Society The Race for the Best in Korea Sports Fever International Mar 908 Koreain the International Media Politics North and South Korea Reunification: Fact orFition The ‘ation ofan Asian Union ‘onscription: Miltary Service in South Korea ‘The KORUS FTA Economics & Business The cof Korean Brands Korean Currency Commercia Holiday ‘The Production and Sale of Knock Offs Science & Technology ‘Thelnfuence of UCC 1: Korea Versus the West Malicious Comments ‘The Low Garbon & Green Growth Campaign Culture Korean Cultural Revolution To Live or Nott Liven Seoul Oriental Verous Western Medicine with MP3 CD aContents Hot Topicsin the Classroom: Society ‘TheRace forthe Bestin Korea Sports Fever mo International Marriages KoreaintheInternational Media North and South Korea Reunification: FactorFiction ‘The Creation ofan Asian Union ‘Conscription: Military Servicein South Korea The KORUSFTA rn Economics & Business nitos unit 10 unit nit TheRise of Korean Brands Korean Currency ‘Commercial Holidays ~ ‘The Production and Sale of Knock-Offs Science & Technology nits Unie nes nits The Influence of cc a Cellular Phones: Korea Versus the West Malicious Comments ~~ ‘The Low Carbon & Green Growth Campaign = Culture nit nit Unies Unit20 Korean Cultural Revolution Korean Wedding Culture ToLiveorNottoLivein Seoul - Oriental Versus Western MedicineHot Topics in the Classroom EY Eo ‘The comprehension activities throughout the series allow students to really grasp the topic in its totality. By melding information they have heard and read, students can clearly visualize the details of the unit's topic. Because the listening and reading passages either work together to solidify a broad understanding of the topic, or in opposition to provide both sides of the topic’s underlying argument, the comprehension activities synthesize new knowledge. This blending of ideas allows students to compare the presented information in such a way that results in full understanding of the topic. Discussion & Writing Hot Topics was carefully developed with the discussion-style classroom in mind. The emphasis on discussion and conversation-building throughout the series provides valuable lessons in speaking, listening, and writing, Puke beer 1. Preview the unit together as a class. Talk about the title of the unit, the pictures throughout the unit, and the title of the reading passage (if different from the unit title). Ask students what they know about the topic. 2, Have students answer the warm-up questions on their own, then ask volunteers to read their answers aloud to the class. 3. Review the Before You Read section togothor as a class. Ask students to think about tho passage as they move through the unit. ‘ ae4, Have students work independently through vocabulary, listening, and reading sections. You will need to play the listening audio track for them, Review vocabulary ‘words and usoful expressions together. Ask students to work through the comprehension activity on their own. Let them. know that the class will soon be having a discussion about the unit. 6. As a class, review and answer the discussion questions. Allow for some debate and conversation. Acknowledge alternative viewpoints with positive feedback. There might not be 100% agreement, which is OK. 7. Broak students into smaller groups based on the direction on the unit’s writing activity. For essays and stories, students work independently and then share their writing with the class. Open the floor for some questions and discussion of the writing, For other activities, students will be able to work more collaboratively. ‘Small groups work together to complete their tasks and then present their findings to the class. They build conversation and listening skills as they participate in interviews and debates. Again, allow the class to ask questions of presenters as well as decide who wins debates. By creating an open environment, students will be more comfortable participating in discussions and will take away more from the unit as they form their own ideas and opinions. HotTopesintectasscem | 5 }The Race for the Best in Korea Paes eet eed MCS ame MTT Per eee pean areF (eter aC Match each word with its correct definition. 1. publicize . a. the act of killing oneself 2, initiative + + b. to support and encourage 3. mourning + ©. the actions or expressions of sadness 4, suicide . » d. a person who manages a school 5. nurture : + e. to bring to the attention of the public 6. administrator » £ the first step or action of a matter Norell maracas Choose the word or phrase thatis opposite in meaning to the one provided. 1. initiative a. laziness ». action cact d. hard work 2, mourning a. grieving b.celebrating ——_c. heart-broken d. crying 3. publicize a.keop secret. —_b. publish c.make known —_-d. promote 4, administrator : a. boss b. chief c. employee d. head 8, nurture a.takecare of |b. nourish . encourage a. neglect 6. suicide a. birth b. death c. kill d. murder —Treat] Listen carefully to the following interview and complete the note-taking activity. Scene: A representative from Seoul National University is interviewing a prospective student. ( \ a) is one of the | world’s best universities. b) ___percent of government | |, ministers are alumni, Ki-Moon Ban, the Secretary General of | o __is also a graduate of SNU. Ninety-five percent of the SNU faculty haved) Cpe, Graduates of SNU experience a f) > that is one of the highest in Korea. ‘Thirty-nine percent of Korean university graduates obtain doctorate degrees compared to eight percent of h) graduates. Because of ) “Education Fever,” most children attend i) Over 70 percent of high school g) E attend a university. | | | where students study Korean and j) - Nowadays | in Korea, there is an overabundance of k) _ _____ people. ___ to sustain them. SNU ‘Thore are not enough first-tier I) m) success in life USEFUL EXPRESSIONS ‘education fever: an obsession or strong drivefor further education makeittothetop:becomethe best Units TheRaceorteestinkones |gCooly Gp rack The Race to the Top: The Dark Side Education in South Korea is viewed as crucial for success. Thus, competition is very heated and fierce. This “Education Fever” is unique to Korea. Korean people will go to great lengths to further their education. Korea is also called the sii6id@ capital of the ‘world, Perhaps there is a connection. In Korea, suicide is very common. A past president, some popular musicians and actors, and even a number of high school students have attempted, or successfully committed, suicide. Every case has its own reason, some more obvious than others, Some reasons include deep-seated depression, stress, and anxiety, Others stem from too much debt, bad grades, abuse, and joblessness. ® Some youth commit suicide because of prossure related to school. The media and newspapers publi¢ize the occurrences of student suicide for a while, but nathing changes. ‘The real crime is that when there is a student suicide, the school makes no mention of it, There are no memorial services or speeches by the administrators. There are no grief counsellors or days of OURAN. There is nothing. In fact, many schools actively ban any 6 talk of the student's actions at all. It’s as if the event were a big secret. ‘Most students do make it through the pressures of school with a strong character and support from their families, friends, and teachers. They succeed in getting into university. To get into university, students actually have to compete for a spot in one of the top four or five schools. » Research has shown that the majority of Korean graduates leave with a degree in ring. Therefore, the unemployment statistics are not surprising. They show that engineering graduates are the group with the highest rate of unemployment. Korea's growing unomployment is a result of the economy and an 25 over-educated society. Adults who have doctorate degrees do not want the second-tier jobs that are crucial to running a successful community. This race to the top is driving people out of Korea. Many families have made the decision to educate their children abroad. wo This is especially true at the university level. ‘This USEFUL EXPRESSIONS ¥ deep-seated: firmly planted brain power: mentalabilty engine 10 Hetropies2exodus of brain power, as well as the shrinking birth rate and aging population, are hurting Korea. However, all is not lost. Major education reforms are currently taking place in Korea. ‘Dhitiatives such as Brain Korea 21 and Connect Korea are experiencing success. These programs have been designed to enhance higher education. This is done to MEH highly competitive students. Further, these programs strengthen partnerships between universities and industries. Despite the problems with the race for the best, Korea remains a strong player in the global community. Only time will tell if these reforms lead. toreal change. eens Complete the following chart based on the information you heard in Listening and readin Reading. Many people have committed suicide Over 70% of. including a - students go to university. president, popular - and high a _ of graduates get ‘ Gmc ‘The unemployment rate is Graduates are strong players in the ‘Thereis an exodus Discussion Read and consider the following questions. Discuss them with your class. 1. Do you think that Seoul National University is one of the world’s best universities? Why or why not? How do you feel about suicide?Writing Below are some facts pertaining to Korean education. After reading through them, answer the questions to complete three paragraphs on the lines below. Use the questions as a guide, and add details wherever appropriate. Be prepared to read your paragraphsin class. e445 andoroor0008 ¢00 000308 ¢ Things to Think About + A few of Korea’s top universities are: Seoul National University, Korea University, Pohang University of Science and Technology, and Sungkyunkwan University. + Korea has three of the top 200 Universities worldwide. + Korea has a 98% literacy rate. + 98% of students go on to high school, which is 18% place out of 118 countries. + Male school-life expectancy is 15.3 years. + Female school-life expectancy is 13.9 years. + 100% of schools are connected to the Internet. é 1 What do you think is the top university in Korea? Why? Why do you think Korea has so many good universities? What do you think about “Education Fever”? Do you think Korean parents put too much pressureon their kids? Why or why not? How much pressure do you feel to succeed? Do you think it is OK that the school- life expectancy is higher for males? Explain. 12 | Motropiee2DES tac ee cance Ld 2. Do you thinkathletes should be role models for young children? Why or nesPT errs ee YOU ¥" AYele ol ae Match each word with its correct definition. 1. gigantic © a, someone who sells things 2, fanatic © b. huge; very big 3. unison © ¢, not popular; on the outside 4, fringe + + d. tocata large meal 5. vendor © ¢, aperson who is overly passionate about something 6 feast» © £ an instance of agreement; together Vocabulary Practice Fill in the blanks. Use the words from the box. 1, Ifan ant is small and a bear is big, then a giraffe is ! 2, Mom bought this pineapple from a on the street, and it is so delicious. 3. Group singing is done best when everyone sings in : : 4. Tim never misses a New York Yankees game, He knows all about the team, and he always wears a Yankees cap. He's a é 5. At Chuseok, my family on all different kinds of food. Everybody eats too much! 6. A fow years ago, brightly colored hair, tattoos, and body piercings were for people on. the of society, but now it's common to see people with those things. 