高中部一年級第一次學藝競試題庫(50%)
範圍：課本 L1,2,4。4500 單字: U17-18。必考片語 U13-14。
1. Imagine it’s the 2017 high school state cross-country championship. You __(1)__ hard
all year for this moment. You want to win, __(2)__ for your teammates __(2)__ your coach. Just an eighth of a mile before the finish line, you see your best friend __(3)__ on the ground. He has just broken his leg! Everyone else is still running. No one is going to stop and help someone so close to the end. But what do you do?
For Sean Rausch, the answer to this question was easy. He __(4)__ bent down and asked his friend and teammate, Blake Lewis, if he wanted to finish the race. When Blake replied yes, Rausch lifted him on his back and carried him toward the finish line. __(5)__ the fact that this was against the rules, neither cared. A few feet before the finish line, Rausch put Blake down, so he could hop over the line himself. They didn’t win, but their friendship carried the day!
（ ）(1) (A) have trained (B) will train (C) are training (D) will be training （ ）(2) (A) as; as (B) neither; nor (C) either; or (D) both; and
（ ）(3) (A) to lie (B) lain (C) lay (D) lying
（ ）(4) (A) barely (B) painfully (C) immediately (D) similarly （ ）(5) (A) However (B) While (C) Although (D) Despite
(1)A (2)D (3)D (4)C (5)D
2. I feel nervous. It’s time __(1)__ for the race. I hear them call my name. “Derek
Redmond, UK, in lane number five.” The gun goes off, and we __(2)__. Thousands of people have come to watch us run. We hear loud cheers as we go around the first corner. I’m in front and feeling __(3)__. I think I can do this! Just two hundred meters to go, and I’m still ahead of the other runners. Suddenly, I feel a sharp pain in my leg. I can’t believe it. It hurts so much that I can’t even stand, and I __(4)__ to the ground.
The next thing I know is that my father, Jim, is by my side. He helps me up. I tell him I need to finish the race and he understands. We cross the line together. Why do I keep __(5)__ till the end? True champions stand tall, even after a fall.
（ ）(1) (A) lining up (B) to line up (C) lined up (D) lines up （ ）(2) (A) take off (B) put off (C) turn off (D) show off （ ）(3) (A) well (B) bad (C) good (D) badly
（ ）(4) (A) succeed (B) collapse (C) struggle (D) hop （ ）(5) (A) to push (B) pushed (C) pushing (D) push (1)B (2)A (3)C (4)B (5)C
3. When people hear the name Derek Redmond, they usually think of the 1992 Barcelona
Olympics. It was in these Games that Derek and his father Jim were involved in one of __(1)__ finishes ever to an Olympic race.
The Englishman had just seriously injured his leg halfway through the four-hundred-meter semifinal and was __(2)__ terrible pain. Hopping, Derek was trying to keep pushing to the finish line, determined to complete the race. Although security officials tried to stop him, Jim Redmond was equally determined to help his son. Within seconds, he was at Derek’s side to __(3)__ him.
__(4)__ they were struggling toward the finish line, loud cheers rang out from every
corner of the stadium. Finally they crossed the white line together, __(5)__. That day, the Redmonds showed us that you don’t need a medal around your neck to prove you have the heart of a champion.
（ ）(1) (A) bravest (B) the bravest (C) the braver (D) much braver （ ）(2) (A) by (B) on (C) in (D) at
（ ）(3) (A) support (B) strengthen (C) injure (D) dedicate （ ）(4) (A) During (B) As (C) Then (D) For
（ ）(5) (A) getting cold feet (B) weak at the knees (C) from head to toe (D) arm in arm
(1)B (2)C (3)A (4)B (5)D
4. It’s not often that Olympic runners can fall during a race and still manage to win gold.
British athlete Mo Farah, however, is a pretty special Olympian. Having won both the 10,000 meters and 5,000 meters at the 2012 London Olympics, he was hungry __(1)__ a third gold medal in the 10,000 meters in Rio four years later. This time, though, he was forced __(2)__ even harder for his victory.
Eleven laps into the 25-lap race, there was drama. The crowd looked on __(3)__ shock when, following some pushing, Mo was knocked over. Having promised his daughter a medal, however, nothing was going to stop him from __(4)__ in the race. Within just a few seconds, he was back on his feet. Luckily, he wasn’t injured at all __(5)__ the fall. Slowly but surely he caught up with the pack. Mo, a true champion, not only went on to win that race, but also won gold in the 5,000 meters just days later.
（ ）(1) (A) on (B) to (C) for (D) with
（ ）(2) (A) working (B) to work (C) work (D) worked （ ）(3) (A) in (B) on (C) by (D) at
（ ）(4) (A) stayed (B) stays (C) stay (D) staying （ ）(5) (A) despite (B) although (C) when (D) since (1)C (2)B (3)A (4)D (5)A
5. Matthias Steiner couldn’t believe his ears when he heard about the car accident. Hours
later, he was sitting in a hospital watching his wife die. “Promise me you’ll keep __(1)__ what you love, even without me,” she said. “I promise,” he replied with emotion. “I’ll win a medal, just for you.” “__(2)__,” she joked, trying to comfort him, “make it a gold one.” Just months later, Matthias was __(3)__ his way onto the weightlifting* stage at the Beijing Olympics. He was sitting in fourth place and had one final chance to win. To claim the gold, however, he needed to lift a backbreaking 258 kilograms, more than he had ever lifted before.
