高二英文 1 本卷共 4 頁 另附答案卡
I. Vocabulary & Idioms (16%，1 point for each)
1. The manager is currently away on business, so he won’t be _________ to meet you until next week.
(A) strategic (B) utmost (C) available (D) contemporary 2. Since her proposal of the project succeeded and earned a profit for the company, Susan
eventually got _________ to Project Manager.
(A) emigrated (B) captured (C) retained (D) promoted 3. After _________ a lengthy process of rehabilitation, the patient eventually recovered
from the severe burns.
(A) undergoing (B) restricting (C) snatching (D) reproducing 4. Since the flight took fifteen hours in total, the heavy smoker found it hard to resist the
_________ of having a cigarette.
(A) injury (B) hazard (C) maximum (D) temptation 5. The government has come up with some _________ ways to respond to the aging
population, such as establishing more nursing homes.
(A) feasible (B) dreadful (C) astonishing (D) monotonous 6. In order to get the details of the product, the client required the company to send the files
as a(n) _________ through e-mail.
(A) operation (B) attachment (C) deposit (D) installation 7. Before becoming a teacher, you need to meet the teaching _________ such as a college
diploma and one year of teaching experience.
(A) density (B) emigration (C) qualification (D) astonishment 8. The massive fire led to a(n) _________ damage to Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris,
bringing down its spire and roof and causing the structure to collapse.
(A) diverse (B) acute (C) cheerful (D) elaborate 9. The suicide bomb attacks in Sri Lanka on Easter caused hundreds of death, and the
authorities _________ the Islamic terrorism to be the primary factor.
(A) perceived (B) slaughtered (C) crippled (D) excluded 10. Britain had planned to _________ from the European Union (EU) last year, yet UK
Parliament rejected leaving the EU. Thus, British Prime Minister Theresa May had no choice but to ask for a delay on the policy.
(A) translate (B) combine (C) diversify (D) withdraw 11. After the party, the host _________ all the guests _________.
(A) set ; off (B) sat ; up (C) put ; off (D) saw ; out
12. I can’t continue my plan to travel around the world since I have _________ my savings. (A) run out of (B) run over (C) resulted from (D) radiated from 13. Whenever my grandpa looks at the pictures of soldiers, they always _________ him
_________ his miserable days during World War II.
(A) provide ; with (B) regard ; as (C) remind ; of (D) prevent ; from 14. No matter what kind of problems you’ve encountered, _________ violence is never a
wise solution.
(A) resorting to (B) referring to (C) putting on (D) revolving around 15. I heard what the teacher said, but it didn’t _________ until my classmates explained to
me once again.
(A) set up (B) sink in (C) sell out (D) settle down 16. While watching videos on YouTube, you have to _________ commercial ads which pop
up from time to time.
(A) recover from (B) relate to (C) put up with (D) put emphasis on
II. Cloze (19%，1 point for each) [A]
More and more people have been obsessed with their appearance nowadays. Sustaining physical attractiveness can even prompt them to go to extremes. For example, for those who want to be taller, they may have operations to let their legs 17 . Even if they could end up being confined to a wheelchair, they’re still willing to take the risk. 18 height, having a slender figure seems to be some people’s priority as well. They deprive themselves 19 food for days or take diet pills, which may bring about malnutrition and several side effects.
Nevertheless, it is not just in modern times 20 people have been pursuing fair looks at the expense of health. The craving for physical beauty can also date back to ancient Europe, 21 people applied certain cosmetics to whiten their skin. It probably never 22 them that the materials in such cosmetics caused sores and infertility. Today, people are more
fascinated with darker skin. Some may tan their skin by going to salons or taking pills. 23 they choose to do it, getting an artificial skin may cost them dearly.
