高二上第一次學競英語文題庫(30)

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1091 高二英文 Book 3, L1、L2、L4+單字王 U32+33

B3, L1綜合測驗

1. A few years ago, I was employed by McDonald’s. On “Ronald Day,” I dressed up __(1)__ Ronald McDonald and visited sick children in hospital. Most of the children were __(2)__ terminal illnesses. I loved being able to __(3)__ to them. One of the rules of my job was never to visit the children alone. This was because I might __(4)__ them with my painted face and red wig. I wasn’t allowed to engage in any physical contact with the children,

__(5)__. __(6)__ might pass on germs to them.

One day, I heard a voice coming from behind a door. “Ronald,” the voice called, __(7)__ me to push open the door. I found a small boy __(8)__ about five lying down in bed and looking very sick. His parents were also in the room. “Ronald, can I have a hug?” the boy asked. I felt __(9)__. I held him in my arms. Two days later, I got a call from the boy’s mom to tell me her son had died. She wanted to thank me for __(10)__ a difference in his life. She told me that he had said, “Mommy, I don’t mind if I can’t see Santa this year because I’ve hugged Ronald.”

（）(1) (A) in (B) as (C) for (D) with

（）(2) (A) addicting to (B) contracting to (C) suffering from (D) associating with （）(3) (A) take away some sadness (B) give a little fight (C) provide little relief

(D) bring some laughter

（）(4) (A) frightened (B) fright (C) frightening (D) frighten （）(5) (A) either (B) neither (C) too (D) though

（）(6) (A) To do this (B) Make such (C) Doing so (D) Like this （）(7) (A) prompt (B) prompted (C) to prompt (D) prompting （）(8) (A) of (B) for (C) in (D) on

（）(9) (A) I was in the hope (B) I had no choice (C) I had had no chance (D) I was in trouble

（）(10) (A) make (B) made (C) makes (D) making

2. Years ago, I worked at McDonald’s. I dressed up __(1)__ Ronald McDonald and visited the hospital’s sick children. I wasn’t allowed to touch the children because __(2)__ so might give them germs. I understood the reasoning behind this rule. Still, I believed nothing could convey love like a warm embrace.

One day, I heard a voice __(3)__ from a hospital room. “Ronald,” it called. I went in and found a small boy __(4)__ down. He looked weak. “His name is Billy,” his parents said. I did some magic tricks to cheer Billy up. Then we did some coloring together. A while later, Billy said, “Ronald, can I have a hug?” I didn’t want to let him down, so I broke the rule and hugged him.

Two days later, Billy’s mom told me Billy had died. She wanted to thank me __(5)__ making his life better. Billy had said to her, “Mommy, it’s OK if I can’t see Santa this year. I’ve hugged Ronald!”

（）(1) (A) in (B) as (C) with (D) for （）(2) (A) did (B) does (C) done (D) doing

（）(3) (A) coming (B) came (C) to come (D) that come

（）(4) (A) lay (B) lain (C) lying (D) lie （）(5) (A) for (B) by (C) in (D) to

3. Jeff had almost finished work for the day. __(1)__ through the hospital in his Ronald McDonald costume, he felt good about his job visiting sick children. For his last visit of the day, he stopped in to see Billy, a five-year-old with a __(2)__ illness. Billy was happily entertained by Jeff for a while, which made them both feel good. __(3)__, Billy asked Jeff to hold him. Unfortunately, Jeff was not allowed to touch the children to avoid __(4)__ any illnesses to them. Jeff knew he should tell Billy that he couldn’t hold him. However, as he saw the hope in Billy’s eyes, Jeff felt __(5)__ cruel to say no. He held Billy in his arms. Billy passed away a few days later, but not before telling his mother that being with Ronald had been as wonderful as seeing Santa Claus.

（）(1) (A) Walk (B) To walk (C) Walking (D) Walked （）(2) (A) terminal (B) drowsy (C) prompt (D) corporate （）(3) (A) Instead (B) Once (C) Then (D) First

（）(4) (A) passing on (B) running through (C) looking for (D) sticking to （）(5) (A) which (B) that (C) this (D) it

4. Dear Ms. Jones,

I’m so sorry for your loss. I have been __(1)__ by McDonald’s for a few years to dress as Ronald McDonald and visit sick children like your son, Billy. I want you to know how special Billy was to me and how happy I am that I could __(2)__ in his final days. Getting to know Billy and playing with him was wonderful, but I will remember holding him most of all. You see, touching children in any way is __(3)__ the rules for us Ronalds. This is to protect the children from infection. So when I saw Billy’s arms __(4)__, I hesitated. However, it __(5)__ that not holding Billy would make my whole visit with him pointless, so I did it. I’m glad that my hug gave him warmth and comfort.

Sincerely,

Jeff McMullen

（）(1) (A) contacted (B) employed (C) refused (D) stretched

（）(2) (A) leave a message (B) hitch a ride (C) make a difference (D) take a break （）(3) (A) for (B) from (C) with (D) against

（）(4) (A) to raise (B) raise (C) be raised (D) raised （）(5) (A) seemed (B) made (C) took (D) revealed

5. My job for McDonald’s was great. I used to dress up as Ronald McDonald and go to hospitals to __(1)__ sick children. One day, a little boy named Billy saw me passing his room and asked me to go inside. I did my best to make him feel better until he asked me to hold him. Unfortunately, there was an important rule I had to follow while I was dressed __(2)__ Ronald. To protect children from any __(3)__ I might be carrying, I was not allowed to touch them. I had never broken this rule before, but I __(4)__ it impossible to say no to Billy. I decided that some things are more important than rules, and I held him in my arms. __(5)__ was so heartwarming to see how happy this made him. When he passed away a few days later, his mother thanked me for having made his final days happier.

（）(1) (A) rely on (B) cheer up (C) figure out (D) turn down （）(2) (A) as (B) with (C) upon (D) for

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（）(4) (A) found (B) made (C) got (D) kept （）(5) (A) That (B) This (C) It (D) What

6. The first time little Billy asked me to hold him, I said no and explained to him that I could not do so. We colored a picture together __(1)__. I didn’t want to __(2)__ Billy, of course, but I also didn’t want to lose my job. As Ronald McDonald, I regularly visited sick children like Billy in the hospital, but I was not allowed to touch them. We finished our picture, and as I was about __(3)__, Billy asked me again to hold him. I thought about the possibility of losing my job. If that happened, I would probably soon lose my car and my home. I liked those things very much. However, at that moment, __(4)__ nothing was as important as the happiness of this sick boy who could never go home again. __(5)__ this, I decided to hold Billy despite the risk. I held him, and we talked and laughed and cried together. McDonald’s did later find out, but they decided they agreed with me that some things are more important than rules.

