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Anne.숑 · 동아이 [ 4과 ] 본문4 Earth Hour: one hour from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on a day in March ➊ Today, governments around the world recommend that we join hands in an effort to reduce light pollution. ❷ In a global movement called “Earth Hour,” people all around the world turn off unnecessary lights for one hour from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on a day in March. ❸ But you don't have to wait fo..

Anne.숑 · 동아이 [ 4과 ] 본문3 Light Pollution: animals, plants, and people are affected ➊ Plants are also victims of light pollution. ❷ Plants use light from the sun for photosynthesis, but they also need darkness to rest and create the chemicals necessary for their daily functioning. ❸ Artificial lighting reduces the production of these chemicals and alters the flowering cycle. ❹ Ultimately,..

Anne.숑 · 동아이 [ 4과 ] 본문2 - 2 ➊ Not only does light pollution take away the beauty of the night, but it also harms the environment and the creatures living in it. ❷ For example, birds that are active at night have difficulty navigating the night skies because of light pollution. ❸ These birds depend on light from the moon and the stars to find the right direction. ❹ Artificial lighting co..

Anne.숑 · 동아이 [ 4과 ] 본문1 - 2, 2 - 1 ➊ Some people may innocently wonder, "What’s the big deal? ❷ The glow makes it easier to see at night." ❸ No one could argue with the fact that light allows people to see better in the dark. ❹ But what they fail to realize is that the glow actually robs them of their stars. ❺ The glow increases the brightness of the dark areas of the sky, which reduces..

Anne.숑 · 동아이 [ 4과 ] 본문1 - 1 The Dark Side of Light ➊ What images come to mind when you think of pollution? ❷ Skies filled with smoke? ❸ Plastic bottles floating in the ocean? ❹ Maybe chemicals buried in the soil? ❺ We are all familiar with environmental problems such as air, water and land pollution. ➏ But there is another type of pollution that has been ignored by many because of its s..

Anne.숑 · 동아이__[ 3과 ]__본문5 How can we deliver the soap we made to the people that need it? We can take the soap to local community centers that send it to countries that need soap. This way, we can get people to wash their hands at important times such as before eating or after using the bathroom. (Wait! Did I wash my hands after using the bathroom today?) I hope our soap can help people..

Anne.숑 · 동아이 [ 3과 ] 본문4 Jiwoo's Story As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself, the other for helping others. - Audrey Hepburn In the school volunteer club today, we made natural soap. We had so much fun making beautifully colored soap with oil, water, and other ingredients. I made yellow soap using lemons and some students used chocolate fo..

Anne.숑 · 동아이__[ 3과 ]__본문3 "Could you read the expiration date on this bottle for me?" He brought the camera close to the bottle. I could see the date―March 5. I said, "That's way too old. It's three weeks past the expiration date." He said, "No wonder it smelled funny. Off to the trash it goes. Thank you so much." I replied, "You're welcome. Have a nice day." He said smiling, "Thanks to..

Anne.숑 · 동아이 [ 3과 ] 본문2 Steve's Life We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give. - Winston Churchill I found the most interesting app today! It's an app that connects the blind with sighted helpers through a video call. I installed the app, set the language to English, and waited. How It Work Having dinner with my family, I heard my phone ring. I realized it was..

Anne.숑 · 동아이 [ 3과 ] 본문1 Help Is Just Next Door What comes to mind when you think of volunteering? Most of us picture something that is grand, serious, and time-consuming. That line of thinking makes it very easy to come up with excuses for not volunteering, saying, “I don't have the time. I don't have the energy." But volunteering does not have to be that difficult. It can be easy and e..

Anne숑 · 동아이 [ 2과 ] 본문5 Take what she says with a grain of salt. Meaning: Don't believe everything she says. Story Behind It: Long, long ago, there lived a king who feared being poisoned by his enemies. So, he created a recipe for a remedy against poison. His recipe contained seventy-two ingredients, including leaves of trees and nuts. In the last line of his recipe, he wrote with a grai..

Anne숑 · 동아이 [ 2과 ] 본문4-2 Her father is the big cheese in this company. Meaning: Her father is a very important person in this company. Story Behind It: The expression the big cheese most likely came from the U.S. in the early 20th century. Back then, it was common practice to display a big wheel of cheese at a large public event for some time. It would then be ceremonially cut up at a l..

Anne숑 · 동아이 [ 2과 ] 본문4-1 Who brings home the bacon in your house? Meaning: Who supports your family financially? Story Behind It: There was a couple living in England in the 1100s. The couple loved each other so much that a priest awarded them some bacon. From then on, any couple who did not argue with each other for a year and a day was also awarded bacon. Since bacon was very expensiv..

Anne숑 · 동아이 [ 2과 ] 본문3 The driverless car is the greatest thing since sliced bread. Meanings: The driverless car is a wonderful invention. Story Behind It: Although bread has fed mankind for over 30,000 years, it was not mass-produced until the Industrial Revolution. Even after the Industrial Revolution brought the convenience of factory-produced bread to the dining table, people still ..

Anne숑 · 동아이 [ 2과 ] 본문2 She had egg on her face. Meaning: She was very embarrassed. Story Behind It: Long ago, some crowds were overly responsive to theatrical performances. When they did not like the performance, they threw things at the performer, sometimes even eggs! Needless to say, having egg on the face was very embarrassing. Not only did the appearance look funny, but it also mean..

Anne숑 · 동아이 [ 2과 ] 본문1 Can you think of any English expressions about food? It's a piece of cake! Food expressions are all around us. We can even find them on the breakfast table. Take a look, for example, at the popular Western breakfast dish, Eggs Benedict. It is made with eggs, bread, Canadian bacon, salt, and sometimes cheese. Did you know that each of these ingredients has its own ..

Anne숑 · 동아이__[ 1과 ]__본문5__ Team Up Cindy Bryant, School Orchestra Conductor In today's society, we have to learn to live in harmony with others. Whether it's a class project or a sports activity, you will have many chances to work together with your classmates toward a common goal. Working in groups is never easy, but it can yield results beyond your wildest imagination. Recognize one a..

Anne숑 · 동아이__[ 1과 ]__본문4__ Respect yourself Ben Gruwell, Student Body President The future has great things in store for you. Your path to greatness may not seem clear at the moment, but you can and will accomplish great things. For the time being, what really matters is how you feel about yourself. Value yourself, whoever you are and whatever you do. A positive, optimistic attitude can..

Anne숑 · 동아이__[ 1과 ]__본문3-2__ Ask for Help Ms. Potter, Ruki's Mother Believe it or not, I was once a young and confused student, like you. Whenever I was lost in high school, Ms. Benitez, my English teacher, was there to point me in the right direction. High school is full of excitement, pressure, and anxiety. But do you know who watches the highs and lows of each and every student? Your..

Anne숑 · 동아이__[ 1과 ]__본문3-1__ Try New Things Ms. Daniels, Language Arts Teacher Are you looking for something exciting to do at your new school? Then look no further! There are many great clubs and activities waiting for you. Getting involved in them will give you a great opportunity to learn new things, meet new people, and find what you're really passionate about. For many students, a ..