1. Introduction to the text
This reading lesson discusses the story of a female influencer who encountered a dangerous cone snail while exploring the beaches of Okinawa, Japan. The article highlights the importance of being cautious when exploring the ocean and its diverse marine life.
2. Vocabulary
| Korean Word | Romanization | English Meaning | Contextual Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 롤스 | Rolls | The name of the female influencer | Rolls said she had no idea the shell she picked up was a highly venomous cone snail. |
| 여성 | yeoseong | woman, female | A female influencer unexpectedly encountered a dangerous cone snail while exploring the beaches of Okinawa. |
| 바다에서 | badaeseo | from the sea, in the ocean | Rolls found the shell while walking along the beach in Okinawa. |
| 발견한 | balgyeonhan | discovered, found | The female influencer discovered what she thought was a beautiful shell in the ocean. |
| 알고 | algo | to know, to find out | After finding the shell, Rolls later learned that it was actually a highly venomous cone snail. |
| 대리석 원뿔달팽이 | daeriseok wonppuldalnae | marbled cone snail | The shell Rolls found turned out to be from a marbled cone snail, one of the most venomous marine animals. |
| 독성 | dokseong | toxicity, venom | The marbled cone snail that Rolls encountered is known for its extremely potent venom. |
| 마비 | mabi | paralysis | Rolls acknowledged that the cone snail she handled could have caused paralysis or even death. |
| 사망 | samang | death | The cone snail’s venom is so potent that it can potentially lead to death if someone is stung. |
| 이목 | imok | attention, interest | Rolls’ video of her encounter with the cone snail has garnered over 30 million views, drawing significant attention. |
3. The main text in both Korean and English
한 여성 인플루언서가 일본 오키나와 바다에서 우연히 발견한 조개껍데기가 알고 보니 독성을 가진 ‘대리석 원뿔달팽이'(marbled cone snail)이었다고 밝혔다.
A female influencer revealed that the shell she accidentally found in the ocean in Okinawa, Japan, was actually a highly venomous “marbled cone snail.”
영상을 보면, 롤스는 오키나와의 한 해변을 걷다가 한 조개를 집어 들더니 “엄청 예쁘다”라고 말한 뒤 다시 바다로 돌려보냈다.
In the video, Rolls was walking along the beach in Okinawa when she picked up a shell, saying “It’s so pretty,” before returning it to the sea.
그런데 알고 보니 그가 발견한 해당 조개는 독성을 가진 원뿔달팽이였다.
However, it turned out that the shell she found was actually a venomous cone snail.
롤스는 이후 다른 영상에서 “제가 집었던 건 대리석 원뿔달팽이였다. 전혀 몰랐다”며 “마비나 사망에 이를 수도 있는 바다에서 가장 독성이 강한 생물과 장난치고 있었던 것”이라고 전했다.
In a later video, Rolls said, “The thing I picked up was a marbled cone snail. I had no idea,” and admitted that she was “playing with one of the most venomous creatures in the ocean, which could have caused paralysis or even death.”
롤스의 영상은 3000만회 이상의 조회수를 기록할 정도로 이목을 끌고 있다.
Rolls’ video has garnered over 30 million views, drawing significant attention.
영국 데일리메일에 따르면 남중국해, 태평양, 호주 주변 바다 등지에서 발견되는 원뿔달팽이는 약 700종이 있으며, 모두 매우 강한 독성을 가지고 있다.
According to the UK’s Daily Mail, there are around 700 species of cone snails found in the South China Sea, Pacific Ocean, and waters around Australia, and they all possess extremely potent venom.
4. Reading comprehension questions
- What did the female influencer, Rolls, discover while walking on the beach in Okinawa?
- What did Rolls initially think about the shell she found?
- What did Rolls later learn about the shell she had picked up?
- What are the potential consequences of handling a cone snail, according to the article?
- How many species of cone snails are there, and what is notable about their venom?
5. Cultural and historical notes
The story of the female influencer’s encounter with the dangerous cone snail highlights the importance of being cautious and knowledgeable when exploring the diverse marine life found in the oceans around Japan and other parts of the world. This incident serves as a reminder to both experienced and novice beachgoers to be mindful of the potential risks and to exercise caution when interacting with unfamiliar sea creatures.