彰化精誠中學106 學年度第一學期第一次段考高三英文試題 命題範圍:三民課本 Unit1-4，片語 25-26，文法 Unit15 本卷共5 頁，另附答案卡，答案卷
一、字彙與慣用語選擇(共 15 分,每題 1 分)
1. ( ) The architect’s office is looking for a secretary with _____ in English to help contact foreign clients.
(A)colleague (B)proficiency (C)résumé (D)unity 2. ( ) The driver has been doing his best to be _____. He pulled over and provided
driver license asked by the police.
(A)positive (B) eligible (C)worthwhile (D) cooperative 3. ( ) Mike behaved in a quite _____ way today. He kept talking to something invisible.
(A) weird (B) lunar (C)vivid (D)tidal
4. ( ) As time goes by, the little girl _____ maturity, ready to take over her father’s business.
(A)rides out (B)grows into (C)dies down (D)gives out 5. ( ) In the _____ of the square lies a statue, which is put up to commemorate the hero.
(A)dignity (B)midst (C)electricity (D)rage
6. ( ) The narrow road is now being _____ to deal with the problem of heavy traffic.
(A)bent (B)supplemented (C)spilt (D)broadened
7. ( ) The intern didn’t lose confidence _____ failures and frustrations one after another. (A)in the hands of (B)with regard to (C)in the face of (D)with a view to 8. ( ) The football match was _____ yesterday, but we could take a rain check.
(A)washed out (B)worn out (C)thrown away (D)taken up 9. ( ) On a quiet rainy evening, Rosie could hear the _____ of rain from the roof very
clearly.
(A)jaws (B)torches (C)impacts (D)drips
10. ( ) The company declared that they had encountered some _____ problems and that they would be unable to pay the salary on time.
(A)literary (B)rebellious (C)ancient (D)financial 11. ( ) The writer claimed that Mother Nature was her _____ and her source of
inspiration.
(A)rebel (B)scholar (C)muse (D)contestant
12. ( ) In this university, some sacred _____ will be performed before the commencement.
(A)aspects (B)rituals (C)whistles (D)conditions
13. ( ) My parents have always _____ me to study harder because I can realize my dreams with the help of knowledge.
(A)selected (B)spurred (C)submitted (D)sparked
14. ( ) In early fall, hot weather would _____ with several cool days.
(A)stare (B)alternate (C)retire (D)roar
15. ( ) Instead of _____ the death of his wife, Keith believes she will still always be with him.
(A)uniting (B)distinguishing (C)mourning (D)abandoning
二、克漏字測驗(共 15 分,每題 1 分)
It is undeniable that people are fascinated by the moon. In the past, our ancestors came up with __16__ stories about creatures living on the moon. In fact, much _17__ from around the world shared a similar idea. Several accounts say a rabbit lives on the moon. These legends start because of markings on the moon that look like rabbit ears. In Aztec culture, a powerful god travels from the Earth to the Moon. When he arrives on the moon, there is no food to eat so he becomes hungry. __18__ a rabbit who offered herself as food, the god would die. __19__, the god is so thankful that he placed its image in the light of the moon forever. Native Americans had their own legend about the Moon Rabbit, too. They believed that a young rabbit wanted to ride on the moon. So, the rabbit convinced a bird to fly him up there. It was said that __20__ look up in the sky on clear nights can see the rabbit riding the moon. The most famous moon rabbit story of all comes from China. It says the moon rabbit is a good friend of the goddess Chang’e. The rabbit pounds a special medicine that gives her eternal life in a pestle. This story became so famous that the astronauts on the Apollo 11 were told to watch out for a beautiful goddess and a large Chinese rabbit during their historic mission!
(16 ) (A) quite a few (B) many a (C) no more than (D) at least ( 1 7 ) (A) condition (B) stability (C) rotation (D) folklore
( 18 ) (A) If it is not for (B) Had it not for (C) If it were not for (D) Were it for ( 19 ) (A) For instance (B) As a result (C) In brief (D) On the contrary
( 20 ) (A) Those who (B) Anyone who (C) A person (D) People
A working holiday is a very worthwhile experience. It’s an opportunity to take in new landscapes and __21__ your perspective of the world. To enhance your experience, it’s important to choose the right destination.
Before you __22__ backpacking in New Zealand, think about what you most want to achieve during your time abroad. Do you hope to become proficient at another language? Consider spending time in a country __23__ the language is spoken. What kind of climate do you want to __24__? If you’re used to a blazing hot summer, perhaps you’d enjoy living somewhere cold for a change. What kind of work do you wish to do? Is that type of work available in your chosen country?
