彰化縣精誠中學 107 學年度第二學期 高一英文 第一次月考 I. 文意字彙 (一題一分)
1. The constitution gives the president the to issue executive orders and declare war on other countries.
(A) authority (B) reality (C) complexity (D) criticism 2. The audience watched in as the strongman pulled an aircraft with his teeth and a
rope, setting a new world record.
(A) own (B) woe (C) owe (D) awe
3. Surveys show about half of young European adults still live with their parents. Economic factors are to blame for the rise of “the generation.”
(A) continuous (B) brilliant (C) absolute (D) dependent
4. It is believed that North Korea has made in building nuclear bombs. It has posed serious threats to the neighboring countries.
(A) isolation (B) progress (C) features (D) reflection 5. Many people think that there is too much on television and that after watching it,
children tend to start fights with others more easily.
(A) violence (B) animation (C) aviation (D) villain
6. Stepmothers are often portrayed as in folklore, which causes people to hold a negative stereotype.
(A) loyal (B) luxurious (C) wicked (D) prompt
7. On August 21, 2017, people in the US outside to watch the total solar eclipse, a rare astronomical phenomenon that occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth.
(A) flocked (B) overcame (C) insisted (D) contacted
8. Steve is a diligent student; he rarely loses in his classes.
(A) information (B) concentration (C) academy (D) arrangement 9. Being a parent is a(n) job, but it is rewarding as well.
(A) alike (B) imaginative (C) separate (D) challenging 10. After the serious accident, the car was damaged beyond .
(A) appreciation (B) dependence (C) recognition (D) anxiety 11. Ken gave up the opportunity to work abroad because he knew he couldn’t endure the
from his family.
(A) tension (B) emergency (C) separation (D) crush
12. The reporter was given special to the mayor and allowed to interview him. He gained an exclusive report.
(A) term (B) device (C) application (D) access
13. The bridge is too old and needs to be for heavy trucks.
(A) developed (B) strengthened (C) delayed (D) appreciated 14. Several months after listening to a(n) speech, Pete Gentry in North Carolina rescued
his brother who was choking on food, by using the method taught by the speaker. (A) informative (B) imaginative (C) furious (D) insulted
II. 文法 (一題一分)
15. There are some wounds on John. He with his classmates this morning.
(A) must battle (B) may have battled (C) should battle (D) cannot battle 16. John have gone to Australia because I met him just now.
(A) cannot (B) shouldn’t (C) must (D) needn’t
17. Many students study hard pass the exam. John is no exception. He studies hard he should fail in the exam.
(A) so that/ lest (B) so as to/ lest (C) lest/ and (D) in order to/ and 18. It is surprising that Mary such a foolish thing yesterday. She think twice before
making any decision next time.
(A) should have done/ had better (B) cannot do/ may well (C) might have done/ need to (D) should do/ is used to
19. You smoke. Cigarettes are killing you.
(A) need not (B) wouldn’t (C) must not (D) won’t
20. Choose a CORRECT sentence. (A) I cannot but telling the truth.
(B) You cannot emphasize the importance of health too much. (C) The restaurant can’t have been very good. It’s always empty.
(D) In a few weeks’ time, you can be able to type up to 60 words a minute. 21. Choose a WRONG sentence.
(A) I needn’t have gotten up so early; I don’t have to go to school today. (B) Andy may have come when I was out last night.
(C) The contest is coming. May he wins first place. (D) If it should rain, the picnic will be put off.
22. I don’t know whether he is a good guy or not, but he might .
(A) do (B) could (C) be (D) is
III. 片語 (請忽略大小寫、動詞三態變化，每個答案只能用一次，一題一分) A. break though B. bring in C. call off D. call on E. care for AB. carry off AC. come to AD. come down with AE. compete with BC. cut down on
23. The best athletes from all over the world one another in the Olympic Games. 24. Though the soldiers were surrounded, they managed to the enemy’s lines. 25. When Miyazaki was six, his mother a lung infection, and this continued until his
teenage years.
26. Because of his mother’s illness, Miyazaki had to his two younger brothers. 27. After a long negotiation, the two parties eventually an agreement.
