Daily life 4: 20 TOPIK II reading passages, each with translated sentences and comprehension questions.
👛 A Wallet Returned
태현은 버스에서 내린 뒤 지갑이 없어진 것을 알아차렸어요.
After getting off the bus, Taehyeon noticed that his wallet was missing.
버스 안에 두고 내린 것 같아서 바로 버스 회사에 전화를 걸었어요.
He thought he might have left it on the bus, so he immediately called the bus company.
다행히 다음 정류장에서 한 승객이 지갑을 발견해 기사에게 맡겨 놓았어요.
Fortunately, a passenger found the wallet at the next stop and gave it to the driver.
태현은 버스 회사에 다시 찾아가 지갑을 돌려받았어요.
Taehyeon went back to the bus company and got his wallet back.
지갑 안의 돈과 카드는 하나도 없어지지 않고 그대로 있었어요.
The money and cards in the wallet were all still there, with nothing missing.
태현은 직원에게 지갑을 찾아 준 승객에게 감사 인사를 전해 달라고 부탁했어요.
Taehyeon asked the staff member to pass on his thanks to the passenger who found the wallet.
이 일 이후로 태현은 버스에서 내리기 전에 자리를 꼭 한 번 더 확인하게 되었어요.
Since then, Taehyeon always checks his seat once more before getting off the bus.
Where did Taehyeon think he had lost his wallet?
- At home
- On the bus ✓
- At the next stop
- At the bus company
Who found Taehyeon's wallet?
- The driver
- A friend
- A passenger ✓
- A bus company employee
What did Taehyeon ask the bus company staff to do?
- To send the wallet to his home
- To pass on his thanks to the passenger ✓
- To find the missing money
- To give him the driver's phone number
💬 Practicing Korean Online
마리아는 한국어를 연습하기 위해 온라인에서 한국인 친구와 대화를 시작했어요.
Maria started talking with a Korean friend online to practice Korean.
처음에는 서로의 말을 잘 이해하지 못했지만, 천천히 이야기하면서 점점 편해졌어요.
At first, they could not understand each other well, but they gradually became comfortable by speaking slowly.
마리아는 모르는 표현이 나오면 메모해 두었다가 나중에 다시 확인했어요.
When an unfamiliar expression came up, Maria wrote it down and checked it again later.
메모한 표현은 다음 대화에서 일부러 다시 써 보면서 자연스럽게 익혔어요.
She deliberately used the expressions she had noted in the next conversation and learned them naturally.
친구도 마리아가 틀린 부분을 친절하게 고쳐 주어서 큰 도움이 되었어요.
Her friend also kindly corrected Maria's mistakes, which was a big help.
석 달쯤 지나자 마리아는 짧은 대화는 사전 없이도 할 수 있게 되었어요.
After about three months, Maria was able to have short conversations even without a dictionary.
마리아는 언젠가 그 친구를 직접 만나서 한국어로 이야기해 보고 싶어졌어요.
Maria came to want to meet that friend in person someday and talk in Korean.
Why did Maria start talking with a Korean friend?
- To travel to Korea
- To find a job
- To practice Korean ✓
- To teach Spanish
What did Maria do when she heard an unfamiliar expression?
- She stopped the conversation.
- She wrote it down and checked it later. ✓
- She ignored it.
- She changed to English.
What happened to Maria after about three months?
- She stopped contacting her friend.
- She started teaching her friend Spanish.
- She still could not understand her friend well.
- She could have short conversations without a dictionary. ✓
📦 A Package for the Neighbor
유나는 집에 돌아와 보니 현관 앞에 자기 것이 아닌 택배가 놓여 있었어요.
When Yuna returned home, she found a package in front of her door that was not hers.
주소를 확인해 보니 바로 옆집에 사는 이웃의 물건이었어요.
After checking the address, she found that it belonged to her neighbor next door.
유나는 택배를 옆집에 가져다주려고 했지만 아무도 문을 열어 주지 않았어요.
Yuna tried to take the package to the neighbor's house, but no one opened the door.
그래서 유나는 택배를 안전한 곳에 보관하고 이웃에게 메시지를 남겼어요.
So Yuna kept the package in a safe place and left a message for her neighbor.
