In your own words, please briefly summarize the article.
Q2
Why did you choose this topic for today’s class discussion?
Q3
How does Bhutanese culture respond to death? How does that differ from your culture?
Q4
How would you feel if someone unexpectedly brought up death to you during a casual conversation? Explain your thoughts.
Q5
Do you agree with the famous saying: “Live each day as if it is your last”? Why or why not?
Q6
What were your first thoughts when you learned about WeCroak? Had you heard of this app before today?
Q7
In what ways do you think WeCroak is an effective app? In what ways is it ineffective?
Q8
How would you feel if you received a reminder that you were going to die five times each day? In what ways do you think it would change the way that you feel or act?
Q9
What do you think of WeCroak’s daily message: “Don’t forget, you’re going to die”. Can you think of other messages people could benefit from hearing five times a day to lead to a happier life?
Q10
Would this be an app you would consider downloading? Did your feelings about it change after reading the article?
Q11
If you have a question or questions that you'd like to discuss during your class, please write them down.
Expressions
finite
유한한
having limits or restrictions
예문
1
Every cell phone has a finite amount of memory storage space.
모든 휴대전화는 한정된 양의 메모리 저장 공간을 가지고 있다.
예문
2
There is a finite amount of people who can safely fit inside an elevator.
엘리베이터 안에 안전하게 들어갈 수 있는 사람은 한정되어 있다.
take a toll
타격을 주다, 큰 손해를 보게 하다
causing harm or damage to something / someone (either physically, mentally, or emotionally)
예문
1
Smoking cigarettes can take a toll on the health of your lungs.
담배를 피우는 것은 당신의 폐 건강을 해칠 수 있다.
예문
2
Financial concerns often take a toll on a family’s happiness.
재정적인 걱정은 종종 가족의 행복을 손상시킨다.
taboo
금기사항, 터부시되는 사항
a culturally agreed upon ban / avoidance of a particular behavior or concept in conversation
예문
1
Openly talking about sex is a taboo in many cultures.
성에 대해 공개적으로 말하는 것은 많은 문화에서 금기사항이다.
예문
2
In some countries, making eye contact with your elders is considered a taboo.
어떤 나라에서는 어른들과 눈을 마주치는 것이 금기로 여겨집니다.
paradox
역설
a statement that despite sounding contradictory or illogically actually has some level of truth
예문
1
It’s a paradox that taking time away from work can sometimes make you appreciate your job more.
직장에서 시간을 보내는 것이 때때로 당신의 직업에 대해 더 감사하게 생각할 수 있다는 것은 역설이다.
예문
2
The idea that failure can lead to future success is an example of a paradox.
실패가 미래의 성공으로 이어질 수 있다는 생각은 역설의 한 예이다.
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*본 교재는 당사 편집진이 제작하는 링글의 자산으로, 저작권법에 의해 보호됩니다. 링글 플랫폼 외에서 자료를 활용하시는 경우, 당사와 사전 협의가 필요합니다.
