영어 모의고사 (자동 편성)

Dear residents, this notice explains how ①using our apartment recycling area correctly. The recycling area, ②located behind the main entrance, is open every day from six to ten in the evening. First, sort your items into the labeled sections for paper, plastic, glass, and cans before ③dropping them off. Boxes should be flattened, and bottles should be ④emptied, because dirty items are hard to recycle. However, please do not leave large furniture or electronics in this area at any time. Instead, contact the management office ⑤to arrange a separate pickup for those bulky items. For example, broken chairs and old refrigerators require a special sticker before collection. In contrast to ordinary trash, recyclable materials must never be mixed together in one bag. Following these simple rules keeps our shared space tidy for every family.

Last spring, I joined a one-day job experience program at a local hospital. At first, I was ①nervous about talking to real patients. However, after helping an elderly patient find her room, I felt ②proud and relaxed. The busiest moment came when several patients needed attention at once, and the nurses worked together ③calmly. I realized that teamwork matters as much as medical knowledge, and my interest in nursing had grown even ④stronger. This short experience taught me ⑤less about the job than any book could.

Many students take a career aptitude test at some point in high school. This test is ①designed to measure a person's interests, strengths, and personality traits. It does not simply tell students which job to choose; instead, it helps them ②understand themselves better. For example, a student who enjoys solving problems might discover a ③hidden interest in engineering. However, the results should be used only as a guide, not as a ④temporary answer. Therefore, students should treat the test as a useful starting point, rather than a fixed decision that ⑤limits their future choices.

Many English teachers now ask students to write a short review after finishing a book, rather than simply filling out a reading log. At first, students often ①complain that summarizing a plot is enough work already, so writing an opinion on top of that feels unnecessary. However, a review requires something a summary does not: a clear judgment supported by ②specific evidence from the text. To defend an opinion about a character or a theme, students must return to the book and ③ignore exact passages that support their view. This process forces readers to notice details they might have skipped during a first, quick reading. Teachers who assign reviews regularly report that their students remember plot details more ④accurately and discuss characters' motivations more confidently than students who only summarize. In this sense, writing a review is not extra work added onto reading; it is a way of reading more ⑤carefully in the first place.

When choosing a future career, students often face a common question: should I follow what I love, or what I am good at? Passion can provide strong motivation, but loving an activity does not always mean a person will become skilled at it professionally. Natural talent can lead to quick success, but without genuine interest, that success may eventually feel empty or exhausting. Career experts suggest ___________ instead of choosing only one side. Finding this balance takes time and self-reflection, but it often leads to a more satisfying and sustainable career.

Summer heat can be just as dangerous for pets as it is for people, because ___________. Owners must therefore provide plenty of fresh water, avoid walking pets during the hottest hours, and never leave them alone in a parked car.

Volunteer work can sometimes reveal career interests students never expected to have. (A) This kind of quiet, patient care revealed a deep interest she never knew she had. (B) For example, a student volunteering at an animal shelter once spent an hour calming a frightened puppy. (C) She later began exploring careers in veterinary medicine because of that single experience.

A loud, jarring alert sound interrupting a phone's normal notifications usually means one thing: a government agency has issued an emergency text to everyone in a specific area, warning of anything from a flash flood to a missing child. (A) Some residents complain that the alerts arrive too frequently or for events that feel minor, leading a small number of people to silence the notifications altogether. (B) Safety officials warn that this response defeats the entire purpose of the system, since a person who mutes every alert for convenience will also miss the one message that truly demands immediate action. (C) These messages are designed to reach people instantly, without requiring anyone to download an app or subscribe to a service in advance, since a disaster rarely waits for someone to prepare.

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.

The reading club, designed for younger students, encourages children to read at least one book per week. The Greenfield Public Library will offer a variety of special programs for students during summer vacation. ( ① ) From July 20th to August 14th, students can join reading clubs, writing workshops, and science experiment classes held every weekday. ( ② ) The writing workshop helps older students improve their essay skills through fun and creative exercises. ( ③ ) In addition, the library will host a special lecture series on careers. ( ④ ) All programs are free, but registration is required in advance because space is limited. ( ⑤ ) Interested students should sign up at the front desk or through the library's website.