America is a nation that is built on the foundation of freedom. Generations of individuals fought for the freedom that so many Americans enjoy today. Of the many countries in the world, America is the first to establish its foundation of freedom in its Declaration of Independence. In the Declaration of Independence of the United States, the rights of its citizens to “…life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” is clearly stated. This means that every citizen of America has the right to be who they are and pursue what they want in life. This foundation can still be clearly seen today in the rights of individuals and groups that Americans stand up for.
Vocabulary Corner
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짓다
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~을 지지하다
Discussion Question
Q1
Do you have much freedom as you want in your country?
Q2
Why do you think America is so well known for its freedom?
A.
I think America is so well known for its freedom because it was one of the first countries to advocate freedom and include it in its Declaration of Freedom. In addition, America has been very obvious with its belief of freedom, not only for its own citizens but also for people in other countries in the world. Right or wrong, America is known for often standing up and fighting for people in other countries when the rights of the people were trampled on by the governments.
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지지하다
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짓밟다
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Useful expression
Lend a hand
~에게 도움을 주다
I will be happy to lend a hand once I am done vacuuming.
청소기가 끝나면 기꺼이 도와드리겠습니다.
My friendly neighbors are always willing to lend a hand to people in the neighborhood.
나의 친절한 이웃들은 항상 기꺼이 도움을 주려고 해요.
Please lend a hand with my luggage.
짐을 운반하는데 좀 도와주세요.
1.
What was the foundation of America built on?
2.
What is the minimum amount of tip that is expected in America?
3.
Choose the one that is not a characteristic of a New Yorker from the passage above.
Vocabulary Check (Preview)
1.
The group does not _____ the use of violence.
2.
We need to _____ a legal framework for the protection of the environment.
3.
There are _____ continuities between diet and health.
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