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80문항 / 제한시간 90분 (각 8.75점)

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[1-10] Choose the one word or phrase that is closest in meaning to the underlined part.

1. Indolence
(A) poverty (B) latitude
(C) sloth (D) anger

2. Disparity
(A) indignation (B) difference
(C) eccentricity (D) euphony

3. He resolved to give a wide berth to this lady.


(A) give a good chance to
(B) endear himself to
(C) treat with utmost respect
(D) avoid coming into contact with

4. Impair
(A) separate (B) make worse
(C) make amends (D) cancel

5. A cut in the budget put 10 percent of the state employees’ jobs in jeopardy.
(A) danger (B) range
(C) review (D) perspective

6. The major themes in Robert Hayden’s poetry are obliquely stated.


(A) powerfully (B) elaborately
(C) indirectly (D) uncompromisingly

7. His ambivalence made it difficult for us to reach a decision.


(A) contrariness (B) absurdity
(C) conflicting feeling (D) unreasonableness
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8. The situation is bound to deteriorate.


(A) come about (B) continue
(C) improve (D) become worse

9. Young activists were kept close tabs on by FBI agents.


(A) watched closely (B) kidnapped
(C) severely interrogated (D) taken good care of

10. The Revolutionary forces had to muster up enough men to oppose the British army.
(A) finance (B) convince
(C) disguise (D) gather

[11-20] Choose the one word that best completes each sentence.

11. Medieval kingdoms did not become constitutional republics overnight: on the contrary,
the change was __________.
(A) gradual (B) sufficient
(C) advantageous (D) unexpected

12. There was so much __________ material in the essay that it was difficult to get the
author’s message.
(A) extraneous (B) exemplary
(C) banal (D) superficial

13. Epicureans live for the __________ of their senses.


(A) mortification (B) removal
(C) gratification (D) lassitude

14. Most people are willing to accept just and well-considered decisions; it is the __________
ones that provoke dissent.
(A) punitive (B) arbitrary
(C) unpopular (D) perturbing

15. The child’s earliest words deal with concrete objects and actions. It is much later
that he is able to grapple with __________.
(A) decisions (B) mathematics
(C) opponents (D) abstractions
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16. You are afraid to attack him directly; you, therefore, are resorting to __________.
(A) excuse (B) innuendo
(C) condemnation (D) effrontery

17. He was guided by __________ rather than by ethical considerations.


(A) precepts (B) consequence
(C) morality (D) expediency

18. Because his occupation required that he work at night and sleep during the day,
he had an exceptionally __________ complexion.
(A) pallid (B) vicious
(C) ruddy (D) terrified

19. His theories were so __________ that few could see what he was trying to establish.
(A) scholarly (B) theoretical
(C) nebulous (D) fundamental

20. We ask for __________ from others, yet we are never merciful ourselves.
(A) selectivity (B) clemency
(C) culpability (D) sincerity

[21-40] Choose the one word or phrase which best completes the sentence.

21. Please see to it __________ the door is locked.


(A) and (B) that
(C) but (D) which

22. Having been selected to represent the literary society, __________.


(A) the member applauded him
(B) he gave a short acceptance speech
(C) a speech had to be given by him
(D) the members congratulated him

23. __________ in all parts of the country, pines are the most common trees in Korea.
(A) Found (B) Finding them
(C) To find them (D) They are found
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24. A dolphin __________ a porpoise in that it has a longer nose.


(A) different (B) differs
(C) differentiate (D) differs from

25. Using this method, men discovered laws of nature that otherwise __________.
(A) remained unknowing
(B) remained unknown
(C) would have remained unknown
(D) would have remained unknowing

26. I __________ the book, but I hardly remember I did.


(A) have read (B) may read
(C) can have read (D) may have read

27. With the start of the penny papers in the 1830’s the number of people __________
a newspaper rose considerably.
(A) regularly read
(B) were reading regularly
(C) regularly reading
(D) who reading regularly

28. Since Elizabeth Browning’s father never approved of __________ Robert Browning,
the couple eloped to Italy.
(A) her to marry (B) her marrying
(C) she marrying (D) she to marry

29. Returning to my house, __________.


(A) my watch was missing
(B) I found my watch disappeared
(C) I found my watch missing
(D) the watch was missed

30. __________, a tornado comes into contact with a much smaller area, but it is much
more violent and destructive.
(A) Comparing a cyclone
(B) A cyclone with comparison to
(C) Compared with a cyclone
(D) A cyclone to be compared with
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31. After seeing a movie based on a novel, __________.


