21년은 탄소 배출 증가량이 측정 이래 2번째로 높은 해

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2021 Carbon Emissions Set to Soar to Second-highest Point in History

Plans for a green recovery

Updated: 2021.08.17

4 min read · Intermediate

2021 Carbon Emissions Set to Soar to Second-highest Point in History

21년은 탄소 배출 증가량이 측정 이래 2번째로 높은 해

Articles

The Guardian | Carbon emissions to soar in 2021 by second highest rate in history

Videos

The carbon cycle is key to understanding climate change | The Economist

Discussion Questions

In your own words, please briefly summarize the article.

Why did you choose this topic for today’s discussion?

What do you think are the next steps for a green recovery? Share any specific policies you think are needed for significant change.

What role do you think a country’s government plays in facilitating a green recovery?

What eco-conscious decisions do you try to make in your day-to-day routine?

What eco-conscious decisions have you not yet made, but would like to integrate in your day-to-day routine?

Other than the increasing rates of carbon emissions, what do you think are other major factors leading to climate change?

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Expressions

come as a surprise

놀라움으로 다가오다

to be unexpected

Ringle Tip

Oftentimes, adjectives come before “surprise” to express the degree of one’s reaction to an event. The most commonly used adjectives are “total” and “complete.”

예문

The singer’s comeback came as a total surprise to his fans as it had already been 10 years since he released a new song.

그 가수의 컴백은 그가 마지막으로 신곡을 발매한 것이 10년 전 인지라 그의 팬들에게 큰 놀라움으로 다가왔다.

예문

Her decision to quit her job came as a surprise to her colleagues because she didn’t seem to be particularly stressed out by her current job.

그녀가 직장을 그만둔다는 소식은 그녀가 현재의 업무에 큰 스트레스를 받지 않는다고 생각한 그녀의 동료들에게는 큰 놀라움으로 다가왔다.

relative

~와 관련지은, ~에 따라서 본

considered in relation to or proportional to something else

Ringle Tip

The word is used when one thing is being compared to another, and it is usually followed by the preposition “to.”

예문

The plan seemed more detailed and more likely to be executed smoothly relative to the other alternatives.

그 계획은 다른 대안들보다 더 구체적이었고, 순조롭게 진행될 수 있을 것 같다.

예문

Relative to other products, the recently launched product generated higher profits.

다른 제품들과는 다르게 최근 출시된 신제품은 더 높은 수익을 돌려줬다.

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