▶ Phrase Check ▶ Word Check ☞ Write the meanings of the words. ☞ Choose the correct word or phrase for each blank Issue & Debate applied to, impose, filed, withdraw the bill, petition, tax, pass the bill, on 13. Pet owners are upset about the government’s move to value added (VAT) medical treatments for pets. 반려동물의 치료에 대해 부가가치세를 부과하고자 하는 정부의 움직임에 대해 반려동물 주인들이 언짢아 하고 있다. 14. The government tried to last year. 정부는 지난해 이 법안을 통과시키고자 하였다. 15. Officials also point out that VAT exemption is usually medical treatments for humans only. 관료들은 또한 부가가치세 면제는 보통 사람에 대한 치료 행위에 해당한다는 것을 지적한다. 16. Nearly 10,000 people have an online. 거의 1 만 명에 이르는 사람들이 탄원서를 올렸다. 17. Nearly 10,000 people have filed an online petition calling for the government to. 거의 1 만 명에 이르는 사람들이 정부가 법안을 철회할 것을 요구하는 탄원서를 올렸다. * 총 25 문항, 각 문제당 4 점씩 배점 1. value added tax2. fierce 3. resistance4. exemption 5. indirect tax6. petition 7. frustrating8. abandoned animals 9. soaring10. veterinary clinic 11. breed12. withdraw

▶ Reading Comprehension ☞ Choose the best answer based on the article. VAT on Pets Pet owners are upset about the government’s move to impose value added tax (VAT) on medical treatments for pets. According to the Ministry of Strategy and Finance’s plan, pet owners will have to pay a 10-percent VAT more for payments of their pets’ medical treatments starting from July. The government tried to pass the bill last year, but had to drop it due to fierce resistance from pet owners and others affected by the move. Ministry officials say that imposing VAT on medical treatments for animals is a global trend. Citing the cases of Germany, France, Canada, Australia and Asian countries including China and Japan, they stress that many industrialized countries are already imposing VAT on pets. Officials also point out that VAT exemption is usually applied to medical treatments for humans only. Pet owners complain that pets are living creatures and they are more like family members to them. They say it is not a good idea to impose VAT, the kind of indirect tax that people pay when they buy goods or products. Nearly 10,000 people have filed an online petition calling for the government to withdraw the bill. They also point out that many pet owners are ordinary people and it is frustrating for pet owners who are not rich to pay more money to cure their sick pets. Opponents are also concerned that VAT may worsen the social problem of abandoned animals since many owners may abandon their pets because of burden from soaring medical treatment costs. ”Visiting a veterinary clinic costs a lot of money. This is one of the major reasons why people give up breeding pets. An additional tax will only make the situation worse,” said the president of the Seoul Veterinary Medical Association in an interview Issue & Debate 18. Which of the following is not an argument by those who oppose the government's new VAT plan? ① VAT exemption is usually applied to medical treatments for humans only. ② VAT may worsen the social problem of abandoned animals. ③ Pets are living creatures and are considered family members to many people. ④ Pet owners are ordinary people and the tax will make it even more difficult to care for pets as everybody isn't rich.

☞ Write True(T) or False(F). ▶ Composition ☞ Complete the sentence. 25. 우리는 변호사를 통해 4500 명이 서명한 탄원서를 제출할 것이다. ( 4500 people, a petition, by, signed, file ) We will through our lawyer Issue & Debate 19. What is the government’s plan regarding VAT on pets? ① They are planning to have the issue voted on by the general public. ② Their plan intends to mimic that of Canada's VAT plan for medical treatment of animals. ③ Their plan will see pet owners pay a 10% VAT increase for payments of their pets' medical treatments. ④ Their plan will see pet owners pay a 10% VAT decrease for payments of their pets' medical treatments. 20. Why do people say VAT on pets can worsen the problem of abandoned animals? ① Many owners may abandon their pets due to rising medical treatment costs. ② People are less likely to take in abandoned animals because they are unlikely to have been treated of disease before. ③ It will cost more to adopt an abandoned animal. ④ If you find an abandoned animal, you need to take it to a veterinary clinic which is already expensive as is. 21. Which of the following words most closely means 'exemption' from the 3rd paragraph? ① Liability ② Discharge ③ Accountability ④ Responsibility 22. Almost 10,000 people have signed an online petition calling for the government to stop their plan. _____ 23. The VAT bill was tried to pass last year, but was withdrawn due to the fierce resistance from the government. _____ 24. One of the main reasons people give up on breeding pets is because of the high cost of visiting a clinic. _____

