입이트이는영어 (2020.01.20)
*전자 담배를 핀다는 것을 vaping 이라고도 표현함
# STEP 1
E-cigarettes became widespread quite rapidly in recent years.
Compared to ordinary cigarettes, E-cigarettes are easier to handle and smell less.
They also get rid of a lot of the harmful substances in ordinary cigarettes.
That's why a lot of smokers make the switch.
However, there have been concerns over the safety of e-cigarettes.
There have been reports of the batteries overheating to the point of exploding.
Recently, there are questions over the harmful effects of e-cigarettes.
New legal measures are being developed.
# Key Vocabulary & Expressions
become widespread 널리 보급되다
get rid of ~을 제거하다, 없애다
harmful substance 유해 성분
make the switch 변경하다
concerns over ~관련 우려/걱정
to the point of ~할 정도로
questions over ~에 대한 의문
harmful effect 유해성
legal measure 법률적인 조치
there have been ~ 이 있어왔다
# Pattern Practice
1) make the switch 변경하다
That's why a lot of smokers make the switch.
I don't know whether I will make the switch.
I researched electric cars before make the switch.
2) to the point of ~할 정도로
Batteries overheated to the point of exploding (or explosion).
I ate almost to the point of bursting. *배 터질때까지
We argued to the point of shouting.
3) harmful effect 유해성
People are worried about the harmful effects of e-cigarettes.
I know about the harmful effects of fast food, but it's so delicious.
You can really feel the harmful effects of air pollution.
# STEP 2
As e-cigarettes have come into widespread use, various problems have popped up.
First, a serious side effect is that they increase the smoking rate among young people.
There have been cases of the smoke from e-cigarettes in liquid form causing serious lung conditions.
Some cities in U.S. have passed laws that prohibit the use of vaping devices that have added artificial flavoring.
Signs indicate that laws governing e-cigarettes will be ramped up in Korea, too.
# Key Vocabulary & Expressions
come into widespread use 널리 보급되다, 보편화되다
pop up 생겨나다
serious side effect 심각한 부작용
in liquid form 액상의
lung condition 폐 질환
pass a law 법안을 통과시키다
vaping device (액상) 전자 담배
added artificial flavoring 인공 첨가 향료
signs indicate that ~의 징후가 보이다
ramp something up ~을 강화하다
# Pattern Practice
1) come into widespread use 널리 보급되다, 보편화되다
E-cigarettes have come into widespread use.
Smartphones came into widespread use very quickly in Korea.
I'm sure this technology will come into widespread use soon.
2) vaping device 액상 전자 담배
Some cities prohibit the use of vaping devices.
Vaping devices are easy to find these days.
I use a vaping device because it smells less.
3) ramp something up ~을 강화하다
Laws governing e-cigarettes will be ramped up in Korea, too.
The food is good, but they should ramp up the desserts.
The school has ramped up anti-cheating measures.
# Expressions of the Day
I'm trying to kick the habit. 끊으려고 노력중이야.
A: Do you have any gum? Or maybe some candy?
B: I'm sorry, but no. Why are you chewing so much gum lately?
A: I chew gum instead of smoking. I'm trying to kick the habit.
B: I'm glad to hear that. I can buy you some candy if you want.
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