Getting along with the Planet

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Seasonality of Food Is Key to A Sustainable Food Market

Updated: 2025.10.08

7 min read · Intermediate

Getting along with the Planet

지구와 함께 살아가는 법

Articles

9 Heart-Healthy Fruits and Vegetables You Should Eat in the Fall

Videos

The benefits of seasonal fruits & veggies | Season 6 | The House of Wellness Why You Need To Eat Seasonal Foods | Nutritionist Explains | Myprotein

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?

What seasonal foods are most popular in your hometown or region?

여러분의 고향이나 사는 지역에서 가장 인기 있는 제철 음식은 무엇인가요?

Do you think seasonal food tastes better than food grown in greenhouses? Why?

제철 음식이 온실에서 재배된 음식보다 더 맛있다고 생각하시나요? 그 이유는 무엇인가요?

Have you ever been surprised by how expensive some fruits or vegetables are out of season? Which ones?

제철이 아닐 때 어떤 과일이나 채소가 너무 비싸서 놀란 적이 있으신가요? 어떤 것이었나요?

Do you care more about taste or nutrition when choosing food? Why?

음식을 고를 때 맛을 더 중요하게 생각하시나요, 아니면 영양을 더 중요하게 생각하시나요? 그 이유는 무엇인가요?

Do you think people today are less connected to the natural seasons because of supermarkets? Why or why not?

오늘날 사람들은 슈퍼마켓 등으로 인해 자연스러운 계절 변화와 덜 연결되어 있다고 생각하시나요? 그 이유는 무엇인가요?

The article says seasonal food helps protect the environment. Do you think people care enough about this when they shop? Why or why not?

글에서는 제철 음식이 환경을 보호하는 데 도움이 된다고 말합니다. 사람들이 장을 볼 때 이 점을 충분히 고려한다고 생각하시나요? 그 이유는 무엇인가요?

What are some examples of seasonal dishes you or your family cook at home?

여러분이나 가족이 집에서 요리하는 제철 음식에는 어떤 것들이 있나요?

Q10

If you could grow one fruit or vegetable in your own garden, which would you choose, and why?

만약 직접 한 가지 과일이나 채소를 정원에서 기를 수 있다면, 무엇을 고르시겠어요? 그리고 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

thrive

to grow, develop, or be successful

Example

Small businesses can thrive with community support.

Example

Plants thrive in rich, fertile soil.

expenditure

the act of spending money, time, or energy

Example

The government reduced its expenditure on defense.

Example

Regular exercise requires little expenditure but brings great benefits.

deteriorates

becomes worse over time

Example

Without care, the old house quickly deteriorates.

Example

His health deteriorates when he doesn’t take his medicine.

emit

to send out light, heat, sound, or gas

Example

Cars emit harmful gases into the air.

Example

The lamp emits a soft, warm glow.

communal

shared by all members of a group or community

Example

They live in a house with communal kitchens and bathrooms.

Example

The project aims to improve communal spaces in the city.

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