彰化縣私立精誠中學 108 學年度第 2 學期第 3 次段考 英文科 高二試題
考試範圍：三民 B4 L9-12、片語 500 U23-24、文法 ch12 ☆本卷共 6 頁 另附答案卡。 I. Multiple Choices 15%
1. Education is important because of its ______ influence on a child’s growth and development.
(A) profound (B) intolerable (C) contemplating (D) ascending
2. The public expect that businessmen can have a higher ______ standard and provide healthier food and more quality products.
(A) sloppy (B) ethical (C) identical (D) immense 3. I ______ with excitement when I hit the jackpot of the draw.
(A) elected (B) drained (C) quivered (D) paralyzed
4. We can tell a person’s sexual ______ based on which sex he or she is more attracted to. (A) monopoly (B) stereotype (C) publication (D) orientation
5. All ______ creatures die; that’s the natural law.
(A) electronic (B) animate (C) comprehending (D) troublesome 6. With proper and effective medical treatment, the patient’s health ______ improved.
(A) diplomatically (B) hastily (C) tolerably (D) substantially 7. The librarian ______ the books according to subject and then put them on different
shelves.
(A) classified (B) overlooked (C) distorted (D) misled
8. Arnold wants to be a(n) ______ in the future, and his dream is to find an unknown star and name it after himself.
(A) realm (B) chunk (C) astronomer (D) stray 9. Mona Lisa’s ______ smile made us curious about what she was delighted at.
(A) magnificent (B) detained (C) emerging (D) mysterious 10. The visitors on the suspension bridge screamed in terror as it ______ violently.
(A) vibrated (B) trampled (C) glared (D) burst 11. A doctor is a high-______ job; most doctors are highly respected by the society.
(A) agony (B) endurance (C) status (D) heed
12. The scholar holds a rather ______ attitude on his research, trying to keep mistakes at a minimum.
(A) diplomatic (B) hasty (C) intimate (D) prudent 13. The President declined to deliver the speech himself, ______ a sore throat.
(A) on account of (B) for sure (C) break out of (D) no more than 14. I think you ______ Mia’s silence—she’s not upset with you; she is just exhausted.
(A) are reading too much into (B) have no need of (C) are working on (D) act on
15. After Ian moved away, he returned to his hometown to ______ those who had hurt him. He wanted them to pay for all they had done to him.
(A) open his heart to (B) lose his heart to (C) warn off (D) settle the scores with II. Grammar 5%
16. In my opinion, ______ is as great as the Miserables.
(A) no other musical (B) many other musicals (C) all the other musicals (D) every musical 17. Jason collected ______ Gerald.
(A) half stamps as many as (B) more twice stamps than (C) six times as many stamps as (D) three times more stamps as 18. Frankly speaking, health is _______ thing that wealth can buy.
(A) the latest (B) the best (C) the last (D) much better
19. There is a long-held belief that when meeting someone, the more eye contact we have with the person, ______.
(A) it is the better (B) it is better (C) it is good (D) the better
20. Since the toilet has been leaking for a few days, Mom asks that Dad repair it ______. (A) as early as possible (B) as soon as possible
(C) as quick as he can (D) as fast as possible III. Cloze 20%
[A]
Even though I was nervous, I kept telling myself only when I faced this unexpected obstacle directly could I overcome it. I decided to close my eyes and still my __21.__ limbs to think about my next move. Later, I took a deep breath, paused for a moment, __22.__. Before me, the __23.__ audience focused on each word I spoke. Knowing that I had made the right decision, I felt the blood return to my pale face, __24.__ a calm, sure feeling. In addition, I heard my voice __25.__ out, this time without electronic help.
To my surprise, as soon as I finished my speech, the applause and cheering from the audience were so loud that the hall actually vibrated. I appeared humble on the outside, yet my heart was bursting __26.__ pride. __27.__ I could conquer my greatest fear and an extra dose of unexpected twist. Then, a(n) realization swept over me. At that moment, I knew I could do anything! I took a bow, feeling a glow that I would never forget. I had become a young woman once tested—a young woman who was bolder than her fear.
