108-01-01高三英文題目

彰化縣精誠中學 108 學年度第一學期 第一次期中考 英文科 高三試題

I. Vocabulary & Idioms (16%，1 point for each)

1. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has ______ that Solomon Islands broke off the diplomatic relations with Taiwan.

(A) promoted (B) assumed (C) confirmed (D) entitled 2. In Taiwan, citizens that reach the age of 20 are ______ to cast their votes in the

presidential election.

(A) solitary (B) eligible (C) abnormal (D) extraordinary 3. The fires sweeping through the Amazon this August drew global concern as world leaders

and celebrities issued the significance of adopting ______ on deforestation.

(A) regulations (B) accumulation (C) civilization (D) reproduction 4. It turned out to be a shocking news that the criminal had been ______ without any trial or

legal process. Further investigations into the killing were demanded by the public. (A) mourned (B) terrified (C) executed (D) discriminated 5. The ______ for the Hong Kong demonstration resulted from the controversial extradition

law proposed by the government in February 2019.

(A) spark (B) folklore (C) capacity (D) contestant 6. My parents warned me in an ______ voice that I would most certainly be grounded if I

came home after 11 p.m.

(A) tedious (B) emphatic (C) distinguished (D) compassionate 7. Indonesian President Widodo has ______ to relocate the capital to Borneo due to the

congestion and pollution in Jakarta.

(A) spurred (B) stabilized (C) resolved (D) alternated 8. From the data collected, scientists were able to make a(n) ______ that the water was

polluted to the extent of being unsafe to drink.

(A) supplement (B) monument (C) adjustment (D) inference 9. Violence against children, including corporal punishment, is a violation of the rights, for

children might feel ______ of their dignity.

(A) stripped (B) gripped (C) enhanced (D) financed

10. The company recalled the certain type of refrigerator after detecting a ______ that could lead to a short circuit and pose danger to the households.

(A) session (B) flaw (C) ritual (D) summit

11. The hit-and-run driver ______ himself ______ to the police the day after the accident. (A) turned ; off (B) turned ; in (C) turned ; up (D) turned ; down 12. One of the twin brothers has put on 10 pounds recently, so now it is much easier to _____

them ______.

(A) tear ; off (B) talk ; into (C) take ; up (D) tell ; apart 13. ______ the client’s request, the company will consider the payment and give a reply later.

(A) With a view to (B) With regard to (C) Whether or not (D) What for 14. Her friends became worried for Sally when the dark circles under her eyes showed that

she was ______ after working 80 hours last week.

(A) taken out (B) torn off (C) worked out (D) worn out 15. Residents living on the isolated island had no one to ______ when they were short of

medical supplies as the epidemic broke out.

(A) tell apart (B) talked into (C) turned to (D) turn a deaf ear to

16. Our principal is popular with the students because he often makes his lecture ______. (A) to the point (B) to their disappointment

(C) without a second thought (D) under the circumstances

II. Cloze (18%，1 point for each)

[A]

If you want to see more with less money, a working holiday is the way to go. Not only does it provide the opportunity to work during your stay at the resort, but 17 you to broaden the horizons. However, before 18 on the journey, something essential must be kept in mind. Take Pamela, who used to be the applicant for Work and Travel USA, as an example. She chose to work in Australia and live in an on-site caravan park, 19 she could get basic accommodations. Despite the relaxed atmosphere during her holiday, she worked in the blazing sun at the orchard on the weekdays. Tedious 20 , Pamela found it worthwhile after getting a chance to develop global perspectives. Work and Travel USA is open to 21 aged between 18 and 30. In addition to basic information and a resume, applicants 22 will have a further interview with the program manager. Therefore, make sure you do a thorough research and meet all the qualifications required before you go and see for yourself around the world. 17. (A) also enabling (B) it enables (C) does it enable (D) to enable 18. (A) ride out (B) riding out (C) set off (D) setting off

19. (A) in it (B) which (C) that (D) where

20. (A) the job is (B) seems the job (C) as is the job (D) as the job seems 21. (A) anyone (B) those who (C) whoever (D) no matter who are 22. (A) qualify (B) who qualify (C) qualified (D) are qualified [B]