（）(1) (A) too (B) either (C) instead (D) yet

（）(2) (A) prompt (B) refuse (C) frighten (D) employ （）(3) (A) to leave (B) to leaving (C) leave (D) leaving

（）(4) (A) it seemed to be (B) that seemed as (C) it seemed that (D) to be seem that

（）(5) (A) To realize (B) Realize (C) Realized (D) Realizing 7. Dear McDonald’s,

I am writing to thank you for your “Ronald Day” program and for Jeff, the “Ronald” who visited us. My son Billy recently passed away after a long struggle with cancer. Billy was only five years old and found __(1)__ very hard to spend all his time in a hospital bed. That’s why the visit from “Ronald McDonald” (Jeff) meant so much. Jeff brought smiles and joy to a sad place. First, he entertained Billy with magic tricks. Next, he asked __(2)__ Billy wanted anything else before he left. Billy asked Jeff to hold him, and I saw that it made Jeff sad to __(3)__ Billy __(3)__. He explained that it was __(4)__ the rules for him to touch the children in the hospital. After they had played together for a while, Billy again asked to be hugged. This time Jeff did so, even though he thought he would be fired because of it. Billy died less than two days later, but he was happy at the end of his life thanks to that __(5)__. Please don’t punish Jeff for making my little boy happy.

Sincerely, Lisa Jones

（）(1) (A) that (B) this (C) what (D) it （）(2) (A) if (B) when (C) what (D) how

（）(3) (A) cheer; up (B) turn; down (C) see; off (D) pick; up （）(4) (A) off (B) for (C) on (D) against

（）(5) (A) hit (B) hug (C) log (D) bug

8. I remember meeting Billy very clearly. I was walking down the hospital hallway, __(1)__ tired after a long day of visiting sick children. __(2)__, from an open doorway, a small voice called, “Ronald! Ronald!” I entered the room and saw a small, very sick boy with his mother, grandparents, and a nurse. From the feeling in the room, it appeared __(3)__ the boy, Billy, did not have long to live. I entertained Billy with some magic tricks, and we colored a picture together. This __(4)__ him __(4)__, and after a while, he asked me to hold him. We then asked everyone but the nurse to leave the room and talked for 45 minutes.

Billy’s biggest concerns were not about himself; his younger brother was starting

kindergarten the following year, and Billy was worried that his brother wouldn’t be able to find his way home from school without Billy’s help. Billy was also __(5)__ that his dog would go hungry because he had hidden its bones before entering the hospital but couldn’t remember where. Even in his terrible condition, Billy was thinking only of others. （）(1) (A) and feel (B) to feel (C) felt (D) feeling

（）(2) (A) Instead (B) Then (C) Hence (D) Finally （）(3) (A) that (B) to be (C) as (D) which

（）(4) (A) cheered; up (B) turned; down (C) saw; off (D) let; down （）(5) (A) confined (B) confused (C) disappointed (D) frightened

9. For four years, I was part of a very exclusive group of people. I was one of the few actors that McDonald’s hired to play Ronald McDonald. I appeared __(1)__ Ronald at a number of events, but my favorite was “Ronald Day,” a monthly occasion when I would visit sick children in hospital. It made me feel so proud when I saw the smiles __(2)__ by my visit. Many of the children didn’t have any other reason to be cheerful, so it felt good to __(3)__ in their lives on Ronald Day. I loved my job, and the McDonald’s __(4)__ loved the positive image it gave them. In fact, it seemed __(5)__ everyone in the hospital felt a little better after having seen Ronald, even the doctors and nurses. I brought a lot of smiles to a lot of people’s faces, but the ones I saw on Ronald Day will always mean the most to me.

（）(1) (A) in (B) of (C) for (D) as

（）(2) (A) create (B) created (C) creating (D) to create

（）(3) (A) grab a bite (B) take a breath (C) make a difference (D) catch a cold （）(4) (A) Corporation (B) Cooperation (C) Communication (D) Connection （）(5) (A) which (B) what (C) this (D) that

10. Ajay Munot, a wealthy Indian businessman, had been saving money for his daughter’s wedding for a very long time. __(1)__ is common in India to spend large amounts of money on weddings, and Ajay had saved over US$100,000. However, as the wedding day

approached, Ajay changed his mind about how to spend the money. Instead of making a big display of his wealth, he decided he wanted to __(2)__ his good fortune to others. Therefore, he began building houses for the homeless. In all, ninety homes were built, costing over $220,000, more than twice Ajay’s original budget!

These homes were not large or fancy, but they made a __(3)__ difference to all the people who now had somewhere to live with electricity and running water. Ajay’s daughter wasn’t upset about her father’s decision, __(4)__. She was happy to have a small wedding, __(5)__ it a wedding gift from her father to be able to help so many people. Both father and daughter believed that everyone has a responsibility to do good in society, and they have certainly done their part!

（）(1) (A) That (B) This (C) What (D) It

（）(2) (A) pass on (B) figure out (C) put up (D) start out （）(3) (A) terminal (B) tremendous (C) corporate (D) drowsy （）(4) (A) also (B) neither (C) either (D) too

（）(5) (A) consider (B) considered (C) considering (D) to consider （）(4) (A) to be (B) that (C) as (D) if

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（）(6) (A) break (B) against (C) for (D) off （）(7) (A) this (B) that (C) it (D) as

（）(8) (A) either (B) instead (C) indeed (D) then

（）(9) (A) contact (B) employment (C) refusal (D) hesitation （）(10) (A) at last (B) after all (C) in addition (D) for example

B3, L2綜合測驗

1. The Marshmallow Challenge is a popular team-building exercise. In this challenge, groups must work together to build the tallest structure that can support the weight of one marshmallow. __(1)__ only dry spaghetti, tape, string, a marshmallow, and 18 minutes to finish the challenge, the teams must work quickly. The Marshmallow Challenge has been conducted with architects, lawyers, managers, and children. In one study, the group __(2)__ built the highest structure were architects. However, children performed better than the other adult teams.

