1. 다음 우리말을 영작할 때 빈칸 ⓐ에 들어갈 말로 가장 적절한 것은?

중간고사

Lesson

1~3

• 나는 입소문이 날 만한 이야기를 생각해 내려고 하고 있다.

→ I’m trying to ____________ ____________ ____________ a story that might ____________ ______ⓐ______.

① go	② up

③ with	④ come

⑤ viral

2. 다음 밑줄 친 단어의 쓰임이 적절하지 않은 것은?

① These traditions originate from ancient rituals.

② She tried to incorporate the books neatly on the shelf.

③ The movie uses music to convey a feeling of hope.

④ The old lighthouse became an iconic symbol of the town.

⑤ The view from the mountain stretches beyond the distant horizon.

3. 다음 중 단어의 영영풀이가 적절하지 않은 것은?

① satirize: to appear or occur suddenly and unexpectedly

② deceive: to make someone believe something that is not true

③ admit: to say that something is true, especially when it is difficult to do so

④ promote: to help or encourage the development or success of something

⑤ spot: to notice or see something or someone, often unexpectedly or by chance

4. 다음 대화가 자연스럽게 이어지도록 알맞은 순서로 배열한 것은?

A: Hey, I’m thinking about posting my thoughts on the new school policy. Any tips for posting on the Internet?

ⓐ Got it. Thanks for the advice!

ⓑ Okay, thanks. Is there anything else?

ⓒ Yes. Also remember to avoid using offensive language.

ⓓ Make sure to check the facts first. It is the most important thing before you post on social media.

① ⓑ – ⓓ – ⓒ – ⓐ

② ⓒ – ⓓ – ⓐ – ⓑ

③ ⓓ – ⓑ – ⓒ – ⓐ

④ ⓓ – ⓒ – ⓑ – ⓐ

⑤ ⓐ – ⓑ – ⓒ – ⓓ

5. 다음 대화의 밑줄 친 they가 가리키는 것으로 가장 적절한 것은?

A: Hey, it’s likely that comics could make our presentation more fun.

B: Yeah, and they’re probably a great way to grab people’s attention. But they might leave out some important details.

A: That’s true. But perhaps they can make complex ideas easier to understand.

B: I agree.

① comics

② presentations

③ people

④ ideas

⑤ details

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6. 다음 대화의 괄호 안의 단어들을 순서대로 바르게 배열하시오.

A: Some online news doesn’t check facts.

B: Yes, that’s true.

A: (the / I / we / think / check / should / source) before sharing news.

B: That’s a good idea.

→ ___________________________________________________________________________________

7. 다음 중 주어진 문장을 바르게 축약한 것은?

Before she sent the email, she double-checked the attachment.

① Sending the email, she double-checked the attachment.

② Before she sent the email, double-checked the attachment.

③ Before sent the email, she double-checked the attachment.

④ Before the email sending, she double-checked the attachment.

⑤ Before sending the email, she double-checked the attachment.

8. 다음 빈칸에 공통으로 들어갈 말로 가장 적절한 것은?

• She bought a house, _________________ her grandparents lived for decades.

• They drove through a small town, _________________ they decided to stop for lunch.

① which	② how

③ where	④ that

⑤ when

9. 다음 중 밑줄 친 부분을 강조하는 문장으로 바르게 바꿔 쓴 것은?

Daniel completed the assignment after school.

① It was Daniel that completed the assignment after school.

② It was the assignment that Daniel completed after school.

③ It was after school that Daniel completed the assignment.

④ It was completed the assignment that Daniel did after school.

⑤ It was when Daniel completed the assignment that after school.

10. 다음 중 어법상 틀린 것은?

① Since graduating from university, she has worked at a local library.

② While traveling through Europe, we discovered many historical sites.

③ When working on a new project, he always starts with a detailed plan.

④ Before being taken to the storage room, the artwork was carefully wrapped.

⑤ After signing the contract, the terms and conditions were reviewed by the lawyer.

11. 다음 주어진 우리말에 맞도록 바르게 영작되지 않은 것은?

① 우리는 중앙역에 도착했는데, 그곳에서 급행 열차를 탔다.

→ We arrived at the central station, where we took the express train.

② 우리는 산 정상까지 차를 타고 갔는데, 그곳에서 일출을 보았다.

→ We drove to the mountain peak, where we watched the sunrise.

③ 나는 나의 옛 학교를 방문했는데, 나는 거기서 6년 동안 공부했다.