14 | Moctopies2Listen carefully to the following conversation and complete the note-taking activity. Scene: Two friends are discussing Korean sports. ‘The American friend watched aa) ____soceer | game, He was surprised that Korea had b)__ soccer. His _, Korean friend explained about the Korean) _ sorHallyu. | He said that Korean sports andd)____aresweepingtheglobo, | ‘The Korean boy mentioned examples like e) sthe captain of the f)_ _ soccer team, and g)_ | > aPGA golfer pee ee ee > ( . InAmerica, people don’t really care about h) , individual \ | players, ori In Korea, everyone knows the) _ World Cup rank. ‘The Korean boy says that all of Korea is k) ___ because | > ofthe World Cup. In Korea, the athletes serve as ))_ .rolemodels, and representatives of their country. The American boy says people should be | > m)_____———_- Many professional n) are good at sports but are poor role models. USEFUL EXPRESSIONS ‘sweeping the globe: well-known or popular with peoplein many countries ‘over thetop:an exaggeration ne Sporsrener | 15,Reading Sports Fanatics: West Meets East Cheering for sports teams is an international occurrence; it happens everywhere. Some people are armchair athletes, while others are devoted fans, While fans in both the East and West celebrate sports, the way they do it is vastly different. In the West, there are many sports fallatiéS. However, there are many sports vying for the entertainment dollar. Therefore, people tend to be more relaxed and less excessive. For example, in major North American cities, there are several professional sports teams to choose from. In the spring and summer months, a person could watch professional baseball, soccer, football, basketball, or fringe sports such as golf or tennis. There is such a demand for sports that all of these remain popular and can be watched live or on TV. In smaller Asian countries such as Korea, there are fewer choices. Therefore, certain sports tend to skyrocket in popularity, while others fail to catch on, One example of this is the insanity that surrounds the Korean Red Devils. This is particularly true around the World Cup or any other international competition. Attend one of their games in Korea, and you will see a completely united crowd, blasting out cheers and tunes in Whison. It is a sight to behold! However, when you consider sports other than soccer or baseball, you will see that this intensity is missing. Another difforonce is the stadium sizes and traditions surrounding game days. While Korean stadiums can hold around 60,000 people, those used for American football are gigantic and can accommodate more than 100,000 people! Further, for many, American football gamos mean one thing... tailgating. Tailgate parties are an important tradition. | They involve pulling up a vehicle (often a truck) outside of the stadium, unloading a barbeque, food, and drinks, and having a pre-game party. These parties create a lot of excitement and get people ready to cheer on the home team. The excitement of sports is similar wherever you go. However, the style of food and way of watching, attending, and celebrating are often very different. For example, attend | a Korea Red Devils game, and you aren't likely to find burgers, pizza, and nachos. You aro more likely to find squid, pressed fish snacks, and other culturally specific novelties. USEFUL EXPRESSIONS armchair athlete: a person who only watches sports on TVand neverinreality vying for: trying to get price gouge: tachargean unreasonableamountfor something 16 | Hottopes2Moreover, in Korea, you are allowed to bring your own food and drinks to the stadium to eat in your seat. This way, Korean fans avoid getting price gouged by stadium wendors. In Canada and the USA, fans are charged as much as $7-10 for a hot dog ora beer! East or West, sports fans are everywhere, You can eat hot buttered squid while watching the Red Devils. Or, you can feat on chicken and beer outside a Yankees game. ‘What remains the same is devotion to your team and pure enjoyment of the sport. There is certainly nothing wrong with that! Complete the following chart based on the information you heard in Listening and read in Reading. * Cortain, skyrocket | ¢ There are more __to to choose to support. * They usually know players and rankings. © There are smaller * People can __ home. food from + Some examples are and * Fans normally don’t know individual cs rie eEEeee arabiggen, + People _ from home, bring food * Some examples of food are and chicken. eye) Read and consider the following questions. Discuss them with your class. 1. How do people in your country prepare for a game? Is there anything like an American tailgate party? 2. Do you think there is a difference between athletes in different countries? For example, do American athletes behave differently than those in Korea? Why or why not? Luna soosrever | 47.— ne Qi on Each group will discuss one of the topics below. During discussions, someone from each group should be assigned to take notes on the lines below. After discussions, another person from each group can stand up to present their group's results to the class. 999999999999995599999 S089 Group One: The Benefits of Sports and Fan Support Sports generate a lot of money for the economy and provide great entertainment. Group ‘Iwo: The Problems Associated with Sports Fanatics Some people take enjoyment of sports too far. They are obsessed with their teams. Group Three: The Advantages of Using Athletes as Role Madels Athletes are the best at their sport and are great examples of hard work and dedication for children. Group Four: The Disadvantages of Using Athletes as Role Models Athletes make a lot of money and often engage in behavior that isunsuitable for * arole model. REEDS Sottroarngerermcsenesomecioees tee 18 | HottieInternational MarriagesBEFORE YOU. READ AY(oter-| ot a ae aul Match each word with its correct definition. 1. discrimination * a, aperson’s heritage; the family someone came from 2. diversity * b, the state of becoming part of the culture of a population 3. applaud - c. relating to several different cultures 4, assimilation d. the variety within a group 5. multicultural e. to show appfoval 6. ancestry : £. a way of treating someone based on class rather than merit Veer TC a a erates Choose the word or phrase that is opposite in meaning to the one provided. 1. applaud a. clap b. choor c. keep silent 4d. approve 2. ancestry a.family history b. blood c.family future. heritage 3. discrimination a. equality b. hatred prejudice .d. racism 4, diversity a. variety d.similarity _¢. difference 4d, numerous 5. multicultural a, international b. global many cultures done culture 6. assimilation a.not belonging db. adaptation _c. fit in d. conformity 20 | Hottopies2eect] Listen carefully to the following conversation and complete the note-taking activity. Scene: Two university students are discussing the benefits of international marriages and multicultural families in Korea. Intermarriages and Multicultural Families in Korea } Facts g Advantages ©The number ofa)___ «* Intermarriage helps h) increased by 250% from men find) b) ___ to 2008. 5 4 * Intermarriage will help convert “0 ofrural men are Pe) to married to foreign women. multiculturalism. * Many wives come from d) + Intermarriage is helping to improve iarele) eee | ESF Korea’s low k) rate. + Nurses need to know how to say inet] eee se Dy) —______ several ways. ids in schools helps children learn * More than 10% of Korean families Sa = : andn) USEFUL EXPRES: NS it’sbeyondme: don't understand not sold on: don't really believe ortrustin something22 hrm Pere) Intermarriage: The Dark Truth Many people applawd the increases in intermarriages and the creation of multigultural families. Others worry about discrimination, domestic abuse, and illegal immigration. Being a member of Korean society has long been blood-based. This has made “fitting in” a challenge for multicultural families. Despite being Korean, these people face discrimination. While low birth rates are helping people realize the value of an open society, such change ismoving ata snail’s pace. One problem is that the choice of intermarriage is often » economic. Less educated, rural Korean men often marry less educated and poor foreign brides. Further, there is often a aa higher level of poverty, violence, and divorce in these types of marriages. ‘e. The fact is that intermarriages can help with the shortage of wives in rural areas. However, the ys children of these unions often face hardships due to their mixed heritage. Today, multiethnic children account for only about one percent of the 12 million Korean youth under the age of 19. These birth rates are rising, Ifthey continue, more than 11% of children in urban areas and 49% in rural areas could be of mixed background by 2020. It should be noted that since intermarriage is somewhat new, very few mixed children have even reached primary school age. Of those that have, the drop-out rate is 22 times higher than the national average. ‘This likely stems from the lack of knowledge foreign brides have of Koroan culture and society. Foreign wives say that despite their best efforts to blend in, being accepted as Korean is challenging. Some say that this is because Korean men often see them and their children as second-class citizens. A further issue facing foreign wives is spousal » abuso, Some believe this has been due to a lack of leadership. Few laws have been made USEFUL EXPRESSIONS stems from: tobe theresultof atasnail’s pace: extremely slow Hottonies2to protect the rights and culture of immigrants. Instead, more emphasis has been placed on assimilation to Korean culture, At the same time, Sivensity has been ignored. The result has been a 30% increase in the number of divorces among mixed marriages. While often helpful, intermarriages are sometimes used as a way of getting into a country illegally. To prevent this, Korea has decided to tighten up its borders. As such, health and criminal records must now be submitted before getting a visa, It is hoped that this will also promote the entry of those who wish to legally marry Koreans. Korea is often thought of as more “open” than other, smaller Asian countries. Despite this, it still has a long way to go in welcoming Koasians, those of mixed Korean and Asian amGSStEy. Complete the following chart based on the information you heard in Listening and readin Reading. * Discrimination * Often + Usually from or + Poverty Pe Abuse : abuse + legal _ * Divorce * Multiethnic * Challenge to be onthe rise + Often considered citizens Read and consider the following questions. Discuss them with your class. 1, Do you agree that in order to be Korean, one must have Korean blood? 2. Do you think children born from a mixed couple (Korean/Foreigner) are Korean? Why or why not?2. Do you think laws regulating immigration to Korea and interracial marriage should be changed? How? 3. What are some benefits that intermarriage provides to Korea? 4, (Student Question) 2 5. (Student Question) 2ao PE ye] aE Ti Poe Bil S Korea in the International MediaMatch each word with its correct definition. 