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100 學年度下學期英文科第一次期中考
一、聽力測驗(16%):
Part 1: Best Response Questions (4%)
Listen to the statement or question and choose the best response.
1. (A) Of course. Give me your cup; I’ll fill it up now. (B) OK. Just tell me where you put your dirty clothes.
(C) Sure. What is it about and how many questions are there? (D) No problem. I’ll buy it the next time I go shopping. 2. (A) Yeah. I drive around town if I’m free.
(B) No. I only go to work on weekdays.
(C) When I can, I help collect food for the poor. (D) No. I’m too busy to cook for myself.
3. (A) I’m sorry. I haven’t had time to clean it.
(B) Isn’t it great? That’s why we wanted to live here. (C) You’re right. The window needs to be fixed.
(D) I’m sorry you don’t like it, but it’s the best we have. 4. (A) I wonder who is going to win.
(B) Yes, we can all celebrate together.
(C) Should we wear formal dress for the party? (D) What day are they closing down?
Part 2: Conversation Questions (6%)
Listen to each conversation and answer the question.
5. (A) For driving him to work. (B) For calling his aunt for him. (C) For helping him with his work.
(D) For helping him remember something. 6. (A) She should only eat cold foods.
(B) She can’t have foods that are too oily. (C) She should stay away from sweets. (D) She can only have drinks
7. (A) She was bored on the ski trip. (B) She got hurt while skiing. (C) She felt too cold.
(D) She lost her bag.
Part 3: Short Talk Questions (6%)
Listen to the following paragraph and answer the questions.
8. (A) Dogs can interpret each other’s barks. (B) People can teach dogs to bark correctly. (C) Dogs can understand people’s words. (D) People can understand a dog’s barks. 9. (A) When attacking people.
(B) When playing. (C) When at home.
(D) When meeting a new person.
10. (A) Dogs and humans are from the same family.
(B) Dogs have lived with humans for thousands of years. (C) Dogs have a longer history on Earth than humans. (D) Dogs are actually smarter than humans.
11. Water is _____ to all living things on Earth.
(A) classical (B) lively (C) essential (D) ancient
12. I accepted the job they offered me on the phone yesterday, but I haven’t written to _____ yet.
(A) confirm (B) suspect (C) suggest (D) devise
13. Problems will soon _____ if you keep avoiding responsibility.
(A) absorb (B) risk (C) arise (D) preserve
14. The biggest _____ that the architects faced while building the bridge was the unpredictable weather.
(A) grave (B) obstacle (C) region (D) collection
15. We don’t know where she’s from and what she does. She’s been hiding her real _____.
(A) exception (B) factor (C) advice (D) identity
16. There has long been a _____ that the painting is a fake and the original was already destroyed during the war. (A) suspicion (B) population (C) gesture (D) poll
17. Countless children lost their parents and became _____ during the civil war.
(A) capitals (B) orphans (C) contests (D) stadiums 18. The painter showed his _____ talent at a very young age. He was thought to be a genius.
(A) conscious (B) inactive (C) artistic (D) recent
19. Let me give you a(n) _____ of how this new camera works.
(A) opportunity (B) demonstration (C) substance (D) rejection
20. It is said that student involvement in music has a positive _____ on other areas of their lives. (A) impact (B) survey (C) invitation (D) deed
21. I am _____ that I’ll get a good grade this time since I have studied hard for the past few weeks. (A) fantastic (B) confident (C) rude (D) romantic
22. The doctor _____ my headache as a sign of stress. He told me to relax and sleep more. (A) wondered (B) reminded (C) interpreted (D) transported 23. There are so many things to take into consideration before we plan our trip. , the budget.
