彰化精誠中學107 學年度第一學期第二次段考高三英文試題 考試範圍:三民課本 Book V, Unit 5-Unit 8
一、字彙(共 15 分,每題 1 分)
1. ( ) The experiment has found that in some energy drinks, the presence of alcohol could be _____ one minute after the drinks were consumed.
(A)detected (B)invested (C)emitted (D)evaluated
2. ( ) Ms. Jefferson said my essay, which has ten pages, was too long, and asked me to _____ it into five pages.
(A)condense (B)demonstrate (C)shame (D)highlight
3. ( ) Environmental _____ is important and necessary for urban development. (A)harassment (B)assessment (C)expectation (D)depression 4. ( ) The meeting failed to reach a ______ on the workers’ demand. Therefore, they’re
going to stage a demonstration.
(A)consequence (B)confession (C)consensus (D)client 5. ( ) This dress designer is rather talented because she can always satisfy the
expectations of her _____.
(A)motivations (B)therapists (C)clients (D)professors 6. ( ) Ang Lee never stopped _____ for his dream of becoming a director when he was
young, and he did make it.
(A)striving (B)grinning (C)grumbling (D)dissolving 7. ( ) Cinema-goers had been looking forward to the movie with eager _____ for
months.
(A)courtesy (B)disorder (C)assessment (D)anticipation 8. ( ) Neil’s careless attitude ____ his father, who has to deal with the aftermath all the
time.
(A)irritates (B)cements (C)confesses (D)concedes
9. ( ) It is a modern phenomenon that rural _____ move to the cities to seek employment while city people move to suburbs to seek a better living environment.
(A)generators (B)factors (C)layers (D)dwellers
10. ( ) My grandmother speaks Chinese and Taiwanese. _____, she is bilingual. (A)In spite of (B)In a sense (C)At last (D)One day 11. ( ) Despite the unbearable _____ and non-stop heavy rainfall, the trip to Indonesia
was still a valuable experience.
(A)reflectiveness (B)humidity (C)machinery (D)investment 12. ( ) The severe plane crash was a permanent _____ to the family of the victims.
(A)assault (B)disorder (C)trauma (D)plague
13. ( ) The late president, Ronald Reagan, had worked as the _____ in the state of California during 1981 and 1989.
(A)oasis (B)sibling (C)governor (D)exile
14. ( ) The researcher was found _____ facts in the paper he published recently, which astonished many scholars.
(A)mending (B)twisting (C)consuming (D)betraying
15. ( ) As Joanna learned to fly a hang-glider , she had to know how to control the _____ and forward motion.
(A)underlying (B)outrageous (C)punctual (D)downward
二、克漏字測驗(共 20 分,每題 1 分)
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was one of the most important figures in AfricanAmerican Civil Rights Movements. He was also wellknown for his nonviolent resistance program. __16__ fighting for liberty through violence, King promoted peaceful resistance. His ideals won support from the public. With more than 200,000 people _17__ in front of the Lincoln Memorial on August 28, 1963, Dr. King delivered his famous speech “I Have a Dream,” __18__ he talked of a future which was free __19__ slavery. It was also a country __20__ black boys and girls would join hands with white boys and girls as sisters and brothers. He believed such a dream was deeply __21__ in the American dream. Dr. King urged the people of America to stand up for freedom __22__ possible risk of being put in jail. He believed that the flame of oppression could be put out. It was Dr. King's belief __23__ with faith, the Americans could transform the jangling discords of the nation __24__ a beautiful symphony of brotherhood. People would no longer be judged by the color of their skin. When that day came, America could say it had lived out its creed that “all men are created __25__ .” 1 6 ( ) (A) In order to (B) Instead of (C) Because of (D) For the sake of
1 7 ( ) (A) gathering (B) gathered (C) to gather (D) gather 1 8 ( ) (A) what (B) that (C) in which (D) which
2 0 ( ) (A) when (B) which (C) that (D) where
2 1 ( ) (A) sweltering (B) dripping (C) rooted (D) exalted
2 2 ( ) (A) in spite of (B) in addition to (C) even though (D) because of 2 3 ( ) (A) when (B) which (C) that (D) about
2 4 ( ) (A) with (B) into (C) from (D) to
2 5 ( ) (A) equally (B) equality (C) equation (D) equal
People may sometimes bump into different kinds of verbal abuse. Verbal abuse is a serious form of __26__. Over time, __27__ words diminish self-esteem, running the risk of disabling the victim’s sense of self-worth. To expose verbal abuse, you must first
acknowledge the signs. Verbal abuse is hostile, unpredictable and often happens when no one else is around. The harassment happens frequently over time.