Why did children do so well? First, they worked quickly with __(3)__ had been given to them. The adults spent more time planning, so they had less time to adjust their designs. Second, children collaborated to understand __(4)__ to build the tallest structure. Adults wasted time __(5)__ a group leader.

In order to solve problems, we must collaborate and try new ideas. The Marshmallow Challenge helps people do that.

（）(1) (A) Under (B) For (C) At (D) With （）(2) (A) whom (B) whose (C) that (D) who （）(3) (A) that (B) what (C) which (D) whom （）(4) (A) how (B) why (C) where (D) what

（）(5) (A) chosen (B) choose (C) choosing (D) to choose

2. Welcome to the Marshmallow Challenge. Please listen carefully while we explain __(1)__ to do with the items in front of you. Using the dried spaghetti, string, and tape, your team must __(2)__ a tower that is strong enough to support a marshmallow. The tower can be of any design, but to win, your team’s tower must be taller than __(3)__ of the other teams. You have only eighteen minutes. Based on previous challenges, we have some tips to offer you. First, keep the time in mind. You should __(4)__ your sleeves and get started as soon as possible. Second, focus on your goal: creating the tallest tower. __(5)__, have fun with your teammates! The teams that work together best generally succeed. Are all of the teams ready? Then let the Marshmallow Challenge begin!

（）(1) (A) what (B) how (C) where (D) when （）(2) (A) rank (B) explore (C) construct (D) adjust （）(3) (A) which (B) those (C) these (D) ones

（）(4) (A) roll up (B) bend down (C) clear out (D) tear off （）(5) (A) Initially (B) Absolutely (C) Ideally (D) Finally

3. Can some spaghetti and a marshmallow really help build a stronger team? Yes they can, thanks to an __(1)__ team-building exercise called the Marshmallow Challenge. Using twenty sticks of spaghetti, a yard of tape, and string, each team spends eighteen minutes __(2)__ to build a tower that can support their marshmallow. The team with the tallest tower wins. The Marshmallow Challenge __(3)__ with many very different groups around the world, with some interesting results. __(4)__, kindergartners usually do better than most adult teams. This is because kindergartners usually get started right away, proceeding by __(5)__ to find the best tower design. Adult teams often spend too long planning and have little time left over to build or fix problems that arise. The Marshmallow Challenge teaches teams how to work together, and how important it can be just to get started.

（）(1) (A) reliable (B) innovative (C) capable (D) slight （）(2) (A) trying (B) try (C) to try (D) to trying

（）(3) (A) has conducted (B) conducted (C) was conducted (D) has been conducted

（）(4) (A) For example (B) In fact (C) As a result (D) At first

（）(5) (A) pros and cons (B) ups and downs (C) trial and error (D) trick or treat 4. There is a popular team-building exercise that involves 20 sticks of dry spaghetti, a yard

of tape, and a yard of string. This exercise is known __(1)__ the Marshmallow Challenge. __(2)__ only those materials, each team must build a structure that can support the weight of one marshmallow. In addition, they must figure out __(3)__ to build the tallest structure. __(4)__ just 18 minutes to complete the task, each team must quickly learn how to collaborate.

The Marshmallow Challenge has now been conducted in many countries and with various groups of participants. These groups have included CEOs, lawyers, business

graduates, and even kindergarteners. Over the years, there __(5)__ some surprising results. In one group, the average height of all the structures __(6)__ 20 inches. A team of architects and engineers built the highest structure, and a team of CEOs performed slightly better than average, __(7)__ third. __(8)__ being the youngest, a team of kindergarteners performed better than most of the adult teams. The children __(9)__ some unique ideas, and unlike the adults, they got to work quickly. By contrast the adults wasted time __(10)__ who should be in charge.

The Marshmallow Challenge teaches us a lot. In order to solve problems, we must try new ideas and learn how to work well together. This challenge also shows us that adults are not always smarter than kids!

（）(1) (A) by (B) as (C) for (D) with

（）(2) (A) To use (B) Uses (C) Used (D) Using （）(3) (A) what (B) where (C) how (D) who （）(4) (A) With (B) As (C) For (D) During

（）(5) (A) have (B) were (C) have been (D) will be （）(6) (A) was (B) have been (C) to be (D) has been

（）(7) (A) coming in (B) going to (C) arriving at (D) reaching to （）(8) (A) Through (B) For (C) Due to (D) Despite

（）(9) (A) gave back to (B) came up with (C) flashed back to (D) fell apart with （）(10) (A) to decide (B) decided (C) decide (D) deciding

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5. Lungteng Elementary School enjoyed an interesting exercise in teamwork yesterday thanks to the Marshmallow Challenge. One team from each grade stood in front of a table holding the challenge __(1)__: dried spaghetti, tape, string, and a single marshmallow. After some instructions from the science teacher Ms. Wu, the teams began. Right away, differences were clear. The kindergarten team picked up the supplies and started __(2)__ them. The sixth graders began working together to __(3)__ a plan before they began building. __(4)__ being the youngest, the kindergartners had the tallest tower. The sixth-grade class came in second with a very strong design. In last place was the fifth-grade team, who spent most of their eighteen minutes arguing. This is the first year that the challenge __(5)__, but Ms. Wu plans to make it a yearly event. Hopefully the fifth graders can work together better next year! （）(1) (A) structures (B) materials (C) innovations (D) feedbacks

（）(2) (A) figuring out (B) relying on (C) experimenting with (D) succeeding in （）(3) (A) stand out for (B) get along with (C) take care of (D) come up with （）(4) (A) Instead (B) Although (C) Because of (D) Despite

（）(5) (A) has conducted (B) conducted (C) were conducted (D) has been conducted

6. When we think about working together, we often think about it mostly as talking and planning together. However, studies __(1)__ that show experts working together usually talk less than beginners. One researcher set out to discover how people work together in silence. She gave different groups a task to do together and asked them not to talk. __(2)__, they would have to communicate through gestures and notes on small squares of paper. Group members did not know each other before beginning to work and were given no time to introduce themselves. They simply had to __(3)__ their sleeves and get to work. Afterward, the team members were interviewed. They had found there were many benefits to working in silence. __(4)__, they felt more connected to their tasks, felt more equal, and shared more. They also felt safer making mistakes, because it wasn’t possible to explain or apologize. The big problem they found was giving __(5)__. Saying “thank you” or “congratulations” to a teammate was difficult without words. Do you think you could work on a team in total silence?

