Daily life 3: 20 TOPIK II reading passages, each with translated sentences and comprehension questions.
🏯 A Trip to Gyeongju
지난달에 혼자 경주로 여행을 갔어요.
Last month I traveled to Gyeongju alone.
기차에서 내려서 버스로 갈아탔어요.
I got off the train and transferred to a bus.
산 정상에서 보는 경치가 정말 아름다웠어요.
The view from the mountain summit was really beautiful.
계단이 많아서 조금 힘들었지만 즐거웠어요.
There were a lot of stairs so it was a bit tiring, but it was fun.
산에서 내려와서 근처에 있는 오래된 절을 구경했어요.
After coming down the mountain, I looked around an old temple nearby.
저녁에는 작은 식당에서 따뜻한 비빔밥을 먹었어요.
In the evening, I ate a warm bibimbap at a small restaurant.
혼자 떠난 여행이었지만 전혀 외롭지 않고 마음이 편했어요.
It was a trip I took alone, but I wasn't lonely at all and felt at ease.
Where did the person travel to?
- Gyeongju ✓
- Seoul
- Busan
- Jeju Island
How did they get around after the train?
- Walked the whole way
- Transferred to a bus ✓
- Rented a car
- Took a taxi
What made the trip a little tiring?
- Many stairs ✓
- Bad weather
- Heavy luggage
- A long train ride
🛗 The Broken Elevator
민호는 아파트에 들어가 엘리베이터를 타려고 했지만 점검 중이라는 안내문을 보았어요.
Minho entered his apartment building and tried to take the elevator, but he saw a notice saying it was under inspection.
그래서 무거운 가방을 들고 계단으로 올라가기 시작했어요.
So he started going up the stairs carrying his heavy bag.
몇 층 올라가지 않았을 때 이웃을 만났고, 이웃도 엘리베이터를 이용할 수 없어서 걸어 올라가고 있었어요.
After going up only a few floors, he met a neighbor who was also walking because the elevator could not be used.
두 사람은 이야기를 나누면서 함께 계단을 올라갔어요.
The two climbed the stairs together while talking.
알고 보니 그 이웃은 민호네 바로 위층에 사는 사람이었어요.
It turned out that the neighbor lived on the floor right above Minho's.
이야기를 하다 보니 계단을 오르는 것이 생각보다 힘들지 않았어요.
As they talked, climbing the stairs was not as hard as he had expected.
그날 이후 민호와 이웃은 마주치면 반갑게 인사하는 사이가 되었어요.
After that day, Minho and the neighbor greeted each other warmly whenever they met.
Why did Minho use the stairs?
- He wanted to exercise.
- The elevator was under inspection. ✓
- He was afraid of elevators.
- He was going to a different building.
Who did Minho meet on the stairs?
- A neighbor ✓
- A friend from school
- A delivery person
- A building manager
Which of the following matches the text?
- Climbing the stairs was very hard.
- The neighbor lives right above Minho. ✓
- Minho went up the stairs without a bag.
- The neighbor went up by elevator.
💼 My First Job Interview
원하던 회사에서 면접을 보라는 연락을 받고 며칠 동안 밤새워 연습했어요.
After getting a call for an interview from my dream company, I stayed up all night practicing for days.
면접 당일 너무 떨려서 제실력을 다 발휘하지 못한 것 같아 많이 아쉬웠어요.
On the day of the interview, I was so nervous that I felt disappointed for not being able to demonstrate my full ability.
하지만 면접관이 제 솔직한 답변을 좋게 봐주셨는지 최종 합격 통지를 받았어요.
However, perhaps because the interviewer appreciated my honest answers, I received the final acceptance notification.
합격 소식을 들은 순간 그동안의 노력이 보상받는 기분이라 눈물이 났어요.
The moment I heard the news, tears came to my eyes as I felt all my hard work had paid off.
가장 먼저 부모님께 전화를 드려 기쁜 소식을 전했어요.
The first thing I did was call my parents and share the good news.
부모님께서는 그동안 고생 많았다며 진심으로 축하해 주셨어요.
My parents congratulated me from the heart, saying I had worked very hard.
다음 달 첫 출근을 앞두고 이제는 설레는 마음으로 준비하고 있어요.
With my first day at work coming up next month, I'm now preparing with excitement.
How did the speaker feel immediately after finishing the interview?
