Daily life 6: 20 TOPIK II reading passages, each with translated sentences and comprehension questions.
💻 Starting a Coding Bootcamp
회사를 그만둔 재현이는 코딩 부트캠프에 등록했어요.
After quitting his job, Jaehyun signed up for a coding bootcamp.
매일 새로운 개념을 배우느라 머리가 복잡했어요.
His head felt overwhelmed from learning new concepts every day.
그래도 동기들과 함께 문제를 풀며 조금씩 실력이 늘었어요.
Still, as he solved problems together with classmates, his skills gradually improved.
몇 달 후 재현이는 스스로 작은 프로그램을 만들 수 있게 됐어요.
A few months later, Jaehyun became able to build small programs on his own.
수료하는 날에는 동기들과 함께 만든 프로그램을 사람들 앞에서 발표했어요.
On the day he completed the course, he presented the program he had made with his classmates in front of an audience.
재현이는 그 뒤로 여러 회사에 지원서를 내기 시작했어요.
After that, Jaehyun began sending applications to several companies.
쉽지 않은 길이었지만 재현이는 새로운 도전을 후회하지 않았어요.
It wasn't an easy path, but Jaehyun didn't regret taking on a new challenge.
What did Jaehyun do after quitting his job?
- Signed up for a coding bootcamp ✓
- Started his own business
- Traveled abroad
- Went back to school for a degree
How did Jaehyun improve his skills?
- By studying alone at home
- By solving problems with classmates ✓
- By watching videos only
- By hiring a private tutor
What did Jaehyun do on the day he completed the course?
- Started work at a new company
- Went on a trip with classmates
- Sold a program he made alone
- Presented a program made with classmates ✓
🔧 Returning a Defective Product
새로 산 전자레인지가 작동하지 않아서 수아는 당황했어요.
Sua was flustered when her newly bought microwave didn't work.
영수증을 챙겨서 구매한 매장에 다시 찾아갔어요.
She took the receipt and went back to the store where she had bought it.
직원은 제품에 하자가 있는 것을 확인하고 즉시 새것으로 교환해 줬어요.
The staff confirmed the product had a defect and immediately exchanged it for a new one.
수아는 친절한 처리에 만족하며 매장을 나왔어요.
Sua left the store satisfied with the kind handling.
집에 돌아와서 새 전자레인지를 켜 보니 아무 문제 없이 잘 작동했어요.
When she got home and turned on the new microwave, it worked fine without any problems.
수아는 이번 일을 통해 영수증을 버리지 않고 보관하는 것이 중요하다는 걸 알게 됐어요.
Through this experience, Sua learned that it's important to keep receipts instead of throwing them away.
그 후로 수아는 물건을 사면 영수증을 작은 상자에 모아 두고 있어요.
Since then, whenever Sua buys something, she keeps the receipt in a small box.
What problem did Sua have?
- She lost the receipt
- She bought the wrong item
- The store was closed
- The microwave didn't work ✓
What did the staff do?
- Refused a refund
- Ignored her
- Charged extra
- Exchanged it for a new one ✓
What did Sua learn from this experience?
- That she should buy expensive products
- That buying online is more convenient
- That keeping receipts is important ✓
- That she should fix the microwave herself
🏠 A Disagreement with a Roommate
룸메이트와 청소 문제로 작은 갈등이 생겼어요.
A small conflict arose with her roommate over cleaning.
서로 불편한 마음을 솔직하게 이야기하기로 했어요.
They decided to talk honestly about their discomfort with each other.
대화를 나눈 끝에 청소 당번을 정해서 번갈아 하기로 했어요.
After talking, they decided to set a cleaning schedule and take turns.
그 후로 두 사람의 사이는 오히려 더 좋아졌어요.
After that, the two of them actually got along even better.
요즘은 주말마다 같이 장을 보고 저녁도 함께 만들어 먹어요.
These days, they go grocery shopping together every weekend and cook dinner together too.
