3/26 Talk about how people keep plants indoors.

People who live in apartments don’t have gardens. Such being the case, many residents like to keep plants indoors.

* resident: 주민

* keep/raise plants indoors: 실내에서 식물을 키우다

ex> It is good for your health to keep plants indoors.

Korean apartments typically have covered balconies. They are just the right place to raise plants or flowers.

* covered balcony: 밀폐된 베란다

There are several benefits of keeping plants indoors.

First, it’s a great way to add a touch of nature to an urban setting.

* add a touch of nature: 자연의 느낌을 더하다

* urban setting: 도시 환경

ex> It would look much better if you add a touch of nature.

The house looks green and smells fresh when there are plants around.

ex> When I walked into the room, it smelled fresh.

Ex> The coat smelled fresh after I got it dry-cleaned.

Indoor plants also help clean the air, so there are health benefits as well.

It can even be a therapeutic to some people. It gives them a sense of satisfaction, and relieves stress.

* therapeutic: 치료 효과가 있는

ex> Spending time with close friends can be therapeutic.

ex> I like the sense of satisfaction after a long day at work.

@ I kill plants all the time.  내가 키우는 식물은 항상 죽어.

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1.      I keep plants indoors to clean the air.

2.      I wanted to add a touch of nature to my house.

3.      Music can be therapeutic to kids.

4.      I quit the job because it didn't give me a sense of satisfaction.