第一次期中考英文

國立台灣師大附中 98 學年度第一學期高二英文科第一次期中考試題

<Part 1> Best Response

Choose the best response to each question or statement. 1.

A. It’s going to feature 100 shops. B. It’s opening on September 25. C. It’s about eight stories tall. D. It’s on Nanjing East Road. 2.

A. I’m glad we have such a close relationship. B. I’m glad we had the chance to meet yesterday. C. I’m glad you think I’m a fun person to be with. D. I’m glad you have so many good friends.

3.

A. Shopping trips are my favorite kind. B. I’m glad you finally get to take a vacation. C. It’s great that you can see your family. D. Educational trips are always interesting. 4.

A. OK, I’ll try to fix it sometime this week. B. OK, we’ll start looking for a new one. C. OK, we’ll ask our friends if they want it. D. OK, I’ll watch my favorite program tonight. 5.

A. OK, then I will be rude to the vendors. B. OK, then I will pay whatever they want. C. OK, then I will refuse to buy their things. D. OK, then I will try to get a good deal. <Part 2> Short Conversations

Listen to the conversations. Then choose the best answer to each question. 6.

A. Because he often disobeys adults. B. Because he often fights with his friends. C. Because he often calls his siblings names. D. Because he often fails his courses in school. 7.

A. She didn’t like any of it, especially the leading actress. B. She didn’t like it, except for the leading actress. C. She liked most of it, except for the leading actress. D. She liked most of it, especially the leading actress. 8.

A. Because it is a cheap form of transportation. B. Because it is a good option for businessmen.

C. Because it provides a very comfortable ride and good food. D. Because it will take him to his destination quickly.

<Part 3> Short Talk

Listen to the passage. Then choose the best answer to each question. (For questions 9-10)

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A. How to direct a movie. B. How to make a website. C. How to find the best movies. D. How to describe current events. 10.

A. Films he wants to see next. B. His favorite newspapers. C. His opinions on movies. D. Ideas for new stories.

II. Vocabulary & Phrases (Studio Classroom & Vocabulary Builder) 20%

graduate from school.

(A) diverse (B) integral (C) requisite (D) renovated 12. My 89-year-old grandpa has a(n) ______ plan. He wants to climb Mt. Everest by his 90th birthday.

(A) contemporary (B) financial (C) grass-roots (D) ambitious

13. The Pixar film “The Incredibles” ______ a computer-animated superhero, Bob Parr, who secretly relives his days as a superhero behind his family's back.

(A) records (B) features (C) debuts (D) reports 14. We can ______ from our failures when we turn the setback into a learning experience.

(A) vary (B) peer (C) emerge (D) benefit 15. Brad and Julia are too ______ to start a family. They can barely support themselves.

(A) immature (B) meek (C) passionate (D) genuine

16. The business is ______ the would-be investors to invest funds in their new business plan by assuring them the plan is standing a good chance of success.

(A) communicating (B) presenting (C) persuading (D) awarding

17. An enthusiastic person will ______ every assignment as a challenge and will try his/her best to accomplish it. (A) look (B) rank (C) regard (D) serve

18. The Japanese ______ environmental preservation over higher standard of living as they show much more interest in environmental problems.

(A) restore (B) emphasize (C) officiate (D) commit

19. Both of my parents have to work on weekends. They are not ______ for the Parents Day on Saturday, September 26th.

(A) available (B) realistic (C) obvious (D) suitable

20. Some countries are rich in mineral ______, such as oil, coal and gas deposits, while others are comparatively destitute.

(A) selections (B) chains (C) supplies (D) resources 21. Jenny always keeps her desk clean and clear of any ______ that may prevent her from concentrating.

(A) distractions (B) orientations (C) compulsion (D) exception 22. With the world heading towards globalization, foreign language skills are becoming ______ important in

education.

(A) regularly (B) increasingly (C) dramatically (D) cheerfully

23. This website is ______ by labor union members with millions of visits each month because it’s the largest resource of information and news for labor unions.

(A) frequented (B) bound (C) gathered (D) swallowed

24. Statistics show that one third of all deaths on the road are alcohol related. Police should get tough on drunken drivers as they pose a serious ______ to other road users.

