[입이트이는영어] Cherry Blossoms / 벚꽃

2020.05.04

 

 

# Study Group Questions

1. When do you feel that spring has truly arrived?
2. Share some tips for avoiding crowds when enjoying the cherry blossoms.
3. What are some types of festivals that you enjoy going to?
 

# SPEECH PRACTICE

Talk about cherry blossoms.

 

In Korea, cherry blossoms burst into bloom in March and April.

The cherry blossom trees all across the country create a breathtaking sight.

Around this time, a lot of people head out to soak in the cherry blossoms.

There are lots of famous sites for cherry blossoms throughout the country, and these places are always packed to capacity.
The only thing about cherry blossoms is that they fall off all too soon. 

But the moment they blossom and the sight of them falling are beyond words. 

People go to see the blossoms during the season to enjoy them all. 

There are also popular songs about cherry blossoms, so it's even better to listen to music while basking in the spring atmosphere.
 

[해석]

한국에서 3월과 4월은 벚꽃이 만개하는 계절이다. 전국 각지에서 벚꽃나무들이 아름다운 장관을 연출한다. 이 시기에 많은 사람들이 벚꽃 구경을 하러 간다. 전국 곳곳에 벚꽃 명소들이 많아서, 이러한 곳들은 항상 사람들로 넘쳐난다.
벚꽃은 금방 지는 것이 유일한 단점이다. 그러나 꽃이 만개한 순간과 벚꽃 잎이 떨어질 때의 광경은 형용하기 힘들 정도로 아름답다. 사람들은 그 모습을 즐기려고 이 시기에 꽃 구경을 가는 것이다. 벚꽃과 관련된 인기 있는 노래들도 있어서, 노래를 들으며 봄기운을 만끽하면 더더욱 좋다.
 

# Key Expressions

burst into bloom 만개하다
all across the country 전국 곳곳에
a breathtaking sight 숨막히게 아름다운 광경
head out 밖으로 나서다
soak in 감상하다, 분위기를 즐기다
famous site 장소
be packed to capacity 사람들로 가득 차다
all too soon 너무도 빨리
be beyond words 형용할 수 없을 만큼 좋다
bask in 누리다
spring atmosphere 봄기운
 

# Pattern Practice

1. a breathtaking sight 숨막히게 아름다운 광경
The cherry blossom trees create a breathtaking sight.
The night view of the city is a breathtaking sight.
It was such a breathtaking sight that I forgot to take a picture.

2. be packed to capacity 사람들로 가득 차다
Famous places are always packed to capacity.
The department store is always packed to capacity on weekends.
The club was packed to capacity because it was a Friday night.

3. all too soon 너무도 빨리
The only thing about cherry blossoms is that they fall off all too soon.
It seems like all good things are over all too soon.
My kids grew up all too soon.
 

# Dialogue Practice

A: Wow! Look at these pictures. The cherry blossoms are something else.
B: You're right!
A: Let's go see the cherry blossoms for ourselves!
B: Shall we? Where's a good spot?
A: There are lots of cherry blossom trees in the park along the river. Let's go there.
B: Don't you think it will be really crowded?
A: Sure, it will probably be teeming with people.
B: Still, with cherry blossoms, it's now or never. Let's go.

A: 우와! 이 사진들 좀 봐. 벚꽃이 정말 끝내준다.
B: 정말 그러네!
A: 우리 벚꽃 구경 가자!
B: 그럴까? 어디 괜찮은 곳 있어?
A: 강변을 따라 있는 공원에 벚꽃나무가 많아. 거기로 가자.
B: 사람이 너무 많지 않을까?
A: 물론, 사람들로 엄청 붐비겠지.
B: 그래도, 지금 놓치면 벚꽃을 못 보니까 어서 가 보자.
 

# Key Expressions 

something else 특별히 뛰어난 것
for oneself 직접
a good spot 적합한 장소
along the river 강변을 따라
be teeming with people 사람들로 붐비다
it's now or never 지금이 아니면 안 된다
 

# Composition Practice

1. 해 지는 모습이 정말 너무 아름다웠어. (a breathtaking sight)
2. 강연장이 사람들로 가득 차서 서 있어야 했어. (be packed to capacity)
3. 영화가 너무 빨리 끝나 버렸다. (all too soon)
4. 그녀의 노래를 전부 좋아하지만, 이 곡은 정말 특별해. (something else)
5. 그 거리는 항상 사람들로 붐벼. (be teeming with people)