▶ Phrase Check ▶ Word Check ☞ Write the meanings of the words. ☞ Choose the correct word or phrase for each blank Issue & Debate applied to, impose, filed, withdraw the bill, petition, tax, pass the bill, on 13. Pet owners are upset about the government’s move to impose value added tax (VAT) on medical treatments for pets. 반려동물의 치료에 대해 부가가치세를 부과하고자 하는 정부의 움직임에 대해 반려동물 주인들이 언짢아 하고 있다. 14. The government tried to pass the bill last year. 정부는 지난해 이 법안을 통과시키고자 하였다. 15. Officials also point out that VAT exemption is usually applied to medical treatments for humans only. 관료들은 또한 부가가치세 면제는 보통 사람에 대한 치료 행위에 해당한다는 것을 지적한다. 16. Nearly 10,000 people have filed an online petition. 거의 1 만 명에 이르는 사람들이 탄원서를 올렸다. 17. Nearly 10,000 people have filed an online petition calling for the government to withdraw the bill. 거의 1 만 명에 이르는 사람들이 정부가 법안을 철회할 것을 요구하는 탄원서를 올렸다. * 총 25 문항, 각 문제당 4 점씩 배점 1. value added tax [ 부가가치세 ]2. fierce [ 극심한, 맹렬한 ] 3. resistance [ 저항 ]4. exemption [ 면제, 공제 ] 5. indirect tax [ 간접세 ]6. petition [ 탄원, 청원 ] 7. frustrating [ 불만스러운, 좌절감을 주는 ]8. abandoned animals [ 버려진 동물들 ] 9. soaring [ 급상하는 ]10. veterinary clinic [ 동물 병원 ] 11. breed [ 사육하다 ]12. withdraw [ 물러나다, 철회하다 ]

▶ Reading Comprehension ☞ Choose the best answer based on the article. VAT on Pets Pet owners are upset about the government’s move to impose value added tax (VAT) on medical treatments for pets. According to the Ministry of Strategy and Finance’s plan, pet owners will have to pay a 10-percent VAT more for payments of their pets’ medical treatments starting from July. The government tried to pass the bill last year, but had to drop it due to fierce resistance from pet owners and others affected by the move. Ministry officials say that imposing VAT on medical treatments for animals is a global trend. Citing the cases of Germany, France, Canada, Australia and Asian countries including China and Japan, they stress that many industrialized countries are already imposing VAT on pets. Officials also point out that VAT exemption is usually applied to medical treatments for humans only. Pet owners complain that pets are living creatures and they are more like family members to them. They say it is not a good idea to impose VAT, the kind of indirect tax that people pay when they buy goods or products. Nearly 10,000 people have filed an online petition calling for the government to withdraw the bill. They also point out that many pet owners are ordinary people and it is frustrating for pet owners who are not rich to pay more money to cure their sick pets. Opponents are also concerned that VAT may worsen the social problem of abandoned animals since many owners may abandon their pets because of burden from soaring medical treatment costs. ”Visiting a veterinary clinic costs a lot of money. This is one of the major reasons why people give up breeding pets. An additional tax will only make the situation worse,” said the president of the Seoul Veterinary Medical Association in an interview Issue & Debate 18. Which of the following is not an argument by those who oppose the government's new VAT plan? [1] ① VAT exemption is usually applied to medical treatments for humans only. ② VAT may worsen the social problem of abandoned animals. ③ Pets are living creatures and are considered family members to many people. ④ Pet owners are ordinary people and the tax will make it even more difficult to care for pets as everybody isn't rich.

☞ Write True(T) or False(F). ▶ Composition ☞ Complete the sentence. 25. 우리는 변호사를 통해 4500 명이 서명한 탄원서를 제출할 것이다. ( 4500 people, a petition, by, signed, file ) We will file a petition signed by 4500 people through our lawyer Issue & Debate 19. What is the government’s plan regarding VAT on pets? [3] ① They are planning to have the issue voted on by the general public. ② Their plan intends to mimic that of Canada's VAT plan for medical treatment of animals. ③ Their plan will see pet owners pay a 10% VAT increase for payments of their pets' medical treatments. ④ Their plan will see pet owners pay a 10% VAT decrease for payments of their pets' medical treatments. 20. Why do people say VAT on pets can worsen the problem of abandoned animals? [1] ① Many owners may abandon their pets due to rising medical treatment costs. ② People are less likely to take in abandoned animals because they are unlikely to have been treated of disease before. ③ It will cost more to adopt an abandoned animal. ④ If you find an abandoned animal, you need to take it to a veterinary clinic which is already expensive as is. 21. Which of the following words most closely means 'exemption' from the 3rd paragraph? [2] ① Liability ② Discharge ③ Accountability ④ Responsibility 22. Almost 10,000 people have signed an online petition calling for the government to stop their plan. [T] 23. The VAT bill was tried to pass last year, but was withdrawn due to the fierce resistance from the government. [F] 24. One of the main reasons people give up on breeding pets is because of the high cost of visiting a clinic. [T]