[Long] Visit the World’s Best Literature Festivals

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Updated: 2024.09.17

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[Long] Visit the World’s Best Literature Festivals

[긴 지문] 세계 최고의 문학 축제

Articles

The World’s 12 Best Literary Festivals

Videos

book shopping in the busiest bookstore in europe (hay festival)Visiting the Edinburgh International Book Festival

Discussion Questions

In your own words, please briefly summarize the article.

여러분의 언어로 교재를 간단히 요약해 주세요.

What part of the reading resonated with you most?

이번 교재에서 가장 공감하는 내용은 무엇인가요?

Would you consider going to a literature festival for a holiday?

휴가를 위해 문학 축제에 가는 것을 고려하시겠어요?

Out of the festivals listed here, which do you most like to visit?

여기에 나열된 축제 중 가장 가보고 싶은 축제는 무엇인가요?

Have you ever travelled abroad for a cultural event or festival before? Was it better than just going somewhere as a general tourist?

이전에 문화 행사나 축제를 위해 해외 여행을 다녀온 적이 있나요? 일반 관광객으로 어딘가에 가는 것보다 더 좋았나요?

Would hearing an author talk about their work help you understand it more? Or could it ‘ruin’ your interpretation?

작가가 작품에 대해 이야기하는 것을 들으면 작품을 더 이해하는 데 도움이 되나요? 아니면 당신의 해석을 '망칠' 수도 있나요?

If you could meet any author dead or alive, who would you choose?

죽었거나 살아있는 작가를 만날 수 있다면 누구를 선택 하시겠습니까?

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

vulture

a large bird of prey that scavenges dead animals, or a person who preys on others, especially in a greedy or opportunistic way

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The vulture circled above, waiting for the animal to die.

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Some people act like vultures, taking advantage of others' misfortune.

pique

to stimulate interest or curiosity, or to cause resentment or anger

Ví dụ

The mysterious book title piqued my curiosity.

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Her harsh criticism piqued his pride, and he refused to speak to her.

quaint

charmingly old-fashioned, unusual, or attractively strange

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The quaint little village felt like stepping back in time.

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The café had a quaint atmosphere with its vintage décor and furniture.

lays claim to

to assert ownership or right to something

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He lays claim to the invention, saying it was his idea first.

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The country lays claim to the disputed territory.

renown

fame or widespread acclaim

Ví dụ

The artist gained international renown for his innovative sculptures.

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Her renown as a leading scientist has only grown over the years.

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