영어 모의고사 (자동 편성)

Jihun made a resolution ①to study English for two hours every day. For the first three days, he studied exactly as planned and ②felt proud of himself. However, on the fourth day, he skipped his study time because he was too exhausted, and within a week, his resolution had disappeared. ③Feeling disappointed, Jihun talked to his older sister about it, and she suggested that he ④try a smaller, more realistic goal instead of a large one. Following her advice, he changed his plan to studying English for only twenty minutes each night, and this small goal felt less overwhelming, so he managed ⑤keeping it every day for a month.

Last month, our class began practicing for the school choir contest, but rehearsals quickly turned tense. Minji, ①who had the loudest voice, kept correcting other members in the middle of songs. Several students felt hurt and began ②skipping practice, saying it felt more like criticism than teamwork. Our music teacher noticed the empty seats and asked what was happening. Minji explained that she only wanted the group ③to sound perfect. However, Junho said her tone made people afraid to sing at all. After an awkward silence, Minji admitted she had never noticed how her words ④affecting others. So the class tried something new: each member shared one compliment before rehearsal began. Slowly, the tension faded and attendance returned to normal. On the day of the contest, the choir sang together with real confidence and ⑤earned second place.

Our school will hold the New Year Goal Presentation Day on Friday, January 30th, in the main auditorium. Every student is ①invited to share one personal goal for this year in front of classmates and teachers. Each presentation should last no longer than two minutes and may include a poster or simple props to explain the goal ②clearly. Students who wish to participate must submit a ③short outline to their homeroom teacher by January 23rd. Prizes will be given for the most ④creative goal and the most inspiring presentation, chosen by a panel of teachers. Participation is completely ⑤mandatory, so students who prefer not to present are still welcome to attend and watch.

Many students think that reading a book quietly by themselves is ① enough, but book discussion classes add something that solo reading cannot provide. When students explain their ideas out loud, they often ② discover thoughts they did not even know they had. Teachers who use discussion classes report that students remember plot details and themes far ③ longer than students who only read silently and take a quiz afterward. This happens because talking about a book forces the brain to organize scattered impressions into a clear argument. Discussion also teaches students to listen ④ carefully, since they must respond directly to classmates instead of simply waiting for their own turn to speak. For these reasons, many schools are now adding weekly discussion sessions to their reading programs, even for short stories that used to be assigned only as ⑤ noisy homework.

Speed-reading courses promise a simple result: read several times faster while understanding just as much as before. Some students do learn to move their eyes faster after a short course. However, researchers who study reading have found a serious problem with these claims. Understanding a text depends not just on how quickly your eyes move across it, but on how deeply your brain processes each sentence and connects new ideas to what you already know. In careful studies, speed-reading graduates often score no better on comprehension tests than ordinary readers who read at a normal pace. This suggests that _______________.

A growing number of teenagers are joining book clubs that exist only on their phones. These apps let users track pages, write short reviews, and join group chats about a chosen book. The apps also use gentle reminders and reading streaks to keep members motivated. However, a few teachers worry that constant notifications from a reading app can pull attention away from the book itself. Despite this concern, many students report that _______________.

Every January, our school invites a graduate to share advice, and last week a former student named Minho visited our class. Three years ago, he was a shy sophomore who dreamed of becoming a science teacher but doubted his own grades. Even so, he decided that ___________. He wrote down this single goal in his notebook and read it every morning before class. Instead of studying everything at once, he focused on one weak subject each month and asked his teachers for extra help.

On the first day of winter break, my friend Yuna and I sat in a cafe and talked about the new year ahead. Instead of making separate plans, we decided that ___________. Yuna wanted to improve her English speaking, while I wanted to wake up earlier every morning, and we agreed to text each other every night to report what we had done that day.

Last year our art club received a set of digital drawing tablets, and I assumed switching from paper would feel like cheating, since a screen seemed to remove the physical struggle of real drawing. (A) What the tablet does offer is the freedom to undo a mistake instantly and experiment with colors without wasting paper, which encourages artists to take risks. Several members who once avoided painting now try bold new styles daily. (B) After a few weeks of practice, though, I noticed the tablet demanded a different kind of skill rather than an easier one. (C) Because there is no paper texture to guide the pen, beginners often press too hard or draw shaky lines until their hand adjusts to the smooth glass surface.

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