(A) buff (B) trend (C) charge (D) threat

25. It ______ his parents that Frank does not care for his schoolwork but fools around with computer games. (A) discards (B) concerns (C) garners (D) bustles

26. Philips and Mathew competed in the 50-meter backstroke and finished in second and fifth ______. (A) naturally (B) respectively (C) cooperatively (D) initially

27. Michael Jackson once ______ millions of people around the globe with his excellent break dance and classic moonwalk.

(A) boasted (B) rotated (C) scolded (D) dazzled

28. Kenting, Taiwan’s first national park, has warm sunshine, lush tropical forests, and beautiful white sandy beaches. ______, whether you want to do any sort of water sports or to go on an ecotour, this is the place. (A) To name a few (B) That said (C) Simply put (D) For better or for worse 29. To ______ this amazing day, as we were leaving in the evening, we dined on traditional Italian cuisine in a

local restaurant.

30. His latest song ______ teenagers because it vividly depicts their pressure and worries.

(A) strikes a chord with (B) keeps on top of (C) keeps up with (D) is in conjunction with Cloze 25%

[A] Once upon a starless midnight an owl was sitting on the branch of an oak tree in the forest when two ground moles tried to slip quietly by, unnoticed. To their surprise, the owl saw them and talked to them. Since it was impossible for anyone to see them in 31 thick darkness, the two ground moles hurried away and told the other animals about the greatness and the wisdom of the owl. 32 this, a secretary bird decided to visit the ow and to check out the truth of the story. Now, again, the owl surprised the secretary bird with his quick answers to all the questions the curious visitor asked. Soon afterward, all the animals in the region believed the owl was the greatest animal in the world,

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33 the red fox, who questioned the owl's greatness and was then driven out of the forest. Regarded as God, the owl became their leader. Wherever the owl went, his loyal admirers followed. One morning, the owl was walking on a highway, followed by the other animals as usual. He walked very slowly with a(n) 34 of nobility. Meanwhile, a hawk observed a truck coming in their direction and warned the owl o the danger ahead. But the owl seemed undaunted. "He's God!" The other animals

f 35 admiring the owl. They were still crying “He’s God!” when the truck hit them and ran them down.

31. (A) so (B) so a (C) such (D) such a

32. (A) To hear (B) Hearing (C) Heard (D) Being heard

33. (A) except (B) including (C) in addition to (D) instead of

34. (A) air (B) claw (C) echo (D) moral

35. (A) could hardly (B) couldn’t help but (C) couldn’t but (D) couldn’t help

[B] There are some, if not many, different stories about how Beethoven, one of the greatest composers 36 , wrote “Moonlight Sonata”, which is one of his well-known pieces of music. Some believe that he wrote the music for a young countess he fell in love with and some believe that he 37 it simply because of his grief over the death of a close friend. 38 all the stories ever told, no one is more touching than the following story 39 Beethoven was inspired by the struggle of a blind girl, who tried to play one of his works perfectly right. To this day, no one knows for sure 40 the stories is true behind the lovely music.

36. (A) once (B) ever (C) then (D) since

37. (A) must compose (B) must be composed (C) must have composed (D) must be composing

38. (A) Of (B) With (C) From (D) To

39. (A) why (B) how (C) that (D) whether 40. (A) which of (B) whether or not (C) if only (D) only if

[C] What comes to your mind at the thought of autumn? Changeable weather and falling leaves? For Americans, they tend to associate the season with pumpkins, a simple fruit that 41 symbolize all that is important and meaningful about the harvest season. The pumpkin’s appearance at roadside stands 42 the beginning of autumn. Soon afterwards, they make up the theme of decorations for holidays like Halloween and Thanksgiving. Thus, one will not be surprised to find out there are pumpkin festivals 43 all across America every autumn.

In fact, there’s more to the pumpkin than just being a nice and warm image of the season. Rich in vitamins and minerals, it is considered a healthy 44 one’s diet. While having a high nutritional value, the pumpkin is of great practical use for people of all times. None of the uses, however, is as amusing as the way it was used by the 18th-century New Englanders. Back then, men had their hair cut with the pumpkin shell placed on their head as a guide. Eventually, this practice gave rise to the expression “pumpkin head.” Nutritious and useful, this 45 fruit even tastes great no matter how you cook it—no wonder Americans see the pumpkin as an all-important fruit!

41. (A) has gone to (B) has come to (C) has been to (D) has got to 42. (A) signs (B) serves (C) marks (D) stews 43. (A) taken place (B) taking place (C) held (D) hold 44. (A) addition to (B) fertilizer in (C) explanation of (D) expression of 45. (A) brightly-shaped, round-colored (B) round-shaping, bright-coloring

[D] As a mother, I hope that my son will grow into a man of courage; 46 who is strong enough to face the moment when he is weak and afraid. Besides, he must 47 a high goal and do his level best to achieve it whatever the cost. 48 leading a life of ease and comfort, I hope his life is full of challenges so that he can learn to stand up in the storm. 49 , he needs a sense of humor, 50 he can get along well with and bring joy to people around him.