1. inspire : © a. the act of looking forward to something 2. participant . © b, an important part 3. disappoint > © © tofail to meet the expectation or hope of 4, foster d. to affect or guide others in a positive way 5. mainstay ¢, aperson who takes part in some event 6. anticipation £, tobring up orto help raise Vocabulary Practice Fillin the blanks. Use the words from the box. participants foster anticipation inspires mainstay disappointed 1, Rita waited with for the new Harry Potter movie, 2, Rice isa of our diet. We eat it every day. 3. My aunt and uncle sick animals all of the time. They keep the animals until they can find a home. f 4, [read a story about a boy who helped bring clean water to a lot of African families. His story me. 5. How mam do you expect for the treo planting day? v B 6, Tim wanted a big slice of chocolate cake. The small slice that he got him,G7) tear Listening oa a Listen carefully to the following lecture and complete the note-taking activity. Scene: A professor is lecturing about some of the lesser-known Korean people who have been successful or who have made an impact on the world. | Inthe 60sanda)__90s, the | ene ‘was a country that frowned | | upon) ac music. Victor formed a rock | group called d) _ -Cuijianisa Chinese f) ‘Two Korean professors have developed a way to ye ___ cancer cells with limited use of h) materials. {_ Samsungis the world’si)_ memory Ba manufacturer. Korean k) | are popping up all over as | well as inm) countries. For those who use an) i strip, the | “Raise Me Up" device will help. Another invention, the “Back of the Hand Phone" allows the user to talk while ie o)_________ both hands. ? . USEFUL EXPRESSIONS y J © Popup: toappear surprisingly orunexpectedly » E = Unita Kors intneinterratonal Meds | 27Reading The Korean Wave Tho last fow decades have seen South Korea rise in popularity. A Beijing journalist coined the phrase, “The Korean Wave,” in 1999. That phrase describes the increase of Korean pop music and Korean products in Asia. Riding this wave are actors, musicians, athletes, and political figures. Daniel Dae Kim and Yun-Jin Kim are two of many Korean actors performing on television in North America. Musicians like Rain and BoA have fan clubs everywhere. They are also featured in television ads and in fashion magazines. Rain is also becoming awell-known actor on movie screens worldwide. Korea shared hosting duties during the 2002 FIFA World Cup. In addition, it hosted the 1988 Olympics in Seoul. Since then, Korean athletes have become a iiaiinistay on sports television. Soccer star Ji-Sung Park and baseball star Shin-Soo Choo are favorites on the world sports stage. These athletes also ifiSpi#8 Korean youth to work hard at achieving future goals. Koreans were great competitors at the Beijing Olympic Games in 2008. Mi-Ran Jang ‘won a gold medal for weight lifting, The women’s archery team also set a world record. Sung-Hyun Park, Hyun-Jung Ju, and OkHee Yun won gold. These were some of the many strong pantieipants. ‘Yu-Na Kim won over the hearts of everyone at the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, Canada, She is a household name in Korea, She is on television commercials and game shows, as well as popular magazines. Due to her incredible athletic talent, she is famous all over the world, ‘The UN Secretary General Ki-Moon Ban is paving the way for future Korean politicians, He was the first Korean elected to the post. There is no doubt that the Korean ‘Wave is having an impact on a global scale. The Korean spirit is something that the world needs to take note of. So where did this seemingly sudden burst of talent come from? Since the 1950s, South Korea has struggled to find its own place in the world. The government has created many programs dealing with education and business. Koreans have worked hard to build up their country. They have fasted a competitive spirit in everything they do. In the last» USEFUL EXPRESSIONS coin the phrase: to inventor frst usean expression riding the wave: taking advantage ofasituation ppavingtheway: preparingtheway forward _ 28so fow decades, they've taken that approach to higher levels within Korea itself. That same spirit is making waves outside the country. The world is just beginning to take notice. Korea will play a major role in the world in the near future. From athletics to politics, it continues to create more talent, As it is primed and readied for this responsibility, the world looks on with aitigipaliol. Surely Koreans will not @isappOiiit as they move forward. Comprehension ‘Complete the following chart based on the information you heard in Listening and readin Reading. ‘Common Knowledge . 2 | * Actors * Musicians : - Victor Tsoi -Yun-jin Kim a * Musicians -BoA -Jin-Woo Cheon * Athletes | «Inventor -F-SungPark(____ sd == ae i (baseball) | -Mi-Ran Jang J - Yu-Na Kim (figure skating) + UN Secretary General Loita iol) Read and consider the following questions. Discuss them with your class. - 1. Do you think it’s a good idea for Korean competitiveness to expand outside of Korea? Give at least two reasons why or why not. 2. Korean musicians are well known in Korea, However, they are not as popular in Europe and North America, How do you think Korean musicians could develop their careers in these markets? * Cancer ResearchWriting Divide into teams of two, and choose your topic. Write your argument on the lines below. You will argue that the international media is important to Korea, or that the international media is not important to Korea. Present your arguments in front of the class. Each team will have three opportunities to speak. The class will decide whose arguments were most convincing. 09999 99999999955999995935 Team: Things to Think About Why is/isn’t the international media important? What are the benefits to Korea? What great things have happened in Korea with/without international media attention? How would Korea be different if there were no international media? Whether it is for sports, music, business, or sci of other nations because... | ‘The recognition of other countries is not necessary for Korea to succeed because... 30 | Hottonies2EelNorth and South Korea are divided into two separate countries, but it hasn't always been that ‘way. Since the division, South Korea has done very well. South Korea isa rich country with many opportunities for its people. North Korea isa different story. The North has not done well, anditisnot arich country. There are many people who would like to join the North and the South once again, but that will not be an easy thing to do. Match each word with its correct definition. 1, sanction : © a, great orlange 2. scuttle : © b. the act of separating 3. refugee . © ¢, aloss of reward as a result ofa violation of law 4, abundant © 4. to inform over time 8. division . ©, asmall argument or fight 6. instill . © f, aperson who flees their country for another Choose the word or phrase that is opposite in meaning to the one provided. 1. abundant a. plentiful b. large c. numerous d. small 2. scuffle a. fight peace c. battle d. argument 3. instill a.introduce —_, teach . take out ad. put in 4, sanction a, award b.punishment _¢. penalty d.ban 5. refugee a, escapee . foreigner c. guest 4d. citizen 6. division a. separation _b, putting together _. taking apart d. breaking down, 32 | Mottopics2Listen carefully to the following presentation and complete the note-taking activity. Scene: A person is giving a presentation regarding the disadvantages of North/South Korea unity. & > > Since the 90s, North Korea has been in a) shape. ») killed many people. The North lacks | od , and its factories are in poor | ee Also, the North’s citizens are poor. | ‘The per capitae) Zs of the North is | f)____ percent of the South. Also, there is little | a). between the North and South. To equalize living | standards, a(n) h) amount ofresources isneeded. What is the real i) 7 Some have suggested | jp billion. However, to achieve k)__ percent of the South's income, it will cost $2-5 I) . South Korea, ) China, orm) ____ may contribute to this cost. However, it | is still too much. Rich countries will have to pay for reunification. Many think that without achange in n) ,itisa{n) 0) _ of | money and effort. USEFUL EXPRESSIONS ‘matter oftime: guaranteed to happen eventually foot thebill:to pay forsomething Unies NortandSoutn korea eunicaon Factorfcton | 33,34 | Hottopice2 Peete] GP rec10 A Reunified Korea: Only a Matter of Time In South Korea, most talk about “when” reunification will occur, not “if” For many Koreans, reunification is certain. Many observers cite peace on the peninsula and in the region as their primary reason for wanting to unify the Koreas. Today, there is no peace. Rather, there are frequent S6mfl€S, threats, and SAHHGHONS in the relationship between Kim Jong Il, the leader of the North, and the Western world. Many think that money spent on both making the North happy and arguing with them would be better spent on unification, Also, the South is always on alert due to the threat posed by the North. The costs involved in creating, training, and keeping a large security service in the South are huge. These costs must be similar for the North, which prides itself on its armed services. Reunification would reduce this need and would perhaps allow both sides to save money and focus on unified armed forces. Another sign that reunification is needed is the large number of North Korean Fefugees. These people escape from the North into the South and other neighboring countries every year. It is clear that life is not exactly a bed of roses in the North. If the quality of life for North Koreans can be improved, reunification is a must. . Further, there is a wealth of human resources and a great chance for partnership between the North and South. Today, very little trade takes place between them. Thus, perhaps one of the largest benefits of reunification is economic success. Because of the economic instability of the North, much of the money now goes into the military rather than economic development. As such, if reunification occurs, there would be an abundant a Look at the Korean sporting world, and you can see the importance of having a unified Korea. A unified Korean team marched in the opening ceremonies of the 2000 Summer» USEFUL EXPRESSIONS y bed ofroses: ideal ituation ‘sign of things to come: something thatshows or predicts what will happen next ‘when tcomes down toit: when you thinkaboutalithe details of something nount of resources available, both in terms of people and industOlympics in Sydney. They did the same thing in 2004 in Athens, and again in Turin in 2006. These sorts of events iistill pride inmany Koreans and area strong sign of things to come. When it comes down to it, families have been split apart for more than 50 years because of the divisigH in Korea. When one watches the reunions between parents and children, it is heartbreaking. There is a deep-seated drive to s. Whether from the South or North, related or not, one thing holds true: these people are all Korean, Soon, the geographical and political landscape will once again show that. er eeu ‘Complete the following chart based on the information you heard in Listening and read in. Reading. unify these fam Whyis North Koreaso poor? ._ Whyisreunificationneeded?- * Hada inthe 1990s | * Toachieve on the Lacks peninsula - Power *Armed___cost too a * Poor quality of life in ~Ports - * Great _ success possible : * Tojoin divided . in poor condition . citizens Read and consider the following questions. Discuss them with your class. 1. Considering the cost, do you think reunification will occur in your lifetime? Why or why not? 2. Do you think reunification can succeed if each country keeps its own government? Or do you think a common government is needed? Units Norhand South RovsRerifaton Factor Fon | 35Below are some facts pertaining to reunification. After reading through them, answer the questions to complete three paragraphs on the lines below. Use the questions as a guide, and add details wherever appropriate. Be prepared to read your paragraphsin class. 