저녁 늦게 이웃에게서 이제 막 집에 들어왔다는 답장이 왔어요.
Late in the evening, a reply came from the neighbor saying they had just gotten home.
유나가 택배를 전해 주자 이웃은 기다리던 물건이었다며 무척 고마워했어요.
When Yuna handed over the package, the neighbor was very grateful, saying it was something they had been waiting for.
며칠 뒤 이웃은 감사의 뜻으로 직접 만든 과자를 들고 유나를 찾아왔어요.
A few days later, the neighbor came to see Yuna with homemade cookies as a thank-you.
Why did Yuna take the package?
- It was her package.
- She wanted to open it.
- The delivery person asked her to.
- It belonged to her neighbor. ✓
What did Yuna do when nobody opened the door?
- She kept it safely and left a message. ✓
- She took the package back to the store.
- She left the package outside.
- She opened the package.
Why did the neighbor visit Yuna a few days later?
- They wanted to leave another package with her.
- They wanted to sell cookies.
- They wanted to thank Yuna. ✓
- The package was damaged.
🔇 A Noise Complaint from a Neighbor
밤늦게 아랫집에서 시끄럽다는 항의가 인터폰으로 들려왔어요.
Late at night, a complaint about noise came through the intercom from the downstairs neighbor.
미영은 당황해서 정확히 무슨 소리 때문인지 확인해 보려고 했어요.
Flustered, Miyoung tried to figure out exactly what sound was causing it.
알고 보니 세탁기 진동 소리가 아래층까지 전달되고 있었어요.
It turned out that the washing machine's vibration noise was being transmitted downstairs.
미영은 바로 세탁기를 껐고 다음 날 아랫집에 직접 찾아가서 사과했어요.
Miyoung turned off the washing machine right away and went to apologize to the downstairs neighbor in person the next day.
아랫집 이웃은 직접 찾아와 줘서 고맙다며 웃으면서 사과를 받아 주었어요.
The downstairs neighbor thanked her for coming in person and accepted her apology with a smile.
그 후 미영은 세탁기 밑에 진동을 줄여 주는 받침을 깔았어요.
After that, Miyoung placed pads under the washing machine to reduce the vibration.
그리고 밤에는 세탁기를 돌리지 않기로 했어요.
She also decided not to run the washing machine at night.
What was actually causing the noise?
- Loud music
- Children playing
- A television
- The washing machine's vibration ✓
What did Miyoung do the next day?
- She apologized to the neighbor in person. ✓
- She ignored the complaint.
- She moved out.
- She called building management to complain back.
What did Miyoung do to reduce the vibration?
- She bought a new washing machine.
- She placed pads under the washing machine. ✓
- She moved the washing machine to another room.
- She laid a thick carpet on the floor.
🔧 Borrowing a Drill
가구를 조립하던 성민이는 드릴이 없다는 걸 깨달았어요.
While assembling furniture, Seongmin realized he didn't have a drill.
고민 끝에 옆집 아저씨에게 드릴을 빌릴 수 있는지 물어봤어요.
After thinking it over, he asked the man next door if he could borrow one.
아저씨는 흔쾌히 드릴을 빌려주며 사용법도 알려줬어요.
The man happily lent him the drill and also showed him how to use it.
성민이는 감사의 표시로 작은 과일 바구니를 선물했어요.
Seongmin gave a small basket of fruit as a token of thanks.
아저씨 덕분에 성민이는 그날 저녁에 책장을 다 조립할 수 있었어요.
Thanks to the man, Seongmin was able to finish assembling the bookshelf that evening.
그 일 이후로 두 사람은 길에서 만나면 반갑게 인사하는 사이가 됐어요.
After that, the two became neighbors who greet each other warmly when they meet on the street.
성민이는 이웃과 가깝게 지내는 것이 참 좋다고 느꼈어요.
Seongmin felt it was really nice to be close with his neighbors.
What did Seongmin need for assembling furniture?
- Screws
- A hammer
- A drill ✓
- A ladder
How did Seongmin thank the neighbor?
- By fixing his furniture
- With money
- With a handwritten card
- With a basket of fruit ✓
What was Seongmin able to do that evening?
