Park Ji-sung
■제시문
Park Ji-sung has become famous since the 2002 World Cup. In 2002, he was just one of many members of the national team. He is now the star player of Korea's team at the World Cup in Germany.
After the 2002 World Cup, the Manchester United soccer team signed Park. Manchester United is one of the best soccer teams in the world. Park is the first Korean to play soccer in the English Premier League. “I learned a lot in the Netherlands,” Park said. “I'm less nervous in front of the ball. I have more confidence on the field.”
Park said the Korean World Cup Team is more talented now than it was in 2002. Many Koreans are expecting great things from Park. “I try not to think about it. I just concentrate on training.” he said
■이해력 높이기
글을 얼마나 이해하고 읽었는가를 보기 위한 문제입니다.
1. How does Park feel on the field?
(a)nervous
(b)confident
(c)talented
2. What does “I’m less nervous in front of the ball” mean?
(a) He is calm and can control the ball.
(b) He is not interested in the game.
(c) He is nervous when he gets the ball.
답: 1번 (b), 2번 (a)
■표현 연습
1. ∼가 유명해졌다. ∼has become famous
제인은 유명해졌다. Jane has become famous.
2. 단지 여러 ∼중 하나였다. was just one of many∼
제인은 단지 여러 소녀 중 하나였다.
Jane was just one of many girls.
3. 지금 ∼이다. is now ∼
제인은 지금 학교에서 가장 인기 있는 학생이다.
Jane is now the most popular student in school.
■문장력 키우기
다음 세 문장을 영어로 써 보고, 서로 연결하는 연습을 합니다.
1. 톰은 유명해졌다. Tom has become famous.
2. 톰은 단지 여러 소년 중 하나였다. Tom was just one of many boys.
3. 톰은 지금 학교에서 가장 용감한 학생이다. Tom is now the bravest student in school.
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