English Recordings

1287 I'd like to have my blood examined
1288 Something is wrong with this machine. Will you have it examined？
1289 I'd like to have sushi delivered.
1290 I'd like to have it ordered.
1292 I want（or would like） you to go there.　
1294 Oh, you have a nice sweater, don't you？
1295 lt's getting chillier and chillier. Why won't you put on this　sweater？
1296 Please take these slippers.
1297 He didn't take the gift at that time.
1298 I'd like to take two adult tickets for Tokyo. / Can I have two adult tickets for Tokyo？
1299 I'll take two books. / Can I have two books？
1300 May I take a picture？
1301 Can l have my photograph taken？　　Could you take a picture of us？
1302 Please take it easy.

1272 Please give me time to have a wash.　
1273 This sushi has a good taste.
1274 He had a dirty job.　
1275 l haven't had a shave yet.
1276 Yesterday I had a long drive to Kyoto.
1277 You will get tired, so you should have a lie-down for a while.　1278 I had a deep sleep last night.
1279 Can I have a phone call in the afternoon？
1280 I will have him do it.
1281 I would like to have her go there.
1282 I would like to have him come here.
1283 I'd like to have you fix my car.
1284 I'd like to have my car fixed.　1285 I'd　like to have it wrapped.
1286 Will you have it written in Japanese？

1257 He has a good voice.　
1258 She has good looks．
1259 She usually has a nice smile and says to me"Heｌｌo," so I have a good feeling whenever I see her．　
1260 She has a job in sales at ABC department store and has popularity among many people.
1261 Yesterday she had a cold, and a fever of about 38 degrees Centigrade.
1262 She　has　many　friends and good relations with older women．
1263 This Wednesday we are going to have the 20th anniversary, so we will have a holiday.
1264 She usually has a busy schedule, but I could have an appointment with her for a date at 10：00 on that day, because she has a holiday.
1265 We have 50 people in the meeting.
1266 Today we have Mr.Ichiro Tanaka as a guest speaker.
1267 I'll have a wash.
1268 He has enough practice.
1269 Last night I had a horrible dream.　
1270 Why don't you have a try？
1271 I'll have a swim before going home.

1242 George left Japan for Germany.
1243 I lost my job. Now I'm looking for a new job.
1244 I'm really longing for summer vacation.
1245 This train is bound for London.　1246 The gas is running out. I must go to the gas station now.　
1247 Watch out ! There's a big hole there.
1248 I picked out the most useful 1772 English words.　　
1249 She works 80 hours a week. Now she's stressed out.　
1250 Their proposal is out of the question.　　
1251 Our livig room has a 34－inch TV set．
1252 It（＝TheTV set）has a video tape recorder．
1253 We have nice weather．
1254 This street has many cars．
1255 He has long hair．
1256 He has whiskers.

1227 "I hope you'll get over your cold soon." "Thank you, I will."
1228 I want to get married to a rich person.　　　
1229 He will give a concert this Saturday.　
1230 Susan gave a speech last week.
1231 She has given up her dream. She wanted to be a lawyer.
1232 The garbage is giving off a terrible smell.
1233 It's three o'clock. Let's take a　break.
1234 She is taking a shower.
1235 She takes a nap every afternoon in the summer.
1236 "Please take off your hat." "Sure."
1237 Do you take part in any community activities?
1238 Paul made a lot of money last year.
1239 You have to make a reservation.
1240 Betty has made an appointment with Mr. Kennedy.
1241 "Please make yourself at home." "Thank you."

1212 I went to Hawaii on vacation last month.
1213 I will go to Sydney on business next month.
1214 She always comes on time.
1215 She's never late.　
1216 My sister is gaining a lot of weight.
1217 Now she's on a diet.
1218 May I try on this skirt?
1219 Let's go to the new Thai restaurant. 　It's on me.　　
1220 "Nancy, turn off the TV." "Sure."
1221 The second button of your shirt is coming off.　
1222 I went to Narita Airport to see my friend off.　
1223 They called off the baseball game because it rained very hard.　
1224 Nancy often shows off her diamond ring.　
1226 Yesterday I saw Nancy getting off　the subway.

