In your own words, please briefly summarize the article.
Q2
Do you enjoy reading? How often do you find the time to read?
Q3
What kinds of books do you prefer to read, fiction or nonfiction?
Q4
Have you ever read one of George Orwell’s novels? If so, what did you think? If not, would you like to in the future?
Q5
If you were to write a book, what would it be about? Would you draw from your own life, or write about something completely different?
Q6
Orwell was generally a “pessimist,” or someone who imagined the worst possible outcome in a situation. Do you think of yourself as a pessimist, or an optimist, who expects things to go well?
Q7
Have you read any books, or watched any movies or television shows, set in a “dystopia”, like Nineteen Eighty-Four? If so, what were they?
Q8
Animal Farm and Nineteen Eighty-Four had a big influence on political conversations in the 1940’s. Do you think that a novel could still impact politics now in the 21st century? Can you think of any politically-impactful books or films from the past few years?
Q9
Do you think that Orwell was right to be cautious about technological advancement?
Q10
If you have a question or questions that you'd like to discuss during your class, please write them down.
Expressions
first-hand
coming from the original source or personal experience; gained or learned directly
例句
1
The journalist interviewed a number of people who had witnessed the event first-hand, which gave credibility to her report.
例句
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Though she had read about the topic a good deal, she had little first-hand experience in the field, and felt very unprepared in her first week at the job.
spare time
time when one is free, or not working
例句
1
He isn’t a professional baker, but he does enjoy baking treats for others in his spare time.
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2
I’ll have much more spare time to indulge in my hobbies next month, after I’m done with my current project at work.
to make a name
to become well-known or famous
例句
1
Though the new restaurant had few customers at first, many of those customers recommended it to their friends, and so the restaurant quickly made a name for itself in the city.
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2
After making a name for herself in theater, the actress was finally able to find work in high-budget Hollywood movies.
본 교재는 당사 편집진이 제작하는 링글의 자산으로 저작권법에 의해 보호됩니다. 링글 플랫폼 외에서 자료를 활용하시는 경우 당사와 사전 협의가 필요합니다.
