精誠中學 107 學年度第一學期第三次月考 國中部三年級 英語科試題 P.1 ※本卷共五頁，另附答案卡、卷(本試題占 85 分，與聽力測驗合計為 100 分) I、Vocabulary: 13%
1. Kelly‘s ______ as a volunteer helped her a lot in applying for the job. (A) artist (B) degree (C) experience (D) dream
2. English is a useful ____ for young people to explore the world and understand foreign cultures.
(A) tool (B) rule (C) hunter (D) prize
3. Stop making ______ for your mistake. I’ve had enough!
(A) passports (B) screens (C) cases (D) excuses
4. Lisa is very independent. She doesn’t like to ______ others with her problems. (A) thank (B) reward (C) trouble (D) hate
5. ______ people with kindness, and you will win their trust.
(A) Treat (B) Use (C) Prevent (D) Challenge 6. It is reported that Sweden plans to take the ______ in developing clean and renewable energy.
(A) rent (B) share (C) mind (D) lead
7. Jason always wants to ______ everyone because he is afraid of being marginalized and losing his friends.
(A) tire (B) please (C) charge (D) choose
8. ______, you need to know what you are interested in, or at least what you are not interested in before you decide your major in college.
(A) Painfully (B) Basically (C) Faithfully (D) Thankfully
9. As ______, the old man walked into that shop, ordered a large black coffee, sat on the same seat and started to watch morning news.
(A) record (B) type (C) sorrow (D) usual
10. After Mindy’s boyfriend broke up with her, she got ______ easily, even in public places.
(A) emotional (B) essential (C) powerful (D) vocational
11. In South Korea, a person’s appearance sometimes makes a ______ in how people judge him.
(A) health (B) speech (C) difference (D) vegetarian 12. Don’t just fool around. Find something ______ to do.
(A) shocked (B) meaningful (C) boring (D) expensive 13. Leonardo Da Vinci had a great ______ of painting and drawing.
(A) interview (B) desert (C) medal (D) knowledge II、Grammar 15%
14. She lives in the house ______.
(A) which have a red door (B) has a red door (C) with a red door (D) who has a red door
15. The novel is about a true story ______ in a haunted house at the small town. (A) happened (B) which was happened
(C) being happened (D) that happened
16. The man ______ is playing with the kids ______ join this program of helping the poor children.
(A) who; volunteer to (B) that; volunteer (C) who; volunteers to (D) X; volunteers to
17. This person is exactly the same one ______ lied to me last month. Don’t trust him!
(A) who (B) which (C) whose (D) that
18. Lukang is a town with long history, and I'll show you some temples which______ built more than a hundred years ago.
(A) were (B) are (C) is (D) was
19. When you buy eggs, remember to choose the one ______ surface is smooth.
(A) that (B) who (C) whose (D) which
20. Our report shows that ______ a dramatic increase in the number of overweight children over the past ten years.
(A) there be (B) there has
(C) there was (D) there has been
21. Mother Teresa ______ devoted her life to helping the poor, is worth our respects.
(A) who (B) ,who (C) whom (D) ,that
22. I don’t see ______ with your computer. Just reboot it and check if it works. (A) anything wrong (B) wrong anything
(C) wrong nothing (D) nothing wrong 23. Who is that girl ______ pink? She looks like one of my old friends.
(A) on (B) with (C) in (D) at
24. If you feel cold, why not sit ______ the fire?
(A) through (B) on (C) for (D) by
25. This is my favorite restaurant. The food there is well ________ average. You really should try its pasta.
(A) above (B) below (C) under (D) with
26. Choose the RIGHT answer.
(A) The hotel which we stayed last night wasn’t a good one. (B) Which is the bike which your father bought for you? (C) Everything I said is true. You can ask others.
(D) I know the girl who father is a professor.
【承第三次月考 國三英文】 P.2 27. Choose the RIGHT answer.
(A) I opened the envelope, but it was empty. There were nothing in it. (B) When we got to the theater, there had a long line outside.
(C) It’s said that there will have a new theater in our town.
(D) When you arrive tomorrow, there will be somebody here to meet you. 28. Choose the RIGHT answer.
(A) We took a trip to Finland, which is the official home of Santa Claus. (B) Charlie is the person with who I enjoy working.
(C) You should choose a research topic for which you are interested.
