OOU - 온라인 영어 교육

Lesson 17

Animals: Hippopotamus

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Lesson 17

. Animals: Hippopotamus

Hippopotamus amphibus

Intermediate 25 min Speaking 75%

3 min

Warm-up

Talk about these questions with your teacher.
선생님과 이야기해 보세요.

Do you have any pets?
반려동물이 있나요?
What is your favorite animal?
가장 좋아하는 동물은?

3 min

Key Vocabulary

Learn these words from today's lesson.
오늘 레슨의 주요 단어를 배워봅시다.

numerous existing in large numbers; many 수많은, 다수의 Hippos were once numerous in African rivers, but their population has declined sharply.

sparsely thinly; in small amounts spread over a large area 드물게, 희박하게 The hippo's body is so sparsely covered with hair that its skin looks completely bare.

exude to release or discharge slowly through the surface 분비하다, 스며 나오다 The pores on a hippo's skin exude a red, oily moisture that acts as natural sunscreen.

specific gravity the density of a substance compared to water 비중 (물 대비 밀도) Due to its high specific gravity, the hippo can sink to the bottom and walk along the riverbed.

submerge to go completely under the surface of water 물속에 잠기다, 가라앉다 Hippos can submerge themselves for up to five minutes before coming up to breathe.

refuge a place of shelter and protection, especially for wildlife 보호구역, 피난처 Many endangered species survive only in wildlife refuges where hunting is prohibited.

5 min

Reading

Read the passage with your teacher.
선생님과 함께 지문을 읽어보세요.

Hippopotamus amphibus
Once numerous in all African rivers and streams with deep water, the hippo is now largely restricted to natural parks and wildlife refuges. This huge animal averages between 1,100-1,400 kg and can weigh as much as 3,200 kg. Its body is so sparsely covered by hair that it appears naked. On its skin are pores which exude droplets of moisture containing red pigment. As light is reflected through these droplets they appear red, giving rise to the statement that hippos “sweat blood.”
The hippopotamus is perfectly at home in the water, mating and giving birth there. Due to its specific gravity, it can submerge itself completely and walk on the bottom of the river. It comes up on land to feed on grasses and crops, mainly at night, and is most dangerous when it feels cut off from its watery environment.

3 min

Korean Trap! / 한국인 실수 교정

Common mistakes Korean speakers make.
한국인이 자주 하는 실수를 알아봅시다.

❌ The hippo's weight is 3,200 kg maximum. It is a very big animal.

✅ The hippo can weigh as much as 3,200 kg. It is a huge animal.

한국어에서는 "최대 3,200kg"처럼 '최대'라는 단어를 직역해서 "maximum"을 쓰기 쉽습니다. 하지만 영어에서는 "as much as" 또는 "up to"가 훨씬 자연스럽습니다. 또한 "big"은 일상적인 표현이고, 압도적인 크기를 강조할 때는 "huge", "enormous", "massive" 같은 단어를 사용하세요.

5 min

Discussion

Discuss with your teacher.
선생님과 토론해 보세요.

The passage says hippos are now largely restricted to parks and refuges. Why do you think their habitat has been reduced, and what can be done to protect them?
지문에 따르면 하마는 현재 대부분 공원과 보호구역에서만 살고 있습니다. 왜 서식지가 줄어들었다고 생각하며, 하마를 보호하기 위해 무엇을 할 수 있을까요?
Hippos are described as "most dangerous when cut off from water." Have you ever heard stories about hippos being dangerous to humans? Why do you think they are considered one of Africa's most dangerous animals?
하마는 "물에서 차단되었다고 느낄 때 가장 위험하다"고 묘사됩니다. 하마가 사람에게 위험했다는 이야기를 들어본 적 있나요? 왜 하마가 아프리카에서 가장 위험한 동물 중 하나라고 생각하나요?
The hippo has a unique adaptation — its skin exudes red moisture that looks like "sweating blood." What other surprising animal adaptations do you know about?
하마는 독특한 적응 능력이 있는데, 피부에서 "피땀"처럼 보이는 붉은 수분을 분비합니다. 여러분이 알고 있는 다른 놀라운 동물의 적응 능력에는 무엇이 있나요?

Lesson Summary / 수업 요약

Today's Topic: . Animals: Hippopotamus

Level: Intermediate (??)

Review this lesson before your next class! / 다음 수업 전에 복습하세요!