Silence fell __(4)__ he grabbed the bar and raised it to his hips. Already, his arms and legs were __(5)__. Then, with one last superhuman effort, he raised the bar high above his head. When he stood in tears on the podium* moments later, he had flowers in one hand and a picture of his late wife in the other, and a gold medal around his neck.
註：weightlifting 舉重 podium 領獎臺
（ ）(1) (A) doing (B) to do (C) did (D) do
（ ）(2) (A) At first (B) In that case (C) Above all (D) In general （ ）(3) (A) coming (B) losing (C) taking (D) making
（ ）(5) (A) on time (B) on fire (C) on the way (D) on the spot (1)A (2)B (3)D (4)D (5)B
6. I’ll never forget that day. I was sitting at home, and my eyes were glued to the TV. I was
so proud; it felt like my heart would burst. Here I was, a seventy-three-year-old grandmother, watching my daughter Gabriela Andersen-Schiess __(1)__ in the 1984 Los Angeles
Olympics. Something else that made it even more exciting was that this was the first-ever Olympic marathon for women!
Gabriela didn’t have a good chance __(2)__ a medal, but that wasn’t important. I just wanted her to finish. For most of the race, this seemed likely. But, with just six miles to go, the thirty-two-degree LA heat began to have an effect. She had lost too much water and gradually slowed down. With just four hundred meters to go, she could barely walk and I was __(3)__. Her stiff muscles were on fire and she almost fell several times. Some people even tried to stop her __(4)__ completing the race. Bravely, however, she __(5)__ her way to the finish line. To this day, I still don’t know how she made it!
（ ）(1) (A) ran (B) to run (C) running (D) runs （ ）(2) (A) winning (B) wins (C) won (D) to win
（ ）(3) (A) in disgust (B) in danger (C) in tears (D) in charge （ ）(4) (A) with (B) by (C) to (D) from
（ ）(5) (A) took (B) made (C) came (D) lost (1)C (2)D (3)C (4)D (5)B
7. We all love the Olympics. Over the years, there have been so many memorable
moments. One of __(1)__ of these was when US speed skater Dan Jansen finally won a gold medal.
Jansen took part in his first Winter Olympics in 1984. All __(2)__ he could manage back then was fourth in the five-hundred-meter race. Four years later, he was back on Olympic ice in Canada, keen to see __(3)__ he could do. However, on the morning of his first race, he received some tragic news. His sister, Jane, had just passed away __(4)__ cancer. Jansen competed nonetheless but was obviously still __(5)__ shock, crashing out on the first turn. He fell again four days later and had to return home once more with nothing __(6)__ for his efforts.
Fast-forward to 1992, and Jansen could again only manage a fourth place in France. With each race, his chances of a medal were getting slimmer. __(7)__ this, he was crowned world champion in both 1993 and 1994. Thus he kept __(8)__ he could still win Olympic gold in Norway. He watched his hopes of winning in the five-hundred-meter event __(9)__ when he finished eighth. __(10)__ the starter’s gun sounded for his very last Olympic race, Jansen thought of nothing else but his sister Jane. He dedicated the gold medal he won in the one-thousand-meter race that day to her.
（ ）(1) (A) much greater (B) the greatest (C) best (D) much better （ ）(2) (A) what (B) which (C) that (D) whose
（ ）(3) (A) whom (B) that (C) which (D) what
（ ）(4) (A) accordingly (B) because (C) since (D) due to （ ）(5) (A) in (B) on (C) by (D) with
（ ）(6) (A) shows (B) showed (C) to show (D) showing
（ ）(7) (A) As a result of (B) Instead of (C) In spite of (D) For lack of （ ）(8) (A) believing (B) believe (C) believed (D) to believe
（ ）(9) (A) disappears (B) disappear (C) disappeared (D) to disappear （ ）(10) (A) From (B) Then (C) During (D) As
(1)B (2)C (3)D (4)D (5)A (6)C (7)C (8)A (9)B (10)D
8. Star runner Holland Reynolds loved her new cross-country coach, Jim Tracy. He really
understood the sport and always had honest and helpful advice __(1)__. The whole team respected and __(2)__ Coach Tracy. So everyone was shocked and watched __(3)__ disbelief when he started suffering from Lou Gehrig’s disease*. Slowly but surely, he lost the use of his muscles __(4)__ this terrible condition and fell down at practice several times. With tears in their eyes, the team vowed* they’d win that year’s state championship for their sick coach. With Holland’s help, they performed well all season. Eventually, it all came down to a rainy three-mile race in Fresno. On the day of the run, Holland had a cold and temperatures were unusually low. __(5)__ this, she was in third place with just half a mile to go. Then suddenly everything changed. Her lungs were __(6)__ and her muscles seemed frozen. She was forced __(7)__ because of the extreme pain. She simply had to finish the race, though, both for her team and for her coach. Nothing else __(8)__. Just yards before the line, she finally __(9)__ to the ground. It took her twenty seconds to crawl the last few inches, but she kept __(10)__. She finished for her coach, and the team finished first in the race.
