Q1 connective 다음 빈칸에 들어갈 말로 가장 적절한 것을 고르시오.

The modern world is so interconnected and constantly plugged in that finding the time and space to think can be difficult. ____, without freedom from the influence and distractions of the world, it is virtually impossible to develop well-reasoned opinions, ideas, and values. …

• ① As a result
• ② Thus
• ③ In other words
• ④ However
• ⑤ Specifically

정답 ④

Q2 목적 다음 글의 목적으로 가장 적절한 것은?

Recently on a flight to Asia, I met Debbie, who was warmly greeted by all of the flight attendants and was even welcomed aboard the plane by the pilot. Amazed at all the attention being paid to her, I asked if she worked with the airline. …

• ① 항공사 직원의 친절함을 강조하려고
• ② 장거리 비행의 즐거움을 설명하려고
• ③ 단골 고객에 대한 보상을 소개하려고
• ④ 항공사 이용 수칙을 안내하려고
• ⑤ 항공사 CEO를 소개하려고

정답 ③

해설 글의 마지막 부분에서 데비가 특별한 대우를 받은 이유는 '그 항공사의 충성스러운 고객이었기 때문(she was a loyal customer to that one airline)'이라고 명시되어 있으므로 '단골 고객에 대한 보상을 소개하려고'가 정답이다.

Q3 제목 다음 글의 제목으로 가장 적절한 것은?

The modern world is so interconnected and constantly plugged in that finding the time and space to think can be difficult. However, without freedom from the influence and distractions of the world, it is virtually impossible to develop well-reasoned opinions, ideas, and values. …

• ① Great Leaders and Their Social Lives
• ② The Necessity of Solitude for True Thought
• ③ How to Connect with the Modern World
• ④ The History of Religious Greatness Explained
• ⑤ Why People Need Constant Social Interaction

정답 ②

해설 지문은 고립(solitude)이 독자적인 사고와 가치관을 형성하는 데 필수적임을 역사적 인물들을 통해 강조하고 있으므로 'The Necessity of Solitude for True Thought'가 글 전체를 아우르는 가장 적절한 제목이다.

Q4 단어선택하기 다음 글의 빈칸 (A), (B), (C)에 들어갈 말을 순서대로 바르게 짝지은 것은?

The rise of cities and the improvement in transport infrastructure brought about new opportunities for specialization. Densely ___(A)___ cities provided full-time employment for carpenters, priests, soldiers and lawyers. …

정답 ①

Q5 connective 다음 빈칸에 들어갈 말로 가장 적절한 것을 고르시오.

The small community of Zorborgu, near Tamale in northern Ghana, comprises mainly farmers. They decided to stop burning crop residues and protect their community forest to reduce the risk of wildfires that cause widespread land damage. …

• ① Nevertheless
• ② Yet
• ③ In contrast
• ④ Still
• ⑤ As a result

정답 ⑤