Houseplants The indoor houseplant boom 반려 식물 실내화초 가꾸기 열풍 Discussion Questions Q1 In your own words, please briefly summarize the article. Q2 Are you a houseplant fan, and if so, what types do you have? What do you like/not like about them? Q3 Have you noticed an increase in the popularity of houseplants? Q4 Why do you think the COVID-19 pandemic has seen a boom in houseplant sales? Q5 Are you familiar with, and do you follow any “plantfluencers” on social media? What do you think is their appeal? Q6 What do you think of the South Korean government’s “pet plants” program? Q7 Do you think the popularity of houseplants will be a long-term or short-term trend? Q8 If you have a question or questions that you'd like to discuss during your class, please write them down. Expressions quasi- 유사 seemingly/almost like the thing described but not really/completely Ringle Tip This prefix can be used with adjectives and nouns. 예문 1 The political party’s rhetoric has taken on a quasi-religious feel. 그 정당의 주장은 점차 유사 종교단체 같은 느낌을 띠게 되었다. 예문 2 My old school uniform was quasi-military in style. 내가 다니던 학교의 교복은 꼭 군복 같다. self-care 자기 돌봄 a conscious act and effort to promote and care for one’s physical, mental and emotional health Ringle Tip This term can be used as both an adjective eg. “self-care tips” and a noun eg. “a form of self-care” 예문 1 More and more companies are encouraging their employees to partake in self-care. 점점 더 많은 회사들이 직원들로 하여금 자기 돌봄에 신경쓰고 참여하기를 장려하고 있다. 예문 2 For me, exercising is a great form of self-care as it allows me to keep fit but also relieve stress. 나한테 운동은 아주 좋은 자기 돌봄의 방법이다. 체력을 단련시키고 스트레스를 완화해주기 때문이다. green thumb 화초 가꾸는 재능 an ability to successfully grow plants and an aptitude for gardening Ringle Tip This idiom is most often used with the verb ‘to have’ and in British English you may hear the slightly different term ‘green finger’. 예문 1 My mother had a green thumb — her garden always looked amazing. 우리 엄마는 식물 가꾸는 데 타고난 재주가 있어서 엄마의 정원은 항상 멋지다. 예문 2 My friend said I didn’t need a green thumb to grow this plant but I still managed to kill it. 이 식물을 기르는 데는 특별히 화초 가꾸는 재능이 필요없다고 친구가 말했지만 나는 그 식물을 죽이고 말았다. |
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