(A) To try my hand (B) To bring it crashing down
(C) To begin with (D) To get in on the act
24. Remember to _____ and push the emergency button for help if you are stuck in an elevator. (A) put your heads together (B) keep your head
(C) give a heads up (D) bury your head in the sand
三、綜合測驗(20%):
Animal imagery can be found in many English expressions and it has given color to this language. For instance, when we say something will happen only when 25 , we are implying that it is unlikely to happen. As for other animal-related expressions, a teacher may describe noisy students as 26 elephants. And to describe something that costs a lot but is useless, 27 would be a good choice. In addition, the first circus elephant in the U.S. was named Jumbo, meaning “big” in an African language; 28 , huge jet planes are called “jumbo jets.” 29 you have discovered, animal imagery indeed spices up English.
25. (A) pigs fly (B) it’s raining cats and dogs
(C) a cat has nine lives (D) a leopard can’t change its spots 26. (A) a school of (B) a flock of (C) a pack of (D) a herd of
27. (A) a peacock (B) a black sheep (C) a white elephant (D) a snake in the grass 28. (A) what’s more (B) on the other hand (C) in fact (D) as a result
29. (A) Since (B) As (C) Like (D) When
It was on a Friday afternoon that I first met Kyle. On my way home, I saw Kyle bullied by a group of boys. They knocked books out of his hands 30 him to the ground. I ran to his rescue without hesitation. After this incident, we became best friends. Over the years, Kyle became 31 that everyone was proud of him.
friends and told everyone that 32 a friend was the best gift one could give to others. When he said that he was planning to end his life before we met, the audience all gasped 33 disbelief. At that moment, it
34 me how strong our friendship had been and how my timely help had changed his life.
30. (A) and push (B) , pushing (C) to push (D) pushed
31. (A) so an outstanding guy (B) such outstanding a guy
(C) so outstanding (D) such outstanding
32. (A) meeting (B) making (C) having (D) being
33. (A) by (B) for (C) in (D) of
34. (A) flashed into (B) dawned on (C) came to (D) hit on
As a high school student preparing for exams every day, you must dream of having a photographic memory. This is an impossible dream, but still, there are some tips 35 improving your memory. For example, reading and playing word games help keep your mind 36 . In the process of doing these activities, you are actually arranging sentences and organizing your thoughts. 37 , to ensure even long-lasting memory, you can teach your classmates. In this way, you get the opportunity to review 38 . However, the results of practicing these tips may vary 39 . Therefore, just find out the tips that work best for you and stick to them.
35. (A) with (B) to (C) for (D) by
36. (A) shallow (B) smooth (C) slow (D) sharp
37. (A) What’s more (B) Without a doubt (C) For instance (D) However 38. (A) what have you learned (B) how have you learned
(C) what you have learned (D) that you have learned 39. (A) from people to people (B) from person to person
(C) from one to one (D) from one to the other
Colors influence our lives more than we can ever imagine, and they can be applied 40 many parts of our daily lives. For instance, restaurants are often decorated in bright colors because bright colors, 41 red, orange and white are natural colors and are able to raise people’s spirits. 42 increase customers’ appetites, restaurant owners use these colors for decoration. Blue, 43 , is said to spoil people’s appetites because very few foods are blue in nature; therefore, few restaurants are decorated in blue. Yet for those 44 are on a diet, blue dishes and bowls might be a good choice.
40. (A) for (B) to (C) in (D) with
41. (A) as (B) such (C) such as (D) such like
42. (A) In order to (B) So as to
(C) For the purpose of (D) With an eye to
43. (A) otherwise (B) actually (C) however (D) thus
44. (A) what (B) x (C) whom (D) who
四、文意選填(10%):
Cats can mean different things to different people. Some people see them as mysterious and independent; others 45 them as evil and bad luck. For instance, in Europe, cats are not seen as good animals, 46 black cats. Many believe that cats are 47 to witchcraft and black magic. In fact, it was thought that many witches took a black cat 48 their spirit guardian. 49 , people in many cultures believe that a black cat will bring bad luck to anyone who came across one. Therefore, people often go out of their way or cross the street to avoid 50 a black cat. 51 , there are other cultures where black cats are 52 to be good. For example, in ancient Egypt, cats were worshipped, and black cats were respected 53 more than other types. Egyptians felt that cats were actually members of the royal family. They also believed that cats were the animals that went with people to help them cross the barrier from life to death and 54 .
