'공부는평생/4000 Words'에 해당되는 글 9건

4000 Essential English Words 1

Unit 9: The Starfish

against [əˈɡeɪnst] prep. 

To be against something is to be touching it or opposed to it.

→ They both leaned against the wall.

beach [biːtʃ] n. 

The beach is a sandy or rocky place by the ocean.

→ The little girl built a sandcastle on the beach.

damage [ˈdamɪdʒ] v. 

To damage something is to break it.

→ The car was damaged in the accident.

discover [dɪˈskʌvə] v. 

To discover something is to find it for the first time.

→ I discovered some new information in this book!

emotion [ɪˈməʊʃ(ə)n] n. 

An emotion is how you feel.

→ Anger is a common emotion that we all feel.

fix [fɪks] v. 

To fix something is to make it work.

→ My dad has many tools to help him fix broken things.

frank [fraŋk] adj. 

If you are frank, you are being very honest.

→ The teacher had a frank discussion with her students.

identify [ʌɪˈdɛntɪfʌɪ] v. 

To identify something is to be able to name it.

→ I used the file to identify his name.

island [ˈʌɪlənd] n. 

An island is land in the middle of water.

→ Japan is a group of islands.

ocean [ˈəʊʃ(ə)n] n. 

The ocean is all of the salt water that surrounds land.

→ The ocean can make powerful waves.

perhaps [pəˈhaps] adv. 

Perhaps is used when you say that something could happen.

→ Perhaps I will eat an apple for lunch.

pleasant [ˈplɛz(ə)nt] adj. 

If something is pleasant, you enjoy it.

→ The character had a pleasant look on its face.

prevent [prɪˈvɛnt] v. 

To prevent something is to stop it from happening.

→ The handcuffs prevented me from moving my hands.

rock [rɒk] n. 

A rock is a hard thing in the dirt.

→ I stacked rocks on top of one another.

save [seɪv] v. 

To save something is to keep it from being hurt.

→ I want to help save the world.

step [stɛp] v. 

To step is to walk.

→ Be careful where you step.

still [stɪl] adv. 

Still is used when you say that a situation keeps going on.

→ They are still waiting in line to get tickets.

taste [teɪst] n. 

A taste is the flavor something makes in your mouth.

→ The taste of the fruit was sweet.

throw [θrəʊ] v. 

To throw something is to use your hand to make it go through the air.

→ The pitcher can throw the baseball very fast.

wave [weɪv] n. 

A wave is a line of water that moves higher than the rest of the water.

→ The water was filled with large blue waves.

THE STARFISH 

Last summer I took a trip to an island. I had a lot of fun. I sat and watched the waves and listened to the ocean. I learned to identify birds. I discovered pretty things and enjoyed the taste of new foods. It was a very nice time.

One evening I took a pleasant walk by the ocean. When the waves came in, many starfish* fell on the beach. Some starfish went back into the water, and they were safe. But other starfish were still on the sand. They would die if they did not get into the water. There were many starfish on the beach that night. It made me sad, but I knew I could not fix the problem. I stepped very carefully so I did not damage them.

Then I saw a little girl. She was also sad about the starfish. She wanted to prevent all of them from dying. She asked me if I could perhaps help her.

“To be frank, I don’t think we can do anything,” I said.

The little girl started to cry. She sat back against a rock and thought for a while. Finally, the emotion was gone. She stopped crying and stood up. Then she picked up a starfish and threw it into the water.

“What are you doing?” I asked her. But she did not answer me. She just threw as many starfish as she could. “You cannot save all of them!” I said.

She stopped to look at me. “No, I cannot save them all,” she replied. Then she picked up a very big starfish and said, “But I can save this one.” And then she smiled and threw the starfish as far as she could into the ocean.

*starfish - an animal shaped like a star that lives in the water

4000 Essential English Words 1

accept v. 

to accept something that is offered is to take it

→ I accepted the girls very nice gift

arrange v. 

to arrange things is to put them in the right place 

→ Please arrange the bowling bins in order so we can play

attend v. 

to attend something is to go to it

→ My sister and I attend the same school

balance v.

to balance something is to keep it from falling

→ We saw an elephant balance itself on a ball

contrast n.

contrast is the sharp difference between two things

→ The contrast between my parents is very noticeable

encourage v.

someone is to make them want to do something 

→ My football coach will encourage us when we are losing

familiar adj.

If someone or something is familiar to you, you know them well.

