[Short] Being in Nature

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Benefits for health

Updated: 2025.10.30

2 min read · Intermediate

[Short] Being in Nature

[짧은 지문] 자연과 함께하기

Articles

Time spent in nature can boost physical and mental well-being

Videos

How Being Outdoors Improves Your Health The mental health benefits of nature with Dr Julie Smith 🌲 The Green Planet 🌱 BBC

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?

How often do you spend time in nature each week?

일주일에 얼마나 자주 자연 속에서 시간을 보내시나요?

What do you usually do when you go outside (for example, walk, sit, or exercise)?

밖에 나가면 주로 무엇을 하시나요? (예: 걷기, 앉아서 쉬기, 운동하기 등)

How does being in nature make you feel?

자연 속에 있을 때 어떤 기분이 드시나요?

What kinds of natural places do you like the most (parks, beaches, mountains, gardens, etc.)?

공원, 해변, 산, 정원 등 중에서 자연의 어떤 장소를 가장 좋아하시나요?

Have you ever felt less stressed after spending time outside? When?

밖에서 시간을 보낸 후 스트레스가 줄어든 적이 있으신가요? 그게 언제였나요?

Why do you think many people today spend less time outdoors?

요즘 많은 사람들이 예전보다 밖에서 보내는 시간이 줄어든 이유는 무엇이라고 생각하시나요?

How can cities make it easier for people to enjoy nature?

사람들이 자연을 더 쉽게 즐길 수 있도록 하려면 도시 차원에서는 어떤 노력을 할 수 있을까요?

Q10

What is one small thing you could do this week to spend more time outdoors?

이번 주에 자연 속에서 더 많은 시간을 보내기 위해 할 수 있는 작은 일 한 가지는 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

immerse

to deeply involve oneself in an activity or experience; to submerge in a liquid

Ví dụ

She decided to immerse herself in studying French culture.

Ví dụ

The painter was so immersed in his work that he lost track of time.

accounting for

explaining or giving the reason for something; representing a portion of a total

Ví dụ

Tourism is accounting for nearly 10% of the country’s economy.

Ví dụ

Thank you for accounting for the unexpected expenses in the report.

basking

enjoying warmth, praise, or attention in a relaxed and happy way

Ví dụ

The cat was basking in the sunlight by the window.

Ví dụ

He stood on stage, basking in the applause of the audience.

proliferation

a rapid increase or spread of something

Ví dụ

The proliferation of smartphones has changed how people communicate.

Ví dụ

There’s been a proliferation of online courses in recent years.

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