09 99999599999995599999 S955 | Things to Think About + Reunification can happen in three ways—bloody war as seen in Vietnam, a peaceful overnight occurrence as seen in Germany, or a compromise involving less violence but significant chaos leading to the transition as seen in Russia. + South Korea's GDP growth alone is the same as the North’s entire economic output. + North Korea's population is half of the South’s and growing thanks to ahigh birth rate. + The cost of bringing the North’s incomes to 80% of the South’ is $2-5 trillion over 30 years. + lfspread among the South Korean population, this is about $40,000 per person. Do you think reunification will occur in your lifetime? Why or why not? If reunification doos occur, what will itbe like: bloody, peaceful, or a compromise? Why do you think that? What do you think about the cost of reunification? Explain, Who should pay for it? Do you think the North wants to reunify? Why or why not? Explain what needs to happen for reunification to be successful. 36 | Hottopies2 | | ne eed38 Match each word with its correct definition. 1. bureaucracy * + a, money paid to support farmers and provont financial losses 2. socialist . © b. tomake more efficient or quicker 3 prosperity» © c. excessive levels of administration and paperwork 4, priority © d. the condition of being successful; economic well-being 5. subsidy © ©. asuperior rating describing the order of importance or urgency 6. streamline» © £. having system of government where the government, controls much of the infrastructure Nereis ar ased Fillin the blanks. Use the words from the box. socialist’ cohesive streamline bureaucracy subsidy __ priorities 4, Potato crops were very bad this year, so the government is paying the potato farmers asmall : 2. My son's are all wrong, He should spend most of his time studying instead of playing bascball or watching TV. 3. Our country is going through a period of 4. Cuba and Vietnam are examples of _ countries. 8. This new computer system is going to help our office. It will make things a lot easier. 6, That university has a lot of . Thad to fill out ten pages of paperwork in order to change one of my classes.GP toc Listening Listen carefully to the following conversation and complete the note-taking activity. Scene: An economics professor is speaking to a student about the benefits ofan Asian Union, ‘The student asks the professor how an Asian union would a) Korea. The professor imagines that trade b) would be lowered. ¢) could flow in and out. The potential for trade would be d) | The student is more interested ine) ___.Shesaysthatit | would be easy to travel to member f) _ She wouldn't have to worry about travel g) ‘The professor would like to see a single h) | It would make trade even more i) Trading with the | | ) ‘would improve a lot. | Acommon currency would create ak) __ destination. | Tourists wouldn't have to I) currencies as they go. | People would be able tom) from country to country. The n) and) _ benefits are reason nongh for aunion, USEFUL EXPRESSIONS put to rest:tostop talking about; toresolve bother with: toworry about; todeal with reason enough: sufficient evidence for Unité TheCretonofanAsanUsion | 3940 8 Hotropies2 Reading The Costs of an Asian Union For some time, people have talked about improving» the economic and political unity in Asia. The point of this is to improve trade and overall prosperity -. =i in the region. To do this, many have said that » a trade and travel barriers need to be eased. The /| goal is to sot up an Asian union. However, if you consider the economic problems faced by members of the EU, it is clear that such a system is not all it’s cracked up to be. One problem with an Asian union is the mix of political systems in Asia. For a union to succeed, member countries must be able to work togeth They must also be able to have a common flag and currency. It would truly be remarkable to see democratic, S06iali8f, and communist countries working together under such a system. Further, it has been suggested that under such a union, there would be a common security system. This would be very challenging, given the political and geographical differences that exist in Asia, Another security issue relates to terrorism. Asa union, the hope is to reduce or eliminate trade and travel barriers. This would improve movement through the union by its citizens. Ther the spread of terrorism. It is feared that the safeguards and visa guidelines we have now would be lost. Of course, this could be a very large problem, Further concerns relate to politics and the effect of an Asian union on independence. Currently, each country relies on its freedom to control its own internal economic landscape. This can be related to agricultural SHbSi@i@S or manufacturing PROHUES. It may also relate to the focus of its research and development. With the development of a union, such independence will be lost. This is because all member countries would be subject to the same guidelines. In a union, members would haverto abide by the laws set + USEFUL EXPRESSIONS y abide by:tofollow : . come to agreements, and set common goals, are real concerns that this would also lead toforth by the union government. The point would be to try to make sure that all countrios receive equal benefits. However, many poorer nations may be at a disadvantage once in | the union. They would be unable to compete with richer nations under such a system. Finally, while it may appear thet creating an Asian union would create order and } ‘treaiiline the political process, the opposite is true. The level of BEGAMERIGY would actually increase. This is because countries would have to see to the affairs of their own country as well as the union's as a whole. This would result in a lot of extra work. If the problems of the EU member countries are a sign, Asia should reconsider such a move. ot cue Complete the following chart based on the information you heard in Listening and readin Reading. i Potential Benefitto Korea Potential Problems — | * Lowered. | eMixof, systems won't be would increase trade. | cohesive. + There would be no more * Common sees cyst } visas. | would be hard to establish. | *Single would make | * Itmight lead to the spread of / traveling easier for tourists. ‘Single currency would give more . wouldn't ee Apap tention beableto sith power to the Asians. richer nations. * Itwould increase the level of Read and consider the following questions. Discuss them with your class. 1. If Korea was part of a union, would you travel more? Why or why not? 2. Do you beliove that increased travel freedom would lead to increased risk of terrorism. in Asia? Why or why not?OSE Each group will discuss one of the topics below. During discussions, someone from each group should be assigned to take notes on the lines below. After discussions, another person from each group can stand up to present their group's results to the class. 0994469959999995 5000005008 Group One: The Benefits of an Asian Union for South Korea It will provide Korean products with easier and faster access to other Asian markets. Group Two: The Benefits of an Asian Union to All of Asia Itwill provide increased communication and negotiating power with the West. Group Three: The Effects of an Asian Union on Terrorism and Security Itwill make it easier to travel and, therefore, create a terrorism network. Group Four: The Negative Effects of an Asian Union on Member Countries It will reduce the freedom to act independently within the union. 42 | HotTopes2Conscription: Military Service in South KoreaMatch each word with its correct definition. | | A(eterlt La mada | | | 1. conscription ‘ » a, aform of discipline involving the infliction of physical pain & 2. corporal punishment » , to come to an opinion about something | 3, perceive . © ¢. required; must be done 4. rite . +d. asystem whore people are forced into military service | 5. mandatory . a person who refuses to serve in the armed forces 6. objector . + £ aceremonial act or action Vocabulary Practice Fill in the blanks. Use the words from the box. corporal rite objector conscription _ perceived _ mandatory | 1. When Ken started to grow facial hair, his father called it a of | passage. Ken was becoming a man. | 2, In Canada, punishment is illogal in schools. Teachers cannot | physically hurt their students, 3, Athletes are sometimes tobe stupid. : 4, In most countries, going to elementary school is . Children can't just stay home and play. 5, At times of war, many countries have used in order to have enough people to fight. 6. Ricky doesn’t believe in hurting anything. He won't even kill a spider! He is a war 44 | HotTopies2Korea, ~~ 2 TheProsof Conscription * It providesa stable supply of ao aes # Ithelps to build b) unity and ¢) *Thed) is very good for young Koreans. + Mon learn about e) . ojos ____,and work | ee * Korean h) _leave the military as men. * The military builds i) + Being in the military takes a lot of effortandj) USEFUL EXPRESSIONS y buy intolt:to believeorfollowsomething Job one:the most important ob markmy words: ay attention Unk 7 Conscription: tiny ServiesinsounKotes | 45 ‘ahead ofthe game: more prepared than others ane eset Ture) Listen carefully to the following conversation and complete the note-taking activity. Scene: A father and a son are discussing the advantages of mandatory military service in Other Information U 0 * You're not considered to be a man. until you've k) your military service, * South Korea is on North Kores Dd i +m) __will continue until an) = agreement is signed.46 Reading Mandatory Military Service: Who Needs It? threat posed by North Korea. This threat is what led to the creation of this systei In South Korea, mandatory military service is thought of as a duty. Other duties are taxes, educatian, and labor. This shows how important military duty is for many Koreans. Taxes, education, and labor apply to all citizens. However, military service applies only to able-bodied men. In contrast, women have been left out of this system. ‘The reason for @6HSGRpHiON is Clear. For decades there has been a clear and constant Whether people agree or not, basically this system is designed to force young men into the armed forces. Naturally, given the pereeived threat, there is a lot of support for this law. Hower © decreased, Others want to make the system voluntar Korea, the law state law fort not all of Korea's citizens support it. Many want the service periods \s in other countries. The main problem with the Korean system is that it denies a person's rights. In South 15 mon into being soldiers. Asa conditions, which often include corporal punishment, have serious psy Other complaints are that this tem fails to re that it is the duty of all citizens to serve for national defense. This ssult, itis believed that the hard work and harsh logical effects. cognize those objecting to war, and it is also sexist. In fact, avoiding your service because you are against war is considered illegal. Every year, 600-700 objectors, who are primarily Jehovah's Witnesses, are given 18-month prison sentences for avoiding their servi test of manhood and a ite of passage for young men. This denies women 2% theright to serve in the military. There are also public and personal economic costs, Many feel that constantly training soldiers is a waste of money. They believe that finding and training soldiers could happen quickly if 25a war were to break out. Therefore, many believe peace-time training is useles: More importantly, by forcing young, educated, and talented men into the militar those men and their economic productivity 1 are taken away from soci USEFUL EXPRESSIONS ) ite of passage: an important step toward something Asa result, the . Furthe conscription is seen as aa economy is hurt. Additionally, conscription forces many to leave school or a good job, or to stop playing a sport, singing, or acting. When this results, individuals can lose huge personal and ‘economic opportunities. Some believe compulsory military service is too costly. They say it is a waste of time and can be potentially damaging to the economy and the personal lives of Korean men. People question whether it is necessary in modern times, With the high number of men trying to avoid their duty, it seems clear that this system needs to change. ena od ' Complete the following chart based on the information you heard in Listening and readin Reading. . ____ of money «Builds national _ and Hurts _by putting a young men in military * Learn respect, ,and Can lose and opportunities * Protection from ‘+ Women donied the right * Denies personal Has : effects * Fails to war objectors Read and consider the following questions. Discuss them with your class. 