（）(1) (A) have done (B) done (C) were doing (D) have been done （）(2) (A) However (B) Moreover (C) Instead (D) Besides

（）(3) (A) roll up (B) turn down (C) fill in (D) pass on

（）(4) (A) In short (B) Instead (C) As a result (D) For example （）(5) (A) feedback (B) element (C) adjustment (D) collaboration

7. The Marshmallow Challenge—where teams create a tower out of dried spaghetti to support a marshmallow—teaches many lessons about succeeding together. One of the big ones has to do with assumptions. It’s the same with any project. We may start by making a great plan, but every plan requires __(1)__ when it enters the real world.

In the Marshmallow Challenge, people often think that the marshmallow will be lighter than it really is. That’s why the teams that do best are __(2)__ who start building

immediately. They quickly learn useful details by __(3)__ the marshmallow. Other teams plan and discuss, believing their designs will be strong enough. Only when it’s time to finally put the marshmallow on top do they __(4)__ it’s actually too heavy.

Whether you’re building a pasta tower or solving problems in the real world, don’t be a team that plans and plans with incorrect information. And don’t rely on one person that you

think knows everything. __(5)__, begin by testing your assumptions together. Once you have real information, you can all work better, together.

（）(1) (A) adjustment (B) construction (C) feedback (D) exploration （）(2) (A) these (B) those (C) them (D) ones

（）(3) (A) taking on (B) succeeding in (C) relying on (D) experimenting with （）(4) (A) lead to (B) focus on (C) figure out (D) stand for

（）(5) (A) In short (B) As a result (C) In contrast (D) Without doubt

8. The Marshmallow Challenge has surprised a lot of people. The idea—building a tower to support a marshmallow out of spaghetti, tape, and string—is certainly __(1)__. But aside from that, the results are also interesting. Because this challenge __(2)__ in many places around the world, with many people, it’s possible to compare different groups of people. The average tower height is about twenty inches, but some groups usually perform significantly __(3)__ average. The worst are recent business graduates, whose towers tend to be about half the average. Lawyers don’t do much better either. The big reason for their poor performance is the same reason kindergartners do better than most adults: it’s all in how they __(4)__ their design. Business students and lawyers are trained to believe in one right answer, and they use most of their time talking to find that right answer. Kindergartners just __(5)__ and try the first idea they have. When the kindergartners’ designs fail, they have lots of time to try others. The business students run out of time.

（）(1) (A) slight (B) unique (C) stable (D) reliable

（）(2) (A) is running (B) has run (C) has been run (D) has been running （）(3) (A) below (B) above (C) for (D) of

（）(4) (A) take pleasure in (B) run out of (C) come up with (D) look down upon （）(5) (A) stand up against (B) give in to (C) get along with (D) get stuck in 9. Quality teamwork is one of the most important factors in an organization’s success. It’s

no surprise, therefore, that technology giant Google places a high value on __(1)__. In fact, the company spent years studying hundreds of teams to find out __(2)__ factors made up successful teams. At first, they hoped to find some system that could measure people’s personality types, and then put the similar types together to make a perfect team. __(3)__ trying many different ways of doing this, they did not find any perfect mix of personalities. However, Google did uncover the most important quality that separates teams that function well from __(4)__ that function poorly. This is called “psychological safety,” which is the team members’ shared belief that their team is safe for risk-taking. It means that all team members feel they can speak up without the person __(5)__ stopping them or others making fun of them. Psychological safety is developed when people work together toward common goals, which is why team-building activities can have such strong benefits.

Increasing trust, communication, and friendliness among the team members will also increase the team’s quality.

（）(1) (A) collaboration (B) construction (C) innovation (D) graduation （）(2) (A) what (B) how (C) which (D) why

（）(3) (A) Although (B) Despite (C) Instead of (D) Besides （）(4) (A) which (B) that (C) these (D) those

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10. You might be surprised what kindergartners can teach us about facing a challenge in a game. The Marshmallow Challenge __(1)__ with many different groups around the world; it has them build a tower out of spaghetti, tape, and string. Success is measured by the height of the tower, and kindergartners usually __(2)__ higher than most adults. One reason for this is that they don’t hesitate to get started. __(3)__ only eighteen minutes, a fast start makes a big difference. Adults do more talking and planning first, which leaves less time for the actual building. Another reason is kindergartners’ approach to problem-solving: rather than planning, they rely on __(4)__. They pick up the spaghetti and start testing ideas immediately. With unfamiliar conditions, experimenting right away works better than planning with limited information. Last, kindergartners are more __(5)__ their goal than worried about who they’re working with. Adults may argue about who’s the boss or whose idea is better, but

kindergartners just build. Next time you’re facing a challenge, maybe you should think like a kindergartner!

（）(1) (A) carried out (B) was carrying out (C) has been carried out (D) has carried out

（）(2) (A) adjust (B) rank (C) rely (D) explore （）(3) (A) Of (B) For (C) In (D) With

（）(4) (A) pros and cons (B) ups and downs (C) trial and error (D) trick or treat （）(5) (A) rolled up (B) figured out (C) carried out (D) stuck in

Book 3 Lesson 4

一、綜合測驗(13 小題，每題 0 分，共 0 分)

1. Last week, I received a special email. Maria, my Mexican classmate, invited me __(1)__ her for the annual Day of the Dead celebrations in her hometown of Capulalpam de Méndez.

I’ve always been fascinated by this unique festival, so naturally, I jumped at the chance to __(2)__ her on her trip home. I knew the festival would involve costumes, fine food, and all-night parties—all __(3)__ the deceased of course—and therefore would be a perfect way to experience some authentic Mexican culture.

In addition, __(4)__ Capulalpam de Méndez may be a tiny southern settlement hidden away in the Sierra Madre mountains, it’s also a very special place. It has existed for over 1200 years, and locals officially recognize the village __(5)__ one of Mexico’s so-called Magical Towns. Thus, not surprisingly, it is thought __(6)__ one of the country’s best venues for celebrating the Day of the Dead.

Finally, I also __(7)__ the thought of a small-town celebration to any other type of celebration. Many people would rather __(8)__ part in a lively festival like the Day of the Dead in a major city than __(8)__ it in a tiny mountain village, but I’m not one for crowded streets or grand parades. __(9)__, I wanted to see a little town come to life.