In order to permanently stop the abuse, you need to empower yourself. Don’t be afraid to tell the abuser off and simply _28__, “Stop that!” Listen to your feelings and believe in them. __29__ the verbal abuse runs the risk of becoming physical, you have to remove yourself. Finally, get support from a therapist. You’ll need to rebuild your self-esteem.
Bear in mind that you might be the __30__ person to suspect that your partner is verbally abusing you. If your friends and family are of the point of view that you are being abused, listen to them.
2 6 ( ) (A) assault (B) discount (C) deadline (D) wound 2 7 ( ) (A) terminal (B) permanent (C) subordinate (D) foul 2 8 ( ) (A) assess (B) utter (C) regain (D) wound
2 9 ( ) (A) Anticipated (B) Anticipating (C) Anticipate (D) Have anticipated 3 0 ( ) (A) least (B) best (C) last (D) first
Nelson Mandela was born in South Africa in 1918. In the 1940s, he joined a movement that tried to set free Black people in his country. __31__ from the white population, the non-whites were refused the right to vote. Mandela played an important role as an activist and fought to obtain full citizenship for all South Africans. In 1962, he went to a conference in Ethiopia to __32__ African freedom, but without authorization. When he returned, he was arrested for illegal exit. Judged a second time for having betrayed his country, he was sentenced to life imprisonment. __33__ the fact that he was in prison, he wasn’t defeated by the vicious power. Mandela continued to have contacts with the African National Congress
(ANC) and wrote his autobiography. He refused to be released from prison and to save his skin by __34__ his fight for a free South Africa. In 1990, President F. W. de Klerk abolished the racist laws and freed many political prisoners. After spending almost 30 years in jail, Mandela was freed __35__. Three years later, he won the Nobel Peace Prize and became in 1994 the first Black President of South Africa. He retired from Public life in 1999 and died in 2013. Now all South Africans enjoy the fruits of his sacrifice.
3 1 ( ) (A) Be separated (B) To separate (C) Separated (D) Separating 3 2 ( ) (A) stand up for (B) join hands with (C) make up (D) go down 3 3 ( ) (A) In the midst of (B) In a sense (C) In spite of (D) In addition to 3 4 ( ) (A) withering away (B) giving up (C) joining with (D) speeding up 3 5 ( ) (A) at times (B) at all (C) at least (D) at last
三、文意選填(共 10 分,每題 1 分)
The concept “green building” refers to the use of certain building materials to lighten the burden on the environment. Green buildings are environmentally-friendly and have become an increasing __36__ in recent decades. The outward appearance of such buildings is usually not much different from those __37__ from non-green materials, but the former do help protect the environment.
Green buildings __38__ use natural resources such as bamboo, straw, stones, and lumber. All of these materials are recyclable, renewable, or even reusable. Recycled materials are not __39__ to liquids and metals, but also include doors and windows removed from buildings that have been torn down. Organic compounds such as cellulose , which break down __40__ into the environment, are used as well.
Green buildings are mainly designed to be in __41__ with the surrounding areas.
Therefore, they are usually equipped with devices of solar, windy, or wind power to __42__ electricity. Besides, some of them even have driveways __43__ with small stones to replace ground moisture; rain gardens are also created to reduce rain runoff.
There are many __44__ benefits of green buildings. The most important two are reducing energy use, which prevents the energy resources from being __45__ used, and reducing waste, which keeps pollution down. Without a doubt, this kind of building will surely become more and more popular in the future.
(AC) constructed (AD) paved (AE) trend (BC) harmony (BD) restricted (BE) frequently
四、閱讀測驗(共 32 分,每題 2 分)
All relationships go through ups and downs, especially those between parents and
children. Parents make clear what’s acceptable and what isn’t; and children always complain about it. Arguments arise but things usually get settled down in the end. Sometimes,
however, children just can’t accept what their parents have done. So they find a lawyer, and take legal action!