註：Lou Gehrig’s disease 漸凍症 vow 發誓
（ ）(1) (A) giving (B) to give (C) gave (D) gives
（ ）(2) (A) injured (B) dedicated (C) admired (D) strengthened （ ）(3) (A) on (B) in (C) at (D) by
（ ）(4) (A) since (B) because (C) as a result (D) due to （ ）(5) (A) Despite (B) However (C) Although (D) Once
（ ）(6) (A) out of order (B) on thin ice (C) out of breath (D) on fire
（ ）(7) (A) to slow down (B) slow down (C) slowed down (D) slowing down （ ）(8) (A) happened (B) mattered (C) increased (D) struggled
（ ）(9) (A) succeeded (B) struggled (C) collapsed (D) hopped （ ）(10) (A) fought (B) fights (C) fighting (D) to fight (1)B (2)C (3)B (4)D (5)A (6)D (7)A (8)B (9)C (10)C
9. “Ladies and gentlemen, this is your captain speaking. We’re at an altitude of thirty
thousand feet. We will __(1)__ breakfast soon. It may taste different, though, and you probably won’t enjoy it as much as when you are not flying. Please remember, it’s not the airline’s fault.”
You’ll never hear this announcement. __(2)__, in-flight food does taste different. Your tongue doesn’t __(3)__ the same up in the air. Low humidity and air pressure make your tongue less sensitive __(4)__ different flavors. When you fly, your nose also becomes __(5)__ it doesn’t function well. Even your ears can affect how __(6)__ you enjoy your meal. Food doesn’t taste as sweet or salty in noisy places as it does in a quieter environment. Therefore, noisy airplane engines may make your food __(7)__ bland. Airlines know our organs are affected during a flight and have some solutions. British Airlines gives nasal spray __(8)__ stuffy noses. Most airlines add more flavoring __(9)__ the dishes to make them tastier. Also, ingredients with rich flavors that remain yummy up in the air, __(10)__ tomatoes, mushrooms and spinach, are added.
“Ladies and gentlemen, hope you had a pleasant flight and enjoyed your in-flight meals. Safe travels!”
（ ）(1) (A) engage (B) remain (C) serve (D) assure
（ ）(2) (A) As a result (B) However (C) Thus (D) On the contrary （ ）(3) (A) go (B) eat (C) shoot (D) work
（ ）(4) (A) for (B) as (C) to (D) with
（ ）(5) (A) blocked that (B) as blocked as (C) so blocked that (D) more blocked with
（ ）(6) (A) much (B) soon (C) many (D) less （ ）(7) (A) tasting (B) tasted (C) tastes (D) taste
（ ）(8) (A) clearing (B) with clearing (C) to clear (D) clear （ ）(9) (A) with (B) to (C) as (D) for
（ ）(10) (A) such as (B) for example (C) as an instance (D) according to (1)C (2)B (3)D (4)C (5)C (6)A (7)D (8)C (9)B (10)A
10. “No thank you,” said the man next to me, “I never eat on airplanes.” The flight
attendant*, hearing a passenger answer __(1)__ this, smiled and nodded. Then, she turned to me and asked, “Beef or chicken?” I paused. She held up two trays __(2)__ me decide. She probably wondered how long it would take me to choose.
I looked at the guy beside me again. Though he just shook his head, this somehow persuaded me. “Just a bottle of water for me too, please,” I said.
After the flight attendant was gone, the man said, “You made the right choice. Food never tastes as __(3)__ as it does on the ground. That’s __(4)__ they cook and cool it hours earlier, and then reheat it. Plus, the cabin environment, __(5)__ makes the air in here thinner and drier, affects the sense of taste.” Then he smiled and tapped my water bottle with his own. “Enjoy not having your meal!”
註：flight attendant 空服員
（ ）(1) (A) like (B) as (C) for (D) from
（ ）(2) (A) help (B) helped (C) to help (D) helps （ ）(3) (A) good (B) better (C) best (D) well （ ）(4) (A) × (B) why (C) because (D) because of （ ）(5) (A) that (B) which (C) what (D) where (1)A (2)C (3)A (4)C (5)B
11. On February 3rd, 1975, something very difficult for an airline to swallow happened. The
incident took place during a Japan Airlines flight from Alaska to Denmark. Ninety minutes before landing, 364 passengers were __(1)__ omelets* for breakfast. For extra flavor, canned ham was added __(2)__ the dish. Unfortunately for everyone onboard, __(3)__, almost all this meat was infected with bacteria. Despite this, it still tasted normal, and most people finished their meals.
In all, 197 flyers who ate the food fell ill. First, they began throwing up on the plane. Many also had terrible diarrhea* and stomach cramps*. The food poisoning was __(4)__ serious that 144 people had to be rushed to hospital as soon as the plane landed!
