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Minjun used to leave half of his lunch tray full of ①untouching rice and vegetables every day. Last spring, his class started a campaign ②called "Clean Plate Day" to reduce food waste. However, his teacher explained that leftover food thrown away every day ③adds up to a huge amount of waste. She compared uneaten food to money ④dropped carelessly on the street, which nobody bothers to pick up. He decided to take only what he could finish and ⑤to try new vegetables slowly.

Science labs feel far safer than they actually are, largely because the equipment looks harmless and the experiments are carefully ①planned by a teacher. This false sense of security leads some students ②to skip small precautions, such as wearing safety goggles for a "simple" experiment or tasting a substance out of curiosity. Chemical reactions, however, do not distinguish between a professional laboratory and a classroom; a small amount of the wrong substance ③splashed into an eye can cause permanent damage within seconds, regardless of how basic the experiment seemed. Teachers repeatedly emphasize ④to read each instruction before touching any material, since even a familiar-looking chemical can behave unpredictably when combined with something new. Most laboratory accidents, researchers note, do not happen during advanced or unusual experiments but during routine ones that students ⑤have performed many times before.

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

The city government has launched a summer energy-saving campaign to ①reduce electricity use during the hottest months. Using fans together with air conditioners cools rooms more efficiently while using ②more power. To prevent blackouts, residents are asked to set air conditioners no lower than twenty-six degrees Celsius, which helps save ③energy. Businesses are asked to dim unnecessary outdoor signs after ten at night. Families who reduce their electricity use by more than ten percent will receive a ④discount on their next bill, which is a nice ⑤reward for their effort.

Speed-reading courses promise a simple result: read several times faster while understanding just as much as before. (A) In careful studies, speed-reading graduates often score no better on comprehension tests than ordinary readers who read at a normal pace, and for difficult material, there may be no real shortcut around attentive reading. (B) The techniques usually involve moving your eyes quickly down the page, skipping small words, and avoiding the habit of silently pronouncing each word, and some students do learn to move their eyes faster after a short course. (C) However, researchers who study reading have found a serious problem with these claims, since understanding a text depends on how deeply your brain processes each sentence, not simply on how quickly your eyes move.

Every Wednesday evening, a small group meets in the corner of a quiet cafe, coffee cups in hand, ready to talk about a book they have all just finished. (A) Perhaps the greatest benefit is social rather than literary: strangers from very different backgrounds discover that they share the same doubts, laughter, and surprises over the very same pages. (B) Members also say that having a discussion planned in advance pushes them to finish books they might otherwise put down halfway through. (C) This is a book club, and its members insist that reading the same novel together changes the experience completely, because one person's small comment can reshape how everyone else understood the story.

주어진 문장: This is because the brain naturally pays more attention to things that are connected to a person's goals. Many students who reach their goals share one habit: they picture the goal clearly before they even start working. ( ① ) This process, called visualization, means imagining a goal in detail, often by drawing pictures or writing specific descriptions. ( ② ) For example, a student who dreams of studying abroad might make a board filled with photos of a foreign campus and a list of steps to get there. ( ③ ) Seeing these images every day keeps the goal fresh in mind and reminds the student why the effort matters. ( ④ ) Visualization also helps people notice small opportunities they might otherwise miss. ( ⑤ ) In addition, picturing success in advance can lower anxiety, because the mind grows familiar with the process instead of fearing an unknown outcome.

Not every family reacts the same way, however. When I told my parents I wanted to become a musician, I expected them to worry about money and stability. ( ① ) Instead, my father surprised me by asking what kind of music made me feel most alive. ( ② ) My mother, who had once dreamed of becoming a painter herself, admitted that she still wondered what her life might have looked like. ( ③ ) Their honesty made me realize that parents' influence on career choices is not always about pressure or control; sometimes, it comes quietly through shared stories and unfinished dreams. ( ④ ) Some parents push their children toward careers they consider safer. ( ⑤ ) Still, my parents' support taught me that the most helpful kind of guidance often respects a child's own voice instead of replacing it.

주어진 문장: Relieved, he watched his teammates continue the race with newfound energy. During the sports day relay race, Jun was nervous, and his hands were shaking as he waited for the baton. ① When his turn came, he grabbed the baton but nearly dropped it while turning the first corner. ② His teammates, watching from the field, shouted his name and encouraged him to keep running. Even though Jun felt embarrassed, their cheering gave him confidence to focus on the runner ahead of him. ③ As he handed the baton smoothly to the next runner, he realized that the team's effort mattered more than his mistake. ④ After the race, his teammates gathered around him and said that his recovery had kept the team in the competition. ⑤ Jun understood then that teamwork means supporting each other even after something goes wrong. His class did not win first place, but they celebrated together as if they had.

주어진 문장: This process, however, does not happen all at once, but unfolds gradually in stages. Many students set a New Year goal to build a new habit, such as reading every night or exercising each morning. ( ① ) However, most people give up within two weeks because the habit still feels difficult. ( ② ) Researchers who studied this process found that, on average, a new habit takes about sixty-six days to feel automatic. ( ③ ) During the first few weeks, your brain still treats the activity as something new, so you must rely on willpower. ( ④ ) Around the middle of this period, the behavior becomes easier because your brain starts to expect it at a certain time each day. ( ⑤ ) By the end, you no longer need to force yourself, since the action feels natural and comfortable.