考試範圍：三民版 B3 L9-12 片語 500 U17-18 文法第 11 章 本卷共四頁 另附答案卡
I.Vocabulary: (12%)
1. The firefighter was burned while fighting a fire, and he was left with a large _____ on his right leg.
(A) stick (B) carve (C) scar (D) crisis
2. Most parents don't think their own children are _____ to other kids. In fact, their own children are usually the apple of their eye.
(A) initial (B) inferior (C) deficient (D) physical 3. The diplomat ____ a political talent and has helped his country build good
relationships with other countries.
(A) proceeds (B) deserves (C) observes (D) possesses
4. Be sure to make a ____ before you go to the new steakhouse, so that you don't have to wait in line for a table.
(A) preservation (B) confrontation (C) conservation (D) reservation 5. The Formosan black bear is a ____ of Taiwan. It is not found anywhere else.
(A) native (B) defect (C) measure (D) version
6. The men who ____ deer in the national park were caught in the act and fined NT$15,000.
(A) poached (B) bruised (C) forecast (D) migrated 7. The hotel which is located near the famous skiing slope _____ thousands of
tourists every winter.
(A) humiliates (B) participates (C) accommodates (D) inquires 8. Jack kept _____ over the mistakes he had made, so he became even more
frustrated and depressed.
(A) roaming (B) brooding (C) convicting (D) glooming
9. It is the custom for Russians to ____ each other with kisses on the cheeks when they greet someone else.
(A) intend (B) assume (C) embrace (D) disturb
10.Cathy's strong sense of _____ doesn't allow her to remain silent when she sees someone cutting in line.
(A) morality (B) privilege (C) restoration (D) gravity
11. Given the current financial situation, it was _____ that the pound would be devalued . .
(A) apparently (B) inevitable (C) unknowingly (D) potential
12. With injured eyes, Nancy has difficulty focusing on distant objects
______. (A) solemnly (B) dreadfully (C) eventually (D) accurately
II.Grammar: (13%)
13. Andy tried to keep the conversation lively ____ blowing his first date. (A) with an eye to (B) on account of (C) for fear that he (D) for fear of 14. Vicky was too full to eat anything else, so the cake remained _____. (A) untouched (B) touching (C) untouching (D) touched
15. Cathy speaks French very well. I think she _____ in France for a few years. (A) must live (B) must be living (C) must be lived (D) must have lived 16.When you visit this museum, you shouldn't touch the paintings, _____ talk
loudly on your cell phone.
(A) and should you (B) nor should you (C) you shouldn't (D) nor you should 17.People don't know the value of freedom _____ they lose it.
(A) until (B) while (C) unless (D) when 18. It is _____ that I would like to go picnicking.
(A) such a nice weather (B) such nice weather (C) so nice weather (D) such nice a day
19.Alice studies English hard ____ going abroad for advanced studies. (A) in order that (B) lest she should (C) with a view to (D) in order to 20. Reading is to the mind _____ food is to the body.
(A) so (B) that (C) as (D) like
21. We should use public transportation as often as possible ____ the problem of global warming become even more serious.
(A) in case (B) lest (C) so that (D) whether
22. The Post-it would stay in place _____ you wanted it to. Then you could remove it without damage.
(A) despite that (B) rather than (C) no matter what (D) as long as 23. _____ exercise is good for health is quite clear.
(A) That (B) Whether (C) Surely (D) Which 24. Andy behaved _____ he were a three-year-old boy.
(A) just as (B) even if (C) as if (D) even though
25. Nancy quit her job ______ the working environment and the salary were far from what she had imagined.
III.Idioms & Phrases: (10%)
(A) laid off (B) let alone (C) lies in (D) lives on (E) looked into (AB) looking
forward to
(AC) keep my mind on
(AD) make a decision (AE) laid down (BC) makes a
difference to
(BD) reach out to (BE) crowd out
26. You should learn to stand on your own feet, for no one is going to ______ for you.
27. All the students are _____ the Chinese New Year. They feel happy and excited about it.
28. The police _______ the case, investigating why and how the man was killed. 29. The teacher _______ the classroom rules for all of her students to follow. 30. Allen is a great player. Whether he joins or not ______ the game.
31. There isn't enough room for us, _______ three dogs and a cat. 32. Mother Teresa died, but her spirit _______.
33. The scientist's success ______ his perseverance.
34. Half of the workers were ______ because of the lack of new orders. 35. It's hard to ______ studying with all this noise going on.
IV.Discourse Structure (篇章結構): (5%)
As people age, they no longer move around as easily as they used to. That doesn't mean they have to stay confined to their homes, though. ___36___ The playgrounds look extremely similar to those enjoyed by children, and include various kinds of swings. They also feature equipment that allows the elderly to stretch and do a little exercise. What's more, the playgrounds themselves are wheelchair-accessible. __37__ In addition to giving seniors the chance to enjoy gentle exercise, these playgrounds offer opportunities to socialize. __38__
Playgrounds like this can be found in many parts of the world. It's unclear where the idea first took off, but Spain has had these playgrounds for a decade, as has Germany. __39__
Nowhere is the idea of activities for the elderly more relevant than in Japan, though. More than 20% of the population is over 65, and that number is set to rise sharply. Besides, the birth rate is low, meaning that parks are more likely
to be full of older people than kids. Therefore, Japan has built many exercise centers specifically for the elderly in order to promote good health and curb the medical costs of looking after its seniors. __40__
(A) This is beneficial to elderly people who often feel lonely.
