CNN 최신 뉴스로 배우는 흥미로운 리딩: 초보도 따라잡는 오늘의 영어 읽기

오늘의 영어 리딩

Today we explore a fun and interesting topic that many people enjoy: visiting a small town’s weekend festival. The article below is written at middle school level and uses simple vocabulary. It is designed to practice reading and understanding common English phrases you might hear in real life. Read carefully and try to answer the questions afterward.

Jane and her family love to visit new places. This weekend they will travel to a town near the river. The town hosts a weekend festival with music, handmade crafts, and tasty street food. The festival starts on Saturday morning and ends Sunday night. People come from nearby towns to walk along the streets, listen to bands, and try foods from different stalls. Jane wants to taste three things: a hot dog, a fruit drink, and a piece of pie. Her brother Sam is excited to watch a small parade that goes through the main street. Their mom buys a map at the information booth, so they can plan their day and find special activities for kids. The town also has a friendly dog show in the park, where families can relax after a busy morning. By the end of the weekend, everyone feels happy because they got to experience local culture, meet new people, and make memories together.

Hundreds of visitors take photos, compare souvenirs, and chat with local sellers. The mayor gives a short speech about the town’s creative efforts and how the festival helps local artists. Some visitors leave with handmade crafts as keepsakes. The festival is lively and cheerful, and people say it is a perfect family-friendly outing. The town plans to hold the event again next year, hoping more visitors will join and enjoy the friendly atmosphere.

리딩 문제 (5문제)

• 1. What is the main event described in the article?
• a) A school fair
• b) A weekend festival in a town
• c) A sports tournament
• d) A movie festival
• 정답: b
• 2. Which two activities are mentioned for Jane and her brother?
• a) Watching a parade and visiting a museum
• b) Tasting hot dogs and listening to bands
• c) Reading books and drawing pictures
• d) Shopping for clothes
• 정답: b
• 3. Where can the family get a map to plan their day?
• a) At the information booth
• b) In the hotel lobby
• c) At school
• d) In the library
• 정답: a
• 4. What extra activity is offered in the park?
• a) A dog show
• b) A science fair
• c) A book sale
• d) A talent show
• 정답: a
• 5. What is one reason visitors enjoy the festival, according to the text?
• a) It is very expensive
• b) It is not crowded
• c) It supports local artists and creates memories
• d) It lasts only one hour
• 정답: c

오늘의 단어

• festival - 축제
• information booth - 안내부스
• parade - 퍼레이드, 행렬
• craft - 수공예품
• keepsake - 기념품

오늘의 핵심 표현

• 표현 1: "to plan their day" - 뜻: 그들의 하루를 계획하다 - 예시: We will plan our day to visit the museum and the zoo. (박물관과 동물원을 방문하려고 하루를 계획할 거예요.)
• 표현 2: "local artists" - 뜻: 지역 예술가들 - 예시: The festival supports local artists who display paintings and handmade crafts. (그 축제는 그림과 수공예품을 전시하는 지역 예술가들을 지원합니다.)
• 표현 3: "family-friendly outing" - 뜻: 가족 친화적인 나들이 - 예시: The park is a great family-friendly outing on weekends. (주말에 그 공원은 가족끼리 가기에 좋다.)

본문 한글 해석

이번 글은 사람들이 자주 찾는 작은 마을의 주말 축제를 주제로 한 재미있고 쉬운 영어 읽기입니다. 가족이 함께 음악, 수공예품, 맛있는 길거리 음식을 즐기는 모습과 축제가 지역 예술가를 돕고 다음 해를 준비하는 이야기가 담겨 있습니다.

문제에 대한 답

• 리딩 문제 정답: 1) b 2) b 3) a 4) a 5) c