- Buy a new drill
- Have dinner with the man
- Finish assembling the bookshelf ✓
- Finish moving
🎉 The Neighborhood Festival
동네에서 작은 축제가 열려서 주민들이 함께 행사장을 꾸몄어요.
A small festival was held in the neighborhood, so the residents decorated the event area together.
아이들은 그림을 그리고 어른들은 의자와 테이블을 준비했어요.
The children drew pictures, while the adults prepared chairs and tables.
행사가 시작되자 사람들이 하나둘 모이기 시작했고, 음악도 들려왔어요.
When the event started, people began gathering one by one, and music could also be heard.
주민들은 서로 인사를 나누며 오랜만에 즐거운 시간을 보냈어요.
The residents greeted each other and enjoyed a pleasant time together after a long while.
해가 지자 아이들이 그린 그림을 모아 작은 전시회도 열었어요.
When the sun went down, they gathered the children's pictures and also held a small exhibition.
주민들은 그림을 보며 아이들을 칭찬했고, 아이들은 무척 뿌듯해했어요.
The residents praised the children as they looked at the pictures, and the children felt very proud.
행사가 끝난 뒤 주민들은 내년에도 이런 축제를 꼭 열자고 약속했어요.
After the event, the residents promised to hold a festival like this again next year.
What did the adults do before the festival started?
- They drew pictures.
- They left the neighborhood.
- They played music.
- They prepared chairs and tables. ✓
What did the residents do at the festival?
- They studied together.
- They worked all day.
- They only watched the children.
- They greeted each other and enjoyed the event. ✓
What was held at the festival after the sun went down?
- There was an exhibition of the children's pictures. ✓
- There was a singing contest.
- There was a cooking contest for adults.
- There was a movie screening.
☕ A New Cafe in the Neighborhood
동네 골목 안에 작은 카페가 새로 문을 열었어요.
A small cafe newly opened in the neighborhood alley.
주인은 직접 원두를 골라 정성껏 커피를 내렸어요.
The owner personally selected the beans and brewed coffee with great care.
소문이 나면서 손님들이 하나둘 늘어나기 시작했어요.
As word spread, customers began to increase one by one.
몇 달 뒤 그 카페는 동네에서 가장 인기 있는 곳이 됐어요.
A few months later, that cafe became the most popular place in the neighborhood.
주말이면 가게 앞에 줄을 서서 기다리는 사람들도 있었어요.
On weekends, there were even people waiting in line in front of the shop.
그렇게 바빠도 주인은 늘 손님 한 명 한 명에게 따뜻하게 인사를 건넸어요.
Even when it was that busy, the owner always greeted each customer warmly.
동네 사람들은 그 카페에 들러 편하게 쉬면서 이야기를 나눴어요.
People in the neighborhood stopped by the cafe to relax and chat.
How did the owner make the coffee?
- By buying instant coffee
- By personally selecting beans and brewing with care ✓
- By using a machine only
- By following a simple recipe
What happened a few months later?
- The owner opened a second branch
- The cafe closed down
- The cafe became the most popular place ✓
- The cafe changed its menu
What could be seen in front of the cafe on weekends?
- People waiting in line ✓
- The owner closing the shop
- The owner giving out free coffee
- Hardly any customers
💊 The Neighborhood Pharmacist Retires
우리 동네 골목 입구에는 작은 약국이 하나 있어요.
At the entrance to an alley in our neighborhood, there is a small pharmacy.
약사 할머니는 삼십 년 동안 한 번도 약국 문을 늦게 여는 적이 없었어요.
In thirty years, the elderly pharmacist never once opened the pharmacy late.
동네 사람들은 약을 사러 가서 건강 상담도 하고 사는 이야기도 나눴어요.
Neighbors went there to buy medicine, and they also got health advice and chatted about their lives.
그런데 이번 달 초에 약국 문에 이달 말까지만 영업한다는 안내문이 붙었어요.
But early this month, a notice went up on the door saying the pharmacy would only stay open until the end of the month.
할머니께서는 나이가 드셔서 이제 좀 쉬고 싶다고 하셨어요.
She said that she had grown old and now wanted to rest a little.
