國立師大附中高二下學期英文科第二次期中考
I. 聽力測驗 (10%):
Best Response
Choose the best response to each question or statement.
1. (A) Then maybe it will help you be more effective. (B) Then maybe you should take more of it.
(C) Then maybe it will help you get better. (D) Then maybe you should stop taking it.
2. (A) Thanks, they’re my husband’s favorite flavor. (B) Thanks, the necklace was very shiny.
(C) Thanks, I like the earrings better, too. (D) Thanks, I like to wear jewelry that matches. 3. (A) Good idea. He’s a big guy who eats a lot.
(B) Good idea. He’s fun to be around.
(C) Good idea. I don’t like Randy very much. (D) Good idea. I heard that Randy is busy tonight.
Short Conversations
Listen to the conversations. Then choose the best answer for each question.
4. (A) She is excited to see a movie.
(B) She would rather die than see a movie. (C) She is hesitant to see a movie.
(D) She would like the boy to see the movie. 5. (A) In Sally’s private e-mails.
(B) In an online search engine. (C) In the company records. (D) In a book at the library. 6. (A) She is a heart specialist.
(B) She has heart problems herself. (C) She is enamored with the man. (D) She has no qualifications for the job.
Short Talk
Listen to the passages. Then choose the best answer for each question.
7. (A) There are a large number of ways. (B) You can use raw or cooked eggs. (C) It can be a difficult job for children. (D) Duck eggs are much easier to use. 8. (A) It makes special designs.
(B) It keeps the egg from breaking. (C) It makes the egg taste better.
(D) It makes the color look brighter. 9. (A) Sugary foods and oil.
(B) Beta carotene and oil. (C) Hormones and bacteria. (D) Bacteria and greasy foods. 10. (A) Teenagers get it most often.
(B) Vitamin A can help prevent it.
(C) Eating too many French fries will cause it. (D) Not washing your face often will make it worse.
II. Vocabulary & Idioms (20%):
11. You shouldn't do vigorous exercise until your food has had a chance to _____.
(A) advertise (B) digest (C) crack (D) roam
12. This book deals with the economic, social, and religious _____ of the ancient Egyptian society.
(A) strands (B) atoms (C) replicas (D) aspects
13. Whether you are a student, a web designer, or a CEO in a company, _____ your work is critical to your success.
(A) prioritizing (B) complementing (C) preserving (D) congesting 14. The 13 euro-area countries will issue close to 90 million €2 coins to _____ the 50th anniversary of the
European Union.
(A) brag (B) commemorate (C) identify (D) rescue
15. During her stay in Africa, Susana volunteered to teach English to children of the financially _____ villages to help the poor children receive proper education.
(A) impoverished (B) luxurious (C) unemployed (D) acceptable
16. Several studies show that garlic has many _____ effects on heart. For example, garlic may lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of stroke.
(A) bashful (B) qualified (C) beneficial (D) partial
17. After considerable discussion, there is still no general _____ on who should be the executive director of the division.
(A) expertise (B) ailment (C) consensus (D) abundance
18. Researches show that genes account for _____ thirty percent of longevity in humans.
(A) eventually (B) wisely (C) sheepishly (D) approximately 19. We are tired of being second-class citizens. We are tired of being _____ and treated unfairly.
(A) pulled together (B) carried out (C) cut short (D) pushed around
20. When you are in a contest, you need to _____ out of respect for the competition and all the other contestants. (A) play it by ear (B) play by the rules (C) play with fire (D) play it cool
21. Some people spend their life pursing fame and wealth, while others _____ neither fame nor wealth.
(A) compensate (B) covet (C) conflict (D) conduct
22. I planned to go hiking, but I _____ when it started raining.
(A) put in a new light (B) went back and forth
(D) flashed into my mind (D) changed my mind
23. The students _____ the support of some enterprises so that they could have enough money to make their school play.
(A) ranked (B) performed (C) flocked (D) enlisted
24. People flocked to theaters to be _____ by the horror movie.
(A) talked into action (B) scared out of their wits (C) translated into fear (D) terrorized into leaving 25. All classrooms in our school are ____ with air-conditioners and projectors.
(A) chased (B) equipped (C) swirled (D) rotated
26. The police secretly followed the murderer and ____ his phone calls for months before they arrested him. (A) broke out (B) touched down (C) lifted (D) monitored
27. The government wanted to hide the bribery and pressured the media not to ______ the scandal. (A) sent for (B) cover up (C) turn over (D) play up 28. The way he sneaked out of the backyard made me ______.
