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Upgrade or Hold On?
How to Make Your Smartphone Last Longer
Updated: 2025.09.22
3 min read · Basic
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Upgrade or Hold On?
핸드폰 업그레이드, 할까? 말까?
Discussion Questions
Q1
In your own words, please briefly summarize the article.
여러분의 언어로 교재를 간단히 요약해 주세요.
Q2
What part of the reading resonated with you most?
이번 교재에서 가장 공감하는 내용은 무엇인가요?
Q3
How often do you replace your phone? Why?
휴대폰을 얼마나 자주 바꾸시나요? 그 이유는 무엇인가요?
Q4
What is the longest you’ve ever kept the same phone?
같은 휴대폰을 가장 오래 사용해 본 기간은 얼마나 되나요?
Q5
How do you usually protect your phone from damage?
보통 휴대폰이 손상되지 않도록 어떻게 보호하시나요?
Q6
Have you ever repaired a phone instead of buying a new one? What was the result?
새로 사는 대신 휴대폰을 수리해 보신 적이 있나요? 그 결과는 어땠나요?
Q7
Do you think phone cases and screen protectors are necessary? Why?
휴대폰 케이스와 액정 보호필름이 꼭 필요하다고 생각하시나요? 그 이유는 무엇인가요?
Q8
How do you manage storage space on your phone (photos, videos, apps)?
휴대폰의 저장 공간(사진, 동영상, 앱 등)을 어떻게 관리하시나요?
Q9
What excites you most about new phone releases—design, speed, camera, or something else?
새 휴대폰 출시에서 가장 기대되는 점은 무엇인가요? 디자인, 속도, 카메라, 아니면 다른 요소인가요?
Q10
Do you think upgrading often is more about “need” or “want”? Why?
자주 휴대폰을 바꾸는 것이 ‘필요’ 때문이라고 생각하시나요, 아니면 ‘욕구’ 때문이라고 생각하시나요? 그 이유는 무엇인가요?
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
gadgets
small, useful devices or tools, often electronic
Example
1

He loves buying the latest gadgets, like smartwatches and drones.

Example
2

Kitchen gadgets can make cooking much easier.

sleek
smooth, shiny, and elegant in appearance
Example
1

The car has a sleek design that attracts attention.

Example
2

She carried a sleek black handbag to the event.

scorching
extremely hot; burning
Example
1

We walked under the scorching sun all afternoon.

Example
2

The desert was scorching during the summer months.

topping off
finishing something by adding a final detail; filling something to the top
Example
1

She is topping off her outfit with a red scarf.

Example
2

He topped off the glass with more water.

worn-out
too old or damaged to be used; very tired
Example
1

He threw away his worn-out shoes.

Example
2

She felt completely worn-out after the long trip.

본 교재는 당사 편집진이 제작하는 링글의 자산으로 저작권법에 의해 보호됩니다. 링글 플랫폼 외에서 자료를 활용하시는 경우 당사와 사전 협의가 필요합니다.
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