彰化縣精誠中學104 學年度第一學期國三期末考英語試題 1-58 題 每題一分； 59-69 題 每題兩分
1. Stephen Hawking is my ____ . Though I don’t actually know what the black hole theory is about, he is still a great scientist.
(A) boss (B) idol (C) shopkeeper (D) foreigner
2. I’m getting tired of those stupid songs. Stop ______ them again and again. (A) controlling (B) sticking (C) filling (D) repeating
3. There will be fewer _____ since we now use e-mail more often.
(A) police officers (B) mail carriers (C) flight attendants (D) taxi drivers 4. It is surely more ______ if we ride bikes instead of riding motorcycles. (A) eco-friendly (B) time-saving (C) energy-wasting (D) hands-on 5. We can go green by taking the ______ instead of the elevator.
(A) squares (B) copies (C) stairs (D) notes
6. To save electricity, you had better set the ______ at 27 degrees Celsius. (A) emotion (B) temperature (C) plate (D) pot
7. The little boy loves making _______ toys. He can make cars, boxes, and even houses. (A) sliding (B) seesaw (C) straw (D) stamp
8.. Lady Gaga is the No. 1 leader in today’s pop music. I love everything about her _____. (A) from hand to mouth (B) from head to toe (C) from time to time (D) from door to door 9. You have to ______ the trash before you take it out.
(A) sort (B) type (C) swing (D) mark 10. A: A _______ to five? B: Yes, it’s 4:45 now. (A) moment (B) round (C) dozen (D) quarter 11. I like the bakery ______ bread is delicious. (A) which (B) who (C) where (D) whose 12. Is the boy _____ red shorts your cousin? (A) with (B) wear (C) in (D) dressing
13. You should study _____ the desk, not ____ the bed. (A) at…over (B) at…on (C) from…over (D) on…by
14. Driving is too fast. I’d like to enjoy the scenery along the way ______ a bike. (A) by (B) in (C) at (D) on
15. The hotel _______ you stayed at was near the station. (A) where (B) how (C) when (D) X
16. Do you like the music Jane is listening ______ ? (A) X (B) from (C) to (D) by
Of all the cities in Europe, Stockholm is the __17.__ that won the name as the “greenest “ city in 2010 . Their electricity comes from garbage. Car drivers that use ___18.___ can park first in the city. __19.___, all of its cars and trains will run below ground, leaving more space for people and nature __20.___ ground. That way, people and nature will not be far away from each other any more. Maybe all the other cities should _21.____ Stockholm’s example and try to make __22.____ green their habit, too.
17. (A) other (B) one (C) another (D) some
18. (A) biogas (B) essential oil (C) energy (D) volcano
19. (A) After all (B) That is to say (C) In short (D) What’s more 20. (A) in (B) for (C) above (D) from
21. (A) give (B) set (C) follow (D) fight 22. (A) go (B) went (C) gone (D) going
Nick Vujicic is a famous speaker. He was born without arms or legs. When he was little, he was often __23.__ by his classmates. However, he didn’t feel sorry for himself. __24.____, he bravely faces all types of problems in life, keeps praying and __25.___ young people. In his book, he wrote: “No arms. No legs. No worries.” Most people feel they can __26.____ their problems after reading Nick’s story. They believe they can also get somewhere in life and be successful just like Nick Vujicic. Maybe we should always keep _27.___ Nick has said in mind, “ In life you have a choice: Bitter or Better? Choose better, __28.___ bitter.”
23. (A) laughed (B) laughed at (C) laughing (D) laughing at 24. (A) However (B) Besides (C) Therefore (D) Instead
25. (A) cheers up (B) pins down (C) puts up with (D) takes around 26. (A) take the lid off (B) agree with (C) hit bottom (D) rise above 27. (A) that (B) which (C) what (D) how
28. (A) forget (B) fill (C) focus (D) fire (May and Jim are in a coffee shop)
May: I heard you _29.___ the working holiday program. What’s that?
Jim: The working holiday is a plan __30.__ lets you work and travel at the same time. Countries like Canada, Australia , New Zealand and Japan offer the chances. May: It sounds good. Who can apply to the program?
Jim: Those __31.___ age are between 18 and 30. But different countries have different rules. May: When did you join it?
Jim: Last year, to Australia.
May: Is there __32.___ you remember?
