[Extra Topics for Study Groups]
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How have your future goals changed as you have gotten older?
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Do kids these days have different future goals compared to the past? Explain your answer.
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What would you like your children to become in the future? Why do you feel that way?
STEP 1
Talk about what you wanted to become when you were a child.
어린 시절의 장래 희망에 대해 이아기해 주세요.
[Response]
When I was young, I dreamed of becoming a scientist. I came to have that dream after reading biographies of famous scientists. I dreamed of studying hard and coming up with important discoveries or inventions. When I wrote about my future dreams, I always wrote about becoming a scientist. Many kids of my age had similar dreams.
[해석]
나는 어렸을 때 과학자가 돠는 것이 꿈이었다. 유명한 과학자들에 대한 위인전을 읽고 그러한 꿈을 갖게 되었다. 공부를 열심히 해서 중대한 발견이나 발명을 하는 것이 꿈이었다. 장래 희망에 대해 글을 쓸 때도 항상 과학자가 돠는 꿈을 쓰곤 했다. 내 또래의 아이들 중에는 나와 비슷한 꿈을 가진 아이들이 많았다.
[Key Vocabulary & Expressions]
dream of ~을 꿈꾸다
come to ~하게 되다
biography of ～에 대한 전기
come up with ~을 고안해 내다
important discovery/invention 주요 발견/발명
a write about ~에 대해 글을 쓰다
of one’s age～ 와 같은 나이 또래의
[Pattern Practice]
- dream of～ 울 꿈꾸다
■ When I was young, I dreamed of becoming a scientist.
■ For many years, I dreamed of traveling to Europe.
■ Many kids dream of becoming idol stars these days.
- come up with ~을 고안해 내다
■ I wanted to come up with important discoveries.
■ We need to come up with a way to solve this problem.
■ He always comes up with interesting ideas.
- of one’s age ～와 같은 나이 또래의
■ Many kids of my age had similar dreams.
■ It’s hard for people of my age to make new friends.
■ It’s important for kids to socialize with others of their age.
STEP 2
Talk about typical future dreams of children these days.
요즘 어린이들의 일반적인 장래 희망에 대해 이야기해 주세요.
[Response]
When was young, kids mostly fantasized about becoming scientists or doctors. Then, Korea had an economic crisis in the 90s. More kids wanted stable jobs, like teachers, police officers and civil servants. Many parents want their kids to have specialized jobs, like lawyers. Recently, as kid experience various media, their dreams have become diversified. Today’s kids often want to become YouTubers or chefs. The preference for stable jobs is still around, but there is more variety.
[해석]
내가 어렸을 때, 아이들의 장래 희망은 주로 과학자나 의사였다. 그런데 90년대에 대한민국에 경제 위기가 닥쳤고, 그러면서 교사, 경찰, 공무원 같은 안정적인 직업을 선호하는 아이들이 많아졌다. 그리고 많은 부모들은 자녀들이 변호사와 같은 전문직에 종사하기를 희망한다. 최근 들어서, 아이들이 다양한 매체를 접하면서 장래 희망이 좀 더 다양해졌다. 요즘 아이들은 유튜버나 요리사가 되고 싶어 하는 경우도 많다. 여전히 안정적인 직업을 선호하는 경향이 있지만, 과거에 비해 더 다양해졌다.
[Key Vocabulary & Expressions]
fantasize about ~에 대해 꿈꾸다
economic crisis 경제 위기
stable job 안정적인 직장
civil servant 공무원
specialized job 전문직
various media 다양한 매체
become diversified 다양해지다
preference for ~에 대한 선호
still around 여전히 있는
[Pattern Practice]
- fantasize about ~에 대해 꿈꾸다
■ When I was young, kids mostly fantasized about becoming scientists or doctors.
■ I often fantasize about quitting my job.
■ I sometimes fantasize about what I would do if I won the lottery.
- stable job 안정적인 직장
■ More kids wanted stable jobs, like teachers, police officers and civil servants.
■ I wanted to find a stable job before I got married.
■ It’s not a stable job, but the work is very interesting.
- preference for ~에 대한 선호
■ The preference for stable jobs still exists.
■ I have a preference for meat, rather than fish.
■ If you have a preference for where you want to go, please tell me.
[Expression of the Day]
It’s never too late.
언제든 해 볼 수 있어.
A: Do you like your current job? what did you want to become when you were a child?
B: I really wanted to be a reporter. I still think about it sometimes.
A: It 's never too late. why don’t you take some classes and look for a new job?
B: I’m too scared to quit. What if I can’t get hired? I’m not single anymore.
A: 자금 직장은 마음에 들어? 어렸을 때는 장래 희망이 뭐였어?
B: 기자가 정말 되고 싶었어. 아직도 가끔은 그 생각해 보기도 해.
A: 언제든 해 볼 수 있어. 수업을 좀 듣고 새로운 직장을 알아보지 그래?
B: 그만두기가 너무 겁나. 취직이 안 되면 어떡해? 이젠 홀몸도 아니잖아.
[Composition Practice]
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이 문제에 대한 해결책이 떠오르지 않아. (come up with)
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내 나이대의 사람들은 보통 찢어진 청바지는 입지 않아. (of one’s age)
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나는 여행을 가고 싶은 곳에 대해 상상하는 것을 좋아한다. (fantasize about)
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직장이 안정적이기는 하지만, 별로 흥미롭지는 않아, (stable Job)