46. (A) that (B) and that (C) one (D) he 47. (A) set (B) perform (C) design (D) reach 48. (A) In spite of (B) For the purpose of (C) Regardless of (D) Instead of 49. (A) On the contrary (B) On top of that (C) As a result (D) In fact 50. (A) where (B) which (C) in that (D) with which

[E] The Deaflympics, the world’s oldest competition for athletes with disabilities, give deaf athletes a chance to participate in a top-notch international athletic competition that might 51 be closed to them. The Games, originally known as the International Silent Games, 52 around since 1924. They have not only promoted human rights for deaf people but also 53 a means of inspiration for the deaf community. Deaf people used to be viewed as being intellectually inferior and treated as social outcasts. The Games have shown that hearing has 54 bearing on intelligence or potential.

Unlike other sporting events 55 athletes rely on sounds to guide their actions, the Deaflympics have developed unique, visually oriented forms of play. Instead of whistles and starter pistols, flags and flashes of light are used to control play and to start races.

51. (A) thus (B) further (C) likewise (D) otherwise 52. (A) are (B) have been (C) has been (D) is being 53. (A) are (B) to be (C) were (D) been 54. (A) few (B) little (C) a few (D) a little

55. (A) which (B) how (C) that (D) where

IV. Reading Comprehension 6 %

[A] I was telling my son Johnny the story of the hare and the tortoise. At the end I said. “Son, remember slow and steady wins the race. Don’t you think there’s something to learn from the tortoise?”

He opened his eyes wide. “Do you mean next time when I’m entering for the 1500 meter race, I should wish that Bill and Tony and Marty would all fall asleep halfway?”

I was shocked. “But the tortoise didn’t wish the hare would fall asleep.” “He must have wished that,” Johnny said. “Otherwise how could he be so stupid as to race with the hare? He knew very well the hare ran a hundred times faster than he himself did.”

“He didn’t have such a wish,” I insisted. “He won the race by perseverance, by pushing on steadily.” Johnny thought for a while. “That’s a lie,” he said. “He won it because he was lucky. If the hare hadn’t happened to fall asleep, the tortoise would never have won the race. He could be as steady as you like, or a hundred times steadier, but he would never have won the race! That’s for sure.”

I gave up. Today’s children are not like what we used to be.

(From Focus on Reading) 56. Johnny believed that the tortoise _________________________.

(A) won the race by his own effort. (B) won the race by good luck.

(C) was not given a fair chance in the race. (D) in fact didn’t win the race.

57. The passage suggests that the writer’s generation _____________________ (A) hold the same opinions about life as Johnny’s generation.

(B) have different ways of thinking from Johnny’s generation. (C) are more realistic than Johnny’s generation.

[B] Women in beautiful red and black costumes with feathered headdresses dance joyfully with men in traditional black skirts. The simple dance steps and repetitive melodies of the music are fascinating, and as everyone joins hands and moves in a circle, the feeling of togetherness is unmistakable. Young and old come together to show respect to their ancestors and appreciation to the gods for a successful harvest. There’s always much music, dancing, feasting, and drinking of rice wine involved! Family and community are important at this time, and many Amis return home to their villages, just as the Chinese return home at Lunar New Year.

Mainly living on the coastal plains and in the valleys of Hualien and Taitung counties, the Amis are the largest of Taiwan’s aboriginal groups, making up over one-third of all the island’s native peoples. Interestingly, the Amis are a matrilineal society. This means that the men marry into the woman’s family, and it is also

daughters who inherit land and property. However, when it comes to public affairs, such as organizing the annual festival, the responsibilities lie firmly on the shoulders of the men. Each generation of males has specific roles to fulfill, with the elders deciding on the date. As it’s dependent on the harvest, in different areas the festival may fall anytime from July to September.

Each village also has its own rituals, and celebrations may last from one to seven days. The formal opening ceremony is only for men, with the village chief and elders singing holy songs to welcome the gods. But the festival as a whole is a lively time for everyone to participate in not only singing and dancing but also various contests of skill.

For some of the males of the group, the festival is even more significant as it coincides with rituals to welcome them to adulthood, meaning a higher status within the tribe. They may also join the pre-festival fishing expeditions, hopefully catching enough fish to impress the elders on their return. In fact, many of these young men are likely just as eager to show off their fishing skills to impress the ladies, since harvest festival is also a time for romance! On the final evening, when the men dance in a circle, each woman may step forward and give a love token to the man she likes. If he returns her affection, the couple leaves the circle to dance together.