(B) It's for the convenience of these seniors that many countries have constructed playgrounds specifically for the elderly.
(C) These playgrounds and other activity centers are great for communities, and reinforce the old saying that you're only as old as you feel.
(D) Some of the playgrounds are exclusive to seniors, while others are open to people of all ages.
(E) As the idea caught on, more opened in the UK and also in the US, where a nonprofit organization called KaBoom! has set up over 50 playgrounds.
V.Cloze Test: (31%)
(A) "Scar Experiment" is a famous study conducted by psychologists in U.S.A.
It not only __41__ much public discussion but also ended up with interesting findings. It was found that what __42__ the participants detect others' unkind acts was actually their own sense of inferiority. This negative mentality, according to the experts, is strongly related to the environment __43__ one grows up. Children, for instance, are __44__ to lose their self identity if they get criticized frequently by their parents. Even worse, these negative remarks can turn into mental scars __45__ children grow up, and eventually take away their belief in themselves.
41. (A) came off (B) stirred up (C) spiced up (D) swept away 42. (A) took (B) asked (C) caused (D) made 43. (A) which (B) that (C) in that (D) in which 44. (A) limited (B) informed (C) bound (D) replied 45 (A) as (B) so (C) for (D) but
(B) Each year, numerous species die off. This __46__ they will never be
found in the wild. They will not be seen at any zoo, __47__. Yet, scientists now find it highly possible to bring extinct species back from the grave. With DNA, researchers can bring a species back from extinction. DNA is the chemical __48__ contains the genetic code of organisms and carries the structure of a
living thing. This is why more recent species can be made __49__ in the world again. In 2013, Australian scientists announced that they were bringing the gastric brooding frog back to life. __50__ a species may bring benefits, but we cannot deal with the possible disasters. Passenger pigeons are a good example. If we bring them back to life, will they be able to __51__?
46. (A) means (B) meaning (C) is meant (D) to mean
47. (A) either (B) neither (C) so (D) well
48. (A) what (B) in which (C) that (D) X 49. (A) walk (B) to walk (C) walking (D) walked 50. (A) Revive (B) Revived (C) Reviving (D) To reviving 51. (A) survive (B) consume (C) resistant (D) migrate
(C) Every year a multitude of tourists come to visit Taj Mahal, __52__ an
unbelievable number of a million a day during peak seasons. Overexposure is making the __53__ site vulnerable, prone to damage. The visitors not only __54__ the soft marbled structure, but they dirty the surroundings with so much litter as well. Some insensitive tourists even proclaim their love by __55__ names on the stone. Furthermore, the fumes from the endless crowd of buses and three-wheeled auto-rickshaws as well as the cigarette smoke are __56__ the stones. Gradually, the marbles are losing their luster.
With the __57__ in the number of hotels, the tiny town of Agra has been stretching at the edges ever since. The over __58__ of water and ill-equipped sewage system are drying up the ground. That's __59__ the marble surface is showing tiny hair-like cracks at an alarming rate.
. Travel __60__ the mind and brings home the world. Yet, we must not forget that explosive growth of __61__ may eventually destroy our heritage and nature－things that cannot be reclaimed once lost.
52. (A) reach (B) reached (C) reaching (D) reaches 53. (A) treasure (B) treasured (C) treasuring (D) treasures 54. (A) creep (B) track (C) tramp (D) trap
55. (A) screaming (B) inspecting (C) prescribing (D) scratching 56. (A) eating away (B) laying down (C) keeping out (D) amounting to
57. (A) increase (B) decrease (C) remote (D) promote
58. (A) assumption (B) consumption (C) inspection (D) inspiration 59. (A) how (B) what (C) why (D) which
60. (A) boards (B) broadens (C) widening (D) was opened 61. (A) population (B) tourism (C) industry (D) statistics
(D) Jean Valjean is one of the main characters in Les Misérables , a story written by French novelist Victor Hugo. At twenty-five, Jean Valjean was __62__ for stealing a loaf of bread. Having been confined in jail for nineteen years, he was finally discharged __63__ prison on parole. As an ex-convict, he was turned down by an inn owner when seeking a place to stay for the night. Cold and starving, he was left __64__ in the dark. After discovering his identity, no one there but a kind bishop was willing to accept him. The bishop not merely invited Jean Valjean to dine at his home but he also offered him __65__. However, despite his gratitude for the bishop's kindness, Jean Valjean __66__ the silverware on the dining table and slipped away the same night. Unfortunately, before he could get far, the police hunted him down and took him back to the bishop. Jean Valjean was __67__ that the bishop didn't blame him for this crime. __68__, the bishop told the police that the silverware was a gift and that Jean Valjean __69__ have taken the candlesticks with him as well. After the police left, the bishop told Jean Valjean that he would give him the silverware __70__ his soul. He asked Jean Valjean to promise that he would use the silver to become an honest man. Deeply moved by the bishop's love and forgiveness, Jean Valjean felt the thought of how __71__ the society had treated him somehow had vanished. From that moment on, he was truly free from his criminal past and became a changed man.
