Q1 목적 다음 글의 목적으로 가장 적절한 것은?

• ① to suggest new rules for global meetings
• ② to criticize managers for frequent meeting interruptions
• ③ to highlight the benefits of linear agendas
• ④ to explain how flexible meetings truly work
• ⑤ to promote a specific company meeting schedule

정답 ④

해설 본문은 남미, 아프리카 등 다양한 문화권에서 나타나는 '유연한 시간 문화(flexible-time culture)' 기반 회의의 특징과 그 진행 방식을 설명하고 있으므로 'to explain how flexible meetings truly work'가 정답이다.

Q5 제목 다음 글의 제목으로 가장 적절한 것은?

• ① The Unpredictable Nature of Flexible Meeting Cultures
• ② Why Linear Agendas Fail in Modern Businesses
• ③ Common Strategies for Managing Office Phone Calls
• ④ How to Build Strong Teams Through Meetings
• ⑤ The Hidden Meaning of Trees in Business

정답 ①

해설 'The Unpredictable Nature of Flexible Meeting Cultures'는 유연한 시간 문화를 가진 사회에서 회의가 정해진 틀을 벗어나 어떻게 진행되는지를 은유적이고 포괄적으로 잘 나타내고 있다.

Q9 빈칸문장-객관식 다음 빈칸에 들어갈 말로 가장 적절한 것을 고르시오.

• ① A formal set of rules is required to prevent any spontaneous deviations from the plan.
• ② Most managers prefer to follow the agenda strictly to avoid wasting valuable company time.
• ③ But there's no expectation that the meeting will progress in a linear manner.
• ④ The rigid structure ensures that every participant remains focused on the original goal.
• ⑤ Participants are expected to arrive exactly on time to maintain the meeting's efficiency.

정답 ③

해설 앞 문장에서 회의의 '중심(trunk)' 역할을 하는 의제가 제시되지만, 뒷 문장에서 우선순위가 바뀌어 논의가 새로운 방향으로 흘러갈 수 있다고 설명하므로, 회의가 선형적으로 진행되지 않는다는 내용의 이 문장이 논리적 연결고리가 됩니다.

Q11 순서배열 주어진 글 다음에 이어질 글의 순서로 가장 적절한 것을 고르시오.

[주어진 글]
A meeting in a flexibletime culture like those found in South America, parts of Europe, Africa, and the Middle East is more like an evergreen tree . An agenda with a meeting start time and a topic will probably be circulated before the meeting. This will serve as the trunk of the tree.

(A) In flexible-time cultures, it seems clear that the most productive meetings grow in unpredictable ways, and the effective manager is flexible and professional enough to capitalize on priorities and changing needs as they arise. Interruptions, agenda changes, and frequent shifts in direction are seen as natural and necessary.

(B) But there's no expectation that the meeting will progress in a linear manner. What seemed like a priority last week when the agenda was crafted is not necessarily the priority right now-so discussion may branch off in a new direction.

(C) Other branches may sprout as some members have urgent phone calls that take them in and out of the meeting. Or subgroups may form within the room to discuss timely subjects linked in some way to the main meeting trunk.

• ① (A) - (B) - (C)
• ② (A) - (C) - (B)
• ③ (B) - (A) - (C)
• ④ (B) - (C) - (A)
• ⑤ (C) - (B) - (A)

정답 ④

해설 정답 순서: (B) → (C) → (A)

Q12 요약문빈칸 다음 글을 아래와 같이 요약하고자 한다. 빈칸에 들어갈 알맞은 어휘를 주어진 철자로 시작하여 각 한 단어로 답안을 작성하시오.

In (a)f____________-time cultures, meetings function like organic structures rather than rigid schedules. Although an initial agenda provides a central focus, discussions frequently branch into (b)u____________ directions based on emerging priorities and urgent needs. Participants may engage in side conversations or leave temporarily, which is considered a natural part of the process. Consequently, effective managers must remain (c)a____________, embracing these constant shifts to ensure that the meeting remains (d)p____________ and responsive to the evolving requirements of the group.

정답
(a) flexible [유연한] - In flexible-time cultures, meetings function like organic structures rather than rigid schedules.
(b) unpredictable [예측 불가능한] - Although an initial agenda provides a central focus, discussions frequently branch into unpredictable directions based on emerging priorities and urgent needs.
(c) adaptable [적응 가능한; 적응 능력이 있는] - Consequently, effective managers must remain adaptable, embracing these constant shifts to ensure that the meeting remains productive and responsive to the evolving requirements of the group.
(d) productive [생산적인] - Consequently, effective managers must remain adaptable, embracing these constant shifts to ensure that the meeting remains productive and responsive to the evolving requirements of the group.