Needless to say, I immediately accepted Maria’s invitation, and we started making all the necessary arrangements well __(10)__. This was going to be a holiday to die for! （）(1) (A) joining (B) to join (C) join (D) joined

（）(2) (A) anticipate (B) mourn (C) resemble (D) accompany

（）(3) (A) in spite of (B) in honor of (C) in fear of (D) in danger of （）(4) (A) while (B) if (C) since (D) after

（）(5) (A) to (B) with (C) as (D) from

（）(6) (A) will be (B) been (C) being (D) to be

（）(7) (A) preferred (B) reunited (C) escaped (D) awaited

（）(8) (A) take; experienced (B) took; experience (C) take; experience (D) took; experienced

（）(9) (A) Instead (B) However (C) Otherwise (D) Initially （）(10) (A) in case (B) in advance (C) in addition (D) in order

2. The Day of the Dead is undoubtedly Mexico’s most important festival. No holiday is celebrated __(1)__ the nation with such passion and pleasure. As a time to both pay one’s respects to the dead and celebrate life, this holiday is easily the most eagerly __(2)__ event of the year.

Though the Day of the Dead has been a regular feature on the local calendar for centuries, its actual roots are thought __(3)__ all the way back to the time of the native Aztecs*. The festival is thus as much a part of Mexican culture as temples and tortillas*. To know just __(4)__ important the Day of the Dead is to the people of Mexico, you only need to travel there in early November to see the grand celebrations for yourself.

There is, however, yet another reason why this old tradition is unlikely to __(5)__; many locals believe that not honoring the dead properly during the Day of the Dead will anger their departed souls and bring terrible luck. Failing to celebrate, therefore, could lead to financial losses, family fights, or even death. This is just another good reason, you might say, to join the party!

註：Aztec 阿茲特克人 tortilla 墨西哥薄餡餅

（）(1) (A) underneath (B) along (C) between (D) throughout （）(2) (A) awaited (B) restored (C) mourned (D) resembled （）(3) (A) extended (B) extending (C) to extend (D) to extending （）(4) (A) which (B) how (C) what (D) that

（）(5) (A) die away (B) move on (C) pay off (D) dress up

3. The Day of the Dead is held on November 1 and 2 every year in Mexico. The concept behind this festival may scare you to death—the spirits of __(1)__ people come back to Earth to visit their living relatives! People in Mexico celebrate death __(2)__ joy and humor rather than mourn it with sorrow. On this joyous occasion, family members gather together __(3)__ a reunion with their loved ones who have been dead.

The Day of the Dead is __(4)__ to have originated centuries ago among the Aztecs. Nowadays, it is celebrated passionately throughout Mexico. Dead children are honored on November 1, __(5)__ on November 2, departed adults are the main focus. Families make colorful altars on the Day of the Dead. They place photographs of their loved ones who have been dead on these altars along with beverages and dishes __(6)__ those family members enjoyed during their lives. Later, families __(7)__ cemeteries. There, they feast and pray for the entire night.

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During the festival, many people __(8)__ skeleton costumes. In doing so, they aren’t mocking death. __(9)__, they are expressing their realization that death is natural.

Mexicans __(10)__ death than ignore it. They realize death is part of the ongoing cycle of life.

（）(1) (A) deceasing (B) deceased (C) decease (D) be deceasing （）(2) (A) with (B) as (C) for (D) of

（）(3) (A) to (B) as (C) for (D) of

（）(4) (A) viewed (B) thought (C) regarded (D) identified （）(5) (A) then (B) when (C) while (D) as

（）(6) (A) when (B) what (C) where (D) that

（）(7) (A) head to (B) depart from (C) escape from (D) involve in （）(8) (A) apply to (B) dress up in (C) take part in (D) feel like （）(9) (A) Unfortunately (B) Besides (C) Hence (D) Instead

（）(10) (A) would rather embrace (B) might have avoided (C) will hug (D) may recognize

4. In recent years, the Day of the Dead has become almost as famous as Halloween. Millions around the world __(1)__ in this event, which seems to only grow every year. This Mexican festival is now so popular that it even has Hollywood __(2)__ and __(2)__. A good example of this is Spectre, one of the latest James Bond films to hit the big screen, which starts in the middle of a huge Day of the Dead parade in Mexico City. Even the hero himself dresses up __(3)__ a

skeleton costume as he makes his way through the crowd toward a hotel room with a dark-haired beauty on one arm. The local lady is, however, soon

disappointed, as Bond immediately steps out onto the roof of the hotel to catch some bad guys who are said __(4)__ close by. 007 then prevents a terrorist attack and kills a man that is more likely to make one’s hair __(5)__ than any scary costume, all with the Day of the Dead celebrations continuing in the background.

It seems likely that this famous festival, like the famous spy, won’t be dying anytime soon.

（）(1) (A) accompany (B) participate (C) transform (D) anticipate

（）(2) (A) to sit up; to take notice (B) sits up; takes notice (C) sat up; took notice (D) sit up and take notice

（）(3) (A) in (B) with (C) on (D) of

（）(4) (A) being (B) been (C) to be (D) to being

（）(5) (A) lay at end (B) stand on end (C) sit to the end (D) lie in the end 5. The Day of the Dead is a unique festival. On this day, family members in Mexico

honor their deceased loved ones and celebrate death __(1)__ joy and humor rather than sadness. This festival is thought to have originated centuries ago.

The Day of the Dead is celebrated on November 1 and 2, when the souls of the dead

are believed __(2)__ to earth to visit their living family members. __(3)__ fearing the spirits, Mexicans look forward to their return and prepare for it by buying various items, including food, flowers, and candles. In the evening, families go to cemeteries, __(4)__ they decorate the graves of their deceased loved ones and light candles. Cheerful and happy, they eat and celebrate until the early morning. Many people also paint their faces and take part in street parades.

The Day of the Dead is an event __(5)__ brings together living hosts and nonliving guests. Let’s hope this festival will continue forever.

