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STAR Reading — 8학년 영어 유형별 예시 문제집 · 세트 2

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⚠️ 안내: 이 문제집은 Renaissance사의 STAR Reading 평가의 공개된 5개 영역(도메인) 구조를 참고하여 자체 제작한 연습 문제입니다. 실제 STAR Reading 시험 문항이 아니며, 텍사스주의 STAAR(State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness)와도 다른 별개의 평가입니다. 이 사이트의 다른 학습 콘텐츠(Grade 7 / Grade 8 어휘·에세이)는 STAAR 대비용이고, 이 페이지만 STAR Reading 유형 연습용입니다.
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문제집 구성

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1. Word Knowledge and Skills
어휘 지식 및 기술 · 4문항
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2. Comprehension Strategies
독해 전략 및 의미 구성 · 5문항
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3. Analyzing Literary Text
문학 텍스트 분석 · 5문항
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4. Understanding Author's Craft
작가의 기법 이해 · 4문항
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5. Analyzing Argument & Evaluating Text
논증 분석 및 텍스트 평가 · 4문항

Domain 1 · Word Knowledge and Skills 어휘 지식 및 기술

문맥 속에서 단어의 의미를 정확히 파악하는 능력을 평가합니다. 각 문항은 독립된 문장으로 구성됩니다.

  1. 1. (쉬움) As used in the sentence below, the word "candid" most nearly means —
    "When the reporter asked how she really felt about losing the election, the candidate gave a surprisingly candid answer, admitting she had underestimated her opponent from the start."
    A. honest and straightforward
    B. angry and bitter
    C. vague and evasive
    D. rehearsed and scripted
  2. 2. (보통) As used in the sentence below, the word "futile" most nearly means —
    "After three hours of trying to start the stalled car in the pouring rain, Marcus finally admitted that his efforts were futile and called for a tow truck."
    A. certain to succeed
    B. completely useless and unsuccessful
    C. mildly annoying
    D. highly dangerous
  3. 3. (보통) As used in the sentence below, the word "ambivalent" most nearly means —
    "Even after accepting the job offer, Priya felt strangely ambivalent about it, excited for the new opportunity but sad about leaving her old team behind."
    A. having mixed, conflicting feelings
    B. completely certain and confident
    C. extremely angry
    D. indifferent and uninterested
  4. 4. (어려움) As used in the sentence below, the word "vindicate" most nearly means —
    "Years after being fired for raising safety concerns, the engineer was finally vindicated when an official investigation confirmed that his warnings had been correct all along."
    A. to punish severely for wrongdoing
    B. to be shown to have been right after being doubted or blamed
    C. to apologize publicly for a mistake
    D. to forget about a past conflict

Domain 2 · Comprehension Strategies and Constructing Meaning 독해 전략 및 의미 구성

중심 내용 파악, 세부 정보 확인, 추론 능력을 평가합니다. 아래 지문을 읽고 5번~9번 문제에 답하세요.

Octopuses are famous for their ability to change color in the blink of an eye, and the secret lies in specialized cells embedded in their skin. Just beneath the surface, thousands of tiny sacs called chromatophores are connected to muscles that can stretch or relax them almost instantly. Each chromatophore holds a pouch of pigment — red, yellow, brown, or black — and when the surrounding muscles contract, the sac expands, spreading a burst of color across the skin. When the muscles relax, the sac shrinks back down, and the color fades from view. Because an octopus's brain controls these muscles directly, it can rearrange the pattern of colors across its entire body in less than a second, far faster than any animal that relies on slower hormonal signals to change color. Beneath the chromatophores, octopuses also have layers of cells called iridophores and leucophores, which reflect light and add shimmering blues, greens, and silvery-white tones. Together, these layers allow an octopus not only to match the color of a nearby rock or patch of coral but also to mimic textures and patterns, making it one of the most effective masters of camouflage in the entire animal kingdom.
  1. 5. (쉬움) What is the main idea of the passage?
    A. Octopuses are the most dangerous camouflage animals in the ocean.
    B. Specialized skin cells allow octopuses to change color and camouflage almost instantly.
    C. Iridophores and leucophores are more important than chromatophores.
    D. All animals change color using the same type of skin cells.
  2. 6. (보통) According to the passage, what causes a chromatophore's color to become visible?
    A. The chromatophore moves closer to the surface of the skin.
    B. Muscles connected to the chromatophore contract, stretching the pigment sac open.
    C. The octopus's blood temperature rises.
    D. Light reflects off nearby iridophores.
  3. 7. (보통) Why does the passage mention that "an octopus's brain controls these muscles directly"?
    A. To explain why octopuses can change color faster than animals that rely on slower hormonal signals
    B. To prove that octopuses are more intelligent than other sea creatures
    C. To show that octopuses cannot control their color changes
    D. To describe how octopuses communicate with each other
  4. 8. (어려움) What can the reader conclude about why octopuses are considered effective at camouflage?
    A. They rely on only one layer of skin cells to hide from predators.
    B. Multiple layers of specialized cells work together to match colors, add shimmer, and mimic textures and patterns.
    C. They change color only once a day to conserve energy.
    D. Their camouflage ability works underwater but not on land.
  5. 9. (보통) As used in the passage, the word "mimic" most nearly means —
    A. to avoid completely
    B. to copy or imitate closely
    C. to destroy or break down
    D. to grow larger over time

