After losing an item on the subway, you are checking the “LOST112” website to see if someone has picked it up and reported it to the police. Look at the first two items on the list and answer the questions in full sentences. Use the attached PDF file if the link does not work.

1. 1번 물건은 뭐예요?

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2. 1번 물건을 습득한 날짜는 언제예요?

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3. 1번 물건을 어디에서 보관하고 있어요?

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4. 2번 물건은 뭐예요?

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5. 2번 물건을 습득한 장소는 어디예요?

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6. 분실물들을 찾을 때 뭐를 가져가야 돼요?

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Helpful Vocabulary:

Korea is known as a country with good public safety. A representative example is that you can leave your laptop or phone unattended on a café table while using the restroom without fear of theft. Numerous YouTube videos capture foreigners’ astonishment at witnessing such occurrences. Additionally, many anecdotal videos feature foreigners who misplaced their belongings in Korea, only to find them untouched in the same location or returned by passersby, often leaving them amazed by this. (Source)

Meet with your partner(s) and video-record your best performance. Conduct a short meeting for the following situations.

1. Guided Conversation Practice

Since you couldn’t find your item online, you’ve come to the police station to file a report. Fill in the blanks with appropriate responses.

경찰:     안녕하세요, 어떻게 오셨어요?

신고자: 분실물을 신고하러 왔어요.

경찰:     어떤 물건을 잃어버리셨어요?

신고자: ________________________________________________________________.

경찰:     어디서 잃어버리셨어요?

신고자: ________________________________________________________________.

경찰:     언제 잃어버리셨어요? 몇 시쯤이었나요?

신고자: ________________________________________________________________.

경찰:     물건 금액¹이 어느 정도 되나요?

신고자: ________________________________________________________________.

경찰:     전화번호 알려 주세요.

신고자: ________________________________________________________________.

경찰:     네, 알겠습니다. 물건을 찾으면 전화 드리겠습니다.

2. Create Your Own Dialogue with a Classmate

You lost your favorite _____. Feeling frustrated, you meet your friend and explain what happened. Ask and answer relevant questions to share as many details as possible (e.g., where, when, how you lost the item). Make sure to switch roles and record both conversations. Adhere to the following guidelines:

• Each person should speak at least four meaningful sentences.
• Use the following grammar forms at least once: V–아/어 버리다, V–(으)ㄹ 뻔하다, and V–았/었다가.
• Use a speech style of your choice.

¹금액 value in money

You’ve received a message from someone who found an item you lost. Write a reply expressing your gratitude, explaining how the item was lost, and asking for details on where and when you can pick it up. Adhere to the following guidelines:

• Include at least seven meaningful sentences.
• Use the following grammar forms at least once V–아/어 버리다, V–(으)ㄹ 뻔하다, and V–았/었다가
• Use the formal and informal polite speech styles.

(맛보기) 안녕하세요? 제 __________을/를 찾아 주셔서 감사합니다 . . . 그럼 답장 기다릴게요!