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STAR Reading — 8학년 영어 유형별 예시 문제집 · 세트 5

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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 "audacious" most nearly means —
    "The audacious young inventor decided to enter her handmade rocket into the same competition as engineers twice her age, unbothered by the fact that no student had ever won before."
    A. boldly daring and confident
    B. shy and hesitant
    C. extremely tired
    D. quietly organized
  2. 2. (보통) As used in the sentence below, the word "skeptical" most nearly means —
    "Even after the salesman guaranteed that the used car had never been in an accident, Marcus remained skeptical, since the dented bumper told a different story."
    A. fully convinced
    B. doubtful and unwilling to believe something without proof
    C. extremely angry
    D. very grateful
  3. 3. (보통) As used in the sentence below, the word "meager" most nearly means —
    "After the drought destroyed most of the crops, the farmers had to survive on a meager harvest that was barely enough to feed their own families, let alone sell at market."
    A. abundant and plentiful
    B. scanty and insufficient in amount
    C. colorful and varied
    D. expensive and rare
  4. 4. (어려움) As used in the sentence below, the word "candid" most nearly means —
    "Rather than offering the polite, vague feedback her classmates expected, the teacher gave a candid assessment of the essay's weaknesses, explaining exactly which paragraphs needed to be rewritten."
    A. deliberately vague and evasive
    B. openly honest and straightforward, even when the truth is uncomfortable
    C. harsh and intentionally cruel
    D. hesitant and uncertain

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.

Coral reefs cover less than one percent of the ocean floor, yet they support roughly a quarter of all known marine species — an imbalance that has puzzled scientists for decades. A coral reef begins with tiny animals called polyps, which extract calcium from seawater and use it to build hard, cup-shaped skeletons around their soft bodies. Over thousands of years, generation after generation of polyps cements these skeletons together, forming the elaborate limestone structures that make up a reef. Living inside each polyp's tissue are microscopic algae called zooxanthellae, which photosynthesize sunlight and share the resulting nutrients with their coral host in exchange for a safe, sunlit place to live. This partnership allows coral to thrive even in nutrient-poor tropical waters where few other organisms could survive. The reef's maze of nooks, crevices, and branching structures then provides shelter, breeding grounds, and hunting territory for an enormous variety of fish, crustaceans, and mollusks. Because so many species depend on the reef's physical structure rather than on open water, removing even a small section of coral can ripple outward, affecting hundreds of species that never directly touch the coral itself.
  1. 5. (쉬움) What is the main idea of the passage?
    A. Coral reefs cover most of the ocean floor.
    B. Coral reefs, despite their small size, support a remarkable variety of marine life because of how they form and function.
    C. Zooxanthellae are harmful to coral polyps.
    D. Scientists have only recently discovered that coral reefs exist.
  2. 6. (보통) According to the passage, how do coral polyps build the physical structure of a reef?
    A. by weaving together strands of algae
    B. by extracting calcium from seawater to build hard skeletons that accumulate over time
    C. by trapping sand and shells in nets
    D. by secreting a soft, flexible tissue that hardens in sunlight
  3. 7. (어려움) Why does the passage mention that zooxanthellae "share the resulting nutrients with their coral host in exchange for a safe, sunlit place to live"?
    A. To explain why reefs need saltwater to exist
    B. To describe how coral polyps reproduce
    C. To explain the mutual partnership that allows coral to survive in nutrient-poor waters
    D. To argue that algae are more important to the ocean than coral
  4. 8. (어려움) Based on the final sentence of the passage, what can the reader conclude about removing part of a reef?
    A. It would have no effect on the surrounding wildlife.
    B. It could disrupt hundreds of species that rely on the reef's structure, even ones that never touch the coral itself.
    C. It would only affect the polyps living directly in that section.
    D. It would have a greater effect on land animals than on ocean animals.
  5. 9. (쉬움) As used in the passage, the word "elaborate" most nearly means —
    A. simple and plain
    B. intricate and detailed
    C. temporary and fragile
    D. transparent and colorless

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).

Nobody had asked Devon to bring the good tent, but here he was, unrolling it in the pouring rain while his cousin Priya sat in the car pretending to check her phone. "You said you had this figured out," Priya called through the cracked window, her voice sharp as a whistle. Devon's jaw tightened. Ever since they were eight years old, Priya had never let him forget the time he'd gotten them lost on a hiking trail for three hours, and now, ten years later, she still treated every plan of his like a countdown to disaster.

"I do have it figured out," Devon muttered, wrestling a stake into the mud. "I just didn't figure on the sky falling apart."

By the time the tent finally stood — crooked, but standing — both cousins were soaked to the bone. Priya climbed out, took one look at the lopsided structure, and started laughing, a sound that cracked through the tension like sunlight through storm clouds. "It looks like a drunk elephant sat on it," she said.

"Better than sleeping in the car," Devon shot back, but he was grinning too.