처음에는 말을 꺼내기가 어려웠지만 솔직하게 이야기하길 잘했다고 생각해요.
It was hard to bring it up at first, but she thinks it was right to talk honestly.
작은 불만도 쌓이기 전에 대화로 푸는 것이 중요하다는 것을 배웠어요.
She learned that it's important to resolve even small complaints by talking before they pile up.
What was the conflict about?
What did they decide to do?
- Live separately
- Ignore the problem
- Hire a cleaner
- Take turns cleaning ✓
What did she learn?
- Complaints should be talked through before they pile up ✓
- It's better to live apart from a roommate
- Cleaning alone is easier
- It's better to just put up with small complaints
🎤 A Public Speaking Class
발표할 때마다 긴장하던 현우는 스피치 학원에 등록했어요.
Hyunwoo, who used to get nervous every time he had to give a presentation, signed up for a speech class.
처음에는 목소리가 떨려서 말을 제대로 잇지 못했어요.
At first, his voice trembled so much that he couldn't get his words out properly.
여러 번 연습하면서 자신감이 점점 생겼어요.
As he practiced many times, he gradually gained confidence.
몇 달 후 현우는 사람들 앞에서 자연스럽게 발표할 수 있게 됐어요.
After a few months, Hyunwoo became able to give presentations naturally in front of people.
얼마 전 현우는 친구의 결혼식에서 축사를 맡게 됐어요.
Recently, Hyunwoo was asked to give a congratulatory speech at a friend's wedding.
많은 하객 앞에서도 떨지 않고 준비한 말을 끝까지 했어요.
Even in front of many guests, he said everything he had prepared to the end without trembling.
현우는 꾸준히 연습하면 누구나 달라질 수 있다고 믿게 됐어요.
Hyunwoo came to believe that anyone can change by practicing steadily.
Why did Hyunwoo sign up for the class?
- To learn a new language
- Because he got nervous presenting ✓
- To make new friends
- For his job
What happened after months of practice?
- He gave up
- He became more nervous
- He gained confidence ✓
- He changed his major
How did Hyunwoo do at his friend's wedding?
- Was too nervous to give the speech
- Gave the speech to the end without trembling ✓
- Asked another friend to give the speech
- Sang a song instead of a speech
🥗 Starting a New Diet
건강 검진 결과를 받은 후 재민이는 식단을 바꾸기로 결심했어요.
After getting his health checkup results, Jaemin decided to change his diet.
기름진 음식 대신 채소와 단백질 위주로 식사를 준비했어요.
Instead of greasy food, he started preparing meals centered on vegetables and protein.
처음 몇 주는 배가 고파서 힘들었지만 점차 적응이 됐어요.
The first few weeks were hard because he felt hungry, but he gradually got used to it.
두 달 후 재민이는 몸이 훨씬 가벼워진 것을 느꼈어요.
Two months later, Jaemin felt that his body had become much lighter.
다시 받은 검사에서도 수치가 좋아졌다는 말을 들었어요.
At his follow-up checkup, he was also told that his numbers had improved.
재민이는 이제 가끔 기름진 음식을 먹어도 양을 조절할 수 있게 됐어요.
Now, even when Jaemin occasionally eats greasy food, he can control the amount.
앞으로도 건강한 식습관을 꾸준히 지켜 나가기로 했어요.
He decided to keep up his healthy eating habits from now on.
Why did Jaemin change his diet?
- He read a magazine
- He wanted to save money
- A friend suggested it
- He got the results of a health checkup ✓
How did the first few weeks feel?
- Easy
- Boring
- Hard because of hunger ✓
- Exciting
What was Jaemin told at his follow-up checkup?
- That his numbers had gotten worse
- That he needed to eat more meat
- That his numbers had improved ✓
- That he had to get checked again
📚 Starting a Book Club
혼자 책을 읽는 게 지루하다고 느낀 유진이는 독서 모임을 만들기로 했어요.
