001（7.5）

Alright, let's begin. Okay?

Okay.

So, could you tell me your full name, please?

Okay, um, it spells C-H-A-E-W-O-N E-U-N.

Okay, and first of all, could you tell me, are you working or are you a student?

Um, I'm working now as a dancer and performer. Since I met your dance, I mostly work as a freelancer in South Korea, but I start my new season abroad this January.

Okay, and do you like your job?

Yes, I love it. It's my favorite thing in the world.

What do you like most about your job?

Um, to perform, travel, and get paid.

Okay, now we're going to talk about writing. So, do you write a lot?

Yes. Um, when I was young, I tried to write my diary every day to record my practice, like it was kind of a practice note. But these days, I don't really write every day, but when I want to write, I think I write, yeah.

And what do you like to write about?

My feelings usually, and also if there is something special, some occasions or certain things that happened, then I write about that. But usually about my feelings.

And do you think the things you like to write will change in the future?

Um, I don't know. I think about the feelings I'm going to write, like maybe forever, because that is my, like, main topic of my diary. But maybe some other exceptional subjects or external subjects will change, of course, because I'm going to change.

Okay, and do you prefer writing by hand or typing on a computer?

Um, usually by hand because I like the feeling of the pen and pencils. But if I don't have the notes or paper, then I like to write with my phone by typing.

Alright, and now we're going to talk about puzzles. So, did you do puzzles in your childhood?

I remember I think there was maybe only one puzzle in my room, and it was like a princess puzzle. So all the princess characters were there, and I was just puzzling. But except for that, I don't really remember other puzzles.

Okay, and do you think it is good for older people to do puzzles?

Well, maybe, but it depends on the person. Because if the person likes to do it, yes, it will be helpful because it makes you use your brain a lot. But if it gives more stress, then I wouldn't recommend it.

Alright, now we're going to talk about singing. So, do you like singing?

No, not at all. I am really weak at singing. Actually, I like to use my body more, and about the vocal part, I have no idea, so I don't really like it.

And do you think singing can bring happiness to people?

Ah, yes, but not for me, really. I don't really like to sing, so I just like to hear somebody singing. So it depends on the people who do that, yeah.

Alright, that'll do for part one. We're going to part two of the test. Okay, so here's your question. There's a pencil for you, so you can have one minute now to make some notes.

Alright.

Okay, that's one minute now. Alright, okay. So, could you describe a photo you took that you are proud of?

Well, it was really difficult to choose, but I would say there was a local election this year in June. And my mom is actually the councilperson of the city, and she also participated in the election because after that, she started her second term. So, I was helping a lot for the election. I gave up my job for a while and just focused on her campaign. And then we took a lot of photos that we needed for the document, and I am proud of all those photos that we took during that period, from May to June. And that's because not only as a daughter but also as a supporter and comrade, I could help my mom. And that was very encouraging, not only for me but also for my mom and other people who supported her. And I think that those photos kind of show my decision to help her, and that's why I am proud of them. Also, the result was good because those photos contain all the time and effort we put into the election. So I chose them, yes. Of course, it was taken in the city since it was a local election, and what's in this photo? It's me and my mom.

Okay, that's two minutes now. Alright, thank you very much. So we'll move on to part three now.

Alright.

Alright, so let's keep going. Why do some people like to record important things with photos?

Because it brings the memory back very clearly. Like, it's much easier to remind all those moments by photos than maybe just writing things or text. But I think the feature of the text, photos, or even videos are so different. For some people, it's very convenient and clear, so that's why.

And why do some people dislike taking photographs?

I think that was me in the past. I was like that because I was not very confident with my appearance and didn't want to be recorded in that look, so that's why.

Okay, and what can people learn from historical photographs?

Oh, because photos show very directly the real feelings in the situation of the moment. It's something more than explaining. Sometimes instincts are stronger than just some logic or explanation, and people can feel it directly from the photo. So I think that is more powerful. That's why they use historical photos to inspire people.

And do you think schools in your country use photos to teach their students?

I don't know. Maybe, maybe not, because I don't really remember impressive photos in the textbooks. Maybe not.

Okay, and what do people in your country usually do with their photos?

For Facebook, most people do that for their normal daily life. And if the photo is something more professional, I think they would participate in some competitions because there are many photo and video competitions. If it is more professional, maybe journalists or reporters will use it for their job and also the news. So I can divide it that way.

Yes, and what do you think are the main reasons people upload photos to social media?

For recording and also to show that I am doing well. And also for people who use social media for their profession or job, they're kind of making their name card through Instagram. For example, dancers or performers nearby me use their Instagram accounts as their name cards, so they try to show their work or pieces to promote themselves.

