영어 모의고사 (자동 편성)

Every day, we leave behind marks of the gases that warm our planet, much like footprints ①left in wet sand. These marks, often called our carbon footprint, come from small choices such as driving, eating, and using electricity. Many students think that only ②small factories create these marks, but ordinary habits at home also matter greatly. For example, turning off lights when leaving a room ③reduces the energy that power plants must produce. Walking or biking to school instead of riding in a car also ④lowers the amount of gas released into the air. In contrast, leaving devices plugged in all night quietly increases our footprint without our notice. Therefore, students who practice these simple habits regularly can ⑤shrink their footprint significantly.

For many years, comic books and graphic novels were seen as a ① lazy alternative to real reading. Parents and teachers often worried that pictures did the work that words should do, leaving young readers with ② weaker vocabulary and imagination. Recent research, however, tells a more ③ complicated story. Graphic novels actually require readers to combine written text with visual clues, inferring emotion from a character's expression or understanding time gaps between panels. This combination can build a ④ 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, finding that many reluctant readers finish an entire graphic novel and then move on to longer books with new confidence. Rather than replacing traditional reading, graphic novels appear to work best as an ⑤ obstacle that leads students toward it.

During exam season last year, our school counselor introduced a weekly drop-in session where students could paint freely for thirty minutes without any instructions or grading. I attended mostly out of curiosity, expecting a relaxing but ultimately pointless activity, since I have never considered myself artistically talented. To my surprise, filling a blank page with color, without worrying whether the result looked good, left me noticeably calmer than scrolling through my phone during the same amount of free time. The counselor explained that _______________. Several classmates who initially came only to avoid studying kept returning on their own afterward. None of us left with a masterpiece, but many of us left the room feeling noticeably lighter than when we had walked in.

Last month, our class began practicing for the school choir contest, but rehearsals quickly turned tense. Minji, who had the loudest voice, kept correcting other members in the middle of songs. Several students felt hurt and began skipping practice, saying it felt more like criticism than teamwork. Our music teacher noticed the empty seats and asked what was happening. Minji explained that she only wanted the group to sound perfect. However, Junho said her tone made people afraid to sing at all. After an awkward silence, Minji admitted she had never noticed how her words affected others. So the class tried something new: _______________. Slowly, the tension faded and attendance returned to normal. On the day of the contest, the choir sang together with real confidence and earned second place.

Building a reading habit does not usually start with a big decision to read more. It often starts with very small, easy steps. Some students keep a book in their bag so that they always have something to read while waiting for a bus. Others choose a fixed time each day, like right before bed, and read for just ten minutes. These small routines work because _______________. Experts also suggest setting a very low daily goal, such as one page, instead of a strict page count that feels like homework. Over weeks, these tiny actions add up, and reading slowly becomes something the student simply does, rather than something the student has to force.

Keeping track of progress is just as important as setting the goal itself. (A) For instance, someone learning guitar might record which songs they practiced each week, and looking back later reveals real growth. (B) This kind of tracking also helps identify problems early, so a person can adjust the plan before too much time is wasted. (C) A simple way to do this is keeping a log, such as a weekly checklist or a short journal entry.

This January, our school will run a New Year Goal-Setting Campaign for every student. (A) First, each student will receive a goal card in homeroom class and write one personal goal along with two steps to reach it. (B) Afterward, all the cards will be displayed on the bulletin board outside the library for everyone to see. (C) Once the card is complete, students must submit it to their homeroom teacher by January 9th.

Picture books are usually written for young children, but a growing number of adults are picking them up for themselves. (A) However, many picture books deal with serious themes, such as loss, fear, and change, using only a few carefully chosen words, and because the text is short, every sentence carries extra weight, so readers naturally slow down to notice small details in the pictures. (B) 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, so for these reasons, therapists and teachers sometimes recommend picture books to stressed adults as well. (C) At first glance, a picture book seems too simple for someone who has already learned to read long novels.

주어진 문장: We appreciate your effort in advance and look forward to celebrating a truly green festival together. Attention, students! Our school festival is going green this year, and we truly need your help. ① This event aims to reduce the disposable waste that usually piles up during the celebration. ② First, please bring your own cup, plate, and utensils to every food booth you visit. Second, each booth should use reusable decorations rather than paper banners that get thrown away within hours. ③ Students who join as Green Helpers will manage the recycling stations, sorting cans, bottles, and paper carefully all day long. Therefore, everyone's small cooperation will directly lower the amount of trash sent to the landfill. ④ However, single-use plastic bags are strictly prohibited at every booth this year. If your booth needs supplies, please contact the student council office before Friday. Let us work together to create a festival that is both fun and eco-friendly. ⑤

This year's fair is expected to be the largest one the school has ever held. Central High School will host its annual career fair next Thursday in the main gymnasium. ( ① ) More than thirty companies and organizations will set up booths to introduce different careers. ( ② ) Each booth will offer a short activity so visitors can experience a small part of the job. ( ③ ) For example, the engineering booth will let students build a simple model bridge. ( ④ ) In addition, three guest speakers will give short talks about their career paths during the lunch break. ( ⑤ ) Teachers strongly encourage all students to attend.