Domain 3 · Analyzing Literary Text 문학 텍스트 분석

등장인물, 갈등, 배경, 주제 등 문학 요소를 분석하는 능력을 평가합니다. 아래 지문을 읽고 10번~18번 문제에 답하세요 (Domain 3, 4 공통 지문).

Ten minutes before the final round of the regional robotics competition, Dev's hands were shaking as he reached for the controller. His younger sister, Priya, had spent the whole season programming their robot's arm to stack blocks with perfect precision, and now it was his turn to drive. When the buzzer sounded, Dev sent the robot rolling forward too fast, and it clipped the edge of the ramp, sending three blocks crashing to the floor. The crowd groaned. Dev froze, certain he had just thrown away months of work.

"That's it, we're done," he muttered, staring at the scattered blocks.

Priya grabbed his shoulder. "We still have ninety seconds. Reset the arm and follow my count — three, two, one, lift."

Her voice was steady, like a lighthouse beam cutting through fog, and Dev's hands stopped trembling. Together they guided the robot back to the ramp, and this time it climbed smoothly, stacking block after block until the buzzer sounded again. When the final score flashed on the screen, their team had placed second — not first, but enough to advance.

"I'm sorry I panicked," Dev said quietly.

Priya shrugged. "You didn't quit. That's the part that counts."

For the first time all day, Dev smiled.
  1. 10. (쉬움) How does Dev most likely feel immediately after the robot knocks the blocks to the floor?
    A. proud and relieved
    B. shocked and afraid he ruined everything
    C. bored and indifferent
    D. amused and lighthearted
  2. 11. (보통) What is the primary conflict Dev faces after his mistake?
    A. An external conflict with a rival team that cheated
    B. An internal conflict between wanting to give up and needing to keep trying
    C. A conflict with the competition judges over the rules
    D. A conflict between Dev and his parents about robotics
  3. 12. (보통) What happens immediately after Priya tells Dev to "reset the arm and follow my count"?
    A. The robot fails again and the team is eliminated.
    B. Dev and Priya guide the robot back to the ramp, and it climbs smoothly and stacks the blocks.
    C. Dev quits the competition and walks away.
    D. The judges award the team extra time.
  4. 13. (어려움) Which statement best expresses the theme of the passage?
    A. Winning a competition matters more than how a team responds to failure.
    B. A team can recover from a mistake through calm support and continued effort.
    C. Younger siblings should always take control during emergencies.
    D. Robotics competitions are too stressful for young students.
  5. 14. (쉬움) Where does this passage most likely take place?
    A. at a robotics competition venue
    B. inside a school classroom during a lesson
    C. at Dev and Priya's home
    D. at a sporting goods store

Domain 4 · Understanding Author's Craft 작가의 기법 이해

작가가 어조, 비유, 구조를 통해 의미를 전달하는 방식을 평가합니다. 위의 "로봇공학 대회" 지문을 계속 활용합니다.