(A) many people want to read the book
(B) the book is read by many people
(C) the book made many people want to read it
(D) the reading of the book interests many people

32. Kubrick’s going to be nominated to receive the Academy Award for best director,
__________?
(A) won’t he (B) doesn’t he
(C) didn’t he (D) isn’t he

33. There isn’t really any point __________ here in the rain.
(A) stand (B) standing
(C) to stand (D) for standing

34. The Andersons’ house was broken __________ by thieves last night.
(A) into (B) down
(C) out (D) up

35. __________ many of the designs for the new capital were considered lost forever,
Benjamin Banneker helped reproduce the original plans.
(A) During (B) If as
(C) How (D) When

36. It is possible __________ may assist some trees in saving water in the winter.
(A) the leaves are lost (B) when leaves have lost
(C) that the loss of leaves (D) to lose leaves

37. Burrowing animals provides paths for water in soil, and so do the roots of plants
__________.
(A) die and decay
(B) they die and decay
(C) when they die and decay
(D) when they will die and decay

38. __________ children master the basics, advanced development becomes easier.
(A) Soon (B) That
(C) For (D) Once
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39. __________ problems in sailing in tropical seas is the coral reefs.


(A) One of the biggest (B) The biggest one
(C) Of the biggest one (D) There are the biggest

40. Mr. Choi: I am much obliged to you.


Jim: __________.
(A) I’m perfectly well
(B) You’re quite welcome
(C) That sounds very great
(D) I’m also obliged to you

[41-60] Identify the one underlined expression that must be corrected in each sentence.

41. Last year saw the trade of derivatives surged from 3.72 quadrillion won
(A) (B) (C)
in the first quarter to 5.28 quadrillion won in the third quarter.
(D)

42. The Korean Embassy in Iraq Monday again asked Korean nationals there
(A)
to pay attention to its safety amid the worsening security situation.
(B) (C) (D)

43. On the shore of Lake Superior, a man named Vladimir Orslov found shot dead,
(A) (B) (C)
three holes in his head and heart, and though nobody knows why, everybody
(D)
has a theory.

44. Iran’s ambassador to Jordan accused Israel for being behind international
(A)
concerns about Teheran’s nuclear program and threatened that Teheran would have
(B) (C)
a “painful” response if Israel attacked Iranian nuclear installations.
(D)
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45. Korea’s main stock index fell to its lowest in a month yesterday on concern
(A) (B)
the Chinese government may rise interest rates as early as July to cool
(C) (D)
its economy.

46. Korean credit card companies’ assets fell about 15 percent in the first three
(A) (B)
months of this year as it ramped up efforts to cut bad assets.
(C)(D)

47. The U.S. will maintain a tough line in pressing North Korea for dismantling
(A) (B)
its nuclear program in a verifiable manner, regardless of the outcome of its
(C) (D)
presidential election.

48. The National Assembly is get ready for its first public hearing next week
(A)
to confirm Lee Hai-chan as the next prime minister in what looks like
(B) (C) (D)
an open and shut case.

49. China has been aggressively researching tests and a possible vaccine for SARS,
(A)
who is believed to have originated in Guangdong in late 2002.
(B) (C) (D)

50. Focusing on how the business climate has changed, the book outlines how
(A) (B)
the new world of business works, and explores how the author calls radical
(C) (D)
ways of traditional company values.

51. With stories from celebrities and ordinary people whose share extraordinary
(A)
emotions, this volume covers the full spectrum of romantic magic, including the
(B) (C)
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beauty of an old relationship that has been rediscovered and renewed.


