영어 모의고사 (자동 편성)

Skipping a proper warm-up before intense exercise might seem like a harmless way to save a few minutes, but the practice ①carries real physiological costs. A cold muscle is stiffer and less elastic than a warm one, making it considerably more prone to strains and tears when suddenly ②asked to contract forcefully. Gradually raising body temperature through light activity increases blood flow to the muscles, ③allowing oxygen to reach tissue more efficiently and enabling nerve signals to travel faster between the brain and the muscle fibers. A proper warm-up also raises heart rate gradually, ④easing the cardiovascular system into strenuous work rather than shocking it with a sudden demand. Athletes who warm up thoroughly tend to report better performance in the early minutes of competition, since their bodies are already primed rather than ⑤adjust on the fly.

Last month, our class began practicing for the school choir contest, but rehearsals quickly turned tense. Minji, ①who had the loudest voice, kept correcting other members in the middle of songs. Several students felt hurt and began ②skipping 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 ③to 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 ④affecting others. So the class tried something new: each member shared one compliment before rehearsal began. Slowly, the tension faded and attendance returned to normal. On the day of the contest, the choir sang together with real confidence and ⑤earned second place.

When people fail to reach a goal, they often feel ①embarrassed and want to give up. However, the way a person thinks about failure can change what happens next. Some people believe failing means they simply lack ability, so they ②stop trying. Others see failure differently: they treat it as ③useless information that shows what needs to change. For example, a student who fails a math test might later ask the teacher which questions were weak points and study those areas more ④carefully. Over time, people who view failure as a lesson rather than a final judgment tend to keep working toward their goals, even after several ⑤setbacks.

When Suji transferred to a new school in March, she knew no one in her class and felt ①lonely during lunch and breaks. Her homeroom teacher suggested joining a club to make friends more easily. Suji signed up for the photography club, though she had never taken photography seriously before. At the first meeting, older members taught her how to adjust a camera and find a ②good angle. Because everyone shared photos and gave ③friendly feedback each week, Suji gradually felt more ④uncomfortable with the other members. One rainy afternoon, a fellow member, Hana, invited her to photograph the flooded schoolyard together. They laughed while trying to keep their cameras dry, and that moment grew into a real ⑤friendship.

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.

Psychologists have long studied how people determine their own worth by looking at those around them. (A) Festinger's theory explains this tendency, showing that individuals often compare themselves with others to evaluate their own abilities and opinions. (B) When people compare themselves with someone who seems more accomplished, a process called upward comparison, they often experience envy and lower self-esteem. (C) Social media intensifies this effect by constantly presenting curated images of other people's seemingly perfect lives.

Most students only see the final result, a few smooth minutes each morning. Behind that short program, however, broadcasting club members follow a busy daily routine. (A) 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. (B) 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 finalizes the news script that was written the night before. Once everything is ready, the anchors practice their lines one last time. (C) After school, the club meets again to 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.

Visualization is a simple technique that many successful goal-setters use, and it works in several different ways. (A) For example, a student who dreams of studying abroad might create a board filled with campus photos and a list of specific steps. (B) First, picturing a goal in detail, either by drawing pictures or writing descriptions, keeps the goal fresh and meaningful in a person's mind. (C) In addition, this habit helps the brain notice opportunities related to the goal and can even lower anxiety about the unknown future.

Sometimes the leader also brings up a surprising detail that no one else noticed. Our school's book club, Page Turners, meets every Wednesday to discuss a book the members chose. ( ① ) At the start of each month, students suggest titles and vote to pick one. This way, everyone feels some ownership over what the club reads next. ( ② ) Before each meeting, members read several chapters and prepare a few questions. During the meeting, the leader opens discussion by asking a question about the story's main idea. ( ③ ) Then members take turns sharing their opinions, even when they disagree with each other. For example, students once argued for a long time about a character's difficult choice. ( ④ ) Such debates, though sometimes loud, help members understand different points of view. At the end of the semester, the club holds an event to recommend favorite books. ( ⑤ ) Through this process, reading becomes less like homework and more like a shared conversation.

For this reason, it is best to plan ahead and pick your favorite show first. This year's Club Festival will be held in the school gym and nearby classrooms next Friday. ( ① ) Visitors should first pick up a program map at the entrance to find each club's booth. Art and photography clubs will show their work in Classroom 201. Dance and music clubs will perform on the gym stage. ( ② ) Performances start every thirty minutes, so guests should arrive five minutes early. ( ③ ) Because seating is limited, latecomers may need to stand at the back. ( ④ ) Visitors may take photos, but please turn off the camera flash during performances. Food will be sold outside the gym, but drinks cannot be brought into the exhibition rooms. ( ⑤ ) If you have questions, staff members wearing yellow vests will be glad to help. We hope everyone enjoys discovering what our clubs have worked on this semester.