(A) related (B) as (C) regard (D) facing (E) considered (AB) even (AC) Yet (AD) Besides (AE) beyond (BC) especially
五、閱讀測驗(14%):
Do you feel anxious in a yellow room? Does the color blue make you feel calm and relaxed? Artists and interior designers have long understood how color can dramatically affect moods, feelings and emotions. It is a powerful communication tool and can be used to signal action, influence mood and cause physiological reactions. Certain colors can raise blood pressure, increase metabolism or cause eyestrain.
Studies have also shown that certain colors have an impact on performance. Exposing students to the color red prior to an exam has been shown to have a negative impact on test performance. More recently, researchers discovered that the color red causes people to react with greater speed and force, something that might prove useful during athletic activities.
While concepts of color can be subjective, researchers throughout history were still drawn to the study of colors, since there still are some color effects with universal meanings. They serve as the foundation of modern-day research on color psychology. Besides, ancient cultures such as the Egyptians and Chinese even practiced chromotherapy. That is, using colors to heal. In this treatment:
Yellow was thought to stimulate the nerves and purify the body. Orange was used to heal the lungs and to increase energy levels. Blue was believed to soothe illnesses and treat pain.
Indigo shades were thought to relieve skin problems.
Some psychologists are skeptical about color therapy and point out that the supposed effects of color have been exaggerated. Also, colors have different meanings in different cultures. For example, while the color white is used in many Western countries to represent purity and innocence, it is seen as a symbol of mourning in many Eastern countries. Moreover, research has demonstrated in many cases that the mood-changing effects of color may only be temporary. A blue room may cause feelings of calm at first, but the effect disappears after a short period of time.
55. According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true? (A) The mood-changing effects of color last a long time.
(B) Artists and interior designers have long known the influence of colors in life. (C) Some psychologists doubt about the effects of chromotherapy.
(D) The meaning of colors may be different in different cultures.
56. Based on the practice of chromotherapy in ancient China and Egypt, patients suffering from serious breathing problems should .
(A) paint his/her room yellow
(B) surround him/herself with orange things (C) look at red things before taking an exam (D) wear a white gown while sleeping 57. This article is most likely found in .
(A) a literary journal (B) a travel guidebook (C) a psychology magazine (D) an advice column
When it comes to having perfect memory, sometimes we can’t help but wonder whether there’s some fault in our blueprints! Why do we humans simply don’t remember everything we want to remember? Indeed, we’re all forgetful. If we weren’t, diaries would never be kept, secretaries would never be hired, and the “smart phones” would not have been invented!
Most of us have vivid memories of our lives from about age three to our present ages. These are stored in what we call our “long-term memory.” According to Sigmund Freud, we forgot most of our early childhood. Psychologists disagree on what causes this amnesia, and the investigation has been going on since Freud’s time. A very good theory, born from the results of experiments with toddlers, is that lack of language ability at the time of an event stopped us from describing it to others. The memory exists in our minds, but words were not
associated with it when it happened. Therefore, it doesn’t become a subject in our adult autobiographies. The other type of memory, the “short-term memory,” is what we usually refer to when we say, “I forgot.” Experts say that you can keep about seven things in your memory at once for up to three days. During that time, you may forget something so that you can put something else in its place. Here’s a simple example to illustrate your short-term memory. Look at a list of twenty words for a minute or two. You’ll discover that you can’t remember more than about seven of the words and that they are the ones in the beginning and at the end of the list because your mind judged them to be more important than those in the middle.
58. What does the word “amnesia” in the second paragraph mean? (A) Memory skill.
(B) Memory experiment. (C) Memory loss.