(D) My old friend Paul who I’ve never talked to for two years, wrote to me yesterday. III、Cloze 15%
(A)
Of all the cities in Europe, Stockholm was the one that was named 29 in 2010. People there have gone green in many ways. Green houses collect rainwater for their gardens, and their electricity comes from garbage. Over three-quarters of Stockholm’s cars and buses run on biogas. The kind of gas 30 from waste water, and drivers that use biogas can park their cars first in the city. If 31 is the right thing to do for our planet, then Stockholm is surely a good working example.
Stockholm hopes to use only green energy by 2020. 32 , all of its cars and trains will run below ground. That will leave more space for people and nature above ground. That way, they will not be far away from each other anymore. Maybe 33 cities in the world should follow Stockholm’s example and make a habit of going green, too.
(B)
On December 4, 1982, a little boy was born in Melbourne, Australia. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Vujicic named him Nicholas James, but his family called him Nick. Nick Vujicic was very different from other children. He was born with no arms and no legs, and 34 that, he had very few friends. In school, he was teased, laughed at, and made fun of by a lot of bullies.
By the time Nick was 8 years old, he was having thoughts about not even 35 to live anymore. However, he changed his mind. He started working very, very hard to learn simple things 36 most people can do easily. 37 he did not have legs, he did have part of a foot with two toes. 38 that foot, he learned how to write and type. He began learning other things like how to brush his teeth and comb his hair. He learned how to pick up a telephone with his foot and throw it onto his shoulder, holding it there with his ear. He learned how to swim and became a very good swimmer.
39 Nick grew older, Nick realized that everyone needed love and hope, and he shared his experiences with people around the world. After 40 from college, he began speaking to large groups of people. He loves talking to young people and teaching them about 41 problems in their lives. He advised his audience to dream big and never give up. He said that everyone makes mistakes, but people should take life one day at a time and embrace positive values.
So far, Nick 42 to over two million people in twelve countries, and he continues to inspire people to do their best even when things are not going well in their lives. Instead of choosing to feel sorry for himself, he chose to use his problems to help millions of other people 43 a meaningful life.
34. (A) because (B) because of
(C) Except for (D) instead
35. (A) want (B) wanted (C) wanting (D) to want
36. (A) whose (B) who (C) what (D) that
37. (A) Even though (B) When (C) After (D) Since
38. (A) For (B) To (C) With (D) Of
39. (A) As (B) Then (C) At (D) By
40. (A) graduated (B) graduate (C) to graduate (D) graduating 41. (A) stressing out
(C) talking to
(B) dealing with (D) giving up
42. (A) speaks (B) has spoken (C) spoke (D) is speaking
43. (A)live (B) living (C) lived (D) lives
IV、Match: 10% （選項欄無需考慮大小寫）
(A) fewer (B) another (C) help themselves (D) from (E) done (AB) feel like (AC) called (AD) pick up (AE) a lot (BC) are found Today, supermarkets 44 in almost every large city. 75 years ago, there was a man 45 Michael Cullen opened the first one in New York.
Supermarkets are different 46 other stores in several ways. In a supermarket, 【國三英語試題接下頁】 29. (A) less green (B) the greenest (C) greener (D) the green
30. (A) has made (B) is making (C) makes (D) is made
31. (A) going green (B) go green
(C) to going green (D) gone green
32. (A) However (B) What’s more
(C) Worst of all (D) Unfortunately
【承第三次月考 國三英文】 P.3 goods are placed on open shelves. Customers 47 to what they want to buy and take them to the checkout counter. This means 48 workers are needed.
49 difference is that in front of the checkout counter are cheaper goods such as candies, chocolate, magazines, etc. Because most customers buy from a shopping list, they 50 what they really need to buy. Yet when they come to the checkout counter, they are glad to get the shopping 51 and feel relaxed. At this moment, many may 52 buying something just for fun.
Besides, many shopping centers have big parking spaces and they close late in the evening. This makes shopping 53 more convenient for working mothers.
