I. 字彙與片語: (20%)
1. When you are writing, you should be sure that the tense remains ________ through the essay.
(A)manifest (B) athletic (C) consistent (D) accountable
2. As a lecturer, we all believe that under no circumstances can the quality of teaching be allowed to be ________.
(A)degraded (B) specialized (C) legislated (D) fostered
3. ________ means the quality of being able to continue to exist or to be used without harming the environment.
(A)Sustainability (B) Publicity (C) Manufacture (D) Segment
4. The success of Google began with its ________ from a simple research project into a powerful search engine.
(A)capacity (B) conception (C) evolution (D) enforcement
5. Rebecca was regretful that she was unable to be with her grandfather when he finally ________.
(A)estimated (B) expired (C) staggered (D) pondered
6. Apple Inc. is never afraid of breaking with tradition. It has created many ________ inventions, such as the iPod, the iPhone, and the iPad.
(A)unprecedented (B) recyclable (C) horizontal (D) innumerable
7. People are ________ if they have plenty of worldly experience and what is generally regarded as "good taste."
(A)romantic (B) vulnerable (C) sophisticated (D) defensible
8. Dylan slowly ________the path to the mountaintop in order to enjoy a bird’s-eye view of the village.
(A)defended (B) diverged (C) ascended (D) authorized
9. The conflict between these two parties remains unsolved, for both sides have refused to make any ________.
(A)commodity (B) diversion (C) hostage (D) concession
10.The editor made some ________ to the article in order to correct the spelling mistakes in it.
(A)portraits (B) revisions (C) intimacy (D) biography
11. Through a series of training activities, the workers ________ the skills they needed to operate the new machines.
(A)acquired (B) yearned (C) departed (D) prosecuted
12. Monica is often ________ about her past. She usually recalls her childhood with tears running down her cheeks.
(A)reluctant (B) triumphant (C) sentimental (D) profound
13. The lawyer presented some documents to the judges to ________ that the
witness had not told the truth.
(A) flap (B) certify (C) sprint (D) preach
14. It is ________ that in most cases justice usually prevails. In other words, bad people usually get punished in the end.
(A) ambiguous (B) defensive (C) self-indulgent (D) self-evident
15. Computer addiction is a syndrome that the sufferers can’t help but ________ themselves many hours a day in front of a computer.
(A) divert (B) dwarf (C) generalize (D) indulge
16.Rafael loves playing the guitar more than anything else in the world. Nothing can ________ playing it in his life.
(A) look to (B) settle for (C) make an example of (D) take the place of
17. Brian claimed that the announcement was a surprise, but actually he had known about it ________.
(A) on board (B) all along (C) to the fullest (D) at first glance
18.The kindergarten seems perfect ________ its learning environment and resources, so the Smiths are going to send their child to this school.
(A) in terms of (B) in favor of (C) in case of (D) in fear of
19.Now that Iris has lost twenty kilograms, she has to ________ her old clothes and buy some new ones.
(A) catch up with (B) pull away from (C) get rid of (D) give rise to
20.The simple misunderstanding between Mr. and Mrs. Nelson ________ a heated argument that eventually led to their divorce.
(A) urges on (B) adds to (C) gives off (D) sets off
II. 克漏字測驗: (20%)
In 2000, the sociologist Paul H. Ray and psychologist Sherry Anderson coined the word “LOHAS.”__21__ “Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability,” LOHAS is a segment of the market related to sustainable living. It includes __22__ physical products __22__ lifestyle choices. As a way of life, LOHAS has much to do with individual choices. It is a typical LOHAS consumer’s belief that global economies, cultures, and environments are all connected. Each decision a person makes has an impact __23__ the entire world. A LOHAS lifestyle is related to __24__ individuals do to improve their health. They __25__ activities regularly that balance the body and the mind. Yoga and alternative medicine are perfect examples. Additionally, individuals can make efforts to use recycled or renewable items. Thinking carefully about the food we consume __26__, too. Eating locally grown food instead of food grown hundreds of miles away can help significantly reduce the amount of carbon dioxide given off by vehicles during the transportation of food. __27__ individuals, businesses are starting to foster LOHAS 彰化縣私立精誠高中 104 學年度第二學期第二次段考 高三英文科試題 共 5 頁
values. ASUS, for instance, manufactures eco-friendly computers. It also recycles old electronics in a __28__ way. It disposes of old machines properly so that hazardous chemicals will not be released into the atmosphere. __29__ ASUS, the Japanese company MUJI refuses to use non-recyclable PVC and has removed all unnecessary decorations from its products in favor of a simpler design. Apparently, the concept of LOHAS can bring positive results to the world. Each one of us should __30__ in mind that we are accountable not only for our own health but for the health of the globe.
