國立台灣師大附中九十七學年度第二學期高二期末考英文科試題
I. Listening Test 10%
A. Best Response 最佳回應句
Choose the best response to each question or statement.
1. (A) Yes, you should continue to exercise daily. (B) Yes, some treatment would be helpful. (C) Yes, you should challenge yourself more. (D) Yes, some conversation would be helpful. 2. (A) That’s neat. Has he always enjoyed languages?
(B) That’s neat. Has he always enjoyed medicine? (C) That’s neat. Has he always enjoyed architecture? (D) That’s neat. Has he always enjoyed physics? 3. (A) OK, Mom. But I like to do challenging things.
(B) OK, Mom. I will try not to run over anyone. (C) OK, Mom. I should do more to protect myself. (D) OK, Mom. But I have only fallen off the scooter once. 4. (A) My wife and I share the same views, too.
(B) My wife and I have different views, too.
(C ) My wife and I don’t have any political views, either. (D) My wife and I don’t talk about our political views, either.
B. Short Conversations 簡短會話
Listen to the conversations. Then choose the best answer for each question.
5 (A) Because he was rude to her on purpose.
(B) Because he didn’t forgive her for her mistake. (C) Because he is more mature than she is.
(D)Because he called her a bad name by mistake. 6. (A) She is definitely the fastest runner on the team.
(B) She is probably the fastest runner on the team. (C) She is usually the fastest runner on the team. (D)She is rarely the fastest runner on the team. 7. (A) To visit both of their parents.
(B)They’re going to rest at home.
(C)They’ll ride a boat to a crowded island. (D)To a place where people don’t live.
C. Short Talk 短文
Listen to the passage. Then choose the best answer for each question. 8. (A) To compare the pros and cons of different shows.
(B) To discuss how ordinary people become TV stars. (C) To introduce a variety of musical talent shows. (D) To outline the history of TV music competitions. 9. (A) They both feature young singing groups.
(B) They both have Simon Cowell as a judge.
(C) They both began in Europe before coming to the U.S. (D) They both played on TV for more than 5 years. 10. (A) It is the longest-running talent search show.
(B) It features other talents besides just singing.
(C) It has more viewers than the other two shows combined.
II. Vocabulary 14%
11. Should Taiwan and China be unified and become a country? It is a issue that will probably not be resolved in the near future.
(A) consistent (B) contrasting (C) controversial (D) compulsory
12. Mischievous and disobedient as Michael is, the teacher regards him more as a challenge than as a(n) ______. (A) nuisance (B) adversity (C) pimple (D) bonus
13. People are often advised to take some vitamins to build up their ______ to colds and flu. (A) resistance (B) eyesore (C) insecticide (D) collapse
14. Misfortunes are sometimes blessings in _____. They are not always that bad. (A) fundraiser (B) specialty (C) disaster (D) disguise 15. I had trouble getting over my stage fright. I _____ completely as soon as I went on stage.
(A) counted myself out (B) had a second thought (C) mocked the audience (D) went blank 16. No other sport is more popular than basketball. It _____ in this city.
(A) deports (B) revenges (C) stocks (D) reigns 17. I was ______ by some questions on the math test. I didn’t understand them at all. (A) perplexed (B) estimated (C) engaged (D) amazed
18. The smart phone is a wonderful device that _____ e-mail, surfs the web, plays games and edits office documents.
(A) pursues (B) retrieves (C) serves (D) arms 19. The test is beyond the _____ of a 10-year-old. We have to make it easier.
(A) executive (B) monument (C) domination (D) capability
20. Taipei 101 is located in a(n) _____ area where you can see many magnificent office buildings. (A) steady (B) affluent (C) widespread (D) hilarious
21. When you walk out in the sun, ultraviolet light _____ into your living skin cells and kills them. (A) detects (B) penetrates (C) promenades (D) outnumbers
22. The life-changing experience gave me a whole new ______ on life. Now I see things differently. (A) perspective (B) civilization (C) dilation (D) pigment
23. I can’t afford an expensive Ferrari and yet I am better-off than people in poverty. (A) comparatively (B) complexly (C) constructively (D) creepily
24. As long as you go on working hard like this, you will eventually what you have sown. (A) erode (B) reveal (C) harvest (D) sting
III. Cloze Test 30%
When you travel abroad, you had better bring as __25__ cash as possible because carrying cash, though convenient, is unsafe. Instead, carry your credit card. Used __26__ in many parts of the world, credit cards can be used to purchase goods and get cash from almost any ATM. Some even offer good __27__ rates.
