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國立師大附中 100 學年度第一學期
高二期末考英文科試題
第一部分：選擇題 (80%)
Studio Classroom (December 1-31) & Vocabulary 4500
Part A. Listening Section (12%)I. Best Response
Choose the best response to each question or statement.
1. (A) I’m impressed by her modesty. (B) I don’t enjoy talking to her.
(C) She is a good influence on others. (D) She seems to handle any situation well. 2. (A) Yes, I like his style. (B) Yes, he has many hobbies.
(C) Yes, to keep up a new look is costly. (D) Yes, to keep the standard is exhausting. 3. (A) Her email surprised me. (B) Her cooking is amazing.
(C) I can’t bear to see you suffer. (D) It would have shocked me too. 4. (A) The team will need to eat more.
(B) The team will need to hurry up.
(C) The team will need to give it their best. (D) The team will need to do some research.
II. Short Conversations
Listen to the conversations. Then answer the questions.
5. (A) He ran for mayor. (B) He saved somebody.
(C) He was a science teacher. (D) He worked as a newspaper reporter. 6. (A) He felt the need to go home and stay in his room.
(B) He heard Row, row, row your boat for the first time. (C) He developed a strong interest in the guitar.
(D) He decided to take singing lessons.
7. (A) Use a GPS device. (B) Call a restaurant. (C) Visit a website. (D) Eat dinner. 8. (A) At a grocery store. (B) At a restaurant.
(C) At an old hotel. (D) At an outdoor stand.
III. Short Talk
Listen to the talk. Then choose the best answer to each question.
9. (A) Just before she left the festival. (B) Just as she entered the festival.
(C) While reading an ad for the festival. (D) About an hour into exploring the festival.
10. (A) One that made her laugh. (B) One that was very dramatic. (C) A group of street dancers. (D) A cooking demonstration. 11. (A) Someone who wants to learn Chinese.
(B) Someone who is planning to travel abroad. (C) Someone who likes to save money on gifts. (D) Someone who doesn’t celebrate Christmas. 12. (A) In China, receive a gift with your right hand.
(B) In Europe, only give gifts to close friends.
(C) Always prepare a gift if you will visit someone’s home. (D) Always find out what is kind and polite and act accordingly.
Part B. Reading Section IV. Vocabulary (16%)
13. I was _____ by the strange symbols in the cave. I just wondered if they were some ancient letters left behind by an unknown tribe.
(A) abated (B) glorified (C) intrigued (D) polished
14. She seemed _____ to talk about that matter, for she pretended she was busy with something else.
(A) absurd (B) compelling (C) passionate (D) reluctant 15. Taiwan boasts loads of companies that make electronic _____ for computer products.
(A) assessments (B) components (C) lotions (D) resorts
16. Endangered species of wildlife and their by-products are on the list of _____ goods; that is, they are not allowed to be imported.
(A) prohibited (B) performed (C) heralded (D) dominated 17. Malaria is a(n) _____ disease, striking an estimated 300 million to 500 million people a year
and killing more than a million of them.
(A) suave (B) grumpy (C) elaborate (D) devastating 18. Many students wish to enter _____ universities in the world, such as Oxford and Harvard.
(A) prestigious (B) unorganized (C) unconventional (D) overrated 19. The government official _____ a mistake in his financial statements, and he also promised
immediate correction.
(A) offset (B) immersed (C) invented (D) acknowledged 20. I am delighted to extend a special welcome to our distinguished guests who have _____
accepted the invitation to participate in this activity.
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21. The new World Trade Center will be designed by brilliant _____ and interior design professionals.
(A) hampers (B) witnesses (C) architects (D) gemologists 22. The hotel’s _____ ranges from regular business travelers to Hollywood celebrities.
(A) repertoire (B) gratitude (C) clientele (D) astonishment 23. Marius only knows slightly about É ponine. Namely, Marius has a nodding _____ with
É ponine.