21. (A) despairing (B) staring (C) trembling (D) glaring
23. (A) drained (B) acute (C) solo (D) hushed 24. (A) on behalf of (B) along with (C) no longer (D) at ease 25. (A) rang (B) ringing (C) rings (D) to ring
26. (A) at (B) on (C) by (D) with 27. (A) Little I did know (B) I did little know (C) Little did I know (D) I little knew [B]
In the mass media including TV shows, ads, movies, and publications, stereotypes are very common. Some stereotypes are so exaggerated that they make us __28.__. However, stereotypes __29.__ the facts by suggesting that everyone in a particular group behaves in the same way and that only people within the group will have such behavior. In fact, neither of these beliefs __30.__ to be true. Judging others __31.__ the basis of race, religion, nationality, or sexual orientation is a typical example of prejudice. Without a doubt, no individual group has a monopoly on crime, odd accents, or pushiness, __32.__ does any group have a monopoly on brains, glamour, or talent. Every group has its __33.__ of all these human qualities. Of course, it’s impossible to remove all stereotypes from our daily lives; a certain amount of stereotyping is bound __34.__. Even so, we must keep in mind that no two people in the world are identical. Always be aware of that and avoid pasting labels on others. After all, labels are supposed to __35.__ goods, not on people.
28. (A) to laugh (B) laugh (C) laughing (D) to laughing 29. (A) distort (B) mislead (C) orient (D) benefit 30. (A) prove (B) proves (C) to prove (D) proving 31. (A) in (B) at (C) on (D) with 32. (A) never (B) as (C) and so (D) nor 33. (A) share (B) routine (C) manner (D) neglect 34. (A) occur (B) to occur (C) occurring (D) occurred 35. (A) act on (B) get around (C) read into (D) belong on [C]
People have long dreamed of traveling to Mars, but thus far only robots have made it to this “red planet.” Without breathable oxygen and drinkable water, humans have trouble __36.__ an extended stay on Mars.
__37.__, to make travel to Mars possible for people, scientists have come up with some new ideas and inventions. To recycle water, a closed-loop life-support system has already been developed. In this system, body wastes like sweat and urine are collected, and a special filter is used to clean them, __38.__ them safe and clean enough for drinking and washing. To reduce the amount of oxygen and fuel needed to be carried, scientists are trying to make a special oxygen-and-fuel production system for use on Mars. If such machines __39.__ to be practical,
then large chemical makers may one day be sent to the planet before the arrival of spacemen. And while on Mars, special habitats might be used as the spacemen’ home during their stay on the planet.
Will people finally make it to Mars someday? No one knows __40.__, but with such inventions, it seems very likely that they will.
36. (A) have (B) having (C) had (D) to have 37. (A)That is (B) Besides (C) For instance (D) Yet
38. (A) making (B) made (C) to make (D) make 39. (A) be reported (B) reported (C) are reported (D) report 40. (A)as well (B) before long (C) at times (D) for sure IV. Match 10% (依句自行判斷變化)
(A) take on (B) take a shower (C) take a shot (D) take…into consideration (E) take turns (AB) take a rest
(AC) take the shape of (AD) suffer from (AE) take…as an example (BC) take measures (BD) such as (BE) take off
41. The word “love” began to ______ different meanings as time went by. 42. Julia often buys toys, ______ teddy bear, for her daughter.
43. Recently, Cindy took up gardening. But when she ______ everything ______, she felt she actually had no interest in it.
44. This country has always ______ floods and droughts. People there lead a hard life. 45. They ______ telling stories to keep themselves awake.
46. It’s very hot. I want to ______ cold ______.
47. We must ______ effective ______ to avoid the recurrence of such an accident. 48. David’s sisters all ______ him ______ of keeping self-disciplined.