마지막 날에는 주민들이 꽃과 손 편지를 들고 약국 앞에 모였어요.
On the last day, residents gathered in front of the pharmacy with flowers and handwritten letters.
할머니는 눈물을 흘리시며 그동안 고마웠다고 인사하셨어요.
With tears in her eyes, she thanked everyone for all those years.
Why is the pharmacy closing?
- Customers gradually decreased
- The pharmacist wanted to rest due to her age ✓
- The building was sold
- The pharmacist moved away
What did the neighbors do at the pharmacy?
- Bought and sold flowers and letters
- Opened the pharmacy for her every day
- Bought medicine and got health advice ✓
- Learned how to make medicine
Which of the following matches the text?
- She never opened late in thirty years ✓
- The pharmacy already closed last winter
- No one came to the pharmacy on the last day
- She never chatted with customers about life
🪪 Getting a Library Card
에밀리는 한국어 책을 빌리기 위해 동네 도서관에 갔어요.
Emily went to the local library to borrow Korean books.
책을 고른 후 회원증을 만들려고 했지만 신분증이 필요하다는 것을 알게 되었어요.
After choosing some books, she tried to get a library card but learned that she needed identification.
에밀리는 집에 돌아가 신분증을 가져온 뒤 다시 도서관을 방문했어요.
Emily went home, brought her identification, and then visited the library again.
이번에는 회원증을 만들 수 있어서 원하는 책을 빌려 왔어요.
This time she was able to get a library card, so she borrowed the books she wanted.
에밀리는 집에 와서 빌린 책 중에서 가장 얇은 책부터 읽기 시작했어요.
At home, Emily started reading the thinnest of the books she had borrowed.
모르는 단어가 많았지만 책에 있는 그림이 내용을 이해하는 데 도움이 되었어요.
There were many words she didn't know, but the pictures in the book helped her understand the content.
에밀리는 앞으로 일주일에 한 번씩 도서관에 가기로 마음먹었어요.
Emily made up her mind to go to the library once a week from then on.
Why did Emily return home?
- She did not like the books.
- She wanted to meet a friend.
- The library was closed.
- She needed to bring her identification. ✓
What did Emily do after returning to the library?
- She made a library card and borrowed the books. ✓
- She returned the books.
- She bought some books.
- She asked for a new identification card.
Which book did Emily start reading first?
- She read the thickest book first.
- She read a book without pictures first.
- She read a book a friend recommended first.
- She read the thinnest book first. ✓
🧾 The Missing Receipt
유진은 며칠 전에 산 물건에 문제가 있어서 교환하려고 했어요.
Yujin wanted to exchange an item she bought a few days ago because there was a problem with it.
그런데 집에서 영수증을 찾으려고 하니 어디에 두었는지 기억이 나지 않았어요.
However, when she tried to find the receipt at home, she could not remember where she had put it.
유진은 가게에 가서 구매한 날짜와 물건을 설명하며 영수증이 없어도 교환할 수 있는지 물어봤어요.
Yujin went to the store, explained the purchase date and item, and asked whether she could exchange it without the receipt.
직원은 구매 기록을 확인한 후 교환이 가능하다고 안내했어요.
After checking the purchase record, the employee told her that an exchange was possible.
유진은 문제가 있던 물건을 똑같은 새 제품으로 바꿨어요.
Yujin exchanged the faulty item for a new one of the same kind.
직원은 다음에는 영수증을 잘 보관해 두면 더 빨리 처리할 수 있다고 덧붙였어요.
The employee added that if she kept the receipt next time, it could be handled more quickly.
그 후로 유진은 물건을 사면 영수증을 지갑 안에 따로 모아 두었어요.
After that, whenever Yujin bought something, she kept the receipt separately in her wallet.
Why did Yujin go to the store?
- She wanted to exchange a problematic item. ✓
- She wanted to buy another receipt.
- She wanted to return a book.
- She wanted to meet the employee.
How was the exchange handled?
- Yujin found the receipt at home.
- A friend showed the receipt.
- The employee checked the purchase record. ✓
- Yujin bought the item again.
What did Yujin do after this?
- She decided not to take receipts.
- She never went back to that store.
- She kept receipts separately in her wallet. ✓
- She threw receipts away as soon as she got them.
