allow plenty of time next time and walk slowly through the alleys too.
Why did the narrator and the friend get confused?
  • The map was missing.
  • There were many alleys in the area. ✓
  • The destination was closed.
  • They arrived at night.
Who helped them find the way?
  • A bus driver.
  • A nearby store employee. ✓
  • A hotel employee.
  • Another tourist.
What did the friend say about getting lost?
  • It was nice to see the small shops. ✓
  • It was too hard, and they don't want to come back.
  • They needed to buy a new map.
  • The store employee was unfriendly.

✏️ Preparing for an Exam

다음 주에 중요한 시험이 있어서 민아는 며칠 전부터 공부 계획을 세웠어요.
Because she has an important exam next week, Mina made a study plan several days ago.
처음에는 모든 내용을 한꺼번에 공부하려고 했지만 시간이 부족할 것 같았어요.
At first, she tried to study everything at once, but she thought she would not have enough time.
그래서 과목별로 나누어 하루에 조금씩 공부하고, 어려운 부분은 다음 날 다시 확인하기로 했어요.
So she divided the subjects and studied a little each day, deciding to review difficult parts again the next day.
계획대로 공부하다 보니 시험 전날에는 생각보다 마음이 편안했어요.
By studying according to her plan, she felt more relaxed than expected the day before the exam.
시험 당일에는 아침 일찍 일어나 어려웠던 부분만 가볍게 확인했어요.
On the day of the exam, she got up early in the morning and lightly reviewed only the parts that had been difficult.
시험에는 여러 번 다시 확인했던 내용도 나와서 자신 있게 답을 쓸 수 있었어요.
Some of the exam covered things she had reviewed several times, so she could write her answers confidently.
민아는 앞으로도 큰 시험이 있을 때마다 이렇게 계획을 세워 공부하기로 했어요.
Mina decided to make a plan and study this way whenever she has a big exam in the future.
Why did Mina change the way she studied?
  • Her teacher told her not to study.
  • She had already finished the exam.
  • She thought studying everything at once would take too much time. ✓
  • She wanted to study only one subject.
How did Mina feel the day before the exam?
  • Very angry.
  • More relaxed than expected. ✓
  • Completely unprepared.
  • Too excited to study.
What did Mina do on the morning of the exam?
  • Studied every subject again from the start.
  • Lightly reviewed only the difficult parts. ✓
  • Overslept and did nothing.
  • Asked a friend about the exam.

🎪 A Community Event

동네에서 주민들을 위한 작은 행사가 열린다는 소식을 듣고 친구와 함께 가 보기로 했어요.
After hearing that a small event for local residents was being held, I decided to go with a friend.
행사장에서는 주민들이 직접 만든 음식과 물건을 소개하고 있었어요.
At the event, local residents were introducing food and goods they had made themselves.
처음에는 구경만 하려고 했지만 생각보다 재미있어서 여러 부스를 돌아봤어요.
At first, I only planned to look around, but it was more interesting than expected, so I visited several booths.
특히 한 주민이 직접 만든 작은 화분을 보고 마음에 들어서 하나 구입했어요.
I especially liked a small flowerpot made by one of the residents, so I bought one.
화분을 만든 주민은 식물을 오래 키우는 방법도 친절하게 알려 주었어요.
The resident who had made the flowerpot also kindly told me how to keep plants alive for a long time.
집에 돌아와서 그 화분에 작은 꽃을 심고 창가에 두었어요.
When I got home, I planted a small flower in the pot and put it by the window.
그 화분을 볼 때마다 동네 사람들과 함께했던 즐거운 하루가 생각나요.
Every time I see that flowerpot, I remember the fun day I spent with people from the neighborhood.
What were the residents doing at the event?
  • They were introducing things they had made themselves. ✓
  • They were teaching a language class.
  • They were selling train tickets.
  • They were organizing a sports competition.
Why did the narrator buy a flowerpot?
  • It was the cheapest item.
  • A friend told the narrator to buy it.
  • The narrator liked a flowerpot made by a resident. ✓
  • The event was ending soon.
What did the narrator do with the flowerpot after getting home?
  • The narrator gave it to a friend as a gift.
  • The narrator took it back to the event.
  • The narrator planted a flower and put it by the window. ✓
  • It broke, so the narrator threw it away.

