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Astrology around the World
Is your fate written in the stars?
Updated: 2023.11.08
3 min read · Intermediate
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Astrology around the World
세계의 점성술
Discussion Questions
Q1
In your own words, please briefly summarize the article.
여러분의 언어로 교재를 간단히 요약해 주세요.
Q2
What part of the reading resonated with you most?
이번 교재에서 가장 공감하는 내용은 무엇인가요?
Q3
How prevalent are horoscopes and astrology in your culture? Do people generally believe in them?
여러분의 문화권에서 운세와 점성술이 얼마나 널리 퍼져 있나요? 사람들은 일반적으로 운세와 점성술을 믿나요?
Q4
What is your zodiac sign (Eastern or Western), and what are the characteristics that are attributed to that sign? Do you think it accurately reflects your personality?
본인의 별자리(동양 또는 서양)는 무엇이며, 해당 별자리의 특징은 무엇인가요? 자신의 성격을 정확하게 반영한다고 생각하시나요?
Q5
What role do superstitions play in your culture? Can you share any interesting superstitions that are commonly believed?
여러분의 문화에서 미신은 어떤 역할을 하나요? 일반적으로 믿고 있는 흥미로운 미신이 있다면 소개해 주시겠어요?
Q6
Are you superstitious? If so, what superstitions do you believe?
미신을 믿나요? 그렇다면 어떤 미신을 믿으시나요?
Q7
Have you ever consulted a horoscope or astrology expert for advice or predictions? If so, did you find it to be accurate? If not, would you consider it?
별자리나 점성술 전문가에게 조언이나 예언을 구한 적이 있으신가요? 그래보셨다면 정확하다고 생각했나요? 아니시라면 한번 고려해보시겠습어요?
Q8
Are there any unique astrological practices or beliefs in your country?
여러분이 살고 있는 나라만의 독특한 점성술 관련 관습이나 믿음이 있나요?
Q9
Do you think astrology can provide genuine insights into a person's life and future?
점성술이 개인의 삶과 미래에 대한 진정한 통찰력을 제공할 수 있다고 생각하시나요?
Q10
Have you ever made important life decisions based on astrology or any other form of divination?
점성술이나 다른 형태의 점술에 근거해 인생의 중요한 결정을 내린 적이 있으신가요?
Q11
Do you think astrology is more of a fun and entertaining concept or a serious practice with real implications?
점성술이 재미있고 흥미로운 개념이라고 생각하시나요, 아니면 실제적인 의미가 있는 진지한 관행이라고 생각하시나요?
Q12
If you have a question or questions that you'd like to discuss during your class, please write them down.
궁금한 점이 있거나 수업 중에 얘기해 보고 싶은 질문이 있으면 적어주세요.
Expressions
captivate
to hold the attention of someone by being extremely interesting, exciting, pleasant, or attractive.
Example
1

My mom was captivated by his brilliant mind.

Example
2

Irene is ready to captivate the global audience.

foretell
to predict or tell about something before it happens
Example
1

The ancient oracle was believed to foretell the future through cryptic messages.

Example
2

She had a gift, allowing her to foretell events that would later unfold.

prevalent
widespread in a particular area at a given time
Example
1

The prevalence of psychopaths that live in this area has grown steadily over the past decade or so.

Example
2

Large men walking tiny dogs is a much more prevalent sight today than it was back in the ‘80s.

cosmic
relating to the universe or cosmos, especially as distinct from Earth
Example
1

Cosmic phenomena like black holes have fascinated scientists for centuries.

Example
2

The cosmic perspective reminds us of the vastness of the universe beyond our planet.

superstition
a widely held but unjustified belief in supernatural causation leading to certain consequences of an action or event, or a practice based on such a belief
Example
1

Superstition says that breaking a mirror will grant you seven years of bad luck.

Example
2

He has a superstition that he must sit in the same spot on the couch during his favorite team’s games, or else they won’t win.

delve into
investigate or research deeply
Example
1

The detective decided to delve into the cold case.

Example
2

Researchers delve into the mysteries of the universe.

intricacies
details
Example
1

I don’t understand the intricacies of the washing procedure, but I accept that it’s long and difficult.

Example
2

There are many intricacies of the process you have yet to learn.

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