07 인상주의, 평범한 일상을 예술로 바꾸다

Reader's Bank_Level 7_Unit 03                                     Reading Text

Impressionism was an artistic movement in the late 19th century. It started as a new approach to the fine arts. Over time, it became one of the most popular art movements in history.

At that time, most artists painted still objects, historical events, and biblical stories. However, the Impressionists focused on the daily lives of ordinary people. For example, Monet often painted people enjoying picnics in the park. Renoir also painted people having fun outdoors.

Before the Impressionists, artists thought everything had a fixed color. For example, the sky was blue, apples were red, and leaves were green. But the Impressionists saw color differently. They noticed that colors change with sunlight and the atmosphere. They painted objects as they saw them.

The Impressionists showed us how to enjoy seeing things as they really are. They helped us see the world in a new way.

08 당신의 ‘J 키’는 어디인가요?

When you type on a keyboard, the first step is to place your right index finger on the J key. After that, your other fingers will rest on the correct keys. Once your fingers are in the right position,

you can type without looking at the keyboard.

But if you start on the wrong key, all of your other fingers are out of position, and nothing you type will make sense. For example, if you try to type “hello,” it might come out as “jr;;p.” If you type “love,” it might look like “;pbr.” It is starting in the right place that makes all the difference—not just in typing, but in life.

Now, think about your years ahead. What goals do you want to reach? How do you want to feel inside? Once you know what you want, say it or write it down. If your words feel right in your heart, it means you’ve put your finger on the J.

09 비트코인, 화폐의 진화

Imagine money you can’t see, touch, or hold—but it still works. Bitcoin is a new kind of digital money. It is not real coins or cash. Bitcoin lets people send money to each other directly using the internet. This means that people can pay each other without needing help from banks. This helps people keep their information

private.

What makes Bitcoin special is something called blockchain. Blockchain is a way to keep track of money transactions. When someone spends or receives Bitcoin, that information is shared with many computers around the world. After a certain number of transactions, a block of information is created. Each block connects to the one before it, just like a chain. That’s why it is called “blockchain.” Because of blockchain, Bitcoin is safe from hackers. To hack Bitcoin, a person would need to change all the records on millions of computers. This makes it very hard to hack Bitcoin.

Some people don’t like using Bitcoin because a few people use it to hide illegal money. However, many people still like Bitcoin. It helps them send and receive money easily and safely all over the world. Plus, it doesn’t cost much to do so.