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①Choosing the right club can shape how a student feels about school life. Many first-graders join a club simply because their friends ②are joining it. However, experts suggest that personal interest should always come before friendship. A club that ③match your interest keeps you motivated during a busy exam period. It also helps to think about how much time each club actually requires. Some clubs meet only once a week, while others ④practice almost every day. Skill level matters too, since a few clubs accept only experienced students. For this reason, most schools ⑤allow a short trial period before a final decision. During this period, new members can attend meetings without officially signing up. In the end, a good club should feel like a comfortable break from academic pressure.

Food poisoning cases increase sharply during the hot summer months, and high temperatures ①allowing bacteria to grow quickly in food that is not stored properly. Make sure that meat, fish, and eggs ②are cooked thoroughly, since undercooked food can carry harmful bacteria. Keep perishable food in the refrigerator, and never ③leave it out at room temperature for more than two hours. It is also important ④to use separate cutting boards for raw meat and vegetables. If you experience symptoms such as stomach pain, ⑤seek medical attention promptly.

Seatbelts are so woven into the experience of riding in a car that many passengers buckle them without thinking, yet a surprising number of teenagers still skip them for short trips, assuming that a five-minute drive to a friend's house does not carry ①minimal risk. In a collision, a body traveling at a moderate speed continues moving forward at that same speed until something stops it. A seatbelt ②spreads the force of a sudden stop across the stronger parts of the body, such as the hips and chest, instead of ③concentrating it on the head and neck. Despite decades of public awareness campaigns, seatbelt use for backseat passengers remains ④lower than for those sitting in the ⑤front.

The broadcasting workshop turned out to be more difficult than most students expected. (A) By the second day, though, most students began to enjoy the challenge as their confidence grew. (B) On the first day, many students felt nervous simply standing in front of a camera. (C) This growth was largely due to instructors who gave detailed feedback instead of simple praise.

A planner is only useful if you actually use it well throughout the year, not just on January first. (A) For example, checking off completed tasks each morning helps you build momentum and stay motivated throughout the week. (B) Reviewing your notes every Sunday allows you to notice patterns and adjust your goals for the following week. (C) The most important step is to write one clear, specific goal at the top of each month.

Setting a career plan early in high school offers several important benefits. (A) However, this plan should remain flexible, since interests and circumstances often change during the teenage years. (B) A clear direction helps students choose subjects and activities that support their goals. (C) For this reason, counselors recommend reviewing and adjusting a plan every few months.

Whether or not a goal is motivating often depends on how clear it is. (A) For example, a student who simply decides to study harder often loses direction because the plan is too vague. (B) In contrast, a student who sets a clear goal, such as raising an English score by ten points, knows exactly what to do every day. (C) This is because a clear goal gives the brain an exact target to focus on, which makes progress easy to measure and keeps people motivated.

For many students, the walk to school feels so routine that safety becomes an afterthought, yet a surprising number of accidents occur within a few blocks of the school gate. (A) Wearing dark clothing during these hours can make a student almost invisible until a car is dangerously close. (B) This shortcut becomes especially risky during the darker months, when a driver's ability to spot a pedestrian drops sharply well before sunrise or after sunset. (C) Part of the danger comes from convenience: students often cut across a busy street rather than walking the extra minute to the nearest crosswalk, assuming they can judge the traffic gap correctly.

A weekend camping trip promises fresh air and a break from screens, but the same wilderness that makes camping appealing also removes many of the safety nets people rely on without noticing, such as nearby hospitals or cell phone signal. (A) Experienced campers also stress the importance of checking a weather forecast before leaving, since a clear evening sky offers no guarantee against a sudden storm later that night. (B) One of the most overlooked risks is setting up a tent too close to a campfire, since a sudden gust of wind can carry a spark onto dry fabric faster than anyone expects. (C) Food storage is another area where casual habits create danger: leaving snacks inside a tent, rather than in a sealed container away from the sleeping area, can attract wildlife looking for food.

주어진 문장: Thanks to her call, I felt understood and ready to try again. On the first day of winter break, my friend Yuna and I sat in a cafe and talked about the new year ahead. ( ① ) Instead of making separate plans, we decided to write our goals together on one sheet of paper. ( ② ) Yuna wanted to improve her English speaking, while I wanted to wake up earlier every morning. ( ③ ) We agreed to text each other every night to report what we had done that day. ( ④ ) At first, it felt exciting, but after two weeks, I began to feel tired and wanted to quit. Yuna noticed my short replies and called me instead of just texting. She reminded me why I had chosen this goal in the first place. ( ⑤ ) Because we supported each other through difficult moments, both of us successfully reached our goals by spring.