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다음 밑줄 친 단어 또는 구의 의미와 가까운 단어나 표현을 (A)~(D)중에서 고르시오.
1.In frogs and toads, the tongue is fixed to the front of the mouth in order to facilitate projecting it at some distance, greatly aiding in the capture of insects. (A) rotating (B) protruding (C) vibrating (D) contracting
2.A thrifty buyer purchases fruits and vegetables in season. (A) healthy (B) disinterested (C) careful (D) professional
3.Madame Curie was completely engrossed in her work. (A) disturbed (B) absorbed (C) fatigued (D) successful
4.Strive for excellence. (A) Cooperate with others (B) Be patient (C) Make efforts (D) Pay well
5.The value of an old item increases with time. (A) a facsimile (B) a bonus (C) an antique (D) an original
6.It is very discourteous to intrude during someone’s conversation. (A) find fault (B) disagree (C) be in the way (D) leave quickly
7.In some states drivers are fined $100 for careless driving. (A) routine (B) reckless (C) adept (D) aggressive
8.In case of poisoning, immediately give large quantities of soapy or salty water in order to induce vomiting. (A) control (B) clean (C) cause (D) stop
9.Feeling irritable may be a side effect of too much medication. (A) drowsy (B) fractious (C) dizzy (D) silly
10.A series of columns supporting a large porch is typical of the architecture of pre-Civil War mansion in the South. (A) statues (B) murals (C) pillars (D) arches
정답 및 해설
정답 1. (B) protruding …을내밀다 To project means to protrude; to push out. 해석: 개구리와두꺼비의경우혀는입의앞쪽에고정되어있어좀떨어진곳에서그것[혀]을투사하는것이용이하므로곤충포획을크게돕는다.
2. (C) careful (돈에) 인색한(mean), 검소한 Thrifty means to frugal; saving. 해석: 알뜰한구매자는제철의과일과채소를구입한다. 어휘: in season 제철인, 한창인 out of season 제철이아닌, 비수기의
3. (B) absorbed ~에몰두한, ~에빠져있는 Engrossed means to absorbed; interested in work or a pastime such as reading. 해석: 퀴리 부인은 그녀의 일에 완전히 몰두했다.
4. (C) Make efforts 애쓰다, 노력하다 To strive means to make great efforts; to struggle. 해석: 탁월함을 위해 노력하십시오.
5. (C) an antique 골동품 An old item is an antique valued for its age, especially in reference to something over one hundred years old. 해석: 오래된 아이템의 가치는 시간이 지남에 따라 증가한다.
6. (C) be in the way 방해가되다, 가로막다 To intrude means to be in the way; to interrupt. the origin of word: in– means “into” and –trude means, “to thrust” →thrust into …로밀치고들어가다, 헤치고들어가다; 방해하다 해석: 누군가의 대화 중에 방해하는 것은 매우 무례하다.
7. (B) reckless 무모한, 신중하지못한 Careless means reckless; thoughtless, heedless, especially in reference to driving. 해석: 일부 주에서는 부주의한 운전에 대해 100달러의 벌금이 부과된다.
8. (C) cause 야기하다, 초래하다 To induce means to cause; to stimulate. 해석: 중독이 되었을 경우 구토를 유도하기 위해 즉시 다량의 비눗물이나 소금물을 주어라.
10. (C) pillars 기둥 Columns are pillars; supports used in construction 해석: 큰 현관을 떠받치는 일련의 기둥은 남북전쟁 이전 남부의 대저택 건축 양식의 전형이다. 어휘: support (넘어지지 않도록) 떠받치다 /typical전형적인, 대표적인 /architecture건축 양식 / mansion대저택 /statue 조각상 /mural벽화 / arch 아치형구조물