[Long] Cram School Culture

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A historical explanation

Updated: 2024.11.13

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[Long] Cram School Culture

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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?

Share how your life was as a student in your home country.

여러분의 국가에서 학생으로서의 생활이 어땠는지 공유해 주세요.

How do you feel about the intense focus on education in countries like South Korea and China? Do you think it has more positive or negative effects?

한국과 중국과 같은 국가의 교육에 대한 높은 집중도에 대해 어떻게 생각하시나요? 긍정적인 영향과 부정적인 영향 중 무엇이 더 크다고 생각하시나요?

What impact do you think the long study hours and reliance on private tutoring have on the mental and physical health of students?

긴 공부 시간과 개인 과외에 대한 의존도가 학생들의 정신적, 신체적 건강에 어떤 영향을 미친다고 생각하나요?

Do you think the focus on exams and credentials limits students' ability to develop talents outside the traditional academic scope? Why or why not?

시험과 학벌에 대한 집중이 학생들이 전통적인 학업 범위를 벗어난 재능을 개발하는 능력을 제한한다고 생각하시나요? 왜 그렇게 생각하시나요?

Do you think society’s overemphasis on credentials leads to a narrow definition of talent and success? How might this affect future generations?

사회가 학벌을 지나치게 강조하는 것이 재능과 성공에 대한 편협한 정의로 이어진다고 생각하시나요? 이것이 미래 세대에 어떤 영향을 미칠까요?

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

zeal

great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective

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She approached the project with great zeal, working late into the night to perfect it.

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His zeal for environmental conservation inspired others to take action.

culminate

to reach a climax or the highest point of development; to conclude or finish

Ví dụ

The negotiations culminated in a successful agreement between the two companies.

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Years of hard work culminated in her receiving the prestigious award.

ridden

dominated, burdened, or full of something unpleasant

Ví dụ

The region was crime-ridden, making it dangerous to walk at night.

Ví dụ

She felt guilt-ridden after the argument with her friend.

viable

capable of working successfully or being possible

Ví dụ

The business plan is viable, with a clear strategy for profitability.

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The scientists are researching viable alternatives to fossil fuels.

stricken

seriously affected by something, especially something unpleasant

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The town was stricken by a severe flood, leaving many homeless.

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She was stricken with grief after the sudden loss of her loved one.

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