(A) acceptance (B) acquaintance (C) assistance (D) assurance 24. High school dropouts _____ a high percentage of teenage criminals, especially in the slum
areas.
(A) bounce (B) constitute (C) disguise (D) dodge 25. With these _____ weapons, the country can protect itself.
(A) defensive (B) distinguished (C) imaginative (D) informative 26. The workers _____ the paint off the wall in order to redecorate the office.
(A) strip (B) stab (C) sting (D) stir
27. The industrial revolution that started with the invention of steam engine _____ the economic growth in the West.
(A) widened the gap with (B) paved the way for (C) made no disguise of (D) was confronted with
28. During the anti-government protests, the _____ broke into the mayor’s office and set ablaze. (A) discipline (B) barrier (C) riot (D) mob
V. Cloze Test (8%)
The best way to get around in the snow is definitely by snowmobile. __29__ wheels, a wide belt moves the snowmobile across the ground. The snowmobile was invented by a man named Carl Eliason in the early 1920s. It soon became popular in places with lots of snow since it was so __30__. Back then, snowmobiles were large and could carry many people. They were used as school buses, army __31__, and even an ambulance during World War II, carrying injured soldiers for medical treatment. In 1959, Canadian Joseph-Armand Bombardier __32__ with a smaller snowmobile that carried one or two people, which later became the modern snowmobile: light, fast and fun. Now people use snowmobiles to explore the outdoors, to race or just to get around. 29. (A) Except for (B) Not unlike (C) Instead of (D) As for
30. (A) outdated (B) epidemic (C) grateful (D) functional 31. (A) vehicles (B) sculptors (C) satellites (D) detectives 32. (A) ended up (B) came up (C) kept up (D) covered up
Coke-Cola is probably the most popular soft drink in history. With many more uses than you can imagine, it never ceases to surprise you. __33__, it’s an ideal household cleaner that can clean toilet, get out oil from clothes, and even remove gum from your hair. It can __34__ a nice flavor to many kinds of meat, which makes it one of the top chefs’ secret weapons. Most surprisingly, it can help __35__ your upset stomach. Since Coke has so many uses, it’s hard to describe them all. Now, let’s give it a try. If __36__ can do it, Coke can.
33. (A) As a result (B) For example (C) Namely (D) Besides 34. (A) become (B) get (C) cause (D) add
35. (A) settle down (B) roll around (C) dispose of (D) contribute to 36. (A) everybody (B) nothing (C) somebody (D) anything
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I. Cloze Test (20%)Ribbons hold a very important place in Western culture. Young women in former times would tie ribbons in their hair to tell others that they were remembering someone and not available for courtship. Even though their beloved ones were away, no one could __37__ the special place in their hearts.
These days yellow ribbons are being displayed quite prominently in America. They are __38__ deep rooted in the hearts of Americans that we see them tied around trees, on bumper stickers and before our eyes in all sorts of places. A popular song “Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Old Oak Tree,” which came out in the late 20th Century, illustrates the theme.
The song appeared just as the Vietnam War was winding down and many soldiers were coming home, sadly. In the song we see a prodigal is released on parole after a long __39__ from home. Though he is now a penitent and much wiser man, he is convicted in his heart about his past. As the bus approaches his hometown his heart is filled with suspense. If his family want to see him, there will be a yellow ribbon tied to a tree right there at his father’s house. The prodigal doesn’t dare to look, his face __40__ into the ex-con’s mask. But the bus driver looks for him. Excitedly, he sees the tree covered with yellow ribbons. Despite the low tide of the time, the family insist that this family member __41__ them for reunion. The time of rejoicing has come. 37. (A) take over (B) take in (C) take up (D) take off
38. (A) like (B) so (C) as (D) since 39. (A) hush (B) rumble (C) absence (D) acquisition 40. (A) is tightened (B) tightened (C) tightening (D) to tighten 41. (A) join (B) to join (C) joins (D) joined
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To compile a thorough, reliable guide to records, Sir Hugh approached Norris and Ross McWhirter in September 1954. These twin brothers operated a __42__ agency. Sir Hugh asked them to collect and publish a guide to records in __43__. After a year of hard work, the first slim volume was published in the U.K. By the end of the year, the book __44__ to the top of the British bestseller list. __45__ every year, the book of Guinness World Records has sold more than ninety million copies in 77 different countries and in 37 languages. __46__, the book holds a record of its own: it has sold the most copies of all books except the Bible and the Koran.
