[입이트이는영어] Technology Advancements / 기술 발전

(2020.02.18)

 

# STEP 1

 

Talk about technological advancements we are witnessing.

 

The 4th Industrial Revolution is no longer an unfamiliar term.

Thanks to the advancement of cutting edge technology, artificial intelligence and robots are part of our daily lives.

Unmanned machines require no user input.

They are a prime example of advanced technology.

Self-driving cars will soon be commercialized.

Things we only saw in the movies are becoming a reality.

 

[Kor]

4차 산업혁명이라는 말은 이제 전혀 낯선 말이 아니다. 최첨단 기술의 발전으로 인공 지능과 로봇이 우리 삶의 일부가 되었다. 사람이 제어하지 않아도 스스로 작동하는 무인 기계들이 가장 대표적인 첨단기술의 예다. 자율 주행 자동차들은 상용화되기 직전에 이르렀다. 영화에서나 봤던 장면들이 이제 현실이 되어 가고 있다.

 

# Key Vocabulary & Expressions

 

an unfamiliar term 낯선 말
cutting edge technology 최첨단 기술
part of daily life 일상의 일부
user input 사용자 입력 값, 조종
a prime example of ~의 대표적인 예
self-driving car 자율 주행 자동차
be commercialized 상용화되다
become a reality 현실이 되다

 

# Pattern Practice

 

1) cutting edge technology 최첨단 기술

The advancement of cutting edge technology has given us artificial intelligence and robots.

Korea is famous for its cutting edge technology.

A lot of cutting edge technology went into this device.

 

2) part of daily life 일상의 일부

Artificial intelligence and robots are part of our daily lives.

Traffic jams are a part of daily life for me.

Taking medicine is a part of daily life for people with allergies.

 

3) become a reality 현실이 되다

Things we only saw in the movies are becoming a reality.

It could soon become a reality unless we think of a solution.

I never knew this would become a reality.

 

# STEP 2

 

Talk about how artificial intelligence is used in our daily lives.

 

The real-world applications of artificial intelligence in our lives are becoming more diverse.

We can observe this trend across industries.

Go-playing programs that use A.I. are a major example.

Last year, a Korean professional go player made headlines by playing his retirement match against an A.I. program.

A.I. is also widely used in education.

Depending on the student's level of academic achievement, A.I. presents roadmaps to optimize studies.

I believe that the quality of our lives will make steady progress and improve thanks to such A.I.

 

[Kor]

우리 생활에서 점점 인공 지능의 활용 범위가 넓어지고 있다. 이러한 추세는 산업계 전반에서 나타나고 있다. 대표적인 예로, 인공 지능을 이용한 바둑 프로그램을 들 수 있다. 작년에 우리나라 프로 기사가 인공 지능 프로그램과 은퇴전을 치러서 화제가 되기도 했었다. 인공 지능은 교육에도 폭넓게 활용되고 있다. 학습자의 학업 성취도에 따라 인공 지능이 학습 효과를 극대화하는 방법을 제시한다. 이러한 인공 지능으로 인해 우리 삶의 질은 앞으로 꾸준히 개선되고 좋아질 것이라고 생각한다.

# Key Vocabulary & Expressions

 

real-world applications 실제 응용
across industries 업계 전반에
make headlines 화제가 되다
level of academic achievement 학업 성취도
present a roadmap 전략을 제시하다
make steady progress 꾸준히 발달하다

 

# Pattern Practice

 

1) make headlines 화제가 되다

Last year, a Korean professional go player made headlines.

They made headlines when they announced their engagement.

The CEO made headlines with his decision.

 

2) present a roadmap 전략을 제시하다

A.I. presents roadmaps to optimize studies.

Instead of complaining, you should try to present a roadmap.

The project presentd a roadmap for our company.

 

3) make steady progress 꾸준히 발달하다

I believe that the quality of our lives will make steady progress.

You can make steady progress if you practice everyday.

It was hard at first, but we made steady progress.

# Expression of the Day 

It blew my mind. 정말 충격적이었어. 
 
A: What were you most impressed by when you came to Korea?
B: The wireless Internet speeds. I couldn't believe how fast it was.
A: Yeah, Korea has some very advanced communications technology,
B: It blew my mind. I'm still amazed by it.

A: 힌국에 처음 왔을 때 뭐가 제일 인상적이었어?
B: 무선 인터넷 속도. 어찌나 빠른지 믿기지 않을 정도였어.
A: 맞아, 힌국은 통신 기술이 아주 발달되어 있지.
B: 정말 충격적이었어. 아직도 신기해.