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彰化縣精誠高級中學 107學年度第二學期 高二第一次段考英語科試卷
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範圍: 三民第三冊1~4, 文法10, 片語19~20高二
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第一部分
I. Vocabulary and Phrases (15%)
1. Because Jason his parents’ warnings and spent so much money on unnecessary luxuries, he is in huge debt now. (A) alerted (B) paced (C) disregarded (D) labored 2. Recently, the UN has made a(n) to tax the sale of meat in order to reduce its
consumption and, in turn, slow down global warming.
(A) staff (B) export (C) priesthood (D) recommendation
3. At the end of the summit between Kim Jong Un and US President Donald Trump in the Vietnamese capital of Hanoi, nether of the two countries . As a result, no peace agreement was reached. (A) campaigned (B) countered (C) compromised (D) captured 4. Undoubtedly, a Pulitzer Prize is one of the most honors for people who work in
journalism in the U.S. (A) coveted (B) retired (C) imprisoned (D) struck 5. This year, the art fair held in Taipei attracted a large number of visitors through the widespread
media it has received. (A) humanity (B) pedestrian (C) academy (D) exposure 6. Bernie Sanders and supported the nationalization of most major industries,
including energy companies, factories, and banks, when he was a leading member of a self-described “radical political party” in the 1970s.
(A) opposed (B) advocated (C) declined (D) rejection
7. In Chinese culture, the of desire for luxury was emphasized and people were taught frugality and simplicity.
(A) injection (B) repression (C) interpretation (D) mission
8. The speech not only pointed out the blind spots most people had but also made me think about what justice really meant.
(A) magnetic (B) universal (C) illuminating (D) perilous
9. With more and more people moving to the city, several of its old sections will be into blocks of new apartment buildings.
(A) converted (B) compelled (C) cherished (D) captivated
10. Kim replied with that it was the least he could do for us when we thanked him for his generous assistance. (A) attainment (B) excess (C) raid (D) modesty 11. Even though I hadn’t seen my aunt for several years, I recognized her when
coming across her at the airport. (A) instantly (B) currently (C) dizzily (D) simply 12. My boss has been absent from work for a few days his father’s death.
(A) now that (B) no wonder (C) on account of (D) in spite of
13. The citizens seemed a bit as they listened to the radio for the news of the election results. (A) on occasion (B) on edge (C) on the go (D) on the off chance
14. The differences among the people in this country have been in recent years. (A) picked up (B) paid off (C) patched up (D) dropped off
15. When the old woman heard the news that her daughter died yesterday, she and was sent to the hospital to receive treatment immediately.
(A) passed by (B) passed through (C) passed away (D) passed out
II. Grammar (10%)
16. I was interviewed by the manager _____ I thought was one of your relatives. (A) whom (B) who (C) whoever (D) what
17. I spent my summer vacation in Kenting, _____ is in the south of Taiwan. (A) where (B) that (C) in which (D) which
18. Mozart is considered one of the most talented musicians _____ ever lived. (A) which (B) whom (C) that (D) who
19. The telephone has changed beyond recognition lately, so it has become totally different from _____ before in both form and function.
(A) which it was (B) what it was (C) what it had (D) what was 20. When it comes to Egypt, people will think of pyramids and mummies, both of _____ are
just rocks sticking out of the ground. (A) them (B) they (C) which (D) those 21. We visited Disneyland on a weekday, _____ we enjoyed seeing many kinds of shows.
(A) why (B) which (C) where (D) when
22. Don’t let the children read such books _____ will do harm to them. (A) as (B) which (C) but (D) than
23. A truly successful man shares what he has with _____ needs it. (A) whatever (B) whoever (C) whomever (D) whosever 24. Choose the CORRECT sentence.
(A) The ladder which I was standing began to slip. (B) There is no rule that has some exceptions.
(C) I am thankful for Mr. Smith, who kindness gave me strength.
(D) Falling on the seventeenth of March, St. Patrick’s Day is a significant holiday in the West.
25. Choose the INCORRECT sentence.
(A) Max has the energy with which he can finish a difficult job. (B) All which we have to do is sit inside and study.
(C) Don’t ask what others can do for you, but ask what you can do for them.