42. (A) finding-fact (B) found-fact (C) fact-finding (D) fact-found 43. (A) fields as many as possible (B) as many fields as possible
(C) fields as many as they could (D) as more fields as they could
44. (A) climbing (B) was climbed (C) has climbed (D) had climbed 45. (A) Updated (B) Updating (C) To update (D) In updating 46. (A) Nevertheless (B) Therefore (C) In fact (D) For instance
When Victor Hugo’s novel Les Misérables first came out in 1862, people in Paris and elsewhere lined up to buy it. __47__ critics didn’t like it, the novel was an instant popular success. But people no longer have to read the book to enjoy the story. __48__ the 1200-page novel, the musical Les Misérables, often abbreviated as Les Miz, is another choice to appreciate the emotional story.
Les Miz began __49__ a French production aimed at a French audience. It was Cameron
Mackintosh, the producer of Cats and Phantom of the Opera, __50__ brought it to London and transformed it into a theatrical performance for an English audience. From London, the musical spread around the world. More than fifty million people have seen the show __51__ in 34 countries in 20 different languages. Through the musical, the message of hope in Hugo’s novel is conveyed to people everywhere.
47. (A) Although (B) If (C) Because (D) When
48. (A) Adapted into (B) Adapted from (C) Adapting into (D) Adapting from 49. (A) for (B) with (C) in (D) as
50. (A) who (B) which (C) when (D) where 51. (A) perform (B) to perform (C) performing (D) performed
The day I died was an ordinary school day. How I wish I __52__ the bus! I remember how I drove my mom’s car home from school and, because I was goofing off—going too fast, __53__ too many crazy chances—an accident happened. My whole body seemed to be turning inside out. I saw myself lying on the ground, my body bloody and __54__. When I woke up again, I was
already placed in a drawer, waiting for my parents to __55__ me. I can’t bear to see Mom and Dad in such pain. No! I am supposed to have a wonderful life __56__ me. I can’t be dead. I am only 17!
52. (A) can take (B) could take (C) have taken (D) had taken 53. (A) grabbing (B) giving (C) losing (D) taking
54. (A) mangle (B) mangling (C) mangled (D) having mangled 55. (A) rescue (B) identify (C) wheedle (D) overwhelm 56. (A) ahead of (B) at the thought of (C) in charge of (D) because of
II. Discourse Structure (10%)
Do you know the famous French writer Victor Hugo, the author of the Les Misérables, was also a visual artist?
Hugo produced more than 4000 drawings. Originally pursued as a casual hobby, drawing became more important to Hugo shortly before his exile, when he made the decision to stop writing in order to devote himself to politics. __57__
Hugo worked only on paper, and on a small scale; usually in dark brown or black pen-and-ink wash, sometimes with touches of white, and rarely with color. The surviving drawings are surprisingly accomplished and “modern” in their style and execution. __58__
He would not hesitate to use his children’s stencils (鏤花模板), ink blots, puddles and stains, lace impressions, or rubbing, often using the charcoal from match sticks (火材棒) or his fingers instead of pen or brush. __59__ It is reported that Hugo often drew with his left hand or without looking at the page in order to access his unconscious mind, a concept only later popularized by Sigmund Freud.
__60__ However, he enjoyed sharing his drawings with his family and friends, often in the form of gorgeous calling cards, many of which were given as gifts to visitors when he was in political exile. __61__ The latter expressed the opinion that if Hugo had decided to become a painter instead of a writer, he would have outshone the artists of their century.
