9급 국가직 영어 2011년 기출문제

It is debatable whether nuclear weapons actually prevent war.

To avoid death duty, the man            the greater part of his property to his only son as soon as he retired.

The viability of reclaimed water for indirect potable reuse should be assessed                quantity and reliability of raw water supplies, the quality of reclaimed water, and cost effectiveness.

In general terms, tablet PC refers to a slate-shaped mobile computer device, equipped with a touchscreen or stylus to operate the computer. Tablet PCs are often used where normal notebooks are impractical or ________, or do not provide the needed functionality.

The Aztecs believed that chocolate ① made people intelligent. Today, we do not believe this. But chocolate has a special chemical ② calling phenylethylamine. This is the same chemical ③ the body makes when a person is in love. Which do you prefer－④ eating chocolate or being in love?

A : What are you doing?

B : I'm looking at my calendar. I have a dental appointment tomorrow.

A : Tomorrow? But we're going to Jim's wedding tomorrow.

B : Yes, I know. __________________.

A : Is it for a regular checkup?

B : No. It's just for the cleaning.

As the weather changes, joggers, like some exotic species of bird, begin to molt. On frigid winter days, when the wind and snow sweep down from Canada, the joggers wear heavy layers of clothes. Ski masks cover their faces, woolen caps hide their hair, and heavy scarves are wrapped snugly around their necks. Gradually, however, the weather warms, and the bulky layers of clothes are peeled away. First, lightweight jogging suits in terry cloth, velour, and even plastic dot the paths in parks and along streets. As spring changes to summer, winter-pale legs and arms begin to appear, covered only partially by shorts and T-shirts.

Fundamental happiness depends more than anything else upon what may be called a friendly interest in persons and things. The kind [of interest in persons] that makes for happiness is the kind that likes to observe people and finds pleasure in their individual traits, that wishes to afford scope for the interests and pleasures of those with whom it is brought into contact without desiring to acquire power over them or to secure their enthusiastic admiration. The person whose attitude towards ________ is genuinely of this kind will be a source of happiness and a recipient of reciprocal kindness. To like many people spontaneously and without effort is perhaps the greatest of all sources of personal happiness.

The white-tailed deer was one of the first animals to be protected by federal legislation. But as it turns out, unlike the passenger pigeon, white-tailed deer were not in much need of _____________. They have proven to be highly adaptable creatures, and their population has not diminished despite the loss of wooded areas. Like squirrels and robins, white-tailed deer have adapted quite nicely to life on the edge of suburbia. In fact, they are happy to supplement their regular diets with fruits and vegetables from gardens. In addition, many homeowners are fond of these gentle creatures and put out blocks of deer food that help the animals make it through harsh winters.

One way to accelerate the flow of new ideas is to be put in difficult situations where you're likely to fail. When we fail to do something, we feel frustrated and we begin trying out other behaviors. Many ideas compete vigorously, greatly enhancing the creative process. Say you start to turn a doorknob that has always turned easily. It won't move. You turn the knob harder. Then you pull it up or push it down. Maybe you wiggle it. Eventually, you may shove or kick the door. These efforts from established behaviors will probably lead to new solutions. Creativity is an extension of                   .

If you are at the seaside, and you take an old, dull, brown penny and rub it hard for a minute or two with handfuls of wet sand, the penny will come out a bright gold colour, looking as clean and new as the day it was made. Now poetry has the same effect on words as wet sand on pennies. In what seems almost a miraculous way, it brightens up words that looked dull and ordinary. Thus, poetry is perpetually                  .

Some people give up the moment an obstacle is placed in front of them. Some people doggedly continue to pursue a goal even after years of frustration and failure. What is the difference between these two people? Those who feel they are not responsible for choosing their goals and pursing them tend to believe that results are arbitrary. To them, it does not matter how hard you try or how talented you are. Being successful is all a matter of luck. Those who persevere,         , recognize that they are ultimately responsible not just for pursuing their goals, but for setting them. To them, what you do matters, and giving up for no reasons does not seem very attractive.

Many sports help to ( A ) one's reactions and dexterity. Sports can also improve one's process of thought. Be sure to judge whether or not the level of exercise activity is appropriate as you are participating in the sport. Being wise about the health benefits of sports will ensure a healthy lifestyle. Regular exercise will help one's personality to be positive. If you ( B ) what has been suggested, you will have favorable results.

All you have to do is this: When you feel yourself getting angry, take a long, deep breath, and as you do, say the number one to yourself.

When I was growing up, my father used to count out loud to ten when he was angry with my sisters and me. ( A ) It was a strategy he used to cool down before deciding what to do next. ( B ) I've improved this strategy by incorporating the use of the breath. ( C ) Then, relax your entire body as you breathe out. ( D ) What you are doing here is clearing your mind with a mini version of a meditation exercise. The combination of counting and breathing is so relaxing that it's almost impossible to remain angry once you are finished.

According to government figures, the preponderance of jobs in the next century will be in service-related fields, such as health and business. ① Jobs will also be plentiful in technical fields and in retail establishments, such as stores and restaurants. ② The expansion in these fields is due to several factors: an aging population, numerous technical breakthroughs, and our changing lifestyles. ③ However, people still prefer the traditional types of jobs which will be highly-paid in the future. ④ So the highest-paying jobs will go to people with degrees in science, computers, engineering, and health care.

Character is a respect for human beings and the right to interpret experience differently. Character admits self-interest as a natural trait, but pins its faith on man's hesitant but heartening instinct to understand and support others. Character is allergic to tyranny, irritable with ignorance and always open to improvement. Character implies the ability to laugh wholeheartedly and weep unashamedly. Character is, above all, a tremendous humility before the facts ― an automatic alliance with truth even when that truth is bitter medicine.

A quality of character not mentioned by the author is

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