Cadet Life Vocabulary
검열
inspection
I don't accept that.
I disagree.
That's not true.
Etc, as long as it's a bit rude.
Tell me a criterion you have for your ideal girlfriend/boyfriend and a reason why.
NO circular reasoning! (순환 논법 금지!!)
Anything as long as your reason was convincing!
What's wrong?
Even though I read the instructions carefully I didn't understand what the question meant.
You need a comma when you use subordinate conjunctions (종속 접속사)!!
Even though I read the instructions carefully, I didn't understand what the question meant.
What's wrong?
Cadets should be clean because cleanliness is very important in cadet life.
Circular reasoning! 순환논법!
BONUS: Fix it!
A list of cadet rules and duties, that INCLUDES the honor code.
Cadet SOP
Use a phrase to strongly agree with this sentence:
Katie is the best teacher ever!
Various answers
A: In order to be a good cadet, you should be hard working.
B: What do you mean by hard working?
A: ________________________________________
Fill in the blank.
Various answers including a specific example or description of a situation where a cadet should be disciplined.
For example, he should finish his homework even when he's tired.
For example, he should always help his roommates clean.
What acronym (두문자어) / mnemonic device (기억술) can you use to remember the coordinating conjunctions (동위 접속사)?
FANBOYS
for
and
nor
but
or
yet
so
Use signal words to complete the sentences. Get 100 points each.
Cadet life can be very challenging. (1)___________________, we have to wake up early. (2)______________, the military training is tough. (3)________________, we have had to march 20km in full gear. Sometimes, the days feel long and tiring. (4)_____________________, we know that the training is worth it, and is helping us become better soldiers. (5)____________________, the challenges of cadet life are worth it.
(1) first
(2) next / secondly / in addition
(3) For example / for instance
(4) However (etc)
(5) In conclusion / to sum up
Tell me the 4 ranks for generals.
BE MY LITTLE GENERAL!
Brigadier General *
Major General * *
Lieutenant General * * *
General * * * *
Politely disagree with this statement:
"Life at KMA is easy. Cadets don't pay for their textbooks or dormitory. The dorm is even so close to the classrooms!"
Anything that has a specific yes but
Tell me a criterion you have for your ideal roommate, WITH a clear definition.
Clean. He should do a deep clean of the room at least once a week.
Kind. He should understand when I'm too busy to do my fair share.
He shouldn't snore at night. I'm a light sleeper.
He shouldn't have a girlfriend. The reason is that he'll talk on the phone too much in our room.
What's wrong?
Cadets should be clean. And they should also be diligent in everything they do.
동위 접속사 (FANBOYS - Coordinating conjunctions) should not start sentences in writing.
BONUS: Fix it!
Find the two irrelevant sentences that weaken the paragraph's unity (통일성 약화시키는 문장)
Living at KMA is very demanding. Cadets attend early morning roll call. Then, they spend hours in class and have piles of homework. Healthy meals are served to provide energy. Cadets must clean daily to maintain order and hygiene. Some cadets play basketball to relax and develop friendships. Self-study and rest time are strict to ensure proper sleep time. This daily routine helps cadets develop discipline.
Healthy meals are served to provide energy.
Some cadets play basketball to relax and develop friendships.
Tell me all of the army units (6) in order of smallest to biggest.
Squad, Platoon, Company, Battalion, Regiment, Brigade
BONUS: From which unit do you call the leader 'commander'?
What's wrong in this conversation? How can you improve it?
Sophie: I believe smartphones should be banned in school entirely. They're just a distraction and prevent students from learning.
Ben: That's a terrible idea. Smartphones are useful for learning.
Sophie: That's ridiculous. The risks of distraction are way too high.
Soften with phrases and find places to partially agree.
"My girlfriend should be pretty. I want to look at her and be happy."
Not enough detail.
Give an example or clear description.
Find and fix the 3 errors.
A lot of people are too picky about their ideal type. First, they want someone whose appearance is unrealistically pretty. They want someone like Karina, but that is not possible. This doesn't just apply to men. A lot of women want a man whose height is tall, so they don't consider men whose height is short.
someone who is unrealistically pretty
a tall man
short men
Tell me three criteria you'd have for an 86th class cadet with details.
Your team can work together.
Anything :)
Details, not reasons why!