Black Friday

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Black Friday

That day after Thanksgiving

Updated: 2025.11.21

3 min read · Intermediate

Black Friday

블랙 프라이데이

Articles

The history of Black Friday and what you need to know this year

Videos

Black Friday shoppers go crazy in Utah What is Black Friday? BBC News

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?

Have you ever participated in Black Friday shopping or a similar big sale event in your country? What was it like?

블랙프라이데이나 비슷한 대규모 세일 행사에 참여해 본 적 있으신가요? 그때 어떠셨나요?

Why do you think people sometimes act aggressively or impatiently during big sales?

사람들이 종종 큰 세일 때 공격적이거나 성급하게 행동하는 이유는 무엇이라고 생각하시나요?

Do you think Black Friday shopping is worth waking up early for? Why or why not?

블랙프라이데이 쇼핑을 위해 일찍 일어나는 것이 가치 있다고 생각하시나요? 그 이유는 무엇인가요?

The article mentions that Black Friday follows a day of gratitude. Do you think this creates a contradiction? How does it make you feel?

글에서는 블랙프라이데이가 “감사하는 날” 바로 다음에 온다고 언급합니다. 이것이 모순처럼 느껴지시나요? 그 점에 대해 어떻게 생각하시나요?

In your country, is there a day that encourages a lot of consumer spending? How do people behave during that time?

여러분의 나라에는 사람들이 소비를 많이 하게 되는 날이 있나요? 그때 사람들은 보통 어떤 모습을 보이나요?

How do you think online shopping has changed the culture of Black Friday?

온라인 쇼핑은 블랙프라이데이 문화를 어떻게 바꿨다고 생각하시나요?

If you had to work as a retail employee on Black Friday, what challenges would you expect?

만약 블랙프라이데이에 매장에서 일해야 한다면 어떤 어려움이 있을 것 같나요?

Q10

What emotions do you associate with shopping—excitement, stress, enjoyment, regret? Can you share a personal example?

쇼핑할 때 어떤 감정을 느끼시나요? 설렘, 스트레스, 즐거움, 후회 등.. 여러분 개인의 예시를 들어 설명해 주세요.

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

entails

to involve something as a necessary or unavoidable part or result

Example

The job entails working weekends and occasional travel.

Example

Becoming a doctor entails years of study and dedication.

trample

to step heavily on something or someone, damaging or crushing it; to ignore or disrespect

Example

The crowd trampled the flowers as they rushed toward the stage.

Example

He felt his rights were being trampled by unfair rules.

ethereal

extremely delicate, light, and otherworldly; seeming too perfect for this world

Example

The music had an ethereal beauty that moved everyone in the room.

Example

She moved with an ethereal grace, as if floating through the air.

ravaged

severely damaged or destroyed; ruined by something violent or harsh

Example

The coastal town was ravaged by the powerful storm.

Example

Years of war have ravaged the country’s economy and infrastructure.

arbitrators

people chosen to settle a dispute or make a judgment outside of court

Example

The dispute was finally resolved by a panel of arbitrators.

Example

Both parties agreed to let an independent arbitrator decide the outcome.

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