In the end, one of the three in-flight cooks who had prepared the meals was to blame. This was __(5)__ he had open, infected wounds on two fingers of his right hand. The bacteria found on the ham exactly matched the bacteria on the cook’s injuries, thereby proving it was
indeed his fault.
Luckily, both pilots had steak for breakfast. 註：omelet 煎蛋捲 diarrhea 腹瀉 cramp 痙攣
（ ）(1) (A) serving (B) serve (C) serves (D) served （ ）(2) (A) to (B) by (C) with (D) for
（ ）(3) (A) instead (B) however (C) therefore (D) finally （ ）(4) (A) such (B) so (C) very (D) as
（ ）(5) (A) that (B) because of (C) because (D) why (1)D (2)A (3)B (4)B (5)C
12. Airplane food has come a long way in the last hundred years. Even economy-class
passengers are sometimes pleasantly surprised these days when the food service cart finally rolls past. __(1)__, they can expect far more exotic* dishes than the standard “beef or chicken” options of the past. In addition, they can also __(2)__ meals more suited to their individual tastes and needs.
This is thanks to airlines having recently started __(3)__ various special meals __(3)__ their onboard food service. Vegetarian* flyers, for example, can pre-order vegetarian meals including eggs or dairy products, but no meat. Raw foodists, __(4)__, can book dishes that aren’t cooked or processed at all. Passengers from different religions too, can request specific dishes in line with their faith.
Sensitive __(5)__ gluten* or dairy? Don’t worry, airline chefs have something for you too. In fact, even travelers with medical conditions like diabetes* can now enjoy special meals. These days, it seems, just about everyone can fly with a full stomach!
註：exotic 異國風味的 vegetarian 素食的 gluten 麩質 diabetes 糖尿病
（ ）(1) (A) Over time (B) All of a sudden (C) For a start (D) On the other hand （ ）(2) (A) take advantage of (B) come up with (C) get rid of (D) look forward to （ ）(3) (A) providing; for (B) introducing; to (C) comparing; with (D) distracting;
from
（ ）(4) (A) similarly (B) accurately (C) probably (D) actually （ ）(5) (A) with (B) to (C) for (D) by
(1)C (2)D (3)B (4)A (5)B
13. Being a frequent flyer, I like to stay in shape. Weighing just 10 kilograms and getting
plenty of exercise as I do, this isn’t __(1)__ it is for most flyers. Just like other passengers, however, there’s lots to do before I’m ready for a flight.
The first thing I can look forward to is a nice hot shower. This probably differs from __(2)__ you’re used to, and involves some unpacking. The 96 trays which I carry inside me, you see, all have to be removed before I can be cleaned.
After drying, I am loaded with trays of freshly cooked food. But, __(3)__ safety concerns, this all has to be cooled down again very quickly, so they blast me with freezing, minus-32-degree air. Luckily, I’m not sensitive __(4)__ the cold at all.
Just before take-off, airport staff push me onto the plane. Although I’m much heavier now, my eight wheels all __(5)__ well, so this isn’t hard. Soon, we’ll be up in the air and I can roll down the aisle with your in-flight meal. That’s what food carts do, isn’t it? （ ）(1) (A) very hard that (B) so hard that (C) hard enough to (D) as hard as （ ）(2) (A) what (B) which (C) that (D) whom
（ ）(4) (A) with (B) for (C) to (D) from
（ ）(5) (A) solve (B) work (C) warn (D) blame (1)D (2)A (3)C (4)C (5)B
14. Not many people can afford to fly first class. The lucky few can expect more than just
great service. They also look forward to __(1)__＿ great food. This is often very different from __(2)__ is dished up in economy or business class and has to be of the highest quality. Air France, for example, aims to __(3)__ their first-class customers some of the best in-flight food available. They’ve even hired a famous French chef to help design the menu on their North American flights. His name is Daniel Boulud, and he also happens to be the owner of Daniel, a New York restaurant __(4)__ was rated one of the world’s top ten places to dine. So, what exactly can Air France’s first-class flyers expect on their tray tables? __(5)__, Atlantic lobster with curry* and coconut sauce. Or, if you prefer, there’s also Moroccan chicken, French lamb chops, or beef with pepper and cranberry. Plus champagne* and caviar*, of course. Now that sounds like first class!
註：curry 咖哩 champagne 香檳 caviar 魚子醬
（ ）(1) (A) enjoy (B) enjoyed (C) enjoying (D) being enjoyed （ ）(2) (A) that (B) which (C) it (D) what
（ ）(3) (A) blame (B) serve (C) affect (D) compare （ ）(4) (A) that (B) whose (C) where (D) who
（ ）(5) (A) However (B) For a start (C) In addition (D) Therefore (1)C (2)D (3)B (4)A (5)B
15. I’m blogger Nik Loukas. I’ve been reviewing in-flight meals for over seven years now.
__(1)__, I basically fly-and-dine for a living. I’ve eaten __(2)__ more than 500 flights worldwide, on over 150 different airlines. Today, I __(3)__ two key insights with fellow flyers. If you want to know what foods to try or to avoid next time you’re eating at 30,000 feet, keep reading.