Carrying some traveler’s checks is also a good idea, __28__ you can’t find an ATM or your credit card is not accepted. Pioneered by American Express in 1891, traveler’s checks offer many of the advantages of cash with significantly lower risks because they can be replaced if __29__
25. (A) much (B) plenty of (C) little (D) few
26. (A) purposefully (B) extensively (C) diligently (D) dramatically 27. (A) exchange (B) asset (C) contract (D) contest 28. (A) unless (B) only if (C) since (D) in case 29. (A) stolen (B) are stolen (C) they lost (D) get lost
According to a medical stud y, as much as 10 percent of the population suffers from osteoarthritis, or joint pain. The most common cause of the pain is swelling or destruction of the cartilage—the part of the joint that keeps bones from rubbing against each other. The cartilage destruction that 30 osteoarthritis is a continuous process. Unfortunately, traditional treatments may encourage patients to use the joint more and thus __31__
further damage. In 1996, a team of doctors invented a new therapy that uses cells from the patient’s body to produce a protein to fight against cartilage destruction. The therapy is revolutionary 32 it actually halts the progression of osteoarthritis rather than simply 33 the pain. More importantly, clinical trials even suggest that the treatment may result in cartilage 34 to repair the damaged joint. The innovative therapy has been used successfully in Europe and Australia, and its safety and effectiveness are well proven. It offers hope to osteoarthritis sufferers everywhere.
30. (A) equips (B) reverses (C) characterizes (D) compounds 31. (A) lead to (B) stop (C) occupy (D) get rid of 32. (A) as though (B) be that as it may (C) in that (D) while 33. (A) alleviating (B) persisting (C) imitating (D) mounting 34. (A) regeneration (B) collapse (C) injection (D) appointment
Not all people who speak a language speak it the same way. A language can 35 a great many dialects which each varies in some way from the parent language. This is most true when it comes to English. According to linguists, there is no such thing as “correct English.” As long as a speaker follows the rules of a dialect, any manner of speaking should be 36 “correct.” For example, words like “ain't” are real words in some dialects and are perfectly acceptable. _37 , people are judged by the way they speak, and dialects carry different levels of social 38 based on the prejudices within a society. For this reason, some educated southerners in the United States find it a need to “correct” their speech to meet northern standards. In fact, whatever dialect of English you are speaking, what really __39__ is how well you can use English to communicate with others. 35. (A) be consisted of (B) be made up (C) be involved with (D) comprise
36. (A) thought of as (B) demanded for (C) characterized by (D) regarded 37. (A) Additionally (B) Therefore (C) Nevertheless (D) In short 38. (A) erosion (B) prestige (C) disobedience (D) monument 39. (A) whines (B) gripes (C) matter (D) counts
The town of Chiufen, __40__ on a mountainside overlooking the Pacific Ocean, is regarded as one of Taiwan’s unique treasures. In the past century, Chiufen __41__ several dramatic changes. __42__ as a tiny village, it grew into a gold mining town, and later became an artists’ community. Today, it is one of the major __43__ in northern Taiwan. Its peaceful seaside location and picturesque scenery, __44__ with spring cherry blossoms, cool summer breezes, swaying autumn grass, and romantic winter rain, are ideal for anyone in search of inspiration.
