[기초반] 실전어휘문제 [교재12장~15장관련]

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*[교재 Chapter12 명사 ~ Chapter15 부사관련 기출]*

1. The majority of the population lives in traditional societies, practicing agriculture.

(A) many (B) major (C) majority (D) majoring

2. A nutritionist will prepare healthy organic meals for cats such as boiled salmon and other various fishes.

(A) producing (B) organic (C) arranged (D) organized

3. The new training course being implemented is specifically intended to improve employees' ability to adapt to any changes in office procedures.

(A) procedures (B) processer (C) proceed (D) proceeds

4. The singer announced that he will be releasing his first debut album in mid-May.

(A) reflecting (B) denouncing (C) releasing (D) preventing

5. The city government will decide on when those new measures will take effect by next year.

(A) take (B) make (C) have (D) catch

6. Carnations are loved by many people because they are beautiful, inexpensive, and long-lasting.

(A) durable (B) weak (C) aggressive (D) long-lasting

7. Yang said that we cannot ignore any merger and acquisition offer that comes to us.

(A) acquisition (B) requisition (C) registration (D) sanitation

8. Earlier this month, the provincial government in North Gyeongsang, which has jurisdiction over the islands, appointed Lee as the country's new "PR ambassador."

(A) risen (B) appointed (C) accused (D) asked

9. Washington is moving to strictly enforce labor and environmental standards to ensure fair trade.

(A) strangely (B) marvelously (C) softly (D) strictly

10. Wahlstrom Inc. said Borders made a big mistake when it chose to outsource its online sales operation to Amazon.

(A) take (B) bring (C) outsource (D) transmit

11. Despite his young age as a professor, SNU(Seoul National University) has recognized Mr. Kim's academic contributions and extensive research.

(A) tributes (B) attributions (C) contributions (D) tribunes

12. Kim announced to the press that he intends to let the world know about the Korean territory by providing logical contentions and information.

(A) to let (B) letting (C) let (D) lets

13. The launching of this rocket was only the second phase of a three-step plan to build an official space station in Earth's orbit.

(A) pace (B) phase (C) face (D) speed

14. Somehow, the government must work out measures effective enough to raise birthrates substantially.

(A) substantially (B) previously (C) prior (D) progressively

15. Interestingly, politicians and lawyers are not allowed to participate in the contest.

(A) attend (B) go (C) participate (D) come

16. Jefferson enjoyed extraordinary favor because of his appeal to American idealism.

(A) approval (B) appeal (C) submission (D) belief

17. Over the years the Australian government showed serious commitment to conservation of the world's whales.

(A) commitment (B) advertisement (C) appointment (D) admission

18. People are apt__ to assume that the quality of your work probably will be no greater than the quality of your appearance.

(A) apt (B) tend (C) responsible (D) inclining

19. The exam board of the school district agreed to assess her extreme hobby as part of her physical education course.

(A) access (B) proceed (C) assess (D) approach

20. On the other hand, we can argue that for society to function in any meaningful way, there needs to be a vibrant press.

(A) to functioning (B) functioning (C) to function (D) to be functioned

21. Tennis tournaments take place on either grass or clay courts such as the French Open tournament.

(A) make (B) have (C) bring (D) take

22. Unlike the Billboard Charts that counts radio airing of music, Korea's Gaon Charts will only focus on the transaction between music and buyers.

(A) transactions (B) transformation (C) transport (D) transfer

23. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism recently told the press that it will be implementing a series of countermeasures starting from the end of this year.

(A) describing (B) advising (C) implementing (D) manufacturing

24. We cannot reimburse you for the loss but we would like to do anything we can to help you in this matter as you are a valued customer.

(A) produce (B) reimburse (C) submit (D) improve

25. The Mercer research bureau also publishes an annual list of living costs, which covers a more comprehensive list of services including housing and utilities.