49. The plastic stuff which ______ an apple looks so real that I have an itch to smell it. 50. Even though Nicky was not sure of a profit if she invested, she decided to ______ at it. V. Fill-In 10%
(A) think (B) unkind (C) who (D) aware (E) whether (AB) like (AC) what (AD)
contemplate (AE) complexity (BC) whose (BD) universal (BE) that
If you ask an Englishman what makes Shakespeare so great, he would probably mention things __51.__ his beautiful poetic language or the creation of memorable characters. Perhaps he would know quotes such as Hamlet’s “To be or not to be, that is the question.” However, he may be surprised if you tell him __52.__ he himself is one of the sixteenth century author’s creations.
The famous literary critic Harold Bloom believes that Shakespeare’s status is greater than most people are __53.__ of. The Yale professor states that Shakespeare is the origin of the psychological makeup of modern humanity. He achieved this by creating characters of greater __54.__ and capacities than that had been conceived of before. It seems like a contradiction that fictional creations involve real personalities. Yet, Bloom insists that characters like Hamlet who __55.__ about life and open their heart to themselves in their soliloquies are dramatizing a new kind of selfreflection. These creatures of Shakespeare’s imagination have affected and transformed human nature.
Coming back to the Englishman’s “To be or not to be” quote, Bloom regards this as an excellent example of the phenomenon. Hamlet’s father is assassinated. He has to choose between revenging himself on his father’s murderer and avoiding the torture of his father’s death by committing suicide. Nevertheless, the speech doesn’t mention the specific context, which the audiences already know. It makes a general statement on the problems people face when fate is __56.__. One line goes like “the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune.” Bloom argues that Shakespeare created beings with deep interior space, which had __57.__ consequences. People begin to identify with such characters and __58.__ their real selves inwardly when dealing with the circumstances of existence. For Bloom, Shakespeare “invented the human,” __59.__ traits we now all share. This might be such an exaggeration that not all critics entirely agree. The next time you brood over your life when it seems difficult to endure, maybe you should ask yourself __60.__ you are just Hamlet in disguise.
VI. Structure 5%
Apollo Robbins is a leading expert on human behavior. He is not a psychologist, psychiatrist, or anything along those lines, though. __61.__ His occupation of choice is as a pickpocket, but he is no ordinary light-fingered thief.
Robbins has taken his expertise in pickpocketing, con games, and deception to the stage. __62.__ Among them are Hollywood actress Jennifer Garner, NBA basketball star Charles Barkley, and even former US President Jimmy Carter’s Secret Service detail. Apart from being entertaining, Robbins also educates audiences with his pickpocketing and magician-like techniques. __63.__
Speaking of misdirection, most of us think of it as something that brings our focus off to the side. For Robbins, though, he changes our awareness by having us focus on what is right in front of us, which is often the hardest to see because we look at it every day become blind to it. __64.__ While that person focuses on the coin showing up in their pocket, on their shoulder, and even under their watchband, Robbins is busy dancing in and out of their personal space and removing their possessions. Before they know it, their phone, wallet, and even watch are gone.
__65.__ When he puts his arm somewhere on the volunteer’s body, he may be doing that to lock them in place, block their view, or pin their wallet against their body to hide it temporarily. All that is a means to an end, which is to divert their attention in the direction of Robbins’ choosing.
(A) None of Robbins’ movements are accidents.
(B) His biggest and most important lesson has to do with diverting one’s attention, or as he calls it, the art of misdirection.
(C) Robbins has expanded the role of misdirection and magic beyond entertainment. (D) He actually accumulated his wealth of knowledge and understanding about how people
think and act on the streets.
(E) He demonstrates this best when he makes a coin vanish and reappear on different parts of a volunteer.
(AB) As a performer, he has entertained hundreds of thousands of men and women while picking an equal number of their pockets.
