🇺🇸OPIc IM 대비과정

사는 곳(빈출)

1번 유형

I’d like to know about where you live. How many rooms do you have in your house? What’s your favorite room? What does it look like? What do you usually do in your favorite room? Please tell me in as mush detail as possible. Google 번역
(2, 5, 8번 유형)

Well…I live in an apartment now. We have 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a big kitchen in my apartment. My favorite room would have to be my bedroom. I spend most of my time there. Actually, I don’t have a lot of furniture but I have everything I need. When I’m in my room, I usually relax in my bed, watch Youtube or read books. My room is not huge but it’s the perfect place to relax. Google 번역

• apartment(아팔-믄)
• bedroom : [dr]은 ‘ㅈ’ 발음. 베즈룸.
• My favorite room would have to be
• I spend most of my time there. : 강조를 위해 most를 길게 뺀다.
• Youtube(유-튜브) : 2음절 주의
• 나열하는 내용은 유창하게 해줘야 느낌이 난다.

2번 유형

Now, tell me about the things you do at home. What are some daily routines? What is special about each activity? Google 번역

Well…actually I don’t do anything special. Most of the time, I do house chores like washing the dishes, cleaning or doing laundry and stuff. If I don’t have anything to do, I go to Youtube and watch videos. Youtube has everything you could ask for. It can be very entertaining. So, that’s it. Google 번역

• Most of the time : 끝에 오는 명사는 길게 끌어서 강조하자.
• chores(춀스)
• laundry : [dr] 발음은 ‘ㅈ’으로 한다.
• and stuff : and so on 대신 사용하자. [st] 발음은 ‘ㄸ’으로 한다. 스떠프.
• Youtube has everything you could ask for : 유튜브 이야기 나올때마다 연결하자.

3번 유형

Tell me what you usually do during the week. Are there any specific activities you like to do? What do you like to do on weekends? Tell me about the things you like to do. Google 번역
(3, 6, 9 문제 - IM 수준)

Let me see…During the week, I work from home because of the situation and stay busy. I don’t have much time to do things. On the weekend, I do a lot of things like going to the movies, cleaning the house, watching dramas and stuff. When I’m bored, I go to Youtube and watch videos. Youtube has everything you could ask for. It’s can be very entertaining. So, yeah! That’s it. Google 번역

• work from home : 재택근무를 표현할 때 from을 쓴다.
• a ~ lot ~ of : 어~랏을 길게 빼서 강조한다.
• drama - [dr] 발음은 ‘ㅈ’

4번 유형

Tell me about how you keep your house nice and clean. What do you do to keep your house tidy? Do you do anything particular? Explain in detail. Google 번역

Well…Honestly, I don’t clean that often. Because I’m very busy with my work and sometimes I don’t come home until late. But I try to clean my room as often as I can. I wash the dishes, do the laundry, take out the trash and stuff. I don’t like cleaning but I have to do what I gotta do. So, yeah! Google 번역

• often : [t]는 발음하지 않고 옾은 정도로 발음.
• as often as I can : 빠르게 발음할 수 있도록 연습

5번 유형

Tell me about the house you used to live in when you were child. How is it different fro mthe one you live in now? Explan the differences and similarities of the two places. Google 번역
(3, 6, 9 문제. 비교유형. IH, AL 수준)

When I was young, I used to live in a small house with my family. That time, I didn’t have my room, so I had to share one with my brother. You know, it was very uncomfortable. But now, we moved to a big apartment, so I have my own bedroom. It’s nice that I have my space. You know, I can listen to music whenever I want to, talk to friends…it feels great that I can do whatever I want. Google 번역

• had to(햇투)
• big apartment : big을 길게 빼서 강조한다.

6번 유형

Tell me about a change you made to your home. What was the change and why did you make that change? How did your house look like afterwards? Give me all the details. Google 번역
(과거시제 IH, AL 수준)

Well…You know, I changed the wallpaper last weekend. Because my wallpaper was too old and the color got faded. Last weekend, I went to a store and picked out new wallpaper. You know what? There was a wide range of selections, so it was hard to choose one. Anyway, when we got home, we put up the now wallpaper in my bedroom. Actually, I love the color and design. Google 번역

• store(스또어)
• You know what? : 연기톤으로 하기

7번 유형

Something can go wrong with your house. Tell me about a time when something happened at your home. Was there anything broken or damaged? What was the problem and how did you solve the situation. Google 번역

Um…Give me a second, please. honestly I’ve never had any big problems in my house. You know, if something’s broken, I usually call a building manager. However, if it’s a minor problem, I fix it myself. There was one time when my toilet was backed up, I used the plunger to fix it. It did wonders. That was the only problem in the house. Google 번역

