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3 1 6 Issue & Debate . * 총 30 문항 , 각 문제당 3.3 점씩 배점. ▶ Word Check. ☞ Write the meanings of the words. ▶ Phrase Check. ☞ Choose the correct word or phrase for each blank. stirring, best use, negative effects, accused , raise.
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3 1 6 Issue & Debate * 총 30문항, 각 문제당 3.3점씩 배점 ▶Word Check ☞ Write the meanings of the words. ▶Phrase Check ☞ Choose the correct word or phrase for each blank. stirring, best use, negative effects, accused , raise
3 1 6 Issue & Debate ▶Reading Comprehension Cyber Money Trade Is exchanging cyber money for hard cash legal or illegal? The Supreme Court says it is legal, unless the cyber money is obtained through illegal online gambling by playing poker or other card games. Under this decision, the highest court acquitted two online gamers, who were accused for making nearly 20 million won by selling 234 billion won worth of cyber money to other gamers. They earned it in the popular online game Lineage. This ruling is stirring controversy of late. Opponents including parents’ associations are criticizing the decision. They are concerned that it will have negative effects on young students and teenagers since they are likely to misuse online computer games for making cash in an easy way. Online game operators and developers are also against the move. They have to compensate for the loss of the gamers’ cyber money in real cash when the cyber money of the gamers gets lost or disappears due to technical problems caused by the service providers. This causes financial loss for them. There are also concerns regarding the court’s ruling. A primary concern is that cyber money might be abused as a tool for illegal purposes such as money-laundering and fraud. On the other hand, proponents welcome the decision, claiming that it will help boost the local online game industry. It can have positive spill-over effects not only on the game industry but also on other information and communication industry sectors.” The ruling has brightened the future of the Korean game market,” said a professor at a university in downtown Seoul. “So far, the industry’s growth has been interrupted by tight regulations.” Besides, they also point out that banning the cyber money trade can be against the right of consumers the online gamers. Lineage’s cyber money is called ‘Aden’ and it is known to be traded clandestinely at a rate of one million Aden for 8,000 won. The total amount game money including Aden exchanged online in Korea was estimated at 1.5 trillion won last year. Experts raise their voice that what is important now is to find ways on how to minimize the side effects expected from the court decision, while making the best use of the merits from cashing cyber money. ☞ Choose the best answer based on the article.
3 1 6 Issue & Debate ☞ Write True(T) or False(F). ▶ Composition ☞ Complete the sentence. 30. 물가 상승은 세계 경제에 부정적인 영향을 끼치고 있었다. ( have, economies, effects, world ) → Rising prices were .
3 1 6 Issue & Debate * 총 30문항, 각 문제당 3.3점씩 배점 ▶Word Check ☞ Write the meanings of the words. ▶Phrase Check ☞ Choose the correct word or phrase for each blank. stirring, best use, negative effects, accused , raise
3 1 6 Issue & Debate ▶Reading Comprehension Cyber Money Trade Is exchanging cyber money for hard cash legal or illegal? The Supreme Court says it is legal, unless the cyber money is obtained through illegal online gambling by playing poker or other card games. Under this decision, the highest court acquitted two online gamers, who were accused for making nearly 20 million won by selling 234 billion won worth of cyber money to other gamers. They earned it in the popular online game Lineage. This ruling is stirring controversy of late. Opponents including parents’ associations are criticizing the decision. They are concerned that it will have negative effects on young students and teenagers since they are likely to misuse online computer games for making cash in an easy way. Online game operators and developers are also against the move. They have to compensate for the loss of the gamers’ cyber money in real cash when the cyber money of the gamers gets lost or disappears due to technical problems caused by the service providers. This causes financial loss for them. There are also concerns regarding the court’s ruling. A primary concern is that cyber money might be abused as a tool for illegal purposes such as money-laundering and fraud. On the other hand, proponents welcome the decision, claiming that it will help boost the local online game industry. It can have positive spill-over effects not only on the game industry but also on other information and communication industry sectors.” The ruling has brightened the future of the Korean game market,” said a professor at a university in downtown Seoul. “So far, the industry’s growth has been interrupted by tight regulations.” Besides, they also point out that banning the cyber money trade can be against the right of consumers the online gamers. Lineage’s cyber money is called ‘Aden’ and it is known to be traded clandestinely at a rate of one million Aden for 8,000 won. The total amount game money including Aden exchanged online in Korea was estimated at 1.5 trillion won last year. Experts raise their voice that what is important now is to find ways on how to minimize the side effects expected from the court decision, while making the best use of the merits from cashing cyber money. ☞ Choose the best answer based on the article.
3 1 6 Issue & Debate ☞ Write True(T) or False(F). ▶ Composition ☞ Complete the sentence. 30. 물가 상승은 세계 경제에 부정적인 영향을 끼치고 있었다. ( have, economies, effects, world ) → Rising prices were having a negative effect on world economies.