2024학년도 편입생모집 영어 필답시험 문제지 (A)
2023년 12월 16일 시행
시험
과목
영 어
지원학부(과)
수험번호
성 명
<수험생 유의사항>
1. 문제는 총 33문항입니다.
2. OMR 답안지는 본인이 지참한 컴퓨터용 수성싸인펜을 사용하여 작성합니다(단, 빨간색 플러스펜으로 예비마킹이 가능함).
3. OMR 답안지에 한번 표시한 답안은 수정할 수 없습니다(수정액을 사용하거나 수정된 답안은 모두 오답 처리).
I. 밑줄 친 부분과 가장 비슷한 의미의 표현을 고르시오(각 2.5점).
1. The Industrial Revolution marked a significant shift in human
history, transforming agrarian societies into industrial ones.
Factories emerged, powered by steam engines, leading to
increased production and urbanization.
① urban
④ intuitive
② remote
③ underdeveloped
⑤ agricultural
2. The two sides completed the release of Israeli hostages and
detained Palestinians and looked poised to free more as the
pause in fighting was extended by two days.
① composed
④ excited
② interested
⑤ flustered
9. Ukraine is building a formidable military. But it will face huge
difficulties sustaining it, given that the war has wrecked the
country’s economy. So, Ukraine (
) an economic
ward of the West, with Washington and its allies funding the
country’s defense for the foreseeable future.
① was there as ② had been as
③ kept remaining
④ will likely remain ⑤ will haven’t remained
10. Kennedy emphasized the importance of (
) between
the two adversaries. One step in this direction is the
proposed arrangement for a direct line between Moscow and
Washington, to avoid on each side the dangerous delays,
misunderstandings, and misreadings of other’s actions which
might occur at a time of crisis.
③ concerned
① indirect negotiations
③ tentative cease-fire
⑤ direct communications
3. Love for outdoors should correspond with more considerate
behavior, safety awareness, critics say.
① joyful
② independent
④ adventurous
⑤ mindful
11. The World Resources Institute called efforts to fight climate
change “(
),” failing on 41 of its 42 performance
metrics.
③ brave
① woefully inadequate ② very impressive ③ narrowly miss
④ slightly dangerous ⑤ still optimistic
II. 빈칸에 들어갈 가장 적절한 표현을 고르시오(각 2.5점).
4. The English tutoring robots will aid students (
)
brushing up their English language knowledge, conversation
skills and pronunciation.
① from
② to
③ away
④ in
⑤ instead
5. The audience, eager for the concert to begin, (
quietly in their seats.
① are waiting
④ has waited
② waiting
⑤ are waited
)
12. China, in my view, is not the grave threat that is portrayed
everyday by the US. China is an ancient civilization of 1.4
billion people that aims for high living standards and
technological excellence like other successful countries. We
will best solve our global problems not by vainly (
)
China, but by cooperating, negotiating, trading, and also
competing economically, with China.
① attempt to eliminate ② providing various options to
③ promoting the past
④ organizing effective
⑤ trying to contain
③ waits
6. The committee, composed of experts in their respective
fields, (
) a series of recommendations that (
)
carefully
examined
by
policymakers
before
any
implementation.
13.
7. Sanchez compared his promises to expand on women’s and
workers’ rights, health and housing services, as well as
adapting to climate change, (
) he called the
reactionary and negationist agenda of the Popular Party and
Vox.
14. The diplomat's nuanced negotiation skills were not only
instrumental in resolving the protracted international conflict
but also showcased his (
) understanding of diplomatic
intricacies.
① ersatz and superficial ② perspicacious and discerning
③ obtuse and perfunctory ④ ostentatious and grandiloquent
⑤ fortuitous and serendipitous
① for which ② with what ③ in which ④ when ⑤ for whom
8. A task of religion is to help us live peacefully and even
joyously with the realities (
) there are no easy
explanations.
③ for what ④ how
Despite facing numerous setbacks, the group members
exhibited remarkable resilience and perseverance, proving
their (
) in the face of adversity.
