A2 numeral #500 가장 일반적인 2분 분량

twenty

When we talk about the word 'twenty,' we are referring to a specific number. Imagine you have ten apples, and then you get ten more apples. If you count all of them together, you would have twenty apples.

It's the number that comes after nineteen and before twenty-one. So, if you're counting from one, you would say one, two, three... all the way up to nineteen, and then comes twenty.

This word is often used when we talk about ages, like 'I am twenty years old,' or when we count objects, like 'there are twenty books on the shelf.'

Understanding 'twenty' is helpful for basic counting and when you need to give or understand quantities of things.

The word “twenty” refers to the number that comes after nineteen and before twenty-one. It's formed by combining two tens.

For example, if you have two groups of ten items, you would have twenty items in total. It's often used when counting money, people, or objects.

Think of it as double ten, or ten plus ten.

At the CEFR C1 level, understanding of the numeral 'twenty' extends beyond basic recognition to its application in more complex contexts. This involves not only its cardinal value but also its use in ordinal forms (twentieth), fractions (one-twentieth), and in describing quantities within larger numerical expressions.

A C1 learner would be expected to confidently employ 'twenty' in academic discourse, professional communication, and when interpreting statistical data or financial reports, where precision in numerical understanding is paramount. They should also be able to differentiate its usage in various cultural contexts, such as idiomatic expressions or specific measurements. Moreover, they would recognize 'twenty' within spoken language, even in rapid or nuanced speech, demonstrating a robust comprehension of English numeration.

§ Similar words and when to use this one vs alternatives

The word "twenty" is a fundamental numeral, and while it directly refers to the quantity of 20, understanding its use in comparison to other numbers and numerical concepts can be helpful for English learners.

Cardinal Numbers
"Twenty" is a cardinal number, which means it expresses quantity. Other cardinal numbers include "one," "ten," "fifty," and "hundred." You use "twenty" when you want to state the exact number of something.

I have twenty dollars.

Ordinal Numbers
In contrast, ordinal numbers express position or order (e.g., "first," "tenth," "twentieth"). While related, you wouldn't use "twenty" if you're talking about the position in a sequence. For example, if someone is the 20th person in line, you'd say "twentieth," not "twenty."

She finished twentieth in the race.

When talking about ages, "twenty" is straightforward:

He is twenty years old.

However, in casual conversation, especially for people in their twenties, you might hear phrases like "in her twenties." This refers to the decade of life between 20 and 29, inclusive.

She's in her twenties now.

Decades
Similarly, "the twenties" can refer to a decade, particularly the 1920s. Context usually makes this clear.

Life in the 19twenties was very different.

When expressing quantities that are multiples of ten, such as 20, 30, 40, etc., the pattern is quite consistent. "Twenty" is the base for numbers from 20 to 29 (e.g., twenty-one, twenty-five).

  • Ten: Used for the quantity 10. You wouldn't say "twenty tens" when you mean "two hundred."

    I need ten more minutes.

  • Dozen: Refers to 12. While you could have "two dozen" (24), it's a specific grouping, not a general numerical alternative to "twenty."

    Can I have a dozen eggs?

  • Score: An older term for twenty. You might encounter it in historical texts or specific contexts like "fourscore and seven years ago." It's not commonly used in everyday modern English.

    A score of people gathered.

In summary, "twenty" is a straightforward cardinal number. Its alternatives or related terms primarily deal with different ways of expressing quantity, order, or periods of time. Understanding the context will always guide you to the correct usage.

알아야 할 문법

Numbers as determiners: Numbers can act as determiners before nouns to indicate quantity.

There are twenty students in the class.

Cardinal numbers: 'Twenty' is a cardinal number, used for counting. It answers the question 'how many?'

I have twenty dollars.

Compound numbers: For numbers between 21 and 99 (excluding multiples of ten), a hyphen is used between the ten and the unit, e.g., 'twenty-one'.

He is twenty-five years old.

Plural nouns after numbers: When a cardinal number greater than one precedes a noun, the noun is typically plural.

We need twenty chairs.

Ordinal numbers vs. cardinal numbers: 'Twenty' is a cardinal number. The corresponding ordinal number is 'twentieth', which indicates position in a sequence.

This is the twentieth time I've asked.

수준별 예문

1

She is twenty years old.

Ella tiene veinte años.

Use 'twenty' to state age.

2

There are twenty students in the class.

Hay veinte estudiantes en la clase.

'Twenty' is used as a quantifier before a plural noun.

3

I need twenty euros for the book.