1. Should people be forced into military service or should they have the right not to participate? Explain. 2. How do you think military service benefits young men and women? Give some examples, nit? conscriston titarySesicWriting military service in tional questions. class using complete Interview another student about their thoughts or opinions regar Korea, Three questions have been provided for you. You mustalsott Record your partner's answers on the lines below, and then report sentences. 6645959 OO 089999559999959985 Partner: a ne Ne 1, Do you agree with mandatory military service, or conscription? Why or why not? Give two reasons. 2. Do you think conscription is still necessary today? That is, was it more necessary in the past? 3. Ifyou had a child, would you want him or her to serve in the military? If he or she objected, would you support him orher? 4, (Student Question) # 5. (Student Question) ? 48 | Hot Topics?Free trade agreements are made between two or more countries, and they are meant to be beneficial toall involved. The idea, for example, is that a country rich in produce but poor in meat products can make an agreement with another country where the opposite is true. The countries trade easily and everyone benefits. in 2007, Korea and the United States made such an agreement. There are those ~ who support this decision and others who donot. =—_ ua Match each word with its correct definition. 1. enterprise a, ateam; a group that works together 2. deficit , a group of organizations 3. alliance c. receiving advantages or personal well-being 4, federation d atax 5. beneficial e. ashortage in the amount or quality of something 6. tariff £. abusiness organization Choose the word or phrase that is opposite in meaning to the one provided. 1. beneficial a. helpful b. harmful c. good 4. useful 2, federation: a. singular ». group c.union 4. connection 3. enterprise a. company b. business c.corporation _d. hobby 4. deficit a.notenough —_ i little c.extra d, shortage 5. tariff a. froe b. tax «. fee d. cost 6. alliance a. agreement b. bond c. divorce d. partnership 50 | Hottopies2WT) ees Dears) Listen carefully to the following conversation and complete the note-taking activity. Scene: An American autoworker and a Korean farmer are discussing the cons of the KORUS FTA. ‘The American says that the KORUS FTA is very a) ‘This is especially true in terms of b) . The Korean is happy that) ___was left out of the FTA. He says itis partofKorea’sd) identity. Many Americans are against the FTA due to tight e) on beeff) ‘The American thinks that Korean g) on imported automobiles is h) ‘The Korean can understand about trade But, his concern is for the Korean local j) Inthe West, most products are imported. Very few items are domestically v) In Korea, itis the I) Both agree that they don’t want to see small businesses lose their | m) . The small Korean businesses can't compete with multinational n) Ben ‘The Korean farmer thinks that the KORUS FTA was 0) from the start. USEFUL EXPRESSIONS lose their shirts: togo bankruptor outof business fall by the wayside: to no longerbeactive Una MeKORUSFTA | 51=) P eK reel f Access to the World: The Pros of the KORUS FTA The Republic of Korea-United States Free Trade Agreement (KORUS FTA) was negotiated between February 2, 2006 and April 1, 2007, It was signed on June 30, 2007 by then-presidents George W. Bush and Moo Hyun Roh. This was very significant. It was the largest FTA for the USA since the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) in 1993, It was also the first with a major Asian economy. For many, the benefits of this agreement are clear. For example, the Korea Institute for International Economic Policy estimated that exports from Korea to the United States will rise by 12% per year, or 6.4 billion dollars, and grow by 15% in the long run. Others in favor of the FTA say that it will create more jobs than the ones lost, and will eventually be beneficial for Korea, The KORUS FTA is a great opportunity for South Korea. It was the country’s chance to join a group of advanced economies. The Federation of Korean Industries was very excited about this FTA. They knew that it was going to bring the traditional alliame with the US to a higher level. By doing so, it would greatly help Korean enterprises advance into the USA. In addition to increasing trade between Korea and the USA, the KORUS FTA should lessen the effect of the automobile trade defiit the US has had with Korea. For example, in 2006, around 4,000 US-made cars were sold in Korea, whereas about 800,000 Korean cars were sold in the USA. There are also high hopes that this FTA will resolve long-standing issues with US beef imports into Korea. In the past, there has been a 40% tariff on US beef imports. This has been done in an effort to support the local Korean market. However, because Korea was able to keep rice out of the FTA negotiations, they had to agree to reduce the beef tariff over a 15-year period. In the end, USEFUL EXPRESSIONS \ inthe fong run: the final result; afteralong time high hopes: great expectationsabouta potential positive outcome of something Jong-standing: going on foralong time rst 82 Hottopies2when it came to agriculture, the USA wanted Korea to stop paying huge subsidies to its producers. This is money paid to producers to protect them from losing money and to artificially boost the agriculture industry. In contrast, the USA wanted full exposure and full access to the Korean market. Further benefits of this FTA are increased exposure of Korean goods and companies to an international market. Also, there have been predicted increases in foreign direct investment and increased competition, All of these should result in a more streamlined and efficient Korean economy. Despite those who oppose it, the KORUS PTA is, in the end, good for both Korea and the USA. It will knock down trade barriers between the world’s largest and 11"largest economies. eee seid Complete the following chart based on the information you heard in Listening andreadin Reading. *Exportsfrom____—_to____| Tariffs on USimported__ willrise, aro unfair, . ‘would be created thanlost. | * Smaller oan tariffwould decrease, | Cont compete with multinational . goods and companies Ce ‘would be exposed toan market. Read and consider the following questions. Discuss them with your class. 4. Imagine that you can predict the future. What will Kore look like in ten years because of the KORUS FTA? 2. Why is it, or isn'tit, important for Korea to protect its agricultural industry including rice, oranges, and beef? Unita MeRORUSETADivide into teams of two, and choose your topic. Write your argument on the lines below. You will argue in favor ofthe KORUS FTA, or against it. Present your argumentsin frontof the class. Each team will have three opportunities to speak. The class will decide whose arguments were most convincing. 00999 044909393999559999995005 Team: Things to Think About. Which people/companies will benefit from it? Which people/companies will not benefit? How will products in stores change? How will prices change? Which country will benefit more? What kind of jobs will be created/lost? ‘The KORUS FTA is good because . .. a ‘The KORUS FTA is not good because... 1a a ; The Rise of Korean BrandsNeto IC laa MCD Match each word with its correct definition. 1. array . 2, reputation 3. synonymous * 4. component « 5. label . 6. disguise Nereis aar tated © a. the same b, alange group of things c. todescribe d. the hidden nature of something @, an important part f. the quality of character as seen by others Choose the word or phrase that is opposite in meaning to the one provided. 1. disguise a. costume b. covering c. exposed, . mask 2, component a. piece ». whole ©. part 4, segment 3. array a. collection b.alot c. variety d. fow : 4, label a, no name b.call c. classify tag | 5. synonymous F a. opposite b.alike c. equal 4. identical 6. reputation i a, honor b. charactor ¢. popularity 4. obscurity & 56 | Hotrones2GP rece Listening | Listen carefully to the following lecture and complete the note-taking activity. Scene: A professor is giving a lecture in an international business class about the superiority of import brands. ( ‘This talk focuses on the a) industry. Domestic North American brands include b) , GM, and Chrysler. Popular Asian brands include Hyundai, Kia,¢)_ eS Ati. > Honda. | ‘The difference between American and foreign cars is the d) | and craftsmanship. e) cars are) ee] | Italian cars have emotional g) and Japanese and Korean g cars are very h) and have great attention to detail. ) 5 However, American cars have failed to i) with top European j) eer eee atc models. | ) Foreign cars focus on k) . Americans I) Ee models rather than evolve them. Therefore, they always have | m) pains, Also, they haven't achieved the customer | > loyalty andn) of imports, People are correct in assuming imports are superior cars. USEFUL EXPRESSIONS underlying problem: thetrue cause of something ‘growing pains: challenges faced by new products/companiesin themarketplace tide(one) over: tohave enough of something to satisfy youforashort time Units TheisetKoren Brands | 575B | Hottopies2 Reading Gp cc Mistaken Identity: Is That Japanese or Korean? Ifyou walk into a major electronics store in North America, you'll find a wide aay of Asian goods. In fact, you will find that most of the products are from either Korea or Japan. Japan has been exporting quality electronics to North Amorica for decades. Brands like Sony, Nintendo, Nikon, Hitachi, JVC, Olympus, Yamaha, Sanyo, Panasonic, and so many more havo littered the electronics marketplace for years. As result, many of today’s top brands in TVs, computers, and home electronics are Japanese. Japanese products have become very common in Western culture, and Asian imports have become synonymous with the Japanese. ‘Therefore, many people incorrectly identify Korean and Japanese products. For example, Korean companies such LG, Samsung, River, Cowon, and Daewoo are often labeled as Japanoso. Evon to this day, many do not realize that some of their favorite home electronics are made by Korean companies. Many ask why this is the case. As said, years of exposure have taught people about the quality of Japanese products. So, when people find a similar, high-quality component with a name that sounds Asian, they quickly assume it comes from Japan. Also, compared to Japan, Western society knows little about Korean culture. Until recently, Korea did not market itself to the world. However, with the start of the Korean Wave in the last decade, people are now starting to understand the quality of Korean goods and culture. ‘The same problem occurs in other industries as well. For example, in the North ‘American car market, the quality of brands such as Hyundai and Kia has improved over the years, Today, these brands are very popular, and in fact, account for a large part of North American car sales, Despite this, most are still thought of as Japanese brands. Another example of this problem is in the tire industry. Brands such as Hankook and Kumho are found on most makes and models of cars. They have-become a quality brand oftire, Yet, many people still fail to identify these companies as Korean, Whether we are talking about consumer electronics, cars, or tires, the confusion USEFUL EXPRESSIONS y blessing in disguise: beneficial, even thoughappesring tobe a disadvantage“Sa ro = continues. Too often, we hear people state that Asian companies and products all stem from Japan. The Korean Wave will help clear up this problem. However, in the end, this may be a blessing in @iggii88. A {ler all, Japan is well known for quality goods. Therefore, it is great for Korean products to be linked to Japan. It could be worse. What if Korean goods were being identified as Chinose? Based on the poor F@pULHEGH of Chinese goods, Korea really would have a marketing disaster on its hands! een euniong ‘Complete the following chart based on the information you heard in Listening and read in Reading. Goods havea reputation. * Cars are . = © Cars can't and have great | dependable and have great | _ with other brands todetail. attention to . | because they lack the Many | «Japan has been ee ee into North Americaare quality es often mistaken as goods into North America | + Goods havea 5 | fone | Scena Discussion Read and consider the following questions. Discuss them with your class. 