彰化縣私立精誠中學 108 學年度第一學期第三次段考 高一英文科試題
I. Vocabulary (15%)
( ) 1. To avoid being interrupted by too many while you’re binge-watching, just download this application.
(A) competitions (B) contrasts (C) communities (D) commercials
( ) 2. Upon learning that her house was burnt down, she was seen to tears over her great loss.
(A) capture (B) shed (C) permit (D) pollute
( ) 3. These tiny creatures are hardly to the naked eyes, so please observe them through the microscope.
(A) visible (B) detailed (C) visual (D) aware
( ) 4. Our automobile is expanding. Some vehicles are even exported to foreign countries.
(A) association (B) conservation (C) industry (D) opinion
( ) 5. A torrent of rain suddenly came down and caused great to the field. (A) damage (B) association (C) effort (D) permission
( ) 6. The boss accused her of taking of the company too much, and she was thus sacked off.
(A) strategies (B) delivery (C) aspects (D) advantage
( ) 7. My view is to yours. Just as the saying goes, “ great minds think alike.” (A) familiar (B) competitive (C) similar (D) sensitive
( ) 8. He is a young inventor with high . Most of his innovative ideas are greatly admired by the public.
(A) prevention (B) potential (C) purchase (D) permission
( ) 9. The twins look to each other. It’s hard to tell who is the elder sister. (A) identical (B) eventual (C) liable (D) supposed
( ) 10. The beauty of Taiwan which is beyond is waiting for you to explore, discover and then appreciate.
(A) description (B) innocence (C) awareness (D) similarity
( ) 11. Having dwelled in this community for years, he is quite with all the neighbors and his living surroundings.
(A) astonished (B) adapted (C) absorbed (D) acquainted
( ) 12. I’m strongly to discriminating against others based on their races and religions. All humans should be treated equally.
(A) supposed (B) opposed (C) inferior (D) accustomed
( ) 13. They us to take part in their strike on the street this Friday to express their anger and dissatisfaction.
(A) deliver (B) blame (C) urge (D) benefit
( ) 14. The generous is willing to offer a huge amount of money to financially support your construction project.
(A) sponsor (B) effort (C) disaster (D) cancer
( ) 15. The model you are fond of various colors. Which do you prefer?
(A) stands for (B) comes across (C) pays off (D) comes in
II. Grammar (5%)
( ) 16. The little girl was heard a brisk and lovely melody. (A) sing (B) to sing (C) sang (D) being sung ( ) 17. Let the task in no time, or Mom will get mad.
(A) complete (B) completed (C) to complete (D) be completed ( ) 18. In order to make herself , she speaks in plain English.
(A) understood (B) understand (C) to understand (D) be understood ( ) 19. Which sentence is grammatically wrong?
(A) It is reported that there are hundreds of people dying from the diseases. (B) He is said to have been a stingy man when he was little.
(C) The paper ought to inspect several times before the deadline.
(D) A tragic air crash occurred early this year, which claimed hundreds of people’s lives. ( ) 20. Which sentence is grammatically correct?
(A) It costs effort to achieve your goal. So, spend time working on it.
(B) We aim to make the customers know where can they purchase the cheapest goods. (C) You should have all these bags pack tidily, or they’ll stink after the weekend.
(D) When it comes to decorating the Christmas tree, the kids become extremely excited.
III. Cloze (20%)
I.
To satisfy your hunger at midnight, you enter a nearby convenience store and pick up some items. A few minutes later, you walk out 21 a whole bag full of sweets and beverages 22 you never even thought of buying. In fact, convenience stores use certain techniques to make you experience this sudden urge to shop. One of these is to follow the “eye level is buy level” rule. That is, the more obvious the products are, the 23 it is for shoppers to notice and pay for them. Thus, clever shop owners usually place their most profitable items at the average shoppers’ eye level, 24 they’re most likely to 25 . 26 eye-catching strategy is to promote impulse purchase of small items, 27 candy bars, which are placed near cash registers. Since customers are lining up to check out, these items can easily be grabbed and 28 to their shopping baskets on impulse. A third one is to make shoppers spend more time in stores so that they 29 more money, too. That’s the reason why shops set up bar-style seating or dining areas to make customers stay inside longer.
( ) 21. (A) and carried (B) carry (C) carrying (D) to carry ( ) 22. (A) that (B) what (C) of which (D) where ( ) 23. (A) easiest (B) easy (C) easier (D) more easily ( ) 24. (A) which (B) what (C) where (D) whose ( ) 25. (A) see (B) be seen (C) seeing (D) seen
( ) 26. (A) The other (B) Other (C) Another (D) Still others ( ) 27. (A) included (B) include (C) inclusive (D) including ( ) 28. (A) added (B) add (C) adding (D) to add
( ) 29. (A) take (B) cost (C) spend (D) pay for
We have a family tradition on Christmas. That is, we place a white envelop in the branches of our Christmas tree every year. It all started because of my husband, who hated the commercial aspects of Christmas. He felt all the shopping and 30 overshadowed the true value of the holiday, so I was thinking about giving him a different celebration that year. A few weeks before Christmas, I went to my son’s game. During the game, I suddenly realized 31 give my husband for Christmas. The team my son’s school was competing against 32 no sponsor. Learning this, my husband felt upset about them. Later that afternoon, I went to a sporting goods store, bought all the outfits they needed, and had them 33 to those kids. I put this secret in the white envelope and hid it in the tree. The next morning, 34 he
discovered it, his smile lit up the room. Right then and there, we made up our minds to make this an annual tradition. It became the thing 35 look forward to Christmas the most. Every year, our children couldn’t wait to open the white envelope 36 in the branches of the Christmas tree.