One eleven-year-old boy in mainland China had been promised a new computer by his mother if he got good grades in school subjects. He studied hard and did get excellent grades. However, later his mother told him she did not have enough money to buy the computer after all. So he found a lawyer and took legal action against his own mother!
Remarkably, a teenage girl in India also took legal action against her parents because they wouldn’t let her study enough! She claimed that they made her do a lot of housework and wouldn’t allow her to spend much time doing schoolwork or preparing for examinations. The girl wanted to go to college and pursue a career, but she complained that her parents just wanted her to find a husband and get married.
So the next time you have an argument with your parents, the legal option may be available to you. But it’s not the best option. Legal action can be expensive and can take a long time! What’s worse, it will surely damage the relationship between you and your parents. It’s much simpler to talk things over with your parents calmly, and try to find a solution to the problem.
4 6 ( ) In the third paragraph, the phrase “pursue a career” is closest in meaning to _____. (A) do a job in a field (B) chase a celebrity (C) earn money (D) follow her own heart 4 7 ( ) According to the passage, _____ is the best solution to an argument.
(A) a lawyer (B) communication (C) the legal action (D) gifts that children want 4 8 ( ) Which of the following statements is true?
(A) The boy in China got a computer in the end.
(B) Children always accept what their parents have done.
(C) Arguments between parents and children can never be settled down. (D) The girl in India suited her parents because she wanted more time to study.
In recent years, El Niño has been in the news because of the natural disasters it has caused. The El Niño weather pattern is similar to a season because it is a cycle that repeats itself. The difference is that it occurs at irregular intervals. The El Niño weather pattern is a very simple phenomenon. It is a time when the winds that normally blow east to west across the Pacific Ocean weaken. Because no one knows exactly when the wind will weaken, the effects of the weather pattern are hard to predict.
Throughout the 20th century, records of the ocean temperature and atmospheric conditions began to accumulate and showed researchers that the effects of El Niño were occurring simultaneously around the world. When the warm-water fish and floods arrived in South America, it was apparent that droughts happened in parts of Asia and Australia. In 1972, scientists had their theories of El Niño confirmed. In the year, the typically strong winds in the Pacific weakened. As a result, a huge expanse of warm water that normally would have stayed pushed up against Asia began moving eastward. The warm water traveled across the Pacific and ended up once again off the coast of Peru, bringing it tropical fish and large amounts of rain. At the same time, Malaysia, Indonesia and Australia recorded a significant drop in rainfall.
The sequence of events during an El Niño season has been correctly identified, but scientists still don’t know exactly why the winds weaken at irregular intervals. In fact, scientists admit there is still much that remains unknown about the effects oceans have over the global weather patterns. Recent data have proven that El Niño is even responsible for the disturbances as far away as Africa. Some scientists today predict global warming from human activities will enhance the effects of El Niño. If this is true, the flooding, storm damage, fire and drought caused by El Niño will become more severe in the future. All we can do at present is continue to research global weather patterns and prepare ourselves when we believe El Niño is about to occur.
4 9 ( ) Which is NOT one of the characteristics of El Niño? (A) It is hard to predict when El Niño will occur.
(B) El Niño usually lasts two to four years near the Pacific Ocean.
(D) El Niño occurs when the winds that blow east to west across the Pacific Ocean lose strength.
5 0 ( ) Which of the following phenomena did NOT happen in 1972? (A) Warm water moved eastward.
(B) There was a drop in rainfall in Indonesia. (C) There were several severe droughts in India. (D) El Niño brought tropical fish and rain to Peru. 5 1 ( ) What can humans do to deal with El Niño? (A) To keep researching weather patterns. (B) To find alternative energy sources.
(C) To develop intelligent technological devices.
(D) To stop overusing the land and protect the environment. 5 2 ( ) What does the last paragraph imply?
(A) Governments care more about global warming than El Niño. (B) It is believed that El Niño is about to occur very soon. (C) The author is optimistic about the prevention of El Niño. (D) The effects of El Niño are likely to get worse in the future.
