[청랑 킬러문항] 2027 수능 영어 빈칸 문제 #74

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In our fast-paced era, we often equate "new" with "improved" and "old" with "obsolete." This bias, termed neomania, leads us to overlook a crucial distinction between the perishable and the non-perishable. For physical objects like machines or biological organisms, every passing day increases the probability of future failure due to wear and tear. However, for non-perishable entities—ideas, stories, or cultural institutions—the logic of time works in reverse. According to the "Lindy Effect," the longer an idea or a book has survived, the longer its remaining life expectancy is likely to be. Its endurance through centuries is not a sign of stagnation, but a rigorous proof of its robustness against the "noise" of temporary trends and the stressors of changing environments. When we impulsively replace time-tested systems with unvetted innovations for the sake of mere efficiency, we often introduce hidden fragilities that we are ill-equipped to manage. Therefore, the passage suggests that true wisdom in navigating a complex future lies in ____________________.

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Vocabulary

obsolete	구식의, 더 이상 쓸모없는
perishable	썩기 쉬운, 소멸하기 쉬운
rigorous	엄격한, 철저한
robustness	강건함, 탄탄함
unvetted	검증되지 않은
innovation	혁신
fragility	취약성, 부서지기 쉬움

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문제) What best completes the blank?

① prioritizing the latest technological breakthroughs to stay ahead of the curve
② recognizing that the oldest surviving ideas have already passed the most difficult tests of time
③ discarding traditional methods as soon as a more efficient alternative is proposed
④ assuming that all systems, whether biological or conceptual, age at the same rate
⑤ focusing on short-term optimization regardless of historical precedents

 

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