Necesito veinte euros para el libro.

Use 'twenty' when talking about currency amounts.

4

The bus leaves at twenty past five.

El autobús sale a las cinco y veinte.

'Twenty past' is a common way to tell time.

5

Can you give me twenty minutes?

¿Me puedes dar veinte minutos?

Use 'twenty' to express a duration of time.

6

My house is twenty kilometers from here.

Mi casa está a veinte kilómetros de aquí.

'Twenty' is used for distance measurements.

7

I have twenty pencils in my bag.

Tengo veinte lápices en mi bolsa.

Another example of 'twenty' as a quantifier.

8

He bought twenty apples from the market.

Compró veinte manzanas del mercado.

Used with countable nouns to specify quantity.

자주 쓰는 조합

about twenty sekitar dua puluh
almost twenty hampir dua puluh
at least twenty setidaknya dua puluh
over twenty lebih dari dua puluh
under twenty di bawah dua puluh
top twenty dua puluh teratas
twenty dollars dua puluh dolar
twenty years old dua puluh tahun
twenty minutes dua puluh menit
twenty percent dua puluh persen

자주 쓰는 구문

twenty four seven

dua puluh empat jam sehari, tujuh hari seminggu

take twenty

beristirahat sebentar

twenty questions

dua puluh pertanyaan (permainan)

the roaring twenties

tahun dua puluhan yang gemuruh

twenty-twenty vision

penglihatan sempurna

give me twenty

berikan saya dua puluh (push-up, dll.)

twenty good men

dua puluh orang baik

twenty thousand leagues under the sea

dua puluh ribu mil di bawah laut

a score of twenty

skor dua puluh

twenty to one

dua puluh berbanding satu

관용어 및 표현

"twenty-four/seven"

Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week; constantly.

This store is open twenty-four/seven, so you can shop anytime.

neutral

"talk nineteen to the dozen"

To talk very quickly and without stopping.

After a few coffees, she started talking nineteen to the dozen.

informal

"the whole nine yards"

Everything possible or available; the full extent of something.

For his birthday, we went the whole nine yards with a huge party and lots of presents.

informal

"twenty questions"

A game in which one person thinks of an object, and the others try to guess it by asking a maximum of twenty yes-or-no questions.

Let's play twenty questions to pass the time on the road trip.

neutral

"fifty-fifty"

Having an equal chance; divided into two equal parts.

It's fifty-fifty whether it will rain today or not.

neutral

"a dozen or so"

Approximately twelve.

There were a dozen or so people at the meeting.

neutral

"a hundred and ten percent"

More than the maximum effort possible; with all possible effort and enthusiasm.

He always gives a hundred and ten percent in everything he does.

informal

"look like a million dollars"

To look extremely good or attractive.

After her makeover, she looked like a million dollars.

informal

"six of one, half a dozen of the other"

Two choices or situations are essentially the same; it doesn't matter which one is chosen.

Taking the bus or the train, it's six of one, half a dozen of the other in terms of travel time.

neutral

"behind the eight ball"

In a difficult or disadvantageous situation.

After losing his job, he found himself behind the eight ball financially.

informal

사용법

The word "twenty" refers to the number 20. It's often used when counting, stating ages, or referring to quantities. For example, 'There are twenty students in the class,' or 'She is twenty years old.'

자주 하는 실수

A common mistake is confusing 'twenty' with 'twelve' (12) or 'two' (2) due to similar sounds, especially for non-native speakers. Another mistake can be incorrect spelling, sometimes written as 'twentie' or 'twemty'.

Practice pronunciation

Say 'twenty' out loud multiple times to get comfortable with its sound.

Use it in sentences

Create simple sentences using 'twenty', like 'I have twenty apples' or 'She is twenty years old'.

Count to twenty

Practice counting from one to twenty regularly to reinforce the number sequence.

Write it down

Write the word 'twenty' repeatedly to help with memorization and spelling.

Associate with images

Find or draw an image of twenty objects to create a visual link with the word.

Listen for it

Pay attention to when you hear the word 'twenty' in conversations, songs, or videos.

Flashcards

Make a flashcard with '20' on one side and 'twenty' on the other.

Don't confuse with 'twelve'

Be careful not to confuse 'twenty' with 'twelve', as they sound similar but represent different numbers.

Common phrases

Learn common phrases where 'twenty' is used, like 'twenty-four/seven' (meaning constantly).

Practice multiplication tables

For more advanced learners, practice multiplication tables involving twenty, like 'two times ten is twenty'.

