Q1 목적 다음 글의 목적으로 가장 적절한 것은?

• ① to accept the invitation to speak
• ② to suggest a new graduation ceremony date
• ③ to decline the request to give speech
• ④ to request a meeting with the principal
• ⑤ to congratulate the school on its anniversary

정답 ③

해설 작성자가 졸업식 축사 제안을 받았으나 해외 출장으로 인해 참석이 어렵다는 의사를 전달하고 있으므로 'to decline the request to give speech' 가 정답이다.

Q5 제목 다음 글의 제목으로 가장 적절한 것은?

• ① The Importance of Celebrating School Graduation Ceremonies
• ② How to Become a Successful School Graduate
• ③ The Challenges of Managing Overseas Business Trips
• ④ Reflecting on the History of Yuoralis School
• ⑤ A Regretful Decline of a Speaking Invitation

정답 ⑤

해설 'A Regretful Decline of a Speaking Invitation'은 필자가 졸업식 축사 제안을 거절할 수밖에 없는 상황을 핵심적으로 요약하고 있다.

Q8 빈칸문장-객관식 다음 빈칸에 들어갈 말로 가장 적절한 것을 고르시오.

• ① Please inform me if there are any specific topics you would like me to address during the event.
• ② However, I am deeply sorry to say that I will not be able to give a speech because I have a very important overseas business trip scheduled during that time.
• ③ The school has significantly improved its academic curriculum to better prepare students for college.
• ④ I have already prepared a short speech that highlights the importance of pursuing one's lifelong dreams.
• ⑤ I am delighted to accept your offer to share my experiences with the students at the ceremony.

정답 ②

해설 앞 문장에서 연설 제안을 받아 영광이라고 언급했으나, 뒷 문장에서 초청을 거절해야 한다고 했으므로, 그 사이에서 불참 이유를 밝히는 이 문장이 논리적으로 가장 적절합니다.

Q10 순서배열 주어진 글 다음에 이어질 글의 순서로 가장 적절한 것을 고르시오.

[주어진 글]
Dear Mr. Steve Carter,
Congratulations on the 60th graduation ceremony of Yuoralis High School. As a former student, I am extremely proud that the school has become one of the best schools in the local community.

(A) I felt honored when I received your kind invitation to deliver a speech at the ceremony.

(B) However, I am deeply sorry to say that I will not be able to give a speech because I have a very important overseas business trip scheduled during that time. I would have loved to speak to the graduating students, but I must decline your invitation to this meaningful celebration.

(C) I wish you a memorable graduation ceremony. Sincerely, Jane Whittmore

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

정답 ①

해설 정답 순서: (A) → (B) → (C)

Q11 요약문빈칸 다음 글을 아래와 같이 요약하고자 한다. 빈칸에 들어갈 알맞은 어휘를 주어진 철자로 시작하여 각 한 단어로 답안을 작성하시오.

The author expresses pride in the school's achievements while acknowledging the (a)i____________ to speak at the upcoming (b)g____________ ceremony. Unfortunately, a (c)c____________ overseas business trip prevents the writer from attending this significant event. Consequently, the author must decline the request to deliver a speech but extends sincere wishes for a memorable (d)c____________ for all the graduating students.

정답
(a) invitation [초대; 초대장] - The author expresses pride in the school's achievements while acknowledging the invitation to speak at the upcoming graduation ceremony.
(b) graduation [졸업] - The author expresses pride in the school's achievements while acknowledging the invitation to speak at the upcoming graduation ceremony.
(c) conflicting [상충하는] - Unfortunately, a conflicting overseas business trip prevents the writer from attending this significant event.
(d) celebration [기념[축하] 행사] - Consequently, the author must decline the request to deliver a speech but extends sincere wishes for a memorable celebration for all the graduating students.