In your own words, please briefly summarize the article.
Q2
What is your idea of a “perfect gift?” What would you like to receive for your birthday or Valentine’s Day?
Q3
How do you express love to others?
Q4
What are common gifts that are exchanged in your country? Do you like to receive them?
Q5
What are your thoughts on stock gift cards? Would you be happy if you got one as a present?
Q6
Would your partner/friend/loved one like to receive a stock gift card instead of a more traditional present? Why or why not?
Q7
Are stock gift cards making relationships too transactional? Is this capitalism going too far?
Q8
Do you think you will be gifting a stock gift card in the future? What stock would you choose and why?
Q9
If you have a question or questions that you'd like to discuss during your class, please write them down.
Expressions
in lieu of
대신
in the place of, instead of.
Ringle Tip
We use this expression when we are talking about one thing replacing another.
예문
1
We are accepting cash in lieu of flowers for the funeral.
우리는 장례식 때 꽃 대신 현금을 받고 있습니다.
예문
2
His greeting of a fist bump in lieu of a handshake was seen as rude.
악수 대신 주먹으로 부딪치는 그의 인사말은 무례한 것으로 비쳤다.
prudent
신중한
acting with or showing care and thought for the future.
Ringle Tip
When describing a person or actions as prudent, they are well thought out and planned.
예문
1
Her prudent decision to not invest in the pyramid scheme saved him thousands of dollars.
피라미드 계획에 투자하지 않기로 한 그녀의 신중한 결정으로 그는 수천 달러를 절약했다.
예문
2
My aunt is a prudent individual. She carefully plans the household’s finances.
우리 이모는 신중한 사람이다. 그녀는 집안 재정을 세심하게 계획한다.
frivolous
경박한
not having any serious purpose or value.
Ringle Tip
Something frivolous lacks importance or prior planning. We can use the word to describe people too, having a similar meaning as “foolish” or “thoughtless.”
예문
1
His recent purchase of new golf clubs was frivolous because the family needed the money for more important things.
그의 최근 골프 클럽 구입은 경박했다. 왜냐하면 가족은 더 중요한 것을 위해 돈이 필요했기 때문이다.
예문
2
His frivolous attitude at the meeting gave the investors the impression that our company was not serious.
회의에서 그의 경박한 태도는 투자자들에게 우리 회사가 진지하지 않다는 인상을 주었다.
본 교재는 당사 편집진이 제작하는 링글의 자산으로 저작권법에 의해 보호됩니다. 링글 플랫폼 외에서 자료를 활용하시는 경우 당사와 사전 협의가 필요합니다.
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*본 교재는 당사 편집진이 제작하는 링글의 자산으로, 저작권법에 의해 보호됩니다. 링글 플랫폼 외에서 자료를 활용하시는 경우, 당사와 사전 협의가 필요합니다.