(From English Digest, July 2009) 58. Which of the following would you NOT see at the Amis Harvest Festival?

(A) Men dancing in skirts.

(B) A large amount of alcohol being drunk.

(C) Aborigines playing traditional musical instruments. (D) People planting rice in the fields.

59. According to the article, what is TRUE about the Amis tribe? (A) They are the oldest aboriginal group in Taiwan.

(B) They own the largest amount of land in Taiwan.

(C) They are the only aborigine group to celebrate the harvest festival. (D) They are the largest aboriginal group in Taiwan.

60. What is mentioned as a feature of the festival? (A) A competition to eat the most fish. (B) A religious ritual to close the festival. (C) A romantic dance to pair up couples. (D) Ceremonies to praise the village elders.

61. The word “affection” in this passage means ________. (A) beauty

(B) love (C) costume (D) attraction

第二部份: 非選擇題 請在答案卷上作答 I. Vocabulary and Derivatives 20 %

1. My teacher always s s the importance of previewing our lessons, which he believes is more important than anything else.

2. After he moved near the railway lines, he found that the d g sound of the passing trains was nearly unbearable.

3. These sticks are especially suitable for camping and parties or concerts held at night, because once the lights are turned off, they g w in the dark!

4. The young man was not brave or c s; he was just totally unaware of fear in times of crisis.

5. I s t to persuade Daphne to break up with Paul, but she wouldn’t listen no matter how hard I tried. 6. There is no c e evidence to support your guess. You need more specific and definite facts to prove it. 7. The responsibility of a high school student is to develop academic skills and c __ e a mature personality. 8. After John showed the children the photos he took on the journey, the children couldn’t wait to hear him

d e what he had experienced.

9. Nowadays many people are very c l about politics. They don’t believe that politicians are willing to serve their country people and that they want nothing in return.

10. Her marriage is in trouble and she is desperately unhappy, but to maintain her d y and pride, she never tells others about it.

11. Children make jack-o-lanterns by first h wing out a pumpkin and then carving its side with different patterns and designs.

12. Bob sees himself as a slow learner, who has great d y understanding what the teacher says in class. 13. To the world’s a t, Chicago was the first city out of the bid to host the 2016 Olympics. This came as a

shock especially to Americans.

14. You should have the h y to admit your own mistakes and make an apology.

15. Andrew’s such a moody person. One minute he’s in extremely high s ts, and the next minute he’d feel terribly blue and depressed.

16. The newly-weds moved into their new house and begin to f h and decorate it in a French style. 17. Ted was badly i ed in a car accident, which made him unable to walk for months.

18. “Sally is all dressed up with a beautiful gown and jewelry, what’s the o n?” “She’s hosting a wedding banquet this evening.”

19. It is impossible to learn history well without any interest beyond the attempt to (memory) facts only. 20. Jessica has a (compassion) nature. She has pity for the sufferings and misfortunes of others.

II. Translation 14 % (每格 2%；一字 0.5%)

1. 雖然你轉進(transfer)這個班級才一個禮拜，不過你很快就會習慣這裡做事的方式 (way)。 Although it’s only been a week since you transferred to this class, you’ll soon

_______________________________ here.

2. 約翰試著要改變潔西卡，卻徒勞無功；她的人生觀(philosophy)就是不要把人生看得太嚴肅。 John tried _______________________ Jessica ______________________. (第二個空格用形容詞子句) 3. 知識的基石不在於認識別人，而在於認識自己。

The ________________________ not in knowing others __________________. 4. 大雨中，那位老計程車司機沒注意到在馬路中央躺著ㄧ隻垂死的狗。

In the heavy rain, the old taxi driver didn’t notice that __________________________ dog. 5. 對許多學生而言，與其說讀書是為了樂趣，還不如說是為了考試。

答案卷

Name: Class: No.:

I. Vocabulary and derivatives 20%

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 得分:

II. Translation 14 % (每格 2%；一字 0.5%)

答案卷

第一部份: 選擇題

1 – 10 DADBD ABDDC

11 – 20 CDBDA CCBAD

21 – 30 ABADB BDCCA

31 – 40 CBAAD BCACA

41 – 50 BCCAC CADBD

51 – 61 DBDBD BBDDCB

第二部份 : 非選擇題

Vocabulary and derivatives 20%

1. stresses 2. deafening 3. glow 4. courageous 5. sought

6. concrete 7. cultivate 8. describe 9. cynical 10. dignity

11. hollowing 12. difficulty 13. astonishment 14. humility 15. spirits amazement

16. furnish 17. injured 18. occasion 19. memorize 20. compassionate

II. Translation 14 % (每格 2%；一字 0.5%)

1. 雖然你轉進(transfer)這個班級才一個禮拜，不過你很快就會習慣這裡做事的方式 (way)。

Although it’s only been a week since you transferred to this class, you’ll soon get/be used/accustomed to the way we do things/things are done here.

