彰化私立精誠中學 108 學年度下學期第一次段考高二英文試題 範圍：三民課本 B4，L1~4、文法 U10、片語 500 U19-20 ＜本卷共 4 頁，另附答案卡、卷＞
一、綜合測驗: 20 %
1. At this historic site, you can see some ______ magnificent palaces.
(A)factually (B)mutually (C)legally (D)immensely
2. It was obvious that this young artist’s latest work was ______ much better than any other work in the exhibition.
(A)definitely (B)optionally (C)occasionally (D)initially
3. The tourist from Liechtenstein was surprised by the _____ number of convenience stores in Taiwan. In her country, there aren’t even many shops.
(A)academic (B)adequate (C)sheer (D)standard
4. If you want to speak English without a foreigner’s accent, you have to learn correct ______. (A)instruction (B)intention (C)indication (D)intonation
5. Before leaving for the airport, _____, make sure that you bring your passport. Then, put yourself in a cheerful mood for the trip.
(A)on occasion (B)above all (C)first and foremost (D)after all
6. What the elderly people need is ______ exercise, not those sports requiring great physical effort.
(A)desperate (B)considerate (C)moderate (D)separate 7. These batteries are not good. ______ they will last only for two months. (A)At best (B)In advance (C)In contrast (D)At least
8. The Swedish put on white robes and sing songs together in churches to ______ a saint called Lucia every December 13.
(A)commemorate (B)convert (C)pinch (D)preach
9. A legal ______ refers to any person or organization that is permitted to enter into a contract.
(A)custom (B)entity (C)spirit (D)tradition
10. You messed up everything in the living room. When Mom comes home, you’ll have to ______.
(A)face the music (B)make your point (C)make room for it (D)hold your horses 11. If you climb up to the peak of Mt. Jade, you will find a ______ view up there.
(A)particular (B)popular (C)spectacular (D)regular
12. Though the reporters kept asking questions, the police refused to _____ any details about the case.
(A)disclose (B)export (C)illuminate (D)reload 13. Lies are like _____; they keep getting bigger until they burst.
(A)bubbles (B)campaigns (C)harvests (D)plantations 14. ______ had the man got the army pension _____ he bought a house. (A) No sooner; than (B) Neither; nor (C) Not ; at all (D) No matter; when
15. They seemed a bit ____ as they listened to the radio for the news of the election results. (A) on the go (B) on edge (C) on demand (D) on sale
16. We’ll call on you when we _____ your town.
(A) pass out (B) pass on (C) pass away (D) pass through
17. I’ve known few persons _____ make a mistake once in a while. (A) that (B) who (C) but (D) as
18. ______ you like will be welcome.
(A) Whomever (B) However (C) That (D) Which
19. Stevenson wrote many stories, two of ____ are Treasure Island and Dr. Jeykell and Mr. Hyde.
(A) them (B) what (C) which (D) that
20. Max has the energy ________ he can finish a difficult job. (A) which (B) for which (C) in which (D) with which 二. 克漏字測驗: 15%
( I )
The purpose of traffic light labeling is to alert consumers to risky nutrients in a food product instantly. Green, amber, and red __21__ symbolize low, medium, and high amounts of fat, sugar, and salt in one serving. Basically, the more green lights we see on a pack of food, __22__ that food is. Red lights warn people that the food product should only be eaten __23__ or in small amounts. The middle of the two extremes is amber, meaning that the unhealthy nutrient content of the food is __24__ too high __24__ too low. In a word, these labels serve as reminders for people lest they __25__ the foods that damage health.
2 1 . (A) currently (B) respectively (C) universally (D) potentially
2 2 . (A) the healthier (B) the much healthier (C) much healthier (D) more health 2 3 . (A) once again (B) all at once (C) in advance (D) on occasion
2 4 . (A) either; or (B) neither; nor (C) both; and (D) not; but 2 5 . (A) consumed (B) consuming (C) consume (D) to consume ( II )
In spring, people in the West celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by wearing green. __26__ on the seventeenth of March, St. Patrick’s Day is a holiday that bears important religious meanings to the Irish. It is a day that people observe to __27__ a saint who brought the Christian faith to Ireland.