✉️ Sending a Package
소라는 친구에게 선물을 보내기 위해 우체국에 갔어요.
Sora went to the post office to send a gift to her friend.
상자 안에 깨지기 쉬운 물건이 있어서 직원에게 안전하게 포장하는 방법을 물어봤어요.
Because there was a fragile item in the box, she asked the employee how to package it safely.
직원은 완충재를 넣으면 좋다고 설명한 뒤 포장하는 것을 도와주었어요.
The employee explained that it would be good to add protective material and then helped her package it.
소라는 포장을 마친 후 친구가 안전하게 받을 수 있을 것 같아 안심했어요.
After finishing the package, Sora felt relieved because she thought her friend would receive it safely.
소라는 소포를 접수한 뒤 배송 조회 번호가 적힌 영수증을 받았어요.
After sending the parcel, Sora received a receipt with a tracking number on it.
사흘 뒤 친구에게서 선물이 깨지지 않고 잘 도착했다는 연락이 왔어요.
Three days later, her friend got in touch to say the gift had arrived safely without breaking.
친구는 선물이 정말 마음에 든다며 몇 번이나 고맙다고 했어요.
Her friend said she really loved the gift and thanked her several times.
Why did Sora ask the employee for help?
- There was a fragile item inside. ✓
- The package was too small.
- She did not know her friend's address.
- She wanted to buy a gift.
Why did Sora feel relieved after packing the package?
- She thought her friend would receive it safely. ✓
- She decided not to send it.
- She found another gift.
- The post office closed early.
What message did Sora get from her friend three days later?
- The gift arrived broken.
- The gift arrived safely without breaking. ✓
- The gift had not arrived yet.
- The gift came back because of a wrong address.
🎓 A Classmate Explains
안나는 수업이 끝난 뒤 과제를 하려고 했지만, 선생님이 설명한 내용을 제대로 이해하지 못했어요.
After class, Anna tried to do her assignment, but she had not properly understood what the teacher explained.
그래서 옆자리에 앉은 친구에게 다시 설명해 달라고 부탁했어요.
So she asked the classmate sitting next to her to explain it again.
친구는 예를 들어 가면서 천천히 설명해 주었고, 안나는 그제야 과제를 어떻게 해야 하는지 알게 되었어요.
The classmate explained slowly with examples, and only then did Anna understand how to do the assignment.
안나는 집에 돌아가서 친구가 알려 준 방법대로 과제를 혼자 끝냈어요.
Anna went home and finished the assignment on her own, following the way her classmate had shown her.
다음 날 선생님은 안나의 과제를 보고 잘했다고 칭찬해 주셨어요.
The next day, the teacher looked at Anna's assignment and praised her for doing a good job.
안나는 고마운 마음에 친구에게 따뜻한 음료를 한 잔 사 주었어요.
Feeling grateful, Anna bought her classmate a warm drink.
그 뒤로 두 사람은 모르는 것이 있으면 서로 물어보며 함께 공부하게 되었어요.
After that, the two started studying together, asking each other whenever there was something they didn't know.
Why did Anna ask her classmate for help?
- She had missed the class.
- She wanted to change seats.
- She forgot her assignment.
- She did not understand the teacher's explanation well. ✓
How did the classmate help Anna?
- He did the assignment for her.
- He gave her a book.
- He asked the teacher to cancel the assignment.
- He explained it slowly with examples. ✓
How did Anna show her gratitude to her classmate?
- She did his homework for him.
- She wrote him a letter.
- She bought him a warm drink. ✓
- She gave him a book as a gift.
📈 A Promotion at Work
승민은 지난 몇 년 동안 회사에서 열심히 일해 왔어요.
Seungmin has worked hard at the company for the past few years.
어느 날 부장님이 승민을 불러서 승진 소식을 전해 주셨어요.
One day, the department head called Seungmin in and told him the news of his promotion.
너무 기뻐서 승민은 그날 저녁에 가족들과 함께 축하 파티를 열었어요.
He was so happy that Seungmin held a celebration party with his family that evening.
새로운 자리에서 더 큰 책임을 맡게 되어서 조금 긴장도 되었어요.
