[I Can’t See, But I Can Still Hunt!]
Hunting may not be a popular hobby for people in Korea. But it is a very popular sport in the U.S. especially for people living in Texas.
Texans love to go hunting. And surprisingly, the city will soon allow the blind to hunt, too! Last week, Texas State Representative Edmund Kuempel introduced a bill that would allow blind people to hunt just like normal people.
He hopes the bill will pass soon. "This will open up the fun of hunting to more people, and I think that’s great. Because here in Texas, people just love to go hunting!"said Kuempel. But wait a minute! Wouldn’t it be dangerous for blind people to go hunting? What if they shoot other people or hurt themselves? But don’t worry.
The blind hunters will have to go with people who can see. Phew! I hope the blind enjoy hunting even if they can’t see!
▶ Key words and expression!s
-especially:
ex) He’s a bright boy, especially at math.
-surprisingly:
ex) colloq; a reply that is unwelcome or surprisingly sharp; a severe scolding.
-allow:
ex) I could not allow that.
-introduce:
ex) I’ll introduce you to Joe tonight.
-dangerous:
ex) has the stomach for dangerous sports.
▶Dialogue 1
Eric: “Is Anna job-hunting?”
Julie: “Oh, didn’t you hear? She got an offer from the Hilton Hotel.”
Eric: “That’s where she wanted to go, isn’t it?”
Julie: “She had applied to a number of different hotels, but yes, she really wanted to join the Hilton.”
Eric: “She must be very happy then.”
Julie: “She bubbled over with joy when she got the phone call. She must have hugged everyone nearby.”
Eric: “Too bad I wasn’t around. I would have loved to hug her, too.”
Julie:” I'm sure some congratulatory words will be more than enough.”
▶ Key words and expression!s
1. job-hunt : 구직하러 다니다
ex) I have been job-hunting for the last two years, but I haven’t found anything yet.
2. a number of : 많은
ex) I had to leave a number of questions unanswered because I had no clue.
3. bubble over with joy : 좋아서 날아갈 듯 하다
ex) All the students bubbled over with joy at the news that the test was going to be cancelled.
4. nearby : 가까이에 있는
ex) Having a 24-hour convenience store nearby makes life so much easier.
▶Discussion Questions
1. What state in the US is hunting a famous hobby?
2. Who was responsible in passing a bill allowing the blind to go hunting?
3. How would it be possible for the blind to go hunting?
4. What hassles or problems occur when many blind people go hunting?
5. Do you think the bill allowing the blind to hunt will be passed?
6. Do you think that it is ever safe for a blind person to hunt?
7. Do you think that hunting should be allowed?
8. What do you think are the benefits of hunting?
9. Would you ever go hunting if you had the chance?
10. What type of game would you hunt?