Steven Galloway's third novel, set in Bosnia's capital during the civil war of the Nineties, opened with a cellist named Smailovic sitting by a window. As he played Albinoni's Adagio in his room, outside 23 a queue of people waiting to buy bread. Seconds later, a shell exploded in the marketplace, 24 lives of twenty-two people. Witnessing the massacre, he decided not to sit up doing nothing 25 to compose music. In spite of the masonry exploding and the shells dropping, he carried his cello down to the 26 street. After positioning a stool in a crater, Smailovic began once again to play the Adagio. He went on to do this every day for 22 days, one day for each victim. Upon hearing about his story against attacks, an English

composer, David Wilde, wrote a composition entitled “The Cellist of Sarajevo,” 27 he poured his feelings of love and brotherhood with the cellist. It was also the very piece that Yo-Yo Ma played at the International Cello Festival in England. The audience were stripped down to their deepest humanity when immersing themselves in the melody. They came to realize that music, 28 created or listened to, is a gift that all people share.

23. (A) have (B) had (C) were (D) was

24. (A) took (B) taking (C) taken (D) that took

25. (A) but (B) and (C) than (D) or

26. (A) war-stripping (B) war-stripped (C) war-tearing (D) war-torn 27. (A) which (B) for which (C) into which (D) what 28. (A) neither (B) however (C) no matter (D) whether [C]

Most of us had a special teacher that had a lasting effect on us, either for the knowledge they imparted, the wisdom they shared, the self-confidence he inspired, or all of the above. Similarly, it was in the school newspaper club 29 Nicholas Gage met his muse and mentor －Miss Hurd. She drilled all the students in basic grammar, assigned storied for them to read, and 30 to understand the structure of English. Gradually, Gage fell in love with literature and developed an interest in reading and writing. One day, they were asked to write an article based on their origin, and she strongly insisted that Gage 31 an essay about his past. What lied behind her request was the intention of letting Gage free himself from the sorrow of losing his mother when running away from the guerilla. After the essay was done, without getting his permission, Miss Hurd had it 32 in the school newspaper. It even won him a medal and the compliment of the Greek community after getting a prize in the contest. 33 , the success boosted his confidence and motivated him to major in journalism. Had it not been for her, Gage 34 a reporter, recording the story of all walks of life.

29. (A) and (B) that (C) where (D) when

30. (A) spurred them on (B) got them through

(C) took them in (D) tracked them down

31. (A) compose (B) to compose (C) composing (D) composed 32. (A) publish (B) to publish (C) publishing (D) published 33. (A) In addition (B) That is (C) As a result (D) For instance 34. (A) could not become (B) had not become

(C) would not have become (D) may not have become

III. Grammar (10%，1 point for each)

35. I don’t suppose high school students know what they want to be some day, _____? (A) do they (B) don’t they (C) do I (D) don’t I 36. How many participants _____ were engage in the activity held by the government?

(A) you did say (B) do you say (C) you said (D) did you say 37. Gina is worried about her performance on stage. Let’s wish her good luck, _____?

(A) shall we (B) will we (C) won’t we (D) doesn’t she 38. When the foreigner is interviewed, he was asked _____, Taipei or America.

(A) what does he prefer (B) which does he prefer (C) what he prefers (D) which he prefers

39. Jen is walking her dog now. She hardly has time walking her dog on weekdays, _____? (A) has she (B) does she (C) hasn’t she (D) doesn’t she 40. Let me show you how to make the handicraft, _____?

(A) shall we (B) will you (C) don’t you (D) all right 41. _____ will be invited to the ball?

(A) Who do you think (B) Do you think who

(C) Who you think (D) Whom do you think

42. Getting used to the new environment and coworkers takes Freddy a great amount of time, _____?

(A) do they (B) don’t they (C) does it (D) doesn’t it 43. Nobody in the office has heard about the rumor, _____ ?

(A) has he　 (B) hasn’t he　 (C) have they (D) haven’t they 44. Choose the CORRECT sentence.

(A) Do you have any idea when will Ann arrive at the train station? (B) Let’s not use the disposable chopsticks and plastic bags, all right?

(C) Seldom does our father go jogging in the morning, doesn’t he? (D) This wasn’t the best way to deal with the problem, was this?

