1. ▶ Phrase Check ▶ Word Check ☞ Write the meanings of the words. ☞ Choose the correct word or phrase for each blank. 1 8 5 Culture infringing on, both, filed against, go out, stir * 총 30 문항, 각 문제당 3.3 점씩 배점 1. loser2. buzzword 3. stir4. height 5. competitiveness6. harsh 7. rage8. bombard 9. ruthless10. financial compensation 11. psychological12. frivolity 13. lookism14. fundamental 15. Numerous complaints were KBS. KBS 에 대한 수많은 항의가 있었다. 16. Netizens raged at her and KBS, bombarding the cyberspace with ruthless criticisms. 네티즌들은 그녀와 KBS 측에 분노하며 사이버공간에 무자비한 비난을 퍼부었다. 17. The word ‘loser’ has become a buzzword, causing a big around the nation. ‘ 루저 ' 라는 말이 유행어가 되어 전국적으로 큰 파문을 일으키고 있다. 18. But still, the student, the broadcaster and netizens who made her personal information public on the Internet, her privacy, cannot be exempted from being held responsible for this controversy, experts say. 하지만 그래도, 그 학생, 방송사와 그녀의 프라이버시를 침해하여 개인 정보를 인터넷에 공개한 네티즌들 모두 이 논란에서 책임이 있고 면책될 수 없다고 전문가들은 말한다. 19. I can’t with a short male. 저는 키 작은 남자와 데이트를 할 수 없습니다.

2. ▶ Reading Comprehension ☞ Choose the best answer based on the article. Are Short Men ‘Losers’? The word ‘loser’ has become a buzzword, causing a big stir around the nation after a recent remark by a female college student guest on KBS TV’s talk show, ‘Misuda (Beauties’ Chatterbox).’ A student of Hongik Univ. in Seoul, one of the 12 students invited to the talk show, said, “I can’t go out with a short male. Height is a measure of competitiveness. I think a man who is short is a loser.” According to her, a dating partner should stand at least 180 centimeters tall. Following this harsh remark by the college girl deriding men shorter than 180 centimeters, netizens raged both at her and KBS, bombarding the cyberspace with ruthless criticisms. Numerous complaints were filed against KBS. Some even called for financial compensation for psychological damage. The student posted an apologizing letter in her personal homepage and school’s community site. But that was not enough to ease the noise both on and off line. Some Internet users went further than attacking her with harsh remarks. They even tracked her school life and posted her personal information on the Web. Many people blame the ugly frivolity of Korean society that has been obsessed with lookism as the fundamental cause of this big stir. But still, the student, the broadcaster and netizens who made her personal information public on the Internet, infringing on her privacy, cannot be exempted from being held responsible for this controversy, experts say. 1 8 5 Culture 20. Who should be held responsible for this controversy? ① The Female Student who said the harsh remarks ② KBS, for broadcasting the television show ③ The people who illegally posted personal information about the female student on the internet ④ Everyone involved in any of the incidents, involving the show, or what has happened after the show 21. After the student posted an apology on her personal webpage, ________. ① most people decided to forgive her for her harsh words. ② some internet users continued to attack her, with hurtful comments. ③ KBS decided to pull the show off the air. ④ the noise and anger surrounding the incident started to cool down.

3. ☞ Write True(T) or False(F). ▶ Structure ☞ Complete the sentences by using the words. 1 8 5 Culture 22. Which of the following best defines the word 'loser' from the context in the article? ① Someone who has lost a competition ② Someone who lacks the trait of competitiveness ③ A person who just cannot win at anything they do ④ Someone undesirable, or lacking social networking skills 23. What can be inferred from this article regarding both the student's comment, as well as the outrage it provoked? ① It is best that people keep their opinions quiet. ② Most girls tend to share the same opinion that short men are undesirable. ③ Korean society has become too obsessed with appearance and materialism. ④ Controversial programs such as 'Misuda' should not be aired on television. 24. The female student who has been criticized for her remarks, currently attends Seoul National University. _____ 25. Some citizens claimed to be suffering from psychological damage after viewing the show. _____ 26. KBS escaped unscathed, with all of the complaints directed towards the student. _____ 27., we would not be able to get treatment when we are sick. (doctors / for / it / were / not) 28.We should know that we from others. (we / need / what / get) 29. is to respect others and express our appreciation to them. (do / we / what / have to) 30. the importance of fresh air. (realize / only when / is polluted / do / the air / we)