암기하기

기억법

Imagine 'twenty' as 'twins' (two) playing with 'enty' (a made-up word for ten). So, two tens make twenty.

시각적 연상

Picture two groups of ten items, like two stacks of ten coins or two hands with all fingers extended, coming together to form twenty.

Word Web

numbers counting tens math quantity

챌린지

Try counting to twenty in English, and then identify twenty objects around you. Write the number '20' and the word 'twenty' multiple times.

자주 묻는 질문

10 질문

You might hear phrases like 'twenty-four seven' (meaning all the time), 'twenty questions' (a guessing game), or 'twenty-something' (referring to someone in their twenties).

As a numeral, 'twenty' is written as 20.

Yes, 'a stitch in time saves twenty' is an idiom meaning it's better to deal with a problem early than to let it get worse.

You would almost always use 'twenty' as it's the standard way to refer to the number. 'Two tens' might be used in a very specific mathematical context or when counting objects in groups of ten.

'Twenty' refers to the specific number 20. 'Twenties' can refer to the decade from 1920 to 1929 (e.g., 'the Roaring Twenties') or to a person's age range (e.g., 'she's in her twenties').

The pronunciation is TWEN-tee. Sometimes the 't' in the middle can sound a bit like a 'd' in American English, like 'TWEN-dee'.

No, 20 is not a prime number. A prime number can only be divided evenly by 1 and itself. 20 can be divided by 1, 2, 4, 5, 10, and 20.

Yes, absolutely! You can say 'I have twenty apples' or 'There are twenty students in the class'.

After 'twenty' comes 'twenty-one', 'twenty-two', 'twenty-three', and so on, up to 'twenty-nine', then 'thirty'.

This is just how the English language evolved! Many words have spellings that don't perfectly match their modern pronunciation. It's similar to words like 'two' or 'sword'.

셀프 테스트 78 질문

multiple choice A1

How many fingers do you have on two hands?

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Twenty

You have ten fingers on each hand, so on two hands you have ten plus ten, which is twenty.

multiple choice A1

What is ten plus ten?

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Twenty

Ten plus ten equals twenty.

multiple choice A1

I have twenty books. How many books do I have?

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 20

The word 'twenty' means the number 20.

true false A1

There are twenty days in a week.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 거짓

There are seven days in a week, not twenty.

true false A1

A person has twenty toes on their feet.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 거짓

A person has ten toes on their feet, not twenty.

true false A1

The number after nineteen is twenty.

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Counting numbers, nineteen is followed by twenty.

writing A1

Write the number 'twenty' as a numeral.

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Sample answer

20

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writing A1

Write a sentence using the word 'twenty'.

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Sample answer

I have twenty books.

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writing A1

Count from one to twenty and write down the numbers.

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Sample answer

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20

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reading A1

How many apples does the person have?

Read this passage:

I have ten red apples and ten green apples. How many apples do I have in total?

How many apples does the person have?

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: twenty

Ten red apples plus ten green apples equals twenty apples.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: twenty

Ten red apples plus ten green apples equals twenty apples.

reading A1

How many students are in the class?

Read this passage:

There are twenty students in my class. Ten are boys and ten are girls.

How many students are in the class?

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: twenty

The passage states there are twenty students in the class.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: twenty

The passage states there are twenty students in the class.

reading A1

How old is the brother?

Read this passage:

My brother is twenty years old. He has a birthday party today.

How old is the brother?

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: twenty

The passage says, 'My brother is twenty years old.'

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: twenty

The passage says, 'My brother is twenty years old.'

listening A2

Listen for the number.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: I have twenty dollars in my pocket.
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
listening A2

Listen for how many students.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: There are twenty students in the class.
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listening A2

Listen for her age.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: She will be twenty next month.
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speaking A2

Read this aloud:

Can you say 'twenty' clearly?

Focus: /ˈtwɛnti/

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speaking A2

Read this aloud:

Repeat after me: 'I need twenty stamps.'

Focus: /ˈtwɛnti/

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speaking A2

Read this aloud:

Say the sentence: 'My address is twenty-two Apple Street.'

Focus: /ˈtwɛnti/

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fill blank B1

She needs ___ more minutes to finish her presentation.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: twenty

The context implies a specific number of minutes to complete a task. 'Twenty' fits grammatically and semantically.

fill blank B1

There were about ___ people at the meeting, discussing the new project.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: twenty

The number 'twenty' is a common estimate for a moderately sized group, fitting the context of a meeting.

fill blank B1

The bus usually arrives around ___ past the hour, so we should be there soon.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: twenty

'Twenty past the hour' is a common way to express time.

fill blank B1

He has been working on this report for ___ hours straight.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: twenty

Working for 'twenty hours straight' indicates a long and demanding period, which fits the context of completing a report.

fill blank B1

Can you please grab ___ sheets of paper from the printer?

