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Idealistic vs. Materialistic

מאמר באנגלית לתרגול קריאה. כולל 5 מילים חדשות עם תרגום לעברית, 3 שאלות הבנת הנקרא, 5 שאלות לשיחה. מתאים למתקדמים.

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There are numerous approaches to describe the world around us and the events that occur in our lives. This way of thinking might become so ingrained in us that we don't even notice it. However, it has a significant impact on the decisions we make. Whether we are idealists or materialists, in particular, can have a big impact on our life.

An individual may consider himself/herself idealistic if that person wants to improve their current position, they might concentrate on self-improvement and changing their thinking. They'd be more concerned with figuring out why their circumstance is the way it is and what thoughts, beliefs, or attitudes might be contributing to it. 

In addition, Individuals with idealistic views frequently believe in certain notions about the universe, such as the concept of karma, which states that people get what they deserve eventually, if not immediately.

On the other hand, materialistic people are more concerned with the tangible things around them. They're looking for specific things and situations that can be changed around them. A materialist is concerned about the environment, particularly what they can see and use to take action.

A materialist may be less interested in things like thoughts or ideas and more focused on taking actual efforts to improve their condition. They look for issues in the world around them, and they frequently focus on actionable solutions that can have an immediate impact.

Overall, both materialists and idealists have a valuable viewpoint on the world they have created during their lives.

מילים חדשות מהטקסט

  • Numerous /ˈnumərəs/ adjective רַבִּים

    many

    We discussed numerous plans during the meeting.

  • Ingrained /ɪnˈgreɪnd/ adjective עָמוֹק

    (of beliefs, attitudes, or habits) so established that they are difficult to change

    The idea of doing our duty is deeply ingrained in most people.

  • Notions /ˈnoʊʃənz/ adjective מושגים

    a belief or idea

    Everyone has a notion of what kind of person we would like to be.

  • Karma /ˈkɑrmə/ adjective קארמה

    the result of a person’s actions as well as the actions themselves

    I knew that this was my fault. Bad karma.

  • Tangible /ˈtænʤəbəl/ adjective מוּחָשִׁי

    able to be shown, touched, or experienced

    We need tangible evidence if we are going to take legal action.

שאלות לשיחה

אין כאן תשובה נכונה — אלה שאלות לתרגול דיבור, לבד או מול מורה.

  1. Who do you usually talk to when you have an important decision to make?
  2. Would you describe yourself as an idealist or materialist?
  3. What are the advantages and disadvantages of being an idealist?
  4. What are the advantages and disadvantages of being a materialist?
  5. Do you believe in karma?

בדקו את עצמכם

3 שאלות. בחרו תשובה וקבלו בדיקה מיד.

  1. Who believes that people will get what they deserve eventually?

  2. This person might focus on self-improvement and change the way he/she thinks.

  3. Who is more concerned with the physical environment?

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