• backed up(백떱)
• plunger(플런졀) : 뚫어뻥
• toilet(터일렛)

15번 유형

I live in Chicago in the United States. Ask some questions about where I live. Google 번역

Hi, Ava. How’s it going? I heard you live in Chicago. Awesome. Is it a big city or small town? What is it like living in Chicago? Is it hot in the summer? Korean summer is very hot. What are some fun things to do there? Let’s talk about it later. Please call me back. Bye. Google 번역

• Boston(바스턴)
• a big city or small town? : A or B의 경우에는 A의 억양을 올리고 B는 내린다.
• What is it like / living in Chicago? : like에서 끊어서 읽어준다.

집 휴가

1번 유형

You indicated in the survey that you usually spend vacations at home.Do you usually meet someone? If so, who do you meet? What do you do with them? Plus, who would you like to meet in the future on your vacation? Google 번역

Well … I don’t do anything special. On my vacation, I usually get up at 7 or 8 and hit the shower. And then I have breakfast and start doing house chores. When I get things done, I try to relax, taking a online classes, taking a nap or reading a book. Google 번역

2번 유형

Tell me about what you did during your last vacation. How did your vacation start and end? What did you do each day? Tell me everything you did at home on you last vacation. Google 번역

Actually, I didn’t do anything special. I just stayed home because of situation. But um…this one time, my family and I celebrated my mom’s birthday. We cooked a lot of food and ate all day. Since it was her birthday, we made some birthday soup called seaweed soup. It might sound a little weird to you but Koreans eat seaweed soup on birthdays. Anyway, we also grilled BBQ on my mom’s birthday as well. We were stuffed because we ate so much. We had an amazing time. Google 번역

• celebrate(셀-러브릿) : 모든 축하하다 단어는 이걸로 통일하자.
• seaweed(시위)
• weird(위얼드)
• stuffed(스떠프드)
• BBQ(바뷜큐)
• birthday(벌—데이)

3번 유형

Now , tell me about an unusual or unexpected experience you had during a vacation at home. Why was this experience so memorable? Google 번역

I remember this one time I went to my parent home in LA. When I was downtown with my family, I heard people screaming somewhere. I didn’t know what was going on, so I walked over there to find out. Guess what? Lebron James was there! It’s very amazing. So, I asked for an autograph and took pictures with him.Google 번역

음악 감상

1번 유형

You indicated in the survey that you enjoy listening to music. What kind of music do you like? Who is your favorite musician or composer? Google 번역

I like Rock music and my favorite artist is Nervana. My favorite song they made is ‘smell’s like teenager split’.

2번 유형

Where do you usually listen to music ? Is there any special place you enjoy listening to music ? And when do you listen to music and why ? Tell me everything in detail . Google 번역

Well…I can’t just pinpoint one. I listen to music at home, on the subway, in the car, almost everywhere I go. Music is a part of my life and I listen to music all the time. Mostly, I listen to music at home because of situation. I love to stream my music on Youtube. Youtube has everything you could ask for! I love it. Google 번역

3번 유형

How do you usually listen to music? Do you use any device when you listen to music? Do you like to go to concerts? Do you buy CDs or listen to the radio? Do you download the music? Tell me about how you enjoy listening to music. Google 번역

Well…Personally, I use my phone to listen to music. I don’t have to carry mp3 player anymore because I can listen to music on Youtube. Youtube has everything you could ask for. I use my phone to listen to music because it’s very portable and convenient. Technology is amazing. Google 번역

4번 유형

What kind of music did you like when you were younger? Is it different from what you listen to today? How is it different from the music you listen to now? Do you still like the same kind of music? Google 번역

When I was young, I used to listen to K-pop. That was the only thing I listened to. Well…I didn’t know many genres. However, I found out there are various types of music when I got into college. My school held many types of concerts. Now, I listen to all kinds of music. Now I became more knowledgeable about music. Google 번역

• various(베리어스)
• became(비캐임)

5번 유형

When did you first become interested in music ? Did anyone influence your music preference? Do you still listen to same kind of music you did when you were young? If not, how has your preference changed? Google 번역

Well … honestly , I don’t know. I remember my parents sent me to a piano school when I was young. This one time I was invited to my teacher’s recital. That was my first time going to a concert. It was amazing. So, I started to listen to classical since then. Google 번역

• since then : 그때 이후로

6번 유형

Talk about your experience going to a concert. Have you been to concert or a live performance? Who did you go see? When was it? Who did you go with? How was the music from the performance? Tell me about it in detail. Google 번역

Well … honestly , I don’t know. I remember my parents sent me to a piano school when I was young. This one time I was invited to my teacher’s recital. That was my first time going to a concert. It was amazing. So, I started to listen to classical since then.

