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B2 수준 어린이 영어 수업

How 3D Printers Can Even Build Homes

이 무료 B2 영어 독해 수업은 영어를 배우는 어린이와 청소년에게 완벽합니다. 이 글에서는 3D 프린터가 건축 방식을 어떻게 변화시키고 있는지, 심지어 전체 주택을 건설하는 것도 가능하게 하는 방법을 탐구하며, 학습자가 어휘를 늘리고 독해력을 강화할 수 있도록 이어지는 이해 질문과 활동이 포함되어 있습니다.

푸른 톤의 3D 프린팅 주택 모델이 포함된 미�래형 청사진, Morchard English Academy B2 레벨 브랜딩 포함.

학생용 학습 안내

  • 새 단어 배우기 - 페이지 상단의 단어 목록을 읽으세요. 각 단어의 뜻을 이해하고, 소리 내어 말해 보세요. 이 단어들이 본문을 읽는 데 도움이 됩니다.

  • 본문을 주의 깊게 읽기 - 글을 천천히 읽으세요. 읽으면서 새로운 단어가 본문 안에 나오는지 찾아보세요.

  • 이해 확인하기 - 이해 질문에 답하세요. 일부는 참/거짓, 일부는 객관식 문제입니다. 처음에 틀리더라도 걱정하지 마세요. 이렇게 해야 실력이 늘어요.

  • 철자와 뜻 연습하기 - 단어 활동을 해보세요. 철자 연습과 단어 뜻을 기억하는 데 도움이 됩니다.

학부모용 지도 안내

  • 이 수업은 자녀가 가능한 한 스스로 학습할 수 있도록 구성되었습니다. 처음에는 부모님의 도움 없이 단어 목록과 본문을 읽고 활동을 시도하도록 격려해주세요. 자녀가 자신감을 키우고 스스로 문제를 해결하는 능력을 기르는 것이 중요합니다.

  • 부모님의 역할은 옆에서 지켜보며 필요할 때만 도움을 주는 것입니다. 자녀가 도움을 요청하지 않는 한 직접 개입하지 마세요. 수업이 끝난 후에는 자녀와 함께 답안을 확인하며 나란히 앉아 이야기해 보세요. 이 과정에서 자녀는 자신의 생각을 설명하고, 부모님은 부드러운 질문으로 안내할 수 있습니다.

  • 이런 방식으로 학습하면 자녀가 자신의 학습에 주도권을 가지면서도 지지를 받는 느낌을 받을 수 있습니다. 동시에 부모님은 자녀의 진행 상황과 추가 연습이 필요한 부분을 명확하게 파악할 수 있습니다.

Vocabulary List

1. groundbreaking – very new and important; showing a big change

2. process – a series of actions taken to achieve a result

3. structure – something that has been built, such as a building or bridge

4. precision – the quality of being exact and accurate

5. materials – the substances used to make something

6. effective – successful in producing the result you want

7. affordable – not too expensive; reasonably priced

8. sustainable – able to continue for a long time without harming the environment

9. complex – made of many different parts; not simple

10. transform – to change something completely, often in a good way

11. challenge – a difficult task or problem that tests your ability

12. future – the time that will come after the present

현관과 야외 가구가 있는 집의 정교한 파란색 모델을 만드는 3D 프린터.

Reading Passage

Have you ever heard of a groundbreaking way of building houses that does not need bricks laid one by one? Around the world, scientists and engineers are discovering that giant 3D printers can actually create buildings layer by layer, using special machines that move carefully across the ground. This idea is capturing attention because it could completely change the way people live in the future, especially in places where safe housing is badly needed. The thought of a machine printing a home instead of workers using heavy tools sounds almost like science fiction, but it is already becoming reality.

The process works in a similar way to the small 3D printers that can make toys, models, or tools for school projects. Instead of sitting on a desk and using plastic, these machines are placed on large building sites and use a thick mix of concrete that is squeezed out through a large nozzle. The machine moves carefully across the ground, following instructions given by a computer, and prints one layer on top of another. Gradually, the walls rise higher until the entire building stands in front of you.

When the walls are finished, the result is a strong structure that can be lived in just like an ordinary house. These printed homes can also serve as schools, libraries, or even small hospitals. At first sight, the buildings may look unusual compared with traditional houses, but they are safe and solid, sometimes even stronger than buildings made with normal bricks. The printers also allow builders to experiment with different shapes, such as smooth round corners and curved walls, which are difficult to achieve with old methods.

One of the most important advantages of 3D printing is precision. Because the machines are guided by detailed computer designs, they can follow exact plans without mistakes. This means less waste of materials and faster results, while keeping everything straight, accurate, and secure. In traditional building work, human error can sometimes cause delays or weak points, but with this technology the whole process is much more controlled.

The printers also make it possible to use new kinds of materials. Instead of relying only on cement or bricks, builders can experiment with mixes that are lighter, stronger, or more environmentally friendly. Researchers are even testing recycled plastics and natural fibres that might replace some of the more damaging substances used in normal construction. If these experiments are successful, it could make building houses both greener and cheaper at the same time.