(A) narrow (B) various (C) inclusive (D) comprehensive

[해설편]

1. The majority of the population lives in traditional societies, practicing agriculture.

(A) many (B) major (C) majority (D) majoring

해설) *the majority of ~ : 대다수의 ~ = many of

정답 (C).

해석) 인구(population)의 대다수가 농사를 지으며(practicing agriculture) 전통적인 사회 안에서 살아갑니다.

2. A nutritionist will prepare healthy organic meals for cats such as boiled salmon and other various fishes.

(A) producing (B) organic (C) arranged (D) organized

해설) *organic meals(유기농 음식들). 문맥상 정답 (B).

해석) 영양사(nutrionist)는 고양이들을 위해 데친 연어(boilded salmon)와 다양한 종류의 어류들과 같은 건강에 좋은 유기농 음식을 공급합니다.

3. The new training course being implemented is specifically intended to improve employees' ability to adapt to any changes in office procedures.

(A) procedures (B) processer (C) proceed (D) proceeds

해설) *office procedures(사무절차)

정답 (A).

해석) 새로이 시행된(implemented) 연수 과정은 직원들이 사무 절차의 모든 변화에 적응하는(adapt to : ~에 적응하다) 능력을 향상시키기 위해 의도되었다(be intended to).

4. The singer announced that he will be releasing his first debut album in mid-May.

(A) reflecting (B) denouncing (C) releasing (D) preventing

해설) 문맥상 정답 (C). *release = introduce = launch 출시하다

해석) 이 가수는 5월 중순에 첫 솔로 데뷔 앨범을 발표할 것이라고 발표했다

5. The city government will decide on when those new measures will take effect by next year.

(A) take (B) make (C) have (D) catch

해설) 단어들 간의 어울림을 묻는 collocation 문제로서 정답 (A). *take effect(효과를 발휘하다, 발효하다)

해석) 서울시 정부는 이러한 새로운 정책들을(measures) 언제 실시할지 내년까지 결정을 내릴 예정입니다.

6. Carnations are loved by many people because they are beautiful, inexpensive, and long-lasting.

(A) durable (B) weak (C) aggressive (D) long-lasting

해설) 문맥상 정답 (D). *long-lasting : (수명 등이) 오래 가는

cf) durable : a. 견고한, 잘 깨지지 않는

aggressive : a. 공격적인

해석) 카네이션은 아름답고, 비싸지 않고, 오래 가기 때문에(long-lasting) 많은 사람들에게 사랑 받고 있습니다.

7. Yang said that we cannot ignore any merger and acquisition offer that comes to us.

(A) acquisition (B) requisition (C) registration (D) sanitation

해설) *merger and acquisition : (복합어로서) 인수 합병

정답 (A).

해석) "우리에게 오는 인수합병 기회를 무시할 수 없다(cannot ignore)"고 양씨는 말했다.

8. Earlier this month, the provincial government in North Gyeongsang, which has jurisdiction over the islands, appointed Lee as the country's new "PR ambassador."

(A) risen (B) appointed (C) accused (D) asked

해설) 문맥상 정답 (B). *accuse : 고발하다

해석) 이달 초, 이 섬들의 관할권(jurisdiction)을 가진 경상북도 도청은 이씨를 지역 홍보(PR : public relations : 홍보) 대사로 임명했다(appointed).

9. Washington is moving to strictly enforce labor and environmental standards to ensure fair trade.

(A) strangely (B) marvelously (C) softly (D) strictly

해설) 문맥상 정답 (D). *strictly : 엄격히

cf) marvelously : 놀랍게

해석) 미국은 공정 거래(fair trade)를 확고히 하기 위해(ensure) 노동과 환경 기준을 엄격하게 강화하고 있다(enforce).

10. Wahlstrom Inc. said Borders made a big mistake when it chose to outsource its online sales operation to Amazon.

(A) take (B) bring (C) outsource (D) transmit

해설) 문맥상 정답 (C).