(D)

52. In South Korea, the animated film drew about 100,000 viewers because of
(A) (B)
difficulties in securing screens despite their artistic achievements.
(C) (D)

53. Even though two years have passed, Koreans’ passion for red has never subsided,
(A) (B) (C)
thank to the Red Devils, the fan club that cheered on the Korean soccer team.
(D)

54. Having survived from an attempt by the National Assembly to impeach


(A) (B)
him, President Roh Moo-hyun gave a party for the members of
(C)
the diplomatic corps in Seoul.
(D)

55. Regardless of how careful the figures in the ministry’s budget draft were
(A) (B)
readjusted, the defense expenditure request for next year amounted to
(C)
21.5 trillion won, representing a 13.7 percent increase.
(D)

56. Participants at the National Performing Arts Convention say barbs from
(A)
some traditionalists that works are being dumbed down simply doesn’t ring true.
(B) (C) (D)

57. Competition among mobile phone makers is reaching at a peak this week
(A) (B)
with manufacturers unveiling handsets equipped with high-resolution
(C) (D)
built-in cameras.
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58. The U.S. Air Force is thinking of moving some of its F-16 fighter jets to
(A) (B)
Turkey, where they would be closer to Middle East trouble-spots
(C)
but subjected to restrictions by the host government.
(D)

59. The new book is an up-to-date representative gathering of Korean poetry


(A)
in English, more generous in its selection and material then previous anthologies.
(B) (C) (D)

60. Despite attracting a small core of devotees, Joyce’s Ulysses had denounced
(A) (B)
by the Irish as un-Christian filth, and burned by U.S. censors due to
(C) (D)
its indecency.

[61-80] Read the following passages and choose the one best answer for each question.

[61-65]

Alberta Martin, the last widow of a Civil War veteran, has been buried in an 1860s-style
ceremony complete with war re-enactors. Alberta, 97, died May 31, nearly 140 years
after the Civil War ended. She was a 21-year-old widow with a young child when
she met and married 81-year-old Confederate veteran William Jasper Martin in 1927.
After two days of lying in repose at the First White House of the Confederacy in
Montgomery, a funeral service was held Saturday at the First Assemble of God Church
in Alabama. Members of Company E, 15th Alabama re-enactor group carried Alberta’s
flag-draped casket to a cemetery, followed by women dressed in black Southern belle
dresses with black veils covering their faces.
Alberta’s caretaker, Dr. Ken Chancey, gave her ____① ___, saying she was very witty
person who loved a good joke. He said Alberta, who grew up poor and often went
without shoes on her feet, was content with whatever she had. William Martin died
in 1932 after having one child with his wife.
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61. What is the one that best expresses the content of the passage?
(A) War report
(B) Obituary
(C) History of American Civil War
(D) Funeral service advertisement

62. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT correct?


(A) We can guess that Martin had led rather a poor but content life.
(B) Alberta’s funeral ceremony was carried complete with war re-enactors.
(C) Alberta and William had only one son.
(D) Some women attended Alberta’s funeral, wearing black veils covering their faces.

63. Which of the following is the one that best befits to the blank ① in the above passage?
(A) eulogy (B) compliments
(C) praise (D) criticism

64. How long Alberta and William have been married?


(A) about 5 years (B) about 10 years
(C) about 15 years (D) about 21 years

65. How many years was Alberta younger than her bridegroom when she was married
to William?
(A) 10 years (B) 20 years
(C) 40 years (D) 60 years

[66-70]

Former president George Bush made two parachute jumps to mark his 80th birthday
― landing safely each time, to relief of his wife, Barbara. High winds and low cloud
thwarted Bush’s hopes to stage a free fall jump before thousands of people at Texas
A&M University. His nervous wife, former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev, carrying
a bouquet, and ex-Mexican president Carlos Salinas were waiting on the ground.
Bush made one practice tandem jump in the morning and the second was changed
to an assisted tandem jump when the weather did not improve.
When he was a Navy pilot in World War II, Bush bailed out from a damaged plane.
He also made a parachute jump on his 75th birthday. Bush was accompanied by
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the army’s Golden Knights parachute team led by Lieutenant Colonel David Standridge.
Bush would not say whether he would try another jump. His wife has been hinting
that she will seek a commitment to end his parachute jumping. “I am still wondering
when he is going to grow up,” she said.

