2022_심화영어독해와작문

Lee and Nisbett discuss the differences obser ved between people from certain East Asian societies and those fromWestern cultural contexts. People from East Asian cultures tend to be “ -centered,” paying close attention to and being sensitive to their environment in order to fit in and coordinate actions with others. In contrast, those from Western cultures are often “ -centered,” focusing on controlling their environment and sometimes overlooking relationships, expecting the environment to adapt to them. Listen to the talk to understand its main topic. Then listen again and fill in the blanks with words from the box to create a summary. 1. context situation individual cultural social (1) Formal Logic is a systematic way of examining and evaluating arguments and reasoning. It provides a set of rules and structures for analyzing the validity of arguments, ensuring that conclusions are logically derived from their premises. (2) Yin and Yang are opposing yet complementary forces that are interrelated and interdependent. They are seen as two sides of the same coin, and their interaction is believed to create balance and harmony in the universe. (3) Holism is a philosophical concept that emphasizes the idea that systems and their properties should be viewed as wholes, not just as a collection of their parts. In holistic thinking, the whole is considered to be greater than the sum of its parts. Read each philosophical concept and match it with the appropriate example. 2. concepts examples ⓐ Imagine a delicious pizza. It’s not just a collection of sauce, cheese, and toppings. The way they interact and complement one another creates the unique taste and experience we call pizza. The whole is more than just all the parts added together. ⓑ You’re deciding whether to go swimming. If it’s hot and sunny (premise 1) and you have your bathing suit (premise 2), then you can go swimming (conclusion). It helps you use clear rules to reach a valid conclusion based on your starting information. ⓒ Picture a day and night cycle. Day is bright and active, while night is quiet and restful. They’re opposites, but neither can exist without the other. A. Background Knowledge (1) - (2) - (3) - Ready to Read 36 I Unit 2