Jim: Yes, kangaroos and koalas. They are __33.___ you are sure to love them! May: Cool! Maybe I should try to apply to the program.
Jim: __34.______ It’s a really wonderful experience.
29. (A) will join (B) are joining (C) are joined (D) joined 30. (A) who (B) what (C) that (D) X
31. (A) whom (B) who (C) whose (D) what
32. (A) anything special (B) special anything (C) anyone interesting (D) interesting anyone 33. (A) cute enough for (B) too cute for (C) so cute that (D) such cute that
34. (A) Go for it! (B) Never mind. (C) My pleasure. (D) Think twice. ( In the living room )
Mom: Lisa, what’s wrong? Why are you ____35._____ ?
Lisa: I’m OK, Mom. It’s just that I have got so much homework to do and so many tests to take that I feel __36.______.
Mom: Poor girl ! I may not be of much help with your schoolwork but you can talk to me if that makes you more comfortable.
Lisa: Mom…..I didn’t want to tell you that and __37.______.
Mom: My dear daughter, you are____38.____. I want you to do well at school, but I want you to be happy, too. You need a break. Let’s go hiking this Sunday and then have your favorite pizza on the way home!
Lisa: Thank you, Mom!
35. (A) making a difference (B) making a face (C) lending a hand (D) pulling a long face 36. (A) passed out (B) stressed out (C) running out (D) checking out
37. (A) let you down (B) knock you down (C) push you around (D) cool you down
38. (A) a thing of the past (B) the apple of my eye (C) the bottom of my heart (D) the seed of hope
Penghu___39._____ is a wonderful island famous for the bright blue sky, delicious seafood, and __40.______ rocks, draws a lot of tourists every year. Now, you can see “ green” design in Penghu as well. The green buildings can not only save people money __41.____ save the Earth’s natural resources. Sunlight can be brought in so people can use less ___42._____ for lighting. ___43.______ eco-friendly is a win-win way to go, and we should always do our part to create a better tomorrow for the future generations.
39. (A) that (B) which (C) , that (D) , which
40. (A) unusual (B) public (C) common (D) similar 41. (A) and (B) yet (C) but (D) still
42. (A) power (B) plant (C) robot (D) planet 43. (A) Being (B) Be (C) Doing (D) Been
Bibury, the most beautiful _44.___ in England, has __45.__ been forgotten by people who are more __46.___ in modern life. No tall buildings can be found there, and all you can see are houses made of __47.__ or stone. The place looks just like a picture, so it is not very __48.___ to those who only want to go shopping and stay in the hotels. If you are someone who likes trees, flowers, lakes, and __49.__, then Bibury will be your choice. If you want to get a look at Bibury, you can do so _50.____ by bicycle or on foot. Buses __51.___ only once a week. Be sure to _52.____ to Bibury if you want to have an easy and quiet trip __53.____ yourself or with your family.
(A) interesting (B) come (C) gardens (D) long (E) by (AB) interested (AC) run (AD) brick (AE) either (BC) village
In the 21st century, people need fast ways to get to know the latest information in the
world. On the Internet, there are many ways for people to do that.
Do you keep a diary and want to share it with others? __54.___ People now like to share their life experience and their knowledge with others on their blogs. Some people write their blogs every day. __55._____ However, if words and pictures are not enough to show your feelings and ideas, a “vlog” (short form of video blogging) may be good for you. __56.___ Of
course, the use of a vlog is the same as that of a blog --- to share with others.
Besides blogs and vlogs, YouTube has become the most popular tool to show your videos to the world. __57.____ In this way, we can always get the latest information quickly from different websites. __58._____
(A) It’s fast and easy to upload any videos you want to share with others. (B) In their blogs, people can share words and pictures with others. (C) It will be a good idea to have a blog on the Internet.
(D) If you are not trying any of them, try some.
(E) A vlog is a website for you to share your thoughts and feelings through videos. (59-61)
Do you believe in fortune tellers? There was a fortune teller who “predicted” World Cup results correctly for at least six times in 2010. He was Paul, the smart German octopus. Octopuses may be the smartest animal without skeleton. They are not a simple animal. They have three hearts and four pairs of arms. Many studies show that octopuses are good at solving problems. In 2010, Paul the octopus showed the world which soccer team was going to win the World Cup ( by opening a box to get its food).