Feeling bored reading alone, Yujin decided to start a book club.
SNS에 글을 올렸더니 생각보다 많은 사람들이 관심을 보였어요.
When she posted on social media, more people than expected showed interest.
첫 모임에서 회원들은 함께 읽을 책을 투표로 정했어요.
At the first meeting, the members decided by vote which book to read together.
한 달에 한 번씩 모여서 책에 대한 생각을 나누기로 했어요.
They decided to meet once a month to share their thoughts about the book.
같은 책을 읽어도 사람마다 생각이 달라서 모임에서는 이야기가 끊이지 않았어요.
Even though they read the same book, everyone had different thoughts, so the conversation at the meetings never stopped.
유진이는 다른 사람의 의견을 들으면서 책을 더 깊이 이해할 수 있었어요.
By listening to other people's opinions, Yujin was able to understand the books more deeply.
이제 유진이에게 책 읽기는 더 이상 지루한 일이 아니에요.
Now, reading is no longer boring for Yujin.
Why did Yujin decide to start a book club?
- She felt bored reading alone ✓
- Her teacher assigned it
- She wanted to sell books
- She needed extra credit
How did the members choose which book to read?
- Yujin picked it alone
- They read whatever was cheapest
- They voted at the first meeting ✓
- A librarian chose it for them
What happened as Yujin listened to other people's opinions?
- Reading became more boring
- She decided to quit the club
- She often argued with other members
- She understood the books more deeply ✓
🏫 A Middle School Reunion
졸업한 지 십 년이 지나 중학교 동창회가 열렸어요.
Ten years after graduation, a middle school reunion was held.
오랜만에 만난 친구들은 서로를 한눈에 알아보지 못했어요.
The friends, meeting after so long, couldn't recognize each other at a glance.
옛날 이야기를 나누다 보니 시간 가는 줄 몰랐어요.
As they shared old stories, they lost track of time.
모두 다음에는 더 자주 만나자고 약속했어요.
Everyone promised to meet more often from now on.
모임이 끝난 뒤 친구들은 단체 대화방을 만들어 연락을 이어 갔어요.
After the gathering, the friends created a group chat and stayed in touch.
대화방에는 학창 시절 사진이 하나둘 올라오기 시작했어요.
Photos from their school days began to be posted in the chat one by one.
다음 모임은 봄에 모교 근처에서 하기로 하고 벌써 날짜까지 정했어요.
They decided to hold the next gathering near their old school in the spring and have already set the date.
How long had it been since graduation?
- Ten years ✓
- Five years
- One year
- Twenty years
What did everyone promise?
- To never meet again
- To start a business together
- To move to the same city
- To meet more often ✓
What do we know about the next gathering?
- It will be held ten years later
- The date hasn't been set yet
- It will be in another city in winter
- It will be near their old school in spring ✓
🎁 Choosing a Wedding Gift
다음 달에 결혼하는 친구를 위해 지은이는 선물을 고민했어요.
Jieun agonized over a gift for a friend who was getting married next month.
여러 매장을 돌아다니며 마음에 드는 그릇 세트를 찾았어요.
She went around several stores and found a dish set she liked.
예산에 딱 맞으면서도 실용적인 선물이라 만족스러웠어요.
She was satisfied because it fit her budget exactly and was also practical.
친구는 정성이 담긴 선물에 크게 감동했어요.
Her friend was deeply moved by the thoughtful gift.
친구는 그 그릇을 날마다 쓰겠다며 몇 번이나 고맙다고 했어요.
Her friend said she would use the dishes every day and thanked her again and again.
지은이는 오래 고민한 보람이 있다고 느꼈어요.
Jieun felt that all her deliberating had been worth it.
다음에 선물을 고를 때도 받는 사람에게 꼭 필요한 것을 생각해 보기로 했어요.
She decided that next time she chooses a gift, she will also think about what the person really needs.
What was the occasion?