（）(1) (A) of (B) at (C) with (D) about

（）(2) (A) return (B) to return (C) returning (D) returned

（）(3) (A) Instead of (B) Except for (C) In spite of (D) In addition to （）(4) (A) which (B) how (C) when (D) where

（）(5) (A) what (B) it (C) that (D) whose

6. Through the eyes of a child, the Day of the Dead may seem pretty frightening. First, you’re told that __(1)__ the festival, our world is visited by ghosts! Second, the streets are filled with people in costumes spooky* enough to even __(2)__ grown-ups’ hair __(2)__ on end. Finally, the same grown-ups expect you to stay in a graveyard all night until __(3)__, lighting candles and eating skull cookies!

Many parents might be wondering __(4)__ they can explain all this to their kids. Fortunately, there are children’s books that can help. These books are thought __(5)__ the Day of the Dead a far less scary time of year for children.

One of the most popular of these books is a wonderful tale __(6)__ The Dead Family

Díaz. This is the story of a young skeleton, Angelito, who is __(7)__ by the Day of the

Dead. As a skeleton, he finds people’s red tongues, wild hair, and large round eyes absolutely terrifying. He would rather __(8)__ in the dark underworld than __(8)__ all night with such strange creatures. A nice quiet, __(9)__ evening at home would be much better! In addition, he also fears getting lost in the land of the living and having to stay there __(10)__ the following November! However, when he somehow makes friends with a real, living boy, everything changes. Hopefully this story can also change how some

children view the Day of the Dead. 註：spooky 怪異嚇人的

（）(1) (A) in (B) under (C) throughout (D) beyond

（）(2) (A) have; standing (B) make; stand (C) let; to stand (D) cause; stand （）(3) (A) dawn (B) reception (C) occasion (D) cycle

（）(4) (A) how (B) when (C) what (D) which （）(5) (A) making (B) make (C) to make (D) made （）(6) (A) naming (B) names (C) to name (D) named

（）(7) (A) scary to die (B) scared to death (C) too scared to die (D) so scary to death

（）(8) (A) stay; party (B) stayed; partied (C) stay; partied (D) stayed; party （）(9) (A) mock (B) occasional (C) mournful (D) inevitable

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（）(10) (A) yet (B) till (C) while (D) as

7. Death is a hard fate for many to accept. However, in some countries, __(1)__ being scared of death, they embrace it. For them, death is something to be celebrated or honored, but not to be __(2)__. Let’s see how these countries remember __(3)__ who have passed away.

In Bengal*, Pitru Paksha is a 16-day tradition that is thought __(4)__ from a Hindu myth. It relates that a __(5)__ warrior starved in Heaven for not honoring his ancestors* while alive. During this festival, the Bengali perform ceremonies for their ancestors to achieve peace. Another country that honors the dead is Nepal*. Here Gai Jatra, lasting for eight days in July or August, is a festival __(6)__ cows are paraded throughout the town by families who lost someone the year before. This is a way to remember the lost ones since cows are considered sacred. Lastly, another unique country is Madagascar*. __(7)__ the concept of Famadihana is an unusual celebration. The Malagasy people believe that spirits cannot rest __(8)__ the body is fully decomposed. Therefore, every seven years, they __(9)__ the cemetery and dig up bodies to spray with perfume, wrap in silk, and parade around with music. __(10)__ this is offensive* to Westerners, it is honorable here. Although death is a universal fate we all share, how we deal with it can be largely dependent on where you live in the world.

註：Bengal 孟加拉地區（包含孟加拉及印度西孟加拉邦） ancestor 祖先 Nepal 尼泊爾 Madagascar 馬達加斯加 offensive 冒犯的

（）(1) (A) regardless of (B) except for (C) instead of (D) in addition to （）(2) (A) mourned (B) preferred (C) awaited (D) restored

（）(3) (A) he (B) those (C) anyone (D) a person

（）(4) (A) originated (B) originating (C) to be originated (D) to have originated

（）(5) (A) decease (B) deceases (C) deceased (D) deceasing （）(6) (A) which (B) what (C) where (D) when

（）(7) (A) Around (B) Behind (C) Through (D) Toward （）(8) (A) till (B) after (C) since (D) when

（）(9) (A) feed on (B) head to (C) figure out (D) turn down （）(10) (A) If (B) Once (C) Because (D) While

8. If you’ve ever traveled to Mexico in early November, you probably know a little about what the locals call Día de los Muertos. For those who would rather __(1)__ the English than __(1)__ its Spanish name, this huge holiday is also commonly known as the Day of the Dead.

__(2)__ perhaps the most important part of the Mexican calendar, the Day of the Dead is a 48-hour festival unlike any other. Families come together, houses and graves are

decorated, fine foods are shared, and crowds of people take to the streets to sing and dance __(3)__ the sun comes up.

Of course, all of this is done __(4)__ the event’s special guests, namely the ghosts or souls of the dead. To many locals, the dead are best represented by the monarch butterflies* that travel all the way from Canada just to be in Mexico for the festival, too! The __(5)__

of large groups of these colorful visitors after their 3000-km journey is thus widely celebrated in many areas of the country. To insect-loving Mexicans everywhere, these butterflies are the life and soul of the party!

註：monarch butterfly 帝王斑蝶

（）(1) (A) use; calling (B) use; call (C) using; call (D) using; calling （）(2) (A) To form (B) Form (C) Formed (D) Forming

（）(3) (A) till (B) during (C) throughout (D) over

（）(4) (A) instead of (B) in addition to (C) in honor of (D) as a result of （）(5) (A) concept (B) arrival (C) preference (D) escape

9. Mexico Comes to Life November 2, 2022

Mexico’s annual Day of the Dead festival kicked off in fine style yesterday. In the capital and __(1)__ the country, friends and families gathered for a two-day holiday unlike any other. Overnight, the graves of loved ones were lit up like Christmas trees, city streets turned into dance floors, and enough fireworks were set off to __(2)__ anyone __(2)__. The Day of the Dead __(3)__ an increasingly popular event in recent years, but it in fact has a long and proud history that can date back several centuries. Although this

tradition is said __(4)__ its origins in native Mexican culture, it has also been influenced by religious traditions from Europe. The result is a highly __(5)__ event on the Mexican calendar that many often travel from far and wide to attend.

The festival comes to an end and life returns to normal in the early hours of the next morning.