  1. 15. (보통) What does the simile "like a lighthouse beam cutting through fog" suggest about Priya's voice?
    A. It was loud and impossible to ignore.
    B. It was steady and guiding, helping Dev find calm amid his panic.
    C. It was quiet and difficult to hear.
    D. It sounded angry and frustrated.
  2. 16. (보통) Why does the author most likely include Priya's line, "You didn't quit. That's the part that counts"?
    A. To emphasize the story's theme that effort and persistence matter more than a perfect outcome
    B. To criticize Dev for making a mistake during the round
    C. To explain the official scoring rules of the competition
    D. To show that Priya was disappointed in the team's final placement
  3. 17. (어려움) How does the author use contrast to develop the story?
    A. By comparing two different robotics competitions
    B. By contrasting Dev's panic and self-doubt after his mistake with his calm, successful teamwork moments later
    C. By contrasting the size of the robot with the size of the competition arena
    D. By comparing Priya's programming skills to a professional engineer's
  4. 18. (쉬움) What is the overall mood at the end of the passage?
    A. hopeless and bitter
    B. hopeful and warm
    C. tense and unresolved
    D. sarcastic and mocking

Domain 5 · Analyzing Argument and Evaluating Text 논증 분석 및 텍스트 평가

주장, 근거, 반론을 파악하고 설득력 있는 글을 평가하는 능력을 확인합니다. 아래 지문을 읽고 19번~22번 문제에 답하세요.

Some educators argue that middle schools should abandon traditional letter grades in favor of narrative feedback, in which teachers write detailed comments describing a student's strengths, challenges, and specific next steps for improvement. Supporters point to research suggesting that written feedback helps students understand exactly what skills they need to develop, rather than reducing months of learning to a single letter. A student who receives a "B" learns little about which specific concepts still need practice, while a paragraph of feedback can pinpoint the issue directly. Critics, however, worry that narrative feedback takes teachers far more time to write for every student in every subject, and that without letter grades, students and parents may struggle to quickly compare performance or track progress over a semester. Some also argue that colleges and future employers are accustomed to letter grades and may find lengthy narrative reports harder to interpret. A middle-ground approach favored by several school districts is to provide both: a letter grade for quick reference alongside a short narrative comment that explains the grade and offers specific suggestions for improvement, giving students the clarity of a grade and the depth of personalized feedback.
  1. 19. (쉬움) What is the main claim of educators who support replacing letter grades with narrative feedback?
    A. Narrative feedback helps students understand specific skills they need to improve, unlike a single letter grade.
    B. Letter grades should be replaced with pass/fail systems.
    C. Narrative feedback takes less time for teachers to write.
    D. Colleges prefer narrative feedback over letter grades.
  2. 20. (보통) According to the passage, what is one criticism critics raise against narrative feedback?
    A. It is too easy for teachers to write quickly.
    B. It takes teachers far more time to write, and it may be harder for students, parents, and colleges to interpret quickly.
    C. It eliminates the need for teachers to grade assignments at all.
    D. It is only used in elementary schools.
  3. 21. (어려움) What kind of evidence does the passage use to illustrate the difference between letter grades and narrative feedback?
    A. A specific example comparing what a "B" grade reveals versus what a paragraph of feedback reveals
    B. Statistical data from a nationwide survey
    C. A personal anecdote from a parent
    D. A quotation from a school principal
  4. 22. (어려움) What compromise does the passage propose to address both perspectives on grading?
    A. Eliminating grades and feedback entirely
    B. Providing both a letter grade for quick reference and a short narrative comment explaining it
    C. Requiring students to write their own self-assessments instead of receiving grades
    D. Replacing letter grades with numerical percentages only