Once you ask yourself these important questions, your decision will be easier. After you’ve secured a location, you will __25__ how rewarding a well-chosen working holiday can be.
( 2 1 ) (A) adopt (B) broaden (C) cooperate (D) enable
( 2 2 ) (A) set off (B) see for yourself (C) settle a score with (D) work out ( 2 3 ) (A) what (B) that (C) where (D) which
( 2 4 ) (A) live in (B) gear up (C) cooperate with (D) bend down to ( 2 5 ) (A) break out (B) take part in (C) apply for (D) see for yourself
Many theories have been put forward to explain why serious events of abnormal behavior take place more frequently during a full moon. One common theory points out that people in the past tended to engage __26__ more activities at night during a full moon because of the bright moonlight. However, the more people there were on the streets, __27__ it became that incidents would occur. That is why stories about bad things happening during a full moon have increased __28__. No matter what the truth is, it is undeniable __29__ the moon is essential to life on earth. __30__ for the moon, not only wouldn’t we have intertidal zones and wetlands, but we would also have to live under abnormal weather conditions. It is the moon that makes us enjoy its amazing stories and our precious life on earth.
( 2 6 ) (A) at (B) in (C) on (D) to
( 2 7 ) (A) the more likely (B) the most likely (C) more likely (D) much likely ( 2 8 ) (A) by chance (B) at once (C) for sure (D) over time
( 2 9 ) (A) × (B) what (C) which (D) that
( 3 0 ) (A) Without (B) As (C) Were it not (D) Had it not been
三、文意選填(共 10 分,每題 1 分)
Telemachus is a figure in Greek mythology, the son of king and queen of Ithaca, Odysseus and Penelope. Mentor, the son of Alcumus, was a trusted friend of Odysseus. When
Odysseus leaves Ithaca to __31__ in the Trojan War, he places the responsibility on Mentor to look after Telemachus. Twenty years after Odysseus’s __32__, Telemachus decides to go on a journey in search of his father. It is the goddess of Wisdom, Athena, who accompanies Telemachus on this journey, in the male __33__ of the old caregiver Mentor.
Mentor plays a crucial role in __34__ Telemachus into a young, responsible prince. Under his guidance, Telemachus not only gains in confidence but also in courage. Mentor provides __35__ advice to Telemachus on all important decisions that he took. Mentor acts not only as a __36__ companion to Telemachus but also as a confidant who guided and protected him. It is on the advice of Mentor that Telemachus visits the pig keeper’s cottage on his return to Ithaca, where he __37__ discovers his father. The father and son then proceed to avenge themselves on the __38__ of their country, who have harassed Penelope for long. The relationship between Telemachus and Mentor is built on the __39__ of guidance. Mentor help the young prince __40__ the route that would lead him to his final destination. Mentor’s name—with a lower-case “m”—has passed into English as a shorthand term that means a teacher or a guide who counsels you and acts as a guiding light to help you achieve your goals.
(A) departure (B) emphatically (C) reliable (D) molding (E) keystone (AB)participate (AC) constructive (AD) seek (AE) disguise (BC) rebels (BD) spurring (BE) eventually
四、篇章結構(共 5 分,每題 1 分)
The work of established artists can be a great influence to young artists just beginning their careers. __41__ Over twenty years older than Mozart, Haydn already enjoyed fame and success as a composer. He was known across Europe and regularly invited to play at the courts of royalty. As luck would have it, Mozart and Haydn met at a performance in Vienna and, surprisingly, developed a mutually admiring friendship.
__42__ The two had a friendship that diverged from the normal mentor relationship. Although there was a significant age difference—Haydn was 52 and Mozart was 28 when they met—they treated each other as equals. __43__ While Haydn’s work was carefully structured and more traditional, Mozart’s work was endless in its variation. __44__ Under the influence of Haydn, Mozart’s music was more organized and Haydn learned that a new world of sound existed outside of his traditional, classical compositions.
The best matches are between two people who complement each other. Among the two musicians, Mozart went on to become more famous. __45__ With exposure to different styles, artists are better able to define their own style. Without Haydn, there may have been a completely different Mozart.
(A) Their greatest difference was related to style.
(B) When Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was just beginning his work as a classical composer, he had the good fortune to meet the composer Joseph Haydn.
(C) However, if Mozart and Haydn had shared the same strengths, Mozart’s talent would not have developed as fully.
(D) While young Mozart revered the work of Haydn, Haydn was genuinely inspired by the innovation and creativity of Mozart’s compositions.