5. 約翰試著要改變潔西卡，卻徒勞無功；她的人生觀(philosophy)就是不要把人生看得太嚴肅。

John tried in vain to change Jessica, whose philosophy is not to take life too seriously. (第二個空格用形 容詞子句)

6. 知識的基石不在於認識別人，而在於認識自己。

The foundation stone of knowledge lies not in knowing others but in knowing oneself/yourself/thyself. 7. 大雨中，那位老計程車司機沒注意到在馬路中央躺著ㄧ隻垂死的狗。

In the heavy rain, the old taxi driver didn’t notice that in the middle of the road lay a dying dog. 5. 對許多學生而言，與其說讀書是為了樂趣，還不如說是為了考試。

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98 學年度 第一學期 高二 第一次英聽測驗

I Best Response

1. Where is the location of the new shopping mall? A. It’s going to feature 100 shops.

B. It’s opening on September 25. C. It’s about eight stories tall.

D. It’s on Nanjing East Road.

2. You are one of my most intimate friends.

A. I’m glad we have such a close relationship.

B. I’m glad we had the chance to meet yesterday. C. I’m glad you think I’m a fun person to be with. D. I’m glad you have so many good friends. 3. I’m going on a trip next month, for academic purposes.

A. Shopping trips are my favorite kind. B. I’m glad you finally get to take a vacation. C. It’s great that you can see your family.

D. Educational trips are always interesting.

4. I think it’s time to replace our old TV, Dad. It’s not working.

A. OK, I’ll try to fix it sometime this week.

B. OK, we’ll start looking for a new one.

C. OK, we’ll ask our friends if they want it. D. OK, I’ll watch my favorite program tonight. 5. If you bargain with the vendors, you can usually

get a better price.

A. OK, then I will be rude to the vendors. B. OK, then I will pay whatever they want. C. OK, then I will refuse to buy their things.

D. OK, then I will try to get a good deal.

II Short Conversation

6.

M: I don’t know what to do about my son, Peter. W: Why? I thought he was a good kid.

M: Recently he has been rebelling against authority. W: Well, he’s a teenager. Many teenagers do that. M: I know, but it’s not an excuse to behave badly. W: I agree with you.

Q: Why is the man worried about his son?

A. Because he often disobeys adults.

B. Because he often fights with his friends. C. Because he often calls his siblings names. D. Because he often fails his courses in school. 7.

M: Did you enjoy the movie, Elisa?

W: Not really. I thought it was quite boring. M: That’s too bad. I enjoyed it.

W: What did you enjoy about it?

M: I thought the leading actress was great.

W: That’s true. She was the one exception to a rather disappointing movie.

Q: What did Elisa think about the movie?

A. She didn’t like any of it, especially the leading actress.

B. She didn’t like it, except for the leading actress.

C. She liked most of it, except for the leading actress.

D. She liked most of it, especially the leading actress.

8.

M: Lucy, what is the fastest way to travel to Kaohsiung?

W: Take the High Speed Rail, or HSR. It will whisk you to Kaohsiung in a little over 90 minutes. M: That’s amazing!

W: Yes. The HSR boasts speeds of up to 300 km/ hour.

M: Wow. I’ll go book my tickets today. W: Good idea. The fare isn’t cheap, though. Q: Why does the man want to take the HSR?

A. Because it is a cheap form of transportation. B. Because it is a good option for businessmen. C. Because it provides a very comfortable ride

and good food.

D. Because it will take him to his destination quickly.

III Short Talk

(For questions 9-10)

John became really passionate about movies while studying journalism in university. He has always enjoyed writing, but as he studied, he realized that he was much more interested in analyzing films critically than in reporting the news. John started a film blog, where he writes about new movies he sees. A lot of people read John’s blog, and now he often gets invited to special film screenings before a movie debuts. That way he can write film reviews before most people have seen the movie. He sends them to local newspapers so they can be printed. John hopes to be a successful film critic in the future.

9 What did John learn about in university? A. How to direct a movie.

B. How to make a website. C. How to find the best movies.

D. How to describe current events.

10. What does John write about on the Internet? A. Films he wants to see next.

B. His favorite newspapers.

C. His opinions on movies.