🛍️ Selling Items at the Flea Market

집에 쌓여 있던 안 쓰는 물건들을 정리하여 동네 벼룩시장에 참여했어요.
I organized unused items piled up at home and participated in the local flea market.
직접 만든 안내판을 세우고 가격표를 붙여 손님들을 맞이했어요.
I set up a sign I made myself, attached price tags, and welcomed customers.
필요한 사람에게 저렴하게 판매하고 정겨운 대화도 나누니 판매 과정 자체가 즐거웠어요.
Selling items cheaply to people who needed them and sharing warm conversations made the selling process itself enjoyable.
안 쓰는 물건도 재활용하고 소소한 수익도 얻을 수 있어 일석이조의 경험이었어요.
It was killing two birds with one stone, as I could recycle unused goods and earn a small income.
장이 끝날 무렵에는 남은 물건이 거의 없어서 가방이 한결 가벼워졌어요.
By the time the market ended, there were hardly any items left, so my bag was much lighter.
팔지 못한 책 몇 권은 동네 작은 도서관에 기증했어요.
I donated a few books I couldn't sell to the small neighborhood library.
다음 벼룩시장이 열리면 이웃과 함께 다시 참여해 보고 싶어요.
When the next flea market opens, I'd like to join again together with a neighbor.
Where did the speaker sell their unused items?
  • At a luxury department store
  • Through an online auction site
  • At a neighborhood flea market ✓
  • To a second-hand antique store
Why did the speaker describe this experience as 'killing two birds with one stone'?
  • They made friends and bought cheap clothes.
  • They recycled unused items and earned a small profit. ✓
  • They exercised outside and cleared out their room.
  • They learned sales techniques and saved taxes.
What did the speaker do with the books that didn't sell?
  • Took them back home
  • Donated them to the local library ✓
  • Gave them to customers for free
  • Sold them to a used bookstore

♻️ Recycling Day

아파트 게시판을 보니 이번 주부터 재활용품을 버리는 방법이 조금 달라진다고 적혀 있었어요.
The apartment notice board said that starting this week, the way to dispose of recyclables would change slightly.
처음에는 복잡해 보였지만 안내문을 자세히 읽어 보니 종류별로 나누어 버리면 되었어요.
At first it looked complicated, but after reading the notice carefully, I learned that I only needed to separate them by type.
그래서 집에 있던 재활용품을 다시 확인하고 각각 알맞은 곳에 버렸어요.
So I checked the recyclables at home again and put each one in the appropriate place.
새로운 방법을 익히고 나니 생각보다 어렵지 않아서 앞으로도 잘 지킬 수 있을 것 같아요.
After learning the new method, I realized it was not as difficult as I thought and I think I can follow it well from now on.
며칠 후 분리수거장에 가 보니 이웃들도 새로운 방법대로 잘 나누어 버리고 있었어요.
A few days later, when I went to the recycling area, my neighbors were also separating things properly according to the new method.
덕분에 분리수거장이 전보다 훨씬 깔끔해졌어요.
Thanks to that, the recycling area became much tidier than before.
작은 노력이 모이면 동네가 달라질 수 있다는 것을 느꼈어요.
I felt that when small efforts come together, a neighborhood can change.
What changed in the apartment this week?
  • The way recyclables are disposed of. ✓
  • The apartment rent.
  • The recycling collection time at school.
  • The number of apartment residents.
What did the narrator do after reading the notice?
  • Separated the recyclables by type. ✓
  • Stopped recycling.
  • Asked the apartment manager to do it.
  • Threw everything away together.
What happened to the recycling area a few days later?
  • It was closed.
  • It became messier than before.
  • It was moved elsewhere.
  • It became much tidier than before. ✓

