Volcanoes, Tsunamis, and Rockslides, Oh My! 화산에 쓰나미에 낙석까지, 아이고!
[Power Dialog]
So, we've narrowed down our choices for our vacation to either Bali or the Big Island of Hawaii.
I don't think those are good choices. They both have active volcanoes.
There haven't been any travel warnings for either place for months. Anyway, I read that seismic activity was down in both places.
What about tsunamis? Not to be a worrywart, but I don't know if I could relax on the beach thinking I might be swept away.
Okay, maybe we should visit a place further inland. How about Banff in Canada? Or the Rockies in Colorado?
What about avalanches and mudslides? A boulder could roll down the mountain and crush our car!
Hmm... I'm starting to think a staycation might be our best bet.
[Power Note]
1. narrow something down - to limit possible choices to only a few
(선택 가능한 수효를) 줄이다, (범위를 ~까지) 좁히다
A: What color are you going to paint the bedroom?
B: I've narrowed it down to baby blue and sea green.
* The detective narrowed down his suspects to three men who knew the victim.
2. worrywart - a person who worries a lot
쓸데없이 걱정을 많이 하는 사람, 사소한 일에 속 끓이는 사람
A: It's getting cold tonight. Don't forget your mittens. Oh, and button up your coat.
B: Stop being a worrywart, mom. It's 15 degrees out!
* Chrissy was such a worrywart that she never left her house without an umbrella.
3. staycation - remaining at home during a vacation or holiday
스테이케이션, 집에서 즐기는 휴가
A: Where are you going for your holiday this summer?
B: My wife and I decided on a staycation, so we can relax and work on some home projects.
* Olivia opted for a staycation so she could save money for a bigger holiday next year.
[Power Pattern & Vocabulary]
I don't think...
~은 아닌 것 같아
I don't think we're going the right way.
I don't think you look good in pink.
I don't think it makes sense to keep wasting money.
seismic activity 지진 활동