21.(A) Standing for (B) To stand for (C) It stands for (D) It standing for 22.(A) both; and (B) either; or (C) neither; nor (D) not; but
23.(A) to (B) on (C) for (D) of
24.(A) that (B) what (C) when (D) where
25.(A) engage in (B) engaged to (C) are engaged (D) are engaged to 26.(A) matters (B) mattering (C) to matter (D) a matter
27.(A) Despite (B) In addition (C) Except (D) Besides 28.(A) selfless (B) meaningless (C) harmless (D) hopeless 29.(A) Likely (B) Like (C) Alike (D) Unlike 30.(A) make (B) change (C) rest (D) keep
Pirates are not history. They still exist in today’s society. They __31__ wear eye patches with parrots on their shoulders, but hundreds of pirate attacks are still launched every year. Most of the piracy today is not primitive at all. Pirates use sophisticated tools, like radar, to locate ships which are vulnerable __32__ attack. Smaller acts of piracy include boarding pleasure boats and stealing from them __33__ larger thefts include diverting entire tankers into a secret port, where oil or other precious commodities are unloaded and later sold. __34__, law enforcement officials are finding ways to stop piracy or at least catch pirates in the act. Many ships, for instance, are now equipped with an unobtrusive alarm system. Small boats of pirates attack larger ships by __35__ the walls of the ship. To protect such attacks, a simple fence can be installed all around a ship, complete with a 9000-volt charge to shock pirates trying to board. __36__ piracy on the high seas, however, everyday piracy of intellectual property is far more common. Intellectual property refers to ideas, __37__ developed countries’ economies are dependent. People who have bought or used illegal software or CDs, downloaded copyright music without paying, or made photocopies of a magazine or book are __38__ pirates. The cost of piracy adds to the cost of the product. Piracy also discourages innovation. It may __39__ the unwillingness of creating new software. Moreover, it may create a culture in which people are accustomed to __40__ things without paying. These are reasons why the intellectual property industry
has tried several approaches to tackle this problem, including education, legal prosecution, copy protection, and concessions.
31.(A) no wonder (B) no longer (C) no other (D) no way
32.(A) to (B) for (C) of (D) on
33.(A) or (B) until (C) while (D) unless
34.(A) Casually (B) Accidentally (C) Fortunately (D) Surprisingly 35.(A) ascending (B) acclaiming (C) accounting (D) astonishing 36.(A) Connected with (B) Along with (C) Familiar with (D) Compared with 37.(A) in which (B) on which (C) in that (D) on that
38.(A) considered (B) reckoned (C) conceived (D) thought
39.(A) give away from (B) give way to (C) give rise to (D) give priority to 40.(A) use (B) be used (C) being used (D) using
III. 文意選填 (20%) (請忽略大小寫)
There is a story behind the photo on my wall of a woman I’ve never met, its left corner __41__ seriously. I’ve spent years gazing at that photo, meditating on __42__ she would think about the cells from her cervix living on forever. I’ve tried to image how she would feel knowing that her cells went up in the first space mission to see what would happen to human cells in zero gravity, or __43__ they played an important part in some of the most notable advances in medicine. __44__ I her, I would be staggered to hear that there are now a(n) __45__ number of my cells growing in laboratory.
__46__, there’s no way of knowing exactly how many of Henrietta’s cells are alive today. One scientist __47__ that if we could pile all HeLa cells ever grown onto a scale, they’d weigh more than 50 billion kilograms. Compared to the statistics, an individual cell seems to weigh nothing. Another scientist calculated if we could lay all Hela cells ever grown end-to-end, they’d wrap around the earth at least three times, __48__ more than 350 million feet. In her prime, Henrietta herself stood only a bit over five feet tall. The lady has been dead for over half of the century, but her cells have been living outside her body __49__ longer than they ever lived inside it. And it is believed they will keep __50__ to the scientific and medical advances.
IV. 篇章結構: (10%)
Being a writer, experience and memory are two of the necessities for writing. (A) what (B) far (C) were (D) should (E) nonetheless (AB) estimated
(AC) contributing (AD) spanning (AE) that (BC) torn (BD) infinite (BE) pondered (CD) to begin with
Many amazing writers from the past and present have traveled all over the world, leading lives of great fascination. __51__. Afterwards, they created innumerable creative stories with their own experience. But what if a writer has not traveled very much, and has stayed close to home for most of his or her life?
