TOPIC 12. 돌발 문제 | Unexpected Questions #
돌발 질문의 핵심은 ‘내용 지식’이 아니라 ‘말하기 전략’입니다. 모르는 주제라도 멈추지 않고, 유사 경험으로 전환하거나, 가정형(If I had to…)으로 대답을 구성하면 AL을 지킬 수 있습니다.
자주 나오는 질문 패턴 #
- I don’t know much, but… (정보 부족형 우회)
- If I had to guess / If I had a chance… (가정형)
- Let me relate it to my experience… (유사 경험 연결)
- Pros/cons + personal preference (의견형 확장)
답변 플롯 템플릿 #
[Bridge] Well, (pause) I'm not an expert on ________.
[Reframe] But I can relate it to ________ / I can share my experience with ________.
[Explain] Basically, ________ (simple explanation).
[Detail] For example, ________ (one scene).
[Emotion] It made me feel ________.
[Close] So overall, I'd say ________.실전 질문 1 #
OPIC 스타일 질문
Tell me about public transportation in your area. What types are available, and what are the advantages and disadvantages?
IH 샘플 (짧고 무난하지만, 디테일/감정/연결이 부족한 버전)
In my area, there are buses and subways. It's
convenient, but sometimes it's crowded.AL 샘플 (장면 + 디테일 + 감정 + 리플렉션까지)
In my area, the main types of public transportation
are buses and subways. (pause) The biggest
advantage is convenience - you can reach most
places without a car, and the routes are well
connected. For example, I use the subway for
commuting because it's predictable. However, the
downside is crowding during rush hour. Sometimes
the train is so packed that it feels stressful and
uncomfortable. That being said, I still prefer it
because it saves money and I can use commuting
time to listen to podcasts or plan my day.AL 버전 B (같은 질문, 다른 각도–버전 2로 확장)
If I had to improve one thing, (pause) I'd increase the frequency during peak hours so people don't feel
squeezed.
• Answer direct: types (bus/subway)
• Pros: convenience + example(commute)
• Cons: crowding + emotion(stressful)
• Counter: still prefer + 이유(돈/시간 활용)
• Suggestion: improvement idea
• How often do you use public transportation?
• Have you ever had a problem while using it?
• Do you prefer public transportation or driving? Why?실전 질문 2 #
OPIC 스타일 질문
Tell me about cooking. Do you cook? If so, what do you usually cook and why? If not, explain why not.
IH 샘플 (짧고 무난하지만, 디테일/감정/연결이 부족한 버전)
I cook sometimes. I make simple food like ramen
and eggs. I cook because it's cheaper than eating
out.AL 샘플 (장면 + 디테일 + 감정 + 리플렉션까지)
I'm not an amazing cook, but I do cook simple meals
a few times a week. (pause) Usually I make easy
dishes like stir-fried vegetables with rice or simple
pasta, because they don't require complicated skills.
The main reason I cook is health and cost. When I
eat out too much, I feel heavy and I spend more
money without realizing it. Cooking at home makes
me feel more in control, and honestly, when the
kitchen smells good, it's surprisingly comforting. I'm
still learning, but I enjoy the progress.AL 버전 B (같은 질문, 다른 각도–버전 2로 확장)
If I don't have time, (pause) I keep it realistic - I buy ready-to-eat salads or frozen meals and add extra
vegetables. That way I still feel I'm making a healthier choice.
• Position: not amazing but cook
• What: 2 dishes + 이유(쉬움)
• Why: health + cost
• Emotion: control/comforting
• Reflection: learning/progress
• What is the most difficult part of cooking for you?
• Do you follow recipes or improvise?
• Who taught you how to cook, if anyone?실전 질문 3 #
OPIC 스타일 질문
Some people enjoy visiting museums. What is your opinion about museums? Describe a museum experience or explain why you don’t go.
IH 샘플 (짧고 무난하지만, 디테일/감정/연결이 부족한 버전)
I don't go to museums often. I think museums are
interesting but sometimes boring. I went once on a
school trip.AL 샘플 (장면 + 디테일 + 감정 + 리플렉션까지)
To be honest, I don't go to museums very often, but
I think they can be meaningful if you visit with the
right mindset. (pause) I remember visiting an
exhibition with a friend, and at first I thought it
would be boring. But there was one section where
you could see personal letters and everyday objects
from the past. It felt human, not academic, and it
made me imagine what those people's lives were
like. So my opinion is: museums are not for
everyone, but if you find a theme you care about,
they can be surprisingly emotional and inspiring.AL 버전 B (같은 질문, 다른 각도–버전 2로 확장)
If I had more time, (pause) I'd like to visit modern art museums because they often make you think rather than
just memorize facts.
• Honest stance: not often
• Reframe: meaningful with mindset
• Mini story: exhibition + object detail
• Emotion: human/emotional
• Conclusion: conditional opinion + future plan
• What kind of museums would you like to visit?
• Do you prefer museums alone or with someone?
• How do museums compare to other cultural activities?다이얼로그 확장 연습 #
아래는 ‘한 문장 답변 → AL 길이’로 확장하는 연습입니다. Examiner 질문에 대해 먼저 Level 1만 말하고, 사다리처럼 한 단계씩 늘려 보세요.
연습 스크립트 (Level 1 → 확장 힌트 → 내 버전으로 늘리기)
Examiner: Tell me about public transportation.
You (Level 1): We have buses and subways, and it's convenient.
확장 힌트: 장점/단점 + 예시(출근) + 감정 + 개선 아이디어
Examiner: What is your opinion about museums?
You (Level 1): I don't go often, but museums can be meaningful.
확장 힌트: 미니 스토리 1개 + 감정 단어 2개 + 결론(조건부 의견)다이얼로그 확장 기록지 (말하기 전에 30초 메모용)
[기록용 메모]
- 내 버전의 핵심 키워드 5개:
1) ________ 2) ________ 3) ________ 4) ________ 5) ________
- 내가 추가한 디테일(장소/사람/감각/수치):
장소: ________ / 사람: ________ / 감각: ________ / 수치: ________
- 감정 단어 2개:
________, ________
핵심 표현 (말로 바로 붙이는 Chunk)말로 바로 쓰는 표현 & 템플릿 #
Chunk Bank (그대로 바꿔 끼우면 문장이 길어져요)
- Well, (pause) I’m not an expert on ________, but I can share my experience.
- Basically, the main advantage is ________, while the downside is ________.
- During rush hour, it can feel ________ (stressful/uncomfortable).
- That being said, I still prefer it because ________.
- I’m not an amazing ________, but I do ________ a few times a week.
- It makes me feel more in control.
- If you visit with the right mindset, it can be surprisingly ________.
- So overall, I’d say ________.
버전 만들기 팁
- 버전 A: 구체적 경험 1개를 깊게
- 버전 B: 습관/루틴을 넓게 + 짧은 미니 스토리 1개
- 버전 C: 비교(예전 vs 지금 / A vs B)로 마무리
플롯 템플릿 (빈칸만 채우면 바로 말할 수 있어요)
[Bridge] Well, (pause) I'm not an expert on ________.
[Reframe] But I can relate it to ________ / I can share my experience with ________.
[Explain] Basically, ________ (simple explanation).
[Detail] For example, ________ (one scene).
[Emotion] It made me feel ________.
[Close] So overall, I'd say ________.
[버전 B용 추가 문장]
- That being said, ________.
- Looking back, ________.
- If I had to sum it up, ________.
