영어 모의고사 (자동 편성)

Last week, I started feeling tired and ①had a mild headache every afternoon at school. My mother told me it might be air-conditioning sickness, ②which happens when people sit in a cold room for too long. After doing some research, I learned a few simple ways ③to prevent it. I began carrying a light jacket ④wearing indoors when the room felt too cold, and I made sure to drink warm water instead of only cold drinks. Within a few days, my headaches ⑤disappeared, and I felt much more energetic.

Have you ever wondered why some people stay motivated while others give up quickly? The answer often lies in whether they have a clear goal. When people have no specific goal, they usually feel confused about where ①to start, and their interest fades within days. For example, a student who simply decides ②to study harder this year often loses direction because the plan is too vague. In contrast, a student who sets a clear goal, such as raising an English score by ten points, ③knows exactly what to do every day. This clarity creates strong motivation because the brain naturally ④focus on a clear target. A clear goal also makes progress easy to measure, and noticing small improvements keeps people ⑤encouraged to continue.

Every summer, lifeguards repeat the same warnings to swimmers, yet drowning remains one of the most common causes of accidental death among teenagers. Part of the problem is that danger in water rarely looks ①dramatic; a swimmer struggling to stay afloat often makes little noise and shows no obvious signs of panic, which means bystanders may not realize help is needed until it is too late. Rip currents present a particularly ②deceptive threat, since the water's surface can appear calm even while a powerful current pulls a swimmer steadily away from shore. Experts advise that anyone caught in such a current should swim parallel to the beach rather than struggling directly against it, since fighting the current head-on quickly ③strengthens even a strong swimmer. Simple habits, such as swimming near a lifeguard station and never entering the water alone, dramatically ④lower the risk of a minor mistake turning into a fatal ⑤one.

Every semester, students groan when the fire alarm rings for another routine drill, filing out of the building as if the exercise were simply a break from class. This ①serious attitude, however, overlooks why the drill exists in the first place. During an actual fire, thick smoke can fill hallways within minutes, cutting ②visibility to almost nothing and making it dangerously easy to panic or take a wrong turn. Repeating the same evacuation route again and again trains the body to move automatically, even when the mind is too frightened to think clearly. Firefighters note that students who have practiced an escape route ③calmly walk toward the nearest exit purely out of habit, while those unfamiliar with the building often ④freeze or hesitate at doorways. A fire drill that feels pointless in the classroom can therefore become the very reason a real evacuation succeeds without ⑤injury.

Yesterday, I visited my school's career counselor because I felt ①excited about my future. I told her that I enjoyed both science and art, but I could not decide which subject to pursue. She listened ②carefully and then asked me a simple question: what activities make me lose track of time? I answered that designing posters for school events always felt ③exciting. She smiled and said that this kind of clue often ④reveals a genuine interest, more than any test score can. Our short conversation gave me a ⑤clearer sense of direction than weeks of worrying alone had.

On Saturday afternoons, the small square near my house fills with the sound of a street guitarist who sets up his amplifier beside the fountain. At first, I assumed busking was simply a way for musicians to earn a little pocket money, but watching him more closely changed my mind. He does not merely play requests; he studies the mood of the crowd and adjusts his set list on the spot, slowing down for a tired evening walker or speeding up when children start dancing nearby. Unlike a concert hall performance, a street show has no fixed stage and no guaranteed audience, so _______________. This constant negotiation between performer and passerby, I realized, is itself a kind of art, one that depends as much on reading people as it does on playing an instrument.

As artificial intelligence becomes part of everyday life, entirely new job titles are appearing in the workplace. Prompt engineers design effective instructions that help AI programs produce accurate results. AI ethics officers examine whether a company's technology treats users fairly. Human-AI collaboration trainers teach employees how to use AI tools efficiently without depending on them completely. Interestingly, most of these new roles require not only technical knowledge but also strong communication and ethical judgment. This suggests that success in an AI-driven future will depend less on competing with machines and more on ___________.

Around elementary schools, bright yellow signs mark what is known as a school zone, an area where drivers are required to slow down to reduce the risk of striking a child who might dart into the street without warning. Some drivers complain that the reduced speed limit wastes their time, especially when no children happen to be visible at that moment. This complaint misses an important fact about how children behave near traffic: _______________. A car traveling even ten kilometers per hour slower gives a driver several extra seconds to brake, often the exact difference between a frightening near miss and a tragedy.

Camping during summer vacation can be a wonderful experience if you prepare properly. (A) Next, bring sunscreen, insect repellent, and a small first aid kit to protect yourself from common outdoor problems. (B) First, pack enough water and snacks so that you stay hydrated and energized throughout the trip. (C) Finally, choose a campsite on flat, dry ground and check the weather forecast before you leave.

주어진 문장: If Thursday does not work for you either, please let me know so we can find another solution. Dear members of the Debate Club, I am writing to let you know that our regular meeting time has been changed. ① We usually meet in Room 304 every Wednesday after school, but the room will be used for sports day practice next week. ② Instead, our meeting will be held in the library on Thursday at the same time. ③ Please bring the debate topic that you prepared last week, since we will practice our arguments together. ④ If you cannot attend the new meeting time, please reply to this email by Tuesday evening. We also need two volunteers to arrange the chairs and tables before the meeting begins. ⑤ Mr. Park, our club advisor, will join us this time to give feedback on our speaking skills. Thank you for your understanding, and I look forward to seeing everyone on Thursday.