62. (A) attacked (B) attracted (C) arrested (D) affected 63. (A) to (B) off (C) through (D) from
64. (A) shaking (B) shaken (C) to shakes (D) shook 65. (A) ruins (B) shelter (C) campaign (D) reservation 66. (A) steal (B) to steal (C) stealing (D) stole
67. (A) secure (B) anxious (C) disturbed (D) stunned 68. (A) Thus (B) Hence (C) Instead (D) Consequently 69. (A) must (B) might (C) would (D) should
70. (A) in exchange for (B) in honor of (C) in addition to (D) in the hope of 71. (A) rashly (B) sincerely (C) unfairly (D) genuinely
VI.Reading Comprehension: (14%)
(A) According to surveys, the number-one environmental concern in America
and other countries today is climate change. Millions of people are now convinced that the earth's climate is changing as a result of global warming, and that the main cause of global warming is the release of carbon dioxide (CO2) into the atmosphere. One result of this is an interesting new trend: more and more people are trying to become "carbon neutral." And they are making significant sacrifices in time and money to reach this goal.
According to experts, "carbon neutral" people are those who remove as much CO2 from the atmosphere as they add to it through their daily activities. People add CO2 to the atmosphere when, for example, they run their automobiles or air-conditioners since these machines produce CO2. So becoming "carbon neutral" requires some changes in daily life. People must use their air-conditioners, dryers and other devices less; they must replace old, inefficient appliances with new, more efficient ones; and they must also drive more fuel-efficient cars and share rides with others whenever possible.
However, daily-life changes can only reduce CO2 production; they can't stop it completely. No matter what changes people make, they will always produce some CO2. So people who want to become "carbon neutral" often take one more step. They give money to projects, such as tree farms, that actually remove CO2 from the atmosphere. By contributing to these projects, people can "offset" the remaining amount of CO2 that they still produce in their daily lives. 72. Why do some people want to become "carbon neutral" ?
(A) To help preserve the environment.
(B) To better understand the global climate. (C) To support teachers around the world. (D) To aid the economies of rich countries.
73. What does the writer imply about the "carbon neutral" way of life? (A) It has been criticized. (B) It doesn't seem healthy.
(C) It isn't easy to achieve. (D) It used to be common.
74. What might a person do in order to become "carbon neutral"?
(A) Encourage peace between nations. (B) Deliver food to starving people. (C) Improve the quality of education. (D) Use a bicycle instead of a car.
75. In which of the following magazines would you probably find this passage? (A) Living Planet . (B) Super Athlete.
(C) Modern Film. (D) Design Today.
(B) Modern technology speeds up land development. However, it comes with a
price. To create space and gain materials for construction, human beings cut down an enormous number of trees in the forest. The process is known as deforestation. With deforestation come a lot of problems. First, plants play an important role in cooling down Earth's temperature. Without them, the world would be like a huge oven. Another problem that deforestation causes is animal extinction. Forests are home to many animals. When deforestation takes place, these animals will have to leave their original habitats. While some are fortunate enough to find shelter, others may not survive in another land. Numerous spe- cies will thus vanish from the world's map. Decrease in the number of animals indicates fewer available natural resources, which will further result in conflicts. Just as humans fight for oil, they also fight for natural resources. If the situation gets worse, they might even start wars. Surely, no one would want to live in a burning hell. Therefore, it is crucial for us to keep land development under control even though it brings us wealth and prosperity.
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76. The passage is mainly about ___________. (A) the benefits of modern technology
(B) the cost of land development (C) the price of a forest land (D) the impacts of global warming
77. According to the passage, deforestation is _________. (A) the space for construction
(B) the extinction of plants (C) the lack of resources (D) the cutting down of trees
78. What can we learn from the passage?
(A) It is crucial to act with caution before developing a land. (B) Humans develop lands to create space for animals.
(C) Animals extinction is the main cause of global warming.
I.Vocabulary: (12%)
1-12 C B D D A A C B C A B D
II.Grammar: (13%)
13-25 D A D B A B C C B D A C A
III.Idioms & Phrases: (10%)
26-35 AD AB E AE BC B D C A AC IV.Discourse Structure (篇章結構): (5%) 36-40 B D A E C V.Cloze Test: (31%) 41-71 B D D C A A A C B C A C B C D A A B C B B C D A B D D C D A C VI.Reading Comprehension: (14%) 72-78 A C D A B D A
