1. ▶ Phrase Check ▶ Word Check ☞ Write the meanings of the words. ☞ Choose the correct word or phrase for each blank. 3 5 2 AP/Reuters stay traditional, forcing, to, tighten their belts, willing to, shopping for 11. Skyrocketing gold prices Americans tighten their belts, consumers have become more willing to consider cheaper alternatives. 급등하고 있는 금값이 미국인들로 하여금 허리띠를 졸라 매도록 하고 있는 가운데, 소비자들은 보 다 값이 저렴한 대체품들을 더욱 고려하게 되었다. 12. Skyrocketing gold prices forcing Americans to, consumers have become more willing to consider cheaper alternatives. 급등하고 있는 금값이 미국인들로 하여금 허리띠를 졸라 매도록 하고 있는 가운데, 소비자들은 보다 값이 저렴한 대체품들을 더욱 고려하게 되었다. 13. Consumers jewelry have become more willing to consider cheaper alternatives. 보석 쇼핑을 하는 소비자들은 보다 값이 저렴한 대체품들을 더욱 고려하게 되었다. 14. Consumers have become more consider cheaper alternatives. 소비자들은 보다 값이 저렴한 대체품들을 더욱 고려하게 되었다. 15. They still want to and buy gold or platinum. 그들은 여전히 전통적인 금이나 백금 반지를 사기를 원한다. * 총 25 문항, 각 문제당 4 점씩 배점 1. skyrocket2. economic downturn 3. tighten4. alternative 5. increasingly6. public relations 7. space-age8. fighter jet 9. platinum10. spokesperson

2. ▶ Reading Comprehension ☞ Choose the best answer based on the article. Tungsten Replaces Gold for Wedding Rings Skyrocketing gold prices and the economic downturn forcing Americans to tighten their belts, consumers shopping for jewelry have become more willing to consider cheaper alternatives like titanium, tungsten, cobalt and even stainless steel. Over the past three months, tungsten, a steel-gray hard metal, has become an increasingly popular choice over gold for wedding rings. “One in every 10 men’s wedding bands we sold that month was titanium in 30 days,” said John Baird, public relations director with the online jewelry seller. Male consumers seem to like these space-age metals used in making fighter jets, etc. However, women are different, especially with wedding jewelry. They still want to stay traditional and buy gold or platinum, according to the spokesperson for Jewelers of America. 3 5 2 AP/Reuters 16. Why are male consumers buying more tungsten rings than gold rings for wedding rings? ① Men like the metal because it was used to make fighter jets. ② Gold is seen as a womanly metal. ③ The price of gold has gone up dramatically and the economic downturn has put pressure on consumers wallets. ④ Tungsten is seen as a prestigious metal. 17. According to the article, _____ ① Most women are now buying Tungsten wedding rings. ② Most women still prefer to buy gold or platinum wedding rings. ③ Most men still prefer to buy gold or platinum wedding rings. ④ Most men are now buying gold or platinum wedding rings.

3. ☞ Write True(T) or False(F). ▶ Structure ☞ Correct the underlined parts. 23. I have to shop on some foods for the party. → 24. We became willing for take the risks. → 25. People force the president on resign. → 3 5 2 AP/Reuters 18. Which of the following is not considered a cheaper option to the traditional gold wedding ring? ① Titanium ② Platinum ③ Cobalt ④ Stainless Steel 19. Which of the following words would best replace the word 'skyrocketing' from the 1st paragraph? ① Descending ② Standstill ③ Declining ④ Soaring 20. Gold is still popular choice for wedding rings. _____ 21. The price of platinum is cheaper than tungsten. _____ 22. Tungsten can be a good alternative for consumers to buy cheaper jewelry. _____