(D) There is little doubt that happiness has become a burning issue for people of all ages in different phases of their lives.
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III. Cloze Test (20%)
(1) One evening, I was shopping at a supermarket with my eye caught by a boy 26 his father’s sleeve and said, “Dad, let’s get this coffee. There is a mark on the package, which means the farmers can get a fair deal.” In addition, the child picked up some bananas with Fairtrade marks on them, talking enthusiastically about how buying this fruit would help banana farmers. From this incident, I feel great to see that the next generation has already gotten used to the idea of fair trade. Obviously, it is right that the farmers who work day in, day out in the fields should get a fair price.
Then, when I stayed right there in the supermarket, my mind 27 ten years to a painful memory of my first visit to Costa Rica. That day, I met Carlos there, unexpectedly finding out 28 life was like for workers in the banana industry. He, a former banana worker, had lost his sight and suffered from infertility because of DBCP, a chemical used to kill pests and boost harvests. Feeling sympathetic over what he had experienced, I asked Carlos if he felt like giving a message to people who bought bananas from Costa Rica. He responded, “Bananas indeed carry a high cost in our country. We do ask that people who buy bananas 29 of the harmful result, so we can have a banana industry 30 nature and with humans in the future. That is, we hope to continue producing bananas; most important of all, we hope to continue doing so in humane and ecologically sound living conditions.”
26. (A) tugging at (B) justified in (C) bound for (D) competing with 27. (A) stemmed from (B) flashed back (C) settled down (D) slaved away 28. (A) when (B) how (C) what (D) where
29. (A) conscious (B) being conscious (C) are conscious (D) be conscious 30. (A) in case of (B) in accord with (C) in excess of (D) in search for (2) The Food Standards Agency in the U.K. has come up with an idea called “traffic light
labeling.” By using something people 31 , this labeling system warns them of risky nutrients. In daily life, it’s not difficult to understand traffic light labeling. Most people know that green, amber, and red stand for low, medium, and high amounts of fat, saturated fat, sugar, and salt in one serving. Several aspects of this system have made it successful. First, the symbols used in this system are recognizable immediately, even to children. Accordingly, consumers can know at a single glance if the food products they are buying might increase their risk of developing 32 disease, Furthermore, this system can be applied worldwide so that people don’t have to worry about language barriers. Aside from the U.K., many other European countries have introduced this system.
There is 33 to this system, however. People in the food industry complain this way of labeling food is too simplistic and 34 the system doesn’t give accurate figures to indicate nutrition facts. When facing this argument, those who support the traffic light labeling system say that being simple is the core of this approach. People sometimes tend to skip
nutrition facts, for they require time to know more about them. This system makes finding information about food effortless, lest any consumer 35 what he or she needs to know. 31. (A) are reluctant to (B) look up to (C) have potential for (D) are familiar with 32. (A) obese-unrelated (B) obesity-unrelated (C) obesity-related (D) obese-related 33. (A) opposition (B) dependence (C) captivity (D) disclosure
34. (A) where (B) that (C) which (D) when 35. (A) ignoring (B) ignores (C) ignore (D) ignored
(3) St. Patrick’s life is 36 by numerous legends. One of these is that Patrick used the shamrock to explain the Trinity in his sermons. He claimed that the shamrock, with three round leaves on each stem, 37 a perfect example of how the Father, the Son, and the Spirit could all exist as separate elements of the same entity. From then on, his followers would like 38 the custom of wearing a shamrock. Therefore, both the color green and the shamrock have turned into the traditional icons of the day.
Originally, St. Patrick’s Day is a religious time, but it 39 into more of a secular holiday recently. People watch parades, hold festivals, wear green clothes, drink green beer, and so forth to observe this special day. In Ireland, children even have a tradition of pinching their friends who don’t wear green on this day!
Nowadays, St. Patrick’s Day is commemorated not only in Ireland but also around the world. Irish immigrants celebrate it to remember their roots 40 other people celebrate it to welcome the beginning of spring. Whatever the reason may be, St. Patrick’s Day is definitely one of the cultural treasures for all humankind.
