영어 모의고사 (자동 편성)

Last New Year's Day, I wrote three goals in my diary: reading more books, exercising regularly, and saving money for a bicycle. Today, exactly one year later, I opened that old page and smiled at how much ①has changed. I did not finish all twelve books I had planned, but I read six, ②which was still more than the year before. Saving money was harder than I expected, since unexpected expenses ③kept appearing. My exercise habit became the biggest surprise, and I now run almost every morning without ④feeling forced. Looking back, I realized that progress does not always match the original plan, and what matters more is that I kept trying, adjusted my methods, and ⑤to learn something new about myself along the way.

A goal should be specific, meaning you describe exactly what you want to do instead of using ①vague words. It should also be measurable, so you can check your progress with clear numbers such as pages read or minutes exercised. Being achievable means the goal ②fits your current situation and is not too difficult to reach. A relevant goal truly ③matters to your life and interests, and a time-bound goal has a clear deadline that pushes you to take action instead of waiting. Setting goals this way turns vague wishes into ④unclear plans, which are much ⑤easier to follow through every single day.

Our school is starting a New Year Goal-Setting Campaign to help everyone begin the year with ①vague direction. During the first week of January, every student will receive a small goal card in homeroom class and write one ②personal goal along with two simple steps. After completing the card, students must ③submit it to their homeroom teacher by January 9th. All goal cards will then be ④displayed on the bulletin board outside the library, so students can encourage one another. Students who show clear progress will receive a small prize, which we hope will ⑤motivate everyone to keep trying.

Most students only see the final result, a few ① smooth minutes each morning. Behind that short program, however, broadcasting club members follow a ② relaxed daily routine. Members arrive at school thirty minutes earlier than other students to prepare the studio. They check the microphones, the cameras, and the lighting before anyone else arrives. Meanwhile, the script team ③ finalizes the news script that was written the night before. Once everything is ready, the anchors ④ practice their lines one last time. At exactly eight o'clock, the red light turns on, and the live broadcast begins. During class hours, however, most members return to their regular classroom lessons like everyone else. After school, the club meets again to ⑤ review that morning's recording and discuss any mistakes. Through this daily routine, members slowly learn skills such as teamwork and quick thinking under pressure.

Our school's volunteer club, Helping Hands, tries to _______________. Each month, students visit a nearby nursing home and spend an afternoon talking with elderly residents. For example, they read newspapers aloud or just listen to old stories from the residents. In addition, members collect used books and toys from classmates and donate them to a community center downtown. Some students feel nervous before their first visit, unsure of what to say to strangers. However, most discover that a warm smile works better than perfect words. Therefore, the club's real goal is not just finishing hours for a report card. Instead, it teaches members that caring for others grows into a lasting habit, like watering a plant daily. By the end of the year, many students say the club changed how they see their community.

Students often groan when a classic novel appears on their reading list, complaining that the language feels old-fashioned and the plot moves too slowly. It is true that classic literature can be harder to read than a modern bestseller. Yet this very difficulty is part of why classics remain valuable for young readers today, because _______________. Beyond language training, classic novels also explore themes such as jealousy, ambition, and loss that have not changed much across centuries.

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.

Passion and talent each offer different advantages when choosing a career. (A) Talent, meanwhile, can lead to quick success, but without real interest, that success may feel empty over time. (B) Passion gives strong motivation, pushing a person to practice for long hours without feeling tired. (C) For this reason, many experts recommend looking for an overlap between the two rather than choosing only one.

Job experience programs let students try out real workplaces for a short time. (A) For example, some students spend a day at a hospital, a bakery, or a design studio. (B) In this way, students gain a clearer picture of what each job truly involves. (C) During the visit, they observe workers and sometimes try simple tasks themselves.

Simply naming these warning signs, however, does not guarantee that a child will know how to react in the moment. Teaching children to be cautious around strangers used to rely mainly on a single blunt warning: never talk to people you do not know. ( ① ) Child safety experts now argue that this advice is too simple to be useful, since most children will inevitably need to interact with unfamiliar adults, whether asking a store employee for help or greeting a new neighbor. ( ② ) A more effective approach focuses on specific situations rather than people in general, teaching children to recognize behavior that feels wrong, such as an adult asking a child to keep a secret from parents or offering a reason to get into a car alone. ( ③ ) Role-playing these scenarios in advance helps children respond quickly under pressure, rather than freezing because the situation feels unfamiliar and confusing. ( ④ ) Experts also emphasize that children should be taught they will never get in trouble for refusing an adult's request or for loudly saying no in public. ( ⑤ ) This is because hesitation caused by politeness can cost precious seconds in a genuine emergency.