Preface 02
Note How to Use This Book 04
Table of Contents 08
Table of Contents 10
Introduction of Characters 14

Chapter 01 My Life 15
01 I don't think you can know everything about a person based on first impressions alone.

It seems that first impression really doesn't tell you everything.
16
02 I gave up on becoming a volleyball player.
I intended to become a volleyball player but I gave up.
26
03 That day, my friend was late for our appointment.
My friend was late for an appointment on that particular day.
36
04 If I had answered confidently back then, I would have passed… … .

If I had answered with confidence, I could have passed… 46
05 Let's study again Let's review 56
Culture 62

Chapter 02 The Joy of Learning 63
01 I think it depends on how consistently you do it.

It seems that it depends on how consistently I do.
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02 This will definitely be helpful for new students.

I have no doubt that it will be helpful for freshmen.
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03 The more you think about it, the better you will be able to make a career choice.

Your career path decision will be as good as however much you agonize over it.
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04 For your health, take some breaks.

For the sake of your health, please take a break.
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05 Let's study again Let's review 104
Culture 110

Chapter 03 Information and Life 111
01 Place newspaper under the clothes drying rack.

Spread newspaper under the dryer rack.
112
02 I've been having trouble sleeping for several days, so I'm really tired.

I am so tired because I haven't slept well for several days.
122
03 Simply select a date and time to visit on the website.

All you need to do is go to the homepage and choose the date and time when you can visit.
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04 Since I'm moving, I think I should throw away my old furniture.

It looks like I'll have to discard some old furniture while I move.
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05 Let's study again Let's review 152
Culture 158

Chapter 04 Mass Media 159
01 I listen to the radio every day to listen to Korean music and practice speaking Korean.

I've been listening to the radio every day not only to enjoy the Korean music but also for Korean listening practice.
160
02 I couldn't upload the photos because I was too busy uploading them.

I've been meaning to upload photos but couldn't because I was so busy.
170
03 This survey revealed that the number of international students has increased.

Through this survey, we were able to confirm that the number of international students has increased.
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04 I just looked up the materials last week.

I only searched for materials last week.
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05 Let's study again Let's review 200
Culture 206

Chapter 05 Language and Life 207
01 He spoke as if he knew a tiger was coming.

She spoke as if she knew that the tiger had appeared.
208
02 There are many times when I just pretend to know.

A lot of the time I just pretended to know.
218
03 Don't say things like, "Words become seeds."

They say words become a seed, so don't talk like that.
228
04 Sometimes I feel good because it feels like I'm going back to my childhood.

Sometimes it feels like I'm a kid again, so I like it.
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05 Let's study again Let's review 248
Culture 254

Appendix
Answers 256
Listening Scripts 266
Dialogue Translations 281
Culture Section Translations 286
Index

Systematic learning that will help you achieve Level 4 of the Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK II)!
Master Korean 4-1 is systematically structured to allow students to challenge TOPIK II Level 4 by covering speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.


A variety of fun assignment activities using communication-centered teaching methods!
By effectively utilizing the Korean language education experience and empirical data accumulated by the writing team over many years, learners can practice constructing discourse appropriate to real-life communication situations through task completion.


Provides a variety of visual and audio materials appropriate to each chapter's situation!
You can learn more interestingly with rich illustrations and photos that enhance the learning effect, as well as MP3 audio materials with professional voice actors.

Providing vivid Korean cultural materials with interesting topics and content!
Through English translation, we provide detailed and vivid information on Korean culture that students may be curious about, including Korean proverbs, past Korean educational facilities, and unique Korean holidays.