• 말은 좀 덜되도 걍 한번 더 써먹자.

공연 / 콘서트

1번 유형

You indicated in the survey that you go to performances concerts. What kind of performances do you enjoy going to? How often do you go to them? Tell me everything in detail. Google 번역

Well … honestly , I don’t know. I remember my parents sent me to a piano school when I was young. This one time I was invited to my teacher’s recital. That was my first time going to a concert. It was amazing. So, I started to listen to classical since then.

• 또 써먹자.

2번 유형

Tell me about your favorite performer. What kind of performances does he/she perform? Describe your favorite musician in detail for me. Google 번역

I like Rock music and my favorite artist is Nervana. My favorite song they made is ‘smell’s like teenager split’.

• 말은 좀 덜되도 걍 한번 더 써먹자.

3번 유형

Can you tell me how you first became interested in going to concerts? When was it and what made you became interested in going to concerts? Please tell me about it in as much detail as possible. Google 번역

Well … honestly , I don’t know. I remember my parents sent me to a piano school when I was young. This one time I was invited to my teacher’s recital. That was my first time going to a concert. It was amazing. So, I started to listen to classical since then.

• 또 쓰자.

공원가기 / 조깅

1번 유형

You indicated in the survey that you like to go to parks. Describe the park you go to most often. Where is located? What does it look like? Thell me what people usaully do there when they visit parks. Google 번역

Well…There are many parks in my city. My favorite one is Central park in korea. It’s the biggest one in city and it takes about just 10 minutes. It’s huge and there are thousands of people exercising every time I go there. I get motivated when I see them running, so it’s preey good. From my point of view, the park is the perfect place to exercise. Google 번역

• every + 단수 = on + 복수 : on sundays(매주 일요일마다)
• every time I go there : 하나의 단어처럼 빠르게

2번 유형

How did you first become interested in going to parks? What was the purpose of going to a park? Tell me about your first experience going to one. Google 번역

Well…Honestly, I don’t remember but as I remember, I started jogging when I got into college. I wanted to lose some weight and take care of my self. So I decided to go to a park and exercise. I loved fresh air and I was able to enjoy my time peacefully. After running for a few weeks, I started feeling so much healthier than before. I’d recommend other people to go jogging too. Google 번역

• 문제의 first become interested 같은 단어를 들으면 계기 문제이다.
• decided to(디싸이릿트)
• as I remember : 기억하기로
• [L] 앞에는 ‘을’발음을 살짝 넣는다.
• to lose(툴루즈), I loved(아을러브ㄷ)

3번 유형

What do you usally do when you go to a park? What kind of activities do you like to enjoy doing? Who do you usually go to a park with? Please explain them in detail. Google 번역

When I go to a park, I like to walk or run. I love the fresh air, and surroundings at a park. It’s so peaceful and relaxing. Sometimes they hold free converts and local events. There’s so much going on in a park. We can always have a good time at a park. Google 번역

• events(이-벤츠) : 벤에 강조
• There’s so much : so를 길게 강조

4번 유형

When was the last time you went to a park? Who did you go with? What did you do there? Tell me about your last experience going to a park. Google 번역

I went to a park last weekend. My wife wanna come with me, so we decided to go to Han river park in seoul. It was beautiful sunset. Unfortunately, there were so many people exercising that time. So we coundn’t enjoy the walk but it was ok. We got some fresh air and enjoyed people watching. Google 번역

• Unfortunately(언포츈넬리)

5번 유형

Tell me about the most memorable experience or incident at a park. What happend that day? What made this experience or incident so memorable to you? Give me all the details. Google 번역

I remember this one time I went to park in LA. I was traveling that time, so I wanna go to a local park. When I was about to walk around, I heard people screaming somewhere. I didn’t know what was going on, so I walked over there to find out. Guess what? Lebron James was there! It’s very amazing. So, I asked for an autograph and took pictures with him. Google 번역

• I remember this one time : 하나의 단어처럼 빨리
• LA(엘레이)
• Guess what? : what을 높이 짧게
• Lebron James was there! : there을 낮게

해변가기

1번 유형

You indicated that you like to go to the beach. Which beach do you like to go to? Where is it located? What do you like to do at the beach? How often do you go there? What transportation do people use to get there? Google 번역