(A) suspicious (B) suspended (C) supplementary (D) sustainable 29. Since he performed badly on his second monthly exam, he was by his parents.
(A) thrilled (B) sunburned (C) unspoiled (D) grounded
30. After the exam, many students on the corridor chatting to one another.
III. Grammar (5%):
31. If we ______ for gas, we probably wouldn’t have gotten stuck in traffic.
(A) did not stop (B) were not stopped (C) have not stopped (D) had not stopped 32. Vanessa-Mae is the youngest violinist ever _____ release a record of Beethoven’s violin concertos.
(A) who (B) that (C) to (D) of
33. “Time is of the essence.” , you must seize the moment and hurry up.
(A) Furthermore (B) Namely (C) Otherwise (D) Nevertheless
34. ____ my parents often emphasize is ____ I should be responsible for what I do.
(A) What/ X (B) What/ what (C) What/ that (D) Which/ that 35. If I were an alien, I would prefer to visit the Earth rather than just ______ from the outer space.
(A) to watch (B) watching (C) watch (D) be watching
IV. Cloze Test (30%):
In this excerpt from Mark Twain’s famous novel, the character Tom Sawyer cleverly transforms a hard task into an easy and 36 one. At first Tom is unhappy because he has been assigned to whitewash his aunt’s ma wooden fence. He is also upset because he knows that all his friends will
ssive 37 him when they see he has to work that day. At the hopeless moment, suddenly a magnificent inspiration 38 his mind. Then he tricks his friends into thinking that whitewashing a fence is not hard work, but fun. His friends even 39 giving Tom their treasures in order to get a chance to whitewash the fence. Tom, it seems, has uncovered an interesting fact about human nature—in order to make a man desire a thing, it is only necessary to make the thing difficult to
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36. (A) able (B) profitable (C) countable (D) worldly
37. (A) get used to (B) look forward to (C) consent to (D) make fun of 38. (A) flashes into (B) gets rid of (C) lets on (D) water for
39. (A) stick to (B) end up (C) give up (D) object to
40 (A) absorb (B) attend (C) attain (D) attract
Say you are asked to name a famous Hollywood filmmaker. Which name is the most likely to pop into your head? It must be Steven Spielberg, the brain behind such movies as Jurassic Park, the Indiana Jones 41 , and Jaws. Sure enough, speaking of success, 42 any director outdo the world’s favorite camera genius. His films are known for their action, fun, and special effects. He has also impressed moviegoers 43 his skill in portraying human connections and managing movie scenes. Though the filmmaker enjoys filmmaking, he is 44 happy about working overtime. Spielberg’s top priority is always his family. Since his net worth is nearly three billion dollars, he does not need to worry that turning down overtime will strain his family 45 . As his finances are hardly ever a problem, Spielberg can always dream for a living.
41. (A) series (B) strings (C) sets (D) scenes
42. (A) never has (B) hardly can (C) has ever (D) can ever
43. (A) for (B) at (C) on (D) with
44. (A) less than (B) no less (C) far above (D) more than
45. (A) efforts (B) honor (C) budget (D) division
“It was love at first sight . 'Coz baby when I heard you, for the first time I knew, we were meant to be as one….” These lyrics are from Kylie Minogue’s “Love at First Sight.” Loving at first sight is 46 every person waiting for his or her first love will long for. However, is it true that you can always tell at first glance that THIS is the right person for you? Doesn’t love 47 time and understanding or is it possible to fall in love in one fateful moment? 48 you are a romantic movie fan, then it is likely that you will believe in love at first sight. 49 , if you are a practical, not-so-mushy person, you will probably 50 this 50 an archaic, unworldly concep 46. (A) th
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Every year, tornadoes cause serious problems all around the world. For instance, in May 1996, a deadly
49. (A) In (B) For one (C) On the other hand (D) In short
50. (A) alert…to (B) regard…as (C) save…from (D) trade…wi
outbreak of tornado in Bangladesh left more than 700 51 and 30,000 51 . Of course, not all tornad are so dangerous. Some form quickly and disappear, causing
oes 52 or no damage. It is, however, the big tornadoes 53 the most attention. They often result in terrible death and damage.
The reason why tornadoes are dangerous is 54 they are unlikely to move in a straight line and will often turn quickly. Such a(n) 55 nature makes it hard for scientists to determine when or where one will occur. 51. (A) die/ injure (B) dead/ injuring (C) dead/ injured (D) dying/ injured
52. (A) a great deal (B) plenty of (C) few (D) little 53. (A) what receive (B) to receive (C) which receives (D) that receive
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In early July, 1947, a mysterious object crashed on a ranch 30 miles north of Roswell. The Roswell Army Air Fie
54. (A) because (B) owing to (C) that (D) X 55. (A) tragic (B) potential (C) prone (D) unpred
ld (RAAF) issued a statement claiming to 56 a crashed “flying disk.” The next day, 57 , RAAF changed its statement to say that the object was a weather balloon, not a flying disk 58 they previously reported. This revised statement sparked immediate controversy and has continued to be a topic of debate till th day.