1. How does it make you feel when pooplo mistake Korean brands for Japanese? Is it really a blessing in disguise? 2, Ifyou could have any car, what brand would it be? Why? What about a TV? Why? ‘na Tes ofkoean ean 59,Below are some facts pertaining to Korean companies. After reading through them, answer the questions to complete two paragraphs on the lines below. Use the questions as a guide, and add details wherever appropriate. Be prepared to read your paragraphsin class. 09999999 9999995599999 5055 Things to Think About ver 1.5 million vehicles a year are produced in 13 manufacturing and assembly operations in eight countries, which are then sold and serviced in 172 countries. Over 42,000 employees. Annual revenues of over $14.6 billion. Major sponsor of the Australian Open and an official automotive partner of FIFA. + Hyundai World's largest automaker by profit, the world’s fourth largest automaker by units sold, and the world’s fastest growing automaker. 75,000 employees worldwide. Hyundai vehicles are sold in 193 countries through some 6,000 dealerships. + LG Electronics: The flagship company of LG Group, one of the world’s largest electronic conglomerates. 75 subsidiaries worldwide that design and manufacture televisions, home appliances, and telecommunications devices. + Samsung: In 2009, Samsung Electronics overtook Siemens of Germany and Hewlett- | Packard of the U.S. with a revenue of $117.4 billion to take the number-one spot as the world's largest technology company. Inyour opinion, are Asian brands superior to US brands? Why or why not? What makes one better than another? What are some examples of superior brands? Compare Korean and American brands, Why do you think people choose a certain brand? Is it perception, quality, or just random? Explain. How should people shop fora car or consumer electronics? Should they buy a certain brand based on their nationality? Should they try to get the best price? Should they compare all of the products available? What do you think is the future of Korean brands? 160 | HorTopes2 |Currency 1. Why do you think Koreans save more money than people in North eats) ro PU ee ea OdVocabulary Preview Match each word wit! ‘correct definition. 4. conceal + a, something adding pleasure or comfort, but not necessary 2. luxury : + b, theact of receiving benefit for illegal activities 3. denomination « * c. asharp increase 4. obsolete : * d. to place‘out of sight 5. corruption + * ©, the face value of a particular bill 6. spike . * £ no longer useful or required Nereis arsed Fillin the blanks. Use the words from the box. Iuxury corruption denomination spike conceal _obsolete 1. On Valentine's Day, there is a in the sales of chocolate and flowers. 2. For many homes in Korea, keys have been made - People have number codes to enter their houses, not keys. 3. The boy tried to his black eye from his parents, but they saw it * when he had to take off his sunglasses. : 4, Idon't have change for 10,000 won. Do you have a lower 2 5. Having a swimming pool in our backyard is a ___, not a necessity. 6. Police officers have worked hard to lower the in that area of the city. 62 | HetTopies2Listen carefully to the following conversation and complete the note-taking activity. Scene: A male and female colleague are having a conversation about the disadvantages of asmaller won. * The man’s a) is enormous. + He has alot of b) * Hisboss is) illiterate, He gives more than 200 | @d) each month. * The woman's boss has gone e) -Itwas such a f) _ having to deal with that many bills. + Every time the man gets money from the) 222 eS hots frustrated. ‘* The government introduced the h) a ‘won note recently. © Other countries have large i) ___ . The Korean i won't allow them in the country. + They don't think citizens can k) such large | bills * They think that everyone will go into) * When the man goes m) ,itis annoying. * Lit wasn’t forn) _ is cards, there would really be a problem. ando) USEFUL EXPRESSIONS h money bags: someone who hasa lot of money ‘computerilliterate: knowsvery ttleabout computers Uni Keeancunerey | 63Reading G7 vexe20 Larger Bills, Larger Problems On June 23", 2009, the South Korean economy changed. This was the day the 50,000 won note was released. Many saw this as a step forward in economic reform. Others strongly opposed it 5 Critics have said that the 10,000 won note, which had been the highest denomination in South Korea for 37 years, was perfectly fine. There was no need for a larger note. ‘They argued that cash had become nearly 10 Obsolete in many developed countries. Most poople used checks and credit cards, Therefore, a larger bill had been a foolish and pricey decision. It has been said that capping the won at 15 10,000 kept public spending down. This may have been true in cases of big-ticket items. In the past, people required hundreds of bills just to pay for relatively low-cost items, never mind IWXUEY goods. This likely kept some people from spending too much. Further, in Korea, the idea of saving money for purchases has been a very important 2 concept, as opposed to wasting money and credit spending that has gone on in the West. Now that a larger bill exists, there is a real fear that personal spending will spiral out of control. This may eliminate all of the valuable savings Korean citizens have been able to stow away. People are also concerned that a larger won will lead to an 25 increase in the amount of GOEFUpLOR across the country, In the past, it may have been harder for people to hide illegal money because of the number of bills needed. However, it is now five times easier to pay someone off and for that a» person to @Om@eal the money. USEFUL EXPRESSIONS big-ticketitem: something that costsa lt of money (TV, car, furniture, ete.) spiral outof control: to getworse and worse 64 | WotTopics2” ‘A further complaint is that with this increase, there will be a change in the public attitude within Korea. Korea has been able to keep its inflation down, and therefore consumer prices have remained relatively low compared to other developed nations. To many, the low denominiation of the won, low prices, and money-saving attitudes have all gone hand in hand. It is feared that the 50,000 won note will upset this balance, potentially leading to economic disaster. ‘The last thing the South Koreans want is a huge §piK8 in inflation. In fact, a larger 100,000 won note was put on hold because of such fears. Regardless of whether spending and prices will increase, one thing is for sure, business owners are preparing for the worst, Since the release of this new bill, there has been a large spike in sales of anti- counterfeiting equipment to concerned business owners. Despite new security features, ‘most people still beliove that the real problem will be preventing people from copying and using illegal bills. Being able to spend five times more money, whether real or fake, is definitely something to be concerned about. ‘Complete the following chart based on the information you heard in Listening and read in Reading. * Too inwallet No forthem + ___doesn'ttrustits people | + Possible out of control + Easy to thesmallbills | * May increase and pay the wrong amount SMeyioecs Read and consider the following questions. Discuss them with your class. 1. Before the 50,000 won note, how did you feel about having to carry so many bills in your wallet? 2, Some people think the new bill will increase corruption. Do you agree? Why or why not? Unie 10 Korean currency 6566 Writing Each group will discuss one of the topics below. During discussions, someone from each group should be assigned to take notes on the lines below. After discussions, another person from each group can stand up to present their group’s results to the class. . 999999999999995 5990005005 Group One: The Advantages of Larger Denominations of Won It will stimulate consumer spending and improve the economy. Group Two: The Advantages of Larger Denominations of Won | It will be much more convenient both for Koreans and visitors. Group Three: The Disadvantages of Larger Denominations of Won It will cause problems for business owners relating to security and providing change for larger bills. Group Four: The Disadvantages of Larger Denominations of Won It will cause inflation to rise and, thus, make Korea a more expensive, uninviting place to visit, which will hurt the economy. Hotopies2Commercial Celie FN ee eS aN ens Cosrec over EALVocabulary Preview Match each word with its correct definition. 1. designate « a. the act of eating and drinking 2. craze b. athin, crisp biscuit 3. wafer c. thin 4. consumption « d. to set apart fora special purpose 5. slonder . © @. apopularfad 6. confectionary £, relating to sweets A (eforolta acta} 5 Fillin the blanks. Use the words from the box. E slender craze confectionary desi Ee 4, The women in my family are all Even my great-grandmother is - skinny. E 2. Aglass of milk and some isa tasty snack. E 3, Smoking cigarettes was the when my parents were teenagers, but I'm glad that’s over. . . 4, In the United States, the of pizza and pasta is high. 5. There are restaurant ;parate bathrooms for men and women in most 6. You can buy many different kinds of candy and chocolate in the store, 68 | Hottopies2Listen carefully to the following conversation and complete the note-taking ac = P reck2t Tes catia] a ae See! ity. Scene: A store clerk and a costumer are having a discussion regarding the upcoming Christmas holiday. Merry Christmas! EB customer Tam looking fora a) for my family. [don’tknow what to get. All of these holidays like le and 3 Day use our emotions to make companies money. On the d) ofevery month, there are e) holidays in Korea! Ihave) that there are more than 50 g) _ days in Korea! You're right! I'm not going to n) inany of these silly days. USEFUL EXPRESSIONS y ‘marketing ploy: method used by companies toattract customers It's great to see people's A) soviet tenis Cire these j) Itis up to you to put some K) into those days and make them }) Iguess if you don't want to m) you can stay home, and stay out of the stores. But, Tthink there is a(n) n)_ between normal holidays and the others. 