66. What did Former president Bush do on his 80th birthday?


(A) one free fall jump
(B) two free fall jumps
(C) two tandem jumps
(D) one free fall and one tandem jump

67. What might be the president wife Barbara’s sentiment when Bush was in the air?
(A) pride (B) anxiety
(C) expectation (D) frustration

68. Who was carrying flowers to congratulate Bush on his successful landing?
(A) His wife Barbara
(B) Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev
(C) Ex-Mexican president Carlos Salinas
(D) Lieutenant Colonel David Standridge

69. What was the reason that George Bush had to change his original jumping plan?
(A) His wife’s strong objection
(B) Absence of a large number of awaiting celebrities
(C) Bad landing conditions on Texas A&M University
(D) Bad weather

70. What is NOT referred to in the above passage?


(A) As the weather did not improve, Bush had to give up his hopes to stage a free-fall
jump.
(B) Bush had already made a successful parachute jump on his 75 birthday.
(C) Barbara will probably try to persuade her husband to end his parachute jumping.
(D) George Bush used to be an Air Force pilot in World war II.
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[71-75]

If you long for those days of pure innocence at the seaside, relive them on island
getaways around the British Isles. Some of the best Isles of Scilly are perfect for
family escapes. Take an island small enough to walk around. No vehicles, except
for the odd tractor or truck. Throw in sandy beaches and seals basking on rocks.
Pepper with stories of shipwrecks and pirates ― then add children and see what
happens.
Islands tap into a child’s sense of ____① ___ in a way that children’s clubs rarely
manage. They evoke an era in which family fun was gauged by the complexity of
sandcastles built, and interesting shells collected. Yet they are not without
contemporary ②chic. All feature noteworthy restaurants, informal hotels, and
self-catering cottages ― so their appeal for parents is as much about enjoying a discreet
retreat as revisiting childhood memories.

71. What is the most appropriate title for the above passage?
(A) Holidays Loaded with Wonderful Memories
(B) Hotels and Restaurants Recommendable
(C) An Overview of the British Isles
(D) Shipwrecks and Pirates in England and Ireland

72. Which of the following is NOT referred to in the above passage?


(A) The author keeps in mind those parents who will accompany their children on
holidays.
(B) The author recommends big islands where people can drive their own vehicles.
(C) The author argues that traveling in small islands could be cherished as valuable
memories.
(D) The author points out that children’s club activities could hardly give enough
opportunity to enjoy family fun.

73. What is the purpose of this passage?


(A) Classified ads (B) Real estates information
(C) Book review on British isles (D) Tourism information

74. According to the context, what is the one that best befits the blank ①?
(A) honor (B) adventure
(C) humor (D) equilibrium
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75. The underlined word ② would be closest in meaning to __________.


(A) taste (B) fashion
(C) elegance (D) art

[76-80]

The St. Petersburg man arrested Saturday and charged with strangling ①a Manatee
County woman was convicted 18 years ago of a murder with many similarities.
Investigators have requested records from a Kentucky case involving Darrell Mitchell
and will be looking at the similar circumstances of the murder, Sheriff’s Spokesman
Dave Bristow said. Mitchell, 34, is charged with killing Susan E. Tharp less than
five years after being released from prison for killing Linda Jett. Jett was strangled
to death in 1986 in Kenton, a rural county in the northern tip of Kentucky and
just south of Cincinnati. Mitchell pleaded guilty to murder and was sentenced to
20 years in prison.
According to information from state files and news reports, in both cases the dead
women were more than a decade older than Mitchell. In both cases, the victims
were strangled, items were taken from them and the bodies were hidden in or around
their residences. In both cases, Mitchell has been described by investigators as an
acquaintance of the two women. Mitchell confessed to delivering cocaine to Tharp,
last Wednesday night, having sex with her and then agreeing to her request to choke
her. He stuffed her body into a storage area under her waterbed, took her ___②___
and left.

76. What is the most appropriate title for the above passage?
(A) Two Similar Slaying Cases
(B) Features of American Criminal Law
(C) Drug Abuse and Criminology
(D) Crime and Punishment

77. To whom is the underlined person ① referred?


(A) Darrell Mitchell (B) Linda Jett
(C) Susan Tharp (D) Dave Bristow

78. How old was Mitchell when he killed Linda?


(A) 16 (B) 18
(C) 20 (D) 34
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79. Which of the following words best fits blank ② in the passage?
(A) hand (B) purse
(C) soul (D) image

80. How old can you guess Susan Tharp was when she was killed?
(A) about 18 (B) about 20
(C) more than 34 (D) more than 44

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