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: twenty

Asking for 'twenty' sheets of paper is a reasonable quantity for printing tasks.

fill blank B1

The total cost for the tickets will be ___ euros.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: twenty

'Twenty euros' is a plausible amount for tickets, fitting the context of a total cost.

writing B1

Imagine you are planning a small birthday party for a friend. You need to write a short guest list, including at least twenty people. Name each guest and briefly describe how you know them.

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Sample answer

My guest list for Sarah's party includes: Anna (my colleague), Ben (my old school friend), Chloe (my neighbor), David (my cousin), Emily (my yoga instructor), Frank (my brother's friend), Grace (my university roommate), Harry (my art class buddy), Ivy (my book club friend), Jack (my sister's husband), Karen (my hiking partner), Liam (my landlord), Mia (my childhood friend), Noah (my tennis partner), Olivia (my mentor), Paul (my former boss), Quincy (my online gaming friend), Rachel (my hairdresser), Sam (my dog walker), and Tina (my travel buddy). That's twenty people!

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writing B1

You are writing a short diary entry about your day. Describe at least twenty different things you saw or did today, even if they are small details.

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Sample answer

Today was quite busy. I saw the sun rise, then made coffee, read the news, walked the dog, saw a squirrel, checked my emails, attended a meeting, wrote a report, ate lunch, saw my friend, went to the supermarket, bought groceries, saw a new book, cooked dinner, watched a movie, saw an interesting documentary, listened to music, tidied my room, planned tomorrow's tasks, and finally, got ready for bed. That's twenty things!

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writing B1

Write a short paragraph describing a room in your house or a place you know well. Include details about at least twenty items or features in that room/place.

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Sample answer

My living room is a comfortable space. There's a large sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, a rug, a television, a bookshelf filled with books, a lamp, a few potted plants, some framed pictures, a remote control, a magazine, a decorative bowl, some cushions, a blanket, a small side table, a clock, a vase of flowers, a speaker, some candles, and a window with curtains. I count twenty distinct items or features that make the room feel complete.

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reading B1

How many loaves of sourdough did Mr. Henderson sell by noon?

Read this passage:

In a small town nestled by the sea, there lived a baker named Mr. Henderson. Every morning, he would wake up before dawn to prepare his famous sourdough bread. His shop, 'The Daily Crumb,' was known throughout the region. On a particularly busy Saturday, he baked a record number of loaves. By noon, he had sold twenty-two loaves of sourdough, eighteen baguettes, and a dozen croissants. The aroma of freshly baked goods filled the air, attracting customers from miles around.

How many loaves of sourdough did Mr. Henderson sell by noon?

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Twenty-two

The passage states, 'By noon, he had sold twenty-two loaves of sourdough.'

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Twenty-two

The passage states, 'By noon, he had sold twenty-two loaves of sourdough.'

reading B1

How many different stalls were at the community fair?

Read this passage:

The annual community fair was a huge success this year. Over the weekend, more than two thousand people visited the event. There were twenty different stalls offering various crafts, food, and games. The highlight was the talent show, where twenty-five local residents showcased their singing and dancing skills. The organizers were thrilled with the turnout and are already planning for an even bigger fair next year.

How many different stalls were at the community fair?

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Twenty

The passage mentions, 'There were twenty different stalls offering various crafts, food, and games.'

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Twenty

The passage mentions, 'There were twenty different stalls offering various crafts, food, and games.'

reading B1

Approximately how much did each person's backpack weigh?

Read this passage:

A group of friends decided to go on a hiking trip to the mountains. They planned to spend three days exploring the trails. Each person packed a backpack weighing about twenty pounds with essential supplies like water, snacks, and first-aid kits. They aimed to cover at least twenty kilometers each day. Despite the challenging terrain, they were determined to reach the summit and enjoy the breathtaking views.

Approximately how much did each person's backpack weigh?

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Twenty pounds

The passage states, 'Each person packed a backpack weighing about twenty pounds.'

