STEP1
Talk about the dangers of drunk driving
Drunk driving is very dangerous, and should never be done. Driving drunk puts the driver in danger, and it is also dangerous to others. Despite this, there are always people who drive under the influence. They are caught often in police crackdowns. Accidents caused by drunk driving continue to happen. There has to be greater awareness that drunk driving is never okay.
KEY VOCABULARY
- drunk driving 음주 운전
- put someone in danger n'를 위힘에 빠뜨리다
- drive under the influence 음주 운전을 하다
- police crackdown 경찰딘속
- caused by ~에 의한
- greater awareness 강화된 인식
STEP2
Talk about penalties related to drunk driving.
Following the death of the late Yoon Chang-ho, who was killed by a drunk driver in 2018, public demand has grown for stiffer penalties on drunk driving. DUI penalties have been beefed up. Causing a death while driving drunk can result in a sentence of at least three years up to a life sentence. Starting in June of 2019, repeat offenders will have their license revoked automatically. The standard for blood alcohol content has also been strengthened from 0.05% to 0.03%.
KEY VOCABULARY
- the late 고인이 된
- public demand 대중의요구
- stiff penalty 강한 처벌
- life sentence 무기징역
- repeat offender 상습범
- revoke a license 면허를 취소하다
- DUI 음주 문선(driving under the influence)
- beef up 을 강화하다
- blood alcohol content 혈중 알코올 농도
EXPRESSION OF THE DAY
It serves him right.
벌 받아 마땅해.
A Did you hear the news about what happened to John?
B No, I didn't hear anything. Why, did something happen to him?
A He got caught driving drunk. He has to pay a huge fine.
B It serves him right! You should never drink and drive.