28. Due to worsening weather, the rescue team decided to the search.
29. The heavy drinker has tried to drinking. He used to drink ten bottles of beer a day; now he only has one a day.
30. The country advanced technology to promote the development of agriculture. 31. Trying to arouse public awareness, the government people to protect the
IV. 課文綜合測驗 (一題一分) (A)
In the English language, there are many expressions 32 certain animals. Therefore, animal imagery can be found in many English expressions, and it has given color to this language. For instance, we describe a person as “a busy bee” since a bee is usually 33 a hard-working worker. When you call someone a chicken, you mean that the person is a(n) 34 and doesn’t have enough courage to do something. “As proud as a peacock” is another animal-related phrase to describe a person who is too proud of himself or herself.
35 the examples above, there are other expressions containing animal imagery. A student was “as quiet as a mouse” in front of his teacher after 36 on the exam. Because he ruined the reputation of his class, we can say “He was the black 37 in his class” and this kind of figure of speech is 38 . 39 you have discovered, the use of animal imagery indeed plays an important role in language. It not only makes a language fun to learn, but also helps language learners understand better about the culture 40 the history behind the language after learning these expressions.
32. (A) to associate with (B) relating to (C) connecting with (D) concerning 33. (A) thought of as (B) taken to (C) considered as (D) referred to
34. (A) cruelty (B) crowd (C) circus (D) coward
35. (A) In addition (B) Rather than (C) Apart from (D) Moreover 36. (A) he was caught to cheat (B) being caught cheating (C) he has been cheated
(D) he caught to be cheated
37. (A) sheep (B) horse (C) elephant (D) leopard
38. (A) personification (B) contrast (C) metaphor (D) simile
39. (A) When (B) As (C) If (D) Because
40. (A) instead of (B) except for (C) as well as (D) nothing but (B)
First dates usually end up 41 with a sweet memory 41 with a nightmare. Mine is the latter, but I 42 . Two weeks ago, I had the first date with Vicky in a fancy restaurant. That night, I kept her 43 in the restaurant for 30 minutes because I went back to get my
cellphone. She forgave me and forced a smile to accept my apology. However, before our food was served, she found me 44 my cell phone constantly. Since I was busying returning a message from my best friend, I was not aware that Vicky nearly lost her temper. What was worse, there came a call from my mother, and I answered it 45 . Finally, my date 46 sitting next to me flied into a fury because I completely ignored her presence. She left angrily without my knowledge.
She went away with a note 47 , “You had better date your cell phone.” I realize that I have become a cellphone 48 . I can’t stop looking at my cell phone. It is time that I turned to a doctor of 49 for help.
41. (A) both; and (B) either; or (C) neither; nor (D) not/ nor 42. (A) deserve it (B) make sense (C) hit it big (D) kill time
43. (A) waited (B) to wait (C) and waited (D) waiting
44. (A) and checked (B) checking (C) to have checked (D) check
45. (A) intermediately (B) without delay (C) occasionally (D) every now and then
46. (A) who (B) ,who (C) ,which (D) x
47. (A) saying (B) written (C) to run (D) kept
48. (A) addition (B) addiction (C) attention (D) addict
49. (A) biology (B) psychology (C) technology (D) astrology
(C)
Do you have problems 50 the tons of information in textbooks? If you do, then you should make an effort to improve your memory. The following 51 a few tips you can practice. First, you should 52 a goal. Since it is impossible to remember everything, it is better to focus on 53 areas. You should also stay mentally active. For example, exercise your mind to keep it sharp. In addition, do not watch TV programs all the time because it does not require much thinking. 54 you spend on these programs, 54 you form the habit of turning off your brain. One of the best ways to exercise your brain is reading, 55 provides great mental workouts. Besides, you should often take notes. In the process of writing down 56 , you are able to organize information. If possible, try something unfamiliar. Besides, teach others the things that you know. It makes you think about the reasons and connections about the information you are sharing. However, everyone is unique. 57 is to find out which tip works best for you.
