영어 모의고사 (자동 편성)

문제 1

A growing number of people are practicing what is now called digital detox, the deliberate decision ①to stop using smartphones for a set period. Rather than checking notifications every few minutes, participants unplug for a weekend, a week, or sometimes even longer. Numerous studies suggest that this temporary withdrawal ②produce real benefits for both the mind and the body. First, attention spans ③fragmented by constant notifications gradually recover, allowing people to concentrate on single tasks for longer stretches. Second, avoiding screens before bedtime improves sleep quality, since blue light ④emitted by devices is known to disrupt natural sleep cycles. Third, people freed from their phones often rediscover the pleasure of face-to-face conversations ⑤that had been replaced by texting.

문제 2

Whenever people discuss the future of reading, one debate never ① seem to end: e-books or paper books? Supporters of e-books point out that a single device can hold thousands of titles, which ② makes traveling with a full library incredibly light. Readers can also change the font size, look up a word instantly, and carry their entire collection in one bag. Fans of paper books, however, argue that something important ③ is lost on a screen. Many readers say they remember a paper book's plot more clearly, perhaps because they recall where a scene ④ appeared on the page. Screens also invite distraction, since a single notification can pull a reader away from the story in seconds. Interestingly, several recent surveys suggest that most young readers do not choose one format forever. Instead, they switch between paper and digital depending on the situation, ⑤ treating the debate less as a contest and more as a matter of convenience.

문제 3

Secondhand trading platforms, once considered a niche market for used goods, have grown into a mainstream part of consumer culture. Rising prices for new products, combined with growing awareness of environmental waste, have encouraged many shoppers to consider used items before purchasing something brand new. These platforms allow individuals to sell clothing, electronics, and furniture directly to other consumers, cutting out traditional retail markups entirely. For younger buyers especially, purchasing secondhand items has become associated with resourcefulness rather than financial necessity, ①change how such purchases are perceived socially. To ②address this problem, many platforms now ③offer buyer protection programs and detailed rating systems for sellers. As trust in these systems continues to grow, secondhand trading is ④expected to ⑤expand even further in the coming years.

문제 4

Many students wonder why club activities ①matter so much for their school life record, a document that summarizes what a student did during each semester. Whenever students take part in a club, their teacher writes a short note describing what role they played and how they grew. For example, a student who organized a club exhibition might be described as someone who showed ②strong leadership and creativity. These notes are not simply a list of activities; they explain the process behind each achievement. Therefore, admissions officers at universities read the record carefully to understand a student's ③genuine interests, not just their grades. In contrast, a club membership with no real participation rarely leaves a ④meaningful impression. This is why teachers encourage students to take a ⑤passive role rather than joining a club only for its name.

문제 5

Building a career portfolio is a great way to track your growth throughout high school. Start by choosing a ①format, such as a folder, a notebook, or a digital file. Include items like club activities, volunteer work, certificates, and sample projects that show your interests and skills. For each item, write a short reflection explaining what you learned and why it ②mattered to you. Update your portfolio regularly instead of waiting until graduation, since memories of small experiences ③strengthen quickly. Ask a teacher or mentor to review it occasionally and offer ④feedback. A well-organized portfolio helps you understand your own ⑤growth over time.

문제 6

Blockchain technology was originally promoted as a way to remove the need for trusted middlemen, allowing strangers to exchange value directly and verify transactions through a shared, ① tamper-resistant ledger rather than through a bank or government agency. In theory, this design distributes power away from any single institution and toward the network as a whole. In practice, however, a small number of large players have come to ② dominate many blockchain networks, controlling enough computing power or currency to influence outcomes that were supposed to be decided collectively. Critics note a further irony: when something goes wrong, such as a hacked exchange or a lost password, there is often ③ ample institutional support to appeal to, since the entire system was designed precisely to eliminate that kind of central authority. Whether decentralization can ④ survive this concentration of power remains one of the technology's most ⑤ unresolved questions.

문제 7

Last Saturday, Jimin visited the recycling center near her apartment with her science class. (A) She had expected the place to be dirty and unpleasant, but the center looked clean and well organized. A worker named Mr. Park guided the students through each area, explaining how bottles, cans, and paper were sorted. (B) He showed them a machine that crushed plastic bottles into small pieces before they were sent to factories. Jimin was surprised to learn that mixed trash, thrown into the wrong bin, often ruined an entire batch of recyclables. (C) For example, one greasy pizza box could contaminate a whole pile of clean paper. However, when items were sorted correctly, they could be reused many times, almost like ingredients in a favorite recipe. Walking home, Jimin realized that her small effort at home truly mattered. She decided to sort her family's trash more carefully.

문제 8

The discovery of CRISPR gene-editing technology gave scientists a tool precise enough to correct a single mistaken letter in the human genome, raising hope for curing inherited diseases. (A) Scientific organizations around the world have therefore drawn a careful line, permitting gene editing to treat disease in existing patients while banning any edit that would be inherited by their descendants. (B) Yet editing a gene in a sperm, egg, or early embryo does not simply change one patient; it alters the genetic code passed down to every future generation. (C) Critics worry, however, that as the technology becomes cheaper and more widely available, this line will become harder to enforce than it is to draw.

문제 9

주어진 문장: No experience is necessary, so anyone who cares about nature is welcome to join. Good afternoon, everyone! Our town invites students to join a special tree-planting volunteer day next month. ① This event aims to restore a small forest damaged by last year's fire near the river. ② Volunteers will meet at the community center at nine in the morning and travel together by bus. Please wear old clothes and shoes that you do not mind getting dirty during the activity. ③ Each participant will plant three young trees, guided by experienced forest rangers throughout the morning. For example, rangers will show volunteers how to dig proper holes without harming the tree roots. ④ In contrast, planting too shallowly often causes young trees to die within a few months. Therefore, careful instructions must be followed closely by every volunteer. ⑤ Water and snacks, prepared by the town office, will be provided for free. Students interested in joining should register online before next Wednesday.

문제 10

주어진 문장: Yet many people write down their goals at the beginning of the year and never check how far they have come. Setting a goal is only the first step; keeping track of progress is just as important. ( ① ) Without regular records, it becomes easy to lose motivation or forget the original purpose of a goal. ( ② ) Keeping a simple log, such as a weekly checklist or a short journal entry, lets a person see clear evidence of improvement over time. ( ③ ) For instance, someone learning guitar might record which songs they practiced each week, and looking back later reveals growth that felt invisible day to day. ( ④ ) Tracking progress also helps identify problems early, since a person can notice when effort stops producing results and adjust the plan before too much time is wasted. ( ⑤ )