대일외고 2026 고1 2학기 중간 · 심화영어2

Many people notice strange shapes floating in their vision. These shapes are called eye floaters. They may look like small spots, threads, or cobweb-like figures. Although they might seem unusual, eye floaters are generally harmless to most people and are a natural part of aging. Inside the eye is a jelly-like substance that keeps the eye round and stable. As people grow older, this jelly begins to change. It becomes less gel-like and more watery, and tiny clumps can form. These clumps obstruct some light entering the eye, creating small shadows. The shadows are what we see as floaters moving in our field of vision. Floaters often fade over time, and for most people, they do not cause problems with their sight. However, a sudden increase in floaters or a dark curtain blocking part of the vision can be signs of a serious condition. This may happen when the jelly pulls away from the back of the eye, leading to retinal problems or vision loss. Thus, these symptoms should not be overlooked as a regular part of aging, and medical consultation should be sought without delay if they occur.

We need to know we belong to something bigger than ourselves. We want a better future for those we care about. To survive and prosper, we all need healthy oceans. Oceans generate half of the oxygen people breathe. Oceans provide a sixth of the animal protein people eat. Living oceans absorb bad gases from the atmosphere and reduce the impact of climate change. Our security, our economy, our very survival all require healthy oceans. So a lot of marine institutes work to save the oceans and marine lives for all of us and future generations, devoting more energy to research, monitoring or enforcement of laws. Whether you live on the coast or far from it, whether you eat seafood or not, you and the future of all those you love depend on healthy oceans.

Each of us carries a vision of the ideal community, one that often takes the form of abstract images rather than a full understanding of the underlying systems required for it to function. We naturally associate certain architectural styles with stability, charm, or progress, even if those styles do not necessarily improve the functionality of a place. Because the symbolic associations we attach to these styles are closely connected to our internalized ideals of community, we often interpret them as signs of a place’s reliability and livability. This emotional response can subtly shape our preferences, making us gravitate toward environments that visually affirm what we believe a good community should look like. In particular, most of us are drawn to and comforted by familiar designs that remind us of the past. This tendency explains why many New Urbanism projects are wrapped in neo-traditional styles. Developers of these projects are aware that their approach may seem unfamiliar to many, so they adopt unthreatening forms to guide public acceptance of urban progress. While aesthetics alone do not determine a city’s success, they play a crucial role in informing public perception and societal adaptation to urban change.