1. Introduction to the text
This reading lesson discusses Paris Jackson, the daughter of the late Michael Jackson, and her struggles with drug addiction. She recently revealed a hole in her nose caused by her drug use, and shared her journey to recovery.
2. Vocabulary
| Korean Word | Romanization | English Meaning | Contextual Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 뚫린 | tteol-lin | pierced, perforated | She revealed a hole in her nose that was pierced. |
| 구멍 | gu-meong | hole, perforation | She has a hole in her nose due to her drug use. |
| 마약 | ma-yag | drugs | “Drugs ruined my life,” she said. |
| 잭슨은 | jag-seun-eun | Michael Jackson (is) | Michael Jackson’s daughter Paris spoke about her struggles. |
| 배우 | bae-u | actor | Paris Jackson is an actress as well as an activist. |
| 했다 | haet-da | did, said | She said that drugs ruined her life. |
| 패리스 | pae-ri-seu | Paris | Paris Jackson revealed her struggles with drug addiction. |
3. The main text in both Korean and English
유명 배우이자 모델인 패리스 잭슨이 자신의 코에 뚫린 구멍을 공개했다. 그녀는 이 구멍이 마약 사용으로 인해 생겼다고 밝혔다.
Paris Jackson, a famous actress and model, revealed a hole in her nose. She said this hole was caused by her drug use.
그녀는 “마약이 내 인생을 망쳤다”고 말했다. 그녀는 또한 “여러분, 마약 하지 마세요”라며 경고했다.
She said, “Drugs ruined my life.” She also warned, “Don’t do drugs, kids.”
패리스 잭슨은 마약 중독에서 벗어났다고 밝혔다. 그녀는 “단지 내 삶을 되찾은 게 아니라 더 나은 삶을 얻었다”고 말했다.
Paris Jackson revealed that she overcame her drug addiction. She said, “I didn’t just get my life back, I got a better life.”
그녀는 자신의 경험을 통해 다른 사람들을 도울 수 있기를 희망한다고 말했다. 그녀는 “누군가에게 의식적인 노력을 발전시키도록 돕는 것은 내 생에서 가장 위대한 행동이었다”고 말했다.
She said she hopes to help others through her experience. She stated, “Helping someone develop a conscious effort was the greatest act of my life.”
그녀는 자신의 코에 뚫린 구멍을 보여주며 농담을 했다. 그녀는 “이 구멍에 스파게티 면을 꿰어 넣을 수 있을 정도”라고 말했다.
She joked about the hole in her nose, saying, “The hole is so big, I could thread spaghetti through it.”
패리스 잭슨은 마약 중독에서 벗어나 더 나은 삶을 살고 있다. 그녀는 자신의 경험을 통해 다른 이들을 도울 수 있기를 희망하고 있다.
Paris Jackson has overcome her drug addiction and is living a better life. She hopes to help others through her experience.
4. Reading comprehension questions
- Why did Paris Jackson reveal the hole in her nose?
- What did Paris Jackson say about the impact of drugs on her life?
- How did Paris Jackson describe her journey to recovery from drug addiction?
- What does Paris Jackson hope to do with her experience of overcoming drug addiction?
- What kind of joke did Paris Jackson make about the hole in her nose?
5. Cultural and historical notes
Paris Jackson is the daughter of the late Michael Jackson, one of the most famous and influential musicians of all time. Her struggles with drug addiction and her journey to recovery shed light on the challenges faced by children of celebrities and the impact of substance abuse. Her openness about her experiences aims to help and inspire others who are dealing with similar issues.