43-45. 다음 글을 읽고, 물음에 답하시오.

지문:

(A)

Jisoo and Minji stood side by side on the rooftop of their school, staring out at the sprawling city below them. The overwhelming sight of countless buildings felt similar to the pressure they faced every day in their academic lives. Just after the final school bell rang, they finished discussing their upcoming college entrance exams. Jisoo turned to Minji with a question, “Do you think this will be the most important test of your life?” Minji's face tightened with worry, but she forced a smile and nodded. "Yes... (a) I can't imagine life beyond this test."

(B)

After the bell, they walked down to the empty classroom. Jisoo looked at Minji and said, “Studying feels like an endless race, doesn’t it?” Minji sighed and answered, “Quite the same as life. It teaches me what it means to survive under pressure.” She added, "It shows (b) me how to endure challenges, even when they seem impossible." Jisoo nodded in agreement, adding, "After this test, do you think we'll ever be able to relax?"

(C)

Minji used to be an energetic student, full of dreams and ambitions, but the relentless competition in the education system forced her to abandon her initial dreams. She felt trapped by the system that defined her worth by a single number. Jisoo noticed how the stress of the past few years made Minji quieter, yet (d) stronger. As they walked outside, Minji turned to Jisoo and said, "Look at all these students staying late to study; it's never-ending."

(D)

Jisoo and Minji walked toward the school gate, the weight of their backpacks mirroring the heavy expectations placed on them. As they approached the exit, Jisoo couldn’t help but say, “Minji, can you believe this cycle will soon be over?” Minji didn’t respond at first, lost in thought. Jisoo understood Minji’s silence, knowing that she was reflecting on the long journey they had taken together. Minji’s silence reminded Jisoo of how much they had both endured and grown. Now, it seemed that (e) she had come to terms with their shared struggles.

43. 주어진 글 (A)에 이어질 내용을 순서에 맞게 배열한 것으로 가장 적절한 것은?

① (B) - (C) - (D)

② (C) - (B) - (D)

③ (B) - (D) - (C)

④ (D) - (B) - (C)

⑤ (C) - (D) - (B)

44. 밑줄 친 (a)~(e) 중에서 가리키는 대상이 나머지 넷과 다른 것은?

① (a)

② (b)

③ (c)

④ (d)

⑤ (e)

45. 윗글에 관한 내용으로 적절하지 않은 것은?

① Jisoo와 Minji는 학교에서의 시험 준비에 대한 이야기를 나누었다.

② Minji는 교육 시스템의 압박을 견디며 성장한 모습을 보였다.

③ Minji는 수험 준비로 인해 본래의 꿈을 포기하게 되었다.

④ Jisoo와 Minji는 학교를 떠나는 과정에서 그동안의 노력에 대해 회상했다.

⑤ Jisoo는 시험이 끝나면 Minji가 마음의 짐을 덜게 될 것이라고 확신했다.