50. (A) to keep in mind (B) understand (C) remembering (D) to memorize
51. (A) are (B) is (C) have (D) has
52. (A) recall (B) set (C) input (D) build
53. (A) occasional (B) typical (C) clumsy (D) particular
54. (A) The more often/ the easier (B) The more frequently/ the more often (C) The more time/ the more easily (D) More that/ more that
55. (A) it (B) which (C) that (D) and
56. (A) the things mentioned (B) what we are mentioned (C) the points knowing (D) how is it going on
57. (A) The thing which is mattered (B) What matters (C) What you are mattered (D) Those who matter
V. 文意選填 (每個答案只能用一次，一題一分)
Many people really dislike cockroaches. When they appear, some people will scream and run out of the room, while others will try to 58 them with a shoe. To keep them out of our houses, we set traps with poisons. The traps are often baited with sweet treats to lure the insects in. Sometimes, the poisons are mixed with sugar to make sure the cockroaches get killed. The problem is that some cockroaches are evolving to remain one step 59 us humans.
The German cockroach is about half the size of those commonly seen in Taiwan. It’s actually the most common cockroach worldwide due to its ability to adapt to its environment. One thing that’s helped it survive and populate the world is a special receptor that it has developed. This receptor 60 glucose, the basic component of sugar. When they detect glucose in food, they avoid it. Scientists are not sure how or why cockroaches have developed
the receptor, but it seems to help them stay 61 traps.
To demonstrate this characteristic, the scientists 62 an experiment. They mixed glucose into some jelly and put it down on a plate. They released two groups of cockroaches— German cockroaches and some from another species. The German cockroaches
63 the food, but then left it alone. Meanwhile, the other species ate everything. If the jelly had contained poison, they would have died, while the German cockroaches would have survived. It appears that sweet treats can 64 draw German cockroaches to our traps. We’ll need to think up a new way to keep these little 65 out of our lives.
(A) senses (B) clear of (C) ahead of (D) sampled (E) crush (AB) pests (AC) carried out ( AD ) no longer
VI. 閱讀測驗 (一題一分) (A)
Sunlight is good for humans. Direct contact with the light helps our bodies to produce vitamin D, which in turn strengthens our bones. It can also help battle a form of depression known as seasonal affective disorder. But what do you do if the sun is hidden behind the clouds, or its light doesn’t quite make it over the mountaintop? You install mirrors. At least that’s what the Norwegian industrial town of Rjukan did.
For Rjukan residents, sunlight is a rare thing. In fact, the sun hides behind gray clouds for five months of the year, making winter one of the dreariest times for Rjukan residents. To battle this, the town installed several mirrors on the nearby mountain of Gaustatoppen. The mirrors are controlled by computers, and are angled in such a way that the reflected light is projected onto the town square. The residents seem to enjoy the light, as the square has become a popular hangout during winter.
Strangely enough, the concept for the project came from the mind of Rjukan’s founder more than a century ago. Unfortunately for him and the people back then, the technology to do this did not exist. But thanks to modern computers, nearly everything is possible, including brightening people’s day by moving giant mirrors atop a mountain.
66. According to the passage, how does sunlight affect us?
(A) It helps brighten our moods. (B) It can result in bone loss. (C) It helps battle heart diseases. (D) It is the main source of vitamin B. 67. What is said about the town of Rjukan in the passage?
(A) It is a popular year-round tourist destination. (B) Winter lasts nearly half of a year there.
(C) It is located atop the mountain of Gaustatoppen.
(D) Many of its residents suffer from seasonal affective disorder. 68. How do Rjukan residents get sunlight during winter?
(A) By using computers to generate artificial light. (B) By installing solar panels in the town square. (C) By walking to the other side of a nearby mountain. (D) By placing mirrors on top of a mountain.
69. Which of the following is implied in the last paragraph?
(A) Rjukan’s founder was short-sighted. (B) Rjukan was established over 100 years ago. (C) Life in Rjukan hasn’t changed much in decades. (D) Rjukan is lagging behind in technology.