*outsource : 외주제작하다, 외주 운영하다, 위탁판매하다

cf) transmit : (정보 등을) 전송하다

해석) 월스트롬사는 보더스사가 온라인 판매를 아마존사에게 위탁한 것은 큰 실수였다고 말했다.

11. Despite his young age as a professor, SNU(Seoul National University) has recognized Mr. Kim's academic contributions and extensive research.

(A) tributes (B) attributions (C) contributions (D) tribunes

해설) 정답 (C).

*academic contributions : 학술적 기여

ex) contribute to ~ : ~에 기여하다

cf) tribute : 감사의 표시로 주는 것, 행위

tribune : 강단, 설교단

cf) attributions : ~덕택, ~탓

ex) attribute A to B : A를 B덕택/탓으로 돌리다

해석) 교수로서 어린 나이에도 불구하고, 서울대학교는 김교수의 학술적 기여와 광범위한(extensive) 연구를 인정했다(recognized).

12. Kim announced to the press that he intends to let the world know about the Korean territory by providing logical contentions and information.

(A) to let (B) letting (C) let (D) lets

해설) *intend to : ~을 의도하다

intend는 의미상 미래성 개념과 어울리므로 뒤에 동명사보다는 부정사가 이어지는 것.

정답 (A).

해석) 김씨는 이성적인(logical) 논쟁(contentions)과 정보를 제공함으로써 세계가 한국의 영토(territory)에 대해 알게 하려는 의도라고 언론(the press)에 발표했다.

13. The launching of this rocket was only the second phase of a three-step plan to build an official space station in Earth's orbit.

(A) pace (B) phase (C) face (D) speed

해설) *the second phase : 제 2단계. 정답 (B).

cf) pace = speed 속도

해석) 이 로켓 발사(launching)는 지구의 궤도(orbit)에 공식적인(official) 우주 정거장을 건설하기 위한 3단계 계획 중 두 번째 단계였을 뿐입니다

14. Somehow, the government must work out measures effective enough to raise birthrates substantially.

(A) substantially (B) previously (C) prior (D) progressively

해설) 의미상 정답 (A).

*substantially : 상당히, 충분히, 중요하게 = significantly = considerable

cf) previously : ad. 예전에

progressively : ad. 진보적으로

해석) 어쨌든(somehow) 정부는 출산율(birthrate)을 충분히/상당히 끌어올릴 수 있을 정도로 효과적인 방안들을 만들어야 한다(work out : 노력하다, 운동하다).

15. Interestingly, politicians and lawyers are not allowed to participate in the contest.

(A) attend (B) go (C) participate (D) come

해설) *participate in = take part in ~에 참여하다 = attend = go/come to

정답 (C).

해석) 흥미롭게도, 정치인이나 변호사들은 이 대회에 참가할 수 없습니다.

16. Jefferson enjoyed extraordinary favor because of his appeal to American idealism.

(A) approval (B) appeal (C) submission (D) belief

해설) 의미상 정답 (B).

*appeal : 호소 *approval : 승인

*submission : 제출, 굴복

해석) 이 선거에서 제퍼슨은 미국의 이상(idealism)에 호소함으로써 엄청난(extraordinary)지지(favor)를 받았다.

17. Over the years the Australian government showed serious commitment to conservation of the world's whales.

(A) commitment (B) advertisement (C) appointment (D) admission

해설) 의미상 정답 (A). *commitment to ~ : ~에 대한 전념, 헌신

* be committed to = be dedicated to = be devoted to ~에 헌신하다/전념하다.

*admission : 입장, 입장료

해석) 몇 년에 걸쳐 호주 정부는 세계 고래 보존(conservation)을 위한 진지한 헌신을 약속했다.

18. People are apt__ to assume that the quality of your work probably will be no greater than the quality of your appearance.