36. (A) devoured (B) surrounded (C) enrolled (D) obtained 37. (A) kept off (B) blacked out (C) served as (D) lived with 38. (A) to adopt (B) adopted (C) adopting (D) adopt 39. (A) evolves (B) is evolved (C) evolving (D) has evolved 40. (A) since (B) if (C) unless (D) while
(4) The Klementinum library, a beautiful example of baroque architecture, was voted one of the most beautiful and magnificent libraries in the world. First opened in 1722 as part of the Jesuit university, it 41 over 20,000 books, which have come into the library from the beginning of the 17th century.
The interior of the baroque library has remained 42 since the 18th century. In the hall,
the ceiling is decorated with paintings, mainly portraits of saints and those funding the university. At the head of the hall hangs a portrait of Emperor Joseph II 43 collected the books from libraries that were to be shut down. 44 is remarkable and cannot be missed is the collection of geographical and astronomical globes in the center of the library. Among the globes are amazing astronomical clocks, which visitors say are must-sees.
Great news worth mentioning is that the library has recently 45 some historical books 45 Google for digitization. These books will soon be available in a digital library
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41. (A) manufactures (B) pampers (C) houses (D) endures 42. (A) intact (B) extinct (C) voracious (D) insensitive 43. (A) that (B) who (C) , who (D) he
44. (A) It (B) That (C) The thing (D) What 45. (A) borrowed; from (B) provided; for (C) supplied; with (D) based; on
IV. Matching (10%)
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In 1952, a former British intelligence officer named Ian Fleming (1908-64) created a fictional character—James Bond. Fleming’s inspiration for Bond’s character came partly from his own experience 46 in WWII. He built Bond’s character 47 his own personality and on spies he had met during the war. In total, Fleming wrote twelve novels and two series of short stories featuring Bond. The character caught a filmmaker’s attention, and later James Bond’s film 48 came in 1962.
To countless moviegoers, 007 is quite real. He is a sophisticated man—tall, slim, multilingual, always traveling the world in 49 . Bond’s colorful world of cars, casinos, and caviar is sexy and luxurious. He works for the British Secret Service, or MI6, defeating his enemies 50 his sharp wit and fancy weapons. Sometimes Bond saves the day with his charm, intelligence, and spying skills; at 51 times, it’s an arsenal of advanced technology that saves him.
Many other movies, television, radio, comics, video games, and novels have mentioned Bond. The 007 series is 52 a man; moreover, it’s become a cultural phenomenon. 53 his emergence on the silver screen, half a dozen 54 actors have portrayed the character in their own ways. When 55 in his signature tuxedo with a gun in hand, James Bond is the same stylish man that he was over a half century ago.
(A) style (B) more than just (C) since (D) serving (E) charismatic (AB) based on (AC) dressed (AD) other (AE) debut (BC) with
V. Sentence Structure (5%)
Most of you study “English” every year in secondary school. 56 How should you choose? We recommend that you look for courses that will teach you how to read critically and analytically.
We hope that by the time you arrive at college, you will have gone beyond the books you have been required to read into areas of your own interest. Authors vary in the social classes they explore, in the sort of characters they invent, and in how they tell a story. 57 In at least one area, let your reading be as deep as you can make it. For example, read five novels of one author and see how the formal explorations of fictional possibilities within the novels change in the
course of the author’s life. 58 The important thing is to read as much as you can, to find authors that you enjoy and investigate their work, to browse in libraries and bookstores and pick up new books that interest you, and to think critically about how your favorite writers differ from each other in content and in form. If you enjoy poetry, memorize poems until you carry them around inside your head. 59 You cannot bring to college more valuable a possession than a mind well-stocked from reading. 60 Every good writer was a good reader first.
(A) You will think differently about them once they are truly yours. (B) But the content of English courses varies widely.
(C) Or, if your particular interest is a topical one, range through a couple of countries and centuries to see how your topic changes over space and time.
(D) Your reading should lead to reflections on these differences.
(E) Just as speaking is modeled on hearing, so writing is modeled on reading.