R. E. Porter, Mexico City

（）(1) (A) from (B) throughout (C) between (D) along

（）(2) (A) give; a hand (B) take; personally (C) scare; to death (D) give; a ride （）(3) (A) had become (B) becomes (C) will become (D) has become

（）(4) (A) to have (B) having (C) will have (D) has

（）(5) (A) accompanied (B) mocked (C) anticipated (D) transformed 10. Mexico isn’t the only place to celebrate the Day of the Dead. If you’re dying to get a

taste of this ancient festival and dancing skeletons don’t scare you to death, why not

__(1)__ to Fort Lauderdale? This is a popular tourist destination on Florida’s east coast and just a three-hour drive from Disney World.

__(2)__ its food trucks, live bands, and evening skeleton parade can’t really compare to Mexico City’s Day of the Dead festivities, Fort Lauderdale’s annual street party is one of the largest of its kind outside Mexico. In addition, the event is completely free and growing every year.

The festivities normally kick off in the afternoon with flowers, __(3)__, and face painting. After that, everyone makes their way to Huizenga Plaza for what’s known as the “Skeleton Processional.” Last year, over two thousand people wore skeleton suits __(4)__ any other kind of costume in order to take part in this parade, and fifty giant puppets— some towering up to six meters high—were also on display.

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than __(5)__ it anywhere else. Celebrating it a little closer to home, however, is a good start!

（）(1) (A) head (B) heading (C) to head (D) headed （）(2) (A) Because (B) While (C) Since (D) When

（）(3) (A) escaping (B) mocking (C) restoring (D) feasting

（）(4) (A) thanks to (B) according to (C) in spite of (D) instead of

（）(5) (A) get; to experience (B) to get; to experience (C) get; experience (D) to get; experiencing

11. People are often surprised when they hear about our favorite national holiday. As proud Mexicans, this holiday is of course the Day of the Dead, and trust me, we would rather __(1)__ than __(1)__ this party!

Now, to those __(2)__ have never heard of the Day of the Dead, the thought of celebrating death might sound a little weird. It might even make their hair __(3)__! This is probably because most cultures tend to shy away from or even fear death. Here in Mexico, however, we are a people determined to embrace death as an important part of life. For us, the Day of the Dead is thus always a happy and __(4)__ time. We light candles, sing songs, decorate graves, and stuff ourselves with great Mexican food. We also dress up __(5)__ all kinds of costumes and dance like there’s no tomorrow. Most importantly, we remember and honor the lives of the departed. That’s what the Day of the Dead is all about!

（）(1) (A) die; missing (B) dying; missing (C) die; miss (D) dying; miss （）(2) (A) who (B) which (C) when (D) how

（）(3) (A) stand on end (B) lay at end (C) sit to the end (D) lie in the end （）(4) (A) terminal (B) joyous (C) sorrowful (D) horrifying

（）(5) (A) on (B) to (C) in (D) of

12. November 1 and 2 are important dates on the Mexican calendar. According to tradition, this is the time of year __(1)__ the Day of the Dead is celebrated. To many, the idea of “celebrating” death might seem strange, but for Mexicans, death is simply a natural and __(2)__ feature of human existence. In fact, Mexicans even welcome those who are no longer with us to return to earth and join the party!

__(3)__ being a sad event, the Day of the Dead is a very lively and cheerful affair. It’s also a time for friends and families all over the country to get together __(4)__ their

departed loved ones to ensure that the memories of these loved ones stay alive. If you too would rather __(5)__ death than __(5)__ it, the Day of the Dead is

definitely for you. Get a ticket to Mexico, pack a scary costume, and get ready to dance the night away. After all, you only live once.

（）(1) (A) which (B) what (C) where (D) when

（）(2) (A) impossible (B) avoidable (C) inevitable (D) probable （）(3) (A) In spite of (B) Instead of (C) Because of (D) In favor of （）(4) (A) face to face (B) in honor of (C) in love with (D) hand in hand

（）(5) (A) embrace; avoid (B) embracing; avoid (C) embrace; avoiding (D) embracing; avoiding

13. For most Mexicans, no other holiday compares to the Day of the Dead. A highlight on the calendar, this holiday is widely recognized __(1)__ by far the country’s most important festival. For two days in early November, the entire nation springs to life as locals dance, dine, and dress up to mark this special __(2)__. Locals and tourists alike travel great distances to be a part of it, and many often start preparing weeks, if not months, __(3)__. A major symbol of the Day of the Dead is el flor del muerto, or “the flower of the dead.” This flower is otherwise known as the Cempazuchitl or Mexican marigold*, a flower native to the country. __(4)__ and bright yellow, it has been used for centuries to decorate homes and graves during the yearly festival and certainly adds a splash of color to the surprisingly lively affair. The Cempazuchitl is also believed __(5)__ a symbol of both the sun and rebirth. All in all, it’s the perfect flower to guide ghostly guests back to earth for Mexico’s greatest party!

註：marigold 萬壽菊

（）(1) (A) in (B) as (C) with (D) of

（）(2) (A) company (B) preference (C) feast (D) occasion （）(3) (A) in advance (B) on the way (C) in addition (D) at once （）(4) (A) To be large (B) Been Large (C) Large (D) To being Large （）(5) (A) been (B) being (C) to be (D) will be

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解答 B3, L1 綜合測驗 1. (1)B (2)C (3)D (4)D (5)A (6)C (7)D (8)A (9)B (10)D 2. (1)B (2)D (3)A (4)C (5)A 3. (1)C (2)A (3)C (4)A (5)D 4. (1)B (2)C (3)D (4)D (5)A 5. (1)B (2)A (3)D (4)A (5)C 6. (1)C (2)B (3)A (4)C (5)D 7. (1)D (2)A (3)B (4)D (5)B 8. (1)D (2)B (3)A (4)A (5)D 9. (1)D (2)B (3)C (4)A (5)D 10. (1)D (2)A (3)B (4)C (5)C B3, L2 綜合測驗 1. (1)D (2)C (3)B (4)A (5)C 2. (1)A (2)C (3)B (4)A (5)D 3. (1)B (2)A (3)D (4)A (5)C

4. (1)B (2)D (3)C (4)A (5)C (6)A (7)A (8)D (9)B (10)D 5. (1)B (2)C (3)D (4)D (5)D

6. (1)D (2)C (3)A (4)D (5)A 7. (1)A (2)B (3)D (4)C (5)A 8. (1)B (2)C (3)A (4)C (5)D 9. (1)A (2)A (3)B (4)D (5)A 10. (1)C (2)B (3)D (4)C (5)D

