一、綜合測驗(8 小題) 1092 高一英文第一次期中考題庫 班級: 座號: 姓名: 1. Malala grew up in northern Pakistan. In 2008, that area was under Taliban rule, and girls
there were __(1)__ to go to school. Malala believed that no one should prevent girls from learning. She began to write blogs for the BBC about life in a society __(2)__ by the Taliban. Although this angered Taliban leaders, Malala continued to __(3)__ about girls ’ rights. When her story became known, the Taliban tried to kill her. A member of the Taliban shot Malala in the head. The brave girl survived, and her struggle attracted the world ’s attention. The Pakistani government __(4)__ adopted a new policy ensuring equal educational rights for boys and girls alike. Soon afterward, the Malala Fund was created to help empower girls. In 2014, Malala won the Nobel Peace Prize. At the age of seventeen, she was the youngest person __(5)__ to win that honor. She proved to the world that nothing is impossible for a willing heart.
（ ）(1) (A) persuaded (B) forbidden (C) adopted (D) established （ ）(2) (A) controlling (B) controls (C) controlled (D) to control （ ）(3) (A) speak out (B) take notice (C) give up (D) show up （ ）(4) (A) instead (B) however (C) moreover (D) thus
（ ）(5) (A) ever (B) that (C) who (D) as
2. A loud bang goes off and I take off with a great sprint! In spite of missing out on the
Olympics four years ago, I know my opportunity to shine is back. It is time __(1)__ the world what I can do. I see the one-hundred-meter mark pass. I __(2)__ and run ahead of others. All of a sudden, I feel a terrible pain and __(3)__ to the ground. I look down __(4)__ horror as I realize my right hamstring is torn! Even though the pain is unbearable, I know I must finish the race . I get up and start hopping toward the finish line. I suddenly hear my dad ’s voice __(5)__, “You don’t have to do this, son!” His arms wrap around me. The crowd cheers us on as we slowly
make our way to the finish line. Despite the pain and difficulty, we finish the race as champions. （ ）(1) (A) to showing (B) that showing (C) to show (D) that shows
（ ）(2) (A) show up (B) fill in (C) speed up (D) turn off （ ）(3) (A) respect (B) succeed (C) dedicate (D) collapse （ ）(4) (A) in (B) on (C) from (D) of
（ ）(5) (A) to cry (B) crying (C) cries (D) cried
3. The school truck stopped, which was normal in Pakistan. But men __(1)__ masks entered
and asked the female students, “Who is Malala?” They shot her in the head and hopped __(2)__. Malala Yousafzai fell bleeding.
She grew up where girls were forbidden to go to school. Many teenage Pakistani women got married and stayed home. However, her father, a school principal, wanted her to stay in school. Malala thus held the belief __(3)__ no one should stop peo ple from getting an education. In 2009, she started writing blogs for BBC about life in a society __(4)__ by the Taliban. When her story __(5)__, the Taliban threatened her. Malala ’s shooting on October 9, 2012, shocked the world. Two million supporters __(6)__ equal education in Pakistan. The Pakistani government adopted a policy for educational rights for boys and girls __(7)__. The Malala Fund was started to help girls __(8)__ education. In 2014, Malala won the Nobel Peace Prize. At seventeen, she was the youngest person __(9)__ to receive this honor.
In her UN speech, Malala delivered this message to the world: “__(10)__ us pick up our books and pens. They are our most powerful weapons. One child, one teacher, one book, and one pen can change the world!”
（ ）(1) (A) wore (B) wear (C) wearing (D) worn （ ）(2) (A) in (B) off (C) out (D) toward
（ ）(3) (A) that (B) what (C) which (D) when
（ ）(4) (A) controlling (B) was controlling (C) controlled (D) be controlled
（ ）(5) (A) was familiar (B) got started (C) became known (D) remained uncertain （ ）(6) (A) stayed in (B) called for (C) ran into (D) turned into
（ ）(7) (A) liking (B) alike (C) like (D) likely （ ）(8) (A) by (B) as (C) for (D) through （ ）(9) (A) never (B) until (C) then (D) ever
（ ）(10) (A) Let (B) Make (C) Leave (D) Require
4. On a day at the beach with his friends in 1995, David Wagner was involved in an accident
that changed his life forever. David and his friends were throwing a Frisbee. The Frisbee was thrown __(1)__ the ocean. David attempted to chase it __(2)__ the danger. _ _(3)__, he was lifted up into the air by a huge wave. __(4)__ seconds, he landed on his head.