→  I visited my old school, where I studied for six years.

④ 그들은 조용한 교외로 이사했는데, 그곳에서 정원 가꾸기를 즐긴다.

→ They moved to a quiet suburb, where they enjoy gardening.

⑤ 그녀는 한 웹사이트를 방문했는데, 그곳에서 유용한 학습 팁을 발견했다.

→ She visited a website, where she found helpful study tips inside.

12. 다음 중 It ~ that 강조구문으로 잘못된 문장은?

① It was at the station that I met Mr. Brown.

② It was the book that interested her the most.

③ It was in 2020 that the company was founded.

④ It was study hard that he did to pass the exam.

⑤ It was Mike that helped me with the assignment.

[13-15] 다음 글을 읽고, 질문에 답하시오.

During lunch, Lily and her friends relax and chat about their ideas.

Lily: Lunchtime! Pizza’s on the menu today. So, Mia, any ideas for our next project? ⓐ Maybe we’ll come up with something that go viral. Who knows?

Mia: Hmm, let’s save the brainstorming for later at the club. Don’t forget to bring your best ideas for our collaboration video!

Eva: Oh, by the way, Lily, I loved your latest video! When’s the next one coming out?

Lily: Thanks, Eva! I’m planning to film it after school today and upload it tomorrow.
Stay ⓑ ___________!

Eva: I can’t wait to see it.

Lily: Great! I’ll let you know as soon as it’s up.

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13. 윗글의 밑줄 친 ⓐ에서 어법상 틀린 곳을 찾아 바르게 고쳐 쓰시오.

_______________________ → _______________________

14. 윗글의 빈칸 ⓑ에 들어갈 말로 가장 적절한 것은?

① ready	② late

③ tuned	④ silent

⑤ started

15. 윗글의 내용과 일치하지 않는 것은?

① 오늘 점심 메뉴는 피자이다.

② Lily가 다음 프로젝트 아이디어에 대해 물었다.

③ Mia는 동아리에서 브레인스토밍을 하자고 했다.

④ Eva는 Lily의 최신 영상을 좋아했다고 말했다.

⑤ Lily는 방과 후에 영상을 찍고 오늘 업로드하겠다고 말했다.

[16-18] 다음 글을 읽고, 질문에 답하시오.

I’ve been feeling unsure about how I’ve been using social media lately. I’ve shared a lot of personal details, like where I’m going and my weekend plans. ① I didn’t think much about it at the time, but now I’m worried I’ve shared too much. ② My account is still public, and I never really bothered to check my privacy settings — maybe I should have. ③ On top of that, I’ve been posting quickly, without thinking much. ④ I posted my favorite hobby, which is baking cookies on weekends. ⑤ A few of my posts had typos and even caused some misunderstandings with friends. I wish I could go back and be more careful with what I post. I’m not sure what to do now. Should I change how I use social media?

16. 윗글의 밑줄 친 ①~⑤ 중, 전체 흐름과 관계 없는 문장은?

①	②	③	④	⑤

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17. 다음 영영 뜻풀이에 해당하는 단어를 윗글에서 찾아 쓰시오.

errors made when typing words or letters

→ _____________________________________________

18. 윗글의 주제로 가장 적절한 것은?

① Benefits of posting frequently

② Habits that make social media enjoyable

③ Why public accounts get more followers

④ Reflecting on oversharing on social media

⑤ How online communication helps friendships

[19-20] 다음 글을 읽고, 질문에 답하시오.

Then, one dark night in November, I came to the end of all my work. The rain fell against the window. I put together all my instruments, so I could give life to the thing on my table. Then I saw the creature’s yellow eyes open. It breathed ① hard, and its arms and legs shook.

How can I describe this thing I had worked so hard to make? He was very tall. I had chosen his face as beautiful. Beautiful? How wrong could I have been? His hair was black and shiny. His teeth were white and perfect. But these things made the ② rest of him seem even more horrible. This was what I had worked on for almost two years. I had worked for a beautiful dream of creating life. But in that moment, all beauty (A) went / was gone. I was filled with horror. I ran from the ③ workshop to my bedroom.

I fell down on the bed and went to sleep. I dreamed I saw Elizabeth. She was young, healthy, and beautiful. But when I took her in my arms to kiss her, she changed. Her face looked dead. Then, for a moment, I thought I held the dead body of my mother in my arms.