B3L4 一、綜合測驗

1. (1)B (2)D (3)B (4)A (5)C (6)D (7)A (8)C (9)A (10)B 2. (1)D (2)A (3)C (4)B (5)A

3. (1)B (2)A (3)C (4)B (5)C (6)D (7)A (8)B (9)D (10)A

4. (1)B (2)D (3)A (4)C (5)B 5. (1)C (2)B (3)A (4)D (5)C

6. (1)C (2)B (3)A (4)A (5)C (6)D (7)B (8)A (9)C (10)B 7. (1)C (2)A (3)B (4)D (5)C (6)D (7)B (8)A (9)B (10)D 8. (1)B (2)D (3)A (4)C (5)B 9. (1)B (2)C (3)D (4)A (5)C 10. (1)A (2)B (3)D (4)D (5)C 11. (1)C (2)A (3)A (4)B (5)C 12. (1)D (2)C (3)B (4)B (5)A 13. (1)B (2)D (3)A (4)C (5)C 學測字彙王 Unit 32-33 一、單字選擇

1. （）Unfortunately, the country has a very high ____________ rate, and the government is trying hard to lower it. (A) bunch (B) prayer (C) suicide (D) zipper

【學用練習本】

解答 C

2. （）Sandy buys her ____________ at the local farmers’ market every weekend. (A) crowns (B) groceries (C) foreheads (D) rockets

解答 B

3. （）It can be very tiring trying to communicate with ____________ people because they don’t want to change their minds. (A) crisp (B) crunchy (C) stubborn (D) suitable

解答 C

4. （）Parents must be extra careful when their child is playing around a swimming pool. There is a higher risk of ____________ for young children. (A) drowning (B) grinning (C) yawning (D) wiping

解答 A

5. （）The principal used a ____________ to address the hundreds of students in the gymnasium. (A) bullet (B) forehead (C) loudspeaker (D) studio

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6. （）____________ has it that you are moving to another city. Is that true? (A) Crutch (B) Priest (C) Rumor (D) Twig

解答 C

7. （）My house was robbed by a ____________ a few months ago when we went away for a trip. We were so shocked when we got home. (A) burglar (B) lullaby (C) sword (D) wrist

解答 A

8. （）Donna is grateful to her advisor because he always gives her great ____________ when she is faced with difficulties. (A) cupboard (B) guidance (C) proof (D) tutor

解答 B

9. （）There was a huge fly that ____________ around our heads all morning. We wanted to catch it but it moved too fast. (A) buzzed (B) hushed (C) punched (D) scrubbed

解答 A

10. （）The young child tripped and fell to the floor. He is all covered in ____________. (A) bush (B) dust (C) hut (D) pub

解答 B

二、文意字彙

1. More and more people choose to live in the s____________bs because of the cheap housing and good quality of life.

解答 suburbs

2. Lisa felt so bored in history class that she couldn’t help but y____________n.

解答 yawn

3. Many people who visit this city will go to the famous water f____________n, toss a coin into it, and make a wish.

解答 fountain

4. Everyone loves to hang out with Owen. He’s not only kind but also extremely h____________s.

解答 humorous

5. To make the bread taste better, you should leave the m____________e of flour, milk and egg in room temperature for three hours.

解答 mixture

6. Sandy’s father bought a t____________r for her as a birthday present because he knows it is her dream to become a writer.

解答 typewriter

7. This apartment comes with its own f____________e. You can move in right away with no trouble at all.

解答 furniture

8. We decided to stay at a m____________l because we could only afford a room there. Besides, we needed a place to park our car, too.

解答 motel

9. To Matthew, f____________p is the most important thing. He could not have come this far without the support of his friends.

解答 friendship

10. Whenever I face difficulty, I think of my grandmother’s words of w____________m, and I’ll feel peaceful.

解答 wisdom

三、字彙選填

1. (A) forth (B) robe (C) tune (D) winked (E) monk (F) poverty

(1) The young woman was so pretty that many men ____________ at her. But she didn’t give them a second look.

(2) The United Nations is dedicated to fighting off diseases, starvation, and ____________ around the world.

(3) The old man on the bed gestured to his son to come ____________, and then he whispered his last words in his ear.

(4) William likes to sing a soft and happy ____________ to himself as he works in the garden. Gardening is his favorite activity.

(5) The ____________ is highly respected in the village. He often teaches the importance of kindness and gives other religious messages to the people.

解答 (1)D (2)F (3)A (4)C (5)E

2. (A) exit (B) drowsy (C) rocket (D) burden (E) awful (F) tulip

(1) Recently, scientists have successfully launched a(n) ____________ to Mars. It is carrying several robots that will help them observe the planet.

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(2) Having eaten a big dinner, Henry feels very ____________ as he sits on the warm and comfortable sofa. He can hardly keep his eyes open.

(3) Rick had a(n) ____________ day at school. He forgot to bring his lunch, and then he twisted his ankle. It even rained on his way home, and he didn’t have an umbrella.

(4) When Charlie paid off all the money he owed the bank, he felt that a huge ____________ had been lifted from his shoulders.

(5) You must keep the area near the emergency ____________ clear at all times. You never know when you might need to use that door.

解答 (1)C (2)B (3)E (4)D (5)A

3. (A) swiftly (B) swollen (C) swear (D) moral (E) export (F) luggage

(1) Most of the products produced in this factory are for ____________. Only a small percentage is for domestic use.

(2) Fairy tales often have a(n) ____________ in them, and children may learn life lessons from listening to those stories.

(3) This company has perfected their latest motorcycle. It can move around very ____________ and silently.

(4) Benny was bitten by a snake and his arm was soon ____________. He was taken to the hospital immediately.

(5) A tip for packing for a business trip is to keep your ____________ light and small. It’s much easier to carry, and you can take it aboard the plane.

解答 (1)E (2)D (3)A (4)B (5)F

4. (A) ax (B) sweat (C) survey (D) summit (E) dump (F) twig

(1) According to a recent ____________, most citizens support the use of green energy. And it is important for the government to be aware of public opinion.

(2) After hours of hiking, we finally got to the ____________. The view looks wonderful. (3) The carpenter chopped off a large piece of wood with a(n) ____________.

(4) Every night, I go to ____________ the garbage and do the recycling. It is my job to clean the house.

(5) The baseball game has lasted for more than six hours, and the players’ bodies are all covered in ____________ and dirt.