- Confident and excited
- Disappointed because they were too nervous ✓
- Angry at the interviewer's questions
- Indifferent about the result
Why did the speaker cry when receiving the final result?
- Because they felt their hard work was rewarded upon passing ✓
- Because they failed the interview
- Because the company postponed the joining date
- Because they had to move to another city
What did the speaker do first after hearing the news of passing?
- Called their parents ✓
- Threw a party with friends
- Wrote a thank-you letter to the interviewer
- Went to work at the company right away
⛺ My First Camping Experience
친구들과 함께 차에 장비를 실어 숲속 캠핑장으로 떠났어요.
I loaded gear into the car with my friends and left for a campsite in the forest.
텐트를 치는 과정에서 설명서가 헷갈려 시간이 다소 오래 걸렸어요.
In the process of setting up the tent, the manual was confusing, so it took quite a long time.
밤에는 모닥불을 피워 놓고 도란도란 이야기를 나누며 밤하늘의 별을 감상했어요.
At night, we built a campfire, chattered together, and admired the stars in the night sky.
불편함도 있었지만 자연 속에서 보낸 그날 밤은 잊지 못할 추억이 되었어요.
Although there were inconveniences, that night spent in nature became an unforgettable memory.
다음 날 아침에는 새소리에 눈을 떠서 숲속을 천천히 산책했어요.
The next morning, I woke up to birdsong and took a slow walk through the forest.
떠나기 전에는 우리가 머문 자리의 쓰레기를 깨끗이 치웠어요.
Before leaving, we cleaned up all the trash from the spot where we had stayed.
다음에는 텐트 치는 법을 미리 연습해서 다시 오기로 했어요.
We decided to practice setting up the tent beforehand and come back next time.
Why did setting up the tent take long?
- Because it was raining heavily
- Because the manual was confusing ✓
- Because the tent was broken
- Because they lost the tent poles
What did they do at night around the campfire?
- Sang songs with a guitar
- Cooked a heavy dinner
- Chatted together and admired the stars ✓
- Slept inside the car
What did the speaker do the next morning?
- Slept in late
- Bought a new tent
- Went fishing at a lake
- Took a slow walk in the forest ✓
🏪 My First Convenience Store Job
대학생인 저는 방학 동안 집 앞 편의점에서 아르바이트를 시작했어요.
I'm a college student, and during vacation I started a part-time job at the convenience store in front of my house.
편의점 일은 간단할 거라고 생각했는데 실제로는 할 일이 정말 많았어요.
I thought convenience store work would be simple, but in reality there was a lot to do.
계산은 물론 물건 정리와 택배 접수, 공과금 수납까지 해야 했어요.
On top of running the register, I also had to stock shelves, accept packages, and even take utility bill payments.
첫날에는 택배 접수 방법을 몰라서 손님을 오래 기다리게 했어요.
On the first day, I didn't know how to accept packages, so I kept a customer waiting a long time.
다행히 그 손님은 괜찮다며 천천히 하라고 웃어 주셨어요.
Fortunately, the customer smiled and said it was fine and to take my time.
그 후 점장님께 일을 하나씩 다시 배우고 메모장에 순서를 적어 두었어요.
After that, I relearned each task from the store manager one by one and wrote the steps down in a notepad.
한 달이 지난 지금은 혼자서도 가게를 볼 수 있게 되었어요.
Now, a month later, I can look after the store on my own.
Why did the writer keep a customer waiting on the first day?
- The register was broken
- Didn't know how to accept packages ✓
- The manager was away
- Was busy stocking shelves
What did the writer do to get better at the job?
- Learned at another convenience store
- Asked the customer to handle the package
- Relearned from the manager and noted the steps ✓
- Cut work hours in half
Which of the following matches the text?
- There was more work than expected ✓
- The customer got very angry on day one
- The writer still can't work alone
- You only need to run the register
🚚 Moving to a New Neighborhood
오랫동안 정들었던 동네를 떠나 새로운 집으로 이사를 하게 되었어요.
I moved to a new house, leaving behind the neighborhood I had grown attached to for a long time.
짐을 포장하고 정리하는 과정이 생각보다 훨씬 힘들고 복잡했어요.
The process of packing and organizing my belongings was much harder and more complicated than I expected.
그래도 짐 정리를 모두 마치고 창밖을 바라보니 탁 트인 풍경이 마음에 들었어요.