Desertification is a serious problem all around the world. It is the process by which land becomes desert, making it too difficult for most plants and animals to live. Although people are responsible for desertification, we are also the only ones who can stop it from spreading. Studies reveal that human practices are the main causes of desertification. For example, excessive exploitation and grazing harm the land so much that plants can no longer grow. Desertification happens quickly in poor areas because people living there have no choice but to take as much as they can from the land. Climate change also plays a part in desertification by causing droughts and extreme heat that make farming impossible.
People can stop desertification only if they make significant changes in the way they use their land. They should use the land and water wisely by planting trees, building rock walls, and digging irrigation canals . All of these things can help collect and save extra water, which keeps the soil in better shape. In addition, improved farming techniques, such as the smart use of limited water supplies and proper crop cycles, can prevent the ground from becoming overused.
As the world’s population grows, more and more land is at risk of desertification. People,
as well as their governments, must act quickly to make sure that their land is used wisely and will be productive for many years to come. If not, increasing numbers of people will be forced to compete for limited resources.
5 3 ( ) According to the passage, what is the consequence of desertification? (A) The global temperature rises drastically.
(B) Soil and vegetables are contaminated.
(C) The land becomes dry and unsuitable for farming. (D) The city center gets warmer than rural areas. 5 4 ( ) What is the main reason for desertification? (A) Human activities.
(B) Devastating floods. (C) Infectious diseases. (D) Increasing birth rate.
5 5 ( ) According to the passage, which is NOT one of the ways to stop desertification? (A) Building rock walls.
(B) Bettering farming techniques. (C) Planting more trees.
(D) Digging underground tunnels.
5 6 ( ) What is the main idea of the last paragraph? (A) Prompt action is necessary.
(B) Great damage has been done. (C) The future of the earth is uncertain.
(D) Desertification is as serious as global warming.
5 7 ( ) Which of the following best describes the author’s tone? (A) Sarcastic. (B) Worried. (C) Sentimental. (D) Humble.
The bus had been standing still for a few minutes in downtown Frankfurt, Germany. Frustrated, a passenger shouted, “We’re supposed to be at the station at 13:44 not 13:52!” “Well, there’s nothing I can do. There’s so much traffic!” countered the driver. “Yes, you could have left the bus station on time! You’re not the only one with a job to go to, you know,” said the passenger. In the midst of this exchange, many passengers anxiously
checked their watches.
In Germany, punctuality is sacred. Meetings start and usually end on time because agendas are strictly followed. Train and bus schedules are planned meticulously. While waiting on a platform, you will hear announcements that a train is running three or five minutes late; it’s rarely rounded off to ten or more.
The German attitude toward time is single-tasking, meaning doing only one thing at a time. An interruption or spontaneous happening is considered a problem. Precision and competence are highly valued. This probably explains Germans’ success in technological task and product orientated industries. So, imagine the stress when they have to work with cultures that are not always punctual. Indeed, there are still tribal societies who judge time by the way the sun moves. In parts of Asia or Africa, fifteen minutes can mean more than fifteen minutes. Yet, for Germany, globalization of work processes has ironed out some differences.
5 8 ( ) What’s the best title for this passage? (A) Germany’s Success in Technology (B) The Meaning of Time in Germany (C) The Importance of Punctuality (D) Single-tasking and Multitasking
5 9 ( ) According to the passage, which of the following statement is true? (A) Taking a bus in Germany is not a joyful experience.
(B) People in Germany are often irritated by train delays.
(C) Germany can be reckoned as the most punctual country in the world. (D) Germans often refuse to work with those who tend to procrastinate.
6 0 ( ) The word “meticulously” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to _____. (A) sloppily (B) frantically (C) emphatically (D) thoroughly
6 1 ( ) Which of the following does the author think underlies Germany’s technological achievements?
(A) The inventions that help speed up work processes.
(B) The motivations for becoming the most advanced country. (C) The correctness attributed to single-tasking.
(D) The efficiency of multitasking methods.
五、連貫式翻譯(共 8 分)
1. 因為沒有意識到老師的接近，他被抓到數學考試作弊。 2. 老師希望他學到教訓並記得誠實才是上策。