- A birthday
- A graduation
- A wedding ✓
- A housewarming
What did Jieun choose?
- A book
- Jewelry
- A dish set ✓
- Flowers
What did her friend say after receiving the dish set?
- That she would use it every day ✓
- That she would exchange it
- That it was too expensive
- That she already had the same one
📚 Helping a Child with Homework
저녁마다 은수는 초등학생 딸의 수학 숙제를 도와줘요.
Every evening, Eunsu helps her elementary-school daughter with math homework.
딸이 이해하지 못하는 부분은 그림을 그려가며 설명해요.
For parts her daughter doesn't understand, she explains by drawing pictures.
어느 날 딸이 어려운 문제를 혼자 풀어내는 것을 봤어요.
One day, she watched her daughter solve a difficult problem on her own.
은수는 딸이 스스로 해내는 모습에 큰 뿌듯함을 느꼈어요.
Eunsu felt great pride seeing her daughter accomplish it by herself.
그날 밤 은수는 딸에게 정말 잘했다고 칭찬해 줬어요.
That night, Eunsu praised her daughter, telling her she had done really well.
딸은 이제 숙제를 먼저 혼자 해 보고 모르는 것만 물어봐요.
Now her daughter tries her homework on her own first and only asks about what she doesn't know.
은수는 도와주는 시간이 줄어든 것이 오히려 더 기뻐요.
Eunsu is actually even happier that she spends less time helping now.
What does Eunsu help with every evening?
- Reading
- Cooking
- Piano practice
- Math homework ✓
How did Eunsu feel when her daughter solved it alone?
- Worried
- Annoyed
- Proud ✓
- Surprised
How does the daughter do her homework these days?
- Does it with her mom from the start
- Does it with a teacher at an academy
- Tries alone first and asks only what she doesn't know ✓
- Skips the difficult problems
💼 Helping a Friend Prepare for an Interview
다음 주에 면접이 있는 우진이는 긴장한 나머지 친구 세영에게 도움을 청했어요.
Woojin, who had an interview the following week, was so nervous that he asked his friend Seyoung for help.
세영이는 예상 질문 목록을 만들어서 함께 연습해 줬어요.
Seyoung made a list of expected questions and practiced with him.
우진이의 대답이 너무 길어서 세영이는 간결하게 말하는 법도 알려 줬어요.
Since Woojin's answers were too long, Seyoung also taught him how to speak concisely.
면접 당일 우진이는 자신 있게 대답했고 결국 합격 소식을 받았어요.
On the day of the interview, Woojin answered confidently and eventually received the good news that he passed.
우진이는 가장 먼저 세영이에게 전화해서 합격 소식을 전했어요.
Woojin called Seyoung first of all to tell her he had passed.
세영이는 자기 일처럼 기뻐하며 우진이를 축하해 줬어요.
Seyoung was as happy as if it had happened to her, and congratulated Woojin.
우진이는 고마운 마음을 담아 주말에 세영이에게 맛있는 저녁을 대접했어요.
To show his gratitude, Woojin treated Seyoung to a delicious dinner on the weekend.
Why did Woojin ask Seyoung for help?
- He needed help writing his resume
- He was nervous about his upcoming interview ✓
- He needed a ride to the interview
- He wanted her to come with him
What did Seyoung teach Woojin besides expected questions?
- How to dress formally
- How to write a thank-you email
- How to negotiate salary
- How to speak concisely ✓
What did Woojin do after hearing he had passed?
- He went on a trip with his family
- He called Seyoung first ✓
- He prepared for another company's interview
- He celebrated quietly by himself
🏢 Negotiating a Rent Increase
집주인이 갑자기 월세를 많이 올리겠다고 연락했어요.
The landlord suddenly contacted him saying he would raise the rent a lot.
예상보다 큰 인상 폭에 승민이는 걱정이 됐어요.
Seungmin got worried because the increase was bigger than expected.