Still, after finishing all the unpacking and looking out the window, I really liked the wide-open view.
비록 몸은 고단했지만 새로운 곳에서 시작할 일상이 기대되기 시작했어요.
Although my body was exhausted, I started looking forward to the new daily life beginning in this place.
다음 날에는 동네를 한 바퀴 돌며 가까운 시장과 공원의 위치를 알아 두었어요.
The next day, I walked around the neighborhood and found out where the nearby market and park were.
공원에는 산책로가 잘 조성되어 있어서 아침마다 걷기에 좋을 것 같았어요.
The park had well-kept walking paths, so it seemed like a good place to walk every morning.
예전 동네가 가끔 그립겠지만 이곳에도 곧 정이 들 거라고 믿어요.
I'll probably miss my old neighborhood sometimes, but I believe I'll soon grow attached to this place too.
What did the speaker feel while packing and organizing their stuff?
- It was easier than expected.
- It was very fun and exciting.
- It took only ten minutes.
- It was much harder and more complex than expected. ✓
What made the speaker feel better after finishing moving?
- Eating a big meal with neighbors
- Receiving a gift from a friend
- Taking a long shower
- Looking at the wide-open view out the window ✓
What did the speaker do the day after moving?
- Went back to the old neighborhood
- Walked around and found the market and park ✓
- Unpacked at home all day
- Invited the neighbors over
📦 Moving Boxes for a Friend
지훈이는 이사하는 친구를 도와주기로 했어요.
Jihun decided to help a friend who was moving.
아침부터 함께 짐을 옮기느라 땀을 많이 흘렸어요.
They sweated a lot from morning on, carrying boxes together.
무거운 상자를 나르면서도 두 사람은 계속 농담을 주고받았어요.
Even while carrying heavy boxes, the two kept joking with each other.
이사가 끝난 후 친구는 지훈이에게 저녁을 사줬어요.
After the move was finished, his friend bought him dinner.
식당에서 두 사람은 하루 동안 있었던 일을 이야기하며 웃었어요.
At the restaurant, the two laughed as they talked about everything that had happened that day.
친구는 지훈이가 없었으면 이사를 끝내지 못했을 거라고 말했어요.
His friend said he couldn't have finished the move without Jihun.
몸은 피곤했지만 지훈이는 친구에게 도움이 된 것 같아서 마음이 뿌듯했어요.
Although his body was tired, Jihun felt proud that he had been of help to his friend.
What did Jihun do?
- He moved into a new house
- He sold his old house
- He bought furniture
- He helped a friend move ✓
What did the friend do afterward?
- He gave Jihun money
- He apologized
- He gave him a gift
- He bought him dinner ✓
Which of the following matches the text?
- Jihun carried the boxes alone on moving day
- The friend finished moving thanks to Jihun ✓
- The two didn't talk while carrying boxes
- Jihun wasn't tired after dinner
📦 Moving to a New Office
우리 회사는 다음 달에 시내 중심가의 새 건물로 사무실을 옮겨요.
Next month, our company is moving its office to a new building downtown.
새 사무실은 지하철역과 가까워서 출근 시간이 많이 줄어들 듯해요.
The new office is close to a subway station, so it seems my commute will get much shorter.
하지만 짐을 싸는 일은 생각보다 쉽지 않았어요.
But packing turned out to be harder than I thought.
서랍 속에서 몇 년 동안 한 번도 보지 않은 서류가 잔뜩 나왔거든요.
That's because piles of documents I hadn't looked at even once in years came out of my drawers.
팀원들과 의논해서 필요한 서류만 남기고 나머지는 모두 정리하기로 했어요.
After talking it over with my team, we decided to keep only the necessary documents and clear out the rest.
상자 열 개가 넘던 짐이 세 개로 줄어서 모두 깜짝 놀랐어요.
Everyone was surprised when our things shrank from more than ten boxes to three.
새 사무실에서는 처음부터 깔끔하게 일을 시작할 수 있을 것 같아요.
I think we'll be able to start fresh and tidy from day one in the new office.
What does the writer expect from the new office?
- A bigger office
- More team members
- A small raise
- A shorter commute ✓
Why was packing not easy?
- Many old documents turned up ✓
- There weren't enough boxes
- Team members didn't help
- The moving date suddenly changed
Which of the following matches the text?