→ The two friends were very familiar with each other.

grab v.

to grab is to take hold of someone or something suddenly.

→ I grabbed a pear from the tree.

hang v.

to hang something is to keep it above the ground.

→ I drew a picture of my family, and my mother hung it on the wall.

huge adj.

If something is huge, it is very big.

→ At work, my father drives a huge truck.

necessary adj.

If something is necessary, you must do it.

→ It is necessary to have a passport when you travel to a foreign country.

pattern n.

A pattern is a way in which something is done or organized.

→ My pattern of brushing my teeth is the same as most people's.

propose v.

to propose something is to say that it should be done.

→ Santa Claus proposed that I try to be a good boy all year.

purpose n.

A purpose is the reason that you do something.

→ The purpose of exercising is to get into shape.

release v.

to release something is to stop holding it 

→ She released the bird from her hands.

require v.

to require something is to say that it is necessary.

→ We require teachers to have a university degree.

single adj.

If something is single, then there is only one.

→ I have a single key in my hand.

success n.

Success is doing something well that you choose to do.

→ My daughter was a big success at school.

tear v.

to tear something means to pull it apart.

→ It is easy to tear paper.

theory n.

A theory is an idea about how something works.

→ We talked about Einstein's theory of relativity in class.

How the Sun and the Moon Were Made

Do you ever wonder where the moon and the Sun came from? The Inuit people of Alaska have a theory.

They tell a story about a beautiful girl. She was very nice. In contrast, her brother was a mean little boy. One day he proposed something. "We should go to a party," he said. The girl accepted. First, it was necessary for her to prepare. She arranged her hair and put on nice clothes. This required a lot of time. But the girl worked hard, and soon she had success. She looked perfect.

They attended the party together. The girl was having fun. Later, she walked into the bathroom. Suddenly, the lights were turned off! Someone grabbed her hair and tore her clothes. She ran out of the bathroom. She wanted to know who did this to her.

Then she had an idea she fixed her hair again. This time it was even more beautiful. She even balanced beautiful jewels in it. She wanted to encourage the person to grab it again. She put black dirt in her hair. The purpose of this was to catch the person.

She went to the bathroom again, and it was the same pattern. The lights went off, and someone grabbed her hair. When he released it, his hand was black. The girl returned to the party. She knew there was only a single person with a black hand. When she saw that person, he was very familiar. It was her brother! 

He ran into the woods. The girl ran after him. They both carried fire so they could see in the dark. The smoke went into the air. As they ran, they grew. They became huge. Then they went into space when the girl's fire went out she hung in the sky. She became the moon, and her brother became the Sun. They chase each other

forever.

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allow v.

To allow something to happen means to let it happen.

→ Having a ticket will allow you to enter the show.

announce v.

To announce something is to make it known.

→ He announced to everyone his new idea for the company.

beside prep.

When someone or something is beside you, they are next to you.

→ The two brothers stood beside each other.

challenge n.

A challenge is something difficult to complete.

→ It was a challenge to climb to the top of the mountain.

claim v.

To claim means to say that something is true.

→ He claimed to know why the country's laws were weak.

condition n.

The condition of someone or something is the state that they are in.

→ The patient's condition was very good.

contribute v.

To contribute to something means to do something to make it successful.

→ We decided to contribute money to the new hospital.

difference n.

A difference is a way that something is not like other things.

→ The biggest difference between the birds is the color of their feathers.

divide v.

To divide something is to make it into smaller parts.

→ We divided the pizza.

expert n.

An expert is someone who is very good at doing something.

→ The wizard was an expert at magic.

famous adj.

If someone or something is famous, they are known to many people.

→ The Eiffel Tower in Paris is very famous.

force n.

Force is a person's strength or power.

→ He used all his force to try and open the door.

harm n.

Harm is hurt or problems caused to someone or something.

→ A hot iron can cause great harm if you are not careful.

lay v.

To lay means to put or place in a horizontal or flat position.

→ Don't lay your socks on the floor.

peace n.

Peace is a time without war.

→ A white dove is a symbol for peace.

prince n.

A prince is the son of a king.

→ The prince and the princess were married.

protect v.

To protect someone is to stop them from getting hurt.

→ Firemen protect us from fires.

sense v.

To sense something is to know about it without being told.

→ I could sense that he was watching me.

sudden adj.

When something is sudden, it happens very quickly.

→ He felt a sudden pain in his chest.

therefore adv.

Therefore means for this reason.