40. (A) lies (B) is located (C) sitting (D) situating 41. (A) undergoes (B) underwent (C) had undergone (D) has undergone 42. (A) To begin (B) Starting out (C) Begun (D) Letting on
43. (A) tourist destinations (B) local delicacies (C) construction sites (D) community activities 44. (A) completing (B) complete (C) which complete (D) completed
Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF), the largest nongovernmental organization today, was formed in 1971 by a small group of doctors who believed that all people should have the right to medical care 45 race, religion, or nationality. With over 23,000 volunteer workers from around the world, MSF provides medical help not only in places that receive much attention but also in places 46 forgotten wars continue to cause suffering. Whenever an emergency occurs, MSF teams are capable of 47 rapidly to offer immediate medical care and humanitarian help. The medical aid they provide ___48__ wars or politics, but to the dignity of people. In 1999, MSF was 49 the Nobel Peace Prize. It is an acknowledgement of its independent humanitarian work on several continents.
45. (A) free of (B) in spite (C) instead of (D) regardless of 46. (A) with (B) which (C) where (D) because 47. (A) highlighting (B) responding (C) targeting (D) pioneering 48. (A) does not tie to (B) is not only tied to (C) are not tied with (D) is not tied to
49. (A) received (B) recognized (C) rewarded (D) awarded
George was a student preparing to enter university. Every day he was assigned loads of homework and was burning the midnight oil to study for the tests. Weighed down with all the pressure, he __50__ complained about the repetitive daily routines and heavy burdens. He even came to curse his teachers who loved him so much. What’s worse, verbal battles frequently broke out between him and his once dear classmates. He deeply believed that 51 hard he worked, he would never keep up with them. And only a look at them tortured him. 52 , he started to pretend to be sick and eventually stopped going to school. In fact, all this scenario did not need to be played at all, and all his undeserved stress 53 avoided if George had applied the incredible 90-10 secret. The secret is meant to teach people not to focus on the 10 percent of things that inevitably happen in everyday life. Instead, they should try to focus on the other 90 percent, which is 54 they can change. It is true that no one has control over the 10 percent of things that occur to them, but they can determine the other 90 percent by their reactions.
50. (A) rarely (B) efficiently (C) constantly (D) barely 51. (A) no matter (B) no matter what (C) however (D) whenever 52. (A) However (B) Therein (C) Rather (D) As a result 53. (A) could be (B) could have been (C) must have been (D) should be 54. (A) as (B) all what (C) that (D) what
IV Grammar choice 12%
55. A night at this lakeside hotel offers a chance _____ the daily hustle and bustle of city life. (A) to run away (B) to escape from (C) running away (D) escaping from 56. Even though he is more than 80 years old, my grandpa remains _____.
(A) as actively as before (B) younger (C) the oldest (D) as energetic as ever
57. Tom never hesitates to offer a helping hand. Indeed, it is _____ helpful personality that has made him the most popular student at school.
(A) so (B) this (C) how (D) what
58. If I _____ be a freshman of HSNU again, I _____ manage to strike a balance between studies and club activities.
(A ) can / would (B) was to/ might (C) had to / should (D) were to / would 59. The stranger stood so close to me that I could not _____ uncomfortable.
(A) but feeling (B) feel (C) help feeling (D) help but feeling 60. _____ most Brazilians regard the OK gesture as offensive, many Americans use it to express acceptance. (A) When (B) If (C) As (D) While
61. More than 85 percent of the donation ______ spent on supporting the medical programs. (A) are (B) have (C) is (D) has
62. A great ______ of volunteers are locals, and they are paid only a small ______ to cover the cost of living. (A) number/ amount (B) amount/ number (C) quantity/ deal (D) many/ amount 63. Someone my dictionary away; it was on the desk a few minutes ago.
(A) should have taken (B) must have taken (C) would have taken (D) could have taken 64. A visit to this quiet mountain village promises you a feeling of what _____.
(A) the old-fashioned way of life (C) did the place like nearly a century ago (C) the place was like about five decades ago (D) it looked a century ago
65. A national competition like this shows ______ in students by creative teaching. (A) how much can be developed (B) how much can we develop (C) how can we develop (D) how much can develop 66. Choose the correct sentence.
(A) I am looking forward to meet you soon.
(C) Would you object to my borrowing your car? (D) I used to driving to work.
