Q1 목적 다음 글의 목적으로 가장 적절한 것은?

• ① to warn against the dangers of dopamine
• ② to suggest ways to increase dopamine levels
• ③ to explain the actual function of dopamine
• ④ to describe the history of pleasure research
• ⑤ to encourage people to enjoy their meals

정답 ③

해설 본문은 도파민이 단순히 '쾌락 분자'라는 대중적 통념과 달리, 실제로는 '기대, 노력, 가능성'을 추동하는 역할을 한다는 점을 과학적 근거를 통해 설명하고 있으므로 'to explain the actual function of dopamine'이 정답이다.

Q5 제목 다음 글의 제목으로 가장 적절한 것은?

• ① Why Dopamine Is Only About Physical Pleasure
• ② The Simple Scientific Facts Behind Human Happiness
• ③ Dopamine As A Tool For Solving Problems
• ④ The Hidden Meaning Of Our Daily Actions
• ⑤ How Dopamine Drives Your Future Potential Goals

정답 ⑤

해설 'How Dopamine Drives Your Future Potential Goals'는 도파민이 단순히 쾌락을 주는 물질이 아니라, 미래의 가능성과 성취를 향한 동기를 부여하는 핵심임을 포괄적으로 잘 나타내고 있다.

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

• ① Dopamine serves as a biological indicator of past life achievements.
• ② Dopamine doesn't give contentment; it delivers possibility.
• ③ Dopamine functions primarily as a chemical sedative to reduce stress.
• ④ Dopamine forces individuals to focus strictly on their current satisfaction.
• ⑤ Dopamine remains dormant until the final goal is successfully reached.

정답 ②

해설 앞 문장에서 도파민의 역할이 보상 자체가 아닌 '가능성'과 '추구'에 있음을 설명하고, 뒷 문장에서 도파민이 어떻게 새로운 도전을 준비하게 하는지 구체화하므로 이 문장이 논리적 연결고리가 됩니다.

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

[주어진 글]
Popular culture loves to label dopamine as the "pleasure molecule," yet science reveals a richer, more nuanced reality. Dopamine's true role is found not simply in the thrill of reward, but in the dance of anticipation, striving, and imagining what could be.

(A) The rush of motivation that energizes you at the start of a new day, the focus that allows you to solve complex problems, and the curiosity that fuels ambition are all orchestrated by dopamine. Dopamine doesn't give contentment; it delivers possibility.

(B) It sets the stage for new challenges, frames future goals as attainable, and propels you to ask "What if?" about new opportunities, relationships, or aspirations. The anticipation of a meaningful conversation, the excitement for a fresh project, and even just the temptation of a delicious meal are all sparked by dopamine's drive for future reward.

(C) Critically, dopamine rewards the process, not just the finished result. It's what sharpens focus and fills ordinary moments with potential.

• 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.

Although popular culture often mislabels dopamine as a simple pleasure molecule, its actual function is far more complex. Rather than providing (a)c____________, this chemical acts as a powerful driver of (b)m____________, (c)a____________, and curiosity. It encourages individuals to pursue future goals and explore new (d)p____________ by focusing on the process of striving rather than just the final outcome. Ultimately, dopamine serves to sharpen our cognitive focus and transforms ordinary experiences into meaningful opportunities for personal growth and achievement.

정답
(a) contentment [만족(하기)] - Rather than providing contentment, this chemical acts as a powerful driver of motivation, anticipation, and curiosity.
(b) motivation [동기] - Rather than providing contentment, this chemical acts as a powerful driver of motivation, anticipation, and curiosity.
(c) anticipation [예상, 기대] - Rather than providing contentment, this chemical acts as a powerful driver of motivation, anticipation, and curiosity.
(d) possibilities [가능성; 가능한 일; 잠재성] - It encourages individuals to pursue future goals and explore new possibilities by focusing on the process of striving rather than just the final outcome.