영어 모의고사 (자동 편성)

My cousin, who has never taken a single music lesson, recently ①used a composing app on her phone to write a short song for her friend's birthday video. Watching her work, I realized the app ②handled much of the technical difficulty that used to stop beginners from composing at all, automatically keeping her melody in key and ③suggesting chords that matched the mood she selected. What the app could not do, however, was decide which four notes actually felt right for the opening line, or when a pause said more than another note would have. She spent nearly an hour ④adjusting a single short phrase until it matched the feeling she wanted to capture, deleting and replaying it dozens of times. Watching her patient trial and error, I understood that these tools lower the technical barrier to making music, but they do not remove the very human task of ⑤decide what a piece of music is actually trying to say.

Strong summer sunlight can ①damage your skin if you are not careful. Ultraviolet rays are invisible light from the sun that ②causing sunburn, wrinkles, and even skin cancer over time. To protect your skin, apply sunscreen with a high SPF ③before going outside. Wearing a hat and sunglasses also helps ④shield your face and eyes from direct sunlight. Skin ⑤that has been damaged by the sun can take a long time to heal.

Last January, Minji ①deciding that she would run three kilometers every morning before school. For the first week, she woke up early and ②ran happily, feeling proud of her new habit. However, after a few cold mornings, she began oversleeping, and soon she stopped running altogether. One evening, her older brother asked her why the plan ③had failed, and together they looked closely at her daily schedule. They realized that running before sunrise in freezing weather ④had been too difficult to maintain. So Minji changed her plan and decided ⑤to run after school instead, when the weather was warmer.

The Riverside Summer Festival will take place from August 1st ①to August 3rd at Riverside Park. During the day, local farmers and small businesses ②will sell fresh fruits, snacks, and handmade crafts at outdoor booths. In the evening, live music performances and a fireworks show ③lighting up the night sky. Children can enjoy water games and face painting near the fountain area, ④which is located in the center of the park. Visitors ⑤are encouraged to bring their own water bottles and wear comfortable shoes.

Summer vacation is a great time ①go camping with family or friends. First, pack enough water and snacks, since staying hydrated and energized ②is essential in hot weather. Second, bring sunscreen and insect repellent ③to protect your skin from sunburn and bug bites. In addition, check the weather forecast before you leave, and choose a campsite ④that is safe from flooding. Make sure your tent is set up on flat, dry ground away from trees ⑤that could fall in strong wind.

Two years ago, I began volunteering at an animal shelter near my neighborhood on weekends. My tasks included feeding animals, cleaning cages, and helping visitors choose a pet to adopt. Over time, I noticed how much I ①enjoyed calming nervous or injured animals. One rainy afternoon, a frightened puppy refused to eat, and I sat quietly beside it for over an hour until it finally ②relaxed. Watching the puppy trust me changed something inside me. I began researching careers in veterinary medicine and animal behavior, subjects I had ③frequently considered before. My volunteer work, which started as a simple ④hobby, slowly turned into the ⑤clearest career direction I had ever found.

Last week, I started feeling tired and had a mild headache every afternoon at school. At first, I thought I was just stressed about exams, but my mother told me it might be air-conditioning sickness, which happens when ___________. After doing some research, I learned a few simple ways to prevent it, such as wearing a light jacket indoors, drinking warm water, and stretching every hour.

Water activities are fun, but they require careful preparation to stay safe. (A) In addition, checking the weather and water conditions before you swim is just as important, since sudden storms can create dangerous currents. (B) For example, always swim in areas supervised by a lifeguard, and never swim alone, no matter how confident you are. (C) Finally, wearing a life jacket in open water and taking regular breaks will help you avoid accidents and exhaustion.

Interviewing people who already work in a field you are interested in can be very helpful. (A) They can also share honest advice about the challenges of the job, which you rarely find in books. (B) Such interviews let you hear firsthand stories about what a career is really like. (C) For this reason, many career guidance classes now include interview projects as part of their curriculum.

For example, children and elderly people are especially vulnerable because their bodies cool down less efficiently. Every summer, doctors warn about the danger of heatstroke during long heatwaves, and this condition does not affect everyone equally. ( ① ) Heatstroke happens when the body's temperature rises too high and cannot cool itself down. ( ② ) This condition can be life-threatening if it is not treated quickly. ( ③ ) To prevent heatstroke, drink plenty of water and avoid outdoor activities during the hottest hours of the day. ( ④ ) Wearing light clothing also helps your body stay cool. ( ⑤ ) If symptoms appear, move to a shaded or air-conditioned place immediately.