다음 글을 읽고 물음에 답하시오.
When Sarah moved to the countryside, she was excited to start her vegetable garden. However, the first season brought unexpected challenges. Her tomatoes were visited by countless pests, the soil seemed too dry, and the weeds grew faster than her vegetables. Determined to succeed, Sarah spent her evenings researching organic gardening techniques. She learned about composting to enrich the soil, companion planting to deter pests, and mulching to retain moisture. By the next growing season, her garden flourished, producing vibrant tomatoes, crisp lettuce, and fragrant herbs.
문제
밑줄 친 부분이 가리키는 바로 가장 알맞은 것은?
... However, the first season brought unexpected challenges. Her tomatoes were visited by countless pests, the soil seemed too dry, and the weeds grew faster than her vegetables.
- 슬픈 동물들이 방문한 것
- 식물을 해치는 곤충이나 작은 동물들
- 토양을 비옥하게 하는 박테리아
- 잡초를 제거하는 농기구
- 흙 속에 사는 미네랄
정답 및 해설
정답: B
‘pests’는 작물에 해를 끼치는 곤충이나 작은 동물을 의미합니다. 문맥상 토마토에 해를 끼친 존재를 가리키므로 선택지 B가 옳습니다.