David lost the use of his legs and only had partial use of his hands. He was __(5)__ to spend the rest of his life in a wheelchair. However, his doctors believe d that playing table tennis would give him a good chance __(6)__ full use of both hands. It quickly became clear that he was very talented at the sport, and he was keen to show the world __(7)__. As he recovered, he gradually moved from the ping-pong table to a regular tennis court. Hungry __(8)__ success, he began playing competitive wheelchair tennis in 1999.
Ever since, David has slowly __(9)__ his way to the top of his sport. He has now won six medals at the Paralympics (the Olympics for athletes with disabilities). In addition, he __(10)__ as a motivational speaker for other athletes and people with disabilities. His story of battling against the odds enables him to inspire others.
（ ）(1) (A) down (B) on (C) toward (D) around
（ ）(2) (A) thanks to (B) in spite of (C) rather than (D) according to （ ）(3) (A) Suddenly (B) Fortunately (C) Obviously (D) Actually （ ）(4) (A) Over (B) About (C) Between (D) Within
（ ）(5) (A) buried (B) forced (C) destroyed (D) prevented
（ ）(6) (A) recovered (B) recovering (C) recovers (D) to recover
（ ）(7) (A) what he could do (B) how could he do (C) what could he do (D) how he could do
（ ）(8) (A) in (B) from (C) for (D) through （ ）(9) (A) had (B) made (C) got (D) stood
（ ）(10) (A) worked (B) had worked (C) was working (D) has worked
5. The Taliban is a religious and political organization. It was founded __(1)__ Afghanistan, a
country in south-central Asia. Between 1996 and 2001, most of Afghanistan was __(2)__ Taliban rule. Taliban leaders enforced* strict religious laws to be obeyed by men and women __(3)__. The beliefs of members of the Taliban are based on Islam, Afghanistan ’s most popular religion. The movement first __(4)__ the world’s attention in 1994. They invited students from around Afghanistan to join their cause. __(5)__, with the added strength of so many students, the Taliban held considerable power during Afghanistan ’s Civil War. Throughout the next few years, the Taliban further grew in strength. The news __(6)__ the movement now ruled over mo st of the country spread internationally.
In September of 2001, an Islamic organization called Al -Qaeda, which had strong links with the Taliban, __(7)__ an air-based attack on the Twin Towers, the two tallest buildings in New York City at the time. It was an attack that __(8)__ could have expec ted. Al-Qaeda had a safe base in Afghanistan. Therefore, the US government believed __(9)__ Al -Qaeda could be defeated only through superior power. In addition, the U.S. government wished to restore* the
people’s right __(10)__ personal freedom in Afghanistan. They decided to invade Afghanistan. This eventually brought down the Taliban government.
（ ）(1) (A) at (B) in (C) on (D) with （ ）(2) (A) by (B) with (C) under (D) to （ ）(3) (A) alone (B) apart (C) alike (D) away
（ ）(4) (A) attracted (B) affected (C) confused (D) delighted （ ）(5) (A) Similarly (B) Unfortunately (C) However (D) Thus （ ）(6) (A) which (B) that (C) what (D) how
（ ）(7) (A) cut off (B) turned out (C) carried out (D) paid off （ ）(8) (A) none (B) neither (C) little (D) much
（ ）(9) (A) what (B) that (C) which (D) how （ ）(10) (A) from (B) in (C) with (D) to
6. My name is Malala. I grew up __(1)__ northern Pakistan. In 2008, the Taliban controlled
the area and didn’t allow girls to go to school. __(2)__ a hundred girls ’ schools were destroyed. I was one of the lucky few who continued with studies. My father wanted me to stay in school, even though many girls my age had already __(3)__ married.