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Roswell has become a popular tourist site. The city holds the Roswell UFO Festival annually, every summer on or near July 4, inviting UFO enthusiasts and 59 alike to join in the celebration of one of the m debated incidents in history. The four-day event
ost 60 guest speakers, live entertainment, family-friendly activities and possibly an alien abduction.
56. (A) have recovered (B) recover (C) be recovering (D) be recovered
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The tradition of coloring Easter eggs came about 50 years after Christ’s death and resurrection. Then in the 15th
57. (A) consequently (B) interestingly (C) initially (D) seemingly 58. (A) unidentified (B) referred to (C) as (D) what 59. (A) economics (B) statistics (C) optics (D) skeptic 60. (A) figures (B) features (C) traits (D) specialize
century, the custom was established throughout Europe. Soon afterwards, superstitions 61 . It was generally believed that if a person kept an egg 62 on Good Friday for 100 years, the yolk would turn into a diamond!
Today, coloring Easter eggs has become an elaborate art form. 63 , people in Ukraine make exquisite eggs 64 a method similar to batik. They draw intricate patterns on the egg in wax. The wax protects the designed area 65 whatever dye is applied. By repeating the process of waxing and dyeing a few times, fabulous designs emerge.
61. (A) arose (B) rose (C) aroused (D) raised
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62. (A) lay (B) laid (C) lied (D) lying
63. (A) After all (B) In addition (C) On the contrary (D) For examp
64. (A) use (B) to use (C) using (D) used
65. (A) from (B) for (C) with (D) as
V
“Tonight I Can Write” By Pablo Neru
Write, for example, “The night is starry ” e too. rms. . . ng. In the distance. her closer. I loved her. y kisses. I love her.
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68. A wing is NOT true?
thout his lover.
lene, Bret, Cindy, Dennis. However, you hope these and the stars are blue and shiver in the distance.
The night wind revolves in the sky and sings. Tonight I can write the saddest lines.
I loved her, and sometimes she loved m Through nights like this one I held her in my a I kissed her again and again under the endless sky. She loved me, sometimes I loved her too.
How could one not have loved her great still eyes. Tonight I can write the saddest lines.
To think that I do not have her. To feel that I have lost her To hear the immense night, still more immense without her And the verse falls to the soul like dew to the pasture. What does it matter that my love could not keep her. The night is starry and she is not with me.
This is all. In the distance someone is singi My soul is not satisfied that it has lost her. My sight tries to find her as though to bring My heart looks for her, and she is not with me. The same night whitening the same trees. We, of that time, are no longer the same. I no longer love her, that’s certain, but how
My voice tried to find the wind to touch her hearing. Another’s. She will be another’s. As she was before m Her voice, her bright body. Her infinite eyes.
I no longer love her, that’s certain, but maybe Love is so short, forgetting is so long.
Because through nights like this one I h my soul is not satisfied that it has lost her. Though this be the last pain that she makes and these the last verses that I write for her. 66. What does the poet seem to miss most ab
(A) Her smile. (B) Her voice. (C) Her hai 67. hat does the po e e will happen to fo er love?
(A) She will disappear. (B) She will become another’s. (C) She will return. (D) She will be overcome with sadness.
ccording to the poem, which of the follo (A) The poet hears the night wind singing. (B) The poet thinks love is hard to let go.
(C) The night seems endless to the poet wi
(D) The poet’s lover has left him, and he has got over it. The list of names sounds like the guest list for a party: Ar
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tarted in 1953. The National Weather Service decided to name hurricanes after women beca
list follows a simple system. The first storm of the year is named after the first name on the list. The list is al
ere will not be another hurricane And
you hear of a hurricane, you will know a little about its name. No matter when they happen, hurri current system? ead . 70. W is . . nst . 71. A UE? in in 1998. s on the list. e after another. h.
An eighty-square-kilometer area of Peru’s Nazca Plains is home to hundreds of mysterious man-made lines. Som
show. The cont
ions have been provided for why the lines were made. One theory is that the lines were relig
ts will never come! It’s this year’s list of hurricane names. The August 2005 hurricane was called Katrina. Hurricanes used to be named for their latitude and longitude. Weathermen liked this system because th used to numbers. However, the public wanted to track hurricanes, too. They wanted an easier system. Someone then gave each hurricane a name, which was easier to remember. It also made more sense because the storms moved around.
