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The Question
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Sometimes it is better to be dishonest with people than to always tell them the truth. Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.
때때로 거짓을 말하는 것이 진싱을 말할 때보다 나을 때가 있다. 자세한 예시를 들어 동의/비동의를 주장하라.
The Sample Essay
Maintaining healthy relationships can be very difficult in today’s world, and there are many aspects of our interactions with others that we need to worry about. In my opinion, there are times when it is better to not tell the truth to others. I feel this way for two reasons, which I will explore in the following essay.
▶ 거짓을 말하는 게 더 좋다는 주장이며, 이에 대한 두 가지 근거와 예시를 댈 것.
First of all, telling small lies can sometimes motivate the people we care about to excel. Humans are very competitive and want to be the best at whatever task they have been assigned. Whether they are involved in an athletic event or taking a test at school, they feel more motivated if they think it is possible that they will achieve an impressive result. In cases like these, sometimes lying about their potential can encourage them to perform well. My own experience is a compelling example of this. Last year, my husband signed up for a marathon in our city. I knew that he would struggle to even finish the event, but I wanted him to feel confident about his ability. Accordingly, when he asked me for my opinion, I lied and said that he had a chance of finishing in the top ten. This gave him a lot of confidence and he dedicated himself to training for the marathon. Even though he did not win the race, my small lie was enough to maintain his motivation both before and during the race. Had I told him what I really thought, he might have given up altogether.
▶ 작은 거짓말은 사람에게 긍정적인 동기를 부여할 수 있다는 근거. 사례로는 남편의 마라톤 참가에 대해 거짓으로 응원한 결과 남편이 열심히 훈련했으며 심지어는 완주하지 못 했음에도 연습했다는 사실로도 자신감을 가졌다는 것.
Secondly, being honest all of the time can lead to high levels of anxiety. If we tell unpleasant truths, we may spend days or hours worrying about the possible consequences of what we have revealed. For instance, last week a colleague asked me what I thought of her new hairstyle. I was honest, and said that I thought it looked terrible. Though she did not express any anger at my remarks, I could see that she was really hurt by what I said. As a result of this, I spent the rest of the day worrying that I had jeopardized our friendship. My emotional state greatly reduced my productivity that day, and I am still a bit nervous that my colleague will hold a grudge against me. Had I simply said that her hair looked wonderful, I could have avoided all of these feelings.
▶ 항상 진실을 말하는 건 매우 불안한 상황으로 이어질 수 있다는 근거. 사례로는 친구에게 기분이 상할 만한 솔직한 말을 하여, 상대방이 상처 받았을까 전전긍긍하며 후회했던 본인 사례.
* grudge: 원한 유감.
In conclusion, I believe that there are times when it is best to not tell the truth to others. This is because lies can motivate people to perform well, and because always being honest can sometimes cause personal turmoil.
▶ 결론적으로 항상 진실을 말하는 건 최선이 아니며, 거짓말은 사람을 북돋을 수 있고 진실은 때때로 혼란을 야기한다는 것.
* turmoil: 혼란, 소란
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