(B)
Some people will do anything for love, including building a 6,000-step staircase in the mountains. That’s what a Chinese man named Liu Guojiang did for his wife, Xu Chaoqing. The couple’s romantic story began over 50 years ago. Liu was 19 years old at the time and he fell in love with Xu. She was ten years older than he was and already had children. Back then, it was socially unacceptable for a man to love an older woman, and many of Liu’s friends and relatives criticized him. But that wouldn’t impede Liu and Xu from loving each other. Instead, they went to live by themselves on a high mountain in southwest China to get away from the naysayers.
Liu and Xu found life on the mountain to be tough at first. To make it easier for his wife to get up and down the mountain, Liu carved a long staircase, one step at a time. This difficult task took him over half a century to complete. But he did finish it, and now there are 6,000 steps leading to the couple’s humble home on the mountain.
The couple lived happily together on the mountain until Liu died in 2007. According to one of their seven children, they didn’t spend a single day apart. And the local government decided to preserve the love ladder and their home as a museum, so others can learn their lovely story.
70. Why was the union of Liu and Xu not blessed at the beginning? (A) The two were from different social classes.
(B) The two were distant relatives. (C) Liu was much younger than Xu. (D) Xu had been married several times. 71. Which is NOT true about the “love ladder”?
(A) It is the result of a family’s teamwork.
(B) It is located in the southwestern part of China. (C) It is the symbol of a man’s love for his wife. (D) It took several decades to finish.
72. What can be inferred from the passage?
(A) Liu and Xu’s relationship went sour in the end. (B) Liu and Xu passed away in the same year.
(C) Liu never regretted the sacrifices he had made for Xu.
(D) The couple’s home has now become a popular tourist attraction. 73. What is the word “impede” in paragraph 2 closest in meaning to?
(A) Attract. (B) Upset. (C) Curse. (D) Block.
(C)
But what if one of those errors costs you money? Many corporations have suffered devastating financial losses due to typos. Here are a few of the big ones.
Macy’s, a department store in the US, printed some ads for a sale. One of the items listed in the advertisement was a diamond bracelet valued at US$1,500 on sale for US$47. The deeply discounted item should have cost consumers US$497, but a missing number cost the retailer US$450 for each bracelet sold.
A car dealership in the US state of New Mexico wanted to drum up some business, so it contracted a marketing company to create scratch tickets to promote the dealership and offer cash prizes. The grand prize was US$1,000 cash. The marketing company printed 50,000 grand prize tickets. Everyone was a winner. The dealership couldn’t pay everyone; instead it offered coupons to a grocery store.
Although these errors cost the companies involved quite a bit of money, the most expensive typo in history belongs to NASA. A missing symbol in the coordinates of Mariner 1, called an overbar (¯¯), caused the rocket to fly off course. Mission control had no choice but to blow up Mariner 1 before losing contact with it permanently. The mistake cost NASA US$80 million.
Typos are unfortunate, but they can happen. Be sure to double-check your writing so you can avoid a catastrophic error that’ll cost you a fortune or even employment.
74. What was the correct discounted price for the diamond bracelet on sale in Macy’s? (A) US$1,500. (B) US$497. (C) US$450. (D) US$47.
75. What mistake did the marketing company mentioned in the third paragraph make? (A) It offered US$50,000 as the grand prize.
(B) It made a typo with the prices of cars in the advertisement. (C) It made every scratch ticket a winner of US$1,000.
(D) It offered coupons instead of scratch tickets to customers.
76. Which of the following is TRUE about the most expensive typo in history? (A) It was made by a car dealership.
(B) It resulted in a loss of US$8 billion.
(C) It had to do with a satellite named Mariner 1. (D) It resulted from the omission of a symbol.
77. Which of the following means the same as the phrase “drum up” in the third paragraph? (A) Attract. (B) Invent. (C) Reduce. (D) Award.
VII. 翻譯 (請書寫於答案卷上，一題兩分) 78. 鈴聲一響，大批學生就湧進教室。
79. 這齣喜劇是如此好笑以至於觀眾不停狂笑。 80. 如果 Selina 英文夠好，她就可以在美國念書。