Because the machines are highly effective, houses can be built in only a few days rather than many months. This speed makes them far more affordable for families who need safe housing but do not have much money. In some countries, charities are already using this method to create low-cost homes for communities who would otherwise have nowhere safe to live. The idea that whole neighbourhoods could be printed quickly is inspiring many people to believe that this could solve part of the global housing crisis.

Another important benefit is that 3D printing can be more sustainable than older building methods. Traditional construction often creates large amounts of waste, while printing uses only the exact quantity of material required. The designs can also be complex, with spaces for pipes, wires, and air systems already included inside the walls as they are printed. This means that the finished homes are ready to use more quickly and may need fewer repairs in the future.

All of this shows how 3D printing could completely transform the way people build and live. Of course, there are still many challenges, such as the difficulty of transporting the giant machines to new places and training workers to operate them correctly. Even so, the potential benefits are huge, and experts believe that as the technology continues to improve, 3D printing will play an important role in the future of housing. In the coming years, more and more families may find themselves stepping into homes that were printed, not built in the traditional way.

검은색, 회색, 하나의 밝은 주황색으로 된 작은 3D 프린팅 주택 모델들이 줄지어 있는 모습.

Comprehension Questions (True/False)

Read each statement about the passage and decide if it is true or false.

1. 3D house printers work like small desk printers.  TRUE/FALSE

2. Houses are printed layer by layer with special material.  TRUE/FALSE

3. Printed structures are always weaker than brick houses.  TRUE/FALSE

4. Computers guide printers to ensure precision in designs.  TRUE/FALSE

5. Builders test recycled plastics and fibres as materials.  TRUE/FALSE

6. 3D printed houses take longer than traditional houses.  TRUE/FALSE

7. Charities already use 3D printers for family homes.  TRUE/FALSE

8. Printing reduces waste by using exact material amounts.  TRUE/FALSE

말린 도면과 함께 건축 청사진 위에 놓인 흰색 3D 프린팅 주택 모델들.

Multiple Choice Questions

Choose the correct answer to each question by selecting one option.

1. What makes 3D printing houses groundbreaking?
a) It uses paint instead of bricks
b) It builds layer by layer with machines
c) It is only for toy models
d) It needs no computers

2. What is the role of precision in 3D printing?
a) It helps avoid mistakes in building
b) It makes houses look colourful
c) It makes buildings taller
d) It removes the need for materials

3. What can 3D printing structures be used for besides homes?
a) Theme parks
b) Schools or hospitals
c) Cars and bicycles
d) Shopping centres only

4. What makes 3D printed homes more affordable?
a) They use weaker materials
b) They are built much faster
c) They do not need roofs
d) They are only one floor high

5. Why are new materials like recycled plastic being tested?
a) To make houses brighter in colour
b) To make buildings lighter and greener
c) To make construction slower and cheaper
d) To decorate walls more easily

6. What makes 3D printed houses more sustainable?
a) They last forever without repairs
b) They use less waste in building
c) They use only bricks and cement
d) They have solar panels on roofs

7. What kind of complex designs can be included?
a) Built-in spaces for pipes and wires
b) Roof gardens and swimming pools
c) Movable walls and floors
d) Furniture printed inside the rooms

8. What is one challenge of using 3D printers?
a) Training workers to use machines
b) Finding enough bricks to print
c) Making computers design faster
d) Printing houses under the sea

검은색 건축 평면 모형 위에 놓인 작은 빨간 3D 프린팅 주택 모델.

Spelling Quiz

Read the four spellings of each word and choose the one that is correct.

1. Definition: very new and important; showing a big change
a) groundbreaking 
b) groundbraeking
c) groundbreking
d) groundbraking

2. Definition: a series of actions taken to achieve a result
a) prosess
b) process
c) proccess
d) prrocess 

3. Definition: something that has been built, such as a building or bridge
a) structure
b) struchure
c) stracture 
d) struchture

4. Definition: the quality of being exact and accurate
a) presision
b) priscision 
c) preccision
d) precision

5. Definition: the substances used to make something
a) matereals
b) materials
c) materiels 
d) matirials

6. Definition: successful in producing the result you want
a) efective
b) effactive
c) effective 
d) effictive

7. Definition: not too expensive; reasonably priced
a) affordable 
b) afforadble
c) affourdable
d) afordable

8. Definition: able to continue for a long time without harming the environment
a) sustinable
b) sustanable 
c) sustainable
d) sustanible

9. Definition: made of many different parts; not simple
a) compolex 
b) complax
c) complix
d) complex

10. Definition: to change something completely, often in a good way
a) transform
b) tranform
c) transfourm
d) transphorm

11. Definition: a difficult task or problem that tests your ability
a) challange 
b) chalenge
c) challenge
d) challenj

12. Definition: the time that will come after the present
a) futuer
b) futture
c) fuchur 
d) future

빌드 플랫폼 위에서 격자 패턴 구조의 파란색 물체를 만드는 3D 프린터 클로즈업.

Well done for finishing this lesson! You have discovered some groundbreaking new words, explored how 3D printers can even build homes, and strengthened your English with a variety of activities. Each time you study a passage like this, your vocabulary grows and your reading becomes more confident. Remember that learning English is a journey, and every lesson takes you closer to expressing yourself with clarity and style. Keep practising, stay curious, and be proud of the progress you have made today!

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