(D) Memory storage.
59. What can we infer from the article? (A) Younger people have better memory.
(B) A catchy phrase or slogan had better contain more than 7 words. (C) Adult autobiographies always start with the first year of their lives. (D) Many devices are invented to solve people’s memory problems.
[A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.]---Proverbs 17:17
A lot of people go through life with only a few friends, and some even have less than that. They have no one on whom they can call in good times or bad. There is no one with whom to bounce ideas around. They have no one to call in times of need or difficulty or to talk about deep and troubling subjects.
Others, however, have a multitude of friends. Wherever they go, people know them, and like to be around them. Should trouble strike, their biggest hesitation might be over which friend to call. They know exactly the person with whom to discuss the topics of inquiry and debate. Life of this kind of people is full of entertaining and invigorating relationships because there are many friends.
Of course, some people are perfectly happy to operate with fewer friends. They might rather have a few deep and loyal friends than many superficial ones. Others thrive best when friends are everywhere and numerous. It is not so much the number of friends that is important as the possession of friends.
Friendship is a blessing, and a friend is the channel through whom great emotional, spiritual and sometimes even physical blessings flow. Friends can cheer us when we are sorrowful or depressed. Friends can challenge us when we allow ourselves to get beyond our reasonable boundaries. Friends can motivate us when we are ready to give in, and they can provide for us when life falls apart. They are there when all is well, and we want someone with whom to share life’s pleasant and memorable moments. We often just want them around to have a good time, to laugh, to act silly, to enjoy some mutually liked activity.
60. What does “multitude” in the second paragraph mean? (A) scarce
(B) many (C) lovely (D) helpful
61. Which of the following is NOT the author’s point of view toward friends? (A) Friends are absolutely important in our life.
(B) Friends can challenge us when we go beyond our reasonable boundaries. (C) You can be happy no matter how many friends you possess.
(D) As long as people have many friends, they will be happy. 一. 文意字彙(14%):
62. It was c s of the man to save the drowning girl. His behavior was an example of bravery. 63. Success belongs to the d t students, not to the lazy ones.
64. As time went by, John g ly accepted the fact that his father had passed away. 65. Seeing a house on fire, Kenny called 911 i y . The fire engine came right away. 66. Mary gave David a handmade gift to express her g e for his help with her homework. 67. This movie contains too many violent scenes, so it is not s e for kids to watch.
68. People f k ed to Wuling Farm for the beautiful cherry blossoms, which resulted in a terrible traffic jam. 69. In India, parents a e children’s marriage; they choose the bride or the groom for their children.
70. The picture has faded beyond r n . It’s hard to tell who is in the picture.
71. If you want to achieve your goal, you have to make a r c plan which you are able to carry out.
72. My father is getting more and more d t on sleeping pills. He has trouble getting into sleep without them. 73. The doctor w ned Jerry of the risk of smoking. Yet he just wouldn’t listen and kept on smoking.
74. It was just another o y day. Nothing special happened.
75. Red is the color which usually i es danger; thus, hot-water faucets are often labeled red.
二. 連貫式翻譯(12%): 一格不限一字。 76. 不用說 ，學生上課參與課堂活動越多，77. 就學得越好 。78. 為了要改善學習 ，學生需要聽老師、寫筆 記，甚至還要問問題。大部分的學生都主動參與，但是有些人就是不會。79. 一如往常 ，每一堂課， 80. 除 掉 Mary 之外， 每個人 都 和蜜蜂一樣忙 。不像她的同學，Mary 從來都不在筆記本裡寫東西。81. 她似乎 不知道寫筆記是否對她有幫助。
76. (1), the more students are involved in class activities, 77. (2).
78. (1), students need to listen to teachers, write things down and even ask questions. Most students are active participants in class, while some simply are not. 79. (1), 80. (3) in every class. Unlike her classmates, Mary never jots down anything in her notebook. 81. (4).