Since he would take on greater responsibility in his new position, he also felt a bit nervous.
그래서 승민은 주말 동안 새로 맡을 업무에 대한 자료를 꼼꼼히 읽었어요.
So over the weekend, Seungmin carefully read materials about the duties he would take on.
새 자리에서 첫 회의를 할 때는 목소리가 조금 떨렸지만 팀원들이 따뜻하게 응원해 주었어요.
When he led his first meeting in the new position, his voice shook a little, but his team members warmly cheered him on.
승민은 좋은 리더가 되기 위해 동료들의 이야기를 더 많이 듣기로 했어요.
Seungmin decided to listen more to his colleagues so that he could become a good leader.
Why did the department head call Seungmin in?
- To give him a warning
- To introduce a new coworker
- To ask him to resign
- To tell him about his promotion ✓
How did Seungmin feel about his new position?
- Only happy, with no worries at all
- Angry about the extra work
- Completely indifferent
- Happy but also a bit nervous ✓
What did Seungmin decide to do to become a good leader?
- Hold meetings more often
- Go to the office on weekends too
- Take a leadership course
- Listen more to his colleagues ✓
📦 Relocating for a New Job
태윤은 다른 도시에 있는 회사에 합격해서 그곳으로 이사를 가야 했어요.
Taeyun got accepted at a company in another city, so he had to move there.
익숙한 곳을 떠나야 한다는 사실이 처음에는 조금 두렵게 느껴졌어요.
The fact that he had to leave a familiar place felt a bit scary at first.
그렇지만 새로운 시작이라고 생각하며 짐을 정리하고 새 도시로 떠났어요.
But thinking of it as a new beginning, he packed his things and left for the new city.
몇 주가 지나자 새 동네에도 익숙해지고 새로운 친구들도 사귀게 되었어요.
After a few weeks, he got used to the new neighborhood and made new friends too.
회사 일도 처음에는 낯설었지만 친절한 동료들 덕분에 빨리 배울 수 있었어요.
His work was also unfamiliar at first, but thanks to his kind colleagues, he was able to learn quickly.
주말이면 새 친구들과 함께 도시 곳곳을 구경하러 다녀요.
On weekends, he goes around exploring the city with his new friends.
이제 태윤은 그때 용기를 내서 이사하기를 잘했다고 생각해요.
Now Taeyun thinks it was a good thing he found the courage to move back then.
Why did Taeyun have to move?
- He got accepted at a company in another city. ✓
- His family wanted to move.
- His rent went up too much.
- He wanted a change of scenery.
How did Taeyun feel after a few weeks?
- He got used to it and made new friends. ✓
- He regretted the move.
- He still felt lonely.
- He decided to move back.
How was Taeyun able to learn his work quickly?
- His kind colleagues helped him. ✓
- He studied alone until late at night.
- His new friends taught him.
- He had done the same work at his old company.
💼 Attending a Job Fair
졸업을 앞둔 정우는 취업 박람회에 참석했어요.
About to graduate, Jeongwoo attended a job fair.
여러 회사의 부스를 돌아다니며 정보를 모았어요.
He walked around various companies' booths, gathering information.
관심 있던 회사의 담당자와 직접 이야기할 기회도 있었어요.
He also got the chance to speak directly with a representative from a company he was interested in.
정우는 박람회를 통해 진로에 대한 확신을 얻었어요.
Through the fair, Jeongwoo gained confidence about his career path.
담당자는 그 회사가 어떤 능력을 중요하게 생각하는지 자세히 설명해 줬어요.
The representative explained in detail what abilities the company considers important.
정우는 집에 돌아와 박람회에서 받은 자료를 꼼꼼히 다시 읽었어요.
Jeongwoo came home and carefully reread the materials he had received at the fair.
그리고 다음 달에 있을 그 회사의 공개 채용에 지원하기로 마음먹었어요.
Then he made up his mind to apply for the company's open recruitment next month.
What did Jeongwoo do at the job fair?
- Gave a presentation
- Signed a work contract
- Walked around booths gathering information ✓
- Interviewed other students
What did Jeongwoo gain from the fair?
- Confidence about his career path ✓
- A job offer
- A new friend
- A scholarship
What did Jeongwoo do after coming home?