Though St. Patrick’s life is much clouded by legend, there are some __28__ facts. Most historians believe that he was born in Wales in the late 4th century __29__ his given name was Maewyn rather than Patrick. When he was brought to this world, no one had ever thought that he would become a follower of God, let alone the most respected __30__ in the history of Ireland. Yet, God had clearly designed him a path.
26. (A) Fall (B) Fell (C) Fallen (D) Falling
27. (A) convert (B) commemorate (C) spread (D) surround
28. (A) agreedupon (B) agreeingupon (C) uponagreed (D) uponagreeing 29. (A) or that (B) so that (C) and that (D) but that
30. (A) entity (B) humanity (C) captive (D) priest ( III )
The world’s food crisis arises from the making. Even people __31__ in developed countries, who once thought that food shortages and hunger only occurred in poor regions, are starting to feel the effects through ever-increasing food prices. Climate changes and energy shortages are viewed as important contributors. Global warming, for instance, causes decreasing __32__ and crop failures. Energy shortages force governments to use farmland to produce bio-fuels. As a result, the demand for the __33__ of food is growing year after year.
So, what does this all mean? To the developing world it means more hunger and violence since 第 1 頁（共 4 頁）
even the production of staple foods such as wheat and rice is in rapid __34__. To the rest of the world it means higher food prices and the increasing cost of transportation. To prevent food crisis from __35__ on us, we’d better take immediate action now. Though there is no easy solution, we still need to give it a try.
3 1 . (A) lived (B) living (C) that lived (D) to live 3 2. (A) yields (B) registers (C) campaigns (D) barrels 3 3 . (A) poison (B) innocence (C) infertility (D) import 3 4 . (A) decline (B) exposure (C) infertility (D) poison
3 5 . (A) blacking out (B) flashing back (C) taking its toll (D) keeping it off 三、文意選填: 10 %
Emotional intelligence is the ability to understand your emotions and those of other people. It is __36__ that you develop your emotional intelligence, for it can help you in many situations. Emotional intelligence operates on two main levels.
On a personal level, whether you can achieve your goals is much __37__ on how well you can control your emotions. For example, when you have to take an exam, you may suffer from great anxiety, which may stress you out, make you sick, and even __38__ your performance. Instead of trying to __39__ your anxiety, you should be honest about your feelings. Take a deep breath to calm down, and shift your focus to your goals rather than to your worries. In this way, negative stress can be changed into positive energy, and you will be more likely to __40__ your goals. On the interpersonal level, you can understand other people’s feelings by “putting yourself in their shoes.” Let’s __41__ that you have an old aunt that you haven’t seen for long. You wonder why she has grown so cold and uncaring over the years because she no longer invites you to her house. Instead of feeling __42__, you should place yourself in her position. Now, she probably suffers from serious __43__ and couldn’t possibly manage to prepare a meal as she used to do. She would feel __44__ pressure if you visited her. Having understood her feelings, you read the situation differently. Anger becomes __45__, and you continue the relationships by calling her regularly.
Developing emotional intelligence can not only help you get to the result you want but also improve your relationship with other people.
(A) illness (B) attain (C) repress (D) recommended (E) sheer
(AB) sympathy (AC) suppose (AD) compromise (AE) rejected (BC) dependent 四、閱讀測驗 : 32 %
( I )
Sri Lanka is an island just south of India. While most Sri Lankans are Buddhist in religion, many folk customs and non-Buddhist religious practices are followed there. Devil dancing is one such example. Basically, this dance is performed to get rid of an evil spirit, disease, or even bad luck.