정중하게 사정을 이야기하며 집주인과 다시 협의했어요.
He politely explained his situation and negotiated with the landlord again.
결국 처음보다 적은 금액으로 합의를 봤어요.
In the end, they agreed on a smaller amount than the landlord first suggested.
승민이는 합의한 내용을 문서로 남겨 두기로 했어요.
Seungmin decided to put what they had agreed on in writing.
집주인도 흔쾌히 동의해서 두 사람은 새 계약서에 서명했어요.
The landlord gladly agreed, and the two signed a new contract.
승민이는 걱정만 하지 않고 먼저 대화를 시도하길 잘했다고 생각했어요.
Seungmin thought he had done well to try talking first instead of just worrying.
What did the landlord announce?
- He was selling the building
- He was moving in
- He was raising the rent a lot ✓
- He was lowering the rent
How did it end?
- Seungmin moved out
- The landlord refused to talk
- They agreed on a smaller increase ✓
- Seungmin paid the full amount
What did Seungmin do after they reached an agreement?
- Looked for another place
- Signed a new contract ✓
- Borrowed money from a friend
- Sent the landlord a gift
🚘 Negotiating a Used Car Price
동현이는 중고차를 사려고 인터넷에서 마음에 드는 차를 찾았어요.
Donghyun found a car he liked online while trying to buy a used car.
판매자를 만나서 차를 자세히 살펴본 후 가격을 깎아 달라고 부탁했어요.
After meeting the seller and inspecting the car closely, he asked for a lower price.
판매자는 처음에는 망설였지만 결국 조금 깎아 주기로 했어요.
The seller hesitated at first but eventually agreed to lower it a bit.
동현이는 만족스러운 가격에 차를 구입하고 기뻐했어요.
Donghyun was pleased to buy the car at a satisfying price.
계약을 마친 후 동현이는 그 차를 직접 운전해서 집으로 돌아왔어요.
After finishing the contract, Donghyun drove the car home himself.
주말에는 그 차를 타고 가족과 함께 가까운 바닷가로 드라이브를 갔어요.
On the weekend, he took the car for a drive to a nearby beach with his family.
동현이는 처음 산 차라서 앞으로 소중하게 타겠다고 다짐했어요.
Since it was the first car he had bought, Donghyun promised himself he would take good care of it.
What did Donghyun do after inspecting the car?
- He walked away without saying anything
- He asked the seller to lower the price ✓
- He paid the full price immediately
- He asked for a different car
How did the seller respond to Donghyun's request?
- He refused completely
- He hesitated but eventually lowered the price a bit ✓
- He raised the price instead
- He canceled the sale
What did Donghyun do on the weekend?
- Went for a drive to the beach with his family ✓
- Went to see another used car
- Returned the car to the seller
- Taught a friend how to drive
🕐 Negotiating a Flexible Work Schedule
저는 육아 때문에 근무 시간을 조정하고 싶어서 팀장님과 면담을 요청했어요.
Because of childcare, I wanted to adjust my working hours, so I requested a meeting with my team leader.
아침에 아이를 어린이집에 데려다주고 나서 출근할 수 있도록 부탁드렸어요.
I asked if I could come to work after dropping my child off at daycare in the morning.
팀장님께서는 업무에 지장이 없다면 유연 근무를 허락해 주시겠다고 하셨어요.
My team leader said they would allow flexible working as long as it didn't interfere with the work.
저는 앞으로 더 책임감을 가지고 일하겠다고 약속드렸어요.
I promised to work with even more responsibility from now on.
그래서 다음 주부터는 출근과 퇴근 시간을 각각 한 시간씩 늦추게 됐어요.
So starting next week, my start and end times will each be pushed back by an hour.
동료들에게 피해가 가지 않도록 제 업무 일정도 미리 공유하기로 했어요.
I also decided to share my work schedule in advance so it wouldn't cause trouble for my coworkers.
아침마다 아이와 함께 보낼 시간이 생겨서 마음이 한결 가벼워요.
