彰化縣私立精誠中學105 學年度第一學期第二次段考高二英語科試題 請將選擇題畫記在答案卡上，另附翻譯手寫卷一張
Vocabulary 15%
1. Phoebe’s dream is to become a(n) ________ who helps introduce Taiwan to the world. (A) academic (B) admission (C) arithmetic (D) ambassador
2. The demand for surgeons has ________ the supply. In the future, patients may need to wait for several days to receive an operation. (A) exceeded (B) succeed (C) excessive (D) succumbed
3. Ted ________ himself to be innocent, yet all the evidences are against him. (A) deposited (B) defined (C) declared (D) desperate
4. Mount Vesuvius ________ in the year 79 A.D., and the huge amount of ash that came out covered the city of Pompeii. (A) emerged (B) erupted (C) envied (D) encountered
5. Jenny thought that she could finish the assignment before it was due, but it turned out just the ________. She failed to hand it on time. (A) preserve (B) conserve (C) reverse (D) reserve
6. Denny is a ________ friend. He is always nice to me and has never lied to me. (A) genuine (B) genius (C) generously (D) genus
7. Ross drinks this coke because of his favorite artist’s ________. (A) employment (B) enrichment (C) embarrassment (D) endorsement
8. With a good ________ of both Chinese and English, Miss Lin was assigned the task of oral interpretation for the visiting American delegation. (A) demand (B) command (C) commerce (D) conviction
9. It is thought _________ for Chinese to give a white envelope in a wedding. (A) offensive (B) defensive (C) aggressive (D) persuasive
10. The rapid increase of customers will bring our shop ________ profit. (A) cautious (B) enormously (C) tremendous (D) jealous
11. There have been many messages containing false news recently. Don’t ________ these lies or you will be misled. (A) get into (B) buy into (C) get at (D) come to
12. To live up to his parents’ expectations, Jim majored in medicine ________ arts. (A) in connection with (B) in preference to (C) in turn (D) in regard to
13. The singer’s last appearance on TV was her performance of her most famous song, ________ on the piano. (A) mocked (B) catered (C) denied (D) accompanied
14. To prevent terrorist attacks, the security guards at the airport check all luggage carefully to see if there are any ________ items or other dangerous objects. (A)
exploded (B) experimental (C) expressive (D) explosive
15. Mary and Jane often fight over trifles. Their ________ arises mainly from their different tastes in music.
(A) destiny (B) display (C) dispute (D) distribute Grammar 10%
16. Which is Correct? (A) It is thought unlucky to break a mirror in some cultures.
(B) The coffee of the café is more expensive than the convenience store. (C) Lenny is taller than any other girls in his family.
(D) Whatever you look at it, stealing things is not right.
17. ________ you go, there are buildings in Romanic, Baroque, and Rococo styles that were popular hundreds of years ago.
(A) Whatever (B) Somewhat (C) Wherever (D) However
18. The teacher hopes ________ reads the article will be inspired. (A) whichever (B) whatever (C) whoever (D) whenever
19. There are few of us ________ admire your achievement. (A) as (B) but (C) don’t (D) X
20. Return the dictionary to ________ name is on it. (A) whatever (B) whichever (C) whenever (D) whosever
21. The chair ________ you are sitting is broken. (A) which (B) on which (C) what (D) that
22. It is not until Truman reached his office ________ today is Sunday. (A) did he realize (B) had he realized (C) that he realized (D) that he had realized
23. Our food products are all organic and homemade, unlike ________ some other food
companies. (A) that of (B) those of (C) that is (D) what is
24. The island is surrounded by about 5000 other islands, some of ________ are just rocks sticking out of the ground.
(A) which (B) them (C) that (D) those
25. Which is CORRECT? (A) Grace’s uncle proposed that she applies for the top university. (B) The bank demands that the card slave pays off the debt before the end of this month. (C) The police insisted that the witness questioned in a secret place. 1
(D) The elderly lady demanded that the children leave her garden immediately. Cloze Test 15%
Nowadays, low-priced flight to any foreign country makes traveling abroad no longer a daydream. However, to easily get to the destination is one thing; to make the trip enjoyable is another. The followings are some __26__ rules. First, never raise your voice with a view to __27__ yourself __27__. Second, study the main religion of the country you plan to visit. Third, avoid __28__ topics of conversation. Also keep in mind that in many cultures, it is thought a taboo to display affection in public. __30__, doing some research in advance before going to __30__ country you plan to visit can never be wrong.
26. (A) funeral (B) fantastic (C) frantic (D) fundamental
27. (A) make; understanding (B) make; understood (C) making; understanding (D) making; understood
28. (A) sentimental (B) scenic (C) sensitive (D) significant 29. (A) After all (B) All in all (C) As a result (D) No matter what 30. (A) wherever (B) however (C) whichever (D) whenever
In a world __31__ by brand names, more and more people are losing their sense of identity. A recent survey showed that brand names play a more important role in influencing people’s shopping choices than __32__ factor. One main reason is the commercial advertising __33__ celebrities. Many people try to increase their confidence by wearing, using or eating brand-name items; __34__, such phenomenon reflects a person’s lack of self-confidence. Sadly, these days, a __35__ of teenagers who like to wear brand-name clothes express themselves by what they wear on the outside.
