Build Your House
BUILD YOUR HOUSE
Practice English with your teacher
Warm-up
Talk about these questions with your teacher.
선생님과 이야기해 보세요.
- At what age do you think people should retire?
사람들이 몇 살에 은퇴해야 한다고 생각하시나요? - What would you like to do after you retire?
은퇴 후에 무엇을 하고 싶으세요?
Vocabulary
Listen and repeat after your teacher.
선생님을 따라 읽어보세요.
Reading
Read the passage with your teacher.
선생님과 함께 지문을 읽어보세요.
An elderly carpenter was ready to retire. He told his employer-contractor of his plans to leave the house-building business to live a more leisurely life with his wife and enjoy his extended family. He would miss the paycheck each week, but he wanted to retire. They could get by.
The contractor was sorry to see his good worker go & asked if he could build just one more house as a personal favor. The carpenter said yes, but over time it was easy to see that his heart was not in his work. He resorted to shoddy workmanship and used inferior materials. It was an unfortunate way to end a dedicated career.
When the carpenter finished his work, his employer came to inspect the house. Then he handed the front-door key to the carpenter and said, "This is your house... my gift to you."
The carpenter was shocked!
What a shame! If he had only known he was building his own house, he would have done it all so differently.
So it is with us. We build our lives, a day at a time, often putting less than our best into the building. Then, with a shock, we realize we have to live in the house we have built. If we could do it over, we would do it much differently.
But, you cannot go back. You are the carpenter, and every day you hammer a nail, place a board, or erect a wall. Someone once said, "Life is a do-it-yourself project." Your attitudes, and the choices you make today, help build the "house" you will live in tomorrow. Therefore, Build wisely!
Comprehension Check
Answer the questions about what you read.
읽은 내용에 대한 질문에 답해 보세요.
- Why did the elderly carpenter wants to retire from his work? 2.What did the contractor ask for the elderly carpenter? 3.What is the moral lesson of the article?
- If you will ask to build your own house, what does it looks likje? And why? Elderly: an elderly person Leisurely: freedom provided by the cessation of activities; especially: time free from work or duties Inferior: of poor quality Dedicated: to commit to a goal or way of life Examples:1. He is one of the eldest member of the family. 2.We had aleisurely stroll in the park every weekends. 3.She has an inferiority complex. 4.Nhe is so dedicated in his carrer. Are there any parks near your home? Describe each room of your home. Do you like the place where you are living? Why or why not? Do you like to keep pets in your home? How are homes different in your home country and in this country? How have you changed your home since you've started living there? How long have you lived where you are living now? How many different homes have you lived in? Which one did you like the best? Why? Which one did you like the least? Why? How many rooms are there in your house? How much is your rent? (Some people may not consider this to be a polite question.) If you could change anything about your present home, what would it be? Is your home in a convenient location? What changes would you like to make to your home? What do you like about your home? What don't you like? What do you think is the worst color for a living room?
Korean Trap! / 한국인 실수 교정
Common mistakes Korean speakers make.
한국인이 자주 하는 실수를 알아봅시다.
"near"은 전치사 "from"과 함께 쓰지 않습니다. "close to"가 자연스럽습니다.
Discussion
Share your thoughts with your teacher.
선생님과 의견을 나눠보세요.
- Should the retirement age be raised to 65 or 70? What are the pros and cons?
정년을 65세 또는 70세로 올려야 할까요? 장단점은 무엇인가요? - Is it fair to extend the retirement age when young people need jobs too?
젊은 사람들도 일자리가 필요한데 정년을 연장하는 것이 공정한가요? - Do you think elderly parents should live with their children? Why or why not?
노부모가 자녀와 함께 살아야 한다고 생각하시나요? 이유는요? - What kind of financial preparation is needed for a comfortable retirement?
편안한 은퇴를 위해 어떤 재정적 준비가 필요한가요?
Lesson Summary / 수업 요약
Today's Topic: BUILD YOUR HOUSE
Level: High Intermediate (H.I)
Review this lesson before your next class! / 다음 수업 전에 복습하세요!