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다음 글에서 필자가 주장하는 바로 가장 적절한 것은?

When we really want something from someone, many of us take predictable steps, each one making us more upset than the last. We may start by waiting, not saying anything. Next, we may talk “around” the need we have, but never directly mention it. Later, we may start asking in an irritated manner, or even making angry demands. We may think those steps are a more polite approach, but they are not effective. We should focus on solving the problem we have, rather than on our desire to seem polite. When we are focused on finding solutions, it’s clear that a simple request is the most productive approach to take, whereas a winding path of steps is not.

1. ①부탁을 할 때는 상대방의 감정을 먼저 고려해야 한다.
2. ②원하는 것을 얻으려면 인내심을 가지고 기다려야 한다.
3. ③문제 해결을 위해서는 여러 단계를 거쳐 접근해야 한다.
4. ④원만한 관계를 위해 화내며 요구하는 태도는 삼가야 한다.
5. ⑤예의를 차리려 하기보다 문제 해결 자체에 집중해야 한다.

밑줄 친 markets echo one another이 다음 글에서 의미하는 바로 가장 적절한 것은?

Several years ago gas prices suddenly began to climb. As a result, there was considerable political pressure to alleviate the squeeze placed on the pocketbooks of many Americans. Instead of driving less, many wanted to continue their lifestyle of driving a vehicle without having to pay higher prices. So, here is what happened. As gas prices increased, demand for alternative fuels increased. This increase in demand for alternative fuels was popular among corn growers who had a product called ethanol. In order to provide ethanol at a lower cost, corn growers lobbied Congress for greater subsidies. This resulted in more land being placed into corn production at the expense of other crops, namely wheat. As wheat supplies decreased and wheat prices rose, the price of the substitute crop, rice, also rose because there was now more demand for rice. This led to the price of rice increasing to the point where people in South and Southeast Asia were unable to afford their basic staple. Starvation quickly followed. People overlooked the fact that markets echo one another.

1. ①rising prices can encourage consumers to change their choices
2. ②markets eventually return to a stable state after periods of uncertainty
3. ③changes in one market can affect prices and demand in other markets
4. ④merchants secretly work together to set the price of a particular good
5. ⑤a significant change in one market leads consumers to respond to new trends

다음 글의 주제로 가장 적절한 것은?

Before making any significant purchase, take advantage of those websites that allow consumers to post personal reviews of products for sale. These days, more and more people are posting reviews of anything and everything — from pizzas to luxurious cars. Because the reviews are independent, they reflect a wide range of opinion, whether favorable or unfavorable. It’s easy to find places on the Internet where you can get an idea of the general opinion about a particular company or product. These consumer forums can actually have a powerful effect on a product or company’s reputation and sales. Companies now understand what it really means to say that the customer is always right. They try to make better products and offer better service in order to reduce the possibility of online complaints.

1. ①ways in which online shopping has become more convenient
2. ②how online reviews affect companies’ reputations and push them to improve
3. ③the wide range of products that consumers write personal reviews about
4. ④efforts by companies to reduce online complaints through better advertising
5. ⑤the reasons why fewer people trust traditional advertising methods today