Korea is surrounded by the ocean, so there are many beaches all over Korea. I like to go to Heawoondae which is a very popular vacation spot. There is an aquarium and there’s a lot to do near there. I like people watching. On the beach, I can try fresh sasimi. I can walk along beach. All in all, I love to go to the beach whenever I get a chance. Google 번역

• all over : 전국이
• beach(비-취)
• the ocean(디 어우션)
• aquarium(아-쿠어아리움)
• a lot to do : 하나로 이어서 발음하고 lot을 길게 뺀다.
• walk along : 따라서 걷다.
• walking(워킹), working(월킹)

2번 유형

When you go to the beach, what activities do you usually do there? Who do you usually go to the beach with? Tell me everything you know about activities at the beach. Google 번역

Like I said earlier, there’s a lot to do at the beach. First and all the beach is the perfect place to beat the heat. I like to relax under the sun and listen to music. it’s so peaceful. I can forget all worries. In the evening, I can dine out at one of the restaurants out there. There are so many kinds of restraurants, you name it. Plus, you can see street performances along the beach if you’re lucky. They play pretty good music out there. The beach is always active and I like the atmosphere. Google 번역

• a lot to do : 하나로 이어서 음하고 lot을 길게 뺀다.
• beat the heat : 더위를 피하다.
• you name it : 없는게 없어요
• In the evening(인 디 이브닝)
• the atmosphere(디 앳모스피어)

3번 유형

Tell me about a particularly memorable trip to the beach. Who were you with on this trip? Which beach did you go to? What did you do there? What made this trip to the beach more memorable or special than other ones? Tell me everything in detail. Google 번역

I remember this one time I went to the beach in LA. I was traveling in LA for my summer vacation. And I wanted to go to a local beach. When I got there, I jumped into water immediately. However, I heard people screaming somewhere. So I went there to find out what was going on. Guess what? Lebron James was there. He was making a commercial. I couldn’t believe my eyes. He was so gorgeous and my heart was beating so fast. When he was done, I asked a autograph and took pictures with him. I can never forget that day. Google 번역

• memorable -> 연예인 이야기로 연결한다.
• I remember this one time, : 이걸로 시작한다.
• wanted to(원-트)
• I wanted to go to a (local beach) -> 괄호 자리를 LA의 커피숍, 공원 등으로 치환 가능
• screaming somewhere : screaming은 올리고 somewhere은 낮춘다.

카페, 커피전문점

1번 유형

You indicated that you go to cafes and coffee shops. Describe the cafe you go to most often. Tell me everything about that place in detail. Google 번역

There are so many coffee shops out there. My favorite coffee shop is Starbucks. It’s very close to my work so I can get fresh coffee every morning. The coffee keeps me awake all day. Anyway, I like Starbucks because their coffee is so good. It tastes different and is smells different…I mean, everybody loves it. I love Starbucks so much. Google 번역

• Starbucks(스딸벅스)
• all day(얼—데이) : 길게
• it tastes(잇 테이스츠)
• everybody loves it(에뷔바리 을럽스-잇)

2번 유형

Tell me about why you started going to cafes? Do you remember the first time you went to one? How was that cafe different from the ones you go to today? Google 번역

I started drinking coffee when I was in collage. There was a small cafe on the campus. At first, I didn’t know what to order, so I ordered whatever they recommended me. I think it was a latte. It was pretty good. I liked it. That was my first time I had coffee. Ever since then, I always get coffee whenever I feel tired or sleepy. Google 번역

• whatever(왓에버) : 왓에벌이 아니다.
• I liked it(아일라이딧)
• my first time : first를 길게해서 강조하자.

3번 유형

Tell me about the most memorable experience that you had at a cafe or coffee shop. What made this event the most memorable? Who else was involved? How did you deal with the situation? Google 번역

I remember this one time, I went to Starbucks in LA. I was waiting in line to order something. And I heard people screaming somewhere. So I went there to find out what was going on. Guess what? Lebron James was there. He was making a commercial. I cound’t believe my eyes. He was so gorgeous and my heart was beating so fast. When he was done, I asked a autograph and took pictures with him. I can never forget that day. Google 번역

• 우려먹기

4번 유형

How have coffee shop changed over the years? What were the coffee shops like before? How are they different from ones today? Tell me about the differences and similarities between old and new cafes. Google 번역

Coffee shop have definitely changed over the years. Back in the day, they were small mom and pop coffee shops. The menu was simple. But now, coffee shops are really evolved. As you know, coffee shops are everywhere. The menu has grown so much. The offer everything like coffee drinks, tea, smoothie…some places have desserts like cakes or burritos. Plus, they have free Wi-fi, so we can use the internet while having coffee. It’s awesome. Coffee shopps have changed a lot over the years. Google 번역