- Reread the materials from the fair ✓
- Called the company representative
- Talked about the fair with friends
- Submitted a cover letter right away
🏢 Looking for a New Apartment
유진은 회사와 더 가까운 곳으로 이사하려고 집을 알아보고 있었어요.
Yujin was looking for a place to move closer to the company.
부동산에서 몇 군데를 소개해 줬지만 마음에 드는 곳이 없었어요.
The real estate agency introduced several places, but none of them appealed to her.
그러다가 우연히 인터넷에서 조건이 딱 맞는 집을 발견했어요.
Then, by chance, she found a place on the internet that matched her conditions perfectly.
직접 가서 보니 생각보다 훨씬 마음에 들어서 바로 계약을 했어요.
When she went to see it in person, she liked it much more than expected, so she signed the contract right away.
한 달 뒤 이삿날에는 친구 두 명이 와서 짐 정리를 도와주었어요.
A month later, on moving day, two friends came and helped her sort out her things.
새 집에서는 회사까지 걸어서 십오 분밖에 걸리지 않아요.
From the new place, it takes only fifteen minutes to walk to the company.
아침 시간에 여유가 생겨서 유진은 이사하기를 정말 잘했다고 생각해요.
Now that she has more time in the mornings, Yujin thinks moving was a really good decision.
Why was Yujin looking for a new place?
- To live closer to her family
- To move closer to her company ✓
- Because her rent was too high
- Because her building was being torn down
How did Yujin find the place she liked?
- A friend recommended it.
- The real estate agency's first pick
- She found it by chance on the internet. ✓
- She saw a sign on the street.
How long does it take to get from the new place to the company?
- Fifteen minutes on foot ✓
- Fifteen minutes by bus
- Thirty minutes on foot
- One hour by subway
💧 A Leak in the Ceiling
어느 날 아침 유리는 천장에서 물이 새는 것을 발견했어요.
One morning, Yuri discovered water leaking from the ceiling.
놀란 유리는 바로 관리 사무소에 연락해서 상황을 설명했어요.
Startled, Yuri immediately contacted the management office and explained the situation.
수리 기사님이 와서 원인을 찾은 뒤 문제를 해결해 줬어요.
A repair technician came, found the cause, and fixed the problem.
유리는 앞으로 이런 일이 생기면 바로 신고해야겠다고 생각했어요.
Yuri thought she should report right away if something like this happens again.
알고 보니 위층 집의 낡은 수도관에 문제가 있었던 거예요.
It turned out there had been a problem with an old water pipe in the apartment upstairs.
위층에 사는 이웃은 유리를 찾아와 정중하게 사과했어요.
The neighbor who lived upstairs came to see Yuri and politely apologized.
문제가 빨리 해결돼서 유리는 마음이 놓였어요.
Yuri felt relieved that the problem had been solved quickly.
What did Yuri discover one morning?
- Water leaking from the ceiling ✓
- A broken window
- A power outage
- A gas leak smell
Who solved the problem?
- A neighbor
- Yuri herself
- A repair technician ✓
- A plumber she hired online
What caused the water to leak from the ceiling?
- A hole in the roof
- A broken air conditioner
- An old pipe upstairs ✓
- A window left open
🔦 What the Security Guard Really Does
우리 아파트에는 늘 웃으며 인사해 주시는 경비 아저씨가 계세요.
In our apartment complex, there is a security guard who always greets us with a smile.
저는 아저씨가 경비실에 앉아서 문만 지키시는 줄 알았어요.
I thought he just sat in the guard office and watched the gate.
그런데 지난주에 하루 휴가를 내고 집에 있으면서 아저씨의 하루를 보게 됐어요.
But last week I took a day off and stayed home, and I got to see what his day was like.
아저씨는 아침에는 분리수거장을 정리하시고, 점심 무렵에는 택배를 받아 주셨어요.
In the morning he tidied up the recycling area, and around noon he received packages for us.
오후에는 고장 난 가로등을 관리사무소에 알리고 길을 잃은 할머니를 댁까지 모셔다드렸어요.
In the afternoon he reported a broken streetlight to the management office and took a lost elderly woman to her home.