👨‍🍳 A Cooking Class

새로운 요리를 배워 보고 싶어서 친구와 함께 요리 수업을 신청했어요.
I signed up for a cooking class with a friend because I wanted to learn how to make a new dish.
수업에서는 선생님의 설명을 들은 다음 직접 재료를 손질했어요.
In the class, we listened to the teacher's explanation and then prepared the ingredients ourselves.
처음에는 순서가 헷갈렸지만 친구와 서로 도와주면서 요리를 완성할 수 있었어요.
At first, we got confused about the order, but we were able to finish the dish by helping each other.
직접 만든 음식을 먹어 보니 생각보다 맛있어서 다음 수업도 기대하게 되었어요.
When we tasted the food we had made ourselves, it was more delicious than expected, so I began looking forward to the next class.
수업이 끝날 때 선생님이 집에서도 만들어 볼 수 있도록 요리법을 나누어 주었어요.
At the end of the class, the teacher handed out the recipe so that we could make it at home too.
주말에 그 요리법을 보고 가족에게 같은 요리를 만들어 주었어요.
On the weekend, I followed the recipe and made the same dish for my family.
가족들이 맛있게 먹어 주어서 요리하는 것이 더 즐거워졌어요.
My family enjoyed it, so cooking became even more fun for me.
Why did the narrator sign up for the cooking class?
  • To buy cooking ingredients.
  • To become a professional chef immediately.
  • To learn how to make a new dish. ✓
  • To meet the teacher outside class.
How did the narrator and the friend finish the dish despite the difficulty?
  • They asked another class to make it.
  • They skipped the difficult steps.
  • They helped each other. ✓
  • The teacher made everything for them.
What did the narrator do on the weekend?
  • Cooked for the family. ✓
  • Went to the cooking class again with the friend.
  • Ate the same dish at a restaurant.
  • Asked the teacher for the recipe again.

🤝 A Day of Volunteering

친구의 권유로 동네 공원에서 열리는 봉사 활동에 처음 참여하게 되었어요.
At a friend's suggestion, I participated in a volunteer activity at a local park for the first time.
처음에는 어떤 일을 해야 할지 몰랐지만 담당자가 역할을 나누어 주어서 쉽게 시작할 수 있었어요.
At first, I did not know what to do, but the person in charge divided up the tasks, so I could start easily.
우리는 공원에 떨어진 쓰레기를 줍고 오래된 안내판도 깨끗하게 닦았어요.
We picked up litter in the park and also cleaned some old signs.
힘들기는 했지만 공원이 깨끗해진 모습을 보니 참여하길 잘했다는 생각이 들었어요.
Although it was tiring, seeing the clean park made me feel that participating had been worthwhile.
활동이 끝난 뒤에는 참가자들과 함께 공원 의자에 앉아 간식을 나누어 먹었어요.
After the activity, I sat on a park bench with the other participants and shared snacks.
이야기를 나누다 보니 이 활동이 한 달에 한 번씩 열린다는 것을 알게 되었어요.
While talking, I learned that this activity is held once a month.
저는 다음 달에도 친구와 함께 참여하기로 했어요.
I decided to take part with my friend again next month.
Why was the narrator able to start the volunteer work easily?
  • A friend did the work instead.
  • The narrator had done it many times before.
  • There was very little work to do.
  • The person in charge divided up the tasks. ✓
How did the narrator feel after seeing the cleaned park?
  • They regretted participating.
  • They felt participating had been worthwhile. ✓
  • They wanted to leave immediately.
  • They felt the work was unnecessary.
What did the narrator decide to do next month?
  • They decided to clean the park alone.
  • They decided to make new signs.
  • They decided to join the activity again with the friend. ✓
  • They decided to become the person in charge.