I began fighting for women’s education because I had the belief that girls should be allowed to go to school. I also began writing blogs for the BBC about life in a society ruled by the
Taliban. When my story became __(4)__, the Taliban tried to kill me. Miraculously, I survived the shooting. This event drew the world’s attention and made the Pakistani government accept equal educational rights for boys and girls. __(5)__ the age of seventeen, I received the Nobel Peace Prize for my fight for girls’ education. Today, I still believe in the importance of
empowering girls through pens and books. （ ）(1) (A) with (B) on (C) at (D) in
（ ）(2) (A) Except (B) Over (C) Despite (D) Instead of （ ）(3) (A) grew (B) turned (C) got (D) went
（ ）(4) (A) known (B) distracted (C) confusing (D) typical （ ）(5) (A) On (B) From (C) At (D) Through
7. The starting gun starts the race with a loud bang. As the UK ’s Derek Redmond starts
running, the crowd believes he can win. Training and dedication have gotten him to this __(1)__ Olympic race. He wants a gold medal, but he missed the last Olympics __(2)__ an injury. Now this is his moment. Suddenly, his leg muscles are __(3)__. His right hamstring is completely torn, and he collapses to the ground. He has now lost __(4)__ the race __(4)__ his dream. Medical staff members rush to his side, but Derek, __(5)__, stands. He hops __(6)__ the finish line. Derek’s father runs __(7)__ security guards and officials. No one can __(8)__ him __(8)__ helping his son. He puts his arm around Derek and says, “You don’t have to do this, son!” “Dad, I have to finish this!” is all __(9)__ Derek replies. Arm in arm, the two men struggle to ward the finish line. Pride, courage, and a father ’s love carry them through as 65,000 people watch one of __(10)__ in Olympic history. The spectators have seen someone fall and rise again —despite the disappointment, despite the pain. They have seen the he art of a champion.
（ ）(1) (A) four hundred meter (B) four-hundred meter (C) four-hundred-meter (D) four-hundred-meters
（ ）(2) (A) because (B) although (C) due to (D) in spite of （ ）(3) (A) on fire (B) in season (C) out of order (D) in full flow （ ）(4) (A) either; or (B) neither; nor (C) both; and (D) all; but
（ ）(5) (A) with delight (B) on the go (C) in tears (D) out of curiosity
（ ）(6) (A) inward (B) toward (C) on (D) with （ ）(7) (A) after (B) past (C) up (D) down
（ ）(8) (A) rest; against (B) push; against (C) protect; from (D) prevent; from （ ）(9) (A) that (B) when (C) who (D) which
（ ）(10) (A) great moment (B) greater moment (C) the greatest moments (D) the greater moment
8. It’s the moment I’ve been waiting for. After years of trainin g, I’m finally competing in the
Olympics four-hundred-meter race. The starting gun sounds, and I __(1)__. I feel that I have a good chance __(2)__ the race.
At the halfway point, I begin to race ahead of the others. Suddenly, I feel a sharp pain in my leg. As I fall to the ground, I see them all racing past me. In horror, I realize now I __(3)__ the race.
Still, a voice in my head tells me to keep __(4)__, so I manage to stand up. As I move ahead, I feel an arm around me. It’s my father! __(5)__ tears in his eyes he says, “You don’t have to do this, son! You’re already a champion.” I tell him that I must finish, so arm in arm we make it to the finish line.
（ ）(1) (A) give up (B) take off (C) take action (D) come in （ ）(2) (A) to winning (B) won (C) winning (D) of winning （ ）(3) (A) lose (B) was losing (C) have lost (D) am lost （ ）(4) (A) going (B) to go (C) go (D) gone
（ ）(5) (A) Of (B) With (C) Between (D) Through 二、文意選填(2 小題)
9. (A) however (B) controlled (C) policy (D) established (E) in fact
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Do you know much about the country of Pakistan? Pakistan used to be a part of India. India was __①__ by England for over 150 years. Pakistan was first __ ②__ when the British left India. __③__, it was created to ensure that Muslims* had a safe place to live. __④__, many Muslims were killed trying to reach Pakistan from India, and Hindus* were also killed trying to reach India from Pakistan. The government of Pakistan has a __ ⑤__ of following the rules of the Muslim religion. Today Pakistan has a population that is too large, and there is poverty in many regions. Women have equal education rights, but many young women still do not attend school. There are many organizations working to improve the lives of people in Pakistan.
註：Muslim 穆斯林 Hindu 印度教徒
①________ ②________ ③________ ④________ ⑤________
10. (A) success (B) but (C) strength (D) dedicated (E) painful
James Blake is an African-American tennis player. He is known for his __①__ and speed on the tennis court. As a child he had a back probl em, but that never stopped him from playing tennis. In his twenties, he became a world-famous player, __②__ in 2004, he lost almost everything. While practicing, he had a __③__ fall and broke his neck. Somehow he recovered, but then his father died in the same year, and he faced other health problems. Blake refused to give up and __ ④__ himself to training. The next year, he won many games, and his __⑤__ continued for many years. At one point, he was even ranked the number one American singles player. Althou gh Blake stopped playing in 2013, he will always be remembered for his achievements.