The dance is performed by several dancers and drum players, all from the bottom of society. First, though, three tiny temples are constructed in front of a victim’s residence. These palm-leaf structures are built for the demons, gods, and evil spirits. The dancers then attempt to draw these creatures out of their newly-built homes and into the performance area. As the beat drops, the male dancers will make a series of dance moves to excite these beings. This can go on for quite some time, so occasionally, breaks are taken, during which other performers may perform magic tricks or other entertainment for the gathering crowds.
At the high point of the performance, the dancers put on masks and become possessed by the evil spirits. From within their borrowed bodies, the spirits then introduce themselves to the audience and tell them their reason for coming. At that point, the head priest starts to question and threaten them. Sometimes, he may even offer them money or other gifts in order to make them leave the victim.
This custom probably predates Buddhism, but it still continues to be followed in rural Sri Lanka. Like other mainstream religions, Buddhism has adopted and adapted elements of local practice and belief in order to strengthen its bond with the local people. This, though, makes Sri Lankan Buddhism quite different from Tibetan, Thai, Chinese or Japanese Buddhism. No matter what this means for the unity of the global Buddhism community, rituals such as Sri Lanka’s devil dances certainly are colorful and fascinating.
4 6 . What is the passage mainly about?
(A) A religious practice. (B) A popular religion. (C) An ancient myth. (D) An abstract concept. 4 7 . Why is the devil dance performed?
(A) To bring good luck. (B) To pray for harvest. (C) To unite the people. (D) To remove evil spirits. 48. Which of the following statements is true about Sri Lanka’s devil dancing? (A) The dance can only be performed by females.
(B) The dancers come from the lower class of the society. (C) The dance is performed in Tibet as well.
(D) The dancers have to remain silent from start to end.
4 9 . Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word “rituals” in the last paragraph? (A) captivity (B) catastrophe (C) ceremony (D) competition
( II )
Stories are not merely extras in our life. They are vital nourishment in the process of becoming fully human. I remember many books I read in childhood such as The Secret Garden, Peter Pan, and Alice in Wonderland. These books, among others, started me on the road to becoming human and I am awed and grateful.
I remember books such as these and I am deeply troubled by publishers whose main goal is to make a profit. There publishers sell only what children say they like to read. However, I don’t know of any parents who feed their children only sugared cereals and bubble gum, because that is what the children say they like to eat. The best way to cultivate children’s tastes is to read to them, starting at birth and keeping on and on. “Let me hear you read it” is a treat. “Let me read it to you” is a gift. So as a mother, let me urge you to read your children as many stories as
possible. For if we are careless in the matter of nourishing the imagination, the world will pay for it. In fact, we can see that in many cases that the world already has.
Some people think that reading stories is a way to kill time when the real world needs tending to. But books show me ways of being, ways of doing, ways of dealing with people and situations and problems that I could never have thought up on my own. I am not killing time; I am trying to understand life.
To illuminate and make whole ─ I may not be equal to the task, but at least I know how 第 2 頁（共 4 頁）
important the task is. Even though people today admire wealth and power, I am grateful to be among those who, reaching to be human, gather their children about the fire and tell them stories. 5 0 . The three books mentioned in the first paragraph of this passage were ______.
(A) all required reading in English class
(B) books that the author found in a public library (C) important to the personal development of the author (D) among the childhood books that the author liked the least 5 1 . The author criticizes ______.
(A) publishers for making money by catering to the tastes of children (B) parents for allowing their children to eat only the food they like (C) publishers for selling books which are far too expensive
(D) parents for spending too little money on children’s books 5 2 . According to this passage, reading stories is ______.
(A) a pastime for relaxing oneself (B) a kind of intellectual growth (C) a part of one’s schoolwork (D) a way to forget problems 5 3 . Why does the author persuade parents to read stories to children?
(A) It is beneficial to children’s performance on reading comprehension tests. (B) It helps children develop their characters and creative abilities.
(C) It encourages children to complete their household chores faster. (D) It assists children in learning how to read by themselves.