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Twenty pounds

The passage states, 'Each person packed a backpack weighing about twenty pounds.'

fill blank B2

The company announced it would be laying off approximately ___ employees by the end of the fiscal year.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: twenty

The context implies a number that is a multiple of ten and a significant number for layoffs. 'Twenty' fits this common usage.

fill blank B2

After carefully counting the votes, the committee confirmed that ___ members had voted in favor of the proposal.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: twenty

The sentence requires a numerical count, and 'twenty' is a plausible and common number for such a scenario.

fill blank B2

She had been waiting for her appointment for almost ___ minutes, growing increasingly impatient with the delay.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: twenty

The phrase 'almost twenty minutes' implies a significant, yet not excessively long, waiting period that causes impatience.

fill blank B2

The recipe called for ___ grams of sugar, which seemed like a rather precise measurement for a homemade cake.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: twenty

A small, precise measurement like 'twenty grams' is appropriate in a recipe context, indicating attention to detail.

fill blank B2

Despite extensive research, the team could only identify ___ potential solutions to the complex engineering problem.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: twenty

'Twenty' suggests a specific, moderate number of solutions, indicating a limited but not insignificant set of options.

fill blank B2

He estimated that the entire project would take approximately ___ working days to complete, assuming no unforeseen complications.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: twenty

Twenty working days (four weeks) is a common and reasonable duration for a project estimate, fitting the context of a project plan.

multiple choice B2

The concert tickets cost ___ dollars each, which was a bit more than I expected.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: twenty

The context implies a specific number for the cost, and 'twenty' fits naturally into the sentence structure and common prices for concert tickets.

multiple choice B2

After working for almost ___ years, she decided to retire and travel the world.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: twenty

The phrase 'almost twenty years' is a common way to express a significant period of time spent working before retirement.

multiple choice B2

The athlete managed to break the national record by running the 100-meter dash in just over ___ seconds.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: ten

A 100-meter dash is typically completed in around ten seconds, not twenty.

true false B2

There are exactly twenty days in the month of February in a non-leap year.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 거짓

February has 28 days in a non-leap year and 29 days in a leap year, not twenty.

true false B2

A typical human adult has twenty teeth.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 거짓

Adults typically have 32 teeth, including wisdom teeth, or 28 if wisdom teeth are removed. Children usually have 20 primary teeth.

true false B2

The number 'twenty' is an even number.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:

An even number is any integer that is divisible by 2 without a remainder. Twenty is divisible by 2 (20 / 2 = 10).

listening B2

Focus on the number mentioned in the sentence.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: The survey indicated that approximately twenty percent of the respondents were undecided.
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listening B2

Listen for the number of hours.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: We need to finalize the budget within the next twenty-four hours to meet the deadline.
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listening B2

Pay attention to the quantity of books sold.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Her latest novel, published last year, has already sold over twenty thousand copies worldwide.
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speaking B2

Read this aloud:

Could you please confirm that the total cost will be exactly twenty dollars?

Focus: twenty

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speaking B2

Read this aloud:

I've been working on this project for nearly twenty hours straight to get it done.

Focus: twenty hours straight

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speaking B2

Read this aloud:

The new policy will affect approximately twenty different departments.

Focus: twenty different departments

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fill blank C1

The company decided to lay off close to ___ percent of its workforce, leading to significant unrest among employees.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: twenty

The context implies a numerical value, and 'twenty' fits grammatically and semantically as a percentage.

fill blank C1

Despite extensive negotiations, the two parties remained at loggerheads over the final ___ million dollar investment.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: twenty

The sentence requires a numerical adjective to quantify the 'million dollar investment'.

fill blank C1

Her groundbreaking research, published almost ___ years ago, continues to influence contemporary scientific thought.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: twenty

The phrase 'almost ___ years ago' calls for a number, and 'twenty' provides a plausible timeframe for 'groundbreaking research' to have lasting influence.

fill blank C1

The newly enacted legislation is expected to come into full effect within the next ___ days, prompting a flurry of preparatory activities.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: twenty

A numerical value is needed to specify the timeframe for the legislation's implementation.

fill blank C1

He meticulously reviewed the document for a good ___ minutes, scrutinizing every detail for potential inaccuracies.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: twenty

The sentence describes an action taking a specific duration, making 'twenty' an appropriate numerical quantifier for 'minutes'.

fill blank C1

The dilapidated mansion, rumored to be haunted, had been abandoned for nearly ___ decades before its recent acquisition.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: twenty

To convey a period of abandonment, a numerical value like 'twenty' is suitable to quantify 'decades'.

multiple choice C1

The newly established research facility boasts a staff of nearly ___ dedicated scientists.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: twenty