Tip number one is to stick to more savory options. Low air pressure and dry cabin air have __(4)__ a significant effect on one’s sense of taste and smell, making onboard cuisine up to 30% less flavorful. Stronger-tasting in-flight foods will be nearly as rich in flavor as they __(5)__ at sea level. You can choose drinks like tomato juice or foods __(6)__ curry and miso soup. You can even bring your own “secret ingredients” in the form of salt or Tabasco sauce. Anything to __(7)__ a little extra flavor __(7)__ your meal.
Secondly, __(8)__ a more pleasant sky-high experience, stay away from the fish. The existence of safety laws __(9)__ prohibit* any food from being cooked onboard the aircraft means all airline food needs to be prepared on the ground hours in advance. It’s then slowly reheated in the sky, a process which tends to dry out fish dishes too much. __(10)__, steer clear of* bread and fizzy* drinks. At that altitude, they’ll just leave you feeling bloated*. 註：prohibit 禁止 steer clear of 避開 fizzy 起泡的 bloated 胃脹氣的
（ ）(1) (A) Over time (B) In fact (C) For a start (D) All of a sudden （ ）(2) (A) behind (B) across (C) during (D) through
（ ）(3) (A) shared (B) was sharing (C) have shared (D) will be sharing （ ）(4) (A) so (B) quite (C) too (D) very
（ ）(5) (A) are (B) do (C) be (D) does
（ ）(6) (A) despite (B) such as (C) because of (D) regardless of
（ ）(7) (A) add; to (B) provide; with (C) blame; for (D) distract; from （ ）(8) (A) enjoy (B) enjoying (C) to enjoy (D) be enjoyed
（ ）(9) (A) who (B) what (C) whose (D) that
（ ）(10) (A) Similarly (B) Normally (C) Eventually (D) Unfortunately (1)B (2)C (3)D (4)B (5)A (6)B (7)A (8)C (9)D (10)A
16. The plane had been stuck on the runway for a full six hours. There were some reasons
for the delay. __(1)__, strong winds made taking off impossible for the first three hours. __(2)__ this, air traffic was much heavier than usual, which made the waiting time even longer. Then, just when it looked like they were finally ready to depart*, crew members discovered an emergency exit on the plane that wasn’t __(3)__ properly. Of course, this was something __(4)__ had to be repaired immediately. The tired and hungry passengers were thus asked to return to the lounge, where they __(5)__ free snacks and drinks.
At last, all travelers were allowed to board the aircraft __(6)__ their journey once more. Within twenty minutes, everyone was in their seat. An announcement followed shortly after: “Ladies and Gentlemen, this is your captain __(7)__. On behalf of* the airline, I just want to apologize* again for all the delays. Fortunately, we are now just about ready and __(8)__ very soon. Please note that, in line with air safety regulations*, we’ve had to remove all the food that was previously on the aircraft. Crew members are, __(9)__, reloading fresh supplies as we speak. The dinner and breakfast menus will __(10)__ look a little different. I’m terribly sorry if this causes any inconvenience. Please enjoy your flight.”
註：depart 出發 on behalf of 代表 apologize 道歉 regulation 規定 （ ）(1) (A) At last (B) In fact (C) In addition (D) For a start （ ）(2) (A) Since (B) Despite (C) Because (D) Because of （ ）(3) (A) functioning (B) warning (C) affecting (D) indicating （ ）(4) (A) it (B) that (C) who (D) what
（ ）(5) (A) served (B) were serving (C) have served (D) were served （ ）(6) (A) began (B) beginning (C) begun (D) to begin
（ ）(7) (A) saying (B) asking (C) speaking (D) yelling
（ ）(8) (A) have departed (B) will be departing (C) will have departed (D) were departing
（ ）(9) (A) in total (B) in short (C) in fact (D) in the end （ ）(10) (A) instead (B) therefore (C) however (D) firstly (1)D (2)D (3)A (4)B (5)D (6)D (7)C (8)B (9)C (10)B
17. Malala Yousafzai is an amazing person. She has achieved so much already through her
dedication to education that people often forget how young she is.
When she won the Nobel Prize __(1)__ the tender age of seventeen, for example, she was still just an ordinary teenager. In many ways, she was still __(2)__. She fought with her younger brothers __(3)__ times a week. She had no thoughts of getting married but enjoyed looking at pictures of Brad Pitt online. She liked pink, badminton, card tricks, and Canadian pop star Justin Bieber. One of the bravest young girls __(4)__ to stand up for her rights was even still afraid of spiders and roller coasters!
This is perhaps what makes Malala, __(5)__ just five feet tall, so special. She is living proof that even young people, no matter how ordinary they think they are, can do amazing things in this world.
（ ）(1) (A) at (B) in (C) on (D) for
（ ）(2) (A) taking away (B) growing up (C) blowing up (D) calling for （ ）(3) (A) few (B) little (C) a few (D) a little
（ ）(4) (A) never (B) even (C) still (D) ever
（ ）(5) (A) stand (B) stands (C) standing (D) to stand (1)A (2)B (3)C (4)D (5)C
18. The school truck stopped, which was normal in Pakistan. But men __(1)__ masks
entered and asked the female students, “Who is Malala?” They shot her in the head and hopped __(2)__. Malala Yousafzai fell bleeding.