- The company has already moved
- The new office is far from the subway
- The team decided to take every document
- After sorting, things fit in three boxes ✓
🐕 Volunteering at the Animal Shelter
주말을 의미 있게 보내고 싶어서 유기견 보호소로 봉사활동을 다녀왔어요.
Wanting to spend my weekend meaningfully, I went to do volunteer work at an abandoned dog shelter.
강아지들의 견사를 청소하고 함께 산책을 하며 시간을 보냈어요.
I spent time cleaning the dogs' kennels and going on walks with them.
처음에는 사람을 경계하던 아이들이 점차 마음을 열고 꼬리를 칠 때 보람을 느꼈어요.
I felt rewarded when the dogs, who were wary of people at first, gradually opened their hearts and wagged their tails.
앞으로도 시간이 날 때마다 정기적으로 방문하여 힘을 보탤 생각이에요.
I plan to visit regularly whenever I have time in the future to lend a helping hand.
돌아오기 전에 강아지 한 마리가 제 곁을 떠나지 않아서 발걸음이 잘 떨어지지 않았어요.
Before I left, one puppy wouldn't leave my side, so it was hard to walk away.
보호소 직원은 이런 아이들이 좋은 가족을 만나려면 많은 관심이 필요하다고 했어요.
A shelter worker said that dogs like these need a lot of attention to find a good family.
집에 돌아와서는 친구들에게도 봉사활동을 함께 하자고 권했어요.
After getting home, I suggested to my friends that they volunteer with me too.
Why did the speaker go to the animal shelter?
- To do volunteer work meaningfully over the weekend ✓
- To adopt a new puppy
- To work as a professional vet
- To look for a lost pet
When did the speaker feel a sense of fulfillment?
- When they finished eating lunch
- When the dogs opened up and wagged their tails ✓
- When they received money for the work
- When they returned home early
What did the shelter worker say was needed?
- Expensive dog food
- A big play yard
- A lot of attention ✓
- More veterinarians
🏃 Running for Health
최근 체력이 떨어지고 쉽게 피로를 느껴 매일 아침 러닝을 시작했어요.
Recently, feeling my stamina drop and getting tired easily, I started running every morning.
첫 일주일은 숨이 차고 온몸이 쑤셔서 그만두고 싶은 마음이 굴뚝같았어요.
For the first week, I was out of breath and my whole body ached, so I desperately wanted to quit.
포기하지 않고 한 달 동안 꾸준히 달리다 보니 몸도 가벼워지고 수면의 질도 좋아졌어요.
Without giving up, after running consistently for a month, my body felt lighter and my sleep quality improved.
작은 습관의 변화가 삶 전체에 긍정적인 에너지를 불러올 수 있음을 깨달았어요.
I realized that a small change in habit could bring positive energy to my entire life.
처음에는 동네 한 바퀴도 힘들었는데 이제는 삼십 분을 쉬지 않고 달릴 수 있어요.
At first even one lap around the neighborhood was hard, but now I can run for thirty minutes without stopping.
요즘은 달리기 전과 후에 가벼운 스트레칭도 꼭 해요.
These days, I always do some light stretching before and after running, too.
앞으로도 무리하지 않는 선에서 꾸준히 달리는 습관을 이어 갈 생각이에요.
I plan to keep up the habit of running steadily without overdoing it.
Why did the speaker start running every morning?
- To prepare for a marathon
- Because a doctor strictly ordered it
- To meet new friends in the neighborhood
- Because their stamina dropped and they felt tired easily ✓
What benefit did the speaker experience after running for a month?
- They gained a lot of weight.
- Their leg got injured.
- Their body felt lighter and sleep quality improved. ✓
- They stopped needing morning coffee.
How long can the speaker now run without stopping?
- Ten minutes
- One hour
- Only one lap around the neighborhood
- Thirty minutes ✓
🏺 First Time Making Pottery
주말을 맞아 도자기 공방에서 컵 만들기 원데이 클래스를 체험했어요.
Over the weekend, I experienced a one-day cup-making class at a pottery workshop.
물레 위에 흙을 올려놓고 모양을 잡는 것이 생각보다 훨씬 섬세한 작업이었어요.
Putting clay on the potter's wheel and shaping it was much more delicate work than I thought.
손끝의 미세한 힘조절에 따라 모양이 계속 바뀌어서 집중력을 발휘해야 했어요.
The shape kept changing depending on the delicate pressure of my fingertips, requiring high concentration.
