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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.

Every July, our school library ①launches a summer reading challenge that invites students to read at least five books before classes begin again in September. Students who ②complete the challenge receive a small prize, but many say the real reward is something else entirely. Without daily homework and tests to worry about, summer gives students rare freedom ③to choose books purely because they sound interesting, not because a teacher assigned them. Librarians notice that students often pick more unusual genres during the challenge, ④including graphic novels, poetry, and nonfiction about hobbies they enjoy. This freedom seems to matter more than the prize itself, since students who only cared about winning tend to quit once the reading feels difficult, while curious readers ⑤keeps going.

When summer vacation began, I decided to make a daily schedule so that I would not waste my free time. At first, my plan was too ①strict, with study sessions packed back to back and almost no breaks. After only three days, I felt exhausted and gave up on the schedule completely. My older sister recommended setting two or three main goals for each day rather than filling every single hour, which sounded much more ②relaxed. I also learned to include short breaks between tasks, since resting actually ③helps me focus better afterward. Since making these changes, I have been able to follow my schedule much more ④consistently, and my vacation has become both productive and ⑤stressful.

Starting a new diary or planner in January is easy, but keeping it useful all year is ①harder. This guide offers simple tips for using a planner to manage your New Year goals. First, write one ②clear goal at the top of each month so you always remember your main target. Second, break that goal into small weekly tasks instead of writing ③vague plans. Third, check your planner every morning and mark tasks as done when you finish them. Reviewing your notes every Sunday helps you notice patterns in your habits. Finally, do not worry if you skip a day, since staying ④careless matters more than being perfect. These habits can turn your planner into a ⑤powerful tool for reaching your goals.

For many years, comic books and graphic novels were seen as a lazy alternative to real reading. Parents and teachers often worried that pictures did the work that words should do, leaving young readers with weaker vocabulary and imagination. Recent research, however, tells a more complicated story. _______________. This combination can build a different but equally valuable set of reading skills. Teachers who once banned comics from their classrooms are now using them to reach students who struggled with traditional novels. Rather than replacing traditional reading, graphic novels appear to work best as a bridge that leads students toward it.

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. Part of the danger comes from convenience: _______________. 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.

The city government has launched a summer energy-saving campaign because ___________. As air conditioners run constantly, power demand rises sharply and can strain the electricity grid. To prevent blackouts, residents are asked to set air conditioners no lower than twenty-six degrees Celsius and turn off unused electronics.

People often react to failure in very different ways, and this difference can shape their future success. (A) For example, a student who fails a math test might feel upset briefly, but then ask the teacher which questions revealed weak points. (B) Some people believe that failing simply proves they lack ability, so they quickly give up on their goal. (C) Others, however, treat the failure as useful information and use it to build a clearer plan for improvement.

Career aptitude tests come in many different forms today, and schools use them for various purposes. (A) Some tests focus on personality, asking students how they usually react in different situations. (B) Because of this variety, it is important to understand what each test actually measures before taking it. (C) Other tests focus on specific skills, such as logical thinking or verbal ability.

주어진 문장: He paused for a moment, feeling unsure about what the right choice really was. One Saturday morning, Jiho carried a heavy bag of old clothes to the donation box near his apartment. He had grown taller over the winter, so many shirts no longer fit him. ① At first, he almost threw the clothes into the regular trash without thinking twice. ② However, his older sister reminded him that clean clothes could still help someone else. She explained that donating clothes was like giving a plant a second chance to grow. ③ For example, a jacket he had outgrown might keep another child warm this winter. ④ Therefore, Jiho folded each shirt neatly and placed them gently inside the box. In contrast to his first careless idea, he now felt genuinely happy about his choice. ⑤ Walking home, Jiho realized that small actions could create meaningful change for others.