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B1 – Intermediate<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In South Korea, social isolation has increased because of the pandemic, bullying, school stress, family problems, and too much technology and social media. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The government hopes to help more young people become active members of society in the future. So, it created a program that gives $500 a month to socially isolated young people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let’s read the article about the a new measure in South Korea to help solve this problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/breakingnewsenglish.com\/2304\/230420-reclusiveness.html<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Define “recluse<\/strong>“. “The number of recluses<\/strong> has gone up because of the pandemic.”<\/em> Use it in a sentence. Give a synonym.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What is the meaning of “shut someone off<\/strong>“? “The government said children shut themselves off <\/strong>from society for many reasons.”<\/em> Use it in a sentence. Give a synonym.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What does “ageing society<\/strong>” mean? “Korea has an ageing society<\/strong>.”<\/em> Use it in a sentence. Give a synonym.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. What is your opinion on this new initiative by the South Korean government?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. What are the reasons young people become reclusive? <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. What possible effects do social withdrawal have on young people?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Have you had temporary moments of social withdrawal? If yes, how long did it take and why did you want to be isolated?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Share your opinion on this, “Korea has an ageing society. It needs young people to work so they can help old people.”.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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