VII. Reading Comprehension 20% [A]
Black holes have fascinated both astronomers and members of the general public alike for years. They are widely known—and respected—for both their huge size and their incredible strength. For many, it’s frightening that even a beam of light could not escape the powerful gravity of black holes. Astronomers have been studying these “holes in the universe” in the hope of better understanding them for decades. Recently, a newly discovered black hole is causing quite a stir in the field of astronomy.
Already called a “monster” by some, this black hole is 12 billion times larger than the sun in our solar system. In fact, this black hole is located in the center of what is known as a quasar, the source of extremely strong radiation. The energy produced by this particular “quasar” is estimated to be a million billion times than that by our own sun. Astronomers still do not know how quasars are formed. Still, some believe that they are created when matter heats up as it is pulled into giant black holes, like the one found.
It is assumed that this black hole came into existence only about 900 million years after the Big Bang, which is widely thought to have been the beginning of the universe. This, however, has puzzled astronomers who have struggled to explain how such a mammoth black hole could have been formed so quickly after the birth of the universe. In fact, the rapid growth of such a huge hole has caused some astronomers to challenge their beliefs about black holes.
On the other hand, other astronomers have welcomed the discovery of such a large black hole. They are developing new theories about black holes, proposing that black holes like this one may have grown faster than the galaxies that host them.
that it is far larger than the black hole at the center of the Milky Way, our own galaxy. 66. What is a quasar mentioned in the passage?
(A) It refers to the center of a black hole. (B) It is the place that releases strong radiation. (C) It is the largest black hole in the universe. (D) It is the source of gleams of light in the galaxies.
67. According to the passage, which of the following about black holes is true? (A) They produce as much energy as the sun does.
(B) They are two billion times more enormous than the sun. (C) Most astronomers agree about how they are formed. (D) Scientists have been investigating them for years. 68. What does “it” in the second paragraph refer to?
(A) Matter. (B) A quasar. (C) A black hole. (D) Radiation. [B]
The tragic tale of a schoolboy’s mysterious death has become a rallying cry for Taiwan’s gender equality movement. In 2000, Yeh Yung-Chih went to the bathroom during class time. Minutes later, he was found in a pool of his own blood. Yeh died the next day in a hospital.
Forensic experts from the Ministry of Justice said he’d suffered a heart attack and collapsed, striking his head and sustaining a serious head injury. However, experts from NTU College of Medicine disagreed with that explanation, and the exact cause of his death remains unknown.
The investigation revealed that he’d been the victim of bullying because other students saw his behavior as effeminate. Yeh didn’t behave like most boys; he enjoys cooking and was described as tender and polite. He told his mother and school officials that other students would often harass him, including in the school bathroom, because he was less masculine than other boys. In 2006, the school’s principal and two other officials went to prison for failing to protect Yeh.
In response to Yeh’s death, the Ministry of Education reformed its Gender Equality Education Committee to create the Gender Equality Education Committee, widening its focus from the equal treatment of women and men to include the treatment of those who don’t confirm to gender forms. The Gender Equality Education Act, passed in 2004, dictates that schools must treat their students fairly regardless of their “gender, gender temperament, gender identity, and sexual orientation.”
The Taiwan Gender Equality Education Association called Yeh the “Rose Boy,” and suggested that the term be used for other boys with stereotypically “feminine” characteristics. In 2015, a documentary with that title was shown at concerts by Jolin Tsai. Including interviews with Yeh’s mother, the film tells his story and carries a message of acceptance: that everyone is
fine just the way they are, and that we must respect and accept others no matter what. 69. What does this passage mainly discuss?
(A) The struggle for gender rights happening in Taiwan.
(B) A boy’s tragic death that led to better gender education in Taiwan. (C) Some common causes of bullying in Taiwan schools.
(D) A news story about some surprising studies on gender norms in Taiwan. 70. What is mentioned about the NTU College of Medicine?
(A) Before Yeh died, he had planned to study at the college in the future.