17. (A) lengthen (B) lengthening (C) lengthened (D) be lengthened 18. (A) In addition to (B) In spite of (C) Except for (D) In contrast with
19. (A) of (B) for (C) with (D) by
20. (A) but (B) that (C) which (D) whether
21. (A) what (B) which (C) where (D) why
22. (A) belonged to (B) occurred to (C) happened to (D) reacted to 23. (A) No matter (B) Whatever (C) Whomever (D) However
高二英文 2 [B]
The Diary of Anne Frank is the first exposure many people have to the history of the Nazi government and the Holocaust. It was handwritten during Anne’s two years in Secret Annex, which was the place they were forced to live in 24 . Through the diary, she not only recorded her daily life with family but gave descriptions of the outside world. With the racist policy widely 25 in European countries, many Jews received inhuman treatment. At any time of day and night, hundreds or even thousands of people were 26 . Families were torn apart; children returned home to find their house sealed and parents gone. All they could do was 27 until the war to come to an end. Although Anne considered herself luckier than others, she didn’t make it to the end of the war. Being betrayed to the Nazi authorities, they were 28 by the Gestapo and sent to different concentration camps. It was not until the war ended that Anne’s father, the only survivor, decided to have her diary 29 so as to give people a glimpse into the life during the war.
24. (A) emigration (B) alliance (C) concealment (D) occupation 25. (A) adopted (B) adopting (C) to adopt (D) was adopted 26. (A) slaughtering (B) having slaughtered (C) to be slaughtered (D) being slaughtered 27. (A) wait (B) waiting (C) waited (D) to have waited 28. (A) put aside (B) rounded up (C) settled down (D) carried out 29. (A) publish (B) publishing (C) published (D) to be published
[C]
There is no denying that convenience stores have weaved themselves into the fabric of people’s life in Taiwan. Some never start their day 30 first stopping by the convenience store for a cup of coffee. Others clench their thirst and lessen their hunger during mealtimes in stores. Therefore, it’s common to see them crammed with a number of people.
In fact, there are several clever marketing strategies behind the success of convenience stores, one of 31 is the vast variety of services that attract customers. Namely, the more often people go to the stores, 32 buy something. For instance, the pay-on-pickup service enables people to collect what they have bought online. The ATMs 33 inside allow people to withdraw or deposit money in the neighborhood. All of the customers that enter the store may end up buying things. The second strategy lies in people’s demand for various kinds of products. You can buy almost anything that you want, 34 from necessities like food and drinks to even stationery or magazines. People looking forward to 35 things in advance can also take advantage of the preordering service in stores. Without a doubt, the ever-growing convenience-store industry has been built upon a win-win situation.
30. (A) with (B) by (C) unless (D) without
31. (A) them (B) those (C) which (D) whom
32. (A) the more possible they will (B) the more likely they are to (C) the more probably they have to (D) The more chance they have
33. (A) install (B) to install (C) installed (D) which installed 34. (A) ranges (B) ranging (C) ranged (D) to range
35. (A) purchase (B) purchasing (C) have purchased (D) being purchased
III. Grammar (10%，1 point for each)
36. _____ late it is, please make a phone call if you are willing to come.
(A) Whether (B) Though (C) No matter (D) However 37. Some people are fond of living in the bustling city _____ others prefer a quiet life in the
countryside.
(A) when (B) where (C) while (D) as
38. We should make use of public transportation as often as possible _____ the problem of global warming become even more serious.
(A) lest (B) in case (C) whether (D) as long as 39. Not until Joe’s father knew the death of his son _____ into tears.
(A) and he burst (B) that he burst (C) did he burst (D) he did burst 40. Time is an abstract idea that is hard to explain. No one can say exactly _____.
(A) what is it (B) what it is (C) what it to be (D) what can it 41. He is _____ that no one wants to befriend with him.
(A) such stingy (B) such stingy a man (C) so stingy a man (D) so a stingy man 42. The government is making every effort to preserve the cultures of the aborigines living in
the mountain _____ they may soon die out.
(A) as though (B) now that (C) so that (D) for fear that 43. Jack behaved _____ he were a three-year-old boy. He should stop being so childish.
(A) even though (B) just as (C) as if (D) despite 44. _____ we bring our own shopping bags is an important action to save our earth.
(A) How (B) What (C) Which (D) That
45. Choose the CORRECT sentence.
(A) He is so an irresponsible father that he doesn’t care about his family at all. (B) Not only my friend but also I am going to the movie since we are quite free. (C) With a view to realize her dream, the girl keeps practicing the cello day by day. (D) Because it rained heavily outside, so the picnic was postponed until next week.