📖 정답 및 해설

  1. A — 낙선 이유를 솔직하게 인정하며 "admitting she had underestimated her opponent from the start"라고 말했다는 문맥에서, candid는 '정직하고 솔직한'이라는 뜻임을 알 수 있습니다.
  2. B — 세 시간 동안 시도했지만 결국 견인차를 불렀다는 문맥("finally admitted... and called for a tow truck")에서, futile은 '완전히 쓸모없고 성과가 없는'이라는 뜻임을 알 수 있습니다.
  3. A — "excited for the new opportunity but sad about leaving her old team behind"라는 구절이 서로 상반된 감정이 동시에 존재함을 보여주므로, ambivalent는 '상반된 감정이 뒤섞인'이라는 뜻입니다.
  4. B — "an official investigation confirmed that his warnings had been correct all along"이라는 문맥에서, vindicate는 '의심이나 비난을 받던 사람이 결국 옳았음이 증명되다'라는 뜻임을 알 수 있습니다.
  5. B — 지문 전체는 문어가 피부의 특수 세포를 이용해 색을 바꾸고 위장하는 방법을 설명하고 있으므로, 이것이 중심 내용입니다. 노벨상처럼 특정 세부 사항(A, C, D)은 부차적입니다.
  6. B — 지문에 "when the surrounding muscles contract, the sac expands, spreading a burst of color across the skin"이라고 명시되어 있어, 근육이 수축하면서 색소 주머니가 펼쳐진다는 것이 정답 근거입니다.
  7. A — 바로 다음 구절에서 "far faster than any animal that relies on slower hormonal signals to change color"라고 설명하므로, 뇌가 근육을 직접 통제한다는 사실은 문어가 다른 동물보다 훨씬 빠르게 색을 바꿀 수 있는 이유를 설명하기 위해 언급된 것입니다.
  8. B — 마지막 두 문장에서 "these layers allow an octopus not only to match the color... but also to mimic textures and patterns, making it one of the most effective masters of camouflage"라고 설명하므로, 여러 겹의 세포층이 함께 작용한다는 것이 위장 능력이 뛰어난 이유입니다.
  9. B — "mimic textures and patterns"라는 문맥에서, mimic은 '가까이 모방하다, 흉내 내다'라는 뜻임을 추론할 수 있습니다.
  10. B — "Dev froze, certain he had just thrown away months of work"라는 표현에서 Dev가 충격에 빠지고 모든 것을 망쳤다고 두려워하고 있음을 알 수 있습니다.
  11. B — 이 이야기의 중심 갈등은 실수 이후 포기하고 싶은 마음과 계속해야 한다는 마음 사이에서 Dev가 겪는 내적 갈등입니다.
  12. B — 지문에서 "Together they guided the robot back to the ramp, and this time it climbed smoothly, stacking block after block"이라고 명시하고 있으므로, 로봇이 다시 순조롭게 블록을 쌓았음을 알 수 있습니다.
  13. B — Priya의 대사 "You didn't quit. That's the part that counts."와 실수 이후 팀이 침착하게 협력해 회복하는 결말이 이 주제를 뒷받침합니다.
  14. A — "the regional robotics competition", "the buzzer sounded", "the ramp", "the final score flashed on the screen"과 같은 구체적인 표현들이 이 장면이 로봇공학 대회장에서 벌어지고 있음을 보여줍니다.
  15. B — 이 직유는 Priya의 목소리가 안개 속을 뚫고 나아가는 등대 불빛처럼 안정적이고 방향을 제시해 주었다는 것을 의미하며, 이는 Dev가 공황 상태에서 침착함을 되찾도록 도와준 목소리였음을 나타냅니다.
  16. A — 이 대사는 완벽한 결과보다 포기하지 않고 노력하는 것이 중요하다는 이야기의 핵심 주제를 강조하기 위해 포함되었습니다.
  17. B — 실수 직후 Dev가 느낀 공황과 자기 의심을, 이후 Priya와 함께 침착하게 협력해 성공하는 모습과 대조시킴으로써 작가는 인물의 성장을 부각합니다.
  18. B — 2등이지만 본선에 진출했고, "For the first time all day, Dev smiled."로 마무리되는 결말은 따뜻하고 희망적인 분위기를 전달합니다.
  19. A — 지문 초반에 "written feedback helps students understand exactly what skills they need to develop, rather than reducing months of learning to a single letter"라고 명시되어 있어, 이것이 서술형 피드백을 지지하는 이들의 핵심 주장입니다.
  20. B — 지문에서 "narrative feedback takes teachers far more time to write... students and parents may struggle to quickly compare performance or track progress"라고 비판하고 있습니다.
  21. A — 지문에서 "A student who receives a 'B' learns little about which specific concepts still need practice, while a paragraph of feedback can pinpoint the issue directly"라는 구체적인 비교 사례를 근거로 사용하고 있습니다.
  22. B — 지문 후반부에 "provide both: a letter grade for quick reference alongside a short narrative comment that explains the grade"라는 절충안이 제시되어 있으며, 이는 등급의 명확성과 서술형 피드백의 구체성을 동시에 제공합니다.
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