(B) After Yeh was injured, he was treated by a doctor who worked at the college. (C) Experts from the college believe that Yeh’s death was due to a heart attack. (D) Experts from the college didn’t accept the explanation provided for Yeh’s death. 71. What happened four years after Yeh’s death?
(A) The school principal and two co-workers were sent to prison. (B) The Gender Equality Education Committee was established. (C) A law was passed to protect more people from being bullied. (D) Jolin Tsai showed a documentary at her concerts in Yeh’s honor. 72. What does the word “effeminate” refer to in the third paragraph?
(A) Behavior that is typical of a woman. (B) Behavior that is considered violent.
(C) Behavior that is common for young children. (D) Behavior that is promoted by the public. [C]
Last night, I had the misfortune of eating at The Burger Shack, a restaurant located on the corner of Hawthorne Avenue in downtown Oak Valley. What I had hoped to be a romantic anniversary dinner for my wife Gladys and me turned out to be a very disappointing dining experience.
I began to have my doubts the moment we walked inside. The dining room itself was clean, but the décor was far too gaudy for my tastes. Multicolored images of grinning clowns and gigantic cartoon animals were pasted on almost every single wall. The booths were the color of traffic cones; the tables a bright lime green. It certainly did not look like the romantic eatery that I was hoping for, but I am not one to judge a book by its cover.
Gladys and I stood for what seemed like an hour waiting to be seated, but not a single employee even glanced our way. Finally, we decided to just locate a table on our own. Although the restaurant was fairly crowded, we were able to find a booth in the back. We took our seats and waited for a member of the wait staff to bring us menus.
An unbearable amount of time passed—it felt like we sat there for at least a week— and there was still no sign of a waiter or waitress. Perhaps noticing our frustration, a
customer sitting at the table next to us informed us that there were no waiters. Instead, we had to place our orders at the front of the restaurant and then bring our own food back to the table.
No waiters? Who came up with this concept? What is the purpose of dining out if you have to get up and serve yourself? I was on the verge of storming out, but my wife calmed me down. “Give it a chance, Stanley,” she said. “Remember how skeptical you were about the cordless phone? Now you use it all the time.”
I was not convinced, but I was hungry. Eventually, Gladys volunteered to get the food for us, as I was too famished to manage a trip to the front of the restaurant.
Somehow, I did manage to eat six of the hamburgers that Gladys brought back to the table, but the seventh proved far too greasy for my liking. The chocolate milkshake that they offered for dessert was acceptable, but the cup it came in was so small that it seemed as if I were drinking out of a thimble.
Overall, The Burger Shack’s combination of dreadful décor, nonexistent service, and disappointing food make it a place to avoid. I certainly hope we find a better place to celebrate our 51st anniversary next year!
73. The narrator’s main purpose in writing this passage is to ______.
(A) persuade readers to have their next romantic meal at The Burger Shack (B) inform readers about the menu options at The Burger Shack
(C) convince the owners of The Burger Shack to change their décor and hire waiters (D) complain about his experience at The Burger Shack
74. Based on the information in the passage, we can infer that the narrator most likely ______. (A) has never eaten at a fast food restaurant like The Burger Shack before
(B) prefers to eat healthy food instead of hamburgers and milkshakes (C) usually prepares meals for him and his wife at home
(D) used to work as a waiter and therefore has high expectations for restaurant service 75. Paragraph 4 makes use of which of the following literary devices?
(A) Symbolism, characterized by the use of an object or action that contains several layers of meaning, often concealed at first sight. A symbol means something more than just its literal meaning.
(B) Foreshadowing, characterized by the use of words or phrases that hint at something— typically something bad—that is going to happen later in the story. This is done without revealing the story or spoiling the suspense.
(C) Hyperbole, characterized by the use of extreme exaggeration for rhetorical effect. Hyperbole consists of exaggerated claims or statements that are not meant to be taken literally.
(D) Personification, characterized by the use of giving human qualities or emotions to
