Follow Your Dream
🌟 나의 꿈 찾기
사진작가 David Parker가 자신의 꿈을 찾고 실현해 가는 과정을 통해, 꿈을 좇는 데 필요한 자세(마음을 따르기, 노력하기, 용기 내기)를 배우는 단원.
💬 핵심 표현 (Functions)
Have you ever visited Jeju-do?
제주도에 가 본 적 있니?
Yes, I have. / No, I haven't.
응, 있어. / 아니, 없어.
I've visited Jeju-do. The island is beautiful.
나는 제주도에 가 봤어. 그 섬은 아름다워.
I hope you can visit there sometime.
언젠가 너도 거기 가 볼 수 있길 바라.
I hope I can visit there again.
거기에 다시 가 보면 좋겠어.
📖 본문 정독
Find a Dream and Live It! — 🔊 버튼으로 발음을 들으며 학습해 보세요
1Hello, everyone. My name is David Parker, and I'm a photographer. Today, I'm going to tell you how I found my dream and realized it. I hope my story can inspire you.
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Hello, everyone. My name is David Parker, and I'm a photographer. Today, I'm going to tell you how I found my dream and realized it. I hope my story can inspire you.
2When I was young, I loved stars. I also liked taking pictures. However, I never thought these things could lead to a job. In fact, I didn't have a dream at all.
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When I was young, I loved stars. I also liked taking pictures. However, I never thought these things could lead to a job. In fact, I didn't have a dream at all.
3When I had to decide on a major in college, I chose engineering. Being an engineer looked OK. After college, I got a job at an engineering company. It was a stable job, but I didn't know whether I really enjoyed it.
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When I had to decide on a major in college, I chose engineering. Being an engineer looked OK. After college, I got a job at an engineering company. It was a stable job, but I didn't know whether I really enjoyed it.
4Everything changed when I went on vacation to Iceland one winter. There I got a chance to see the Northern Lights. The lights were amazing, and I took many pictures of the dancing lights in the sky. For the first time in many years, I could feel my heart beating fast.
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Everything changed when I went on vacation to Iceland one winter. There I got a chance to see the Northern Lights. The lights were amazing, and I took many pictures of the dancing lights in the sky. For the first time in many years, I could feel my heart beating fast.
5After I came back, I entered a photo contest with the pictures I took in Iceland. Surprisingly, I won first prize, and this gave me a chance to think about my life. I realized that taking pictures made me happy. Suddenly, I wanted to become a good photographer, so I started to learn more about photography. After years of trial and error, I got better, and I began to do some part-time work as a photographer.
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After I came back, I entered a photo contest with the pictures I took in Iceland. Surprisingly, I won first prize, and this gave me a chance to think about my life. I realized that taking pictures made me happy. Suddenly, I wanted to become a good photographer, so I started to learn more about photography. After years of trial and error, I got better, and I began to do some part-time work as a photographer.
6Then one day, I made a bold decision. I quit my job and decided to take pictures for a living. I wasn't sure if I could succeed, but I decided to try. I really wanted to do something that made me happy.
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Then one day, I made a bold decision. I quit my job and decided to take pictures for a living. I wasn't sure if I could succeed, but I decided to try. I really wanted to do something that made me happy.
7Now, I'm a professional photographer, and I'm happy.
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Now, I'm a professional photographer, and I'm happy.
8So do you want to find a dream and realize it? Here's some advice to help you. First, follow your heart. Think about what you like to do and what makes you happy. In my case, it was taking pictures of stars. Second, work hard. Pursuing a dream is not easy. I became a photographer through hard work. Third, be bold. You need courage to make decisions that will change your life. I was afraid but I took a chance. I truly hope you can find a dream, pursue it, and live it!
▼ 한국어 해석 보기
So do you want to find a dream and realize it? Here's some advice to help you. First, follow your heart. Think about what you like to do and what makes you happy. In my case, it was taking pictures of stars. Second, work hard. Pursuing a dream is not easy. I became a photographer through hard work. Third, be bold. You need courage to make decisions that will change your life. I was afraid but I took a chance. I truly hope you can find a dream, pursue it, and live it!
🗂 핵심 단어 (25)
전체 단어장 →✏ 핵심 문법
whether 또는 if는 '~인지 (아닌지)'라는 뜻의 명사절을 이끌어 동사의 목적어로 쓰일 수 있다. or not과 함께 쓰기도 한다.
- 주어 + 동사(know, wonder, ask, be sure 등) + whether/if + 주어 + 동사
- 주어 자리·전치사 뒤에서는 if를 쓸 수 없고 whether만 가능 (하지만 중3 단계에선 보통 동사의 목적어로 사용)
- whether 뒤에는 to부정사도 올 수 있다 (whether to+동사원형)
I didn't know whether I really enjoyed it.
내가 그것을 정말 즐기고 있는지 알 수 없었다.
He wants to know whether/if Chris will come to the meeting.
그는 Chris가 모임에 올지 알고 싶어 한다.
I wonder whether/if Mom is home now.
엄마가 지금 집에 계신지 궁금하다.
Mike isn't sure whether/if he has his passport with him.
Mike는 여권을 가지고 있는지 확실하지 않다.
to부정사가 (대)명사 뒤에서 명사를 꾸며 '~할, ~하는'의 의미를 나타낸다.
- 명사 + to + 동사원형: '~할 (명사)'
- 수식하는 명사가 전치사의 목적어일 때는 전치사를 빠뜨리지 말 것 (a house to live IN)
- -thing/-one/-body로 끝나는 대명사를 형용사+to부정사가 함께 꾸미는 어순: something cold to drink
I got a chance to see the Northern Lights.
나는 북극광을 볼 기회를 얻었다.
I have many things to do now.
나는 지금 할 일이 많다.
He didn't have the movie to watch.
그는 볼 영화가 없었다.
She has no time to sleep these days.
그녀는 요즘 잘 시간이 없다.