영어 모의고사 (자동 편성)

문제 1

Turning on automatic captions used to mean settling for garbled text full of obvious errors, but recent speech-recognition models have made same-language captions ①accurate enough that many viewers now leave them on by default, even when watching content in their native language. The technology listens to audio, breaks it into individual sounds, and matches those sounds against a massive library of words and phrases ②to predict what was actually said. For viewers who are deaf or hard of hearing, this improvement has quietly ③transformed everyday access to video content that once required a human transcriber. The system still stumbles over overlapping speakers, strong accents, and specialized vocabulary, ④occasionally producing captions that are unintentionally funny. Even with these flaws, most users agree that imperfect captions ⑤is far more useful than no captions at all.

문제 2

Across many countries, high schools ①begins classes early in the morning, often before eight o'clock. This schedule assumes that teenagers can simply go to bed earlier to compensate, but biology tells a different story. During adolescence, the body's internal clock shifts later, ②delaying the release of melatonin until well after ten at night. As a result, most teenagers are not physiologically ready to fall asleep until much later than younger children or adults. When early start times force them ③to wake before their bodies have completed a full sleep cycle, the mismatch accumulates into a chronic sleep debt ④that affects concentration and mood throughout the school day. Researchers who study this mismatch argue that the underlying problem is not laziness or poor discipline among students, but a scheduling system ⑤built around adult rhythms rather than adolescent ones.

문제 3

Sociologist Mark Granovetter introduced an idea that seems contradictory at first glance, known as the strength of weak ties. According to this theory, people who see each other only occasionally, called weak ties, often ①provide more valuable information than close friends or family members, who are considered strong ties. This happens because strong ties tend to share the same social circles and, therefore, already possess similar knowledge. Weak ties, in contrast, move within different networks, which ②allows them to introduce ideas or opportunities that would otherwise remain unknown. For example, a former classmate rarely contacted might mention a job opening unavailable through one's immediate circle. Social media platforms have made maintaining such connections remarkably easier, letting users ③keeping hundreds of loose acquaintances active without frequent face-to-face meetings. Consequently, these platforms function as efficient channels through which weak ties continue ④delivering fresh opportunities that close relationships simply cannot ⑤offer.

문제 4

Influencer marketing has become one of the most powerful tools that companies use to reach young consumers. Unlike traditional advertisements, which often feel distant and impersonal, posts created by influencers seem more like advice from a trusted friend. This sense of closeness, built through years of sharing daily life online, makes followers more willing to trust product recommendations than ordinary commercials. For example, a skincare brand promoted by a popular lifestyle influencer can sell out within hours simply because her audience believes her opinions are honest. Consumers are becoming more ①careless, checking whether reviews are sponsored before making a purchase. In the end, influencer marketing works best when it ②stays ③grounded in ④authenticity rather than mere ⑤popularity.

문제 5

Remote work has moved from a rare privilege to a common practice for millions of employees worldwide. Supporters argue that remote work ①decreases productivity, since employees avoid long commutes and distracting office environments. It also allows companies to hire talented people regardless of where they live, ②widening the pool of candidates. Critics, however, worry that remote work ③weakens teamwork and makes it harder for new employees to learn from experienced colleagues. Without regular face-to-face interaction, some workers feel ④isolated and struggle to build strong professional relationships. For these reasons, many experts suggest that the future of work will likely be hybrid, ⑤combining flexibility with occasional in-person collaboration.

문제 6

Minji had tried for years to build a bedtime reading habit but always ①forgot once under the blanket. During summer, she found a method called habit stacking. It means attaching a new habit to an existing one so it acts as a reminder. Her existing habit was brushing her teeth every night, so she decided to place her book ②far from her toothbrush. After brushing her teeth, she would pick up the book, letting one action trigger the next. Within two weeks, opening the book after brushing felt almost ③automatic, requiring no conscious effort. She realized habit stacking worked best when the new habit was ④small and the existing habit was stable and predictable. By the end of summer, both habits felt like ⑤steady parts of her routine, requiring no reminders.

문제 7

Soyeon joined an online study group chat where dozens of students planned a class project together every evening. When one member suggested skipping a required survey step to save time, several others ①quickly agreed, and no one raised any objections. Soyeon ②privately worried that skipping the survey might weaken their project, but seeing everyone else nodding along, she stayed ③vocal rather than risk sounding difficult. The group proceeded confidently, convinced their shortcut was harmless, until their teacher pointed out ④serious gaps once the project was submitted. She realized that the chat's friendly, unified atmosphere had actually discouraged critical thinking, making poor decisions feel completely ⑤normal at the time.

문제 8

Many people feel a ①sudden wave of anxiety when their smartphone battery is nearly dead or they have left it at home. This ②intense discomfort, known as nomophobia, is short for "no-mobile-phone phobia." Researchers explain that this fear develops because smartphones have become ③tightly linked to social belonging; missing a notification can feel like being cut off from friends. Therefore, experts suggest gradually reducing phone checks to ④strengthen this anxious dependence. Recognizing nomophobia as a real psychological pattern is the first step toward a ⑤healthier relationship with technology.

문제 9

Many students struggle not with lack of effort but with lack of structure when studying for exams. (A) Once colors are assigned, the student blocks specific hours of the day for each subject, following the same order as a printed timetable. (B) As a result, switching between subjects no longer feels confusing, because each color block signals exactly what should happen next. (C) One student solved this problem by giving each subject a distinct color on a printed weekly calendar before the semester began.

문제 10

주어진 문장: This gap between old and new skill sets can make the transition especially challenging for older workers. As governments and companies work to address climate change, a new category of employment known as green jobs has expanded rapidly. ( ① ) These positions include solar panel installers, wind turbine technicians, and specialists who design energy-efficient buildings. ( ② ) Critics point out that transitioning workers from fossil fuel industries to green jobs is not always simple, since the required skills can differ significantly. ( ③ ) Governments are therefore introducing training programs designed to help such workers shift smoothly into renewable energy careers. ( ④ ) Countries that have invested heavily in renewable energy have seen employment in this sector grow far faster than in the economy overall. ( ⑤ ) As climate goals become more urgent worldwide, demand for skilled workers in this expanding field is expected to continue rising steadily.