She grew up where girls were forbidden to go to school. Many teenage Pakistani women got married and stayed home. However, her father, a school principal, wanted her to stay in school. Malala thus held the belief __(3)__ no one should stop people from getting an education.
In 2009, she started writing blogs for BBC about life in a society __(4)__ by the Taliban. When her story __(5)__, the Taliban threatened her. Malala’s shooting on October 9, 2012, shocked the world. Two million supporters __(6)__ equal education in Pakistan. The Pakistani government adopted a policy for educational rights for boys and girls __(7)__. The Malala Fund was started to help girls __(8)__ education. In 2014, Malala won the Nobel Peace Prize. At seventeen, she was the youngest person __(9)__ to receive this honor.
In her UN speech, Malala delivered this message to the world: “__(10)__ us pick up our books and pens. They are our most powerful weapons. One child, one teacher, one book, and one pen can change the world!”
（ ）(1) (A) wore (B) wear (C) wearing (D) worn （ ）(2) (A) in (B) off (C) out (D) toward
（ ）(3) (A) that (B) what (C) which (D) when
（ ）(4) (A) controlling (B) was controlling (C) was controlled (D) be controlled （ ）(5) (A) was familiar (B) got started (C) became known (D) remained uncertain （ ）(6) (A) stayed in (B) called for (C) ran into (D) turned into
（ ）(7) (A) liking (B) alike (C) like (D) likely （ ）(8) (A) by (B) as (C) for (D) through （ ）(9) (A) never (B) until (C) then (D) ever
（ ）(10) (A) Let (B) Make (C) Leave (D) Require (1)C (2)B (3)A (4)C (5)C (6)B (7)B (8)D (9)D (10)A
19. Many people still can’t believe that Malala is alive and well today. She was shot at very
close range in the head by terrorists on October 9, 2012, and __(1)__ survived. A few millimeters to either side and her brain or spine could have been permanently damaged. During the first seven hours after the shooting, local doctors struggled just to stop the swelling and bleeding in her head. The case was such big news that it soon __(2)__ the attention of a leading British surgeon. Dr. Fiona Reynolds, __(3)__ Pakistan for the first time to discuss medical programs with the local government, immediately rushed to the scene. By then, Malala had unfortunately picked up an infection due to the poor condition of local hospital equipment. Dr. Reynolds therefore urged local medical staff __(4)__ the patient flown to her own clinic in Birmingham, England. Within hours, and with the support of the UAE government, Dr. Reynolds was able to __(5)__ her plans to transfer the brave young girl. Fortunately, Malala went on to make an almost full recovery in her new home.
（ ）(1) (A) miraculously (B) unfortunately (C) hardly (D) equally （ ）(2) (A) avoided (B) attracted (C) distracted (D) focused （ ）(3) (A) who visiting (B) visited (C) visiting (D) to visit （ ）(4) (A) had (B) having (C) to having (D) to have
（ ）(5) (A) blow up (B) carry out (C) take away (D) speak out (1)A (2)B (3)C (4)D (5)B
20. The date was December 10, 2014. People from around the world were gathering in Oslo,
Norway. They had come to hear a special speaker give a special speech. None were
disappointed. That day, the young Pakistani schoolgirl __(1)__ to everyone simply as Malala delivered a very memorable Nobel Prize acceptance speech.
Humble as ever, Malala started off by joking that she was the first Nobel Peace Prize winner ever __(2)__ with her younger brothers. She also admitted that she still had a lot to do and would make further efforts in the future to ensure education for all. She nonetheless assured everyone that she was a committed and “stubborn” individual and would __(3)__ continue striving for peace and free schooling for everyone.
In addition, Malala described how in many places on Earth, education had __(4)__ gone from being a right to being a crime. She reminded the audience that 66 million girls around the globe were still not free to attend school. That, she said, is why she continued to share her story __(5)__ the world. Not because it was unique, but because it wasn’t.
（ ）(1) (A) known (B) was known (C) who knew (D) knowing （ ）(2) (A) still fight (B) to still fight (C) has fought (D) fought （ ）(3) (A) however (B) besides (C) thus (D) instead
（ ）(4) (A) honorably (B) equally (C) miraculously (D) unfortunately （ ）(5) (A) to (B) about (C) for (D) with
(1)A (2)B (3)C (4)D (5)D
21. It was pretty much just a normal afternoon. __(1)__ the ride heading home on the bus,
we gossiped like teenage girls do. We also talked about who would get the highest marks when the teacher announced our exam results.
When the bus suddenly stopped along the way, we thought this was normal too. It happened all the time where we lived in northern Pakistan. The next thing I knew, I heard my name called and then two men __(2)__ guns were standing in front of me. The first thing that attracted my __(3)__ was how young they were.
Everything went blank when they started shooting. I must have put up my hands to protect my face, because I was later told I had gun powder on my fingers, but none of this remains in my memory. __(4)__, I felt no pain and no fear.
