영어 모의고사 (자동 편성)

문제 1

Psychologists have long wondered whether reading fiction can change how people treat others in real life. Several studies suggest that novels which describe a character's inner thoughts in detail can ① trains readers to imagine what other people are feeling, a skill closely related to empathy. When readers follow a character through difficult choices, they practice ② stepping into someone else's perspective without any real risk to themselves. This kind of mental practice, researchers argue, can carry over into everyday situations, making readers more likely ③ to notice a classmate's hidden sadness or understand a stranger's unusual behavior. Stories that stay focused only on fast action, with little attention to characters' inner lives, appear ④ to build empathy far less than stories that slow down to explore emotion. For this reason, some psychologists now recommend that young readers ⑤ balance fast-paced adventure novels with quieter stories about ordinary people and their feelings.

문제 2

My grandmother keeps a wooden cabinet filled with tiny furniture, each piece no larger than a fingernail, that she has been building for over a decade as a miniature hobby. When I first saw the cabinet, I assumed the appeal was simply how ① impressively small and precise the pieces looked. Talking with her while she worked, though, I learned that the real challenge lies in imagining an entire, believable world at a scale the eye can barely process, deciding where a miniature family might set down a teacup or leave a chair pulled slightly away from the table. She once spent three weekends carving a single tiny bookshelf, only to leave two of its shelves deliberately ② empty, explaining that a completely full room would look ③ lived-in rather than staged. That small decision taught me that miniature craft is not primarily about ④ precision, but about convincingly imagining an ordinary life small enough to fit inside a ⑤ shoebox.

문제 3

Every day, people throw away piles of ①used paper without thinking about where it goes. However, most of that paper does not have to end up in a landfill. Instead, it can travel to a recycling factory and become brand new paper again. First, workers collect old newspapers, boxes, and notebooks left in recycling bins. These papers are then soaked in water and turned into ②hard, mushy pulp. You can think of this process like breaking a cookie back into flour and water. For example, ink and small pieces of plastic are ③removed from the pulp during this stage. The ④clean pulp is pressed into thin sheets and dried in large machines. Therefore, a wrinkled old newspaper can be ⑤reborn as clean white paper. In contrast to throwing paper away, recycling it saves trees and reduces waste.

문제 4

Every spring, the art club at Sejong High School creates one large mural ①together instead of individual paintings. The process begins with a session where members suggest themes and vote on their favorite idea. Once a theme is chosen, the club divides into small teams, each responsible for one section of the wall. One team sketches the outline while another mixes colors to match the design. Communication becomes ②unnecessary at this stage, since each section must connect smoothly with the ones beside it. If one team paints too dark a shade, the whole picture can look ③unbalanced. Therefore, members ④regularly step back to compare their section with the rest of the mural. After several weekends, the teams combine their sections into a single image. The finished mural is displayed near the entrance, reminding everyone what ⑤cooperation can achieve.

문제 5

On the first day of the club fair, the gym was filled with noise and color. Every table had a banner, and members called out to new first-graders like me. My friend Somin dragged me toward the robotics club, insisting it would suit me. However, the long list of coding projects looked too ① complicated for a beginner. Just then, I noticed a ② quiet table where students were sketching posters together. A calm senior named Jian explained that the art club ③ rejected complete beginners. She showed me a sketchbook filled with simple drawings by first-year members. Her gentle voice made me feel ④ relaxed for the first time that day. Without much thought, I wrote my name on the sign-up sheet before leaving. Walking out of the gym, I finally felt that I ⑤ belonged in this new school.

문제 6

Dear residents, this notice explains how to use our apartment recycling area correctly. The recycling area, located behind the main entrance, is open every day from six to ten in the evening. (A) First, sort your items into the labeled sections for paper, plastic, glass, and cans before dropping them off. Boxes should be flattened, and bottles should be emptied, because dirty items are hard to recycle. (B) 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. (C) However, please do not leave large furniture or electronics in this area at any time. Instead, contact the management office to arrange a separate pickup for those bulky items. For example, broken chairs and old refrigerators require a special sticker before collection.

문제 7

Whenever people discuss the future of reading, one debate never seems to end: e-books or paper books? (A) Fans of paper books, however, argue that something important is lost on a screen, since many readers say they remember a book's plot more clearly by recalling where a scene appeared on the page. (B) Supporters of e-books point out that a single device can hold thousands of titles, and readers can also change the font size or look up a word instantly. (C) Screens also invite distraction, since a single notification can pull a reader away from the story, and interestingly, most young readers do not choose one format forever.

문제 8

Every spring, the volunteer club at our school introduces new members to its most popular project: the nursing home visit program. (A) For example, one member always brings her ukulele and plays simple songs that the residents remember from their youth. (B) As a result, both the students and the elderly residents look forward to these visits every month. (C) During each visit, members are encouraged to bring a small talent or hobby to share with the residents.

문제 9

However, even confident swimmers can get into trouble in open water. Summer is the best time to enjoy swimming pools, rivers, and beaches with family and friends. ( ① ) First, always swim in areas that are supervised by a lifeguard, and never swim alone, even if you are a strong swimmer. ( ② ) It is also important to check the weather and water conditions before entering the water, since strong currents and sudden storms can appear without warning. ( ③ ) Wearing a life jacket in open water is essential, especially for children and beginners. ( ④ ) Taking regular breaks during long swims helps prevent exhaustion. ( ⑤ ) Learning basic rescue skills is another good habit that could help you save a life someday.

문제 10

This weekly ritual might sound unusual to anyone who has only ever read a novel alone. 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. ( ① ) This is a book club, and its members insist that reading the same novel together changes the experience completely. ( ② ) Alone, a reader usually forms one interpretation and rarely questions it again. ( ③ ) In a group, however, one member's small comment about a minor character can suddenly change how everyone else understood the whole story. ( ④ ) Members also say that having a discussion planned in advance pushes them to finish books they might otherwise put down halfway through. ( ⑤ ) 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.