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Valentine’s Day
Origins, history, and more
Updated: 2022.01.23
4 min read · Intermediate
Valentine’s Day
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Discussion Questions
Q1
In your own words, please briefly summarize the article.
Q2
What does Valentine’s Day mean to you?
Q3
What are some Valentine’s Day memories that have stayed with you, and why?
Q4
Do you have any plans to celebrate upcoming Valentine’s Day?
Q5
Do you know any other holiday that has a mysterious history?
Q6
If you could create a new holiday, what would it be, and what meanings would you attach to it?
Q7
How do you expect Valentine’s Day and its traditions to evolve and take shape in the future?
Q8
What gifts would you want to receive from your Valentine, and why?
Q9
If you have a question or questions that you'd like to discuss during your class, please write them down.
Expressions
martyr
put someone to death for religious reasons
Example
1

His grandfather was an honorable man, but unfortunately, was martyred for his beliefs.

Example
2

This novel is about a fictional afterlife of a martyred hero.

decree
an official order or command
Example
1

George defied the decree by a legal authority and was imprisoned as a result.

Example
2

The kingdom was ruled by the decrees of the powerful.

commiserate
to commiserate with someone is to sympathize with that person
Example
1

I wasn't seeking advice when I made that post– I wasn't to commiserate by sharing my predicaments and that's all.

Example
2

Caleb commiserated with Jude on his difficult past.

본 교재는 당사 편집진이 제작하는 링글의 자산으로 저작권법에 의해 보호됩니다. 링글 플랫폼 외에서 자료를 활용하시는 경우 당사와 사전 협의가 필요합니다.
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