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(A), (B), (C)의 각 네모 안에서 문맥에 맞는 낱말로 가장 적절한 것은?

When teachers work in isolation, they tend to see the world through one set of eyes — their own. The fact that there might be someone somewhere in the same building or district who may be more successful at teaching this or that subject or lesson is (A) [based / lost] on teachers who close the door and work their way through the school calendar virtually alone. In the absence of a process that (B) [allows / forbids] them to benchmark those who do things better or at least differently, teachers are left with that one perspective — their own. I taught various subjects under the social studies umbrella and had very little idea of how my peers who taught the same subject did what they did. The idea of meeting regularly to compare notes, plan common assessments, and share what we did well (C) [mostly / never] occurred to us. Rather, we spent much time in the social studies office complaining about a lack of time and playing the blame game.

(A)          (B)           (C)

① based   —  allows    —  never

② based   —  forbids   —  mostly

③ lost     —  allows    —  mostly

④ lost     —  allows    —  never

⑤ lost     —  forbids    —  never

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1. (A), (B), (C)의 각 네모 안에서 문맥에 맞는 낱말로 가장 적절한 것은?

Quick treatment of a snakebite can prevent serious or long-term medical problems. First, the victim should wrap a bandage tight two to four inches above the bite, applying pressure but not cutting off the blood flow to the area. Second, he or she should immobilize the bitten area to avoid increasing blood             (A)[production / circulation]  as it makes the venom spread through the body quicker. If possible, a splint should be applied by wrapping a hard object in place with a bandage or gauze. Third, the victim should (B) [lower / raise] the bitten area so that it’s below his or her heart. Fourth, the victim should immediately report to a hospital or emergency care facility so that a medical professional can determine whether an (C) [removal / injection] of anti-venom is necessary.

(A)	(B)	(C)

① production	─	lower	─	injection

② production	─	raise	─	removal

③ circulation	─	lower	─	injection

④ circulation	─	raise	─	injection

⑤ circulation	─	lower	─	removal

2. 다음 글의 밑줄 친 부분 중, 문맥상 낱말의 쓰임이 적절하지 않은 것은?

Pillows were originally used mainly by the ① wealthy, and have been found in ancient Egyptian tombs. These days, they are composed of a filler made from synthetic fibers, feathers, or down. Traditionally, straw was the filler, but this is  ② uncomfortable and rarely used today. Centuries ago, feathers and down were the choice of the rich. These days, feathers and down are used by everyone because they offer the ③ advantage of softness and the ability to conform to any shapes desired by the user. In Asian countries like China or Korea, however, pillows are often ④ soft boxes made from wood or metal, instead of stuffed fabric, which just provide support for the head ⑤ without any cushioning.	*synthetic 합성의, 인조의

3. (A), (B), (C)의 각 네모 안에서 문맥에 맞는 낱말로 가장 적절한 것은?

In Finland, the profession of teachers is highly esteemed, as it should be in every country. Very few universities are permitted to train teachers, and admission to these elite programs is highly competitive: Only one out of every ten applicants is accepted. There is little room for (A) [competence / incompetence]. Teachers have a strong sense of professional responsibility and are driven by intrinsic motivation, not by the hope of a bonus or fear of being fired. They have a wide choice of what to teach and would (B) [intend / refuse] to prepare students for standardized tests. Instead, they design their own tests to ascertain their students’ needs. Finnish schools consistently outperform European and American ones in almost every respect, embodying the ideal of excellence. They also have the least variation in quality, embodying the ideal of (C) [equality / perfection].

(A)	(B)	(C)

① competence	—  intend	—  equality

② competence	—  refuse	—  perfection

③ incompetence	—  intend	—  perfection

④ incompetence	—  refuse	—  equality

⑤ incompetence	—  refuse	—  perfection

4. 다음 글의 밑줄 친 부분 중, 문맥상 낱말의 쓰임이 적절하지 않은 것은?

James and Linda Palmer are newcomers to Seattle. For nearly three years they lived in Oakland, where both of them had jobs as teachers in the public school system. Life was good there. Linda was enthusiastic about her job and completely ① discontent. When James was offered a new job in Seattle, Linda put up some   ② resistance at first. But knowing that James was so enthusiastic about the new job’s possibilities, she quickly ③ adjusted herself to the idea of moving. The one problem was that she and James would have to be ④ separated for several months. He would have to be in Seattle in January to start his new job, and since she was already ⑤ obligated to teach the rest of the school year, it was obvious that she would have to stay on in Oakland until May.

5. (A), (B), (C)의 각 네모 안에서 문맥에 맞는 낱말로 가장 적절한 것은? [3점]

Quite apart from whatever benefits art may have for the total society, it is generally agreed that art is a source of personal (A) [gratification / gravitation] for both the artist and the viewer. It would be hard to imagine a world in which people engaged only in pursuits that met their basic survival needs. Although people devote most of their time and energy to meeting those needs, it is equally true that all people derive some enjoyment from art because it provides at least a (B) [contemporary / temporary] break from those practical pursuits. After the crops have been harvested, the African horticulturalist has time to dance, tell stories, and derive pleasure] from making or viewing pieces of art. Likewise, as a (C) [diversion / diversity] from their workaday lives, many Westerners seek satisfaction by attending a play, a concert, or a museum.	* horticulturalist 원예사

(A)	(B)	(C)

① gratification	―  contemporary	―  diversion

② gratification	―  temporary	―  diversion

③ gratification	―  temporary	―  diversity

④ gravitation	―  contemporary	―  diversity

⑤ gravitation	―  temporary	―  diversion

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C. 다음 글의 밑줄 친 부분 중, 어법상 틀린 것은?

Most fashion magazines or TV advertisements try to persuade us that we     ① should dress in a certain way or behave in a certain manner. If we do, they tell us, we will be able to meet new people ② with confidence and deal with every situation confidently and without embarrassment. Changing fashion, of course, does not apply just to dress. A barber today does not cut a boy’s hair in the same way as he ③ was used to, and girls do not put on make-up in the same way as their mothers and grandmothers ④ did. Advertisers show us the latest fashionable styles and we are constantly under pressure to follow these fashions ⑤ in case our friends think we are odd or dull.