→ He is fat. Therefore, he will go on a diet.

The Best Prince

King Minos was very sick. His condition was getting worse. He had three sons. He loved them all. He had to announce who would become king.

Two of the princes stood waiting outside the king's room. Theseus was the oldest and strongest. He thought his father would make him king. Pelias, the second son, thought differently. He was an expert with weapons. He thought the king would choose him.

"When I'm king," Theseus told Pelias, "I'll let you contribute to the defense of our country. You can lead the army."

Pelias became angry. "Father knows I'm famous for my sword skills. He'll make me king."

"You?" Theseus yelled. "He won't choose you!"

"The kingdom is mine!" Pelias claimed. "Father will give it to meㅡor I'll use force to take it!"

Theseus made a sudden move to take out his sword. Then Pelias did the same.

"Beating me will be a challenge," Theseus said. "Fight me now. The winner gets the kingdom!"

Pelias agreed.

King Minos could hear his sons fighting. The youngest son, Jason, stood beside him. He sensed his father's sadness. The king laid his hand flat on Jason's arm.

"Your brothers fight too much," the king told him. "I must protect my kingdom from all harm. They'll divide it between them. The people won't know what to do. There'll be war. I can't allow either of them to be king. Therefore, I'm making you king. Your kindness has always made you special. It's the difference between you and your brothers. You can bring peace. They can't."

Then the king died. Theseus and Pelias heard that their youngest brother was king. They were surprised. They realized that their fighting was wrong. It had kept them from saying goodbye to their father. They agreed to have Jason as their king. He was the best choice.

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advantage n.

something that helps you to be better

→ Being tall is an advantage to a basketball player.

cause v. 

to make something happen

→ The cold weather caused her to get sick.

choice n.

the act or possibility of picking something

→ I had my choice of five doors to open.

community n. 

a group of people who live together

→ The kids from my community usually play together.

dead adj. 

to not be alive

→ A dead person is usually buried in the ground.

distance n.

the amount of space between two places or things

→ The distance between the Earth and the Moon is 384,400 kilometers.

escape v. 

to run away from something bad

→ The butterfly could not escape from the cage.

face v.

If you face a problem, you deal with it.

→ My sister and I have to find a better way to face our differences.

follow v. 

to go behind someone and go where they go

→ The little boy followed his mother home.

fright n.

the feeling of being scared

→ She was filed with fright.

ghost n.

the spirit of a dead person

→ Many people are afraid of ghosts.

individual n.

one person

→ Only one individual could win the bicycle race.

pet n.

an animal that lives with people

→ Out of all my pets, the dog is my favorite.

reach v.

to arrive at a place

→ I was happy to finally reach my destination.

return v.

to go back to a place

→ I was happy to return home to my mom after school.

survive v.

to stay alive

→ My dog survived her fall into the water.

upset adj.

to be unhappy and worried about something bad

→ She was upset because she broke her toy.

voice n.

the sound a person makes when they talk or sing

→ He used a microphone, so everyone could hear his voice.

weather n.

the condition of the air: hot, rainy, windy, etc

→ The weather can be sunny, rainy, or cold.

wise adj.

to use experience and intelligence to make good choices

→ Many people believe that owls are very wise animals.

The Friendly Ghost

A nice woman lived by a large river. She loved children. She wanted to help them in any way. She loved her community, and everyone in the community loved her. She lived a very long time and became very wise.

When she died, she became a ghost. She was dead, but every night she returned to her community. She wanted to help children and not to cause them a fright. But she had a scary voice. Children were afraid of her, but the ghost was a good one. She only scared them to help them. 

One night, some children and a dog were paying by the river. They were having fun with their pet. But they were far from home. Then the weather became bad. It rained and rained. The river was rising. It was very dark. The children knew they were lost. They needed to go north, but they didn't know which direction it was. When the moon came out, they saw a ghost by the river. The ghost said, "Go away!" 

The children felt great fright. They knew it was a ghost. Then the ghost moved to closer. She yelled again, "Go away!" The children became very upset. Some of them became to cry. The children knew they had a choice: they could escape, or they could stay and face this scary individual in the dark. The children ran a long distance away. The ghost followed them all the way.

Finally, the children reached home. The ghost was very happy. Soon the river rose higher and higher. It was very dangerous. The ghost had helped the children survive. She had saved them from the rising water. She also used her power to lead them home. Sometimes, meeting a ghost has advantage. A ghost can save your life.