高二英文 3 IV. Fill in the blanks (10%，1 point for each)
(A) whom (B) sheltered (C) revealing (D) no sooner (E) weep (AB) named (AC) that (AD) when (AE) namely (BC) as if
While film as inspiring as Anne Frank has offered insights on the horrors of the second world war, the adaptation of Markus Zusak's The Book Thief has also brought us back to the Nazi era, 46 the Jews hid themselves to from being hunted by the government.
The Book Thief, published in 2006, held a spot on the New York Times young-adult
best-seller list for almost five years. In the novel, Zusak created a girl 47 Liesel, who is almost a gentile version of Anne Frank. Illiterate as she was at first, she developed an interest in books as she learned how to read and write. It was her great passion for reading 48 drove her to “secretly borrow” books from the mayor’s home, which was the reason why she got the nickname “book thief.” Though Liesel was forced to join the Hitler Youth, she had 49 felt disgusted than she saw the Nazis' book-burning displays. She even developed friendship with a Jew 50 by her parents in the basement of their house. Fortunately, unlike Anne Frank, Liesel survived the war and became a writer just like her creator.
The novel had its beginning from a childhood memory his mother had shared with Zusak. In her village, the Nazis were herding Jews 51 they were cattle, and people came out to watch. A teenage boy impulsively lent a hand to a starving old Jew who could barely walk, both of 52 were then beaten mercilessly by a Nazi guard. Through Mother’s memory Zusak saw the essential ingredients of narrative: the good impulse of the boy and the evil of the Nazis. With an eye to 53 the mistreatment, parts of her mother’s childhood was woven into the storyline. Even if the settings of The Book Thief are mostly “fictional”, 54 that the place and the characters don’t really exist in reality, it still invokes some of the most familiar images of the Nazi dictatorship at that time. Its plot will surely take you on an emotional roller coaster; it wrings your heart and makes you 55 as you read.
V. Discourse Structure (6%，1 point for each)
It is generally believed that if bees become extinct, humans will have only four years left to live. 56 . Over the last few decades, the decline in the bee population has been a warning that the earth’s biodiversity, together with human survival, is being threatened. Bees are very efficient at pollinating plants with the ability to fly among more than 50000 flowers per day. 57 . Furthermore, humans would not be able to make use of these plants since they are unable to reproduce. If the plants are eventually gone, it will affect the supplies of food, clothing, medicine, and fuel that we depend on for survival. 58 . To sum up, bees are of the utmost importance to human survival.
The reason why bees have experienced a steep decline is that humans have destroyed the bees’ natural habitats. 59 , such as the use of pesticides. The disappearance of bee
colonies will cause an imbalance in the ecosystem, in which all species have their roles to play. The significance of biodiversity in the ecosystem can be illustrated through the example of the Great Famine in Ireland. 60 . At that time, millions of lives were taken away because of the poor harvest of the potato species that Irish had lived on.
61 , so it is time for us to take action before it is too late to save the bees and our planet. After all, we humans are reaping what we have sown.
(A) Agricultural practices have contributed to the destruction (B) Though astonishing, the prediction is highly probable
(C) It wouldn’t have broken out if people had planted more than one kind of staple crop (D) Without fertilization, food shortages would also arise as crop yields fall abruptly (E) Any artificial means of pollination can’t simply compare with them
(AB) Biodiversity insures both our own survival and that of our future generations
VI. Reading : Choose the best answer (14%，2 points for each) [A]
According to the United Nations, the rising amount of microplastics in our sea is one of the world’s greatest environmental threats. Several million tons of microplastics – pieces of plastic less than five millmeters long – have already been dumped into the oceans, and plastic production is only increasing. The debris comes from a variety of sources, inclusive of
cosmetics, clothing, and bags.
What’s particularly concerning is that the chemicals in microplastics have been linked to genetic problems in marine life and pose health risks to humans. Animals that ingest
microplastics are exposed to poisonous substances which can affect their hormones, growth, and ability to reproduce. Filter-feeding sharks, whales and rays are vulnerable, as they can swallow thousands of small pieces of plastic each day. Other than the predators, hundreds of other species of sea creatures ingest microplastics as well. Therefore, scientists warn that humans who eat large amounts of seafood could be similarly in danger.