4. ▶ Phrase Check ▶ Word Check ☞ Write the meanings of the words. ☞ Choose the correct word or phrase for each blank. 3 5 2 AP/Reuters stay traditional, forcing, to, tighten their belts, willing to, shopping for 11. Skyrocketing gold prices forcing Americans to tighten their belts, consumers have become more willing to consider cheaper alternatives. 급등하고 있는 금값이 미국인들로 하여금 허리띠를 졸라 매도록 하고 있는 가운데, 소비자들은 보 다 값이 저렴한 대체품들을 더욱 고려하게 되었다. 12. Skyrocketing gold prices forcing Americans to tighten their belts, consumers have become more willing to consider cheaper alternatives. 급등하고 있는 금값이 미국인들로 하여금 허리띠를 졸라 매도록 하고 있는 가운데, 소비자들은 보다 값이 저렴한 대체품들을 더욱 고려하게 되었다. 13. Consumers shopping for jewelry have become more willing to consider cheaper alternatives. 보석 쇼핑을 하는 소비자들은 보다 값이 저렴한 대체품들을 더욱 고려하게 되었다. 14. Consumers have become more willing to consider cheaper alternatives. 소비자들은 보다 값이 저렴한 대체품들을 더욱 고려하게 되었다. 15. They still want to stay traditional and buy gold or platinum. 그들은 여전히 전통적인 금이나 백금 반지를 사기를 원한다. * 총 25 문항, 각 문제당 4 점씩 배점 1. skyrocket [ 급등하다 ]2. economic downturn [ 경기 침체 ] 3. tighten [ 더 조이다 ]4. alternative [ 대안, 선택 가능한 것 ] 5. increasingly [ 점점 더, 갈수록 더 ]6. public relations [ 홍보 ( 활동 )] 7. space-age [ 우주 시대의, 초현대적인 ]8. fighter jet [ 전투기 ] 9. platinum [ 백금 ]10. spokesperson [ 대변인 ]

5. ▶ Reading Comprehension ☞ Choose the best answer based on the article. Tungsten Replaces Gold for Wedding Rings Skyrocketing gold prices and the economic downturn forcing Americans to tighten their belts, consumers shopping for jewelry have become more willing to consider cheaper alternatives like titanium, tungsten, cobalt and even stainless steel. Over the past three months, tungsten, a steel-gray hard metal, has become an increasingly popular choice over gold for wedding rings. “One in every 10 men’s wedding bands we sold that month was titanium in 30 days,” said John Baird, public relations director with the online jewelry seller. Male consumers seem to like these space-age metals used in making fighter jets, etc. However, women are different, especially with wedding jewelry. They still want to stay traditional and buy gold or platinum, according to the spokesperson for Jewelers of America. 3 5 2 AP/Reuters 16. Why are male consumers buying more tungsten rings than gold rings for wedding rings? [3] ① Men like the metal because it was used to make fighter jets. ② Gold is seen as a womanly metal. ③ The price of gold has gone up dramatically and the economic downturn has put pressure on consumers wallets. ④ Tungsten is seen as a prestigious metal. 17. According to the article, _____ [2] ① Most women are now buying Tungsten wedding rings. ② Most women still prefer to buy gold or platinum wedding rings. ③ Most men still prefer to buy gold or platinum wedding rings. ④ Most men are now buying gold or platinum wedding rings.

6. ☞ Write True(T) or False(F). ▶ Structure ☞ Correct the underlined parts. 23. I have to shop on some foods for the party. → shop for some foods 24. We became willing for take the risks. → became willing to 25. People force the president on resign. → force the president to resign 3 5 2 AP/Reuters 18. Which of the following is not considered a cheaper option to the traditional gold wedding ring? [2] ① Titanium ② Platinum ③ Cobalt ④ Stainless Steel 19. Which of the following words would best replace the word 'skyrocketing' from the 1st paragraph? [4] ① Descending ② Standstill ③ Declining ④ Soaring 20. Gold is still popular choice for wedding rings. [F] 21. The price of platinum is cheaper than tungsten. [F] 22. Tungsten can be a good alternative for consumers to buy cheaper jewelry. [T]