(A) Sometimes he would even toss in coffee or soot to get the effects he wanted.
(B) Hugo kept his artwork out of the public eye, fearing it would overshadow his literary work. (C) Drawing became his exclusive creative outlet during the period 1848-1851.
(D) Those works of art foreshadowed the experimental techniques of Surrealism and Abstract Expressionism.
(E) Some of his work was shown to, and appreciated by, contemporary artists such as Van Gogh and Delacroix.
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III. Reading Comprehension (14%)
What could a dog who loves popping balloons do? Well, it could set a world record. That’s exactly what a Jack Russell terrier in California did. The dog, named Anastasia, popped 100 balloons in just 44.49 seconds! For this feat, she entered into the Guinness World Records in 2010.
Anastasia’s accomplishment is just one of many strange records set by human’s best friends. Augie, a golden retriever that lives in Dellas, Texas with the Miller family, has set a record of holding the most tennis balls in his mouth—five at a time! Another dog is in the book for having the longest tongue, measuring 4.5 inches long—nearly as long as his body! And a group of 13 dogs from Japan’s Super Wan Wan Circus now hold the record for the most dogs skipping rope.
The idea for the book started in the 1950s, when Hugh Beaver, one of the leaders of the Guinness beer company, had an argument with a friend over what the fastest bird was. They were unable to find the answer in any reference books. Beaver realized a book that contained information on lots of different achievements might prove to be very popular.
Now, with so many weird records out there, surely there’s a Guinness World Record for you. If you want to get your name in the book, tell Guinness World Records about your idea and convince them it’s not dangerous. Once they approve your idea, you’re all set to give it a try. Even if you set a new high standard, however, you would still have a long way to go before you set the record for holding the most world records.
That title currently belongs to Ashrita Furman, and that’s just one of the 134 world records the New York native currently owns. Among the impressive feats he’s achieved are the most games of hopscotch in 24 hours (434), most grapes caught in his mouth in one minute (80), and most grapes caught in his mouth in three minutes (189).
62. Which of the following about the Guinness World Records is TRUE? (A) It is a book containing world records just about dogs.
(B) The record for the most tennis balls held in a dog’s mouth is five. (C) The dog with the world’s longest body was measured at 4.5 inches. (D) A dog named Jack Russell broke a record of popping balloons the fastest. 63. According to the passage, what do we know about Hugh Beaver?
(A) He came up with the idea for a book of world records. (B) He was quick-tempered and easily got into arguments. (C) He was a scholar doing research on how fast birds could fly. (D) He was one of the editors for the first Book of World Records. 64. Ashrita Furman, mentioned in the passage, _____.
(A) is a Native American from New York (B) currently holds the most world records (C) is the biggest grape producer in the world (D) set the first record for the Guinness Book 65. What is required if you want to get yourself into the Guinness World Records?
(A) Your idea must be as weird and dangerous as possible.
(B) You must prove that your idea is popular in order to get approval.
(C) You must set a record before you tell the Guinness World Records. (D) You must get approval for your idea before you actually give it a try.
“Every man dies—not every man really lives.” —William Ross
“The only people who fear death are those with regrets.” —Author Unknown
A few days ago, I was surfing online when I came across someone’s bucket list. It quickly inspired me to create my own bucket list as well and write an article at the same time.
If you haven’t heard about the bucket list, it is a list of all the goals you want to achieve, dreams you want to fulfill and life-experiences you desire to experience before you die. If you don’t live your days by personal goals and plans, chances are you spend most of your time caught up in a flurry of day-to-day activities. Ever feel your days are passing by without any tangible production to speak of? What were your accomplishments in the past three months? What are your upcoming goals for the next three months? Look at the things you did and the things you’re planning to do next—do they mean anything to you if you are to die today? Having a bucket list reminds you of what’s really important so you can act on them.