To lessen humans’ impact on marine life, it’s vital to take steps to be environmentally conscious. No matter what you choose to do, participating in a beach cleanup or striving to cut down on the number of single-use plastic items, your efforts matter. Luckily, Taiwan has taken steps to reduce plastic waste. Since January in 2018, stores have no longer provided free plastic bags for customers. The ban is believed to reduce the number of discarded plastic bags by 20 million a year. Moreover, Taiwan plans to completely ban them along with the straws and cups by 2030.
高二英文 4 62. What is the passage mainly about?
(A) The activities held in Taiwan to reduce plastic waste. (B) The reason why marine creatures become infertile. (C) The health problems caused by the plastic consumption. (D) The consequences and solutions to the plastic pollution.
63. What kind of microplastic problems is NOT mentioned in the article? (A) The poison in plastics could pass down to the offspring of sea creatures. (B) Humans who consume lots of seafood are more likely to be affected. (C) Most of the sea animals are losing their natural habitats due to plastic bags. (D) Sharks and whales may get ill due to the way they intake food.
64. Which of the following can we infer from the passage?
(A) Beach and river cleanups have become increasingly popular among teenagers. (B) Bringing reusable containers when you order take-out food can lessen the problem. (C) Taiwan has implemented the law to ban the usage of plastic straws for many years. (D) Stop using single-use plastic items will only bring benefits to the marine ecosystem.
[B]
Your room is a mess, stacked with piles of books, pieces of clothing, and lovely photos and postcards that you’ve cherished since childhood. It strikes you that it is time to say goodbye to these belongings. However, the inner voice keeps telling you that the items may come in handy one day, which makes it even harder to get rid of any one of them. If you have the above symptoms, then you might fall into the victim of “hoarding disorder,” a psychological condition in which people find throwing away items stressful.
Hoarding is having persistent difficulty parting with possessions, regardless of their actual value. People suffering from this situation are classified as “hoarders.” Some may be confused with the difference between a collector and a hoarder. Collectors usually develop their hobby because of a deep interest in a certain object whereas hoarders stuff random objects, even the worthless ones, whenever they can find space. The things they stacked don’t bring them excitement or joy, only anxiety.
Recent studies suggested that hoarding is related to genetics in some way, since it can run in families. It may also be associated with human evolution. Those who stored necessities and possessions were more likely to survive the harsh winter and famine in the past. And the
behavior lasted and existed in some people even though it’s not necessary nowadays. If you are trying to overcome a hoarding disorder, it’s better to make gradual progress with the help of someone you trust. Take before-and-after pictures, which serve as reminders of your
achievement that can boost your confidence.
To help hoarders, we can’t just force them to throw things out, which might pressure them into accumulating even more stuff. Getting psychologists involved is the best solution since these experts can show them how to change their thoughts through practices, which will give them a chance to live without burden.
65. According to the article, which of the following statement is TRUE about hoarders? (A) They were passionate collectors at first but got sick afterwards.
(B) They store trivial things,even if others consider these items useless. (C) Once they clean up the houses, their symptoms won’t appear again. (D) They are more likely to stay alive when a disaster strikes nowadays. 66. According to the article, hoarding disorder _______.
(A) could be inherited from parents (B) hardly requires professional treatment (C) brings about social isolation and depression (D) results from the pressure to arrange rooms neatly
67. Which of the following methods may help hoarders overcome the disorder? (A) Turn to psychologists for pills that can relieve their stress.
(B) Compare the pictures of a hoarder’s room with that of a collector’s room. (C) Ask them to clean the room up and throw away all the stuff right away. (D) Help them keep a part of an area clean before moving on to another space. 68. Which of the following sentence is NOT mentioned in the article?
(A) The comparison between a collector and a hoarder. (B) The possible reason why hoarders develop such disorder. (C) The side effects of receiving a treatment of hoarding disorder. (D) The description about the situation and struggle of a hoarder.
VII. Translation (10%)
69. 就是那場豪雨造成整座城市淹水及停電。 (3%)
70. 這家店雇用了很多店員，他們大部分都高於二十歲。(3%) 71. 為了不引來螞蟻，你最好把糖果保存在密封的容器裡。(4%)
