Hat-trickHat-trick was originally used in cricket, and was connected with the custom of giving a hat or cap to a bowler who achieved the feat of taking three wickets in a row. It may be connected with the concept of giving someone their “cap,” acknowledging them as a regular member of a representative team. Today, the term “hat-trick” is used to describe an individual scoring
Pirates of the CaribbeanWalt Disney’s new fantasy adventure movie “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest” was released on June 6. The movie is one of the most-awaited films of the year, and is a sequel to the hugely successful “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl” (2003). It all begins with one old rustic chest that holds the power that rules the sea. Captain Jack Sparrow..
Corporal Punishment: To Ban or Not?Video footage has been posted on the Internet showing a first-grade teacher at an elementary school in Gunsan, North Jeolla Province slapping a young schoolchild on the cheek and throwing books at him. This caused a stir and the teacher was dismissed.? According to a survey of about 8,100 students at 272 nationwide primary and secondary schools, conducted by th..
☞ I'll be there on the dot. A: I'll be waiting out front at exactly 2:00. Don't be late. B: I promise, I won't. I'll be there on the dot. A: Ok, I'm counting on you. I don't want to freeze out there. B: Don't worry! I always keep my word. ☞ 정각에 거기 있을 거야. A: 2시 정각에 밖에서 기다릴게. 늦지마. B: 약속할게, 안 늦는다고. 정각에 거기 있을 거야. A: 좋아. 널 믿어보겠어. 밖에서 추위에 떨고싶지는 않아. B: 걱정 마! 난 항상 내가 한 말은 지키니까. Tomorrow's Expression : I..
An asteroid that hurtled past Earth Finally tonight, the threat from space. That's right. It's not science fiction. Early today a giant asteroid hurtled past Earth. In astronomical terms it was pretty close, almost as close as the moon and it was big enough to wipe out a city. science fiction : 공상과학(소설, 영화) asteroid : 소행성 hurtle : 휙 소리 내며 (날아) 가다, vt. 휙 던지다, 내던지다 ex. The car hurtled down the hig..
The topic of the week : Stress 가족들과 즐거운 시간을 보내는 것도 스트레스를 푸는 좋은 방법 가운데 하나입니다. Dialogue A : So, how long have you been working as a fund manager? B : For six years. A : How do you like your work? B : I like it. But it gets stressful at times. A : I’m sure it does. How do you unwind when you get stressed out? B : I usually take out my family for a nice dinner. A : Hmm… What an interesting way to ge..