공통영어2 비상 홍민표 2과 변형문제

Over the last 20 years, South Korean pop culture has become increasingly popular not only in Korea, but also ____ the world.

The popularity of K-drama ____ K-pop has impacted other aspects of K-culture, including an increased interest in learning the Korean language.

According to the Modern Language Association, U.S. college student enrollment in Korean ____ classes rose 78% from 2009 to 2016 and, between 2016 and 2021, it continued to show an increase of 38.3%.

In the U.K., the number of higher education students taking Korean classes steadily increased from 2012 to ____ as reported by the University Council of Modern Languages.

This phenomenon shows that cultural products are ____ consumed outside of Korea with more people wanting to join in the experience.

The following ____ confessions illustrate how cultural exposure is opening up doors to other exciting adventures.

I have been a K-pop fan since ____ school.

That’s when I ____ introduced to K-pop by a friend for the first time.

I remember watching some music ____

I was immediately amazed ____ the choreography.

I have a couple of favorite groups ____ I follow online and on TV.

I even practice dance moves ____ friends, and we upload our practice videos to social media.

Being part of this K-pop fandom gives me a ____ break from books and schoolwork too.

My interest in K-pop naturally triggered my interest in ____ the Korean language.

I feel like I can’t connect completely with a song unless I understand what ____ lyrics are trying to convey.

To be honest, I do not particularly enjoy studying, but learning ____ is different.

My desire to try to connect with my favorite artists in ____ language is a huge motivation for me.

Learning Korean is a slow process, but the feeling I get when my favorite artist responds to ____ is fantastic.

The greatest gift is that I now ____ that there’s a whole other world out there.

I am from the Philippines, and I am a big fan of ____

My first ____ was about 4 years ago, when I was 15.

I came across a Korean drama on the Internet, and it captured ____ imagination.

Everything about Korea was completely new to me at the time, so every ____ kept my attention from start to finish.

Since I was watching so much TV, my parents put limits on what I could and couldn’t watch, but the funny thing is, ____ are fans now too.

At ____ I was attracted to the stylish fashion of the actors.

Eventually, I slowly became attracted to the dramas with emotionally charged storylines pulling on my ____

Also, the familiar cultural themes made it easy for ____ to engage with the story—the emphasis on family, respect for elders, and the central role of food as an expression of love.

I guess these are aspects that most ____ can also relate to.

Watching different shows sparked my desire to try the various Korean foods ____ I saw in K-drama.

Luckily, there is a Korean grocery in my town, so I ____ buy the ingredients and experiment with Korean dishes at home.

Also, I have a Korean neighbor who gives me some useful tips ____ Korean cooking.

____ practice Korean with her, and I’m planning to enroll in an online Korean class next semester.

I ____ that my favorite shows will be even more enjoyable as my Korean improves.

Getting ____ on K-drama opened up a new world for me.

I have become more cosmopolitan and appreciative of ____ cultures.

More importantly, it ____ given me a new goal in life, which is to travel to Korea.

____ want to explore the locations from my favorite shows, eat the local food, and enjoy an authentic Korean experience.

Just thinking about this trip makes me super excited, ____ I won’t learn unless I dive in!