OPIc 공부) Step 3. 장소묘사

Pattern

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1. ABC is located + 전치사구.

ex 1) ABC is located near a subway station.

ex 2) ABC is located in a quiet neighborhood.

ex 3) ABC is located at the corner.

ex 4) ABC is located in the center.

※ located 발음 : '로케이릿'

※ neighborgood 발음 : '네이벌후우드'

 

2. It takes 시간.

ex 1) It takes 30 minutes from my house.

ex 2) It takes 30 minutes by bus/subway/car.

ex 3) It takes 10 minutes on foot.

ex 4) 학교에서 5분 걸린다.

         -> It takes 5 minutes from the school.

ex 5) 우리 집에서 버스로 10분 걸린다.

         -> It takes 10 minutes from my place by bus.

ex 6) 우리 집에서 고작 5분 거리에 있다.

         -> It only takes 5 minutes from my place.

 

3. The first thing you can see is ABC.

ex 1) The first thing you can see is a round table.

ex 2) The first thing you can see is a clean looby.

ex 3) The first thing you can see is a row of dumbbells.

 

4. In the center, ABC is placed.

ex 1) In the center, a big plant is placed.

ex 2) In the center, a fountain is placed.

ex 3) In the center, an elevator is placed,

ex 4) In the center, a huge wooden table is placed.

※ center 발음 : '세널'

※ fountain 발음 : '파운튼'

※ elevator 발음 : '엘리베이럴' 

 

5. At the corner, you can see ABC.

ex 1) At the corner, you can see a water cooler.

ex 2) At the corner, you can see a vending machine.

ex 3) At the corner, you can see an escalator.

ex 4) At the corner, you can see a customer service center.

※ escalator 발음 : '에스컬레이럴 

 

6. This is where you can 동사.

ex 1) This is where you can take a rest.

ex 2) This is where you can wait for your turn.

ex 3) This is where you can drink coffee.

ex 4) This is where you can kill time.

 

7. I'll take you there.

 

8. The atmosphere of the 장소 is 형용사.

ex 1) The atmosphere of the 장소 is relaxing/lively/cozy/warm.

※ the atmosphere 발음 : '디 애트머스피얼'

 

 

Practice

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Q. Please tell me about your house. What does it look like? Please describe it in detail.

 

A. Oh! Do you wanna know about my house? Sure, let me tell you. My house is very neat and simple. It's located in a quiet neighborhood and it only takes 5 minutes from the subway station. As you can imagine, it's very convenient. When you come in, the first thing you can see is a shoe closet. This is where you can store your shoes. In the center, a colorful rug is placed. My house is not big, but I like the cozy atmosphere. Eva, do you want to come over?

 

Q. Please tell me about your favorite park. What does it look like? Please describe it in detail.

 

A. Oh! Do you wanna know about my favorite park? Sure, let me tell you. It's located near my place. It only takes 5 minutes on foot. The first thing you can see is a bike rental shop. In the centerm, a beautiful lake is placed. It also has many facilities so it's very convenient as you can imagine. At the corner, you can see a children's playground. This is where you can play with your children. The atmosphere of the park is very lively so I go there once a week. Eva, I'll take you there next time.

 

※ 발음   convenient :  컨비니언트   facilities : 퍼실리리스