V. Reading Comprehension:32% (A)
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There are some differences between Christmas in the UK and in the USA. Children in England call Santa Claus Father Christmas. Most Americans decorate their houses entirely in lights and other festival ornaments. The extravagant Christmas decorations you may have seen in American movies are real, and some people even turn their houses into full-on light shows. Driving through American streets at Christmas is sometimes like a tour of Disney World. However, usually 2-3 houses out of both street sides have some lights in the UK. The lights seem to be tossed around a tree. Moreover, the British say “Happy Christmas” to each other while Americans say “ Merry Christmas.” If you are with an American family that day, don’t expect to eat turkey for sure. Americans have had that for Thanksgiving. They might have turkeys, but it’s also possible for them to have ham, roast beef or goose instead on Christmas Day.
Traditional Christmas desserts such as Christmas cake, Christmas pudding and pies are not popular in the USA. Americans usually have pumpkin pie, fruit cake, apple pie, coconut cake or sweet potato pie after the big meal.
There is one special thing about the Christmas in the UK, the Christmas cracker. It is a paper tube with a present inside it. The tube is wrapped in colorful and festive paper. As two people pull the cracker, a loud noise “Pop” is made, the cracker breaks and then the prize falls out. The person holding the larger end can keep the only prize inside. A Christmas cracker traditionally contains a paper crown, a small gift and a joke written on a piece of paper.
Aside from the differences, there are some things that are the same. Stores play Christmas music throughout the season. As for Christmas trees, people like buying real trees or even going to cut their own trees and take them home. On Christmas Day, everything shuts down. No public transit and all the stores are closed. So, if you want to do some shopping during your trip, you will probably find yourself disappointed on Christmas Day!
54. What do we surly see in America on Christmas Day?
(A) They serve roast turkeys for Christmas dinner. (B) A lot of of houses are decorated with lights.
(C) Someone wins the prize from the Christmas crackers. (D) People can buy the real tree at stores on Christmas day. 55. What’s the best title for this reading?
(A) The pros and cons about celebrating Christmas in different ways. (B) Celebrations of Christmas in America are the same as those in the UK. (C) Facts about Father Christmas.
(D) Differences between Christmas in the UK and in the USA. 56. Which is TRUE according to this article?
(A) Americans may get a good price when buying things on Christmas Day. (B) In America, people always have Christmas pudding after the big meal.
(C) People can take the subway to go home to have a family gathering on Christmas Day.
(D) A British person gives his best wishes to his friend by saying “Happy Christmas” to him.
57. Which is TRUE about a Christmas cracker?
(A) It’s a tube wrapped in brightly colored paper and is usually given on Thanksgiving Day.
(B) Two people each take one end, make a wish, and pull. Both of them can get the prize.
(C) The cracker makes a noise when it’s pulled apart by two people.
(D) It contains a gift and a written joke. Before the game, people need to draw a crown on the paper.
(B)
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Do you find that you are always counting your pennies, but still seem to be poor? It's high time that you tried out some more interesting ways to save your money.
If you've had a piggy bank since you were little, but hardly ever insert any coins into it, how about adding a new twist to your method? From now on, make it a rule that every time you catch yourself swearing or saying something bad about others, you have to put $10 into it. Not only can you save up some dollars but you can also get rid of your habit of using bad language. Don't worry if you don't have a piggy bank; an old jar will do! Another idea is to change your approach to spending. Rather than making a budget for how much you're going to spend this week, why not make a budget for how much you're going to save? In this way, your mind will shift from spending to saving. If you usually spend $65 on your lunch, look for something that costs only $50, and the $15 goes into your piggy bank. In the same way, if you ride your bike rather than catching the
【承第三次月考 國三英文】 P.4 bus, you will have extra money saved into your piggy bank as well.
Follow these fun tips, and your piggy bank will be full in no time. Those coins really do add up! Deposit them at the bank, and your dream of saving more will become a reality!
58. What is the main idea of the article?
(A) You can get better at saving money if you change your approach. (B) Having a piggy bank is the best way to save lots of money.
(C) In order to save more money, you must shift from saving to spending. (D) If you want to save more money, you must increase your budget.
59. What will happen to people who say bad words every day if they follow the first tip? (A) They will get in trouble. (B) They will save less money.
(C) They will save lots of money. (D) They will spend a little money.
60. According to the author, what should people do if they don't have a piggy bank but want to make saving money more fun?
(A) They must buy a piggy bank.
(B) They have to try the second tip instead. (C) They have to try to improve their bad habits. (D) They can just put the money in something else.
61. Which of the following is a good example of the second tip?
(A) Jess makes cards for her friends instead of buying them presents and saves that money instead.