Since I'll have time to spend with my child every morning, I feel much lighter.
Why did I want to adjust my working hours?
- Because of childcare ✓
- Because of a health issue
- Because of a long commute
- Because of night classes
Under what condition did the team leader allow it?
- As long as it didn't interfere with work ✓
- Only for one month
- If I worked overtime instead
- Only on Fridays
What did I decide to do so as not to cause trouble for my coworkers?
- Share my work schedule in advance ✓
- Come to work on weekends too
- Shorten my lunch break
- Hand my tasks to coworkers
🎸 Learning Guitar as an Adult
마흔이 넘은 나이에 정우는 처음으로 기타를 배우기 시작했어요.
Past the age of forty, Jeongwoo started learning guitar for the first time.
손가락이 아파서 며칠은 연습을 쉬기도 했어요.
His fingers hurt so much that he even rested from practice for a few days.
그래도 포기하지 않고 매일 조금씩 연습했어요.
Still, he didn't give up and practiced a little every day.
반년이 지나자 정우는 좋아하는 노래 한 곡을 완주할 수 있었어요.
After half a year, Jeongwoo was able to play through a song he liked from start to finish.
정우는 그 노래를 연주하는 모습을 가족에게 처음으로 보여 줬어요.
Jeongwoo played the song for his family for the first time.
가족들은 박수를 치며 다음 곡도 기대된다고 말했어요.
His family applauded and said they were looking forward to the next song.
정우는 배우기에 늦은 나이란 없다는 것을 몸으로 느꼈어요.
Jeongwoo felt firsthand that you are never too old to learn.
How old was Jeongwoo when he started learning guitar?
- A teenager
- In his twenties
- Past sixty
- Past forty ✓
What happened after half a year?
- He gave up
- He could play a whole song ✓
- He bought a new guitar
- He started teaching others
What did Jeongwoo's family do after hearing him play?
- Said it was too loud
- Told him to quit guitar
- Started learning guitar with him
- Applauded and looked forward to the next song ✓
🚙 Learning to Drive a Stick Shift
연아는 자동 변속기만 운전해 봤는데 아버지의 수동 차를 배우기로 했어요.
Yeona had only driven automatic cars before, but decided to learn her father's manual car.
처음에는 클러치와 기어를 맞추는 게 어려워서 시동이 계속 꺼졌어요.
At first, coordinating the clutch and gears was so hard that the engine kept stalling.
아버지는 조급해하지 말라며 연아를 차분히 가르쳐 주셨어요.
Her father calmly taught her, telling her not to rush.
몇 주 동안 연습한 끝에 연아는 부드럽게 기어를 바꿀 수 있게 됐어요.
After practicing for a few weeks, Yeona became able to shift gears smoothly.
어느 날 아버지는 연아에게 혼자 동네를 한 바퀴 돌아 보라고 하셨어요.
One day, her father told Yeona to drive around the neighborhood by herself.
언덕길에서 잠깐 긴장했지만 연아는 한 번도 시동을 꺼뜨리지 않고 무사히 돌아왔어요.
She got a little nervous on a hill, but Yeona came back safely without stalling the engine even once.
수동 차를 운전하는 재미를 알게 된 연아는 아버지께 진심으로 감사 인사를 드렸어요.
Having discovered the fun of driving a manual car, Yeona sincerely thanked her father.
What kept happening when Yeona first tried the manual car?
- The car wouldn't start at all
- The engine kept stalling ✓
- The brakes made a strange noise
- She kept turning the wrong way
How did Yeona's father help her?
- He bought her a new car
- He drove for her every time
- He hired a driving instructor
- He taught her calmly and told her not to rush ✓
How did it go when Yeona drove around the neighborhood alone?
- The engine stalled several times on a hill
- She came back safely without stalling ✓
- She got scared and called her father
- She got lost and came back late
🎉 Planning a Surprise Party
친구들은 소영이의 생일에 깜짝 파티를 준비하기로 했어요.