(A) apt (B) tend (C) responsible (D) inclining

해설) *be apt to = tend to = be inclined to ~하는 경향이 있다

해석) 사람들은 이렇게 추측/가정(assume)하는 경향이 있어요. 사람이 하는 일의 질(質)이 그 사람의 외모(appearance)가 주는 느낌 이상은 아닐 거라고요.

19. The exam board of the school district agreed to assess her extreme hobby as part of her physical education course.

(A) access (B) proceed (C) assess (D) approach

해설) 의미상 정답 (C).

*assess : 평가하다

*access : 접근하다 = approach

*proceed to = go to ~로 나아가다

*proceed with ~을 추진하다

해석) 그 학군(school district) 시험 평가 위원회는 그녀의 과격한(extreme) 취미를 체육 교육 과정의 부분으로 평가하는데 동의했습니다.

20. On the other hand, we can argue that for society to function in any meaningful way, there needs to be a vibrant press.

(A) to functioning (B) functioning (C) to function (D) to be functioned

해설) 'for + 명사'구조가 부정사 앞에서 의미상 주어역할을 한다는 것이 hint.

*function의 경우는 동사로서는 자동사로만 사용되므로 수동태는 불가능

정답 (C).

해석) 반면(on the other hand), 우리 사회가 의미 있는 방식으로(meaningful way) 기능하기 위해서는, 활기가 넘치는 언론(vibrant press)이 필요하다.

21. Tennis tournaments take place on either grass or clay courts such as the French Open tournament.

(A) make (B) have (C) bring (D) take

해설) 어휘 간의 어울림을 묻는 문제로서 collocation 문제로서 정답은 (D).

*take place : ~이 발생하다

해석) 테니스 대회는 풀밭 위 또는 클레이 코트(프렌치 오픈 대회에서와 같은)에서 열리게 된다.

22. Unlike the Billboard Charts that counts radio airing of music, Korea's Gaon Charts will only focus on the transaction between music and buyers.

(A) transactions (B) transformation (C) transport (D) transfer

해설) 의미상 정답 (A).

*transaction : 거래 *transformation : 변형

*transport : 운송 *transfer : 전근, 전학, 환승

해석) 라디오 음악 방송(radio airing)으로 계산하는 빌보드 차트와는 달리, 한국의 가온 차트는 음악과 구매자 사이의 거래(transaction)에 오직 중점을 둘 것이다(focus on : ~에 초점을 두다).

23. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism recently told the press that it will be implementing a series of countermeasures starting from the end of this year.

(A) describing (B) advising (C) implementing (D) manufacturing

해설) 의미상 정답 (C).

*implement : 시행하다 *manufacture : 제조하다

*countermeasures : counter(반대) + measures(조치들) ==> 대응책들

해석) 문화체육관광부는 최근 올해 말부터 일련의(a series of)대응책(countermeasures)들을 시행할 것(implementing)이라고 언론에(the press) 발표했다.

24. We cannot reimburse you for the loss but we would like to do anything we can to help you in this matter as you are a valued customer.

(A) produce (B) reimburse (C) submit (D) improve

해설) 의미상 정답 (B).

*reimburse : v. 환급하다 ==> n. reimbursement

해석) 분실(loss)에 대한 변상은 불가하나 귀하께서는 저희의 귀중한 고객(valued customer = valuable customer)이므로 이 문제와 관련하여 최대한 귀하를 돕고자 합니다.

25. The Mercer research bureau also publishes an annual list of living costs, which covers a more comprehensive list of services including housing and utilities.

(A) narrow (B) various (C) inclusive (D) comprehensive

해설) 의미상 정답 (D).

*narrow : a. 좁은 *comprehensive : a. 종합적인

cf) comprehensible : a. 이해할 수 있는

해석) 머서 연구 센터는 또한 연간 생계비 목록을 발행하는데, 그것은 주택과 공익사업을 포함한 서비스들의 좀 더 종합적인 목록을 포함한다.