🏛️ A Visit to the Museum

역사에 관심이 생겨서 친구와 함께 지역 박물관을 방문하기로 했어요.
I became interested in history, so I decided to visit a local museum with a friend.
전시된 자료를 그냥 지나치지 않고 설명을 하나씩 읽어 보니 생각보다 흥미로운 내용이 많았어요.
Instead of simply passing by the exhibits, I read the explanations one by one and found many things more interesting than expected.
특히 오래된 사진을 보면서 예전 사람들의 생활 모습을 상상해 보는 것이 재미있었어요.
I especially enjoyed imagining how people in the past lived while looking at old photographs.
생각보다 시간이 빨리 지나가서 다음에는 더 일찍 와야겠다고 생각했어요.
Time passed faster than expected, so I thought I should come earlier next time.
친구와 저는 박물관을 나와서 근처 찻집에서 그날 본 것에 대해 이야기를 나누었어요.
After leaving the museum, my friend and I talked about what we had seen that day at a nearby tea house.
친구는 옛날 학교 모습을 담은 사진이 가장 기억에 남는다고 했어요.
My friend said the photos of old schools were the most memorable for her.
집에 돌아와서는 박물관에서 본 내용과 관련된 역사책을 더 찾아 읽어 보기로 했어요.
When I got home, I decided to look for more history books related to what I had seen at the museum.
What did the narrator find interesting at the museum?
  • Imagining how people in the past lived. ✓
  • Buying souvenirs.
  • Meeting the museum director.
  • Watching a modern movie.
Why did the narrator want to come earlier next time?
  • There was too much to see and time passed quickly. ✓
  • The museum opened late.
  • The museum was crowded.
  • The friend arrived late.
What did the friend say was the most memorable?
  • The museum building.
  • Photos of old schools. ✓
  • The tea at the tea house.
  • Old clothes and shoes.

🏛️ At the Museum

서연은 친구와 함께 박물관에 갔는데, 입구에서 사진 촬영이 가능한지 확인했어요.
Seoyeon went to a museum with her friend and checked at the entrance whether photography was allowed.
직원은 특별 전시관에서는 사진을 찍을 수 없지만 다른 공간에서는 괜찮다고 설명했어요.
The employee explained that photos were not allowed in the special exhibition hall but were okay in other areas.
서연은 규칙을 지키면서 사진을 찍을 수 있는 곳에서만 사진을 남겼어요.
Seoyeon followed the rules and took photos only in places where photography was allowed.
특별 전시관에서는 사진 대신 마음에 드는 작품의 이름을 수첩에 적어 두었어요.
In the special exhibition hall, instead of taking photos, she wrote down the names of the works she liked in her notebook.
관람을 마친 뒤 두 사람은 박물관 카페에 앉아 찍은 사진을 함께 보았어요.
After the visit, the two sat in the museum cafe and looked at the photos they had taken.
친구는 사진으로 남기지 못한 작품도 오래 기억에 남을 것 같다고 말했어요.
Her friend said that she would remember even the works they could not photograph for a long time.
서연은 규칙을 지키며 관람하니 오히려 작품에 더 집중할 수 있었다고 느꼈어요.
Seoyeon felt that following the rules actually helped her focus more on the works.
What did the employee tell Seoyeon?
  • Photography was not allowed in the special exhibition hall. ✓
  • Photography was not allowed anywhere.
  • Photography was allowed everywhere.
  • She had to leave the museum.
How did Seoyeon take photos?
  • She ignored the rules.
  • She photographed the special exhibition secretly.
  • She took photos only where it was allowed. ✓
  • She asked her friend to take all the photos.
What did Seoyeon do in the special exhibition hall?
  • She wrote the names of works in her notebook. ✓
  • She took many photos of the works.
  • She explained the works to the staff.
  • She waited for her friend at the cafe.