Her friends decided to prepare a surprise party for Soyoung's birthday.
소영이 몰래 장소를 예약하고 케이크를 주문했어요.
They booked a venue and ordered a cake without her knowing.
소영이가 문을 열자마자 친구들이 큰 소리로 축하해 줬어요.
The moment Soyoung opened the door, her friends congratulated her loudly.
소영이는 너무 놀라서 잠깐 말을 잇지 못했어요.
Soyoung was so surprised that she couldn't say anything for a moment.
잠시 후 소영이는 환하게 웃으면서 친구들에게 고맙다고 말했어요.
A moment later, Soyoung smiled brightly and thanked her friends.
모두 함께 케이크 촛불을 끄고 늦게까지 즐거운 시간을 보냈어요.
Together they blew out the candles on the cake and had a great time until late.
소영이는 그날을 오랫동안 잊지 못할 것 같다고 했어요.
Soyoung said she didn't think she would forget that day for a long time.
What did the friends prepare?
- A surprise party ✓
- A trip
- A gift card
- A concert
How did Soyoung react?
- She cried
- She got angry
- She was too surprised to speak ✓
- She left the room
What did Soyoung do a moment later?
- Smiled and thanked them ✓
- Ate the cake alone
- Went home early
- Said she had other plans
🧭 Planning a Career Change
저는 오랫동안 다니던 회사를 그만두고 새로운 분야로 진로를 바꾸기로 했어요.
I decided to quit the company I had worked at for a long time and change my career to a new field.
안정적인 직장을 떠나는 것이 두려웠지만 오래 고민한 끝에 결심했어요.
Leaving a stable job was frightening, but after long deliberation I made up my mind.
저는 밤마다 온라인 강의를 들으며 새로운 기술을 배웠어요.
Every night I learned new skills by listening to online lectures.
쉽지 않은 도전이지만 후회 없이 해 보고 싶어요.
It's not an easy challenge, but I want to try it without regrets.
주말에는 배운 기술을 활용해서 작은 개인 작품을 하나씩 만들어 보고 있어요.
On weekends I'm making small personal projects one by one using the skills I've learned.
가족들은 처음에 걱정했지만 지금은 제 선택을 믿고 응원해 줘요.
My family was worried at first, but now they trust my choice and support me.
언젠가 새로운 분야에서 제 능력을 인정받는 날이 오기를 바라요.
I hope that someday the day will come when my abilities are recognized in the new field.
What did I decide to do?
- Ask for a promotion
- Change my career to a new field ✓
- Take a long vacation
- Move to another city
What did I do every night?
- Met with mentors
- Went to the gym
- Listened to online lectures ✓
- Wrote in a journal
What is my family's attitude now?
- They trust my choice and support me ✓
- They keep opposing it
- They tell me to go back to the company
- They show no interest
📝 Writing a Recommendation Letter
후배가 대학원 지원을 위한 추천서를 부탁했어요.
A junior colleague asked Taeho for a recommendation letter for a graduate school application.
태호는 후배의 성실했던 모습을 떠올리며 정성껏 글을 썼어요.
Taeho recalled how diligent his junior had been and wrote it with great care.
며칠에 걸쳐 여러 번 고쳐 쓰며 내용을 다듬었어요.
Over several days, he revised it many times to polish the content.
후배는 합격 소식을 전하며 태호에게 진심으로 고마워했어요.
The junior colleague shared the news of getting accepted and thanked Taeho sincerely.
태호는 자기 일처럼 기뻐하며 후배에게 축하 인사를 건넸어요.
Taeho was as happy as if it were his own success and congratulated his junior colleague.
며칠 뒤 두 사람은 오랜만에 만나 저녁을 함께 먹었어요.
A few days later, the two met for the first time in a while and had dinner together.
후배는 언젠가 자신도 누군가에게 힘이 되는 선배가 되고 싶다고 말했어요.
