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Word Meanings
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the following words/expressions found in today’s article.
1. foresee (v.) [fawr-see, fohr-] – to see or know
something ahead of time
Example: I was able to foresee that it was going to rain
because of the gloomy sky.
2. reputation (n.) [rep-yuh-tey-shuhn] – the opinion of
others about someone’s character
Example: People say he has a good reputation because of his happy
personality.
3. marina (n.) [muh-ree-nuh] – a certain part of the
shoreline (near the port) where small boats are parked
Example: Marina is also a place to repair boats.
4. leisure (n.) [lee-zher, lezh-er] – free time or
opportunity for relaxation
Example: Going to the beach is one of my
leisure activities.
5. humbly (adv.) [huhm-buhlee, uhm-] – doing or saying
something with modesty (not arrogant or boastful)
Example: He humbly admitted his mistake and apologized.
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South Korea
is foreseen to
join the ranks of the US, France, Italy and New Zealand as one of the best
sailing nations in the world soon.
The South
Korea sailing team, "White Tiger Challenge," was recently accepted to
join the 2013 American Cup, which is considered the most prestigious of all
sailing tournaments.
The founder
of Team Korea, Dong Young Kim, believes that South Korea has great potential in
sailing considering its high-tech industry and its reputation for hosting ‘world-class’
events, and that the country is surrounded with more than 2000-kilometerseacoast.
From only three marinas in 2008, the country now has seven plus about 30 more that are
being developed.
This
development shows how sailing is becoming a popular sport in South Korea. One
reason for this sudden interest is related to the government policy made seven
years ago which includes ‘water leisure sports,’ like sailing, as one
of the ten industries to be developed in the country. Also, as the government
recently reduced the number of working days from six to five, Koreans have had
more leisure time and more chances to
discover new hobbies.
Kim humbly added that his Team might not have a strong chance
in the American Cup due to their limited experience, but he believes that what
they have to offer is something their competitors will learn from as well. He also hopes that by
joining this tournament and by organizing more local sailing events they can
catch the interest of more young people in the country.
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Discussion
Enjoy
a discussion with your tutor.
Discussion A
Discussion A
·
What do you think
are the advantages of leisure?
·
Do workers in your
country have enough time for leisure? Why or why not?
Discussion B
·
What are the
factors that can affect a country in joining sports events?
·
What international
sports events does your country take part in?
