The Ass And His Purchaser (A Fable)
THE ASS AND HIS PURCHASER (A FABLE)
Practice English with your teacher
Warm-up
Talk about these questions with your teacher.
선생님과 이야기해 보세요.
- Have you ever done something that made you feel guilty afterward?
나중에 죄책감이 들었던 일을 한 적이 있나요? - Do you think there are situations where a small lie is acceptable?
작은 거짓말이 허용되는 상황이 있다고 생각하시나요?
Vocabulary
Listen and repeat after your teacher.
선생님을 따라 읽어보세요.
Reading
Read the passage with your teacher.
선생님과 함께 지문을 읽어보세요.
A man who wanted to buy an Ass went to market and coming across a likely- looking beast arranged with the owner that he should be allowed to take him home on trial to see what he was like. When he reached home, he put him into his stable along with the other asses. The newcomer took a look around and immediately went and chose a place next to the laziest and greediest beast in the stable. When the master saw this he put a halter on him at once, and led him off and handed him over to his owner again. The latter was a good deal surprised to seem him back so soon and said "Why do you mean to say you have tested him already?" "I don't want to put him through any more tests" replied the other. "I could see what sort of beast he is from the companion he chose for himself."
Moral1. A man is known by the company he keeps. 2. A man is known by the company he keeps. - Your friends reflect your own likes and dislikes, capabilities and etc.1. How did the man decide to keep or not keep the Ass?
Comprehension Check
Answer the questions about what you read.
읽은 내용에 대한 질문에 답해 보세요.
- Why did the man decide to not keep the Ass?
- Is it right or the wrong decision?
- Do you agree with the morals that were given? Why or why not?
- If you come across a man who is selling an ass would you like to buy one?1. His favorite pet is an ass.
- Don't worry I will come across with this problem.
- I want to take home on something between these couples.
- Where's the stable? "There you are."
- Peter is a live newcomer in the campus.
- There are a lot of people that become greedy in power.
- Where is my pet's halter?
- If you need companion just let me know my friend.
- The businessman in Makati markets his new innovations.
- Let's take care of those endanger animals.Do you have any stories / fables in your culture that has a similar message? If so, try to tell the story or fable in English. Tell a story of when you chose not to be friends with someone. Explain why.Do you like to take care of an ass? Why or why not.If you are in a man’s position what are you going to do?What lesson did you learn from the story?
Korean Trap! / 한국인 실수 교정
Common mistakes Korean speakers make.
한국인이 자주 하는 실수를 알아봅시다.
"agree"는 동사이므로 앞에 "am/is/are"를 붙이지 않습니다.
Discussion
Share your thoughts with your teacher.
선생님과 의견을 나눠보세요.
- Is it ever acceptable to do something wrong if no one will know about it? Explain your view.
아무도 모를 일이라면 잘못된 일을 해도 괜찮은 경우가 있나요? 의견을 설명해 주세요. - Would you betray a friend to save your own life? Why or why not?
자신의 목숨을 구하기 위해 친구를 배신하시겠어요? 이유는요? - Do you think people with a strong conscience are happier than those without one?
양심이 강한 사람이 그렇지 않은 사람보다 더 행복하다고 생각하시나요? - Should a soldier follow orders even if they go against his conscience?
군인이 양심에 어긋나더라도 명령을 따라야 할까요?
Lesson Summary / 수업 요약
Today's Topic: THE ASS AND HIS PURCHASER (A FABLE)
Level: High Intermediate (H.I)
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