[Daily English Reading] 초급 시사영어 독해 - 인기 있는 도심 속 고양이 카페의 비밀

오늘의 영어 리딩

In many cities around the world, there is a new trend that people love: cat cafes. These are special cafes where visitors can enjoy drinks and snacks while being with friendly cats. Many people find these cafes fun and relaxing. But why are they so popular? Let’s find out!

Cat cafes started a few years ago in Japan and quickly became popular in other countries like South Korea, the United States, and many European cities. People visit these cafes because they love cats and want to spend time with them. Some cafes have dozens of cats, and visitors can play with them, pet them, or just watch them. The cafes also take good care of the cats, making sure they are happy and healthy.

Many visitors say that spending time with cats helps them feel less stressed. For busy city people, these cafes are a perfect place to relax and have fun. Some cafes also sell cute cat toys and souvenirs. In addition, some cafes hold special events, like ‘cat story time’ or ‘cat yoga.’ These events make visiting even more exciting. Overall, cat cafes are becoming a favorite place for many people trying to escape busy city life for a while.

리딩 문제 (Multiple Choice Questions)

1. Where did cat cafes first become popular?
2. a) China
3. b) Japan
4. c) France
5. d) Brazil
6. Why do many people enjoy visiting cat cafes?
7. a) To buy coffee
8. b) To see city views
9. c) To spend time with cats and relax
10. d) To play video games
11. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a feature of cat cafes?
12. a) Selling cat toys and souvenirs
13. b) Holding yoga classes with cats
14. c) Cats being well taken care of
15. d) Serving only tea and water
16. What is one benefit of visiting a cat cafe according to the text?
17. a) Learning about city history
18. b) Feeling less stressed
19. c) Getting a pet license
20. d) Watching movies
21. What do some cafes hold to make visits more fun?
22. a) Cooking classes
23. b) Cat story time and yoga
24. c) Movie screenings
25. d) Art exhibitions

오늘의 단어

• trend - 유행, 추세: Something that many people do or follow.
  사용 예시: The new fashion trend is very popular this year.
• relaxing - 편안한: Making you feel calm and comfortable.
  사용 예시: Listening to music is very relaxing.
• popular - 인기 있는: Liked by many people.
  사용 예시: This game is very popular among kids.
• cafe - 카페: A small restaurant where you can drink coffee and eat snacks.
  사용 예시: I like to go to the cafe after school.
• well care - 잘 돌보다: To make sure someone or something is healthy and happy.
  사용 예시: The staff take good care of the cats.

오늘의 핵심 표현

• enjoy something - ~를 즐기다: To have fun doing something.
  뜻: I enjoy reading books on weekends.
  사용 예시: Many people enjoy visiting parks during summer.
• spend time with someone - ~와 시간을 보내다: To be with someone for a period of time.
  뜻: I like to spend time with my family.
  사용 예시: She spends her afternoons with her friends.
• make something more exciting - ~를 더 신나게 만들다: To add fun to an activity.
  뜻: We added games to make the party more exciting.
  사용 예시: The event made the day more exciting for everyone.
• escape from - ~에서 벗어나다: To get away from something stressful or boring.
  뜻: I want to escape from work today.
  사용 예시: They went on vacation to escape the city noise.
• hold an event - 이벤트를 열다: To organize or host a special activity.
  뜻: The school will hold a festival next week.
  사용 예시: They held a charity event to help the community.

--- **한글 해석:** 전 세계 많은 도시에는 사람들이 좋아하는 새로운 트렌드가 있습니다. 바로 고양이 카페입니다. 이 카페는 방문객들이 음료와 간식을 즐기면서 친근한 고양이들과 함께 시간을 보내는 곳입니다. 많은 사람들이 이 카페를 재미있고 편안하게 느낍니다. 왜 이렇게 인기일까요? 함께 알아봅시다! 이런 카페는 일본에서 처음 시작되어 빠르게 한국, 미국, 유럽 여러 도시로 퍼졌습니다. 사람들이 좋아하는 이유는 고양이와 시간을 보내고 싶기 때문입니다. 많은 카페에는 수십 마리의 고양이가 있으며, 방문객들은 고양이와 놀거나 쓰다듬거나 그냥 구경할 수 있습니다. 또한, 카페는 고양이들이 행복하고 건강하게 지낼 수 있도록 잘 돌보고 있습니다. 이 카페를 찾는 사람들이 말하는 것은 고양이와 함께하는 시간이 스트레스를 줄여준다는 것입니다. 바쁜 도시 생활을 하는 사람들이 휴식을 취하고 즐기기 좋은 장소입니다. 일부 카페는 귀여운 고양이 장난감과 기념품도 판매하며, ‘고양이 이야기 시간’이나 ‘고양이 요가’ 같은 특별 행사도 열어 방문하는 즐거움을 더합니다. 이렇게, 고양이 카페는 많은 이들이 도시 생활에서 잠시 벗어날 수 있는 최고의 장소로 자리잡고 있습니다. --- **답변:** 1. b) Japan 2. c) To spend time with cats and relax 3. d) Serving only tea and water 4. b) Feeling less stressed 5. b) Cat story time and yoga --- **