[청랑 킬러문항] 2025 수능 영어 빈칸 문제 #41

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지문)

When we examine phenomena, the tendency is to seek universal laws that apply everywhere. A botanist discovers that plants grow faster with increased sunlight and assumes this principle works globally. However, desert plants have evolved protective mechanisms that actually slow growth under intense sun to prevent water loss. Similarly, economists observe that lower prices typically increase demand, yet luxury goods often violate this rule—higher prices can signal status and boost sales. Psychologists find that positive feedback improves performance in most contexts, but for highly skilled experts, excessive praise can reduce motivation by making tasks seem too easy. These examples reveal a fundamental challenge in scientific inquiry: local patterns can mislead us about broader truths, while universal claims may overlook crucial exceptions. The key insight is that what works in one context may fail in another due to different underlying conditions. Effective research requires examining not just the general rule, but also the boundaries where it breaks down. In essence, ________________.

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Vocabulary

phenomenon	fɪˈnɒmɪnən	현상
universal	ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsəl	보편적인, 일반적인
mechanism	ˈmekəˌnɪzəm	메커니즘, 작동 원리
violate	ˈvaɪəleɪt	위반하다, 어기다
excessive	ɪkˈsesɪv	과도한
context	ˈkɒntekst	맥락, 상황
underlying	ˌʌndərˈlaɪɪŋ	근본적인, 기저의
boundary	ˈbaʊndəri	경계, 한계

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문제) What best completes the blank?

① scientific progress depends on finding laws that never have exceptions
② understanding nature requires focusing on universal patterns rather than local details
③ the most reliable knowledge comes from studying the most common cases
④ true scientific understanding emerges when we map both the rule and its limits
⑤ exceptional cases should be ignored since they distract from general principles

 

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