비뚤배뚤하지만 세상에 하나뿐인 나만의 컵이 완성되어 정말 뜻깊었어요.
It was crooked, but it was deeply meaningful because my very own unique cup was created.
완성한 컵은 가마에서 구워야 해서 두 주 뒤에 받을 수 있다고 했어요.
Since the finished cup had to be fired in a kiln, I was told I could get it two weeks later.
컵을 받을 날을 기다리며 어떤 차를 담아 마실지 즐겁게 상상하고 있어요.
While waiting for the day I get the cup, I'm happily imagining what kind of tea I'll drink from it.
다음에는 가족들에게 선물할 그릇도 직접 만들어 보고 싶어요.
Next time, I want to try making bowls myself to give to my family as gifts.
What kind of activity did the speaker try at the workshop?
- Painting on canvas
- Baking bread in an oven
- Making a pottery cup on a wheel ✓
- Making wooden furniture
Why was the pottery making special to the speaker?
- Because it was sold for a high price
- Because it turned out perfectly straight
- Because the teacher made most of it
- Because it resulted in a unique cup made by themselves ✓
Why couldn't the speaker get the cup right away?
- It had to be fired in a kiln ✓
- The cup broke
- The class fee wasn't paid
- It had to be made again
📵 A Day Without a Smartphone
스마트폰 중독에서 벗어나고자 하루 동안 디지털 디톡스를 시도해 보았어요.
To break free from smartphone addiction, I attempted a digital detox for one day.
처음 몇 시간은 불안하고 손이 허전했지만 곧 주변의 풍경이 눈에 들어오기 시작했어요.
For the first few hours I felt anxious and my hands felt empty, but soon the surrounding scenery caught my eye.
밀린 종이 책을 읽고 가족들과 얼굴을 맞대며 긴 대화를 나누었어요.
I read paper books I had put off and had long face-to-face conversations with my family.
화면에서 눈을 떼니 마음이 훨씬 평화로워지고 여유가 생기는 것을 경험했어요.
Taking my eyes off the screen, I experienced feeling much more peaceful and relaxed.
저녁에 다시 스마트폰을 켜 보니 급한 연락은 생각보다 많지 않았어요.
When I turned my smartphone back on in the evening, there were fewer urgent messages than I had expected.
그동안 습관처럼 화면을 들여다보며 시간을 낭비했다는 것을 알게 되었어요.
I realized that I had been wasting time staring at the screen out of habit.
그래서 앞으로는 잠들기 전 한 시간만큼은 스마트폰을 멀리 두기로 했어요.
So from now on, I decided to keep my smartphone away for at least one hour before going to bed.
What did the speaker attempt to do for one day?
- Do a digital detox without a smartphone ✓
- Buy a brand new smartphone
- Fast without eating any food
- Travel overseas without a map
What positive change did the speaker experience by taking a break from screens?
- They earned extra money.
- They felt more peaceful and relaxed. ✓
- They finished all their work projects.
- Their eyesight immediately improved.
What did the speaker decide to do from now on?
- Stop using a smartphone altogether
- Do a digital detox every day
- Keep the phone away an hour before bed ✓
- Stop buying paper books
⛰️ Night Hike for City Lights
답답한 마음을 털어내고자 손전등을 챙겨 밤 산행을 도전해 보았어요.
To shake off my frustrated feelings, I grabbed a flashlight and tried a night mountain hike.
어두운 산길을 오르는 것은 조금 무서웠지만 신발 끈을 조여 매고 천천히 걸었어요.
Climbing the dark mountain trail was a bit scary, but I tied my shoelaces tight and walked slowly.
마침내 정상에 도착하자 반짝이는 도시의 야경이 눈앞에 펼쳐졌어요.
When I finally reached the summit, the sparkling night view of the city unfolded before my eyes.
시원한 산바람을 맞으며 야경을 바라보니 스트레스가 눈 녹듯 사라졌어요.
Looking at the night view while feeling the cool mountain breeze, my stress melted away like snow.
한참 동안 정상에 머물며 휴대폰으로 야경 사진을 몇 장 찍었어요.
I stayed at the summit for a long while and took a few photos of the night view with my phone.
내려오는 길에는 손전등 불빛에 의지해 더 조심스럽게 발을 디뎠어요.
On the way down, I relied on the light of my flashlight and stepped even more carefully.
