[Extra Topics for Study Groups]
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What makes some gifts more special than others?
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How can you pick a great gift that doesn’t cost too much?
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Do you prefer a gift or a gift certificate? Explain your preference.
STEP 1
Talk about a memorable gift you got from someone.
기억에 남는 선물에 대해 이야기해 주세요.
[Response]
I was born in the winter, so my birthday is always in the cold wintertime. I’ve received a lot of warm clothes and gloves as birthday gifts. Once, a friend gave me a lovely muffler. She made the muffler by hand. It must have taken a long time. I was all the more thankful because it was such a thoughtful gift. The muffler is still my most treasured gift.
[해석]
나는 겨울에 태어나서, 생일을 항상 추운 겨울에 맞이한다. 그러다 보니 따뜻한 옷이나 장갑 등를 생일선물로 많이 받았다. 한번은 친구가 예쁜 목도리를 선물해 줬다. 그런데, 그 목도리를 친구가 직접 손으로 만든 것이라고 했다. 무척이나 많은 시간을 들였을 것 같았다. 선물에 들인 그 정성 때문에 더욱 고마웠다. 지금도 내가 가장 아까는 선물은 그 목도리다.
[Key Vocabulary & Expressions]
cold wintertime 추운 겨울철
warm clothes 따뜻한 옷
make something by hand ~을 손으로 직접 만들다
take a long time 오래 걸리다
all the more 더더욱
thoughtful gift 사려 깊은 선물
most treasured 가장 아끼는
[Pattern Practice]
- make something by hand ~을 손으로 직접 만들다
■ She made the muffler by hand.
■ This restaurant makes pasta by hand, so it tastes better.
■ Instead of buying a card, I made it by hand.
- all the more 더더욱
■ I was all the more thankful.
■ The view was all the more beautiful because of the snow.
■ The gift was all the more meaningful because I hadn’t expected it.
- most treasured 가장 아까는
■ The muffler is still my most treasured gift.
■ My mother shared her most treasured recipe with me.
■ This jacket is the most treasured item of clothing I have.
STEP 2
Talk about what you think about when you buy a present for someone.
누군가에게 선물을 사 줄 때 고려하는 것들에 대해 이야기해 주세요.
[Response]
When I choose a gift, I think first and foremost whether it’s something the recipient really needs. Even a great gift does not count for much if the person who receives it doesn’t use it a lot. After I decide on an item, I search online for the best product. I often give items that I know inside and out, or that I’ve used before. This is because I know what the product has to offer. Seeing someone happy to be on the receiving end of a gift makes me feel good, too. In particular, giving my parents gifts gives me a warm feeling.
[해석]
나는 선물을 고를 때 받는 사람이 정말 필요한 물건인지를 가장 먼저 생각한다. 아무리 좋은 선물이라도 받는 사람이 별로 사용할 일이 없으면 큰 의미가 없기 때문이다. 일단 품목을 고르고 나면, 인터넷으로 검색해서 가장 좋은 제품을 고른다. 내가 아주 잘 알거나, 미리 써 본 물건을 선물하는 경우도 자주있다. 누구보다 그 제품의 좋은 점을 잘 알기 때문이다. 선물을 받은 상대방이 좋아하는 모습을 보면 나도 무척이나 기분이 좋아진다. 특히 부모님께 선물을 사 드릴 때 기분이 좋다.
[Key Vocabulary & Expressions]
first and foremost 가장 먼저
not count for much 큰 의미가 없다
decide on ~으로 결정하다
search online 인터넷 검색을 하다
know inside and out 속속들이 잘 알다
what something has to offer ~의 장점, 차별성
on the receiving end 받는 쪽인
give someone a warm feeling ~의 기분이 좋아지게 하다
[Pattern Practice]
- not count for much 큰 의미가 없다
■ Even a great gift does not count for much if the person who receives it doesn’t use it a lot.
■ I did poorly on the test, but thankfully it does not count for much.
■ All of our effort did not count for much because we were late.
- know inside and out 속속들이 잘 알다
■ I often give items that I know inside and out.
■ It’s a topic I already know inside and out, so I’m not nervous.
■ This is a book that I know inside and out because I’ve read it so often.
- what something has to offer ~의 장점, 차별성
■ This is because I know what the product has to offer.
■ I read reviews to see what the phone had to offer.
■ It was such a popular bakery that we went to see what it has to offer.
[Expression of the Day]
It’s the thought that counts.
마음이 중요한 거지.
A: What did your boyfriend get you for your birthday? Do you like it?
B: It’s a sweater. I like the design a lot, but it doesn’t fit. It’s much too big for me.
A: It’s the thought that counts. Besides, if the size is the problem, you can just exchange it.
B: You’re right. 1 should go to the store, but I’m so busy this week.
A: 남자 친구가 생일 선물로 뭐 줬어? 마음에 들어?
B: 스웨터야. 디자인은 아주 좋은데, 안 맞아. 내가 입기에 너무 커.
A: 마음이 중요한 거지. 게다가 사이즈가 문제라면 그냥 교환하면 되잖아.
B: 맞아. 가게에 가 봐야 되는데, 이번 주는 워낙 바빠서.
[Composition Practice]
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우리 엄마는 아직도 간장을 직접 손으로 만드신다. (make something by hand)
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수영을 하다가 가장 아까는 반지를 잃어버렸어 (most treasured)
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여기는 내가 아주 잘 아는 동네야 (know inside and out)
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우리는 그의 장점이 무엇인지 알아보기 위해 면접을 진행했다. (what something has to offer)