영어 모의고사 (자동 편성)

When choosing a future career, students often face a common question: should I follow what I love, or what I ①being good at? Passion can provide strong motivation, ②pushing a person to practice for hours without feeling tired. However, 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 ③empty or exhausting. Career experts suggest ④looking for an overlap between the two. Finding this balance takes time and self-reflection, but it often leads to a more ⑤satisfying and sustainable career.

This year's Club Festival ①will hold in the school gym and nearby classrooms next Friday. Visitors should first pick up a program map at the entrance ②to find each club's booth. Art and photography clubs will show their work in Classroom 201. Dance and music clubs will perform on the gym stage. Performances start every thirty minutes, so guests should arrive five minutes early. Because seating is limited, latecomers may need ③to stand at the back. Visitors may take photos, but please turn off the camera flash during performances. Food will be sold outside the gym, but drinks cannot be brought into the exhibition rooms. If you have questions, staff members ④wearing yellow vests will be glad to help. We hope everyone enjoys discovering what our clubs ⑤have worked on this semester.

Heatstroke happens when the body's temperature ①rises too high and cannot cool itself down. To prevent heatstroke, you should drink plenty of water throughout the day, ②even if you do not feel thirsty. If you notice symptoms such as dizziness or a very high body temperature, ③move to a shaded place immediately. Children, ④who sweat less than adults, are especially at risk of heatstroke. It is also wise ⑤avoiding outdoor activities between noon and five o'clock, when the sun is strongest.

For the first week, she woke up early and ran ①happily, feeling proud of her new habit. However, after a few cold mornings, she began oversleeping, and soon she stopped running altogether, which made her feel ②confident about her progress. By February, she felt disappointed and believed she simply lacked willpower. They realized that running before sunrise in freezing weather had been too ③difficult to maintain. So Minji changed her plan and decided to run after school instead, when the weather was ④warmer and she had more energy. She kept running three times a week, and by spring, she had grown much stronger and more ⑤positive.

Many people throw away items that they no longer need. However, more and more students have begun to give old belongings a new purpose through secondhand trading. (A) For example, a jacket that no longer fits your older sibling can become a treasure for someone else, and giving an item to a new owner is like giving a toy a second life. (B) Therefore, secondhand trading, which requires little effort, protects both your wallet and the environment, and small choices like this can make a big difference for our planet. (C) This practice takes place at flea markets or through simple online apps, and when you buy a secondhand item, you save money and reduce waste at the same time.

Water activities are fun, but they require careful preparation to stay safe. (A) In addition, checking the weather and water conditions before you swim is just as important, since sudden storms can create dangerous currents. (B) For example, always swim in areas supervised by a lifeguard, and never swim alone, no matter how confident you are. (C) Finally, wearing a life jacket in open water and taking regular breaks will help you avoid accidents and exhaustion.

New jobs related to technology are appearing in many different fields. (A) In the field of energy, technicians now install and repair solar panels and wind turbines. (B) In healthcare, meanwhile, specialists design digital tools that help elderly patients manage their health. (C) In the world of data, analysts help companies make sense of huge amounts of information.

The city operates free cooling centers to help residents cope with extreme summer heat. (A) Most locations are open from nine in the morning until six in the evening, seven days a week. (B) These centers, located in community halls and libraries, offer air-conditioned spaces free of charge. (C) Since there is no cost and no reservation is required, residents are encouraged to visit whenever needed.

Technology has changed the way many jobs are performed today. (A) As a result, workers now need to keep learning new tools throughout their careers. (B) A graphic designer, for instance, must understand digital software that did not exist twenty years ago. (C) Machines and computer programs now handle tasks once done entirely by people.

The broadcasting workshop turned out to be more difficult than most students expected. (A) By the second day, though, most students began to enjoy the challenge as their confidence grew. (B) On the first day, many students felt nervous simply standing in front of a camera. (C) This growth was largely due to instructors who gave detailed feedback instead of simple praise.