대원 국제중, 대원외고 출신 토익만점 이대영어교육과 노서진양의 토익 고급단어 정리

필자는 토익 첫 시험을 96년 11월에 보았고 940점을 받았다. 고대 영문과 신입생 특별 장학생이 이 정도면 별로 좋은 점수가 아니다. 오늘 단어 정리를 제공한 노서진 양은 올해 생에 처음 보는 시험에서 토익 만점을 받았다. 노서진 양은 토익 시험 보기 한 달 전 기준 매일 한 세트씩 풀어나갔다고 귀뜸해줬다. 충분한 연습과 기본적인 훈련이 없이는 토익 만점이 쉽게 나오지 않는다는 것을 보여준다. 실제 시험에 나온 토익 고급 단어들을 함께 공부해 보자! 1. Probationary period: 수습기간 (ex) The employees have to complete a probationary period. (직원들은 수습 기간을 완료해야 한다.) 2. Trade school 직업학교 (ex) He learned the skills needed to be a mechanic in trade school. (그는 직업 학교에서 정비사가 되기 위해 필요한 기술을 배웠습니다.)

Nov. 22, 2024

[Editorial] Growth challenge

South Korea’s economic growth, long a hallmark of its transformation, appears increasingly constrained, a negative development that calls for more decisive policy action from the government. The International Monetary Fund on Wednesday projected that the country could post a modest 2 percent expansion for 2025, a downward revision from the 2.2 percent forecast issued just last month. The IMF’s revised forecast clearly signals diminished expectations, illustrating the mounting structu

Nov. 22, 2024

[Lee Byung-jong] Bromance with President Trump?

Now that former President Donald Trump has won the US presidential election, should President Yoon Suk Yeol practice golf and get used to hamburgers? By indulging in Trump’s favorites, can President Yoon win the US leader's heart and build a bromance with him for the sake of South Korea’s national interests? Unfortunately, these seemingly playful questions have become a serious topic lately in Seoul’s political and diplomatic circles. That is because as the most powerful l

Nov. 22, 2024

Oman celebrates 54th National Day

MUSCAT, Oman -- The Sultanate of Oman will celebrate its 54th glorious National Day on Nov. 18, marking milestone accomplishments in different areas. The citizens of Oman and various state institutions have rendered an indispensable contribution to the continuous achievements in the path of the comprehensive development during the renewed renaissance of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, who has outlined a wise and sound vision that leads to progress and prosperity in all fields. His Majesty&

Nov. 21, 2024

Invitation to The Korea Herald's Architecture Talk: More than APT

The Korea Herald cordially invites you to join us for Architecture Talk: More than APT on Nov. 27 at Seosomun Shrine History Museum in Seoul. This year’s Architecture Talk expands upon the five-part series titled “More than APT” published in The Korea Herald that examined apartment complexes and alternative housing forms that, by their design, promote a sense of community. A panel of leading architects and experts will further expound upon the concepts introduced in the series.

Nov. 21, 2024

[해커스 TOEIC] 토익 점수 Up 단어, Part 5 문제

2) 파트 5 3문제 1. ------- the contenders for the Employee of the Year award were announced, everyone began speculating who the winners would be. (A) Provided that (B) Soon after (C) No matter how (D) Even though 해석 올해의 직원상 후보자들이 발표된 후, 곧 모두가 누가 수상자가 될지 추측하기 시작했다. 해설 부사절 접속사 채우기 문제 ‘올해의 직원상 후보자들이 발표된 후, 곧 모두가 누가 수상자가 될지 추측하기 시작했다’라는 문맥이 되어야 하므로 ‘곧’이라는 뜻의 부사절 접속사 (B) Soon after가 정답이다. 어휘 contender 후보자, 경쟁자 speculate 추측하다 no matter how 어떻게 하든 2. Members of the aud

Nov. 21, 2024

[Wang Son-taek] Guidance comes from Moon, not golf

With Donald Trump returning to the White House, leaders worldwide are grappling with the implications. Cooperation with the US president is critical for most countries, as it significantly affects their national interests. For South Korea, this is especially true. On issues of security and trade, collaboration with the United States is not just beneficial -- it is vital. Trump's past remarks, including a suggestion of demanding a $10 billion defense cost-sharing settlement from South Korea,

Nov. 21, 2024

[Editorial] Security void feared

The leadership of the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea has said that the party will consider impeaching Minister of National Defense Kim Yong-hyun. A member of its supreme council said in a council meeting on Monday that the Defense Ministry is “amplifying tension with North Korea again by neglecting launches of anti-North Korean leaflets” by South Korean activists, adding that it is “playing with fire to save first lady Kim Keon Hee.” Claiming that the Defense M

Nov. 21, 2024

[Frank Pasquale] The coming battle over Trump tech policy

Over the past three years, one of the US’ top tech regulators has been Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan. Since publishing her remarkable Yale Law Journal article “Amazon’s Antitrust Paradox” in 2017, Khan has been a leading voice fighting concentrated corporate power and protecting consumers in the US Her FTC sued Amazon, and other big tech companies, for anti-competitive practices. It has also vastly improved its privacy enforcement efforts, and has compreh

Nov. 21, 2024

[Photo News] IBK-Mizuho partnership

Industrial Bank of Korea Chairman and CEO Kim Sung-tae (right) and Kato Masahiko, president and CEO of Japan's Mizuho Bank, pose for a photo during a memorandum of understanding signing ceremony in Jung-gu, Seoul, Tuesday. Under the agreement, IBK and Mizuho will collaborate on foreign currency procurement, investment banking projects and support for overseas business of bilateral startups. “We hope this partnership will strengthen cooperation, marking the 60th anniversary of the trea

Nov. 20, 2024