IV. Fill in the blanks (10%，1 point for each)

(A) dependent (B) commuting (C) whether (D) named (E) calling (AB) making (AC) ignored (AD) found (AE) which (BC) instead

Huzaifah Khaled used to spend a lot of time at train stations in the UK 45 back and forth between his home. He soon came into contact with the homeless people who often gathered there. After meeting and becoming friends of them, Khaled 46 it difficult for them to cover basic needs. It hit him that the limited hours for drop-in services at day shelters meant people had to schedule their days around visits to the shelter, 47 it hard to hold a stable job or see family regularly. Therefore, he came up with the solution: a vending machine.

This vending machine, 48 after his charity－Action Hunger, gives away necessities like food, toothpaste, and socks for free 24 hours per day. At first, Khaled speculatively

approached over 50 manufacturers across England and Europe — most 49 his proposal, a few politely declined. However, just before he was about to give up and try to raise funds to buy a machine 50 , N&W Global Vending responded to his letter and invited him to pitch the idea to them. That was how the plan could be successfully implemented. With the help of the machine, people in need can use special cards to get three items per day. The idea is that users do not become 51 on the machines, and are working toward a long-term plan for getting off the streets, Khaled explained. He wants Action Hunger’s low-cost vending machines, which are restocked daily by volunteers, to complement other existing services. He believes continued engagement with local support services is key to 52 a halt to the cycle of homelessness.

Khaled hopes to expand quickly across the country, as well as across Europe and the United States. Over the next month, Khaled and his team will monitor 53 products in the machine are in highest demand. In the longer term, they want to crunch data from the keycards to figure out 54 giving someone access to free basic necessities contributes to helping them get off the street.

V. Discourse Structure (5%，1 point for each)

If you witnessed an emergency happening right before your eyes, you would certainly take some sort of action to help the person in trouble, right? While we might all like to believe that this is true, psychologists suggest that 55 . This is due to bystander effect, referring to the phenomenon in which the greater the number of people present, the less likely people are to help a person. There are two major factors that contribute to the bystander effect. First, the presence of other people creates a diffusion of responsibility. When an emergency situation occurs, observers are more likely to take action since 56 . The second reason is the need to behave in correct and socially acceptable ways. When other observers fail to react, 57 .

The most frequently cited example of the bystander effect in introductory psychology textbooks is the brutal murder of a young woman named Catherine "Kitty" Genovese. One day, Genovese was returning home from work. As she approached her apartment entrance, she was attacked and stabbed by a man. Despite her repeated calls for help, 58 . In this case, researchers have found that onlookers are less likely to intervene if the situation is ambiguous. For instance, many of the 38 witnesses reported that they believed that they were witnessing a "lover's quarrel," and did not realize that the young woman was actually being murdered. During such chaotic moments, 59 . When most people neglect the ongoing incident, they would perceive that no necessary action is needed.

(A) they would feel obligated to lend a helping hand when there is scarcely anyone nearby (B) whether or not you intervene might depend upon the number of other witnesses present (C) people often look to others in the group to determine what reaction is suitable

(D) individuals often take this as a signal that a response is not needed or not appropriate (E) none of the people in the nearby apartment building called the police to report the incident

VI. Reading : Choose the best answer (16%，2 points for each)

[A]

Guinea worms are a kind of parasites. The eggs of Guinea worms hide in water fleas, which is a strange, tiny organism that has a hard shell life that of a lobster or a crab. When contaminated water from ponds or shallow open wells were taken in by humans, water fleas infected with guinea worm eggs also enter the digestive system. While the water flea is dissolved by the acid in the stomach, the guinea worms are released and migrate through the intestinal wall. Usually there is one (sometimes two) worm per host. It stays in the human body for about a year and grows. The length of the grown adult Guinea worm can reach 1 meter. Afterwards, the worm makes its way toward the skin surface, trying to get out og the human body to lay eggs. As the worm cuts through the skin and emerges, it’s very painful and human may suffer from fever and sickness. Basically, the Guinea worm disease is manageable by improving the quality of drinking water or simply filtering water through cloth before drinking it.

60. How do Guinea worms enter a human body?

(A) Through penetrating human skin (B) Through lobsters that humans eat (C) By laying eggs on the skin or hair (D) Through filthy drinking water 61. Which of the following is true?