4. ▶ Phrase Check ▶ Word Check ☞ Write the meanings of the words. ☞ Choose the correct word or phrase for each blank. 1 8 5 Culture infringing on, both, filed against, go out, stir 15. Numerous complaints were filed against KBS. KBS 에 대한 수많은 항의가 있었다. 16. Netizens raged both at her and KBS, bombarding the cyberspace with ruthless criticisms. 네티즌들은 그녀와 KBS 측에 분노하며 사이버공간에 무자비한 비난을 퍼부었다. 17. The word ‘loser’ has become a buzzword, causing a big stir around the nation. ‘ 루저 ' 라는 말이 유행어가 되어 전국적으로 큰 파문을 일으키고 있다. 18. But still, the student, the broadcaster and netizens who made her personal information public on the Internet, infringing on her privacy, cannot be exempted from being held responsible for this controversy, experts say. 하지만 그래도, 그 학생, 방송사와 그녀의 프라이버시를 침해하여 개인 정보를 인터넷에 공개한 네티즌들 모두 이 논란에서 책임이 있고 면책될 수 없다고 전문가들은 말한다. 19. I can’t go out with a short male. 저는 키 작은 남자와 데이트를 할 수 없습니다. * 총 30 문항, 각 문제당 3.3 점씩 배점 1. loser [ 패배자 ]2. buzzword [ 유행어 ] 3. stir [ 젓다, 섞다 ]4. height [ 신장, 키, 높이 ] 5. competitiveness [ 경쟁력 ]6. harsh [ 거친, 가혹한, 무자비한 ] 7. rage [ 격노하다 ]8. bombard [ 포격하다, 퍼붓다 ] 9. ruthless [ 무자비한 ]10. financial compensation [ 금전적 보상 ] 11. psychological [ 심리적인, 정신의 ]12. frivolity [ 천박, 경박 ] 13. lookism [ 외모 지상주의 ]14. fundamental [ 근본적인 ]

5. ▶ Reading Comprehension ☞ Choose the best answer based on the article. Are Short Men ‘Losers’? The word ‘loser’ has become a buzzword, causing a big stir around the nation after a recent remark by a female college student guest on KBS TV’s talk show, ‘Misuda (Beauties’ Chatterbox).’ A student of Hongik Univ. in Seoul, one of the 12 students invited to the talk show, said, “I can’t go out with a short male. Height is a measure of competitiveness. I think a man who is short is a loser.” According to her, a dating partner should stand at least 180 centimeters tall. Following this harsh remark by the college girl deriding men shorter than 180 centimeters, netizens raged both at her and KBS, bombarding the cyberspace with ruthless criticisms. Numerous complaints were filed against KBS. Some even called for financial compensation for psychological damage. The student posted an apologizing letter in her personal homepage and school’s community site. But that was not enough to ease the noise both on and off line. Some Internet users went further than attacking her with harsh remarks. They even tracked her school life and posted her personal information on the Web. Many people blame the ugly frivolity of Korean society that has been obsessed with lookism as the fundamental cause of this big stir. But still, the student, the broadcaster and netizens who made her personal information public on the Internet, infringing on her privacy, cannot be exempted from being held responsible for this controversy, experts say. 1 8 5 Culture 20. Who should be held responsible for this controversy? [4] ① The Female Student who said the harsh remarks. ② KBS, for broadcasting the television show. ③ The people who illegally posted personal information about the female student on the internet. ④ Everyone involved in any of the incidents, involving the show, or what has happened after the show. 21. After the student posted an apology on her personal webpage, ________. [2] ① most people decided to forgive her for her harsh words. ② some internet users continued to attack her, with hurtful comments. ③ KBS decided to pull the show off the air. ④ the noise and anger surrounding the incident started to cool down.

6. ☞ Write True(T) or False(F). ☞ Complete the sentences by using the words. 1 8 5 Culture 22. Which of the following best defines the word 'loser' from the context in the article? [2] ① Someone who has lost a competition ② Someone who lacks the trait of competitiveness ③ A person who just cannot win at anything they do ④ Someone undesirable, or lacking social networking skills 23. What can be inferred from this article regarding both the student's comment, as well as the outrage it provoked? [3] ① It is best that people keep their opinions quiet. ② Most girls tend to share the same opinion that short men are undesirable. ③ Korean society has become too obsessed with appearance and materialism. ④ Controversial programs such as 'Misuda' should not be aired on television. 24. The female student who has been criticized for her remarks, currently attends Seoul National University. [F] 25. Some citizens claimed to be suffering from psychological damage after viewing the show. [T] 26. KBS escaped unscathed, with all of the complaints directed towards the student. [F] 27. Were it not for doctors, we would not be able to get treatment when we are sick. (doctors / for / it / were / not) 28. We should know that we get what we need from others. (we / need / what / get) 29. What we have to do is to respect others and express our appreciation to them. (do / we / what / have to) 30. Only when the air is polluted do we realize the importance of fresh air. (realize / only when / is polluted / do / the air / we) ▶ Structure