They ducked inside together, dripping and shivering, and for the first time all weekend, neither one mentioned the hiking trail.
  1. 10. (쉬움) How does Priya feel toward Devon at the beginning of the passage?
    A. impressed and grateful
    B. irritated and distrustful of his planning
    C. terrified of the storm
    D. indifferent and bored
  2. 11. (보통) What is the primary conflict in the passage?
    A. Devon must decide whether to abandon the camping trip.
    B. Priya and Devon are racing to see who can set up a tent faster.
    C. An old tension between the cousins, rooted in a past mistake, resurfaces during a difficult moment.
    D. Devon is afraid of a wild animal near the campsite.
  3. 12. (보통) What happens immediately after the tent finally stands?
    A. Priya drives away in the car.
    B. Both cousins, soaked to the bone, end up laughing at the crooked tent.
    C. Devon apologizes for getting them lost years earlier.
    D. The rain stops completely.
  4. 13. (어려움) Which statement best expresses the theme of the passage?
    A. Family members should always agree with one another.
    B. Shared hardship can dissolve old grudges and bring people closer together.
    C. It is better to camp alone than with relatives.
    D. Careful planning always guarantees success.
  5. 14. (보통) Where does this passage most likely take place?
    A. inside a car during a long road trip
    B. at an outdoor campsite during a rainstorm
    C. inside a house during a thunderstorm
    D. at a hiking trail visitor center

Domain 4 · Understanding Author's Craft 작가의 기법 이해

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

  1. 15. (보통) What does the simile "a sound that cracked through the tension like sunlight through storm clouds" suggest about Priya's laughter?
    A. It made the situation more tense and uncomfortable.
    B. It broke through the lingering conflict between the cousins and brought relief.
    C. It was quiet and barely noticeable to Devon.
    D. It frightened Devon into apologizing.
  2. 16. (보통) Why does the author most likely include Priya's line, "You said you had this figured out"?
    A. To show that Priya is easily impressed by Devon's plans
    B. To reveal Priya's lingering distrust of Devon, rooted in their shared history
    C. To explain the official rules of camping
    D. To introduce a brand-new character into the story
  3. 17. (어려움) How does the detail that Priya still brings up the hiking trail "ten years later" function in the story?
    A. It provides comic relief that is unrelated to the main plot.
    B. It foreshadows that the cousins will get lost again later in the story.
    C. It gives background context that explains the source of the tension between the cousins in the present scene.
    D. It shifts the setting to a different location entirely.
  4. 18. (쉬움) What is the overall tone at the end of the passage?
    A. bitter and unresolved
    B. warm and lightly humorous, suggesting reconciliation
    C. frightening and suspenseful
    D. formal and serious

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.

Public libraries across the country have long relied on late fees to encourage borrowers to return books on time, and supporters argue the practice teaches responsibility while ensuring that popular titles stay in circulation for other readers. When fines apply, they argue, patrons are far more likely to return items promptly so the next person on the waiting list isn't left waiting for months. Critics counter that late fees disproportionately harm low-income families, who may avoid the library altogether rather than risk fines they cannot afford, defeating the library's core mission of providing free access to information for everyone. Several cities that eliminated late fees, in fact, reported a rise in overall book returns, since former patrons no longer felt too embarrassed or indebted to walk back through the door. A growing number of library systems now propose a middle path: keep a modest fee only for materials that are severely overdue, such as by more than a month, while eliminating fines for books returned just a few days late. This approach, they argue, preserves accountability for chronic non-returners without punishing everyday readers for minor delays.
  1. 19. (쉬움) What is the main argument made by supporters of library late fees?
    A. Late fees make libraries more money than book sales do.
    B. Late fees encourage patrons to return books promptly so others can borrow them.
    C. Late fees are required by federal law.
    D. Late fees help libraries buy new furniture.
  2. 20. (보통) According to the passage, what is one criticism critics raise against library late fees?
    A. Late fees are too complicated for librarians to track.
    B. Late fees can discourage low-income families from using the library at all.
    C. Late fees make books wear out faster.
    D. Late fees are rarely enforced in most libraries.
  3. 21. (보통) What kind of evidence does the passage use to support the claim that eliminating late fees can increase book returns?
    A. A personal story from one librarian
    B. Reports from cities that eliminated late fees and saw returns rise
    C. A statistic from a national reading survey
    D. A quotation from a well-known library director
  4. 22. (어려움) What compromise does the passage propose regarding library late fees?
    A. Eliminating all fees for every type of overdue item
    B. Charging a modest fee only for materials that are severely overdue while waiving fines for minor delays
    C. Doubling fines for all overdue books
    D. Replacing late fees with mandatory community service