The junior colleague said that someday she also wanted to become a senior who could be a source of strength for someone.
What did the junior colleague ask for?
- A loan
- A gift
- A job
- A recommendation letter ✓
What news did the junior colleague share?
- She was rejected
- She moved abroad
- She quit her job
- She got accepted ✓
What kind of person did the junior colleague say she wants to become?
- A famous professor
- Someone who earns a lot of money
- Someone who works abroad
- A senior who supports others ✓
🗺️ Disagreeing with a Friend About Travel Plans
현서와 민규는 함께 부산으로 여행을 가기로 했어요.
Hyunseo and Mingyu decided to travel to Busan together.
그런데 여행 일정을 짜다가 두 사람의 의견이 갈렸어요.
But while planning the itinerary, the two of them disagreed.
현서는 해변에서 쉬고 싶어했고 민규는 관광지를 많이 돌아보고 싶어했어요.
Hyunseo wanted to relax at the beach, while Mingyu wanted to visit many tourist spots.
결국 두 사람은 하루는 해변에서 쉬고 하루는 관광하기로 절충했어요.
In the end, the two of them compromised: one day resting at the beach, one day sightseeing.
여행 첫날 두 사람은 해변에서 바다를 보며 여유롭게 시간을 보냈어요.
On the first day of the trip, the two of them spent a relaxing time at the beach looking at the sea.
다음 날에는 시장과 전망대 등 여러 관광지를 바쁘게 돌아다녔어요.
The next day, they busily went around many tourist spots, such as a market and an observation deck.
서로 양보한 덕분에 두 사람 모두 만족스러운 여행을 할 수 있었어요.
Thanks to giving way to each other, both of them were able to have a satisfying trip.
Why did Hyunseo and Mingyu disagree while planning?
- They had different budgets
- They couldn't decide on a hotel
- They wanted different things from the trip ✓
- One of them couldn't take time off
How did they resolve their disagreement?
- Hyunseo gave up her idea completely
- They split the trip into a beach day and a sightseeing day ✓
- They decided to travel separately
- They canceled the trip entirely
Which of the following matches the text?
- They toured many sights on the first day
- Mingyu wanted to rest at the beach
- Both of them were satisfied with the trip ✓
- They ended up traveling separately
🧳 Preparing for a Job Transfer
회사에서 태호에게 지방 지사로 발령을 냈어요.
The company assigned Taeho to a branch office in the provinces.
갑작스러운 소식에 처음에는 당황했지만 태호는 곧 마음을 정리했어요.
The sudden news startled him at first, but Taeho soon collected himself.
새로운 지역에서 살 집을 알아보고 이사 준비를 시작했어요.
He looked for a place to live in the new area and began preparing to move.
친구들은 송별회를 열어 주며 태호를 응원해 줬어요.
His friends held a farewell party and cheered him on.
새 지사에 출근한 첫날, 태호는 낯선 동료들에게 먼저 다가가 인사를 건넸어요.
On his first day at the new branch, Taeho went up to his unfamiliar coworkers first and greeted them.
동료들도 태호를 따뜻하게 맞아 주어서 생각보다 빨리 적응할 수 있었어요.
His coworkers also welcomed Taeho warmly, so he was able to adjust faster than expected.
태호는 주말마다 친구들과 영상 통화를 하며 새로운 생활에 대해 이야기했어요.
Every weekend, Taeho video-called his friends and talked about his new life.
What did the company decide for Taeho?
- To give him a promotion
- To send him abroad for training
- To transfer him to a branch office in the provinces ✓
- To let him retire early
How did Taeho's friends react to the news?
- They tried to talk him out of moving
- They asked to move with him
- They stopped contacting him
- They held a farewell party for him ✓
How did Taeho do at the new branch?
- He adjusted faster than expected ✓
- He often argued with coworkers
- He couldn't adjust and came back
- He didn't greet his coworkers