Linda Pastan, a celebrated American writer whose poems style is familiar with Emily Dickinson’s, has written many poems about her home life, personal worries and happiness. __52__. Instead, Pastan writes about things that are crucial to her, inclusive of love of her family, being a mother, getting older, deaths of her friends, nature, the joys and fears in her life and so on. __53__. Even
though Pastan, like Dickinson in her time, has not spent much time traveling, she has made a success of her life and career. She is a loving mother and a
grandmother. She has published at least twelve books, given many awards for her writing. __54__.
Now in her seventies, Linda Pastan still spares her time to write down her life continuously. “I have always written about what’s around me,” she said in one interview, “. . . [and] there is always something changing.” __55__ She knows what she wants to write and is content with where she is and what she has.
(A) Whatever Linda Pastan is going to write, her family and friends always give her full support, which urges on her to go abroad.
(B) Many amazing writers from the past and present have traveled all over the world, leading lives of great fascination.
(C) Just like Dickinson, another famous American poet, the subjects of Pastan’s writings are not incredible heroes or monsters, long-lost loves or terrible wars. (D) Moreover, she even lectured as well as acted as a special advisor in different universities and groups in the United States.
(E) In place of traveling the world like young writers, Linda Pastan’s inspiration all comes from her surroundings.
(AB) Her poetry is understandable and simple, but brings delights, celebrations, pleasures with her detailed depictions.
V. Reading Comprehension: (30%)
(A)
The term nanotechnology refers to science, engineering, and technology conducted at the nanoscale, which is about 1 to 100 nanometers, and one nanometer is a billionth of a meter. The advanced technology can be introduced to different fields, especially the realm of medicine. With the technology, nanoparticles are created.
Nanoparticles, a main role in nanotechnology, are used to deliver drugs, heat, light, or other substances to specific types of cells (such as cancer cells). Particles
are engineered so that they are attracted to diseased cells, which allows direct treatment of those cells. The techniques not merely degrades the damage to the health cells surrounding the ill one but also allows for earlier detection of disease.
With the appearance of nanoparticles, many therapy techniques are created. Take targeted heat therapy as an example. It is developed to destroy breast cancer tumors. In this method, nanoparticles circulate through a patient’s bloodstream. Once they find the tumor cells, they accumulate at them and concentrate the heat from infrared light outside the body to destroy the cells with minimal damage to the surrounding healthy cells.
On the other hand, nanoparticles can be applied to diagnose diseases. Researchers at MIT have developed a sensor composed of nanoparticles that can be injected under the skin to monitor the level of nitric oxide in the bloodstream. The level of nitric oxide is important because it indicates inflammation, a red, painful and often swollen area in or on a part of your body, which enables an easy monitoring of inflammatory diseases.
The use of nanotechnology in the field of medicine could revolutionize the way we detect and treat damage to the human body and disease in the future, and many techniques only imagined a few years ago are making remarkable progress towards becoming realities.
56.What is this passage mainly talking about? (A) The current applications of nanotechnology. (B) The historical background of nanotechnology.
(C) The side-effects that nanotechnology may bring about.
(D) The pros and cons of taking the advantage of nanotechnology.
57.According to the fourth paragraph, which of the following situations may cause
inflammation?
(A) Provoking a heated quarrel with the best friend.
(B) Having a balanced diet to keep yourself in a good shape. (C) Spraining the ankle when playing a fierce basketball game.
(D) Manufacturing a white lie to cover something bad you have done. .
58.According to the passage, which of the following functions of nanoparticles is NOT mentioned above?
(A) As a sensor to detect inflammation. (B) As a carrier to bring medicine to cells. (C) As a security guard to appeal to ill cells. (D) As a doctor to make a diagnosis of diseases.
59.According to the passage, which of the following is true?
(B) The amount of nitric oxide has nothing to do with inflammation.
(C) The benefits of nanotechnology involve diminishing the harm to healthy cells. (D) Targeted heat therapy is a way to make particles bring medicine to the ill ones. 60.According to the passage, as far as nanotechnology is concerned, the tone of
the author may be ________.
(A) optimistic (B) pessimistic (C) ambiguous (D) unobtrusive (B)
The issue that a 4-year-old girl was attacked by a murder has brought the issue of the death penalty in the spotlight once again. The girl, riding a scooter on the street in company with her mother, was then assaulted with a knife cutting her throat without any precursor. In spite of the fact that the doctor tried to save her, she died in the act. To everyone’s outrage, the murder committed the killing during the day with people around and he even has no connection to the family, not to mention the innocent girl he murdered. Instead, it seemed that the killer had chosen his target completely at random. His motive for the cowardly crime remains a mystery, though there are reports that he claimed to have suffered from mental diseases.
