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Teddy Bears

Perfectly huggable fluffy creatures

Updated: 2025.08.14

3 min read · Intermediate

Teddy Bears

테디 베어에 숨겨진 비밀

Articles

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Videos

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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?

Did you have a favorite stuffed animal when you were a child? What was it like?

어릴 적 가장 좋아했던 인형이 있었나요? 어떤 인형이었나요?

Why do you think many children (and adults) feel close to stuffed animals?

왜 많은 아이들(그리고 어른들)이 인형에게 정서적인 유대감을 느낀다고 생각하시나요?

Do you still keep any stuffed animals as an adult? Why or why not?

어른이 된 지금도 인형을 가지고 계신가요? 그렇거나 그렇지 않은 이유는 무엇인가요?

What do you think makes a stuffed animal comforting to hold or hug?

인형을 안았을 때 위안을 주거나 편안하게 만드는 것은 어떤 점이라고 생각하시나요?

Have you ever given a stuffed animal as a gift? To whom, and why?

인형을 선물한 적이 있나요? 누구에게, 왜 주셨나요?

In your country, is it common for adults to keep or display stuffed animals?

여러분의 나라에서는 어른들이 인형을 갖고 있거나 장식용으로 두는 것이 흔한 일인가요?

Do you think people can feel real emotional attachment to inanimate objects? Why or why not?

사람들이 인형과 같은 무생물에 정서적 애착을 느끼는 것이 가능하다고 생각하시나요? 그 이유는 무엇인가요?

Q10

How do you usually deal with loneliness? Do you think stuffed animals can help?

외로움을 느낄 때 보통 어떻게 극복하시나요? 인형이 도움이 될 수 있다고 생각하시나요?

Q11

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

controversial

causing disagreement or discussion; likely to produce strong opinions

Example

The politician made a controversial statement during the debate.

Example

The film was banned in several countries for its controversial content.

alluring

attractive or tempting in a mysterious or charming way

Example

The city has an alluring charm that draws tourists from around the world.

Example

She wore an alluring dress to the gala event.

inanimate

not alive; lacking life or movement

Example

Children often talk to inanimate objects like stuffed animals.

Example

The sculpture looked so real that it was hard to believe it was inanimate.

paradox

a situation or statement that seems to contradict itself but may be true

Example

It’s a paradox that we often feel lonely in a crowded city.

Example

The story explores the paradox of freedom and control.

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