All I know is that I woke up a few days later in bed. Somehow, I was in a hospital
__(5)__ by doctors and nurses who all spoke English. Incredible joy at being alive—that is all I remember.
（ ）(1) (A) During (B) While (C) As (D) When
（ ）(2) (A) carried (B) carrying (C) who carrying (D) to carry （ ）(3) (A) equality (B) threat (C) attention (D) recovery
（ ）(4) (A) Similarly (B) Obviously (C) Unfortunately (D) Miraculously （ ）(5) (A) run (B) running (C) ran (D) which run
22. The documentary He Named Me Malala first aired* in American theaters in October
2015. This was almost three years to the day after a brutal attack __(1)__ by Taliban terrorists* nearly ended Pakistani schoolgirl Malala Yousafzai’s life. The film explores the reason for the shooting and the events in Pakistan that led up to it. It also describes Malala’s passion for education and how, __(2)__ the age of fifteen, she risked attending school despite threats by Islamic* extremists*.
At the heart of the movie, however, lies the special bond Malala shares __(3)__ her father. Ziauddin Yousafzai, himself an education activist, always encouraged his daughter to further her studies. He also supported her when she first __(4)__ against shortened schooling for girls. American director Davis Guggenheim therefore hopes the documentary will inspire both fathers and daughters __(5)__ to treasure and support each other.
For her part, Malala is praying “not just for a movie, but a movement.” She wants the film to help make free secondary education for all children around the globe a reality. Hopefully, that’s exactly what it will do!
註：air 播映 terrorist 恐怖主義者 Islamic 伊斯蘭教的 extremist 極端份子
（ ）(1) (A) carried out (B) was carried out (C) carrying out (D) which carried out （ ）(2) (A) in (B) at (C) on (D) by
（ ）(3) (A) to (B) for (C) with (D) between
（ ）(4) (A) took away (B) blew up (C) called for (D) spoke out （ ）(5) (A) likely (B) like (C) alike (D) unlike
(1)A (2)B (3)C (4)D (5)C
23. My name is Emma Watson. I’m probably best __(1)__ for playing Hermione in the Harry Potter movies. For over a year now, however, I’ve also been campaigning for gender*
equality. I believe every woman has a right __(2)__ equal status in society. In July 2014, I even __(3)__ at the UN to express these beliefs.
That’s why I was so excited when I got a chance to interview Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai. This was __(4)__ the launch of He Named her Malala, a new documentary about her life. Naturally, I couldn’t wait to meet such a brave and dedicated champion for the rights of young women around the globe. First, we spoke all about her old life __(5)__ rural
Pakistan. We also discussed the difficulties and dangers of living __(6)__ Taliban rule. In addition, she described her recent efforts to help other uneducated children to __(7)__ the world’s attention and bring about change in their local communities.
Besides discussing global issues*, she also shared her impressions of England and her new film __(8)__ me. Finally, it was time to answer questions __(9)__ in by both boys and girls alike from all over the UK, and her words continued to inspire me. For me, it was __(10)__ a truly humbling experience. Ultimately, meeting Malala also encouraged me to play an even bigger role in promoting human rights in the future.
註：gender 性別 issue 議題
（ ）(1) (A) annoyed (B) known (C) threatened (D) honored （ ）(2) (A) for (B) to (C) on (D) in
（ ）(3) (A) gave a speech (B) adopted a policy (C) received an honor (D) used a weapon
（ ）(4) (A) during (B) while (C) when (D) as （ ）(5) (A) on (B) at (C) in (D) under
（ ）(6) (A) in (B) on (C) under (D) with
（ ）(7) (A) focus (B) distract (C) avoid (D) attract （ ）(8) (A) to (B) for (C) about (D) with
（ ）(9) (A) sending (B) that sent (C) were sent (D) sent （ ）(10) (A) however (B) thus (C) besides (D) instead (1)B (2)B (3)A (4)A (5)C (6)C (7)D (8)D (9)D (10)B
24. Malala Yousafzai is an inspiration to us all. The fearless* young activist continues to
campaign for children’s right __(1)__ a free and proper education. __(2)__ the age of just eleven, she started blogging* about the difficult situation of young Pakistani girls, who were denied access to secondary schooling. Three years later, she __(3)__ escaped with her life after a horrific shooting by the Taliban. This led to her suddenly becoming famous overnight. Since then, she has gained followers around the globe. Eventually, in 2014, she shared the Nobel Peace Prize __(4)__ fellow children’s rights activist Kailash Satyarthi.
Born in a region many call the “Switzerland of Pakistan” in 1997, Malala is named after a nineteenth-century Afghan teenage folk heroine __(5)__ Malalai. Legend has it that Malalai, refusing to live __(6)__ British rule, inspired her people to victory on the battlefield in 1880. Today, a similarly courageous Malala continues her peaceful but powerful fight to ensure education for all, despite threats of __(7)__ attempts on her life. __(8)__ raising awareness of regions around the world where children’s education is being neglected*, she hopes to
someday ensure free and compulsory schooling for all girls and boys.