This tragedy has staggered and provoked outrage to Taiwanese society. There are calls for governments at every level to improve society safety to better protect vulnerable children against such attacks in the future. After all, this is not the first time for an innocent person to be put to death by a total stranger. In 2012, a 10-year-old boy was murdered at a video game arcade situated near his school in Tainan. Even more recently, a university student went on a bloody rampage and killed several passengers with a knife on a train in Taipei's MRT system.
No matter when or where a terrible crime is committed, a heated debate about whether or not the killer should be condemned to death would arise. Those in favor of the death penalty feel that apart from punishing the offender, it deters others from committing similar crimes, appeases society's anger, and diminishes the financial burden of taxpayers. On the other hand, those opposed question the morality of killing and fear the possibility of sentencing an innocent person to death mistakenly. Nowadays, Taiwan employs the death penalty only against the most serious crimes. Presently, there are 42 prisoners in the “death row” of execution.
61.Compared with other killings, this 4-year-old girl murder case makes people even more concerned because ________.
(A) there was something mysterious involved in this case (B) the killer in this case looked just like a normal guy around
(C) the murdered girl was much well-known than the victims in other cases (D) it happened on the street during the day with a mother accompanying. 62.Based on the murder’s statement in the reports, it could be inferred that
he might defend himself by saying that ________.
(A) he originally intended to kidnap the child but he failed (B) he just wanted to attract public attention on society safety (C) voices in his head told him to commit the crime
(D) he intended to take revenge on the child’s parents 63.Which of the following is true according to the passage?
(A) The killer had followed the girl for days before he struck. (B) The killer broke into the school to reach his victim.
(C) The girl had been dead before she reached the hospital. (D) The girl’s dead body was abandoned on the street.
64.According to the passage, what is the main concern of the anti-death penalty advocates?
(A) The miscarriage of justice.
(B) Being unable to cease public anger.
(C) Promoting criminals to commit similar crimes. (D) The lack of money to sustain the prisoners’ lives.
65.Debates on the death penalty were sparked off again recently probably because ________.
(A) most criminals released from prison committed crimes again (B) of the increase in random killings in the past few years
(C) the capacity of jails in Taiwan can’t accommodate any more prisoners (D) of the economic depression and the expansion of the wealth gap (C)
Filial piety was an integral part of Chinese culture and therefore was embraced by three of China's main religions: Confucianism, Buddhism, and Daoism. Among the three, Confucianism, with its well documented social hierarchy, supports the ideals of filial piety the most.
The term filial piety refers to the extreme respect that Chinese children are supposed to be shown their parents. It involves many different things, including taking care of the parents, burying them properly after death, bringing honor to the family, and having a male heir to carry on the family name. Practicing these ideals is a very important part of Chinese culture. The ideal of respecting and behaving properly towards one's parents fits perfectly with Confucianism's ideal of respecting and behaving properly towards all elders.
Confucius, respect to one's father while he is alive is a given –something that even animals do. But, to be a filial child, one must respect his parents even after their death. Confucius goes on to cite further specific examples of what a filial son should do for his parents. Among them, children should never offend their parents, never speak badly of them, not travel far away without purpose, always be conscious of their parents’ age, and protect them whenever necessary. These things were not all that was required of a filial child. Rather, they were just a few rules that Confucius' disciples felt were important enough to be included in the Analects.
Although filial piety receives a great deal of support and promotion from Confucianism, the influence and prosperity of it is not limited to Confucians – it is a widespread part of Chinese culture and stays in every Chinese mind.
66.What is the best title for this passage? (A) Filial piety in Confucianism.
(B) Three primary religions in China. (C) The approaches to be a Confucian.
(D) The differences of raising children between religions. 67.The passage does NOT mention _________.
(A) how to practice filial piety (B) the meaning of filial piety
(C). the way parents should treat their children.
(D) the book recording Confucian’s thoughts about filial piety.
68.Based on Confucianism, what kind of following behaviors cannot be called filial piety?
(A) Keep parents’ age in mind. (B) Give birth to a male infant.
(C) Respect parents until they expire.
(D) Never offend or speak badly of parents.
69.According to the passage, which of the following statements is true? (A) Filial piety plays a crucial part in Confucianism.
(B) Readers can find all the rules of being filial in the Analects. (C) Filial piety is only believed among the disciples of religions.
(D) The effect of filial piety on Chinese culture is restricted to Confucians.
70. Which of the following is closet in meaning to “elaborate” in the third paragraph? (A) induce
(B) revive (C) erode (D) state