The new system s
use they could shift direction unexpectedly, which is like a female trait. It doesn’t seem quite fair, does it? This system changed in 1979 when male names were added to the list. These names alternated with female names.
The
phabetical. In 2005, the first storm was Arlene. The next storm started with the letter B. It was named Bret. All of the letters are used except for Q, U, and Z. Six lists of names are rotated for storms in the Atlantic. For hurricanes in the Atlantic, the names may be French, Spanish, or English. These are the languages that are used in countries that border the Atlantic. The list for 2005 will be used again in 2011.
If a storm was really bad, that name is not used again. For example, th
rew. Andrew was the costliest hurricane of all time. It hit in 1992 and destroyed areas in Florida. It cost $26.5 billion to fix the damage. The name Andrew has been replaced with Alex on the list. As much damage as Katrina did, we can expect that the name will be removed from the list. It will be replaced with another feminine name that starts with K.
So next time
canes are always unwelcome guests! 69. How were hurricanes named before the
(A) After the closest continent.
(B) After their latitude and longitude. (C) After the name of the closest state.
(D) After the name of a current political l er hy might a name be “retired” from a list? (A) People got bored with that name. (B) Names are never retired from the l ts (C) A particularly bad storm used that name
(D) People with the same name protested agai it ccording to the article, which of the following is TR (A) The name Andrew was used in 1992 and appeared aga
(B) Katrina hit in August 2005, so it was the eighth name for hurricane
(C) Men’s names were added to the list in 1953; female and male names are used on
(D) Not all the letters are used as the first letter of a hurricane name, and not all the names are Englis
e of the lines consist of geometric patterns, but there are also carefully drawn figures of monkeys, spiders, birds, and even human beings. The patterns and animal shapes can only be seen from the air because they’re so big, and because the site covers such a large area. Some figures are almost three hundred meters long!
The lines were made by removing dark-colored rocks to let the light-colored soil underneath them
rast between the color of the soil and the surrounding rocks allowed the Nazca Indians to draw these pictures. The mystery lies in the fact that at the time the lines were made, it’s unlikely that humans had the technology to fly. Formation of the figures would have been difficult, but not impossible, without the benefit of a bird’s eye view. Who was meant to see them anyway? Predictably, some people suspect that the lines were meant to be seen by extraterrestrials.
Many explanat
figures as a ritual way to pray for health, protection, and good harvests. Others suggest the lines are the proof that the ancient Nazca Indians in fact have advanced technology that allowed them to fly, perhaps in hot air balloons. Whatever it is, the real reason is likely lost forever in the sands of time.
72. The ancient Nazca Indians drew the pictures by _____.
(A) taking the dark-colored rocks away
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73. S t the Indians _____.
74. W ts about the possible theories is NOT true?
I. Vocabulary (10%):
(B) putting the dark-colored rocks in a pile (C) adding the lighted-colored soil to the gro (D) turning the lighted-colored soil into rocks ome people think that the Nazca lines prove tha
(A) had contact with aliens
(B) enjoyed drawing pictures (C) knew how to fly in the air (D) respected birds very much hich of the following statemen
(A) The Nazca Indians were likely to have hot air balloons. (B) The Nazca Indians lay on the lines to pray for health. (C) The lines were probably meant to be seen by aliens. (D) The lines may to be a kind of religious symbols.
V
1. In many p -s countries, people can barely afford basic necessities, such as drinking water and food. 2. He was forced to accept the job; in other words, he accepted it with r e.
3. The company has recently expanded its sales (divide) and is now actively seeking two experienced
4. HSNU is proud of providing a wide variety of extracurricular activities; it is one of its important f es salespeople.
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5. My parents always remind me to be c s of the company I keep. Otherwise, I can be easily affected by bad
6. How long do you think it will take for the chicks to grow to m y friends.
? I just can’t wait! 7. (miracle), the little girl survived the violent earthquake; she was not hurt at all. 8. The (destroy) of forests may cause landslides and other serious problems. 9. They hold h e attitudes toward each other; they can never be friends.
10. R r has it that deep in the middle of the dark forest hides a man-eating monster, but it is still to be proved.
VII. Guided Translation (10%):
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wait to die.
importance of a college education. 1. 他們寧可逃走也不願坐以待斃
They __________________ sit and
2. 他想為年輕人樹立榜樣，告訴他們大學教育的重要性。 He wanted to _____________________ young people of the 3. 談到愛情時，年輕人有著與老年人非常不同的想法。
W love, the young have very different ideas from those of the old. 4.