몸은 조금 피곤했지만 다음 달에도 다시 오고 싶다는 생각이 들었어요.
My body was a little tired, but I found myself wanting to come again next month.
What item did the speaker bring for the night hike?
- A flashlight ✓
- A camera tripod
- A camping tent
- A trekking pole
How did the speaker feel after looking at the night view at the top?
- They regretted going up so late.
- Their stress disappeared completely. ✓
- They became too cold to stay.
- They got scared of getting lost.
What did the speaker do at the summit?
- Pitched a tent and slept
- Called a friend
- Cooked and ate hot ramen
- Took photos of the night view with a phone ✓
🍵 A Calm Moment with Traditional Tea
바쁜 일상 속에서 잠시 여유를 찾고자 조용한 찻집을 방문했어요.
Looking to find a moment of leisure amidst my busy routine, I visited a quiet teahouse.
은은한 향이 나는 녹차를 다기에 우려내어 천천히 마셨어요.
I brewed delicately scented green tea in a teapot and drank it slowly.
따뜻한 차 한 잔이 몸을 따뜻하게 감싸주면서 복잡했던 생각들이 정돈되었어요.
As a warm cup of tea wrapped my body in warmth, my cluttered thoughts became organized.
나를 돌아볼 수 있는 이런 고요한 시간이 가끔은 꼭 필요하다고 느꼈어요.
I felt that quiet time like this to reflect on myself is definitely needed sometimes.
찻집 주인은 차를 맛있게 우리려면 물의 온도가 중요하다고 알려 주었어요.
The teahouse owner told me that the water temperature is important for brewing good tea.
나오는 길에 집에서도 마실 수 있도록 녹차를 조금 샀어요.
On the way out, I bought a little green tea so I could drink it at home too.
이제는 주말 아침마다 차 한 잔으로 하루를 여유롭게 시작하려고 해요.
Now I plan to start each weekend morning leisurely with a cup of tea.
Why did the speaker visit the teahouse?
- To meet a client for work
- To wait out the heavy rain
- To learn how to bake desserts
- To find a moment of leisure in a busy life ✓
What effect did drinking the warm tea have on the speaker?
- It made them feel more sleepy.
- It made them burn their tongue.
- It organized their cluttered thoughts. ✓
- It made them want to leave quickly.
What did the teahouse owner say was important for brewing good tea?
- The water temperature ✓
- Expensive tea leaves
- A pretty teacup
- The amount of sugar
🚲 Fixing My Own Bicycle
자전거를 타고 출근하던 중 갑자기 타이어에 펑크가 났어요.
While commuting on my bicycle, I suddenly got a flat tire.
수리점에 갈 시간이 없어서 인터넷 영상을 보며 직접 튜브를 교체해 보기로 했어요.
Having no time to go to a repair shop, I decided to replace the inner tube myself while watching internet videos.
손에 기름때가 묻고 서툴렀지만 끝내 스스로 고쳐내자 큰 성취감을 느꼈어요.
My hands got covered in grease and I was clumsy, but fixing it by myself in the end gave me a great sense of accomplishment.
이제는 간단한 자전거 정비쯤은 혼자서도 잘해낼 수 있다는 자신감이 생겼어요.
Now I have gained confidence that I can handle simple bike maintenance on my own.
동료들에게 이 이야기를 했더니 모두 대단하다며 놀라워했어요.
When I told my coworkers about it, they were all surprised and said it was impressive.
그 뒤로 가방에 작은 공구와 여분의 튜브를 늘 넣고 다녀요.
Since then, I always carry small tools and a spare tube in my bag.
다음에는 브레이크를 점검하는 방법도 배워 볼 생각이에요.
Next, I plan to learn how to check the brakes too.
Why did the speaker decide to fix the bicycle themselves?
- Because repair shops were closed permanently
- Because a friend gave them spare tools
- Because they had no time to go to a repair shop ✓
- Because they were a professional mechanic
How did the speaker feel after successfully replacing the tire tube?
- Exhausted and regretful
- Indifferent since it was easy
- Anxious about breaking the bike again
- Accomplished and confident about simple maintenance ✓
What has the speaker been carrying in their bag since then?
- A bike repair book
- Small tools and a spare tube ✓
- A note with the repair shop's phone number
- A towel to wipe their hands
🍞 Baking Sourdough Bread at Home
집에서 천연 발효종을 이용해 건강한 빵을 구워보기로 마음먹었어요.
