Essential English Reading Comprehension Passages
21번 지문: 신념과 행동의 상호관계
① It is common sense that people’s inner beliefs may drive their external behavior.
② If you’re attracted to a certain person, you should be more likely to socialize with that person.
③ If you favor a brand of toothpaste, you’re more likely to buy it.
④ Of course, our internal thoughts don’t always predict our public behavior, but overall what we do obviously reflects what we think.
⑤ But beliefs and behaviors are also related in a more remarkable
Read MoreLanguage, Inequality, and Identity in The Castle (1997)
The Power of Language and Inequality in The Castle
Without understanding sophisticated and complex language, individuals suffer inequality. Rob Sitch’s timeless classic, The Castle (1997), follows a working-class family protecting their home from government authority, satirizing Australia’s egalitarian society and advocating for the importance of sophisticated language to preserve our rights and freedoms.
Constructing Working-Class Identity
Directors often use film to construct identity, allowing
Read MoreEssential English Vocabulary and Synonyms by Topic
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- beneficial (helpful, useful, advantageous)
- harmful (damaging, dangerous, destructive)
- positive (favourable, good, optimistic)
- negative (adverse, unfavourable, harmful)
- significant (important, substantial, considerable)
- considerable (substantial, significant, sizeable)
- essential (necessary, vital, crucial)
- vital (crucial, essential, critical)
- major (main, chief, principal, primary)
- minor (slight, small, insignificant)
- reliable (trustworthy, dependable,
Shattering the Illusion of the American Dream
The Sacrifice of Identity for Survival
Ultimately, this quote shows how immigrants are forced to accept being left out and losing their culture as a normal price to pay for making money in America. By calling this loss a simple “give-and-take,” the uncle shows he has accepted the idea that an immigrant’s identity and comfort must be traded away to chase the American Dream.
The Dark Reality of the American Dream
This moment destroys the idea that America treats people fairly, showing that the “give-
Read MoreComputer Science Basics and Programming Fundamentals
Computer Science Basics: Programming Languages
Listening Task: Choose the correct options to make true sentences (3 Points).
- Operate differently from one another
- With vehicles
- Web developer
Sentence Completion
Listen to the recording again and complete the sentences (4 Points).
- … and directions
- … like desktop
- … more complex graphics
- … a background
Cybersecurity and Network Safety
Choose the correct options from the table to complete the sentences (10 Points).
- … unauthorized access
- … from malware
- ..
Environmental Impact of Trains: Benefits and Challenges
The Environmental Impact of Trains
Introduction
This report examines how trains affect the environment. Sources include transport articles and insights from railway professionals. As trains are used daily, understanding their role in reducing pollution and consuming natural resources is essential.
Positive Environmental Effects
- Energy Efficiency: Trains transport large numbers of passengers simultaneously, significantly reducing energy consumption per capita.
- Reduced Emissions: Electric trains produce