V. Reading Comprehension 14%
"Basically, when I look around, I see us living in a modern day Babylon, full of temptation, sin, distraction, corruption, injustice, and misguided fools being mentally enslaved. It seems to me the only way to wake people up from this kind of numbness is to destroy what they know: Their business, their places of commerce and their biggest place of gathering, the cities! Put it on their trains, on the lines they take to work, on their rooftops, on their highways, on anything just to make some people realize that culture isn't lost and that, at the very least, a small group of kids is fighting to keep it alive." This is the way Coda, a 21-year-old writer, put it when describing what his reasons were for writing graffiti.
In the early days of graffiti, most writers were ghetto children. But now an estimated one half of the writers in the USA are coming from white middle and upper class homes; but these kids have demonstrated to the world and to the suburbs around it through graffiti their rejection of the values that are placed and pressured on them by their upbringings and surroundings.
There are three main and distinct levels of graffiti. First, there is the tag--the stylized writing of a name. Following the tag is the "throw up" which is a quickly done type of graffiti that is more time-consuming and much bigger than most tags. Throw ups usually are made of bubble letters and are no more than two colors.
Subway Art (the book) says a throw up is "a name painted quickly with one layer of spray paint and an outline."
And after the throw up, there's the more complex and more skillful piece or "burner." The ability to do burners is where the term graffiti artist most appropriately comes into play. Although tags and throw-ups can be very well executed and have great style, it is the piece work that allows a graffitist to really show everyone what he/she is about.
67. What is the reason for Coda’s graffiti writing? (A) For the pleasure of creation.
(B) To rebel against the society.
(C) To highlight the long-lost morality. (D) To lift the lid on a government scandal.
68. Which of the following has a similar meaning to the word “ghetto?”
(A) The upper class. (B) White-collar jobs. (C) A slum area. (D) Strict upbringing. 69. Which form of graffiti is indicative of the graffiti writer’s artistic ability ?
(A) The tag. (B) The “throw up.” (C) The bubble letters. (D) The burner. 70. Which of the following is TRUE ?
(A) Babylon is a modern city full of sin and corruption.
(B) Nowadays the graffiti writers are mostly the ghetto children. (C) Throw ups are often with triple colors.
(D) The piece work refers to the burner.
The idea of roughing it during a camping trip might sound appealing if it weren't for the bugs, wild animals, sudden storms, leaking tents, smelly sleeping bags and questionable food. For a number of people, their first camping experience often becomes their last, but there is now a camping option growing in popularity. Welcome to the world of glamorous camping, otherwise known as glamping. Organized glamping trips feature all of the exposure to the great outdoors as traditional camping trips, but the amenities found at the campsite far exceed anything most campers have ever experienced.
materials, not the olive drab canvas tents of yesteryear. These tents can be rigged for electrical power, which means occupants can operate appliances, reading lamps and climate controls. Forget about smelly sleeping bags placed on rocky or insect-infested ground as well. Those who have gone glamping may sleep on full-size air mattresses, or even regular spring mattresses provided by the outfitters.
Many glamping trips do involve the same types of excursions provided by traditional adventure groups, such as safaris, hiking, and river rafting, but the focus is often on the comfort of the guests. Comfortable transportation is usually provided from the campsite to the excursion and back, and guides are responsible for providing such amenities as full-course meals and laundered clothing upon a guest's return to camp. Some glamping trips are more primitive than others, however, so guests may actually have to experience a little discomfort while glamping.
The idea of glamping appears to have been inspired by the experiences of young, rich entertainers and models at outdoor events such as open air rock concerts. Many wealthy concertgoers wondered aloud if it might be possible to avoid the trappings of a hot tent on a muddy field just to enjoy a show or the wonders of nature. Several
adventure groups saw an opportunity to cater to the needs of disillusioned campers who wanted to experience the positive aspects of camping without so many negatives. Thus the concept of glamping was born.
Many companies who specialize in camping equipment and supplies have created high-end or designer gear over the years, but few campers wanted to be seen carrying brightly colored tents or packets of gourmet foods. With the growing popularity of glamping, however, many would-be campers are now buying up designer
camping gear and other amenities before going on their own glamping trips. Even those on more modest budgets are discovering it is now acceptable to bring along a few more comfort items while camping outdoors. While glamping may still be a niche market, it does offer people the chance to experience all of nature, not just its insects and bad weather.