Yes, and are there any disadvantages to uploading photos on social media?

Sometimes it brings up the past, which I don't want to remember or which somebody doesn't want to remember. So that will be the bad part of it. That's why everybody is very careful when choosing photos to go on Instagram.

Okay, that will do. Thank you very much. Alright, so for the feedback part, really good test. I would estimate your score to be at least 7.5 and up, yeah, around that. I'll just point out a few grammar things that we'll look at, right? When you're talking about a month, you were saying "this year on June," "on January." It should be "in" for the month, alright? That's always confusing.

It's all good, no problem. In January, in June. Another one you said a couple of times, right? "It depends on people." It should be "It depends on the person." Ah, so every time you use "depends on," you should use "the" plus singular noun, okay? "Depends on the weather," "depends on the person," whatever.

Yeah, good expressions. "I'm weak at singing," that's fine, no problem. But maybe a better expression would be "I don't have a good voice" or "I can't hit the high notes," or you know, try to use expressions related to the topic. That would be good, okay? There's nothing wrong with that expression, but if we want to just upgrade our vocabulary a little bit, alright?

What are we saying? "During those period," it should be "that period" because I know it's multiple months, but it's one period. Yeah, okay, yes. And part two asks you to describe a photo, so I'd be more specific again about one photo. But it was really difficult to choose, yeah. Yeah, it's a hard one to choose exactly one, but yeah. I would say definitely in the second part, just try and focus on one and describe it totally and clearly, yeah, okay?

But yeah, that was always good. I had just the last one in part three. I think there was a little bit of misunderstanding. The question was why do people dislike taking photos? So "taking photos" means like the person actually clicking the camera. Okay, I think you were answering people don't like getting their photos taken. So just between active and passive.

No, no, it's no problem. Like, I think that's a common error, right? So "taking photos" or "getting photos taken." Yeah, okay, I'll go with that.

You said "making their name card." Maybe a better expression would be like "online portfolio." People can make their online portfolio through uploading pictures and videos. "It's easy to remind of," okay, "it's easy to," maybe a better word would be "recall" here. "Recall," it's easier, it's easy to recall moments, recall memories, yeah. But yeah, it was really good overall. Nice test, so thank you for coming in.

Thank you.

Alright, cheers.

