[청랑 킬러문항] 2025 수능 영어 빈칸 문제 #46

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The phenomenon of "technological leapfrogging" offers valuable insights into how societies can bypass traditional development stages. In many developing nations, the absence of established infrastructure has paradoxically become an advantage, allowing them to skip costly intermediate technologies and adopt cutting-edge solutions directly. Mobile banking in Kenya, for instance, flourished precisely because conventional banking networks were sparse, creating a vacuum that innovative digital platforms could fill more efficiently than traditional brick-and-mortar institutions. Similarly, rural communities that never had landline telephone systems have embraced smartphones as their primary communication tool, avoiding the expense and time required for laying copper cables. However, this accelerated adoption pattern reveals a crucial limitation: the success of leapfrogging depends heavily on external technological maturity and supportive ecosystems developed elsewhere. A society cannot leapfrog to solar energy without access to advanced photovoltaic technology, nor can it implement telemedicine without reliable internet infrastructure and trained personnel. The countries that benefit most from technological leapfrogging are often those that can selectively import mature technologies while adapting them to local conditions. Therefore, the real advantage lies not in the absence of legacy systems, but in _________________________________.

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Vocabulary

leapfrogging	ˈliːpˌfrɔːɡɪŋ	단계를 뛰어넘기, 도약하기
paradoxically	ˌpærəˈdɑːksɪkli	역설적으로
intermediate	ˌɪntərˈmiːdiət	중간의, 중급의
sparse	spɑːrs	드문드문한, 희박한
vacuum	ˈvækjuəm	공백, 진공상태
photovoltaic	ˌfoʊtoʊvɔːlˈteɪɪk	태양광 발전의
telemedicine	ˈteləˌmedɪsən	원격 의료
ecosystem	ˈiːkoʊˌsɪstəm	생태계
legacy	ˈleɡəsi	기존의, 유산의

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문제) What best completes the blank?

① the complete rejection of all traditional development approaches
② the willingness to accept any new technology regardless of local suitability
③ the ability to develop all necessary technologies independently from scratch
④ the strategic capacity to identify and integrate externally developed innovations 
⑤ the presence of abundant natural resources to fund technological advancement

 

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