In this context, 'twenty' is used as a cardinal number to indicate a specific quantity of scientists. The other options are incorrect as 'twentieth' is an ordinal number, 'twenties' refers to a decade or age range, and 'twentyfold' indicates multiplication.

multiple choice C1

Despite the intricate nature of the problem, she managed to discern the core issue within ___ minutes, a testament to her sharp intellect.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: twenty

Here, 'twenty' is used as a cardinal number to specify a duration of time. 'A twenty' is grammatically incorrect in this context. 'The twenty' would imply a specific twenty minutes already understood by the listener. 'Twenties' refers to a decade or age range.

multiple choice C1

The company's rapid expansion led to an increase in its workforce by a factor of ___, demonstrating remarkable growth.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: twenty

In this sentence, 'twenty' functions as a cardinal number specifying the multiplier for the workforce increase. 'Twentieth' is an ordinal number, 'twenties' refers to a decade or age range, and 'twentyfold' would be redundant with 'by a factor of'.

true false C1

The phrase 'in her early twenties' typically refers to someone who is between the ages of 20 and 23.

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The idiom 'in her early twenties' generally encompasses the age range from 20 to 23 years old. Similarly, 'mid-twenties' would be 24-26, and 'late twenties' would be 27-29.

true false C1

When referring to a specific quantity, 'twenty' can be replaced by 'two decades' without changing the meaning in all contexts.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 거짓

While 'twenty' does equal 'two decades' in terms of years, these terms are not always interchangeable. 'Twenty' is a direct numerical count, while 'two decades' specifically refers to a period of twenty years. For instance, 'twenty apples' cannot be replaced with 'two decades apples'.

true false C1

The numerical representation of 'twenty' is '20'.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:

'Twenty' is the written form of the cardinal number 20.

listening C1

Listen for the number related to the profit increase.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: The company reported a twenty percent increase in profits this quarter, exceeding all market expectations.
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
listening C1

Pay attention to the duration mentioned for her work on the project.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: She has been working on this intricate project for nearly twenty hours straight, meticulously refining every detail.
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
listening C1

Identify how old the ancient manuscript is.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: The ancient manuscript, discovered in a hidden chamber, is believed to be over twenty centuries old, offering invaluable insights into early civilizations.
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
speaking C1

Read this aloud:

Despite significant challenges, the team managed to complete the elaborate presentation in under twenty minutes, a truly remarkable feat.

Focus: twenty

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
speaking C1

Read this aloud:

The renowned architect's latest skyscraper is estimated to cost upwards of twenty million dollars, reflecting its innovative design and premium materials.

Focus: twenty

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
speaking C1

Read this aloud:

After a grueling twenty-hour flight, they finally arrived at their exotic destination, ready to embark on their highly anticipated adventure.

Focus: twenty

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
sentence order C1

아래 단어를 탭해서 문장을 만들어 보세요
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: The renaissance period saw a flourishing of art and science.

This sentence describes the renaissance as a time of artistic and scientific growth.

sentence order C1

아래 단어를 탭해서 문장을 만들어 보세요
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Her eloquence was such that she could sway even the most skeptical audience.

The sentence illustrates the power of her eloquence.

sentence order C1

아래 단어를 탭해서 문장을 만들어 보세요
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: The intricate details of the ancient tapestry were a testament to its craftsmanship.

This sentence emphasizes the detailed workmanship of the tapestry.

listening C2

Focus on the number of years mentioned.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: The geopolitical landscape has shifted dramatically over the last twenty years, necessitating a re-evaluation of international alliances.
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
listening C2

Listen for the specific time frame of the challenge.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: Despite significant advancements in artificial intelligence, achieving true sentience remains a challenge for the next twenty centuries.
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
listening C2

Pay attention to how many generations are referenced.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: The intricate lacework, meticulously crafted over twenty generations, stands as a testament to unparalleled artistry and dedication.
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
speaking C2

Read this aloud:

The burgeoning technological revolution has irrevocably altered the socio-economic paradigm, marking a pivotal shift not seen in the last twenty decades.

Focus: irrevocably, paradigm, pivotal

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
speaking C2

Read this aloud:

To truly comprehend the nuanced intricacies of quantum physics, one must dedicate at least twenty years of rigorous study and intellectual immersion.

Focus: nuanced, intricacies, rigorous, immersion

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
speaking C2

Read this aloud:

The historical archives, spanning twenty different epochs, offer an unparalleled glimpse into the convoluted tapestry of human civilization's trajectory.

Focus: epochs, unparalleled, convoluted, trajectory

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:

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