71. What may be the best title of this article?
(A) The Pros and Cons of Glamping—A New-Found Type of Trip (B) Do’s And Don’ts on Glamping—A New-Found Type of Trip (C) Glamping—A New-Found Type of Trip
(D) What to Do on Glamping—A New-Found Type of Trip 72. What may NOT be experienced by people going glamping? (A) Living in a leaking tent with insects flying around.
(B) Sleeping on a cozy king-sized bed without being annoyed by bugs. (C) Trying different kinds of excursions like safari along with the trip. (D) Marveling at the brightly designed tent they stay in overnight. 73. The idea of glamping first came into being because .
(A) campers wanted to enjoy the convenience of comfortable transportation provided
(B) adventure groups wanted to satisfy the needs of campers with positive aspects of camping (C) concertgoers wanted to take in a more primitive rock-‘n-roll concert in a fancy stadium (D) gourmets wanted to sample fried and roasted creepy crawlies on their camping trip
VI. Vocabulary & Derivatives 10%
74. I have an i_____e relationship with my parents. We love one another so much.
75. Would you like to go to the art gallery with me? Some paintings by Monet are on e_____n. 76. As long as we stick together as a team, I am sure we will finish the task and a h our goal. 77. The city needs to improve its public t n to reduce the dependence on private cars.
78. It is the responsibility of each in al 79. According to the report, poor
within the class to ensure a clean pleasant classroom.
Africans have no access to a proper toilet.
80. I often run e____ds for my mother to buy some groceries such as sugar and salt at the supermarket. 81. All the products have been through a long t __ l-and-error period before they hit the market.
82. In 1895, China ceded Taiwan to Japan at the end of the first Sino-Japanese war, and Taiwan entered a (colony) period under Japanese rule for 50 years.
83. Guatemala, a country in Central America, is one of the 23 nations with which we currently have (diplomat) relations.
VII. Translation 10%
84.
就英文教育而言，這些台北的學校做得很好。
(2%)As ____________________________________, the schools in Taipei are doing a good job.
85. Jessica
並不盡情享受人生；她常憂鬱得忍不住(崩潰)大哭。
(2%)Jessica doesn’t enjoy life t ; she often gets so depressed that she b and cries.
86.
報導指出這位商人的失敗和他的粗魯有些關聯
。(3%)It was reported that ______________________________________________________________________
87.
在難民營裡行醫需要勇氣
。(3%)_______________________________________________________________________________________ ---請---沿---線---撕---開---
國立台灣師大附中九十七學年度第二學期高二期末考英文科答案紙
Class No Name
Vocabulary & Derivatives 10%
74. _________________ 79. ___________________
75. _________________ 78 ___________________
76. _________________ 81. ___________________
77. _________________ 82. ___________________
78. _________________ 83. ___________________
Translation 10%
84. ____________________________ (2%)
85. ____________________________ ______________________________(2%)
86. ___________________________________________________________(3%)
87. ____________________________________________________________(3%)
高二英文期末考解答
Answer Key
Listening 1-5 B A C B A 6-10 A D C D B
Vocabulary: 11-15 CAAD D 16-20 D A B DB 21-24 B A A C Cloze test: 25--29 CBADA 30-34 C A C A A 35-39 D A C B D
40-44 C D B A B 45-49 D C B D D 50~54 CCDBD Grammar: 55-59 B D B DC 60-64 DCA BC 65-66 AC Reading : 67-70 B C D D 71-73 C A B
Vocabulary & derivatives
74. intimate 75. exhibition 76. accomplish, 77. transportation 78. individual
79. sanitation 80. errands 81. trial 82. colonial 83. diplomatic
Translation:
84. As far as English education is concerned (2%) 85. to the full(est); breaks down (2%)
86..the businessman’s failure had something to do with his rudeness. (3%) 87..Practicing medicine at a refugee camp takes courage/bravery. (3%)