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  1. A — "unbothered by the fact that no student had ever won before"라는 문맥에서, audacious는 결과를 두려워하지 않고 '대담하고 자신감 있게 행동하는'이라는 뜻임을 알 수 있습니다.
  2. B — 판매원이 사고 이력이 없다고 보장했음에도 불구하고 "the dented bumper told a different story"라는 단서로 미루어, Marcus가 '의심하며 쉽게 믿지 않는' 태도를 보였음을 알 수 있습니다.
  3. B — "barely enough to feed their own families, let alone sell at market"라는 표현에서, meager한 수확량이 '양이 매우 적고 부족한' 상태임을 알 수 있습니다.
  4. B — "Rather than offering the polite, vague feedback"와 대조적으로 "explaining exactly which paragraphs needed to be rewritten"이라고 했으므로, candid는 불편하더라도 '솔직하고 직설적인'이라는 뜻입니다.
  5. B — 지문 전체는 산호초가 차지하는 면적은 작지만("less than one percent of the ocean floor") 형성 방식과 공생 관계 덕분에 매우 많은 해양 생물을 부양한다는 내용을 다루므로 이것이 중심 내용입니다.
  6. B — 지문에 "polyps... extract calcium from seawater and use it to build hard, cup-shaped skeletons"라고 명시되어 있으며, 이 골격들이 오랜 시간에 걸쳐 쌓여 산호초 구조를 이룹니다.
  7. C — 이 문장 바로 뒤에 "This partnership allows coral to thrive even in nutrient-poor tropical waters"라고 이어지므로, 조류와 산호의 공생 관계가 영양분이 부족한 바다에서도 산호가 살아남을 수 있는 이유를 설명하기 위한 것입니다.
  8. B — 마지막 문장 "removing even a small section of coral can ripple outward, affecting hundreds of species that never directly touch the coral itself"에서, 산호와 직접 닿지 않는 종들까지도 영향을 받을 수 있음을 추론할 수 있습니다.
  9. B — "elaborate limestone structures that make up a reef"라는 문맥에서, 수천 년에 걸쳐 정교하게 쌓인 구조를 묘사하고 있으므로 elaborate는 '복잡하고 정교한'이라는 뜻입니다.
  10. B — "You said you had this figured out," Priya called... her voice sharp as a whistle"와 "treated every plan of his like a countdown to disaster"라는 표현에서, Priya가 Devon에게 짜증과 불신을 느끼고 있음을 알 수 있습니다.
  11. C — "Ever since they were eight years old, Priya had never let him forget the time he'd gotten them lost on a hiking trail"라는 대목에서, 과거의 실수에서 비롯된 두 사촌 간의 오래된 갈등이 이번 여행에서 다시 불거지고 있음을 알 수 있습니다.
  12. B — 지문에서 "By the time the tent finally stood — crooked, but standing — both cousins were soaked to the bone. Priya climbed out... and started laughing"라고 이어지므로, 텐트가 완성된 직후 두 사람이 흠뻑 젖은 채 웃음을 터뜨리는 장면이 나옵니다.
  13. B — Priya의 웃음이 "cracked through the tension like sunlight through storm clouds"처럼 긴장을 깨뜨리고, 마지막에 "neither one mentioned the hiking trail"이라며 화해로 이어지므로, 함께 겪은 고난이 오래된 갈등을 녹인다는 주제를 뒷받침합니다.
  14. B — "unrolling it in the pouring rain", "wrestling a stake into the mud"와 같은 표현들은 이 장면이 비 내리는 야외 캠핑장에서 벌어지고 있음을 보여줍니다.
  15. B — 이 직유는 Priya의 웃음이 먹구름 사이로 비치는 햇살처럼 두 사람 사이의 긴장을 깨뜨리고 안도감을 가져왔음을 표현합니다.
  16. B — 이 대사는 Devon의 계획을 믿지 못하는 Priya의 태도를 보여주며, 이는 어린 시절부터 이어진 두 사람의 오래된 불신에서 비롯된 것임을 드러냅니다.
  17. C — "ten years later, she still treated every plan of his like a countdown to disaster"라는 표현은 현재 장면에서 벌어지는 긴장의 근원이 과거의 사건에 있다는 배경 정보를 제공하는 역할을 합니다.
  18. B — 두 사람이 함께 텐트 안으로 들어가며 "for the first time all weekend, neither one mentioned the hiking trail"이라고 마무리되고, Devon도 "grinning too"라고 묘사되어 있어 훈훈하고 가볍게 유머러스한, 화해를 암시하는 분위기로 끝납니다.
  19. B — 지문 초반에 "patrons are far more likely to return items promptly so the next person on the waiting list isn't left waiting for months"라고 명시되어 있어, 연체료 지지자들의 핵심 주장은 제때 반납을 유도한다는 것입니다.
  20. B — 지문에서 "late fees disproportionately harm low-income families, who may avoid the library altogether rather than risk fines they cannot afford"라고 비판하고 있습니다.
  21. B — 지문에 "Several cities that eliminated late fees, in fact, reported a rise in overall book returns"라고 명시되어 있어, 실제 도시들의 사례 보고를 근거로 사용하고 있습니다.
  22. B — 지문 후반부에 "keep a modest fee only for materials that are severely overdue... while eliminating fines for books returned just a few days late"라는 절충안이 제시되어 있습니다.
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