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C1 수준 어린이 영어 수업

The Secret Lives of Professional Stunt Doubles

이 무료 C1 영어 독해 수업은 고급 영어를 마스터하려는 청소년과 어린 학습자를 위한 수업입니다. 이 글에서는 스턴트 배우들의 비밀스러운 삶을 다루며, 짜릿한 작업 뒤에 숨은 위험, 훈련, 헌신을 보여주고, 학습자가 어휘를 확장하고 독해력을 향상시킬 수 있도록 이어지는 질문과 활동이 포함되어 있습니다.

하늘을 나는 복엽기 위에서 컬러 연기��를 남기며 대담한 묘기를 수행하는 사람.

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. hazardous – involving risk or danger

2. expertise – special skill or knowledge gained through training or experience

3. authentic – true and real, not a copy or imitation

4. choreography – the planned movement in a performance, such as fighting or dancing

5. resilience – the ability to recover quickly after difficulty or injury

6. precision – the quality of being exact and accurate

7. coordination – the ability to move or work together smoothly and effectively

8. adrenaline – a chemical in the body that increases energy in exciting situations

9. dedication – great commitment to a task or purpose

10. demanding – needing a lot of effort, skill, or attention

11. simulate – to copy or recreate the conditions of something real

12. recognition – public respect or admiration for someone’s achievements

밝은 하늘을 배경으로 항공기 꼬리에서 극적으로 도약하는 스턴트 공연자의 실루엣.

Reading Passage

Professional stunt doubles live in a world that looks glamorous on screen but is often hazardous behind the scenes. Their job is to take on the risks that actors cannot, from high falls to fiery explosions. Every stunt is carefully planned, yet the danger never disappears entirely. It is a career where courage meets calculation, and where safety is constantly balanced with spectacle.

To succeed, stunt doubles must show remarkable expertise. Many train for years in martial arts, gymnastics, or driving before ever stepping onto a film set. Their knowledge goes far beyond ordinary physical skills, combining discipline, awareness, and technical understanding. This expertise allows them to create stunts that are thrilling but still safe, proving that practice and preparation are just as important as bravery.

Audiences expect every stunt to look authentic, as if the star of the film performed it themselves. This means stunt doubles must match the actor’s appearance, movements, and style. When done well, the audience never notices the difference. Authenticity is what makes the illusion of action films so powerful, convincing viewers that the impossible has truly happened.

Careful choreography is at the heart of stunt work. Fight scenes, for example, are not random punches and kicks, but rehearsed sequences where every move is timed. Like dancers, stunt performers follow choreography to keep the action exciting while reducing risk. A single mistake in timing can turn a performance dangerous, which is why endless rehearsals are essential.

The job also demands resilience. Injuries, both big and small, are common in this line of work. A stunt double might twist an ankle, bruise ribs, or even face more serious harm. What sets them apart is their ability to recover quickly, return to training, and keep performing despite setbacks. Resilience ensures that they can continue their careers even when the work takes a toll on their bodies.

Another essential quality is precision. Jumping from a building, landing on a moving vehicle, or crashing through glass requires exact calculation. Even a difference of a few centimetres can decide whether a stunt is safe or disastrous. Precision keeps the fine line between risk and disaster under control. Without it, no director would dare to attempt the most ambitious action scenes.

Beyond precision, coordination is key, especially when many performers work together. Car chases, group fights, or massive battle scenes require teams of stunt doubles to move perfectly in sync. Their bodies and movements must align with one another, the camera angles, and the timing of special effects. Good coordination makes sure that chaos on screen is carefully controlled behind the scenes.

What drives them is more than just adrenaline. While the rush of energy is real, it is their dedication that keeps them going. The work is demanding, often exhausting both physically and mentally. Doubles spend hours practising, testing equipment, and repeating scenes. They constantly simulate danger so that audiences can enjoy it safely. In the end, most stunt doubles seek not fame but recognition - the quiet respect of knowing they bring stories to life in the most daring way. For many, this is reward enough.

Person mid-jump between buildings in an urban setting, showcasing a daring parkour stunt.