這廣告節目的目的是要警告年輕人毒品的危險
The purpose of the commercial is to a the dangers of drugs. 5.
____ to go to the concert. 直到我一再懇求，媽媽才允許我去音樂會。
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97 學年度 下學期 高二 英文科 第二次段考 聽力測驗
I. Best Response 最佳回應句
Choose the best response to each question or statement.
1. This medicine has some serious side effects. (3/30-31)
A. Then maybe it will help you be more effective. B. Then maybe you should take more of it. C. Then maybe it will help you get better.
D. Then maybe you should stop taking it.
2. Your earrings complement your necklace very nicely. (4/16-18)
A. Thanks, they’re my husband’s favorite flavor. B. Thanks, the necklace was very shiny. C. Thanks, I like the earrings better, too.
D. Thanks, I like to wear jewelry that matches.
3. Let’s involve Randy in our dinner plans tonight. (5/8-9)
A. Good idea. He’s a big guy who eats a lot.
B. Good idea. He’s fun to be around.
C. Good idea. I don’t like Randy very much. D. Good idea. I heard that Randy is busy tonight.
II. Short Conversations 簡短會話
Listen to the conversations. Then choose the best answer for each question.
4. (3/23-24)
W: I’m dying to see that new movie, “Moondancer.” M: But I heard that movie isn’t good at all.
W: I don’t care. I read the book, and I’m going to see the movie.
M: OK. But did you know that the main character dies in the movie?
W: Of course! He dies in the book, too.
Q: What is true about the girl?
A. She is excited to see a movie.
B. She would rather die than see a movie. C. She is hesitant to see a movie.
D. She would like the boy to see the movie.
5. (4/24-25)
M: Sally, I need some information about one of our employees.
W: What’s the name of the employee? M: Greg Waters. Can you help me out? W: Sure. I’ll check our company’s personnel
database. Just give me a few minutes.
M: Great. When you locate his information, give me a call.
Q: Where is Greg Waters’ information located? A. In Sally’s private e-mails.
B. In an online search engine.
C. In the company records.
D. In a book at the library.
6. (4/29-30)
M: So what is your expertise, Dr. Linda?
W: I am a heart surgeon. So I spend most of my time in the operating room.
M: Wow, that sounds like an intense job. W: It is. But I enjoy it a lot.
M: Well, if I ever have any heart problems, I’ll be sure to come see you first!
W: Good idea.
Q: What is true about the woman?
A. She is a heart specialist.
B. She has heart problems herself. C. She is enamored with the man. D. She has no qualifications for the job.
III. Short Talk 短文
Listen to the passage. Then choose the best answer for each question.
Part A. (4/9-11)
Do you want to make some decorative eggs to commemorate Easter this year? It’s easier than you think. And it’s a fun activity for both adults and children. There are two ways to prepare the eggs. You can boil them, and then can eat them later. The other way is to make a small hole in both ends of an uncooked egg, and blow on one side, forcing out the egg and thereby leaving an empty shell for your fabulous designs! You don’t have to create intricate pictures for your eggs to look great. Simply draw with wax crayons, then use food coloring with a little vinegar added to lock the color in. You can even use stickers if you want.
7. What does this talk say about preparing eggs to decorate?
A. There are a large number of ways.
B. You can use raw or cooked eggs.
C. It can be a difficult job for children. D. Duck eggs are much easier to use.
8. What is vinegar used for when coloring eggs? A. It makes special designs.
B. It keeps the egg from breaking. C. It makes the egg taste better.
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Part B. (4/22-23)
Acne is caused when dead skin cells or oil blocks pores. It is most common in adolescents, who are undergoing hormonal changes. While many people think eating certain foods like chocolate or greasy foods will cause acne, that is a myth. Acne is actually caused by bacteria, so it’s important to keep your skin clean. But don’t over-wash. Washing your face more than twice a day could cause more acne. Eating fresh produce is also great for your skin. Be sure to get lots of foods with beta-carotene, which your body will convert into vitamin A. Vitamins B2, B3 and E are also known to make skin healthier.
9. What is acne caused by? A. Sugary foods and oil. B. Beta carotene and oil.
C. Hormones and bacteria.
D. Bacteria and greasy foods.
10. Which is a myth about acne? A. Teenagers get it most often. B. Vitamin A can help prevent it.
C. Eating too many French fries will cause it.
D. Not washing your face often will make it worse.
Answer Key 1-5 D D B A C 6-10 A B D C C
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