Why are octopuses so smart? They don’t learn things from their parents, but from the things around them very quickly. Some octopuses can act the way that other sea animals move. Some of them even use other animals’ shells as their home to stay safe.
It is said that octopuses can’t live very long. Some octopuses can only live for six months. 59. What is a fortune teller?
(A) A person who keeps an octopus (B) An octopus which loves soccer (C) A person who knows the future (D) A person who is smart
60. What can we know about octopuses?
(A) Some of them have skeleton, but some do not. (B) They are smart because they have hearts. (C) They learn how to stay safe by themselves.
(D) Some smart ones like Paul know about the World Cup. 61. What is the main idea of the reading?
(A) Why octopuses can know about the future. (B) Why and how octopuses are smart.
(C) Octopuses know the results of the World Cup. (D) Paul is the smartest octopus in the world.
(62-64)
More and more students in Taiwan go to bed after eleven at night. Most of them don’t have enough sleep every day. Some students need to finish their homework or prepare for their tests the next day, so many of them decide to stay up late in order to study more and get
better grades. They don’t mind sleeping for only four or five hours. This makes their parents and teachers worried about their health.
A study shows that it’s better for people to sleep more than seven hours a day. If people do not have enough sleep, they will feel tired all the time. Soon they’ll have sleeping problems. For example, some people can’t fall asleep even when they are very tired. It’s a big warning from the body. However, if people ignore those warnings and keep working, they may become sick or even die suddenly.
Students in Taiwan don’t sleep much, and some of them do study hard. However, lots of them spend their time surfing the Internet and even playing computer games. Do they really know what will happen to them if they do not have enough sleep?
62. What does This mean?
(A) Students don’t have enough sleep. (B) Students spend little time studying. (C) Students are young and strong. (D) Students try to get better grades. 63. What will NOT happen to people who don’t have enough sleep for a long time?
(A) They will feel tired all day. (B) They may have sleeping problems. (C) They will become sick. (D) They will live longer.
64. Which is NOT the reason why students in Taiwan do not have enough sleep? (A) They stay up late preparing for tests to get better grades.
(B) They believe sleeping for four or five hours is good for their health. (C) They stay up late surfing the Internet.
(D) They have to finish their homework before going to bed. (65-66)
Alexander McQueen, a 40-year-old famous fashion designer, passed away on February 11th,
2010. McQueen showed his talents for fashion when he was young. He won four times the British Designer of the Year, an important award in England.
McQueen had worked with many famous brands in the world. His designs always made people surprised and excited. In 2010, he showed the world his new design “armadillo”---25-centimeter-tall high heels with a strange shape. The design had made many models fall down when they were walking in the fashion shows. They needed to rest for a long time after taking those shoes off because their knee hurt a lot. Some people thought this kind of high heels was a wonderful design, while some said they would never try it.
No matter how people thought of him, Alexander McQueen always did his best to make this world more beautiful. People will remember the surprises he brought to the fashion world. 65. What does They mean in the reading?
(A) “Armadillo” high heels (B) The models wearing “armadillo” (C) The models wearing McQueen clothes (D) McQueen’s designs 66. Why is Alexander McQueen so famous even after his death?
(A) He died young.
(B) The shoes designed by him made models fall down on the stage. (C) Some of his designs were so strange that people would never try them. (D) He was talented and had many surprising designs.
(67-69)
Do you want to help our earth cool down? Then here are things you can do to make a difference. First, bring your own water bottle, spoons and chopsticks when eating out. This saves you from using disposable ones offered by the restaurants. Second, in the summer, wear light clothes. By doing so, you won’t have to turn on the air conditioner all the time. Also, turn off the lights when you finish using them. Besides, you can save water by taking shorter showers. Finally, it might surprise you that eating more vegetables and fruits can also help. Studies say that meat takes more time and energy to produce. So cutting down on meat is also a good way to help the earth. The earth is a big place, but there are a lot of small things we can do to help it.
67. What is the reading about?
(A) Why people should not eat meat. (B) What we can do to help the earth.
(C) Why the earth is having so many problems. (D) The best looking clothes to wear in summer. 68. What does disposable mean in the reading?
(A) Taken away after use (B) Thrown away after use (C) Washing up after use (D) Tidying up after use 69. What CAN’T we learn from the reading?
(A) Eating more meat is bad for our health.
(B) Keeping the air conditioner on is no good for the earth. (C) Wearing lighter clothes helps save electricity.