The objective of creating a bucket list isn’t to instill some kind of a race against time or to create aversion towards death. I don’t see our existence to be limited to just our physical years on earth—our physical lifespan is but a short speck of our existence in the universe. The whole point of a bucket list is to maximize every moment of our existence and live our life to the fullest. It’s a reminder of all the things we want to achieve in our time here, so that instead of pandering our time in pointless activities, we are directing it fully toward what matters to us.
If you don’t have a bucket list, I highly recommend you to create one. How much does it cost? Probably 30 minutes to an hour, or more if you get really caught up in the writing. What do you gain? Significant clarity and focus on what you want from your life. It’s an invaluable exchange. Now, take out your pen and paper or open up a text editing document. Come up with things you have not done yet. Don’t stop until you finish listing at least 101 things! If you find yourself stuck, chances are you are mentally constraining yourself. Release those shackles—this is a list of everything you want to achieve, do, see, feel and experience in your life.
66. According to the passage, a bucket list _____.
(A) consists entirely of goals that one can hardly achieve for the rest of his or her life (B) serves as a wake-up call for those who have difficulty setting up life goals
(C) exclusively benefits people who believe in the immortality of the soul
(D) only works for professional daydreamers, who basically believe that nothing is impossible 67. The best title for this passage is “_____.”
(A) Learn from Others’ Bucket Lists (B) The True Cost of Your Bucket List
(C) 101 Guides to Personalizing Your Life Plans (D) Create Life’s Ultimate To-Do List
68. The word “tangible” is closest in meaning to _____.
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第二部分：非選擇題 (20%)
I. Vocabulary (12%)
1. It took him a long time to a e the skills he needed to become a professional artist. When he finally had them, he soon became famous.
2. Hoping to go shopping unnoticed, the movie star was dressed in a p n dress. 3. As a fierce battle began, the villagers were forced to r t to the remote mountains. 4. Joe was desperate for money to r e his financial problems. That’s why he had several
part-time jobs at a time.
5. The novels we have are divided into three c es: historical, romantic, and crime.
6. There has been widespread public d e over the introduction of genetically modified food, and it’s not easy to settle the argument.
7. Dr. Martin Luther King will always be remembered for his lifelong fight against racial in e in America in the 1960s.
8. A dangerous c l who was convicted of first degree murder tried to escape from prison yesterday.
9. If you have trouble understanding the original work in English, you can read the Chinese v n of the book.
10. S cs show that lung cancer is becoming more common.
11. The students in this school are given complete f m in their choice of hair style.
12. Diana’s boyfriend is a r e of mine, but I’ve never met him in any of our family gatherings.
II. Translation (8%) (※請依提示單字或句型作答)
今天早上我經過公園時，發現 Ann 獨自一人坐在椅子上。我走上前去，想要和她打招 呼。(1)讓我驚訝的是，她突然哭出來。她痛苦的、慢慢的說著她的故事，(2)淚水從臉頰滾下。
她說她和男友 Peter 分手了。她和 Peter 原是大家認為最速配的一對。他們非常相愛，並且 他們(3)盡可能找時間與對方相處。然而，他們卻常為了別人起爭執。她不願退讓，(4)他也不
願退讓。終於上個禮拜某一天，Peter 要求離開她。當下她心碎了。我知道 Ann 仍然相信 Peter 是她一生中遇見過最好的男人，但他們的問題似乎無解。(5)真希望我能幫助她很快走出情
傷！
This morning when I walked through the park, I found Ann sitting alone on the bench. I walked up, wanting to say hello to her. (1)________________________, she burst out crying. She told her story painfully and slowly, (2)________________________(roll). She said she had broken up with her boyfriend, Peter. She and Peter were once thought to be a perfect match. They loved
each other, and they spent (3)________________________(as…as). However, they often had a quarrel because of others. She wouldn’t yield, and(4)________________________. Then one day last week Peter asked to leave her. She was heartbroken at that moment. I know Ann still believes that Peter is the best man she’s ever met in her life, but there seems to be no remedy for their problems. (5)________________________(wish) get over her trauma very soon!