📞 Changing an Appointment

다음 주에 중요한 상담이 예정되어 있었는데 갑자기 다른 일정이 생겼어요.
An important consultation was scheduled for next week, but another appointment suddenly came up.
상담을 취소하기보다는 담당자에게 연락해서 날짜를 바꿀 수 있는지 물어봤어요.
Rather than canceling the consultation, I contacted the person in charge and asked if I could change the date.
다행히 다음 주 후반에는 시간이 가능하다고 해서 새로운 날짜를 정했어요.
Fortunately, they said they were available later the following week, so we chose a new date.
미리 연락한 덕분에 상담을 취소하지 않고 일정만 조정할 수 있었어요.
Thanks to contacting them in advance, I was able to adjust the schedule without canceling the consultation.
바뀐 날짜에 맞춰 다른 일정도 미리 정리해 두었어요.
I also arranged my other plans in advance to fit the new date.
상담 날에는 궁금한 점을 미리 적어 가서 필요한 이야기를 빠짐없이 할 수 있었어요.
On the day of the consultation, I had written down my questions beforehand, so I could talk about everything I needed to.
이번 일로 일정이 겹칠 때는 빨리 연락하는 것이 중요하다는 것을 다시 느꼈어요.
This experience reminded me that it is important to get in touch quickly when schedules overlap.
Why did the narrator contact the person in charge?
  • To ask whether the consultation date could be changed. ✓
  • To cancel the consultation permanently.
  • To ask for a refund.
  • To invite the person to another event.
What was the result of contacting them in advance?
  • The consultation was canceled.
  • The consultation happened earlier.
  • The consultation became more expensive.
  • The consultation was moved to a new date. ✓
What did the narrator prepare for the day of the consultation?
  • Bought a gift for the person in charge.
  • Paid the fee in advance.
  • Arranged to go with a friend.
  • Wrote down questions beforehand. ✓

⏰ The Appointment Time

다니엘은 친구와 만나기로 한 시간을 휴대전화에 기록해 두었어요.
Daniel recorded the time he was supposed to meet his friend on his phone.
하지만 다른 일정의 시간을 잘못 확인해서 약속 시간보다 한 시간 일찍 도착했어요.
However, he checked the time of another appointment incorrectly and arrived an hour earlier than the meeting time.
친구에게 메시지를 보내 보니 친구는 아직 집에서 출발하지 않았다고 했어요.
When he messaged his friend, the friend said they had not left home yet.
다니엘은 근처에서 기다리기로 하고, 약속 시간에 맞춰 다시 만나기로 했어요.
Daniel decided to wait nearby and meet again at the agreed time.
다니엘은 근처 서점에 들어가 책을 구경하면서 시간을 보냈어요.
Daniel went into a nearby bookstore and passed the time looking at books.
약속 시간이 되자 친구가 도착했고, 두 사람은 함께 저녁을 먹으러 갔어요.
When the meeting time came, his friend arrived, and the two went to have dinner together.
다니엘은 앞으로 일정을 확인할 때 더 꼼꼼하게 봐야겠다고 생각했어요.
Daniel thought that from now on he should check his schedule more carefully.
Why did Daniel arrive early?
  • His friend asked him to.
  • He checked the wrong time. ✓
  • The meeting time was changed.
  • He wanted to go home early.
What did Daniel decide to do?
  • Wait nearby and meet at the agreed time ✓
  • Cancel the meeting
  • Go home immediately
  • Ask his friend to come earlier
What did Daniel do while waiting for his friend?
  • He looked at books in a bookstore. ✓
  • He drank coffee at a café.
  • He went to his friend's house.
  • He watched a movie on his phone.

🧳 Weekend plans

이번 주말에 저는 부산에 가고 싶어요.
This weekend I want to go to Busan.
바다를 보고 싶어요.
I want to see the ocean.
맛있는 회도 먹고 싶어요.
I also want to eat delicious raw fish (hoe).
친구와 같이 가면 더 재미있을 거예요.
If I go together with a friend, it will be more fun.
그래서 오늘 대학 친구에게 전화해서 같이 가자고 했어요.
So today I called a friend from college and suggested we go together.
친구도 마침 시간이 있어서 좋다고 했어요.
My friend happened to be free too and said yes.
우리는 토요일 아침 일찍 기차를 타고 떠나기로 했어요.
We decided to leave by train early Saturday morning.
Where does the person want to go?
  • Seoul
  • Busan ✓
  • Jeju
  • Incheon
What does the person want to see?
  • Mountains
  • The ocean ✓
  • A museum
  • A palace
What food does the person want to eat?
  • Bibimbap
  • Kimchi stew
  • Raw fish (hoe) ✓
  • Bulgogi