• mom and pop coffee shops : 구멍가게
• simple(심뽈)
• But now : 의미상 반전하는 부분이므로 크게 강조
• Wi-fi(와-이파이)

문자보내기

1번 유형

Describe the phone you use to text people these days. What kind of phone do you use? What’s the best thing of your cell-phone? What kind of features do you like to use on your phone? Do you like to play games or do you like to take pictures? Describe your phone in as much detail as possible. Google 번역

I use Samsung Galuxy at the moment. This phone is very expensive, but it’s worth the money. I love this phone because it has an icredible camera. Picture quality is awesome. The best feature of this phone is zoom up to 100x. I can get crystal clear pictures from a long distance. Google 번역

• phone(뽄)
• camara(캐메라)
• expensive(익스뺀시브) : [xp]는 ‘ㅃ’으로 발음한다.
• 100x : hundred times
• crystal(크리스털)

2번 유형

Now, tell em about the texts you personally send. What are they about? What kind of texts do you get from others? Google 번역

Well…it depends. I talk about many different things depending on who I’m talking to. Mostly, we ask each other how we’re doing and what we’re doing and stuff. And also, we talk about upcoming events or what’s happening around us. Unfortunately, people spend too much time on their phones instead of talking to each other face to face. That’s something to think about. Google 번역

• what’s happening(왓츠 애프닝)
• too much(투—머치)

3번 유형

What was the most memorable message you’ve sent or received that you can still remember? What was it about and why was it so memorable to you? Google 번역

I remember this one time, my wife messaged me. I think it was last month or so…She told me to take an umbrella because it was raining. I think she cares a lot. That was the most memorable message I’ve got lately. Google 번역

• lately(레잇리) : ly 앞은 다 발음하지 않는다.

영화보기

1번 유형

You indicated in the survey that you like to watch movies. What kind of movies do you like? Why do you like that genre? Explain it in detail. Google 번역

Well…I like all kinds of movies. I can’t just pinpoint one. I like actions, history movies, dramas, animations, but if I pick one, I’d say romantic comedies. They are easy to understand and I don’t need to analyze the storyline. I like the cheesy lines and music in the movies as well. That’s why I like romantic comedies so much. Google 번역

• understand(언더스땐ㄷ)
• history movies : 복수가 되면 장르라는 뜻이다.
• need to : to는 ‘트’라고 발음하면 편하다.

2번 유형

Describe the movie theater you often go to. Where is it? What does it look like? Tell me about your favorite movie theater you like to go to. Google 번역

There are so many movie theaters in my city. My favorite theater is CGV. It’s close to my apartment. It takes only 10 minutes. I like this movie theater because they are multiflex theater and comfortable seats. And also, they have 3D and 4D movies as well. It’s more entertaining. So, CGV is my favorite. Google 번역

• because부터 중요한 내용이므로 길게 강조한다.

3번 유형

Tell me about your favorite actor or actress. What is he or she like? Why do you like hime or her? Describe your favorite actor or actress in detail. Google 번역

There are so many good actors out there. I can’t just pinpoint one. But if I pick one, I’d say Brad Pitt. I can’t think of any bad movie he is in. He did great roles in many movies like Money Ball or Big short. I can’t wait for his next movie. So, yeah. Brad Pitt is my favorite. Google 번역

• bad movie he is in(빼—무비 히-진)
• great roles(구-뤠잇 롤스)
• next movie(넥스-무비)

4번 유형

What is the most memorable movie you watched in the past? What was the movie about? Why is it so memorable? Who was in the movie? Google 번역

There are so many. I can’t just pinpoint one. If I have pick one, Home alone. This movie came out about 20 years ago. Wow, it’s an old movie. It was christmas movie. It’s pretty good. So yeah. Home alone is the most memorable movie. Google 번역

• came out(캐임 아웃) : 구동사이므로 전치사인 out을 올린다.
• old movie(어얼ㄷ-무비)

5번 유형

What do you usually do before you go to the movies? Are there any specific activities you do? What about after watching movies? What do you particularly do afeter the movies? Tell me about what you like to do before and after the movies datil. Google 번역
(Before / After 서술문제, AL 고난도)

Before going to the movies, I usually book tickets online in advance. If it’s really popular movie, I can’t get tickets. After the movies, we gonna dinner or get coffee. If I’m tired, I go home straight. So yeah. That’s it. Google 번역

• Before / After 접속사 강조
• online(언라인)
• tickets(티킷츠)