(B) Tina makes a budget and keeps track of how much she spends every week. (C) Nick works a part-time job and deposits all of his checks at the bank.
(D) Larry looks for coins on the ground every time he walks down the street. (C)
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What would pizza or spaghetti be like if the tomato sauce were missing? Well, this is how the two dishes that brought fame to Italy were enjoyed before the 16th century. It wasn't until Columbus set foot on New World soil that the tomato made its way to Europe. Following its introduction, it took a few hundred years before it made its entry into
European cuisine.
It's hard to say where and when pizza first came into existence. The ancient Greeks topped their breads with a dash of oil, fresh herbs, and cheese. After traders brought the tomato to Italy, it still wasn't added to bread until much later. One legend has it that the invention of modern pizza dates back to.1899 in Naples. When Queen Margherita visited the city, a local bakery served her bread covered with cheese, tomato sauce, and basil.
The colors of the three ingredients, white, red, and green, resembled the Italian flag. From that day, "margherita" pizza became the standard, and Naples is now known as the hometown of modern pizza.
It's a similar story for pasta. Pasta refers to noodles made from wheat flour that come in all shapes and sizes, from small curls known as macaroni to flat sheets used in lasagna . At first, pasta was enjoyed without any sauce. The first mention of tomato sauce being used in the preparation of pasta was in a 1790 cookbook called L'Apicio Moderno.
The tomato didn't transform Italian cuisine as much as many people may think. Today, many Italians still retain their traditional way of eating bread and pasta: by
sprinkling some herbs and oil on them. It is actually non-Italians who tend to go heavy on the tomato sauce.
62. Which of the following is TRUE?
(A) The tomato is not as important to traditional Italian cuisine as many people think. (B) Despite what many think, Italians actually don't really like eating tomatoes.
(C) After it was introduced, the tomato totally transformed Italian cooking methods. (D) Greek and New World cuisine had a major effect on the way Italians enjoy their food.
63. According to the article, when was the tomato sauce first used in Italy's two most famous dishes?
(A) Before the 16th century. (B) Between 1600 and 1750. (C) Between 1750 and 1900. (D) In recent times.
64. What or who was the first modern-style pizza named after?
(A) The bakery where it was made. (B) The city where it was invented. (C) The queen who first tried it. (D) The colors of the Italian flag. 65. How do many Italians eat their bread and pasta today?
(A) With lots of tomato sauce.
(B) With lots of cheese sprinkled on it. (C) In the more traditional, simpler manner. (D) In the modern, Naples style.
(D)
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People say you can choose your friends, but not your family. Maybe it is true, but it’s clear that having good friends come with many health benefits. New research shows that your friends may be more important than family relationships in terms of your health and happiness.
【承第三次月考 國三英文】 P.5 Researchers from Michigan State University carried out two studies, which examined how friendships and family affect our physical and mental health. They first looked at data from nearly 280,000 people from almost 100 countries worldwide. After comparing people’s friendships and family relationships with their physical and mental health, the team discovered that friendship was linked to higher scores of health and happiness than family relationships. Besides, as the interviewees aged, the importance of friendships increased. The second study examined 7,500 older adults. It suggested that the quality of friendships had a much bigger influence on health than family relationships. People who reported stressful or strained friendships were much more likely to suffer from poor health, compared to those who had positive friendships. In contrast with the great influence of friendships on health, the impact from family relationships was relatively negligible.
There are several potential reasons why friendships are important for well-being: For one, it’s easier to drop a bad friendship than it is to cut ties with a family member. Even better, friends can also provide social supports when things get tough with relatives, such as going through a divorce or when caring for an aged parent.
66. What is the article mainly about? (A) Secrets to good relationships. (B) Definition of trustworthy friends.
(C) Influence of friendships on health. (D) Importance of close family relationships.
67. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word "negligible" in the 2nd paragraph?
(A) negative (B) small (C) important (D) different
68. According to the article, which of the following statements is TRUE? (A) As we grow up, the importance of friendship becomes greater. (B) People fail to receive social supports from their family members. (C) Only friends who survive the test of time can affect people's health. (D) People can't choose their family, so it will not influence their health.
69. In which journal were the two studies most likely to be reported? (A) The Journal of Human Resources.
(B) The Journal of Medicine. (C) The Journal of Finance.
(D) The Journal of Interpersonal Relationship.