💼 My job

저는 회사에서 일해요.
I work at a company.
저는 매일 아침 아홉 시에 출근해요.
I go to work at 9 every morning.
일이 많아서 가끔 바빠요.
There's a lot of work, so I'm sometimes busy.
하지만 동료들이 친절해서 좋아요.
But my coworkers are kind, so I like it.
점심시간에는 동료들과 같이 도시락을 먹으면서 이야기를 나눠요.
At lunchtime, I eat packed lunches with my coworkers and chat.
일이 많은 날에는 동료들이 도와줘서 힘이 나요.
On days with a lot of work, my coworkers help me, so I feel encouraged.
저는 이 회사에서 오래 일하고 싶어요.
I want to work at this company for a long time.
Where does the person work?
  • A company ✓
  • A school
  • A hospital
  • A restaurant
What time does the person start work?
  • 7am
  • 8am
  • 10am
  • 9am ✓
Why does the person like their job despite being busy?
  • Kind coworkers ✓
  • High pay
  • Short hours
  • Free food

🛍️ Going shopping

저는 새 신발을 사고 싶어요.
I want to buy new shoes.
백화점에 가서 여러 개를 신어 봤어요.
I went to the department store and tried on several.
마음에 드는 신발이 너무 비쌌어요.
The shoes I liked were too expensive.
그래서 조금 더 싼 것을 골랐어요.
So I chose a slightly cheaper one.
집에 와서 새 신발을 신고 동네를 조금 걸어 봤어요.
When I got home, I put on the new shoes and walked around the neighborhood a little.
생각보다 발이 아주 편해서 기분이 좋았어요.
They were much more comfortable than I expected, so I felt good.
비싼 신발을 사지 않길 잘했다고 생각해요.
I think it was a good thing I didn't buy the expensive shoes.
What did the person want to buy?
  • A bag
  • Shoes ✓
  • A jacket
  • A hat
Where did they go?
  • A department store ✓
  • A market
  • Online
  • A shoe factory
Why didn't they buy the shoes they liked most?
  • Wrong size
  • Wrong color
  • Too expensive ✓
  • Out of stock

🏥 Going to the hospital

어제부터 머리가 아팠어요.
My head has hurt since yesterday.
열도 조금 있어서 병원에 갔어요.
I also had a slight fever, so I went to the hospital.
의사 선생님이 감기라고 했어요.
The doctor said it's a cold.
약을 먹고 집에서 푹 쉬었어요.
I took medicine and rested well at home.
저녁에는 어머니가 끓여 주신 죽을 먹었어요.
In the evening, I ate porridge that my mother made for me.
푹 자고 일어나니 오늘 아침에는 열이 내렸어요.
After a good night's sleep, my fever went down this morning.
아직 목이 조금 아프지만 몸이 많이 좋아졌어요.
My throat still hurts a little, but I feel much better.
What symptom did the person have first?
  • Stomachache
  • Headache ✓
  • Toothache
  • Backache
What did the doctor say it was?
  • The flu
  • Nothing serious
  • An allergy
  • A cold ✓
What did the person do after seeing the doctor?
  • Took medicine and rested at home ✓
  • Went to work
  • Went to another hospital
  • Ignored it

🏝️ Trip to Jeju Island

지난주에 가족과 제주도에 여행을 갔어요.
Last week I went on a trip to Jeju Island with my family.
바다가 정말 아름다웠어요.
The ocean was really beautiful.
한라산에도 올라갔어요.
We also climbed Hallasan mountain.
다음에 또 가고 싶어요.
I want to go again next time.
이번에는 시간이 부족해서 가 보지 못한 곳이 많았어요.
This time we didn't have enough time, so there were many places we couldn't visit.
그래서 다음에는 좀 더 오래 머물면서 천천히 둘러보고 싶어요.
So next time I want to stay longer and look around slowly.
가족들도 모두 다시 가고 싶다고 했어요.
Everyone in my family also said they want to go again.
Who did the person travel with?
  • Friends
  • Coworkers
  • Alone
  • Family ✓
Where did they travel to?
  • Busan
  • Seoul
  • Jeju Island ✓
  • Gangwon
What mountain did they climb?
  • Seoraksan
  • Hallasan ✓
  • Namsan
  • Jirisan
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