미국 세관국경보호국(Customs and Border Protection)이 로스앤젤레스-롱비치 항구에서 가짜 깁슨(Gibson) 기타 3천여 대를 압수했습니다. 깁슨은 미국 유명 기타 브랜드로, 압수된 기타들이 정품이었다면 약 1,800만 달러의 가치를 지녔을 것으로 추산됩니다. 세관국경보호국은 이번 사건과 관련해 소비자들의 주의를 당부했으며, 특히 짝퉁 전자기기는 불량 부품 사용으로 인한 안전사고 위험이 높은 만큼, 공식 유통망을 통해 제품을 구매해야 한다고 강조했습니다. <br>

December 31, 2099 is the last day of the 21st century. Mankind still lives in the early years of the century, but a lot has already happened. There were highs and lows in several aspects of society like global politics, the environment, and science and technology. Many achievements make people believe in a bright future for mankind. However, there are several devastating events and catastrophes that convince people that mankind will not live to see the 22nd century. People who agree say they have more reasons than they could count. First, countries have not really been free of war and conflict. Some countries are still involved in territorial disputes. Peace is volatile because wars are always on the verge of breaking out due to terrorism and religious differences. Another reason is the earth’s degradation. According to pessimists, it was already too late when world leaders have reached a united stand against climate change. On top of that, the Paris Agreement (also known as the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change), has not really required the commitment of the members. Some of the people who believe mankind will not reach the 22nd century are firm believers that the different diseases that plague and take the lives of humans are nature’s way of controlling the population. However, the world is overwhelmingly overpopulated, and populations still continue to grow at high rates. Given this scenario, diseases will be more likely to spread and wipe out the human population by the end of the 21st century. People who don’t believe so say that mankind is living in the best of times for a lot of reasons. First, countries are more involved in preserving peace and preventing another world war from happening. Countries are now more invested in diplomatic relations with each other. Second, the effort to save the earth from climate change is bigger because of countries working with each other to help lower the earth’s temperature. With countries united in achieving a common goal, it would be much easier for countries to fight permanent environmental destruction. Third, mankind has made a lot of achievements in science and technology in the 21st century than in any other centuries before it. People are now more equipped with scientific knowledge to handle different types of crises. Through science, people have also discovered a lot about the human body, allowing them to study about deadly diseases and how to fight them.

1. 우리말을 영어로 잘못 옮긴 것은?

① 우리는 함께 등산을 하러 갈 사람을 아무도 구하지 못했다.

   → We couldn’t get anyone to go hiking with us.

② 나는 그녀의 상태가 악화되기 전에 병원을 가보라고 추천하고 싶다.

   → I’d recommend she sees a doctor before her condition worsens.

③ 시설의 부족은 장애인들이 자유롭게 여행을 하는 것을 더 어렵게 만든다.

   → The lack of facilities makes it harder for the disabled to travel freely.

④ 좋은 서비스와 저렴한 가격은 대부분의 고객들에게 중요하다.

   → Good service and low prices are important to most customers.

2. 우리말을 영어로 잘못 옮긴 것은?

①    이 풍선은 보통의 것보다 15배 더 크다.

  → This balloon is 15 times larger than the usual.

②    그 대변인은 수분 안에 발표문을 읽을 것이다.

  → The spokesperson will read an announcement in a few minutes.

③    그 주자들이 결승선에 다가오자, 구경꾼들은 환호하기 시작했다.

  → As the runners approached to the finish line, the onlookers began cheering.

④    그는 제빵과 케이크 장식에 관한 이수 증명서를 취득하며 그 요리 솜씨 프로그램을 마칠 것이다.

  → He will finish the culinary arts program with certificates in bakery and cake decorating.