Comprehension Questions (True/False)

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

1. Stunt doubles take on dangerous tasks instead of actors.  TRUE/FALSE

2. Many stunt doubles train in martial arts or gymnastics.  TRUE/FALSE

3. Stunts do not need to look authentic to audiences.  TRUE/FALSE

4. Fight scenes are carefully planned through choreography.  TRUE/FALSE

5. Stunt doubles never experience injuries in their work.  TRUE/FALSE

6. Precision can mean the difference between safety and disaster.  TRUE/FALSE

7. Coordination is important when many stunt performers work together.  TRUE/FALSE

8. Most stunt doubles only care about becoming famous.  TRUE/FALSE

구름 낀 하늘을 배경으로 공중에서 바이크에서 손을 놓고 프리스타일 묘기를 수행하는 모토크로스 라이더.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

1. Why is stunt doubling described as a career where “courage meets calculation”?
a) It requires bravery alongside careful planning of dangerous acts
b) It depends only on courage without planning
c) It is safer than most people believe
d) It involves no risk because of strict rules

2. How does expertise go “beyond ordinary physical skills”?
a) It means being naturally stronger than actors
b) It requires technical understanding and discipline
c) It removes the need for rehearsals
d) It allows performers to avoid using equipment

3. Why is authenticity central to the audience’s experience?
a) It hides the fact that doubles exist at all
b) It makes viewers believe the actor is performing the stunt
c) It reduces the cost of computer-generated effects
d) It ensures doubles always look identical to actors

4. How is choreography in stunt work compared to dance?
a) Both rely on random movement to create excitement
b) Both use rehearsed timing to control risk and appearance
c) Both eliminate the need for costumes and sets
d) Both require no rehearsal once mastered

5. What does resilience allow stunt doubles to achieve?
a) Avoiding all injuries completely
b) Returning to work after setbacks and injuries
c) Skipping safety procedures
d) Performing without rehearsals or training

6. Why is precision described as controlling “the fine line” of stunts?
a) It makes scenes more entertaining for audiences
b) It determines whether complex moves are safe or disastrous
c) It shortens the filming process
d) It allows directors to film without preparation

7. Why is coordination especially vital in large-scale action scenes?
a) It keeps actors and doubles moving in perfect rhythm with cameras
b) It allows doubles to improvise during battles
c) It removes the need for special effects
d) It ensures costumes look the same on all actors

8. What kind of recognition do many stunt doubles value most?
a) Fame equal to leading actors
b) Quiet respect for their contribution to films
c) Awards for the most dangerous stunts
d) Opportunities to become directors themselves

맑은 파란 하늘을 배경으로 두꺼운 흰 연기 흔적을 남기며 공중에서 회전하는 곡예 비행기.

Spelling Quiz

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

1. Definition: involving risk or danger
a) hazardus 
b) hazardous
c) haserdous
d) hazourdous

2. Definition: special skill or knowledge gained through training or experience
a) experteese
b) expertize
c) expertise
d) expertease 

3. Definition: true and real, not a copy or imitation
a) authontic
b) autentick
c) authentic 
d) authintic

4. Definition: the planned movement in a performance, such as fighting or dancing
a) choregraphy
b) choreography 
c) choreograhpy
d) choriography

5. Definition: the ability to recover quickly after difficulty or injury
a) resiliense
b) resilliance
c) resiliance 
d) resilience

6. Definition: the quality of being exact and accurate
a) presicion
b) precision
c) precisien 
d) priscision

7. Definition: the ability to move or work together smoothly and effectively
a) coordernation 
b) coordination
c) co-ordination
d) coodination

8. Definition: a chemical in the body that increases energy in exciting situations
a) adreniline
b) adrenalin 
c) adrenaline
d) adrineline

9. Definition: great commitment to a task or purpose
a) dedication 
b) dedicashion
c) dedicasion
d) deddication

10. Definition: needing a lot of effort, skill, or attention
a) demmanding
b) damanding
c) demanding
d) demmending

11. Definition: to copy or recreate the conditions of something real
a) simullate 
b) simulate
c) simyulate
d) simalate

12. Definition: public respect or admiration for someone’s achievements
a) recognision
b) recognition
c) recognation 
d) recognetion

맑은 파란 하늘을 배경으로 태양이 밝게 빛나는 가운데 공중에서 묘기를 수행하는 BMX 라이더의 실루엣.

Well done for finishing this lesson! You have learned some challenging new words, explored the secret lives of professional stunt doubles, and developed your English through advanced activities. Each lesson you complete strengthens your vocabulary and sharpens your reading skills. Remember that mastering English is a journey, and every step forward brings you closer to expressing yourself with fluency and confidence. Keep practising, stay curious, and be proud of the progress you have made today!

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