새들의 리스닝
Wild animals are known to listen to each other for warnings that predators are near. Some birds, for example, flee when neighbors make a loud noise to announce a snake’s presence.
1290
고통의 차이
The study found that many people in poor and middle-income countries suffer unimaginable pain without any help. They lack even the cheapest painkillers to manage severe pain.
1636
겨우 먹고 살 만큼 벌다
A: Pretty busy, I have been working the second job just to try to make ends meet.
1126
미세먼지와 마스크
With all this pollution in the air, many people try to protect themselves and reduce their exposure. So, some people use face masks.
1693
명랑한 성격
The adjective “sunny” is also used to describe people. A very happy person can be described as sunny.
1533
술의 위험
Alcoholic products -- whether beer, wine or spirits -- are sold almost everywhere around the world.
219
훈제생선
To dry fish, you will need either a drying table or a place to hang them. If a table is used, it should have a top made of wire screen or thin pieces of wood with a space between each piece.
52
휴대폰 벨소리
Cellular phones are extremely popular in the United States and around the world, especially among young people. Now, teenagers are using a cell phone ringtone that many adults cannot hear.
1128
먹을 수 있는 물병
Scientists and designers in London have found a possible solution to the problem of plastic bottle waste. The group at Skipping Rocks Lab has made a water bottle you can eat.
388
교복
American schoolchildren often wear uniforms if they attend religious or other private schools. Most public schools do not require uniforms.
732
아킬레스 건
The Greek poet Homer has given us many phrases. A famous one is “Achilles’ heel.” On your body, your Achilles’ heel is the tendon on the back of your ankle.
1713
바가지를 쓰다
Things that cost a lot are expensive. We often do not mind paying a lot for high quality goods or services.
839
이 가게에서는 영어만
You can order plenty of sweet, tasty treats at Leon’s Frozen Custard in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The restaurant’s many offerings include hot fudge sundaes, banana splits and root beer floats.
718
눈을 부릅뜨고 지켜볼게
I am looking for some new clothes for work. I need some coats and ties, but I don’t have much money to spend.
1426
백만장자들이 사는 곳
Nearly six percent of Americans are millionaires. They each have at least one million dollars in savings.
702
결혼할 바로 그 사람
Hey Jason, I’ve always wanted to ask you. When did you know that Lily was the one?
1521
기니 피그
Guinea pigs are native to South America. Some people say the small, very social creatures got their name from the fact that they make noises like a pig.
1090
소식이 좋은가?
If you want to slow aging, you might want to eat less. Researchers in the United States say eating less can slow the aging process of cells in the body.
959
최고의 순간은 아직 오지 않았다
Hey, what’s wrong? I’m feeling very discouraged. How come? Well, I’ve applied to many jobs and I have yet to hear from any of them.
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교통 문제
Many big cities in the United States have serious traffic problems. Too many cars travel on the freeways to and from the city. This heavy traffic causes delays and lots of pollution from cars that are using their engines but not moving anywhere.