2019년 코로나 팬데믹 이후 미국에서 신규 사업을 시작하는 사람들의 수가 계속해서 늘고 있습니다. 이 중 여성과 흑인 등 소수 집단이 차지하는 비율도 늘었는데요. 코로나 이전에는 신규 사업자 중 여성이 차지하는 비율은 29퍼센트였던 데에 비해, 코로나 이후에는 이 수치가 49퍼센트로 껑충 뛰었습니다. 흑인 및 히스패닉계 사업자가 차지하는 비율 역시 팬데믹 이전보다 훨씬 더 늘었다고 합니다. 

"Creativity” has been a buzz word in recent years as the current government is promoting creativity as the new driving force of the Korean economy. Despite promotions, it seems like using creativity is still a long way from fostering a change in the economic paradigm. Korea has been widely known to have an export-oriented economy, largely depending on manufacturing industries led by conglomerates. Sales figures of mobile devices and automobiles are prominent economic indicators, making the two manufacturers the main pillars of the national economy. Many economy and business related reports focus on the reactions of the consumers and those manufacturers’ rival companies. They feature newest products as well as future expectations for those Korean companies. Experts in related fields share a common view that innovative measures that will foster more profitable industries are necessary to improve the economic structure. However, it is hard to say that the ground for the paradigm shift is ready. Many college students strive to enter major companies that provide high salaries and a lot of benefit. Aside from them, numerous youngsters’ foremost goal is to get a chance to work in the public sector as government servants. Such jobs are considered stable jobs in Korea hence favored by job seekers. Also, there are many young and bright students who aim to go to law schools and become lawyers regardless of the field they are studying. It is not hard to find smart students majoring in business administration and those in the fields of science and engineering shift to pursue a career as a well-paid lawyer working for the nation’s top law firms. For talented students in math and science, many of them aim to study medicine in college and become doctors. Although the situation has changed and not many doctors make much money and live lavishly, being a doctor is still considered one of the most desired careers for many students and their parents. Actually, these two career paths have been the so-called top jobs in the Korean society for many decades. Studying very hard to become a lawyer or a doctor has been considered one of the best things a student can do for oneself and the family. Interestingly, even in this fast changing digital era, the situation has not changed much. The fundamentals of a country’s economy can be fostering the right industries to improve competitiveness. To successfully shift the economic paradigm to focus on more profitable industries, it is necessary for people to be full of creative ideas. They should try to do what they really want to do, without worrying much about their future. This can create new ideas that can then be innovations. It can even build things that not many people have imagined before. It is often said that creativity is the key in the future. Based on the experiences of foreign companies leading the IT industry, people should share the common view that a lot of things in the Korean society must change. Allowing many youngsters to dictate their future by choosing to follow conventional fields may not be desirable. It is about time to start developing an environment that encourages more creative minds to find the job that can make them happy as they contribute to the society.

1. 밑줄 친 부분 중 어법상 옳지 않은 것은?
Though Lisa organized the banquet for under 100 people, ① near 150 people showed up. Afraid that the food might run out, she called a friend ② who rushed over at the last minute and ③ helped her ④ prepare some extra food. The dinner was a success, but Lisa was exhausted by the time it was over.

2. 우리말을 영어로 잘못 옮긴 것은?
① 점심 식사를 하고 시간이 조금 남아서 나는 짧은 산책을 했다.
→ I had a little time left after lunch, so I went for a quick walk.
② 인터넷 해커들은 국가에 중대한 보안 문제로 남아있다.
→ Internet hackers remain a major security problem for the nation.
③ 이것은 나의 전체 미술 소장품 중에 가장 비싼 그림이다.
→ This is by far the more expensive painting in my entire art collection.
④ 신체검사를 통과하지 못한 소년들은 미식축구팀에 선발되지 않는다.
→ Boys that fail to pass the physical exam are not chosen for the football team.