I decided to bake healthy bread at home using natural sourdough starter.
밀가루 반죽을 오랫동안 치대고 밤새 발효시키는 기다림의 시간이 필요했어요.
It required time and patience to knead the dough for a long time and ferment it overnight.
오븐에서 고소한 냄새를 풍기며 노릇하게 구워진 빵을 꺼낼 때 쾌감을 느꼈어요.
I felt a rush of delight when taking out the golden-baked bread emitting a savory aroma from the oven.
정성과 시간이 많이 들어가는 만큼 직접 만든 빵의 맛은 사 먹는 것과 비교할 수 없었어요.
As much as it took effort and time, the taste of homemade bread was incomparable to store-bought ones.
남은 빵은 이웃에게 나누어 드렸더니 무척 좋아하셨어요.
I shared the leftover bread with my neighbor, who was very pleased.
이웃분은 다음에 만드는 방법을 알려 달라고 부탁하셨어요.
My neighbor asked me to show them how to make it next time.
다음에는 통밀가루를 넣어 더 건강한 빵에 도전해 보려고 해요.
Next time, I'm going to try making even healthier bread with whole wheat flour.
What process was necessary before baking the sourdough bread?
- Boiling the flour in water
- Adding sugar and frying it in oil
- Freezing the dough for three days
- Kneading dough and fermenting it overnight ✓
How did the speaker compare homemade bread to store-bought bread?
- Homemade bread was too dry.
- Store-bought bread tasted much better.
- Both tasted completely identical.
- The taste of homemade bread was incomparable due to effort and time. ✓
What did the neighbor ask the speaker to do?
- Bake more bread
- Lend them the oven
- Teach them how to make the bread ✓
- Share some of the starter
🎭 My First Amateur Stage Play
시민 연극 동아리에 가입하여 몇 달간 연습한 끝에 드디어 무대에 올랐어요.
After joining a community drama club and practicing for several months, I finally stood on stage.
막이 오르고 객석의 조명이 꺼지자 심장이 터질 듯이 뛰기 시작했어요.
As the curtain rose and the auditorium lights went out, my heart started pounding as if it would burst.
상대 배우의 눈을 보며 대사를 주고받다 보니 어느새 연기에 몰입할 수 있었어요.
Exchanging lines while looking into my co-actor's eyes, I found myself immersed in acting before I knew it.
공연이 끝나고 관객들의 박수갈채가 터져 나왔을 때 무한한 감동을 느꼈어요.
When the performance ended and applause erupted from the audience, I felt infinite emotion.
막이 내린 후 무대 뒤에서 단원들과 껴안으며 서로 수고했다고 인사했어요.
After the curtain fell, the other members and I hugged backstage and told each other we had done a great job.
객석에서 공연을 본 가족들도 꽃다발을 건네며 축하해 주었어요.
My family, who watched from the audience, also congratulated me and handed me a bouquet.
이번 무대를 통해 용기를 얻어 다음 공연에서는 더 큰 역할에 도전해 보고 싶어요.
This performance gave me courage, and I'd like to try a bigger role in the next show.
How long did the speaker practice before going on stage?
- A few days
- Over three years
- One week
- Several months ✓
What helped the speaker get immersed in acting despite being nervous?
- Closing eyes and breathing deeply
- Reading lines off a hidden paper script
- Exchanging lines looking at the fellow actor's eyes ✓
- Focusing on the bright lights above
Which of the following matches the text?
- Their family watched and congratulated the speaker ✓
- The speaker forgot lines during the show
- The audience left quietly after the show
- The speaker decided never to act on stage again
🖼️ A Peaceful Day at the Art Museum
평소 관심 있던 현대 미술 작가의 특별 전시회가 열려 미술관을 찾았어요.
A special exhibition of a contemporary artist I was interested in was held, so I visited the art museum.
작품 하나하나마다 담긴 의미를 도슨트의 설명과 함께 들으니 이해하기가 쉬웠어요.
Listening to the docent's explanation of the meaning behind each artwork made it easy to understand.
그림을 감상하며 바쁜 일상 속에서 놓쳤던 생각들을 되돌아볼 수 있었어요.
Appreciating the paintings, I was able to reflect on thoughts I had missed in my busy daily life.
전시를 다 보고 나오는 길에 마음이 한결 풍요로워진 것을 느꼈어요.
