20-1. 다음 글에서 빈칸에 알맞은 것을 고르시오.

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The initial stages of a relationship ― courtship, marriage, honeymoon ― are usually relatively conflict‒free.               (A)       then, while the couple is together, there is conflict. To many, conflict within a relationship means that the relationship itself is in trouble; perfect harmony ― the absence of conflict ― is considered the standard we should all strive for. As it turns out, conflict is not only unavoidable but actually crucial for the long‒term success of the relationship. Think of conflicts as a form of vaccine. When we immunize against a disease, we are in fact injecting a weakened strain of the disease into the body, which is then stimulated to develop the antibodies that enable it to deal with more major assaults later on.       (B)      , minor conflicts help our relationship develop defense capabilities; they immunize the relationship and help partners deal with major gridlocks when they arise. * gridlock: 교착 상태

① But, Likewise

② But, However

③ For example, Likewise

④ For example, However

⑤ That is, Therefore

20-2. 다음 글에서 빈칸에 알맞은 것을 고르시오.

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The initial stages of a relationship ― courtship, marriage, honeymoon ― are usually relatively conflict‒free. But then, while the couple is together, there is conflict. To many, conflict within a relationship means that the relationship itself is in trouble; perfect harmony ―                        ― is considered the standard we should all strive for. As it turns out, conflict is not only unavoidable but actually crucial for the long‒term success of the relationship. Think of conflicts as a form of vaccine. When we immunize against a disease, we are in fact injecting a weakened strain of the disease into the body, which is then stimulated to develop the antibodies that enable it to deal with more major assaults later on. Likewise, minor conflicts help our relationship develop defense capabilities; they immunize the relationship and help partners deal with major gridlocks when they arise. * gridlock: 교착 상태

① the authentic ordeal

② the powerful adversity

③ the increasing of suffering

④ the lack of love

⑤ the absence of conflict

20-3. 다음 글에서 어법상 틀린 곳을 고르시오.

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The initial stages of a relationship ― courtship, marriage, honeymoon ― ①are usually relatively conflict‒free. But then, while the couple is together, there is conflict. To many, conflict within a relationship means that the relationship ②itself is in trouble; perfect harmony ― the absence of conflict ―③ considers the standard we should all strive for. As it turns out, conflict is not only unavoidable but actually crucial for the long‒term success of the relationship. Think of conflicts as a form of vaccine. When we immunize against a disease, we are in fact injecting a weakened strain of the disease into the body, ④which is then stimulated to develop the antibodies that enable it ⑤to deal with more major assaults later on. Likewise, minor conflicts help our relationship develop defense capabilities; they immunize the relationship and help partners deal with major gridlocks when they ⑥arise. * gridlock: 교착 상태

20-4. 다음 글에서 문맥상 어휘가 어색한 것을 고르시오.

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The initial stages of a relationship ― courtship, marriage, honeymoon ― are usually relatively ①conflict‒free. But then, while the couple is together, there is conflict. To many, conflict within a relationship means that the relationship itself is in trouble; perfect harmony ― the ②absence of conflict ― is considered the standard we should all strive for. As it turns out, conflict is not only ③unavoidable but actually crucial for the long‒term success of the relationship. Think of conflicts as a form of vaccine. When we immunize against a disease, we are in fact injecting a weakened strain of the disease into the body, which is then stimulated to ④develop the antibodies that enable it to deal with more major assaults later on. Likewise, ⑤the biggest conflicts help our relationship develop defense capabilities; they immunize the relationship and help partners deal with major gridlocks when they arise. * gridlock: 교착 상태

20-5. 다음 글을 요약한 글이다, 빈칸에 알맞은 것을 문맥상 유추하여 주어진 단어로 채워 보시오.

(A) unavoidable, (B) long‒term

The initial stages of a relationship ― courtship, marriage, honeymoon ― are usually relatively conflict‒free. But then, while the couple is together, there is conflict. To many, conflict within a relationship means that the relationship itself is in trouble; perfect harmony ― the absence of conflict ― is considered the standard we should all strive for. Think of conflicts as a form of vaccine. When we immunize against a disease, we are in fact injecting a weakened strain of the disease into the body, which is then stimulated to develop the antibodies that enable it to deal with more major assaults later on. Likewise, minor conflicts help our relationship develop defense capabilities; they immunize the relationship and help partners deal with major gridlocks when they arise. * gridlock: 교착 상태

According to the above passage, conflict is not only       (A)      but actually crucial for the       (B)

success of the relationship.

