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05-13 19:37
2011. 6. 10. 05:01 English/잉글리쉬 고!고!




 


● EGG Evening News ●

[1st news]

▶ 그리스 신용등급 3단계 강등!!

▷ Greece gets credit rating slashed

▶ 신용평가사인 무디스가 그리스의 국가신용을 사실상 채무불이행등급으로
    3단계나 하향 조정했습니다.

▷ Moody's dropped the credit rating of Greece three levels yesterday
     as the country grapples with a debt restructuring that's hanging
     over the country like a black cloud.

- slash : 대폭 줄이다
- grapples with : 고전을 면치 못하다
- debt restructuring : 채무 재구성
- hang over : 걱정이 머릿 속에서 떠나지 않는다
- like a black cloud : 어두운 미래

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[2nd news]

▶ 새주소 민원 폭주!!

▷ Grievances pouring about new address system

▶ 다음 달 29일부터 도입되는 새 주소에 대한 불만 민원이 쏟아지고 있습니다.
     정부는 이런 빗발치는 민원에 대해 정식 절차를 거쳐 의견을 수용하겠다고
     밝혔습니다.

▷ People are lodging their grievances about the new address system
    scheduled to be implemented next month. A government official
    noted that the government would work with public opinion
    before they put it into effect.

- Grievance : 불만
- lodge one's ~ about  : ~에 대한 불만을 재기하다
- implement : 시행하다
- put it into effect : 실행으로 옮기다

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[3rd news]

▶ 블래터 FIFA회장 4선 성공!!

▷ Blatter stays as FIFA president

▶ 국제축구연맹(FIFA) 수장으로 제프 블래터 회장이 4선에 성공했습니다.
     그는 앞으로 한층 투명한 FIFA를 만들어 나가겠다고 말했습니다.  

▷ Sepp Blatter has been elected as head of FIFA for the fourth
    time, amid a chorus of calls for reform of the World Cup organizer,
    particularly with regards to corruption.

- call for : ~을 필요로 하다
- with regards to : ~와 관련되서

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● 친절한 Caelyn ●

오늘의 표현 : You asked for it! 너게 자초한 일이야. 자업자득이야! 

(전화 연결 신청시 꼭!! 스크립트 챙겨주세요.)

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A:  Did you see Sun's face? He has a black eye!
B:  Yup, that was me. He asked for it!
 
A:  My life's a mess! At least five guys made a pass at me!
B:  Well you asked for it Caelyn. Who told you to be so hot~!
 
A:  Why do you think Sun Kim's still single?
B:  He asked for it! He's never taken any relationship seriously.

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A : 썬킴 얼굴 봤어?  눈에 멍들었어~
B : 응. 내가 그랬어. 본인이 자초한 일이야.

A : 내 인생은 왜 이렇게 복잡할까. 오늘 다섯명이나 나한테 데이트하재~
B : 너가 자초한거잖아. 누가 그렇게 예쁘래~

A : 너 왜 썬킴이 아직까지 싱글이라고 생각해?
B : 자업자득이야. 썬킴은 여자를 가벼운 마음으로 사겨~

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●김태윤의 "Impact Speaking" ●

▶ 오늘의 주제 : 온라인 쇼핑

▷ 기본 표현 

shop online / buy online
do online shopping
online shopping

buy from your own computer


▶ 청취자 전화연결 질문

1. Hello, this is EGG Shopping Mall. How may I help you?

2. (교환이면..) Tell me which model you want to replace it with.
    (환불이면..) Why do you want to get a refund?
    (문의) Do you have any questions? / Is there anything you'd like to know?

3. What other inquiries do you have? 


▶ 1. Hello, this is EGG Shopping Mall. How may I help you?

▷ I want to replace the clothes / the item.
    I want to get a refund for the clothes / the item. 
    I want to return the clothes / the item.
    I have an inquiry. / I have a question. 


▶ 2. Tell me which model you want to replace it with.

▷ I want a different size. = I want the same item in a different color.
    I want a larger size. = I want the same item in a larger size.
    I want the same item in a smaller size.


▶ 3. Why do you want to get a refund?

▷ It arrived too late.
    After I got it and saw it myself, I found that it's different from what I expected.
    The item was damaged. / I found the item damaged.
    It doesn't work. / It doesn't function. / It malfunctions.


▶ 4. What's your question?

▷ I ordered two, but only one arrived.
    When can I receive the item? / When will the item be delivered to me?
    I want to change the place to receive the order.
    If I'm not at home, please leave it with the apartment office.


▶ 5. Is there any other thing you want to know?
       / What other inquiries do you have?

▷ No, thanks. / That's it. / That's all.
    Yes. Is the item COD? (cash on delivery) or is the shipping charge included
    in the price?
     / Yes. Do I have to pay on delivery? Or is the shipping charge included
    in the price?


▶ 홈페이지 추가 표현

▷ Benefits

     with a few mouse-clicks, you can buy almost anything from anywhere
     without having to go out and visit stores
     save time
     shop online at any time of the day
     instead of waiting in lines at real stores

▷ Process

    use a search engine to find the product you're looking for
    visit a product-comparison site

    place an order
    visit an online retailer / shopping mall / shopping sites / Internet shops

    compare prices
    look at the pictures
    read users' reviews

    check different prices
    check product reviews
    find the best products and prices
    use a shopping cart system
    browse the site
    find items you want
    click Add to Cart
    specify a quantity and other specifics such as color and size

    buy an item with your credit card
    have it delivered to your address

    pay for shipping
    provide your name, address, e-mail address, phone number
    and payment information


▷ Security

    protect your privacy
    your credit card information / your identifying information
    fraud / identity theft / business' misuse of personal information
    check if it is a secure website
    your credit card number can be misused


▷ Items to buy online

    books / toys / cosmetics / groceries / food products
    toys / clothing / DVDs / appliances / games / tickets / gifts


▷ Disadvantages

    wait time / shipping costs
    returns / exchanges / refunds are hard to make
    quality of the product is different from the site
    the item is damaged in transit
    it takes longer than promised




posted by magicps