31. (A) overwhelming (B) overwhelmed (C) overwhelms (D) which overwhelms 32. (A) all the other (B) any other (C) another (D) the others
33. (A) featured (B) which featuring (C) features (D) featuring 34. (A) ironically (B) originally (C) tremendously (D) suitably 35. (A) major (B) minor (C) majority (D) minority
Charlie Chaplin was an English actor who __36__ in the “silent era,” a period of time when motion pictures grew to full maturity. Charlie Chaplin made his __37__ when he was five. __38__, it was an accident. One night, he went to the theater where his mother worked. On that very night, his mother gave a terrible performance and the audience mocked her by booing and laughing. In a(n) __39__ to save this situation, the stage manager __40__ the idea of letting Chaplin take his mother’s place, and his performing career started at that moment.
36. (A) came in handy (B) see the light (C) rose to fame (D) get at the cause 37. (A) debate (B) defend (C) debut (D) defeat
38. (A) Nevertheless (B) Although (C) Namely (D) What’s more 39. (A) attribute (B) attempt (C) attachment (D) attitude
40. (A) came across (B) set out (C) sow the seed of (D) came up with
Match 10%
41. The front is in _______ great ________ medical workers.
42. The man’s white teeth were ________ sharp _________ his dark skin. 43. The citizens voted _________ cutting property tax.
44. The country set up a monument _________ the heroes.
45. When pulled up by the police, Ray told the police that he had no idea when the law was ________.
46. The football team was ________ good ________ in the first half. 47. They use plastic to make toys _________ wood or metal.
48. The baseball game carried on _________ the heavy rain.
49. People often estimate value _________ money. However, expensive things are not always worthy.
50. Though Mr. Peterson is my teacher, ________, he is my best friend.
A. in terms of B. in honor of C. in operation D. in spite of E. in; shape AB. in place of AC. in favor of AD. in；need
of
AE. in； contrast
to
BC. in vain BD. in a sense BE. in turn
篇章結構 5%
All advertising includes an attempt to persuade. 5 1 Even if an advertisement claims to be purely informational, it still has persuasion at its core. The ad informs the consumers with one purpose: to get the consumer to like the brand and, on that basis, to eventually buy the brand. Without this persuasive intent, communication about a product might be news, but it would not be advertising.
Advertising can be persuasive communication not only about a product but also an idea or a person. 52 Although political ads are supposed to be concerned with the public welfare, they are paid for and they all have a persuasive intent. 53 A Bush campaign ad, for instance, did not ask anyone to buy anything, yet it attempted to persuade American citizens to view George Bush
favorably. 54 Critics of President Clinton’s health care plan used advertising to influence lawmakers and defeat the government’s plan.
55 For instance, the international organization Greenpeace uses advertising to get their message out. In the ads, they warn people about serious pollution problems and the urgency of protecting the environment. They, too, are selling something and trying to make a point.
(A) Political advertising is one example.
(B) To put it another way, ads are communication designed to get someone to do something. (C) Advertising can be the most important source of income for the media through which it is
conducted.
(D) They differ from commercial ads in that political ads “sell” candidates rather than commercial goods.
(E) Aside from campaign advertising, political advertising is also used to persuade people to support or oppose proposals.
(AB) In addition to political parties, environmental groups and human rights organizations also buy advertising to persuade people to accept their way of thinking.
Reading Comprehension 20%
The world’s largest rodent is the capybara. And with the possible exception of Mickey Mouse, they are also the most loveable and cutest of all rodents. Although they make perfect pets to some people, they have huge teeth and are known to occasionally bite; therefore, they are not suitable for those who have little children at home.
In fact, Japanese are also huge fans of capybaras, and in Japan, they are one of the most popular attractions at zoos. About 35 years ago, a zookeeper at Izu Shaboten Park in Japan was cleaning out the zoo’s capybara enclosure. He was using a hot water hose, and a few warm steamy puddles began to form. The capybara immediately began to splash about in the water. The
zookeeper knew that the capybara loved water, but because it was winter, they were reluctant to swim in their swimming pool’s ice cold water. The zookeeper then came up with the idea that has since been taken up by about 20 other zoos throughout Japan – hotsprings for capybaras.
Since then on, the sight of several cuter-than-cute capybaras playing in hot, steamy water has created a capybara craze that continues to this very day. Then, the Izu Shanboten park decided to open the Capybara Rainbow Plaza. That’s where visitors have the opportunity to put on their swimsuits and bathe with the capybaras in a huge hot spring. Of course, they have to pay! 56. What is a capybara?
(A) A large rodent. (B) A smelly rat.
