1.쉬움
The Arctic fox has thick white fur in winter, which helps it blend in with the snow. In summer, its fur turns brown or grey to match the rocks and plants. Why does the Arctic fox’s fur change colour?
- ATo stay cool in the winter snow
- BTo blend in with its surroundings
- CTo attract other foxes in spring
- DTo warn its enemies to stay far away
2.쉬움
“Lena is an only child. She lives with her mother and her grandfather in a flat above a bakery.” Who does Lena live with?
- AHer mother and her sister
- BHer grandmother and her uncle
- CHer father and her brother
- DHer mother and grandfather
3.쉬움
The Amazon rainforest is in South America. It is home to millions of kinds of insects, plants, birds and other animals. What is the passage mainly about?
- AThe Amazon rainforest and its wildlife
- BBirds that fly south for winter
- CThe deserts of South America
- DHow to grow plants at home
4.보통
“The old lighthouse keeper climbed the 120 steps every evening to light the lamp, even when his knees ached, because ships depended on him.” What motivates the lighthouse keeper?
- AA plan to sell the lighthouse
- BA fear of being alone at night
- CA sense of duty to the ships
- DA wish to exercise his knees
5.보통
The new medication reduced headaches in 70 percent of patients in the trial. However, 15 percent of patients reported stomach upset. What is the purpose of the second sentence?
- ATo give another benefit of the medication
- BTo point out a drawback of the medication
- CTo compare it with a different drug
- DTo explain how the trial was done
6.보통
A footnote at the bottom of a page reads: “1. Data from the National Health Survey, 2022.” What is the purpose of the footnote?
- ATo show the source of the information
- BTo list the chapters of the book
- CTo tell the reader to turn the page
- DTo give the meaning of a difficult word
7.어려움
The author writes: “Some parents worry that letting children play outside unsupervised is dangerous. While some risks exist, outdoor play builds independence, problem-solving and physical health.” What is the author’s position?
- AParents worry too little about their children.
- BChildren should never play outside without adults.
- COutdoor play has no risks for children at all.
- DThe benefits of outdoor play outweigh its risks.
8.어려움
“The town’s population grew from 8000 to 12 000 in ten years. During the same period, the number of schools stayed at two.” Which problem does the passage most likely point to?
- AThe population of the town went down.
- BFewer children were living in the town.
- CThe schools may have become crowded.
- DThe town built too many new schools.
정답표
- 1. B · To blend in with its surroundings
- 2. D · Her mother and grandfather
- 3. A · The Amazon rainforest and its wildlife
- 4. C · A sense of duty to the ships
- 5. B · To point out a drawback of the medication
- 6. A · To show the source of the information
- 7. D · The benefits of outdoor play outweigh its risks.
- 8. C · The schools may have become crowded.
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