VI. Reading Comprehension (12%)
(1) For over three decades, cancer has remained the leading cause of death in Taiwan. At the top of the list are cancers of the trachea, bronchus, and lung. These diseases are typically related to smoking cigarettes, and it has been common knowledge for many years that using tobacco products can cause a variety of cancers. While a much lower proportion of Taiwanese people smoke these days than in previous generations, there are still close to 30% of men who do so. Surprisingly, even though less than 4% of all women smoke, lung cancer remains the leading cause of death among this gender as well. In fact, 90% of the women who suffer from the disease claim they have never smoked a cigarette in their life. Here the problem is that another cause of lung cancer may be living or working with smokers and thus being exposed to second-hand smoke. In one study conducted in 2018, over one-quarter of all women in Taiwan were regularly exposed to second-hand smoke. Cooking in a poorly-ventilated environment can also increase people’s risk of having lung cancer.
While lung cancer is the biggest cause of cancer death in Taiwan, liver cancer and colorectal cancer are number two and three on the list, respectively. Colorectal cancer happens to be the fastest-growing type of cancer and is also linked to cigarette smoking, but alcohol consumption, a poor diet, obesity, and genetic factors are associated with it as well. As the population of Taiwan steadily grows older, it seems inevitable that the number of people diagnosed with serious cancers will increase each year. However, people should be encouraged to make healthier lifestyle choices and get more exercise in order to enjoy the longest and fullest life possible.
61. According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true? (A) Cancer has recently been named the leading cause of death in Taiwan. (B) More people die in Taiwan each year from lung cancer than liver cancer.
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62. According to the passage, why may those women who do not smoke suffer from lung cancer? (A) They are exposed to a great deal of air pollution.
(B) They may live with somebody who smokes. (C) They seldom cook their own food at home. (D) They may work with some lung cancer patients.
63. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a possible cause of colorectal cancer? (A) Being very overweight. (B) Drinking alcohol.
(C) Smoking cigarettes. (D) Dieting too much.
(2) Most people have read or at least heard of the novel Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. It tells of a girl named Alice who falls down a rabbit hole into a fantasy world, where she meets some peculiar creatures and goes on a series of remarkable adventures. Yet few people know that this popular and influential novel was actually written by an English mathematician, Charles Dodgson, under the pen name Lewis Carroll. Despite his brilliant mind, this Oxford lecturer had a difficult childhood because he was partially deaf and often spoke with a stammer. It is said that he tended to stammer when talking to people his own age but felt free and could speak fluently around children. When he was telling stories to children, he would not stammer as he usually did with adults. He often told stories to the three young daughters of his fellow scholar, Henry Liddell. One of these girls, Alice, later became the inspiration for the heroine of his most popular work,
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.
Although Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland appears to be a book for children, its characters, situations, and themes carry deeper meanings that can be appreciated by people of all ages. Above all there is the lesson that life may sometimes seem to be a meaningless puzzle that cannot be solved. Indeed, Alice encounters a series of puzzles that seem to have no clear solutions, reflecting the fact that sometimes life frustrates our expectations. For example, she tries to understand the Caucus game, solve the Mad Hatter’s riddle, and understand the Queen’s ridiculous croquet game, but all in vain. Thus she comes to learn that sometimes there is no logic in the situations we encounter. This is believed to represent Carroll’s own views regarding the strangeness of life. In fact, through the course of her adventures, Alice often changes in size, becoming larger or smaller. She finds these physical changes very upsetting, even traumatic. This may symbolize the changes that we go through during puberty, a period in our lives when we have little control of our own bodies. Alice’s creator may also have intended for this to mean leaving our carefree childhood behind and entering the challenging world of adulthood.
64. What is the passage mainly about?
(A) A detailed description of the story Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.
(B) A few of the reasons why Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland became so popular. (C) A logical explanation for why Lewis Carroll enjoyed writing stories for children. (D) An introduction to the author of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and its motifs. 65. Based on the passage, which of the following is NOT true of Lewis Carroll?
(A) He could not speak fluently and clearly. (B) He had some hearing problems.
(C) He was smart but he wasn’t happy in his childhood. (D) He never felt happy when he was with children.
66. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT a major theme of Alice’s
Adventures in Wonderland?
(A) Life is like a meaningless puzzle to which there are no obvious solutions. (B) Physical changes are inevitable but acceptable experiences for teenagers.
(C) Children may feel they are losing control of their own bodies during adolescence. (D) Sometimes people and events may have no logic or meaning.