(E) Not only the age difference but also their different styles made them hard to get close. (AB) Their stylistic differences brought the two men closer together, as they each learned from the other what they lacked.
五、閱讀測驗(共 30 分,每題 2 分)
On Halloween night in 1992, a young woman driving along a quiet country road in southeast Wisconsin felt a large thump on the right side of her car. Thinking she had hit something, she stopped and got out to see what had happened. It was then that she spied a giant, muscular beast racing toward her. She quickly got back into her car and drove away, but not before the terrifying beast attempted to jump on the trunk of her car.
Were it not for the news reports of this woman’s encounter, other people may not have shared their vivid accounts of encounters that also took place in the same area. As a result of her revelation, they come forward to relate similar stories about seeing a werewolf-like creature that was clearly out of the ordinary. It became known as “The Bray Road Beast,” the most famous American werewolf in modern history.
Between 1989 and 1992, several people in the Bray Road area claimed to see a huge, hairy beast with glowing yellow eyes, large fangs , and pointed ears that acted very weirdly. A dairy farmer related an incident of seeing a large, muscular creature in his pasture one night. The footprints he found in his pasture the next day were larger than any that could be made by a typical dog or wolf.
Animal specialists who studied these reports could find no living animals that matched the descriptions given by witnesses. Since 1992, no other sightings of the weird creature have been reported. Was “The Bray Road Beast” a coyote, wolf, bear, a hybrid of some sort, or a hoax? We may never have sufficient information to separate fact from fantasy.
( 4 6 ) Where is the passage most likely to be found? (A) A science fiction.
(B) A tour guide.
(C) An animal encyclopedia . (D) A newspaper column.
( 4 7 ) The “it” in the second paragraph refers to _____. (A) the werewolf believed to exist in Wisconsin (B) the fierce beast that had killed several people (C) the mysterious creature witnessed by some people (D) the weird wolf that resembles a human being
( 4 8 ) According to the passage, which of the following is NOT what the Bray Road Beast was described?
(A) It has a pointed nose. (B) It has sharp teeth. (C) It has glowing eyes. (D) It has a hairy body.
( 4 9 ) What can be inferred from the passage?
(A) The first sighting of the Bray Road Beast takes place in 1992. (B) The existence of the Bray Road Beast is still a mystery. (C) Few people have witnessed the Bray Road Beast since 1992.
(D) Some animal specialists have proved the identity of the Bray Road Beast. ( 5 0 ) What is the tone of the author in the last paragraph?
Ludwig van Beethoven is often considered the greatest music composer of all time. Millions of people across the world know about his music and admire it. The most
prestigious orchestra in the world, the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, regularly performs his music and is responsible for most of Beethoven’s recordings we hear today.
Beethoven was born in the Germany city, Bonn, in 1770. As a boy, he showed great musical aptitude as his father taught him to play the violin and the piano. During a visit to Bonn in 1787, the famous composer Mozart heard Beethoven playing the piano. He made the famous announcement: “This young man will one day give the world something wroth to listening to.” In 1792, Beethoven moved to Vienna, the city in which he lived for the rest of his life. Beethoven became renowned for his improvisational skill and was determined to earn his life as freelance musician. During his first few years in Vienna, Beethoven played the violin in an orchestra and played for the wealthy patrons in his free time. He was a confident and independent man and became just as well-known for his wit and personality as he did for his music. It was during these days that Beethoven composed his first symphony. Everything changed for Beethoven in 1798 when he found something terrible. He realized he was losing his hearing. The disability changed his whole life and had sudden affects on his personality. Beethoven could no longer perform as a musician or socialize in the manner he was accustomed to. He became a suspicious and bad-tempered man. Beethoven reacted by spending most of time alone and devoted his entire energy to composition. The period from the year 1800 to 1815 become known as the middle period of Beethoven’s career. During these years, he composed his second to eighth symphonies as well as numerous piano overtures. Beethoven worked with great care and patience. He would start with a theme and work on it, sometimes for years, until he was satisfied with the final composition. The famous opening of Beethoven’s fifth symphony highlights the precision of Beethoven’s placement of each note. Critics believe that Beethoven was indeed conscious of the fact that his music would be played for hundreds of years in the future. It was the belief that made Beethoven such a perfectionist.
Beethoven’s hearing continued degenerate throughout his prolific middle period. His behavior became even more intolerable. Beethoven never married and most historians suggest this was due to the social isolation that resulted from his deafness. The emotions of anger, sadness, frustration and happiness were expressed with great force in his compositions and this is part of the reason why Beethoven’s music is unmatched. Audiences at the time were often shocked by what Beethoven created because never before had music been
composed with such vigor. Beethoven’s music was also original because it was original because it was composed purely for the purpose of enjoyment. It was very different from previous music that had always been composed for religious or social occasions.