그날 저녁 저는 작은 음료수 상자를 들고 경비실에 가서 감사 인사를 드렸어요.
That evening I went to the guard office with a small box of drinks and thanked him.
이제는 아저씨를 볼 때마다 제가 먼저 인사를 하려고 노력해요.
Now I try to greet him first whenever I see him.
What did the guard do around noon?
- Received packages ✓
- Tidied the recycling area
- Repaired a streetlight himself
- Had lunch with an elderly woman
Why did the writer bring drinks to the guard office?
- The guard lost a package
- The management office asked
- Learned how hard he works ✓
- The guard was about to go on vacation
Which of the following matches the text?
- The guard only watched the gate
- The writer took a day off and stayed home ✓
- The writer took the elderly woman home
- The writer met the guard for the first time that day
🎬 Movie Night in the Apartment Complex
지난 토요일에 우리 아파트 놀이터 앞에서 야외 영화 상영회가 열렸어요.
Last Saturday, an outdoor movie screening was held in front of our apartment complex's playground.
그런데 오후부터 금방이라도 비가 쏟아질 듯 하늘이 잔뜩 흐렸어요.
But from the afternoon, the sky was heavily overcast, as if rain might pour down at any moment.
준비를 맡은 주민들은 행사를 취소해야 할지 오랫동안 고민했어요.
The residents in charge of preparations debated for a long time whether to cancel the event.
결국 관리사무소에서 큰 천막을 빌려 와서 그 아래에 스크린을 설치했어요.
In the end, they borrowed a large tent from the management office and set up the screen under it.
저녁이 되자 아이들과 어르신들이 돗자리를 들고 하나둘 모여들었어요.
When evening came, children and older residents gathered one by one, carrying mats.
다행히 영화가 끝날 때까지 비는 한 방울도 내리지 않았어요.
Fortunately, not a single drop of rain fell until the movie ended.
이웃들은 다음 달에도 이런 행사를 또 열자고 입을 모았어요.
The neighbors all agreed that they should hold an event like this again next month.
Why were the organizing residents worried?
- The screen was broken
- The sky was very cloudy ✓
- Too few people had come
- They couldn't choose a movie
What did residents do to prepare for rain?
- Moved the event indoors
- Handed out umbrellas
- Set up the screen under a tent ✓
- Put the event off until the next day
Which of the following matches the text?
- It didn't rain until the movie ended ✓
- The event was canceled in the end
- Only children took part
- Neighbors decided never to do it again
✈️ A Flight Delay at the Airport
공항에 도착한 지 얼마 안 되어서 비행기가 지연된다는 안내 방송이 나왔어요.
Not long after arriving at the airport, an announcement came that the flight was delayed.
승객들은 실망한 표정으로 대기실에 앉아서 기다리기 시작했어요.
The passengers, with disappointed expressions, began waiting in the lounge.
저는 시간이 남아서 근처 카페에서 커피를 마시며 책을 읽었어요.
Since I had extra time, I drank coffee and read a book at a nearby cafe.
두 시간이 지난 후 마침내 탑승 안내 방송이 나와서 비행기에 오를 수 있었어요.
After two hours, the boarding announcement finally came, and I was able to board the plane.
비행기 안에서 승무원이 늦어져서 죄송하다며 승객들에게 사과했어요.
On the plane, a flight attendant apologized to the passengers for the delay.
목적지에는 예정보다 두 시간 늦게 도착했지만 친구가 공항에서 기다려 주었어요.
I arrived at my destination two hours later than scheduled, but my friend waited for me at the airport.
기다리는 시간은 길었지만 책 덕분에 지루하지 않은 하루였어요.
The wait was long, but thanks to my book, it wasn't a boring day.
What happened shortly after arriving at the airport?
- An announcement said the flight was delayed. ✓
- The gate was changed.
- The flight was canceled.
- Security lines were closed.
What did the speaker do while waiting?
- Slept on a bench
- Went shopping at the duty-free
- Complained to the staff
- Drank coffee and read a book at a cafe ✓
Which of the following matches the text?
- The plane arrived earlier than scheduled.
- The friend didn't come to the airport.
- The wait was very boring.
- A flight attendant apologized to the passengers. ✓