Success is…

Success to me is about going through a lot of difficulties and staying true to yourself. An inspiring example
for me in this regard is BTS’s SUGA. He is known as a good rapper of the K-pop group BTS, but he is
actually a talented producer and a songwriter as well. Before he became famous, he faced many difficulties
and pain. His life story is considered as an inspiration; he never gave up on his pursuit of happiness and in
the end, succeeded in fulfilling his dream.

Although he now has a net worth of 8 million US dollars, there was a time when he had to live off of 2
dollars a day. In the beginning, Yoon-Gi signs a contract with the agency as a producer and trainee.
However, he still worked part-time as a delivery boy since he had to earn more money. Then one day, an
unexpected incident happened, incurring a severe injury on him.

He got into an accident while delivering on a motorcycle and lost his conscience for a moment. When he got
his conscience back, he saw the motorcycle wheel right in front of his face, and he was unable to move his
shoulder. And of course, this accident prevented him from practicing, but he lied to everyone because he
thought he would get fired from this. However, the company noticed his abnormality and asked him for the
truth. When they heard the story, they decided to pay him, so he wouldn't have to work anymore.

SUGA suffered from his financial problems, but his biggest concern was his family; they were not fully
supportive of SUGA and his training. Due to this kind of environment and stress, he suffered from mental
disorders such as depression, OCD, and social anxiety.

All of these problems which he faced in the past made him solid, teaching him how to overcome any
difficulties that he might be facing. After these tough times, he became a superstar and proved himself as
well as his whole family. But the most significant thing is that his marvelous personality has remained loyal
to himself.

ex.1 p.10

A - birth

B - wedding

C - promotion

D - retirement

E - anniversary

F - graduation

G - house-warming

H - engagement

3 p. 10

1. resolution(b), decision(c), objective(a)

2. victory(a), breakthrough(c), achievement(b)
3. ethics(b), values(a), rights(c)
4. inspiration(b), obsession(c), ambition(a)
5. prosperity(b), fortune(c), luxury(a)

ex.5 p.11
 1. back
2. purpose
3. right
4. apply
5. caught
6. condition

ex.6 p.12

control of a situation - get, gain, win

promotion - get, gain, win, earn

the title - win, earn

sb’s respect - get, gain, win, earn

a reputation - get, gain, win, earn

the right to do/have sth - gain, win, earn

experience - get, gain

a salary - get, earn

one’s living - earn

the advantage - get, gain