The Role Of Religion In Modern Society

고급 독해 (Middle Advanced)

Lesson 58

The Role Of Religion In Modern Society

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Lesson 58

THE ROLE OF RELIGION IN MODERN SOCIETY

Think critically and share your opinion

Middle Advanced 25 min Speaking 75%
3 min

Warm-up

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

  1. What aspect of today's topic challenges your existing assumptions the most?
  2. If you could change one thing about how society approaches this issue, what would it be?
4 min

Vocabulary

Listen and repeat after your teacher.
선생님을 따라 읽어보세요.

forgetful /fərˈɡɛtfəl/
apt to forget things; having a poor memory  |  잘 잊어버리는
The concept of forgetful is relevant to today's discussion.
tarnish /ˈtɑːrnɪʃ/
to damage or diminish the reputation of  |  손상시키다, 더럽히다
The concept of tarnish is relevant to today's discussion.
self_esteem /ˌsɛlf ɪˈstiːm/
confidence in one's own worth or abilities  |  자존감
The concept of self_esteem is relevant to today's discussion.
frustrated /ˈfrʌstreɪtɪd/
feeling upset or annoyed because of inability to change something  |  좌절한, 답답한
The concept of frustrated is relevant to today's discussion.
anxiety /æŋˈzaɪəti/
a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease  |  불안, 걱정
The concept of anxiety is relevant to today's discussion.
consequences /ˈkɑːnsəkwɛnsɪz/
results or effects of an action or condition  |  결과, 영향
The concept of consequences is relevant to today's discussion.
indifferent /ɪnˈdɪfərənt/
having no particular interest or concern  |  무관심한
The concept of indifferent is relevant to today's discussion.
5 min

Reading

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

As the world becomes more secular, the role of religion is changing. Some see religion as a source of community, morality, and comfort. Others view it as outdated, divisive, or even harmful.

3 min

Korean Trap! / 한국인 실수 교정

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

❌ She is married with a doctor.
✅ She is married to a doctor.

'married' 뒤에는 'to'를 씁니다. 'with'가 아닙니다. 한국어 '~와 결혼하다'의 영향입니다.

10 min

Discussion

Share your thoughts with your teacher.
선생님과 의견을 나눠보세요.

  1. Do you consider yourself religious or spiritual?
  2. What role does religion play in Korean society?
  3. Can a society function well without religion?
  4. Should religious beliefs influence laws and government policies?
  5. How has the role of religion changed over the past century?

Lesson Summary / 수업 요약

Today's Topic: THE ROLE OF RELIGION IN MODERN SOCIETY

Level: Middle Advanced (M.A)

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