4/5 Talk about what Koreans do on Arbor Day.

Arbor Day is an important day observed around the world.
* observe/celebrate: 기념하다.
ex> Is Christmas observed by many people in your country?

Arbor Day is all about encouraging people to plant more trees.

It first started in the US back in 1872, founded by the future US Secretary of Agriculture, J. Sterling Morton.

Korea declared it as a public holiday in 1948, but lifted that declaration in 2005.
* lift: 철회하다

The government agency holds special events to raise awareness of the importance of trees.
* raise awareness: 인식을 제고하다. ,letting people know about sth
ex> We need to raise awareness about starving children in Africa.

It also distributes free seedlings to people who want to plant them.
* seedling: 묘목
ex> The store distributes discount coupons regularly to its loyal customers.

Trees are essential to us as they help give us oxygen.
ex> Vocabulary memorization is essential when learning a new language.

Planting trees is an effective way to fight global warming and save Mother Earth.
* Mother Earth: 대자연
* fight global warming: 지구 온난화를 막다
ex> Some argue that spanking your child is an effective form of punishment.

@ I'll walk you through the process.  내가 차근차근 설명해 줄게.


1. We are working to raise awareness of the rights of disabled people.
2. They distribute free seedlings on Arbor Day.
3. Water and air are essential to us humans.
4. More and more people are joining in to fight global warming.