( III )
If you are feeling tired, having headaches or backaches, or are simply out of shape, then yoga is a good choice for you. Dating back to five thousand years ago, yoga involves deep breathing, meditation , and exercise, and it’s practiced all over the world.
Yoga is a great way to relieve muscle and mental tension. Deep breathing unlocks the inner energy of the body. Meditation releases the mind from its worries, achieving peacefulness and relaxation. Stretching releases tension from muscles and helps to strengthen them, easing aches and pains.
By uniting mind and body, yoga also helps reduce stress, providing better results than other individual exercises. Once learned, yoga can be done either alone in the privacy of your home or in a group. What’s more, yoga is so safe and effective that it can be done by anyone. It’s proved to offer physical and mental benefits. Many doctors even use yoga as a form of physical
therapy!
Many people join gyms, buy sports equipment, or play team sports. This can be expensive and timeconsuming. Yoga, by contrast, requires no special equipment. It can be done anywhere. Furthermore, yoga is a must for everyone. Those who practice it say it does indeed promote a sense of wellbeing and spiritual growth. When you feel overwhelmed with the busy modern life, try doing yoga.
5 4 . What is the purpose of this passage?
(A) To introduce the origin and development of yoga. (B) To illustrate why yoga is recommended to everyone.
(C) To warn the readers about the potential dangers of doing yoga. (D) To advertise a yoga class for male students.
5 5 . Which of the following is closest in meaning to “therapy” in the third paragraph? (A) Revival. (B) Standard. (C) Treatment. (D) Phase.
5 6 . According to the passage, which of the following statements about yoga is NOT true? (A) It gives better results than individual exercises.
(B) It has been used in medical science. (C) It’s beneficial to one’s sense of wellbeing. (D) It usually costs a lot of to learn yoga. 5 7 . What can be inferred from the passage? (A) Yoga is rooted in Eastern traditions.
(B) The author is supportive of the practice of yoga. (C) Doing yoga requires professional assistance. (D) Yoga is very popular in Western countries. ( IV )
With the end of the Second World War and the founding of the United Nations, an international trade organization was proposed to regulate trade between countries to help their economies recover from the war. Although early attempts failed, negotiations between nations led to the General Agreement on Tariffs (關稅) and Trade in 1947. The GATT is not an organization, but a series of agreements between member nations to help reduce barriers to international trade and is updated through new negotiations every few years. The main areas of concern include opening up new markets, determining the types of goods to be considered and reducing tariffs. Over the many years and several rounds of negotiations, more and more nations joined the talks and ultimately resulted in the formation of the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 1995.
Based in Geneva, Switzerland, the WTO, unlike the GATT, is an actual organization that helps to administer trade agreements and insures that all parties involved follow the rules. The WTO also acts as a platform for trade negotiations, providing means for settling trade disputes. As of 2008, the WTO had had over 150 member nations, which account for over 97% of world trade. While the GATT deals mainly with traded goods, the WTO and its agreements now cover various services from banking, insurance to intellectual property. In today’s global village, the importance of the WTO is unquestionable.
5 8 . What is the best title for the passage? (A) International Trade since World War II (B) The Development of the WTO
(C) Barriers to International Trade (D) The General Agreement on Tariffs
5 9 . Which of the following is not an official organization? (A) GATT. (B) WHO. (C) United Nations. (D) All of the above. 6 0 . Which of the following is NOT the purpose of the GATT? (A) To reduce trade barriers. (B) To open up new markets.
(C) To decide on the type of goods. (D) To protect intellectual property. 6 1 . Which of the following statements is true about WTO?
(A) The objective of the WTO is to help reduce financial crimes. (B) The WTO was established right after the Second World War. 第 3 頁（共 4 頁）
(C) The headquarters of the WTO is located in the United States. (D) The GATT played a crucial role in the formation of the WTO. 五. 翻譯: 8%
1. 我們不必一直擔心別人對我們的看法，而是要學習接受自己的樣子。
2. 我們人生中可以成就多少，取決於我們有多積極正向，這就是快樂的關鍵。
