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1. 1 4 6 Issue & Debate * 총 33문항, 각 문제당 3점씩 배점 ▶Word Check ☞ Write the meanings of the words. ▶Phrase Check ☞ Choose the correct word or phrase for each blank. account, it is time, is, dangerous as, whether, rather than

2. 1 4 6 Issue & Debate ▶Reading Comprehension Wearing Bike Helmet To fine or not to fine? A governing party lawmaker’s attempt to fine bicyclers who are not wearing a helmet is inviting a huge controversy among cyclists and experts of late. Representative. Kwon Young-se of the ruling Grand National Party (GNP) said he will propose a bill that mandates all cyclists to wear helmets and other safety gears when riding their bicycles. According to Kwon, the bill aims to reduce the cyclists’ fatal head injuries in traffic accidents involving bicycles. Statistics show that brain injuries account for more than 60 percent of bicycle-related accidents on the road. ”The bike users’ safety will become a big issue. It is time to think about how we should deal with this matter as we do with automobile and motorbike users,” Kwon said. Kwon also insists that encouraging the use of bicycle helmets is a global trend. He cites the case of some European countries including Iceland, Finland, and Sweden that already have mandatory helmet laws. Additionally, some experts argue that bicycles running on the road can be as dangerous as motor cycles and it is necessary to regulate wearing a helmet and other gears for the safety of bicycle riders. While many people agree that wearing a helmet is necessary for safety, there are voices expressing concerns. For them, whether such a punitive measure will work effectively is still in question. They say that it is too early for Korea. Opponents add that it is more important to focus on promotion and education of safety measures for bicycle riders rather than imposing fines. Some government officials also hold a skeptical point of view, since they are concerned that it will have an adverse impact on the bicycle boom, which has just started since the beginning of the year. The Lee Myung-bak administration has been promoting bicycle-related industries as part of its policies supporting the so called ‘green growth industries’ since the beginning of this year. Some fear the obligatory use of expensive bike gears may discourage the current bike boom. ☞ Choose the best answer based on the article.

3. 1 4 6 Issue & Debate ☞ Write True(T) or False(F). ▶ Writing ☞ Read the article and answer the following questions. 32. If you agree with the bill to fine bicycle riders who are not wearing a helmet, what are the bases of your opinion? . 33. Why is the government skeptical about the bike helmet bill? .

4. 1 4 6 Issue & Debate * 총 33문항, 각 문제당 3점씩 배점 ▶Word Check ☞ Write the meanings of the words. ▶Phrase Check ☞ Choose the correct word or phrase for each blank. account, it is time, is, dangerous as, whether, rather than

5. 1 4 6 Issue & Debate ▶Reading Comprehension Wearing Bike Helmet To fine or not to fine? A governing party lawmaker’s attempt to fine bicyclers who are not wearing a helmet is inviting a huge controversy among cyclists and experts of late. Representative. Kwon Young-se of the ruling Grand National Party (GNP) said he will propose a bill that mandates all cyclists to wear helmets and other safety gears when riding their bicycles. According to Kwon, the bill aims to reduce the cyclists’ fatal head injuries in traffic accidents involving bicycles. Statistics show that brain injuries account for more than 60 percent of bicycle-related accidents on the road. ”The bike users’ safety will become a big issue. It is time to think about how we should deal with this matter as we do with automobile and motorbike users,” Kwon said. Kwon also insists that encouraging the use of bicycle helmets is a global trend. He cites the case of some European countries including Iceland, Finland, and Sweden that already have mandatory helmet laws. Additionally, some experts argue that bicycles running on the road can be as dangerous as motor cycles and it is necessary to regulate wearing a helmet and other gears for the safety of bicycle riders. While many people agree that wearing a helmet is necessary for safety, there are voices expressing concerns. For them, whether such a punitive measure will work effectively is still in question. They say that it is too early for Korea. Opponents add that it is more important to focus on promotion and education of safety measures for bicycle riders rather than imposing fines. Some government officials also hold a skeptical point of view, since they are concerned that it will have an adverse impact on the bicycle boom, which has just started since the beginning of the year. The Lee Myung-bak administration has been promoting bicycle-related industries as part of its policies supporting the so called ‘green growth industries’ since the beginning of this year. Some fear the obligatory use of expensive bike gears may discourage the current bike boom. ☞ Choose the best answer based on the article.

6. 1 4 6 Issue & Debate ☞ Write True(T) or False(F). ▶ Writing ☞ Read the article and answer the following questions. 32. If you agree with the bill to fine bicycle riders who are not wearing a helmet, what are the bases of your opinion? . 33. Why is the government skeptical about the bike helmet bill? . * Answers 32~33 will vary.