English Recordings

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1. Some Korean artists suggest that the process of making hanji, hand-made Korean paper,reflects. In fact, you might say that people’s day-to-day existence is shown in this paper-making process. The process starts when the branches of a tree are cut off. The branches then go through a complex process to become strong and flexible paper. They are steamed, boiled, and then washed many times to remove any impure materials. They are also beaten for several hours. The more they are beaten, the stronger they actually become. This is similar to people getting wiser and more disciplined by overcoming the difficulties and hardships they encounter day after day.

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Different groups develop ideas in different ways. In successful groups, individuals are encouraged to produce imaginative and original ideas and share them with others. In unsuccessful groups, individual members are not encouraged to do so. Instead, they are always asked to do groupthink. In the beginning, there are no differences in the abilities and qualities among the members of these two kinds of groups. However, in the end, the groups which encourage individual members to will prosper, whereas those which do not will fail. Therefore, group leaders must learn this lesson and put it into practice in order to achieve productive and positive results.

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Many difficulties and much stress today come from our thinking that there is not enough time. Time itself remains unchanged in the sense that it carries on in the same way as it has for millions of years. We need to see that it is circumstances that are different and that our increased workloads put too much pressure upon us. However, most of us try to adjust our attitudes and behaviors to a rapid pace of living and working. The secret lies not in finding smart ways to do more, but in how we manage the relationship between the things we have to do and the time available to do them in.

What with fatigue and lack of sleep,he has fallen ill after all.

WASHINGTON – You might be able to get rich quick if you can fix the BP oil spill.

The X Prize Foundation wants to make fixing the BP oil spill a multimillion dollar competition. It has done the same for space, fuel efficient cars and gene-mapping.

Foundation Vice President Francis Beland (BE'-land) says his group is kicking around the idea. They've already received 35,000 unsolicited ideas for fixing the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

Beland told a special oil spill conference Monday that his group is seeking advice from the public on how to handle such a competition. The foundation also has to raise money for a prize. X Prizes are usually $10 million or more.

Predator

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Though we cannot dismiss Mr. Smith’s opinion completely, his argument is not persuasive. Contrary to what Mr. Smith may believe, the role of computers in music and the performing arts has been considerable. Computer technology can improve how a work is performed, broadcast, and experienced. Composers, performers, and audience can all have digital control of their music. If today’s top rock singer released his or her next piece on the Internet, it would not only be like playing in a theater with 20 million seats, but each listener could also transform the music depending upon his or her own personal tastes.

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Teens surround themselves with imaginary audiences. They imagine others are as interested in them as they are in themselves. Believing that everyone is watching them, teenagers are extremely self-conscious. A young boy, for example, may believe that he is unattractive because of his nose. Nothing can convince him that other people are paying no attention to his nose at all. Also, when chatting with friends, some teenage girls are too expressive, talking and laughing loudly, playing to their unreal audiences. They gradually realize, however, that others are not really interested in them. Teenagers’ behavior changes when they realize others are too busy with their own lives to be watching them.

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Professional athletes do not agree on what their roles should be. Some star players believe that their role is to be a great player, not a role model for young people. They insist, “We’re not paid to be role models.” They strongly believe that what they do in their private lives is their own business. On the contrary, other star players disagree. They maintain that sports stars are role models for people even though they may not want to be. They say, “We do not choose to be role models. We are chosen. Our choice is whether to be good role models or bad ones.”

Lunarbow !!

371 That takes us back to square one.
372 The sooner the better-after all, a stitch in time saves nine.
373 A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
374 You've got a five o'clock shadow.
375 I want this company to be known to the four corners of the earth.
376 "He's right nine times out of ten.　
377 I can't decide. It's six of one and half a dozen of the other.　
378 I think we all feel a great sense of loss.
379 No. We just don't see eye to eye on how important it is.
380 You deserve a big pat on the back for all the hard work!　

361 It's really hard for a person to change his spots.
362 That's a horse of a different color.
363 Don't ask why, just do what I say. Remember - curiosity killed the cat.　
364 Management is corrupt; worker morale is low. The company has clearly gone to the dogs.　
365 Watch out for him. He's a wolf in sheep's clothing.　
366 If you really want to close the deal, just be pleasant and professional - it's just good horse sense.
367 As a result of today's dog-eat-dog competition, many small businesses have gone bankrupt.
368 He took the bull by the horns and spoke to the president about it directly.　
369 I feel like a million dollars.
370 We were three sheets in the wind when we left the bar.

351 Thanks to you, I was finally able to get my head above water.
352 I know he's very busy, but can't you work me in?　「
353 I worked round the clock to finish this on time.
354 If you make another mistake like that, you won't be working here much longer, and I mean business.
355 I prefer the routine of a nine-to-five job.
356 There's a sucker born every minute.　
357 We've got to drum up new business if we want to expand the company.
358 He has no business criticizing us.
359 In order to get approval, you have to go through the proper channels.
360 These days I'm as busy as a beaver getting ready for the annual meeting.

341 She speaks well off the cuff.
342 If the shoe fits, wear it.
343 I got really hot under the collar.　
344 When we were in school, he always did better than me but now the shoe is on the other foot.
345 If we don't want the company to go under, we're all going to have to tighten our belts.
346 Keep your shirt on!
347 She cried, shouted, and to cap it all, stormed out of the room.
348 Elvis Presley? Oh, that's old hat.
349 I have nothing up my sleeve.
350 Let's not talk shop while we're eating.