692» Reading (7 eee Contrived Holidays: Happy Pepero Day! What do chocolate-dipped wafer sticks called Pepero, pork , belly slices, apples, women’s bras, and cucumbers have in common? Each has a “special day” esignated for it. These are not global holidays; they occur only in Korea. Of course, there are the usual holidays in Korea, such as Christmas, Chuseok and Valentine’s Day. However, Koreans have invented other unofficial holidays. These have been great for the economy. The biggest of these days is Pepero Day. It is held on November 11". This is because the date 11/11 resembles four sticks of Lotte Gonfectionary’s Pepero, delicious chocolate-dipped wafer sticks. This event has been incredibly successful for Lotte. In fact, the company does about 55% of its Pepero business around Pepero Day. : Pepero Day is observed mostly by young people. They exchange Pepero sticks and other candies. At 11:11 a.m. on November 11", teachers at many schools allow the exchanges to begin. Recently, the way Pepero Day is celebrated has begun to change. Today, there is a growing child obesity problem in Korea. Therefore, teachers have pushed students to exchange healthy snacks instead of Peperos. For example, some have uggested replacing Pepero Day with Garaetteok Day. Sticks of white tteok, or rice cake, instoad of chocolate would be exchanged between friends on this day. Even the Ministry | for Food, Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries are on-board with Garaetteok Day. In addition, the government has stated that by holding events on November 11", Garaetteok Day would also help to raise domestic rice GonstiMptiON. This would be groat for Korean farmers and the Korean economy as a whole. How did Pepero Day begin? According to one story, Pepero Day was by @ group of middle school girls in Busan. The girls are said to have exchanged Pepero sticks as gifts, They wished that each other would grow as tall and slender as a Pepero. USEFUL EXPRESSIONS y ‘push: to encourage ‘on-board: ready toparticipate started in 1994 70 Hottonies2. #2). ‘Tho girls thon decided to exchange Pepero every year on November 11" to remember their friendships. Lucky for HP. Lotte! While many people have suggested Lotte is to blame, the company denies it. In fact, Lotte stated that over time, they began to notice increased sales in early November. After a few years observing this trend and its growing popularity, the company decided to encourage the holiday with special gift boxes and other promotions. The holiday seemed to explode from there, with everyone from major department stores to small corner stores selling the delicious chocolate treats. Despite the stories, it isn't exactly clear how the Pepero Day raze started. Regardless, as with the other special, invented holidays in Korea, itis likely that Pepero Day is here to stay. ‘Complete the following chart based on the information you heard in Listening and read in Reading. * Occur only in + History and + Replacement for * Great for the — pais + Examples: * Examples: * Sticks of, 2 instead of oes een) a cae ee ‘+ More domesticrice Perel) Read and consider the following questions. Discuss them with your class. 1. Do you think that Lotte started Pepero Day? Why or why not? 2, Do you agree or disagree with businesses or industries having a special day to promote their product? Explain your opinion Une Commertatidos | 74ne nal . What do you think about companies creating their own special days to promote their products? . Do you think itis fair that companies take advantage of their customers’ emotions and put pressure on them to buy their products on certain days? Why or why not? . . What are some enjoyable things about commercial holidays? Give examples. (Student Question) . (Student Question)The Production and Sale of Knock-Offs sms that are commonly copied or sold as fakes? a) i Re aero bates ccaMatch each word with its correct definition. 4, recognition * * a, adocument stating the right to make, use, or sell an invention 2, counterfeit ° © b, made as an imitation of something else 3, trademark * ©, the act of being aware of something 4, patent . © d. the total income made by a certain source 5. revenue * +e. theact of carrying out something effectively such as a law 6. enforcement © © £, something used as a way to indicate the origin or ownership of same good A feoles lol Ca mele tlacd Choose the word or phrase that is opposite in meaning to the one provided. 1. enforcement a. requirement b.carry out —¢. allow 4d. control 2. trademark a. brand b.nomark —c. label d.name 8. recognition a. not knowing b. notice c.remembering _ d. identifying . 4, revenue a. income b.money _c. profit d. debt 5. counterfeit a. fake b. real c. copied 4d. false 6. patent a.nodocumentation b. license _. permit . copyrighted 74 | Nottopiee2=) P rack2a Listen carefully to the following lecture and complete the note-taking activity. Scene: A speaker is finishing up a lecture in support of knock-off ‘Vuitton are rich. Companies shouldn't be worried about f) | Thespeakerrefusestopaya)__——=——_foranything. North | America is too b) - She can get ¢) ____ percent | | discounts. She thinks d) corporations make | > enough money. Companies such as Chanel, e) ,and Louis | | | Even if they are high quality, they are still g) They ) areintended as a novelty. They are no h) toany company. 7 / >) > She cani) abag that isj)_* totherealthing | ‘The speaker feels that she is actually I) the products for free. > People I) Asian countries for making knock-offs. It's m) for companies to make them so cheap and get ‘upset when their likeness is sold for the same price. Her choice is to spend several n) dollars on a handbag. USEFUL EXPRESSIONS average]oe: an everyday person; a commoner dirtcheap: extremely ow cast take-homemessage: an important thing tonotice Unit 12 ThePraducionanaSleofknock Of | 750 ) P racks Perv it] Knock-Offs: The Cost of Copying There is no question that there are serious consequences to producing and selling brand knockoffs. As with those who download or illegally copy media from others, the influence of the knock-off market has created a worldwide stir. ‘A good example of this is in the USA. The sale of knock-offs is a tax free, unlicensed, and unregulated industry, This criminal activity costs the US economy an estimated $200 billion per year. Ultimately, knock-offs destroy hundreds of thousands of jobs and cost the country and its citizens billions in annual local, state, and federal tax REWEHUE ‘The economic costs are clear. Knock-offs also nogatively affect brand image. The value of brands comes from our R86OGBitioH of them. As such, when we buy knock-offs, we cheapen these brands Although knockoffs may seem to offer a cheap opportunity into a higher standard of living, they don't. Rat@iitS and f@@iAEKS aro intellectual property and are vital for all companies, movie and music producers, athletes, and recording artists. These people deserve to have their creativity, intelligence, and hard work paid for. By buying and solling knock-offs, we are robbing them. More than over, authorities understand the Link between the sale of BOWSER tems and national security. Many reports have shown that major terrorist organizatis involved in the importation and sale of counterfoit items. Every time someone buys a knock-off, the money may flow out of the local community and upstream to these overseas black and gray market, groups. Therefore, as consumers, we must consider both the source of these knock-offs and where the profits from their sales go. are While there are economic and national security issues related to knock-offs, there are also personal considerations. While counterfeits are cheap, they also tend to be of a lesser quality and have been known to lead to personal injury. For example, most USEFUL EXPRESSIONS y intellectual property: aterm referring toan individual's creation such as works ofartor literatureknockoff sunglasses are made of cheap material, have fake 100% UV protection claims, and therefore, may cause serious injury to a wearer’s eyes. But, it’s not just glasses. For example, it has been reported that $12 billion in counterfeit auto parts are sold in the US. as each year. The seriousness and personal impact of these knock-ofis is obvious. Recently, police have been taking more of an active role in the fight against knock- offs. Despite their efforts, as well as those of companies and the government, the quality of the knockoffs continues to advance. Soon, telling a knockoff from the real thing will be nearly impossible, causing even greater problems for law @ifORGERTERE and society. Complete the following chart based on the information you heard in Listening and rea Reading. Justification for Buying Fakes | Reasons Notto Buy Fakes * Things are too inNorth | * Making fakesisa activity | thatis tax free, ___.and * The multinational wea make a lot of money anyway. *Itcosts the US about + Knockoffs are intended as [eaten * Itcan destroy hundreds of + It is like marketing the real products for ofjobs. *Knockoffs cheapen * Knockoff may fund organizations. Read and consider the following questions. Discuss them with your class. 1, Do you think the police can stop the production and sale of knock-off, or is it too late? 2, Do you agree that certain companies and general economics are pushing for tougher laws and not the government? Why or why not? ni2 Me PadictonandsalecKnock OM | 77Pr) Divide into teams of two, and choose your topic. Write your argument on the lines below. You will argue in favor of the production and sale of knock-offs, or against it. Present your arguments in front of the class. Each team will have three opportunities to speak. The class will decide whose arguments were most convincing. 9999999999999955999995S 0384 Team: | Things to Think About What is wrong with buying knock-offs? What advantages do people have by buying the real thing? Why are knock-offs cheaper? How do knock-offs hurt our economy? How can knock-offs hurt us? Why do people buy knock-offs? ‘The production and sale of knock-off is OK because . .. 4s 1HJ KO) Up COLOR IEW Dae User Created Content refers to various types of media such as blogs, videos, and news that are made by regular people for regular people. Professional journalists, photographers, and writers are not involved, And while this information can be useful or interesting, itcan also be dangerous. Criminals, for instance, can use these sources to find personal information. When publishing content, people should take the time to understand that anyone can see the information they are posting. Match each word with its correct definition. 1. integral a, publication or broadcast organization 2. persecution b. essential to; necessary for 3. dictate . * , ill treatment or punishment, usually because of a person's beliefs 4. elite : d. the people with the most wealth and status in a society 5. egalitarian e, to specify authority 6. outlet . » f, relating social, political, or economic equality Fillin the blanks. Use the words from the box. elite persecution _ egalitarian dictate outtlets__—_integral 1. Parents what time their children go to bed and what they are allowed to do. 2, Studying isan part of doing well in school. . 