① aptitude
② tenacity
③ proclivity
④ complacency
⑤ equivocation
① have drafted; should be ② will draft; are ③ drafts; will be
④ drafting; would be ⑤ would have drafted; must be
① that ② from which
② careful considerations
④ economic relationship
15. The historian's research unveiled a hitherto (
perspective on ancient civilizations, challenging
notions about their societal structures and
development.
)
prevailing
historical
⑤ for which
① arcane and cryptic
② ubiquitous and pervasive
③ didactic and pedantic ④ cacophonous and dissonant
⑤ banal and trite
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16. The playwright's dialogue was replete with (
)
expressions, capturing the zeitgeist of the era in which the
play was set and evoking a sense of nostalgia among the
audience.
22. Which title can best describe the passage?
① The Relationship between France and the US
② The Landscape of World Banks
③ Major Economies and World Banks
④ US Foot-dragging in Fighting Climate Change
⑤ Massive Expansion of World Banks and Lack of the US
Capital
① anachronistic and outdated ② mellifluous and sonorous
③ ubiquitous and omnipresent ④ poignant and evocative
⑤ prosaic and commonplace
III. 다음 글을 읽고 질문에 답하시오(각 3.5점; 33번 문항: 4점).
[17-18]. We want to develop a system that can signal to
people who are nearing their personal thermal thresholds for
safety, so we need to collect all these (A
) inputs to see
how they correlate. Developed by French medical company
BodyCap, the pill houses a small battery, a temperature
sensor and a transmitter to (B
) the data.
17. Which are the most suitable expressions for A and B?
① physiological- communicate ② safe – deliver
③ stable – interpret ④ negative – collect ⑤ medical – earn
18. Which title can best describe the passage?
[23-24] Jared Diamond, a renowned biologist and geographer,
has made significant contributions to our understanding of the
intricate relationship between geography, the environment, and
the development of human societies. His seminal work, "Guns,
Germs, and Steel," is a comprehensive exploration that
challenges traditional notions of determinism by emphasizing
the pivotal role of environmental factors in shaping the course
of history. In this groundbreaking work, Diamond delves into
the geographical distribution of domesticable plants and
animals, arguing that these factors have been instrumental in
influencing the rise and fall of civilizations. The availability of
these resources, he posits, is not a result of inherent
superiority or inferiority but rather a product of environmental
conditions. Diamond's approach challenges deterministic
perspectives by highlighting the nuanced interplay between
human societies and their ecological surroundings.
23. What does Jared Diamond's work "Guns, Germs, and Steel"
primarily focus on?
① The Importance of Electronic Safety
② French Medical Company’s Status in the Personal Safety
③ The Importance of Data in Personal Safety
④ The Relationship between Safety and Thermal Thresholds
⑤ Electronic Pills for Next-Generation Tech
[19-20]
Generations
of
Black
people
have
suffered
discrimination in every imaginable sphere of life – housing,
education, politics, employment, education, healthcare, in the
criminal justice system and more. Reparations of some kind
are in order for Black Californians today, and most
Californians seem to agree and support cash reparations as
well as other types of reparations. The state’s lawmakers
(A
) the difficult process of grappling with these
recommendations. What they should not do is put this report
on a shelf and forget about it. It is past time to address the
systemic (B
) of racism for centuries. California is an
excellent place to start.
① The inherent superiority or inferiority of civilizations
② The universal nature of historical development in the rise
and fall of civilization
③ The overall insignificance of environmental factors
④ The inevitability of ecological surroundings challenged by
the deterministic perspective
⑤ The interplay among geography, environment, and the
development of human societies
24.
20. Which of the following can best describe the passage?
① Black people’s reparations will be forgotten by the
lawmakers.
② A promise to free Black slaves was finally fulfilled.
③ Financial compensation for victims of injustices is common.
④ Reparations for the descendants of slaves are overdue.
⑤ Black slavery was one of the worst crimes against
humanity in history.
