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유형 1 Question

People make appointments for all sorts of reasons — doctors, dentists, teachers, friends. What appointments do you usually make, who do you typically schedule them with, and do you ever run into trouble setting them up?

Absolutely, I do schedule appointments. You see, I lead quite a busy life.

Firstly, I arrange appointments with my teacher. Lately, I've been consistently studying English. My teacher, Eric, has a busy schedule himself. Therefore, unless I book an appointment, I can't secure a spot for my lessons.

What else... hmm... Oh! I also set appointments with my pilates instructor. She's a well-known instructor, just like my English teacher. So, much like with my English lessons, I must reserve my spot in advance for pilates.

Lastly, I occasionally make appointments to visit a doctor. It's been a while since my last hospital visit, but whenever I feel ill, I see a doctor. I mean... I could just walk in, but I prefer making a prior appointment to avoid sitting in the waiting room unnecessarily.

Yeah, those are the appointments I typically make. How about you? What appointments do you have?

번역

물론이죠, 저도 약속을 잡아요. 있잖아요, 제가 꽤 바쁘게 살거든요.

먼저, 선생님이랑 약속을 잡아요. 요즘 영어 공부를 꾸준히 하고 있는데, 제 선생님 에릭도 일정이 바쁜 분이에요. 그래서 예약을 안 하면 수업 자리를 못 잡아요.

또 뭐가 있지... 음... 아! 필라테스 강사님이랑도 약속을 잡아요. 제 영어 선생님처럼 유명한 강사님이거든요. 그래서 영어 수업처럼 필라테스도 미리 자리를 예약해야 해요.

마지막으로, 가끔 병원 진료 예약을 해요. 병원에 간 지 좀 됐지만, 아플 때마다 의사를 만나요. 그냥 걸어 들어가도 되긴 하는데, 대기실에서 쓸데없이 기다리기 싫어서 미리 예약하는 걸 선호해요.

네, 제가 보통 잡는 약속들은 이래요. 당신은요? 어떤 약속을 잡나요?

유형 2 Question

When you set up an appointment, how does it usually work? What do you need to think about, and what are the typical steps involved?

Yes, absolutely, I can answer that. There are several essential steps to follow. Let me explain.

When I schedule an appointment with my English teacher, I start by checking my own schedule. On weekdays, it's usually consistent, but I need to double-check my weekend commitments.

Additionally, I need to consider my teacher's availability. I believe he's quite busy in the evenings due to his numerous students. Therefore, to secure my class slots, I always inquire about his availability for the upcoming two or three weeks.

Lastly, whenever I need to change the appointment date, I make an effort to provide at least 24 hours' notice. I find it impolite to inform him at the last minute.

That's about it.

번역

네, 물론 대답할 수 있어요. 따라야 할 필수 단계가 몇 가지 있어요. 설명해 드릴게요.

영어 선생님이랑 약속을 잡을 때는 먼저 제 일정부터 확인해요. 평일은 보통 일정하지만, 주말 일정은 다시 확인해야 하거든요.

그리고 선생님이 언제 가능한지도 고려해야 해요. 학생이 많아서 저녁에는 꽤 바쁘신 것 같더라고요. 그래서 수업 자리를 확보하려고 항상 앞으로 2~3주 일정이 어떻게 되시는지 여쭤봐요.

마지막으로, 약속 날짜를 바꿔야 할 때마다 최소 24시간 전에는 알려드리려고 해요. 막판에 알리는 건 예의가 아니라고 생각하거든요.

이 정도예요.

유형 3 Question

Tell me about your most recent appointment. What was it for, who was involved, and how did it turn out — did the result match what you were expecting?

Oh, you know what? Last year, I and my friends had planned to travel to Japan, so we scheduled an appointment with a travel agency.

However, here's what happened: Just a week before the trip, I came down with a really bad flu, and as a result, I had to cancel both my flight ticket and the tour arrangements.

I felt deeply apologetic toward my friends, so I strongly encouraged one of them to go on the trip without me. It was truly disappointing, as I had been eagerly anticipating the journey.

Additionally, since we missed our Japan trip last year, we pledged to visit Taiwan together. Now that everything is back to normal and I am fully recovered, I believe I can finally embark on an overseas adventure.

Well, what a disappointing turn of events, right?

번역

오, 그거 아세요? 작년에 저랑 친구들이 일본 여행을 계획해서 여행사랑 약속을 잡았어요.

그런데 이런 일이 있었죠. 여행 딱 일주일 전에 제가 독감에 심하게 걸려서 항공권이랑 투어 예약을 전부 취소해야 했어요.

친구들한테 너무 미안해서, 한 명한테는 저 없이라도 여행을 다녀오라고 강하게 권했어요. 그 여행을 정말 손꼽아 기다렸던 터라 진심으로 아쉬웠죠.

그리고 작년에 일본 여행을 놓친 대신, 다 같이 대만에 가기로 약속했어요. 이제 모든 게 정상으로 돌아왔고 저도 완전히 회복했으니, 드디어 해외 모험을 떠날 수 있을 것 같아요.

참, 실망스러운 전개였죠?