영어 모의고사 (자동 편성)

Picture books are usually written for young children, but a growing number of adults are ① picking them up for themselves. At first glance, a picture book seems too simple for someone who has already ② learned to read long novels. However, many picture books deal with serious themes, such as loss, fear, and change, using only a few carefully ③ choosing words. Because the text is short, every sentence carries extra weight, and readers naturally ④ slow down to notice small details in the pictures. This slower pace can feel calming for adults who are used to rushing through long articles and constant notifications. A picture book can also be finished in a single sitting, which makes it easy to return to the same story again and again. For these reasons, therapists and teachers sometimes recommend picture books not only to children but also to stressed adults ⑤ who need a quiet moment.

Summer brings a wide variety of delicious fruits, but many of them ①spoil quickly in the heat. Fruits such as watermelon and melon should be kept in the refrigerator once they are cut, since exposure to warm air ②slows down spoiling. Berries are especially delicate and should not be washed until just before eating, because moisture ③encourages mold to grow. Bananas turn black quickly in cold air, so they are best kept on the counter. Wrapping cut fruit tightly in plastic wrap helps keep it ④fresh longer, giving you a few extra days to enjoy its natural ⑤sweetness.

During the hottest weeks of summer, the city operates free cooling centers for anyone who needs a break from the heat. These cooling centers provide air-conditioned spaces where visitors can rest ①comfortably. Anyone can use the facilities, but they are especially helpful for elderly people and those ②without air conditioning at home. There is no cost to use these centers, and no reservation is ③required. City officials encourage residents to check the nearest location on the city website, since operating hours may vary slightly by ④site. Making use of these cooling centers can help ⑤cause heat-related illnesses during extreme heat warnings.

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.

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.

Attention, students! Our school festival is going green this year, and we truly need your help. This event aims to ①reduce the disposable waste that usually piles up during the celebration. First, please bring your own cup, plate, and utensils to every food booth you visit. Second, each booth should use ②reusable decorations rather than paper banners that get thrown away within hours. Students who join as Green Helpers will manage the recycling stations, sorting cans, bottles, and paper ③carefully all day long. Therefore, everyone's small cooperation will directly ④increase the amount of trash sent to the landfill. However, single-use plastic bags are ⑤strictly prohibited at every booth this year.

Air conditioners make summer days more comfortable, but using them incorrectly can harm your health. Many people set the temperature far below the outdoor temperature to cool down quickly. However, doctors recommend ___________. A larger gap forces your body to adjust constantly, which can weaken your immune system and cause headaches, fatigue, and a stuffy nose.

The student council reminds all club members about the rules for using the club activity room. First, every club must sign up for a time slot on the reservation sheet. Members should arrive on time and leave the room within ten minutes after their activity ends. Because several clubs share the same space, food and drinks are not allowed inside the room. Members must also return chairs and tables to their original positions before leaving. If equipment is broken or missing, the club leader should report it to the teacher. Clubs that ignore these rules may lose their reservation for the following month. Please also remember to turn off the lights and lock the door carefully. These simple habits will _______________.

Many readers assume that once they finish a book, there is no reason to open it again. (A) Some students who reread their favorite novel report that it feels almost like reading a different book, because they now understand the characters' motives more deeply. Teachers therefore encourage students not to rush toward new titles alone, but to occasionally return to a book they already loved, since a second visit often teaches more than the first. (B) Once the ending is already known, a second reading frees the mind to notice smaller things, such as a clever hint the author placed early in the story or a change in a character's tone. (C) Yet teachers who study reading often disagree, arguing that a second reading can reveal details a first reading misses completely. During a first reading, most of a student's attention goes toward simply following the plot, wondering what will happen next.

In other words, the hardest part of reading is never the reading itself, but the moment just before it begins. Building a reading habit does not usually start with a big decision to read more. ( ① ) It often starts with very small, easy steps. ( ② ) Some students keep a book in their bag so that they always have something to read while waiting for a bus, and others choose a fixed time each day, like right before bed, to read for just ten minutes. ( ③ ) These small routines work because they lower the effort needed to begin. ( ④ ) Once a student sits down and opens a book, continuing to read the next page feels much easier than the first step of starting. Experts also suggest setting a very low daily goal, such as one page, instead of a strict page count that feels like homework. ( ⑤ ) Over weeks, these tiny actions add up, and reading slowly becomes something the student simply does, rather than something the student has to force.