On my way out after finishing the exhibition, I felt my mind became much richer.
출구 옆 기념품 가게에서 가장 마음에 들었던 그림의 엽서를 한 장 샀어요.
At the gift shop by the exit, I bought a postcard of the painting I liked most.
집에 돌아와 그 엽서를 책상 앞 벽에 붙여 두었어요.
When I got home, I put that postcard up on the wall in front of my desk.
앞으로는 한 달에 한 번쯤 전시회를 보러 다니려고 해요.
From now on, I'm going to go see an exhibition about once a month.
What helped the speaker understand the meaning of the artworks easily?
- Listening to the docent's explanation ✓
- Reading a thick book before going
- Asking other visitors questions
- Searching on a mobile app during the tour
How did the speaker feel when leaving the art museum?
- Felt that their mind had become much richer ✓
- Exhausted from standing too long
- Disappointed by the small number of paintings
- Confused about modern art concepts
What did the speaker buy at the gift shop?
- The artist's art book
- A postcard of a painting ✓
- A small picture frame
- An exhibition poster
🚇 The Subway Card
수진은 지하철을 타려고 교통카드를 찾았지만 가방 안에 카드가 없었어요.
Sujin looked for her transportation card to take the subway, but it was not in her bag.
집에 두고 왔을 수도 있다고 생각했지만, 이미 지하철역에 도착한 상태였어요.
She thought she might have left it at home, but she had already arrived at the subway station.
다행히 지갑 안에 충전된 다른 교통카드가 있어서 그것으로 지하철을 탔어요.
Fortunately, she had another charged transportation card in her wallet, so she used it to take the subway.
덕분에 수진은 늦지 않게 회사에 도착할 수 있었어요.
Thanks to that, Sujin was able to get to work on time.
저녁에 집에 돌아와 보니 교통카드는 책상 위에 그대로 놓여 있었어요.
When she got home in the evening, she found the transportation card still lying on her desk.
수진은 카드를 한 장 더 가지고 있어서 정말 다행이라고 생각했어요.
Sujin thought she was really lucky to have had one more card.
그날 이후로 수진은 집을 나서기 전에 교통카드를 꼭 확인하게 되었어요.
Since that day, Sujin always checks for her transportation card before leaving home.
What problem did Sujin have at the subway station?
- She forgot her wallet.
- She missed the subway.
- She could not find her transportation card. ✓
- She did not know the station.
How was Sujin able to take the subway?
- She used another transportation card. ✓
- A friend gave her money.
- She went back home.
- She bought a new wallet.
Where was the transportation card Sujin was first looking for?
- It was in her wallet.
- It was on her desk at work.
- It was at the subway station.
- It was on her desk at home. ✓
🎬 Early for the Movie
현우는 친구와 영화를 보기 위해 미리 표를 예매했어요.
Hyunwoo reserved tickets in advance to watch a movie with his friend.
영화관에 도착한 뒤 확인해 보니 상영 시간이 한 시간 뒤였어요.
After arriving at the theater, he checked and found that the screening was an hour later.
두 사람은 근처 서점에서 시간을 보내다가 영화관으로 돌아갔어요.
The two spent time at a nearby bookstore and then returned to the theater.
영화관에 돌아왔을 때는 상영 시작까지 십 분쯤 남아 있었어요.
When they got back to the theater, there were about ten minutes left before the screening started.
영화는 기대했던 것보다 훨씬 재미있어서 두 사람 모두 만족했어요.
The movie was much more fun than they had expected, so they were both satisfied.
영화가 끝난 뒤 두 사람은 근처 식당에서 영화에 대해 이야기를 나눴어요.
After the movie ended, the two talked about it at a nearby restaurant.
현우는 다음부터 예매할 때 상영 시간을 더 꼼꼼히 확인하기로 했어요.
Hyunwoo decided to check the screening time more carefully the next time he books.
Why did Hyunwoo and his friend go to a bookstore?
- The movie started an hour later than they expected. ✓
- The movie was sold out.
- They wanted to buy movie tickets.
- The movie theater was closed.
When did Hyunwoo reserve the movie tickets?
- After the movie
- At the bookstore
- At the theater
- In advance ✓
What did the two do after the movie ended?
- They went back to the bookstore.
- They talked about the movie at a restaurant. ✓
- They watched another movie.
- They each went straight home.