1197 I went to the amusement park with my friends.
1198 Would you like to have dinner with me?
1199 Tom visited Cindy with a bottle of wine.
1200 I met an old man with a long beard and earrings.
1201 Betty is very busy with her children these days.
1202 I work with old people.
1203 He works with the police.
1204 Let's eat out tonight.
1205 Don't be so shy. Speak out!　
1206 I hope another war won't break out in the area.
1207 Her hairstyle really stands out.
1208 Her skirt is out of fashion.
1209 His theory is totally out of date.
1210 My stereo is out of order now.
1211 His company went out of business last month. / His company went bankrupt last month.

Is relentless violence onscreen justified?

By Lee Hyo-won

"I Saw the Devil" was finally released in theaters Thursday after several painful raps by the Korea Media Ratings Board (KMRB) for, among other things, serial killers with a knack for mutilating bodies and a taste for human flesh.

Director Kim Ji-woon argues that reality is often stranger than fiction, and that the nauseating cruelty depicted in his latest thriller can never quite catch up with real life, especially with the KMRB chopping off a good seven minutes of the film. "It's like sushi with a little less wasabi. The savory texture of the fish is still there but with a little less tang", Kim told reporters about the censored version of "I Saw the Devil", Wednesday in Seoul.

While subtle hints of "Hannibal-esque" cannibalism remain, explicit depictions of handling human body parts like pork chops are gone. And yet, even the lead actor Lee Byeong-Heon said the film is "still smothered with plenty of wasabi", and indeed, the film offers some of the most grotesque images that will be difficult to erase.

Lee stars as an intelligence agent whose fiancee is killed by a psychopathic serial killer (Choi Min-sik). Blinded by sorrow and burning vengeance, he sets out to not only kill but slowly torture the culprit.

Can relentless violence on film be justified? The director and cast of "Devil" say yes.

"If someone watches my movie and actually tries copying the violent acts, I believe that person would have acted aggressively with or without my film. I think it's important to take preventive measures to restrain such aggressors before anything happens in the first place", said Kim.

Choi, the antihero of "Old Boy" who has already played a ruthless killer in "Sympathy for Lady Vengeance", agrees. "Ethics in different forms of cultural content, from films to novels, always become an issue. But I agree with the director. We are addicted to all sorts of violence, from verbal to political, and we sometimes become immune to it all", he said.

The actor said that films allow people to look at violence from a critical view, thereby giving way to a mature arena for discussion and debate. "I once saw 'The Antichrist' in Italy and it was really bloody. I never close my eyes during a movie but I had to two or three times for this one. Some people were clapping while others swore vehemently, and it was wonderful to see them debating afterward".

Maryanne Redpath, director of the Berlin Film Festival's Generation section, previously told The Korea Times that she includes films with more mature, explicit content or themes in the teenager's section. This is for the purpose of challenging adolescents to think critically and converse.

Choi's co-star furthermore stressed that the drama, rather than the gore, propels the narrative. "The Good, the Bad, the Weird" director seems to have brainstormed ways to shock the audience with realistic depictions of inhumane savagery, along the lines of axing vulnerable young women, but the film also focuses on the spiritual transformation — or degeneration — of the protagonist as he mercilessly hunts down the murderer. But Lee's character starts drowning in his newfound instinct for violence he gazes too long into the abyss — just as Nietzsche once said, "He who fights with monsters might take care lest he thereby become a monster".

"It's a problem when someone justifies violence or starts thinking it's OK because everyone else does it. This can be witnessed in our everyday lives, like the jaded Internet community", said Lee.

The film does leave room for discussing the nature and depiction of violence once — or if — the viewer recovers from the shock factor.

Wednesday, February 9

I did not sleep a wink all night, having listened to the rain that had been falling with a deafening staccato noise on the roof of our rustic cabin. Luckily, it stopped raining at the end of the night, and in the wee hours, the level of the river had already gone down when we got out of our beds.
Despite the unpredictable weather, we set off on the road of the « Hébé » valley, hoping to see the important colony of seals that is used to settling in this wild valley, protected on all its sides by steep cliffs.
We played with the young, the only ones which put up with human beings. These usually scared animals, possibly aggressive when they feel danger, had fun playfully biting our fingers, which were well-protected by thick gloves. Even the young are able to tear into shreds someone’s fingers with their razor sharp teeth.
Tomorrow, weather permitting, we will finalize our schedule for the return home.

