Korea Repays Kindness of U.S. Couple
Last December, an American couple in the state of New York showed great generosity to a group of nine Korean tourists. During a heavy snowstorm, the tourists’ vehicle became trapped.So, the couple, Alexander and Andrea Campagna, invited the stranded tourists into their home for two nights without hesitation. The strangers quickly became friends, and the Korean tourists even cooked some meals for their benefactors.The heartwarming story was reported by the Korean media. Then, in February, the New York branch of the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO)* invited the Campagnas to Korea as a show of gratitude.On May 13, the couple arrived in Seoul and spent 10 days enjoying various cultural activities. They visited Noryangjin Fisheries Market and Bongeunsa Temple. They also put on hanbok and visited Korean traditional palaces. What’s more, the Campagnas had a reunion with some of the Korean tourists who had stayed at their homein New York. Together, the group bonded and talked about their unforgettable experience.KTO officials said they were glad to have the opportunity to repay the couple’s kindness. In addition, they announced that the KTO was planning to make a new promotional video. Titled “Korea Never Forgets,” it will share the story of the American couple with the world.
Questions:1. What did the American couple do for the group of Korean tourists during a snowstorm?2. How did the Korean tourists show their gratitude to the couple?3. Where did the couple from New York visit during their 10-day trip to Korea?4. What is the KTO planning to do to share the story of the American couple with the world?5. Why do you think acts of kindness and generosity often create strong bonds between people? Have you ever experienced a situation where someone showed great generosity to you or vice versa? Can you share the story and how it impacted your relationship with that person?