[21-22] The leaders at the Paris summit recognized the urgent
need for a massive expansion of official development
financing from the multilateral development bank (MDBs),
meaning the World Bank, the African Development Bank, the
Asian Development Bank and others. Yet to expand their
lending by the amounts needed, the MDBs will require more
paid-in capital from the US, Europe and other major
economies. Yet the US Congress (A
) investing more
capital in the MDBs and the US (B
) in so far blocks
global action for climate change.
21. Which are the most suitable expressions for A and B?
Diamond's
approach
challenge
deterministic
① By asserting the dominant nature of history
② By reemphasizing the irrelevancy of environment
③ By highlighting the nuanced interplay between human
societies and their ecological surroundings
④ By suggesting the inevitability of historical outcomes as
a result of inherent superiority or inferiority
⑤ By disregarding the role of geography in the development
of civilizations
19. Which are the most suitable expressions for A and B?
① must start - atrocities
② put aside – weakness
③ will avoid – violence
④ worry about – sacrifice
⑤ can deliver - structure
How does
perspectives?
[25-26] In philosophy, the concept of the object serves as a
fundamental cornerstone, referring to entities with distinct
boundaries and properties. Object-oriented ontology, as
proposed by contemporary philosophers, posits that all
entities,
whether
human
or
non-human,
possess
equal ontological status. According to this perspective,
understanding the agency and existence of objects is crucial
for a comprehensive philosophical understanding that goes
beyond anthropocentrism. Objects, in this philosophical
framework, contribute to the intricate fabric of reality,
challenging traditional perspectives that may prioritize human
experience over non-human entities. By recognizing the
inherent agency of objects, object-oriented ontology offers
a more inclusive and expansive worldview that encompasses
the diverse manifestations of existence.
25. What is the fundamental concept in philosophy that refers to
entities with distinct boundaries and properties?
① Subject ② Object
③ Predicate
④ Abstract
⑤ Concept
26. According to object-oriented ontology, what is crucial for a
comprehensive philosophical understanding?
① Ignoring the agency of objects
② Focusing solely on human entities
③ Disregarding the existence of non-human entities
④ Understanding the agency and existence of objects
⑤ Rejecting the fabric of reality beyond anthropocentrism
① makes – agreement
② opposes – opposition
③ costs – financing
④ accelerates – disagreement
⑤ delays– earning
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[27-28] Absurdism, a philosophical outlook associated with
thinkers like Albert Camus, contends that the search for
inherent meaning or purpose in life is futile. Camus argues
that the human condition is characterized by an "absurd" clash
between the human desire for meaning and the apparent
meaninglessness of the universe. In the face of the absurd,
Camus suggests embracing life's uncertainties and creating
one's own meaning through rebellion and the pursuit of
individual values. This perspective stands in contrast to
existentialism, which also grapples with questions of meaning
but often proposes that individuals must create their own
purpose.
31. A myth, therefore, is true because it is effective, not
because it gives us factual information. If, however, it does
not give us new insight into the deeper meaning of life, it
has failed. If it works, that is, if it forces us to change our
minds and hearts, gives us new hope, and compels us to live
more fully, it is a valid myth. A myth is essentially a guide;
it tells us what we must do in order to live more richly. If
we do not apply it to our situation and make the myth a
reality in our own lives, it will remain as incomprehensible
and remote as the rules of a board game, which often seem
confusing and boring until we start to play.
Which of the following can be most correctly inferred from the
statement above?
27. According to Absurdism, why is the search for inherent
meaning futile?
① Mythology gives us rich sense of living even if it
remains incomprehensible.
② We are often confused and bored with a myth because it
does not give us factual information.
③ Mythology will only transform us if we follow its
directives.
④ We will be more compelled to lead a rich and full life due
to fact of a myth.
⑤ The validity of myth depends on the power of human
hearts and minds.
① Because inherent meaning is readily available through
human desires
② Because individuals must create their own meanings.
③ Because the human condition is characterized by an absurd
clash.
④ Because existentialism provides definitive answers.
⑤ Because meaning is predetermined by external factors.