Both friend and foe* __(9)__ recognize the difference Malala has made in the world. She is __(10)__ nothing short of a real-life, modern-day heroine. And may her battle soon be won! 註：fearless 無懼的 blog 寫網誌 neglect 忽視 foe 仇敵
（ ）(1) (A) to (B) on (C) for (D) in （ ）(2) (A) At (B) In (C) On (D) By
（ ）(3) (A) unfortunately (B) miraculously (C) equally (D) principally （ ）(4) (A) to (B) with (C) for (D) at
（ ）(5) (A) who named (B) naming (C) to name (D) named （ ）(6) (A) in (B) by (C) over (D) under
（ ）(7) (A) far (B) farther (C) further (D) furthest （ ）(8) (A) With (B) To (C) Through (D) Upon （ ）(9) (A) likely (B) unlike (C) like (D) alike
（ ）(10) (A) nevertheless (B) thus (C) moreover (D) instead (1)A (2)A (3)B (4)B (5)D (6)D (7)C (8)C (9)D (10)B
UNIT 17
一、文意字彙
____________ 1. The terrible score I received on my term paper d ted me greatly. ____________ 2. The performance was so touching that many people in the a e cried. ____________ 3. The doctor s ted that I stop drinking coffee and exercise regularly. ____________ 4. I am sorry if what I said hurt you. I should have been more s e about it. ____________ 5. Some consider the d y of fire the greatest event in human history.
二、選擇題
( ) 6. Our English teacher, Ms. Lee, says that having a good is much more important than having good grades.
(A) attitude (B) average (C) account (D) award
( ) 7. Scientists are that global warming will bring environmental disasters in the near future, but many people still don’t seem to care.
(A) practical (B) concerned (C) primary (D) sufficient
( ) 8. Watering plants and trimming branches has become a daily for Mr. Wilde. He does it every morning.
(A) childhood (B) detail (C) routine (D) switch
( ) 9. It is my dream to go on a vacation in a country. I love warm weather, sunshine, and beaches.
(A) current (B) primary (C) pure (D) tropical
( ) 10. The manager the employees that they would all get a pay raise. Everyone was excited when they heard the news.
(A) announced (B) informed (C) adopted (D) supposed
三、配合題
(A) property (B) currently (C) beings (D) statue (E) stripped (F) drunk
11. I am working on an exciting new project. I am devoting a great deal of time to it. 12. The woman finally bought her first in the city. She is excited to live in her own place. 13. When we got to the beach, everyone to their swimming suits and jumped into the ocean. 14. Never drive while you are ! It is extremely dangerous.
15. Young children often create imaginary as their playmates.
(A) conscious (B) apart (C) pure (D) sufficient (E) unless (F) somehow
16. Susan’s parents will not allow her to go to the prom she gets top grades on her exams. 17. Though Mr. Johnson is facing many problems now, he believes that or other he will still be
able to achieve his goal.
18. The water in this river is so that you can drink from it. It is cold and clean. 19. The model is of how beautiful she is, and she uses it to her full advantage.
20. We are forced to stop the project because we don’t have money and manpower to carry on with it. We are applying for more funding now.
UNIT 18
一、文意字彙
____________ 1. The vacation villa is so relaxing and beautiful that I feel I am in p e.
____________ 2. When the young girl read a e stories, she imagined that one day she would go on an exciting journey, too.
____________ 3. Lisa gained three k ms during the New Year holidays because she ate too many snacks. She is on a diet now.
____________ 4. It was very polite and considerate of you to yield your seat to that e y woman. ____________ 5. The government should educate people about r l equality. All people in society
are equal.
二、選擇題
( ) 6. The professional diver is of staying underwater for longer than five minutes without coming up for air.
(A) capable (B) internal (C) magical (D) diligent
( ) 7. You must help me with my . I have changed it three times but my boss is still not satisfied with the plan.
(A) emergency (B) guardian (C) necessity (D) proposal
( ) 8. My family makes a living by goods from abroad. These items are a bit more expensive, but the quality is better than local goods.
(A) daring (B) labeling (C) importing (D) scattering
( ) 9. The old decided to pass his power to his eldest son, who he thinks would take good care of the people.
(A) chain (B) emperor (C) lawn (D) hometown
( ) 10. The police found a bag of an unknown in the man’s car. They will send it to the lab to find out what it is.
(A) faith (B) jail (C) passion (D) substance
三、配合題
(A) domestic (B) gap (C) kilometer (D) marvelous (E) seek (F) campus
11. Though there are more than two thousand students in my school, we have the smallest in the city.
12. The price of fuel is closely related to the international oil price. 13. I must recommend this book to you. The story is simply .
14. There is a big age between the couple. The man is 15 years older than the woman, but they are still deeply in love.
15. If you have problem with your schoolwork, you must help from your advisor or classmates.
(A) advanced (B) fancy (C) label (D) mental (E) odd (F) afterwards
16. Edwin’s recent behavior seems really . We don’t understand why he is acting so strangely. 17. Though Mr. Lin doesn’t buy gifts for his wife very often, she still thinks that he is a responsible
man.
19. Modern technology is so that we can do many things that people couldn’t in the past.