(A) u

(B) l

20-6. 다음 글을 읽고 빈칸에 들어갈 말을 주어진 단어로 문맥상 유추하여 써보시오.

weakened

The initial stages of a relationship ― courtship, marriage, honeymoon ― are usually relatively conflict‒free. But then, while the couple is together, there is conflict. To many, conflict within a relationship means that the relationship itself is in trouble; perfect harmony ― the absence of conflict ― is considered the standard we should all strive for. As it turns out, conflict is not only unavoidable but actually crucial for the long‒term success of the relationship. Think of conflicts as a form of vaccine. When we immunize against a disease, we are in fact injecting a                   strain of the disease into the body, which is then stimulated to develop the antibodies that enable it to deal with more major assaults later on. Likewise, minor conflicts help our relationship develop defense capabilities; they immunize the relationship and help partners deal with major gridlocks when they arise. * gridlock: 교착 상태

w

21-1. 다음 글에서 어법상 틀린 것을 고르시오.

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Over time, I have become increasingly aware that the world is divided into people who wait for others ①to give them permission to do the things they want to do and people who grant ②them permission. Some look inside themselves for motivation and others wait ③to be pushed forward by outside forces. From my experience, there is a lot to be said for seizing opportunities instead of waiting for someone to hand them to you. There are always white spaces ready ④to be filled and golden nuggets of opportunities ⑤lying on the ground waiting for someone to pick them up. Sometimes it means looking beyond your own desk, outside your building, across the street, or around the corner. But the nuggets are there for the taking by anyone willing to gather them up.

21-2. 다음 글에서 밑줄 친 문장을 주어진 단어로 알맞게 배열해 보시오.

instead of waiting for someone to hand them to you

Over time, I have become increasingly aware that the world is divided into people who wait for others to give them permission to do the things they want to do and people who grant themselves permission. Some look inside themselves for motivation and others wait to be pushed forward by outside forces. From my experience, there is a lot to be said for seizing opportunities 누군가가 당신에게 기회를 건네주기를 기다리기 보다는. There are always white spaces ready to be filled and golden nuggets of opportunities lying on the ground waiting for someone to pick them up. Sometimes it means looking beyond your own desk, outside your building, across the street, or around the corner. But the nuggets are there for the taking by anyone willing to gather them up.

[to you, them, waiting for, someone, to, hand, instead of]

->

21-3. 다음 글에서 문맥상 어색한 어휘를 고르시오.

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Over time, I have become increasingly aware that the world is divided into people who wait for others to give them permission to do the things they want to do and people who ①grant themselves permission. Some look inside themselves for motivation and others wait to be ②pushed forward by outside forces. From my experience, there is a lot to be said for ③seizing opportunities instead of waiting for someone to hand them to you. There are always white spaces ready to be filled and golden nuggets of opportunities lying on the ground waiting for someone to ④pick them up. Sometimes it means looking beyond your own desk, outside your building, across the street, or around the corner. But the nuggets are there for the taking by anyone ⑤reluctant to gather them up.

21-4. 다음 글을 읽고 이글에 알맞은 속담을 고르시오.

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① Every dog has his day. (쥐구멍에도 볕 뜰 날 있다.)

② All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. (공부만 시키고 놀리지 않으면 바보 된다.)

③ A drowning man will catch at a straw. (물에 빠진 사람은 지푸라기 하나라도 잡으려 한다.)

④ A little learning is a dangerous thing. (선 무당이 사람 잡는다.)

⑤ Make hay while sun shines. (해가 있을 때 풀을 말려라)

Over time, I have become increasingly aware that the world is divided into people who wait for others to give them permission to do the things they want to do and people who grant themselves permission. Some look inside themselves for motivation and others wait to be pushed forward by outside forces. From my experience, there is a lot to be said for seizing opportunities instead of waiting for someone to hand them to you. There are always white spaces ready to be filled and golden nuggets of opportunities lying on the ground waiting for someone to pick them up. Sometimes it means looking beyond your own desk, outside your building, across the street, or around the corner. But the nuggets are there for the taking by anyone willing to gather them up.

① Every dog has his day.

② All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.

③ A drowning man will catch at a straw.

④ A little learning is a dangerous thing.

⑤ Make hay while the sun shines.