28. How does Camus suggest individuals respond to the absurd?
① By accepting the inherent meaninglessness of the universe
② By searching for a predetermined purpose to embrace life’s
uncertainties
③ By dissenting from the absurd and creating one's own
meaning
④ By relying on external factors to determine meaning
⑤ By rebelling against questions of meaningful life altogether
29. James Joyce, a luminary of modernist literature, wielded
language with unprecedented precision to craft narratives that
explored the intricate recesses of human consciousness. His
magnum opus, "Ulysses," stands as a testament to the
profound use of stream-of-consciousness narration, inviting
readers to navigate the labyrinthine minds of its characters.
32. Nearly 30 years into global negotiations to address climate
change, efforts to control the problem are lagging, reflecting
stalled progress toward creating a sustainable trajectory more
broadly. Each year of delay adds to the urgency of the
problem, and of the need to maintain Earth’s resilience
against the most severe effects of global warming. Now, a
similar expert consensus is emerging around water security.
Which of the following inferences is best supported by the
statement made above?
① Most countries seem to understand that neglecting water
could undo the progress made on other fronts.
② We are facing a global water crisis that warrants the same
level of attention and action as the climate crises.
③ The link between climate and water crises point to a
broader issue of Earth’s ability of maintaining resilience.
④ We have to choose either climate or water for its urgent
need of protection before it is too late.
⑤ The severe effects of global warming will be delayed by
the critical condition of water security in a near future.
How does James Joyce's use of stream-of-consciousness
narration in his magnum opus, "Ulysses," contribute to the
exploration of human consciousness in modernist literature?
① By simplifying the complexity of human consciousness
② By circumventing the intricate recesses of human
consciousness
③ By presenting an indirect narrative structure to explore
reader’s mind precisely
④ By inviting readers to steer for the complex minds of its
characters.
⑤ By avoiding the exploration of human unconsciousness
altogether.
30. Evolution, the guiding force of biological processes, extends
its tendrils into the realms of sociology and politics. The
concept of survival of the fittest, originating in biology, is
mirrored in political ideologies where power structures vie for
dominance. Societal structures evolve as a response to
internal and external pressures, embodying the principle of
adaptation. However, in the face of the ecological crisis, the
very essence of survival is at stake, prompting a reevaluation
of societal paradigms and questioning the sustainability of
current political trajectories.
33. In the intricate tapestry of literature and the artistic
symphony of storytelling, the examination of unreliable
narrators becomes a literary odyssey into the dance between
truth and perception. Literary analyses, reminiscent of
narrative sonnets,
delve into characters whose narratives
intentionally mislead, inviting readers to question the
boundaries of reality and fiction. As literary scholars navigate
classic novels and contemporary works, the question of
whether unreliable narrators serve as mere plot devices or
profound explorations of human subjectivity permeates
discussions. The allure of narratives crafted with intentional
ambiguity raises considerations about the nature of truth in
storytelling and the dynamic relationship between authors,
characters, and readers.
What role does intentional ambiguity play in the considerations
about the nature of truth in storytelling as discussed in the
passage?
How does the concept of survival of the fittest mirror in
political ideologies, according to the passage?
① Political ideologies have no connection to the concept of
survival of the fittest.
② Power structures in politics struggle for ascendancy,
embodying the principle of survival of the fittest.
③ Survival of the fittest applies to biological evolution.
④ Political ideologies prioritize equality over the concept of
survival of the fittest through social structures.
⑤ Societal structures have no impact on the adaptation
principle in politics.
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① Intentional ambiguity has no impact on considerations about
the nature of truth in storytelling.
② Considerations about the nature of truth in storytelling are
irrelevant to intentional ambiguity.
③ In the passage, intentional ambiguity raises considerations
about the nature of truth in storytelling within the
expansive milieu of literature.
④ Literary analyses, enriched by narrative sonnets, emphasize
the role of intentional ambiguity in the nature of truth in
storytelling.
⑤ The intricate dance between truth and perception is
accentuated by intentional ambiguity in the passage.
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