I woke up with a ④ start. Then I saw IT — the thing I (B) have created / had created. His yellow eyes looked straight at me. From his mouth came an awful sound. He ⑤ reached toward me.

I ran outside. I spent the rest of the night in the yard, walking back and forth. When morning came, I began walking through town. I had no idea where I was going. I knew I couldn’t go back to my house, (C) which / where the creature was waiting.

19. 윗글의 밑줄 친 ①~⑤ 중, 문맥상 낱말의 뜻이 적절하지 않은 것은?

① hard: adv. with a lot of effort or energy

② rest: n. the part that is left when other people or things are gone

③ workshop: n. a meeting at which a group of people engage in discussion and activity

④ start: n. a sudden movement of surprise or alarm

⑤ reach: v. to stretch (your hand, arm, etc.) when you are trying to touch something

20. (A), (B), (C)의 각 네모 안에서 어법에 맞는 표현으로 가장 적절한 것은?

(A)	(B)	(C)

① went	…	have created	…	which

② went	…	have created	…	where

③ was gone	…	have created	…	where

④ was gone	…	had created	…	where

⑤ was gone	…	had created	…	which

[21-22] 다음 글을 읽고, 질문에 답하시오.

Graphic storytelling is an umbrella term for various formats that combine visuals and words to tell stories. As we’ve seen, it’s a powerful way to blend images and text to create engaging and meaningful narratives.

To wrap things up, here’s a quick ⓐ _____________ of the main types of graphic storytelling to help you understand them better:

Format	What They Are	Key Features
Comics	stories told in illustrated panels	(A)
Cartoons	a drawing style, either static or animated	include comic strips, political cartoons, and animated shows
Graphic Novels	book-length stories using visuals and text	(B)
Webtoons	digital comics made for mobile viewing	(C)

21. 윗글의 빈칸 ⓐ에 들어갈 말로 가장 적절한 것은?

① demonstration	② overview

③ illustration	④ meaning

⑤ reference

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22. 윗글의 (A)~(C)에 들어갈 특징을 주어진 <보기>에서 찾아 각각 쓰시오.

<보기>

ⓐ feature rich narratives, deeper themes, and detailed artwork

ⓑ use a series of panels to tell short, exciting stories; usually printed in books or magazines

ⓒ presented in a vertical scroll format; contain interactive features and are often serialized online

(A): _______________	(B): _______________	(C): _______________

[23-25] 다음 글을 읽고, 질문에 답하시오.

(A)

During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, a heartwarming story spread widely on social media. It claimed that swans and dolphins had returned to the now-empty canals of Venice, showing how nature was returning while people stayed inside. The story was shared by many readers, celebrating it as a ① positive outcome of the pandemic.

(B)

Despite the mix-up, she decided not to ② upload the post, believing the message about clearer waters in Venice still held some truth. This incident highlights how easily misinformation can spread, even when shared with good ③ intentions.

(C)

Still, the story went viral when a woman from New Delhi shared a post that combined these images and stories. Her post was widely shared and got over a million likes. She explained that she simply wanted to share something ④ joyful during dark times and didn’t realize the swans had always been there.

(D)

However, the story wasn’t completely true. The dolphins were actually filmed in Sardinia, an Italian island, not Venice, and the swans had always been ⑤ present in Burano, near Venice, even before the pandemic.

23. 주어진 글 (A)에 이어질 내용을 순서에 맞게 배열한 것으로 가장 적절한 것은?

① (B) – (C) – (D)

② (C) – (B) – (D)

③ (C) – (D) – (B)

④ (D) – (B) – (C)

⑤ (D) – (C) – (B)

24. 윗글의 밑줄 친 ①~⑤ 중, 문맥상 낱말의 쓰임이 적절하지 않은 것은?

①	②	③	④	⑤

25. 윗글의 주제로 가장 적절한 것은?

① The importance of protecting animals in cities

② The positive effects of cleaner waters in Venice

③ The role of social media in sharing joyful stories

④ The beauty of wildlife returning to human spaces

⑤ The danger of spreading misinformation during crises

[정답]

1. ⑤

2. ②

3. ①

4. ③

5. ①

6. I think we should check the source

7. ⑤

8. ③

9. ③

10. ⑤

11. ⑤

12. ④

13. go → goes

14. ③

15. ⑤

16. ④

17. typos

18. ④

19. ③

20. ④

21. ②

22. (A): ⓑ, (B): ⓐ, (C) ⓒ

23. ⑤

24. ②

25. ⑤