3, Jewish people faced during World War Il 4. The queen of England is not a regular woman. She is part of the : 5. The idea that all people should have the same opportunities in life is a(n) idea. 6. The Korean Times, CNN, and the Wall Street Journal are all news | MotTopes2 #07 GP e225 Listening Listen carefully to the following lecture and complete the note-taking activity. Scene: A professor is lecturing on some of the disadvantages and dangers of User Greated Content. ‘The first is simple: a) People may not be familiar with the b) when they post ¢) ____ online. Copyright d) ___isasecond oe The original f)__ __are not beingg)____ _ for their work. The p= disadvantage is an i) loss off) and k) Most) sites have no regulations and no m) IfIhave an) can, call myselfa 0) : USEFUL EXPRESSIONS least of (our) worries: something that may bea problem, butit’s not avery big problem compared toother things downhill fast: quickly getting worse and worse, fucncosfuCe | 81CTT) G7 votes 0 The Creation of a Global Village User Created Content is an isitt@gifall part of a free and democratic society. Itis also en essential ingredient for the creation of a global village. Freedom of speech and information are important rights that every human being should have. The Internet provides us with the perfect tools to achieve this goal. Just as everyone should have the right to vote, so should everyone have the right to express themselves openly and without fear of aRS@Gutio. UCC provides many options for people to do just thet, Different types of UCC include social networking sites, discussion boards, and blogs. The beauty of User Created Content is its egalitarian nature. People are no longer dependent on a fixed, centralized authority that tells them what to think or how to live. Knowledge is power, and it should be shared and spread around-not kept in the hands ofa small number of ite citizens. In fact, large media and eptertainment companies are threatened by UCC becau: ‘This might explain some of the copyright battles and other legal issues that have cropped up with the growing popularity of UCC. But some corporations are catching on. Both BBG and CNN include user-generated photography in their programming. Many other news, weather, and cultural media @uitléts have UCC. There are millions of informed citizens out there, armed with cameras SS and unique perspectives. A media company would be foolish to ignore this resource, This is obviously a step in the right direction, but it is not enough. The whole point of an egalitarian system is that we don’t need these large, outdated corporations at all! Economic, political, and environmental current events should convince us that the days of the top-heavy corporation are over. User Greated Content does not require an office. People can share information from their own homes. There is no need for a boss, a» payroll, or an editorial board. In other words, the sky’s the limit! { USEFUL EXPRESSIONS Vv ccropup: toappear top-heavy: bureaucratic; slow-moving; corrupt it calls into question their usefulness. 82 | Hottopies2Like all revolutionary ideas, this one must be handled properly. We are free from governing bodies that igtaif@ our news, entertainment, and information. But more freedoms require that we act more responsibly, We can replace outdated corporations with a newer, more egalitarian model. But we must be cortain that we do not make the 25 same mistakes they made. With more options and more power, it would be easy for anyone to become corrupt. It is our responsibility to see that this does not happen. We live in an exciting time. Thanks to this wonderful technology, we have been given an opportunity to help build and rebuild our own society. The global village is no longer just a dream found in the pages of books. It is reality. ‘Complete the following chart based on the information you heard in Listening and read in | Reading. is Doesnitpro [ects eee ae FEI g eee _villoga cee and + Egalitarian can be viewed by everyone. See Es an | -Identity___— and office predators can get a ecicesmere and | hold of personal information. power * Copyright * Loss of Discussion | Read and consider the following questions. Discuss them with your class. 1, What do you think “knowledge is power” means? 2, Do you believe that the days of the top-heavy corporation are truly over? Why or why not? ‘nits2 Menfuenceotuce | 83Writing Below are some facts pertaining to User Created Content, or UCC. After reading through them, answer the questions to complete three paragraphs on the lines below. Use the questions asa guide, and add details wherever appropriate. Be prepared to read your paragraphs in class. Things to Think About + UCC is also called UGC, or User Generated Content. It became a common expression in 2008. + Some websites are only partly created by users. For example, an online store might include User-generated comments or product reviews. + UCCis often monitored by website administrators for offensive language and content and for copyright violations. joo 555 500009000559090615.009 | | Do you enjoy UCC websites? Why or why not? Are any of them useful? How? Do you think UCC websites are revolutionary (life changing)? How significant or | insignificant have the changes been? How would you like to see UCC websites change? Would you like to see them banned, used for other purposes, or given more freedom? 84 | HotTopics2 |Cellular Phones: Korea Versus the West Seu tes eto ated Doyou think Koreans are too concerned with having the newestan Pee Mei medVocabulary Preview Match each word withits correct definition. 1. permeate + * a, the state of being completely full or finished 2. affluent + * b, amindset; way of thinking 3. psyche * * ¢. to involve yourself completely in an activity 4, supremacy * + d. having a large and often increasing amount of possessions 5, saturation * - ¢, togo through completely; to affect all parts of something 6. immerse + * £, excellence in comparison to others Wrest amar tated Choose the word or phrase that is opposite in meaning to the one provided. 1. supremacy a. beyond comparison first 2, affluent a.rich , wealthy 3. permeate a, empty b.fill 4, saturation a. completely full ». finished 5. immerse ‘a. involve b. ignore 6. psyche a, mentality b. mindset 86 | Hottopies2 6. . greatest poor . sproad soak . surround . physical body d. inferiority d. well-off 4, pass through 4. blank d. submerge a. thinkingQP e227 Listening Listen carefully to the following presentation and complete the note-taking activity. Scene: A student is giving a presentation outlining the supremacy of Korean cell phones. b \ In Korea, most people a) their phones. In the b) i | peoplec) _tothem. | | In Korea, customers can watch d)___on their phones. This is | | 5 because ofthe development of DMB ore) _ media | | Koreans watch more than | a) ofit each day. | | In Korea, you can also use your phone for digital h) transactions. / : fy ) | This service allows you to pay i) ine or check your | DRS ieee ee | > Finally, the k) make all the difference. A good example | seta _.Anotherallowsm) ____tofind your | | phone, | > The West willnevern) __—_Asiawhenitcomesto phones. | USEFUL EXPRESSIONS \ ‘carry out: todoor make in(its) infancy: ata preliminary or first stage (one’s) finger on the pulse of: knowledge of whatishappening now ina particular area Unie CeluarPhoneeKoraVerestheWest | 720 2 pete) GP maze Constantly Upgrading Cell Phones: The Thirst for the Best These days, the world is realizing the SUpr@iiaey of Korean cellular phones! Most Koreans would be lost without their cell phones. In fact, the South Korean cell phone market has now reached 100% Saftifation. ‘That means every Korean has at least one cell phone. Additionally, the top two cell phone companies, LG and Samsung, are actually Korean. This is very good for the Korean economy. When visiting Korea, many people are amazed at the level of technology and innovation that is built into their cell phones. Koreans use their cell phones to do everything from play games, keep up their social network, move money, and of course call and text. However, the popularity of cell phones in Korea has been a double-edged sword. While it has been great to lead the world in cell phone advancements, this fact has led Koreans to constantly expect the best and coolest technology in their phones. Because of this, Koreans are pressured to upgrade phones at amazing rates. ‘The cause of this is debatable. Is it the Korean people, imfimi@FS6A in a high-tech society, who demand constant technological upgrades? Or have the major manufacturers caused it? That is, by striving to be the best in the world, they constantly release “must have" models. Further, since these are Korean companies, the Korean public is often the first to see and use new models. Regardless of how this thirst for new phones started, it has had both positive and negative results, First, because the Korean public is very tech savvy, companies are forced to be innovative, On the flipside, this has forced companies to introduce model after model, resulting in a market that is flooded with phones from several competing companies. Choosing from all these new phones has become mind boggling. Further, over time, this demand for “new” has become part of the Korean psyehe. Koreans don’t wait for their service contracts to end. Rather, they compete to see who can get the newest model. Also, new phones in Korea are quite expensive, causing economic problems as well. ‘This need for “new” isn’t unique to cell phones. It piefntieatés throughout much of USEFUL EXPRESSIONS double-edged sword: something that has both positive and negative results ‘mind boggling: very confusing or dificultto understand ‘tech savy: able to use orto understand technology very well Hottopies2Korean society. Walk the streets of afl@iit neighborhoods, and you'll find them littered with nearly new furnishings, waiting to be thrown out or given away. Look around at Korean vehicles. You would be hard pressed to find any run-down models as you do in America. The trend for new cell phones every 11 months isn’t likely to change. In fact, it is likely to worsen. Perhaps, if and when the rest of the world catches up to Korea, things will settle down, However, in the meantime, despite the problems, we wait in great anticipation for the next great Korean cellular phone! Cele enacts) ‘Complete the following chart based on the information you heard in Listening and read in Reading. . their phones | « __totheir. * Isat + Wadham phones saturation . * Leads the —__ allows people to: still in its infancy incell phone i | watch e ‘ite ee times * Pressure to constantly ~ shop — : __ cell complete eae transactions - play. -use networking sites, ~calland Read and consider the following questions. Discuss them with your class. 1. What is your favorite cell phone app? Why? How is it useful? 2, Why do you think the Korean society is so obsessed with “new”? What is the effect of this? 89.al Each group will discuss one of the topics below. During discussions, someone from each group should be assigned to take notes on the lines below. After discussions, another person from each group can stand up to present their group's results to the class. a 00 99999999999955999995S9985 Group One: The Benefits of Leading the World in Cell Phone ‘Technology The rest of the world looks up to Korea as leader in the industry. I's important to be number one! Group Two: The Benefits of Upgrading Cellular Phones Every Year Phones should be upgraded often to take advantage of technological changes. ‘he Problems Associated with Keeping up with Technological Korea's technology must constantly change to ensure no one surpasses it. Group Four: The Problems Associated with Upgrading Your Phone Every Year Economically, it is unrealistic for people to have to buy new, expensive phones every year. 90 | HotToies2