(A) Guinea worms are extremely tiny and short. (B) The water flea lays eggs inside the human body. (C) The water flea harbors the guinea worm’s egg. (D) Guinea worms lay eggs inside the human body. [B]

After 244 years of continuous publication, the famous Encyclopedia Britannica has finally decided to stop printing. The immense set of reference books fill 32 large volumes and is considered the most learned encyclopedia in the English language. The company had admitted that competition from online encyclopedias, such as Wikipedia, has meant printing the books is no longer feasible. The 2010 set will be the final Britannica issued in printed form.

Encyclopedia Britannica published its first print edition in 1768 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Over the years, the company’s famous gold lettered encyclopedia sets became mainstays in libraries and homes throughout the United States and Britain. Many of the encyclopedias sets peaked in 1990 when the company sold 12,000 sets in the United States alone. In contrast, only 8,000 sets of the 2010 edition have been sold, with 4,000 sets still available to customers while supplies last.

However, Britannica President Jorge Cauz doesn’t see this as a defeat. Sales of the book represent less than 1% of their total sales. Encyclopedia Britannica will still publish an online edition with a $69.95 annual subscription fee, but the company expects that the biggest profits will continue to come from educational products for large institutions, such as online learning tools, software and DVDs. Although many observers have expressed nostalgia for the printed encyclopedias, the company maintains that its focus on digital products will provide readers with a reliable source of accurate and well-researched reference information.

62. Sales of Encyclopedia Britannica have declined for years because ________.

(A) its subscription fee was too expensive for overall readers (B) most consumers couldn’t afford the monthly installment (C) school libraries turn to other sources of information reference (D) people started to use free Internet resources for their needs

63. How will the decision to stop printing encyclopedias likely affect Britannica?

(A) It will force the company to offer free access to Encyclopedia Britannica online. (B) The company will make efforts to provide better services for educational institutions. (C) The company will probably have to declare bankruptcy soon.

(D) The move will temporarily help the company increase its market share. 64. Which of the following has the closest meaning to the word nostalgia?

(A) preference (B) perseverance (C) opposition (D) obligation [C]

December 21 is often the day of the year on which the Northern Hemisphere is exposed to the sun’s ultra-violet rays for the shortest length of time. Known as the winter solstice, many regard this shortest day on the calendar as the first day of winter. Since it’s immediately followed by the longest night of the year, it is, moreover, the ideal time to pull out the telescope and admire the stars in the sky.

The winter solstice is also the day that the star closest to us, making its way across the heavens in a broad solar arch, reaches the most southern point in the northern sky. This might explain the Latin origin for the word solstice－a combination of the noun for ‘sun’ (sol) and the verb ‘to stand still’ (sister)－which implies that the sun cannot sink any lower and that it eventually comes to a halt. It is no wonder that this significant annual event has been celebrated for centuries in many different cultures. In ancient Rome, for example, the occasion was marked by the annual Feast of Saturn. Held in honor of the god of agriculture, the week-long festival was a time when the present state of affairs too would stand still. Schools, courts, and businesses would close and slaves would even be served by their masters for a change! Arguments and thoughts of revenge would be forgotten and enemies would exchange gifts of fruit, dolls and candles. Entire wars were even suspended and soldiers were encouraged to lay down their arms and show mercy.

The next time you’re drowning yours in a steamy bowl of red bean soup with sticky rice balls, remember to stand still and appreciate the natural laws and human history behind this short but special day.

65. Why is the winter solstice the day on which the northern half of the earth is exposed to the sun for the least amount of time?

(A) It’s the day of the year that has the shortest night.

(B) It’s the day of the year when only half the sun’s rays reach Earth. (C) It’s the day of the year with the least hours of daylight.

(D) It’s the 24-hour period that marks the start of the northern winter. 66. What does the word “star” refer to in the second paragraph?

(A) The Northern Star. (B) The Southern Star.

(C) Saturn. (D) The sun.

67. Which of the following statements is TRUE about life in ancient Rome during the festival of Saturn?

(A) Slaves took revenge on masters who used to mistreat them. (B) Children were requested to attend school as usual.

(C) Peace would reign over the empire for a week.

(D) Many Romans chose to harvest the crops on this special day.

VII. Translation (10%)

68. 政府要求遊客遵守規定並且帶走自己的垃圾。 (3%) 69. 凡是破壞景點的人都會被嚴懲。 (3%)

70. 要不是因為有這些規定，我們可能再也看不到這些風景了。(4%)