Despite suffering total deafness by 1819, relying on the musical theory and vibration he felt resonating through his instruments, Beethoven continued to compose. His compositions during the third part of his career were complex and difficult for musicians to perform. Yet among his final compositions were masterpieces such as his Ninth Symphony, a piece of work regarded as his best. Critics admired Beethoven’s breakthroughs even though they often failed to understand the depth of his work. In the last page of his life, Beethoven‘s fame had spread throughout Europe. In 1826, Beethoven caught a serious cold and died of pneumonia the following year.
( 5 1 ) The article is most likely to be seen at _____. (A) Medical Journals
(B) Geographical Magazines (C) Humanities and Arts Journals (D) Scientific Journals
( 5 2 ) According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?
(A) Beethoven showed great musical aptitude when playing the violin and the piano. (B) In 1798, Beethoven found that he was losing his hearing.
(C) In spite of suffering from total deafness, Beethoven continued to compose. (D) From the year 1800 to 1815, Beethoven composed his second to ninth
symphonies.
( 5 3 ) Which of the following statements about Beethoven is true? (A) Beethoven was born in Vienna and then moved to Germany. (B) Beethoven was noted for his improvisational skills.
(C) Beethoven composed his first symphony after becoming deaf. (D) Beethoven was a bad-tempered man before losing his hearing. ( 5 4 ) Which symphony that Beethoven composed was regarded as his best?
(A) first (B) fifth (C) ninth (D) tenth ( 5 5 ) What can we infer from this passage?
(A) Upon realizing that he was losing his hearing, Beethoven thought he could no longer make music.
a musical genius.
(C) Beethoven’s hearing became degenerate, which made him intolerable and his music worse than before.
(D) Beethoven probably realized that his music would be widely played in the future, so he worked with great care and patience.
Have you ever wanted an educational experience that pushes you to your limits and helps you discover who you really are? Do you love the outdoors and the peace of the wilderness? Outward Bound (OB) may be just what you are looking for. OB, an international
organization educating young people, is committed to outdoor experiential learning. OB courses range from two to forty-two days, and the wilderness is their classroom. Students take a journey in which they leave all the trappings of human civilization behind and depend instead on their intelligence, courage, and friendships with others for their survival. Each OB class, led by an experienced teacher, focuses on outdoor skills such as snow camping, mountain climbing, or sailing. Even students with no wilderness experience will learn everything they need to complete a challenging journey. Students are often pushed to do things they never thought they could physically do, yet OB has an excellent safety record.
In addition to technical outdoor skills, OB students experience deeply personal lessons about themselves and their relationships with others. Students are dependent on each other for their safety so relationships that spring up are closer than most friendships. Teachers encourage students to reflect on their experience daily and share their fears, successes, and insights with each other. To complete a course, students are usually required to leave the group and be completely alone in the wilderness for a few days. It’s OB’s version of a final exam. Students use the technical skills they learned to keep themselves safe. After a day or two of being by themselves, students find their personal reflections deepening and they establish an entirely new, more meaningful relationship with themselves.
OB has over fifty schools throughout the world and hundreds of educational journeys to choose from. Though no two students have exactly the same experience, the vast majority seems to agree: Outward Bound will change your life!
( 5 6 ) The passage is mainly about ______. (A) how to survive in the wilderness (B) how OB can change your life
(C) the activities OB provides
(D) the downsides and upsides of OB
( 5 7 ) Which of the following is NOT the benefit that you can gain from OB? (A) It pushes you to your limits.
(B) It enables you to enjoy the peace of the wilderness. (C) It helps you discover who you really are.
(D) It allows you to sharpen your language skills. ( 5 8 ) What is OB’s final exam?
(A) To be alone in the wilderness for a few days.
(B) To reflect on what one has learned from the experience. (C) To exhibit outdoor skills such as snow camping or sailing. (D) To cooperate with friends to complete a difficult task. ( 5 9 ) The passage is most likely taken from a(n)_____.
(A) consumer guide (B) travel magazine (C) literary journal (D) fashion magazine ( 6 0 ) What is the main purpose of this passage?
(A) To praise. (B) To persuade. (C) To inform. (D) To entertain.
六、翻譯: 8%
1.對偏好古典藝術的人來說，欣賞當代藝術是一件辛苦的事。
