國立師大附中 100 學年度第一學期
高二期末考英文科解答
Studio Classroom (December 1-31) I. Best Response
Choose the best response to each question or statement.
1. Sally dominates every conversation she has. (12/1-3) A. I’m impressed by her modesty.
B. I don’t enjoy talking to her. C. She is a good influence on others. D. She seems to handle any situation well.
2. Following all the new fads can be tiring and expensive. (12/14) A. Yes, I like his style.
B. Yes, he has many hobbies.
C. Yes, to keep up a new look is costly. D. Yes, to keep the standard is exhausting.
3. He was astonished to see his ex-girlfriend at his front door. (12/24) A. Her email surprised me.
B. Her cooking is amazing. C. I can’t bear to see you suffer. D. It would have shocked me too.
4. It’s all or nothing for this championship football game. (12/29-31) A. The team will need to eat more.
B. The team will need to hurry up.
C. The team will need to give it their best. D. The team will need to do some research. II. Short Conversations
Listen to the conversations. Then answer the questions.
(12/1-3)
M: What are you reading?
W: An old newspaper article about an ancestor of mine named Gus Gusto. M: Oh, is he famous?
W: I guess so, but only in the city where he lived. M: What did Gus do?
W: He rescued the mayor’s son from a burning schoolhouse.
5. Q: What did Gus do?
A. He ran for mayor. B. He saved somebody.
C. He was a science teacher. D. He worked as a newspaper reporter. (12/20-21)
W: Where’s Henry?
M: He’s in his room practicing, again.
W: Wow! Ever since going to that concert last month he has had a fascination with playing the guitar. Is he improving?
M: I think so. When he first started all he knew was one song. W: I remember! Row, row, row your boat!
M: Right! Thankfully his repertoire has expanded quite a bit since then! 6. Q: What happened to Henry at the concert?
A. He felt the need to go home and stay in his room. B. He heard Row, row, row your boat for the first time. C. He developed a strong interest in the guitar. D. He decided to take singing lessons.
(12/12-13)
W: Where’s the restaurant we’re going to tonight? M: I’m not sure. I need to check a map.
W: Why not check the Internet? It’s a lot quicker. M: Good idea.
7. Q: What will the man do next?
A. Use a GPS device. B. Call a restaurant.
C. Visit a website. D. Eat dinner.
(12/15-17)
W: What are you going to do tonight?
M: First I’m going to go to the street market downtown. I’ll stop by my favorite food stall and get a quick snack.
W: Sounds fun.
M: After that I’m going to head over to the club and relax in the sauna. W: Wow! You really know how to enjoy yourself!
M: Well, I don’t do this too often.
8. Q: Where will the man buy food?
A. At a grocery store. B. At a restaurant.
III. Short Talk
Listen to the talk. Then choose the best answer to each question.
Even though I only live an hour away from the Woodford Festival, this year was my first time to go. I couldn’t believe all the activities I was missing! On my arrival, I saw children lining up to watch a circus performance, and stopped to watch for a little while. My festival map told me that there was a lot more to see on over 500 acres of land, so I quickly made my way to the outdoor theater. I got there just in time for a comedy performance, which was great. I later walked up and down the streets sampling food with all kinds of flavors and spices.
9. When did the speaker see children watching a performance? A. Just before she left the festival.
B. Just as she entered the festival. C. While reading an ad for the festival. D. About an hour into exploring the festival. 10. What kind of show did the speaker enjoy?
A. One that made her laugh. B. One that was very dramatic. C. A group of street dancers. D. A cooking demonstration.
Gift giving is different in different cultures. If you are planning to visit another country, you should research the appropriate ways to give and receive gifts. Do you give gifts to good friends only or acquaintances too? How do you show your gratitude if you receive a gift? All of these things are important to know. For example, in China, you should always use both hands when you receive a gift, while in Saudi Arabia, you should use only your right hand, and absolutely never your left hand to receive a gift. Wherever you are, do your best to behave graciously, and do a little research before you go.
11. Who might be interested in this talk? A. Someone who wants to learn Chinese. B. Someone who is planning to travel abroad. C. Someone who likes to save money on gifts. D. Someone who doesn’t celebrate Christmas. 12. What advice does this talk give?
A. In China, receive a gift with your right hand. B. In Europe, only give gifts to close friends.
C. Always prepare a gift if you will visit someone’s home.
D. Always find out what is kind and polite and act accordingly.