(C) A miniature pig. (D) A relative of Mickey Mouse. 57. What can be inferred from this article?
(A) Capybaras can be perfect pets.
(B) Capybaras have huge claws and scratch everything. (C) All capybaras in Japan can enjoy hot springs.
(D) Capybaras are very cute but not suitable for everyone.
58. According to the article, why did the Izu Shaboten Park open the Capybara Rainbow Plaza? (A) To make more money.
(B) To allow more people to enjoy hot springs. (C) To make the capybaras more famous.
(D) To promote capybaras and encourage people to keep them as pets.
You’ve most likely heard the news by now: A car-commuting, desk-bound, TV-watching lifestyle can be harmful to our health. All the time that we spend rooted in the chair is linked to increased risks of so many deadly diseases that experts have named this modern-day health epidemic the “sitting disease.”
Sitting for too long slows down the body’s metabolism and the way enzymes break down our fat reserves, raising both blood sugar levels and blood pressure. Small amounts of regular activity, even just standing and moving around, throughout the day is enough to bring the increased levels back down. And those small amounts of activity add up—30 minutes of light activity in two or three-minute bursts can be just as effective as a half-hour block of exercise. But without that activity, blood sugar levels and blood pressure keep creeping up, steadily damaging the inside of the arteries and increasing the risk of diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and other serious diseases. In essence, fundamental changes in biology occur if you sit for too long.
But wait, you’re a runner. You needn’t worry about the harm of a sedentary lifestyle because you exercise regularly, right? Well, not so fast. Recent studies show that people spend an average of 64 hours a week sitting, whether or not they exercise 150 minutes a week as recommended by World Health Organization (WHO). Regular exercisers, furthermore, are found to be about 30 percent less active on days when they exercise. Overall, most people simply aren’t exercising or moving around enough to counteract all the harm that can result from sitting nine hours or more a day.
Scared straight out of your chair? Good. The remedy is as simple as standing up and taking activity breaks.
59. What is the purpose of this passage? 3
(A) To point out the challenges of the modern lifestyle. (B) To discuss how a modern epidemic may spread quickly. (C) To explore the effects of regular exercise to our body.
(D) To explain the threat to our health from long hours of sitting.
60. What does the word “sedentary” in the third paragraph most likely mean?
(A) Modern. (B) Risky. (C) Inactive. (D) Epidemic.
61. What is the best way to bring down high blood sugar level and blood pressure? (A) Exercising for 150 minutes or more every week.
(B) Getting rid of the habit of car commuting and TV watching. (C) Interrupting sitting time with light activity as often as possible.
(D) Standing or moving around for at least two or three minutes every day. 62. Which of the following may be inferred about those who do serious exercise?
(A) They often live longer than those who don’t exercise.
(B) They tend to stand or move around less on days they work out. (C) They generally spend less time sitting than those who are inactive.
(D) They usually do not meet the standard of exercise recommended by WHO.
Most parents and educators in Taiwan think playing video games is nothing but a waste of time. However, playing these games is considered a sport by some, and that there is fortune and fame to be had for those good enough to succeed in the competitive world known as e-sports. Taking off at around 2000s, when South Korea became the first country to embrace e-sports,
which usually take the form of multiplayer video-game competitions. These are broadcast live, both on the Internet and on TV, and the winners of these tournaments can receive large cash prizes and lucrative endorsement deals.
Being a professional –sports player may sound like a dream job to many, but it actually involves a lot of hard work. Top e-sports players not only practice up to 12 hours a day but they also work out regularly so that they can prevent burnout and be better prepared for marathon gaming sessions. Besides, they should be equipped with good mental skills as well as
coordination. In real-time strategy games (RTS), gamers can play solo or on a team, and they must skillfully plan their moves ahead of time to beat their opponents. When on a team, players must have excellent communication skills and be able to work well with others. It’s clear that it takes a lot of skill and dedication to become a top player. Therefore, next time, don’t say playing video games is nothing but a waste of time again.
63. How long has competitive gaming been around for? (A) Decades. (B) Since 2000.
(C) Centuries. (D) It doesn’t mention.
64. According to the article, what can we infer about top e-sports players? (A) They stay indoors and are lack of time doing exercise.
(B) They play solo and don’t like to team up with others.
(C) It’s difficult for them to communicate with others face to face. (D) They know how and when to give commands in a game. 65. According to the article, which is NOT true?
(A) E-sports usually take the form of single-player video-game competitions (B) Top e-sports players can be rich and famous.
(C) RTS players must plan their moves ahead of time to beat their opponents. (D) We can watch e-sports via the Internet and on TV.
Translation 10%
66. 對 Shawn 而言，台灣的 3C 產品優於韓國。( superior) 3% 67. Bob 直到失去健康才知道健康的重要性。(Not until) 3%
68. Jason 和他的雙胞胎弟弟很不一樣。前者有很多朋友，後者很安靜。4%