Thursday, February 10

We finally took the road with the crests, the longest but most beautiful route.
We crossed the snowy mountain range which stretched from west to east. At the end of the afternoon, the base was in sight.

Friday, February 11

Sadly, we are back at work. Hiking through the island is such an exhilarating adventure!
Unfortunately, we cannot plan anything for several weeks. Indeed, the ship « Marion Dufresne » is expected to arrive around February 20th, and all the outings are postponed. The ship will stay put for at least three weeks, in order to carry out an ambitious plan.
After dinner, scientists debated on basic and applied science, and how it improves our lives.
Anyway, all of that was beyond us, and everyone left without any definitive answers. At least, this debate helped us fall asleep and I personally had a very good night.

Saturday, February 12

This morning, I worked with Erick who gave me a detailed explanation of how things go. I will be alone during his last hike before the ship arrives.
Later on, we had to cancel the party we had planned to have after dinner, because of serious disruptions in the power plant. I was scared to death about my radio transmitters cannot function during a power cut.
At midnight, all was in order. I finally had no reason to worry about.

Sunday, February 13

For the fourth Sunday in a row, it is raining cats and dogs, but the temperature is incredibly mild! This morning, according to the thermometer, it’s 17° Celsius.
All the outings have been postponed until tomorrow because of the abundant rainfall. In addition, the wind that increased during the night made hiking even more dangerous.
The power plant has been working badly again. I’m scared to death about the satellite station and the radio transmitters.
This time, I am one hundred percent certain to face severe disruptions very soon.

Monday, February 14

The last time I was alone at work, I encountered a lot of technical problems. I hope things will go well for the next few days while Erick is out for a three-day hike.
Luckily, I had nothing to complain about, and my workday was fairly quiet.
After dinner, I went to our teeny movie theater to kill time until midnight, the best time to call my family – we are four hours ahead of France.

Tuesday, February 15

The weather is still wonderful; hikers are really lucky!
According to the more recent news, a cyclone is supposed to hit Reunion Island. The ship could be postponed.
The fishing-boat « Cap Kersaint » radioed the base for help. The captain would like to stop at Crozet, because there is a wounded sailor on board who needs medical attention.
At the end of the day, the weather suddenly turned really bad. A strong wind arose and a downpour swept across the base. What a sad evening!

Wednesday, February 16

During the night, the weather worsened to such a point that we were worrying sick about the fishing-boat. Would she manage to anchor in the bay?
Yesterday I deplored being stuck in the station, and today I do appreciate the gentle heat of my office.
The « Cap Kersaint » finally arrived; the sick sailor was carried ashore, diagnosed, treated and returned to the ship. In all, it lasted only two hours, but for the boat this day was lost.
During fishing trips, boats cannot afford to waste time, so there are neither weekends nor days off for crew members.
At the end of the afternoon the wind died down, and the rain almost stopped falling while the first hikers were in sight, on their way back home.
Everybody gathered in the movie theater after dinner, where the hikers told us about their trip, in great detail.

Goal-setting theory is based on the notion that individuals sometimes have a drive to reach a clearly defined end state. Often, this end state is a reward in itself. A goal's efficiency is affected by three features: proximity, difficulty and specificity. An ideal goal should present a situation where the time between the initiation of behavior and the end state is close. This explains why some children are more motivated to learn how to ride a bike than mastering algebra. A goal should be moderate, not too hard or too easy to complete. In both cases, most people are not optimally motivated, as many want a challenge (which assumes some kind of insecurity of success). At the same time people want to feel that there is a substantial probability that they will succeed. Specificity concerns the description of the goal in their class. The goal should be objectively defined and intelligible for the individual. A classic example of a poorly specified goal is to get the highest possible grade. Most children have no idea how much effort they need to reach that goal.