好的，我们开始吧。可以告诉我你的全名吗？

好的，嗯，我的名字是Chaewon Eun。拼写是C-H-A-E-W-O-N E-U-N。

好的，首先，你能告诉我你是在工作还是在学习吗？

嗯，我现在在工作，作为一名舞者和表演者。从我接触舞蹈以来，我主要在韩国做自由职业者，但我将在今年一月开始我的海外新赛季。

好的，你喜欢你的工作吗？

是的，我喜欢。这是我世界上最喜欢的事情。

你最喜欢工作中的什么？

嗯，表演、旅行和赚钱。

好的，现在我们来谈谈写作。你经常写东西吗？

是的。嗯，当我年轻时，我每天都试着写日记来记录我的练习，就像是一种练习笔记。但这些天，我不是真的每天写，但当我想写的时候，我会写，嗯。

你喜欢写什么？

通常是我的感受，如果有特别的事情发生，比如某些场合或特定的事情发生了，我会写下来，但通常是关于我的感受。

你觉得你喜欢写的东西将来会改变吗？

嗯，我不知道。我觉得关于感受的东西我可能会一直写，因为那是我日记的主要主题。但也许其他一些例外的主题或外部的主题会改变，因为我也会改变。

好的，你更喜欢手写还是在电脑上打字？

嗯，通常是手写，因为我喜欢笔和铅笔的感觉。但如果我没有笔记本或纸张，我喜欢用手机打字。

好的，现在我们来谈谈拼图。你小时候玩过拼图吗？

我记得好像我的房间里只有一个拼图，是一个公主拼图，所有的公主角色都在上面，我就在那里拼图。除了那个，我不太记得其他拼图了。

好的，你认为老年人玩拼图好吗？

嗯，也许吧，但这取决于人。如果那个人喜欢做拼图，是的，这会有帮助，因为它让你用脑很多。但如果这带来更多的压力，我就不推荐了。

好的，现在我们来谈谈唱歌。你喜欢唱歌吗？

不，一点也不。我唱歌真的很差。实际上，我更喜欢用我的身体，对于声乐部分我完全不了解，所以我不太喜欢唱歌。

你认为唱歌能带给人快乐吗？

嗯，是的，但对我来说不是。我不太喜欢唱歌，我更喜欢听别人唱歌。所以这取决于喜欢唱歌的人，嗯。

好的，这就是第一部分。我们进入测试的第二部分。这里是你的问题，这是给你的铅笔，你现在有一分钟时间做笔记。

好的。

好的，现在时间到了。好的，你能描述一张你拍的让你自豪的照片吗？

嗯，这真的很难选择，但我会说，今年六月有一次地方选举，我妈妈实际上是市议员，她也参加了选举，因为之后她开始了她的第二个任期。所以我帮了很多忙。我暂时放弃了工作，专注于她的竞选活动。我们拍了很多需要用于文件的照片，我为我们在五月到六月期间拍的所有那些照片感到自豪。因为不仅是作为女儿，也是作为支持者和同伴，我能帮到我妈妈。这对我来说不仅是鼓励，对我妈妈和其他支持她的人也是一种鼓励。我认为那些照片展示了我决定帮助她的决心，这就是为什么我感到自豪。此外，结果也很好，因为那些照片包含了我们为选举付出的所有努力。所以我选择了它们。是的，当然，那些照片是在城市里拍的，因为这是地方选举。照片里有什么呢？是我和我妈妈。

好的，两分钟到了。谢谢你。我们现在进入第三部分。

好的。

好的，继续。为什么有些人喜欢用照片记录重要的事情？

因为照片能非常清晰地带回记忆。通过照片比通过写东西或文字更容易提醒所有那些时刻。我认为文字、照片或视频的特点非常不同。对于某些人来说，照片非常方便和清晰，这就是为什么。

为什么有些人不喜欢拍照？

我想那是过去的我。我当时不太自信于自己的外貌，不想被那样记录下来，这就是原因。

人们能从历史照片中学到什么？

哦，因为照片能非常直接地展示当时的真实感受，比解释更有力量。有时直觉比逻辑或解释更强，人们能直接从照片中感受到。所以我认为这更有力量，这就是为什么他们使用历史照片来激励人们。

你认为你们国家的学校会用照片来教学生吗？

我不知道，也许不会，因为我不记得课本里有印象深刻的照片，也许没有。

你们国家的人通常怎么处理他们的照片？

对于Facebook，大多数人用照片记录日常生活。如果照片更专业，我认为他们会参加一些比赛，因为有很多照片和视频比赛。如果是更专业的，也许记者或报道者会用它们来工作和报道新闻。所以我可以这样分类。

你认为人们上传照片到社交媒体的主要原因是什么？

为了记录和展示自己过得很好。此外，对于那些以社交媒体为职业或工作的人来说，他们通过Instagram来制作自己的名片。例如，我周围的舞者或表演者使用他们的Instagram账号作为名片，所以他们试图展示他们的作品或表演来推广自己。

在社交媒体上传照片有什么缺点吗？

有时会带回我不想记起的过去，或者是别人不想记起的事情。这就是不好的部分，这也是为什么每个人在选择上传到Instagram的照片时都非常小心。

好的，就这样。非常感谢。好，现在反馈部分，非常好的测试。我估计你的分数至少是7.5及以上，差不多这个范围。我只想指出一些语法问题，我们来看一下。你在谈论月份时，说的是“this year on June,” “on January,” 应该是用“in”来表示月份，这总是有点混淆。

没问题，没问题。“In January,” “in June.” 另外，你几次说“it depends on people，”应该是“it depends on the person。”每次你用“depends on”时，应该用“the”加单数名词，好吗？“Depends on the weather,” “depends on the person,” 等等。

对了，“I’m weak at singing，”这没问题，但也许更好的表达是“I don’t have a good voice”或者“I can’t hit the high notes，”或者你知道的，试着用一些与主题相关的表达会更好，好吗？这个表达没错，但如果我们想升级一下词汇量，可以这样。

我们说“during those period，”应该是“that period，”因为我知道是几个月，但这是一个时期，是的，好吗？是的，第二部分要求你描述一张照片，所以我会更具体地描述一张照片。这很难选择，但尽量在第二部分集中描述一张照片，完全清楚地描述，好吗？

但整体上很好。第三部分最后一个问题，我认为有点误解。问题是“why do people dislike taking photos，” 所以“taking photos”意思是实际拍照的人。好的，我认为你在回答的是人们不喜欢被拍照，所以要区分主动和被动。

不不，没问题，我认为这是一个常见的错误，“taking photos”或“getting photos taken。” 好的，我会记住。

你说“making their name card，”也许更好的表达是“online portfolio。”人们可以通过上传图片和视频制作自己的在线作品集。“It’s easy to remind of,”好的，也许“recall”会是更好的词。“Recall，”更容易回想起时刻，回想起记忆。但总体上非常好，测试很棒，谢谢你来。

谢谢你。

好的，再见。