To my sorrow, my husband 37 from cancer last year. When Christmas came around, I was still 38 sad that I was barely able to put up the Christmas tree. Yet, on Christmas Eve, I still placed the white envelope in the branches. The next morning, I was surprised. In the branches of the tree 39 . We 40 up this tradition ever since. It’ll be passed on from generation to generation.
( ) 30. (A) giving-gift (B) given-gift (C) gift-giving (D) gift-given ( ) 31. (A) how to (B) what to (C) how should (D) what I can ( ) 32. (A) had (B) having (C) which had (D) to have ( ) 33. (A) deliver (B) delivery (C) to be delivered (D) delivered ( ) 34. (A) as soon as (B) while (C) upon (D) whereas
( ) 35. (A) made us (B) what we (C) which we (D) what made us ( ) 36. (A) sitting (B) which sitting (C) sat (D) that sits
( ) 37. (A) passed out (B) put out (C) passed away (D) put off ( ) 38. (A) such (B) so (C) too (D) enough
( ) 39. (A) sat them (B) sat three more white envelopes (C) three more white envelopes sat (D) sat they
( ) 40. (A) have kept (B) keep (C) kept (D) were keeping
IV. Fill in the blanks (10%)
(A) details (B) effort (C) forms (D) whether (E) permission (AB) aims (BC) whereas (CD) associated (DE) being (AE) rather than
Speaking of graffiti, some love it, 41 others hate it. The question is 42 graffiti is a form of art or just a mess. For some people, it is apparently art. First, it takes time and hard work to create. Graffiti artists start by sketching and drawing an outline, and then they fill in colors and add 43 . The only difference is that it is painted on walls 44 on paper. Second, like other art 45 , graffiti is about expressing people’s feelings and 46 creative. Take one of Banksy’s pieces as an example. A young boy places a flower into a soldier’s gun. It
47 to call attention to the need for positive change in the world. Yet, others consider it visual pollution. It makes cities messy. What’s more, most graffiti is done without 48 . It takes money as well as 49 to get rid of it. What’s worse, it’s believed that graffiti is 50 with
criminal activity.
V. Structure (5%)
(A) That way, he could start working on a documentary.
(B) It was through reading these articles that he realized some of his photos actually were proofs of man-made pollution and damage.
(C) This is where the deepest meaning and value of the it lies.
(D) He was firstly an aerial photographer who worked for the government taking aerial photos.
(E) He determined that he must do something to make people more aware of environmental issues.
Mr. Chi Po-lin, the late director of the documentary Beyond Beauty: Taiwan from Above, didn’t start with films. 51 Like other photographers, what he wanted to capture was grand natural scenery. Things took a turn in 1998 when his photographs attracted the attention of The Earth Geographic Monthly and were put in their articles. 52 After that, he no longer looked only for what was pretty, but what the island really looked like. In 2009, Typhoon Morakot struck Taiwan. Soon after the sky cleared, he flew through the disaster areas and was horrified. What he saw tore at his heart. He started to think about how to prevent such tragedies from occurring again. 53 As a result, he quit his job and gave up his pension. 54 After four hundred hours of shooting in the air, he completed his masterpiece, Beyond Beauty. This impressive film manages not only to celebrate Taiwan’s spectacular beauty but to contract it with the destruction humans bring to nature. 55
VI. Reading comprehension (30%)
I.
Understanding and implementing effective selling strategies is essential for businesses of all sizes. It will influence whether customers decide to make a purchase from you or your competitor. Below are some strategies a company might use:
Know Your Product
If you don't know the features and benefits of the product or service you're selling, you won't be able to answer customer questions or handle objections. Familiarize yourself with products and services you sell by reading their accompanying marketing brochures and sales letters, by testing the product or service and by asking your manager questions about a given product.
Show, Don't Tell
When customers can explore products or services, they can get a better idea of how they fit into their lives. This also makes the sales process run smoother. If you own an ice cream shop, you can offer product samples. If you offer online time management solutions to
entrepreneurs, you can grant them trial access to the program.
Understand Your Target Customer
If you have knowledge of your target customers, you can readily identify their needs and help them find solutions. Each company has an ideal client it wants to target and acquire.
Characteristics such as age, income level, marital status, education level, geographical location, hobbies and interests help companies pinpoint their markets.
Price Competitively
You don't have to make your prices lower than or on a par with your competitors. You may choose to price yours higher, but you must ensure that you can ensure the value in paying more for what you offer. Value-added benefits might include an extended warranty or lifetime guarantee, your level of expertise or the quality of your products.
( ) 56. Who might have more interests in reading the above strategies? (A) Those who are going to make big purchases in a shopping mall. (B) Those who are in charge of employing new staff for a company. (C) Those who are analyzing how to be a wise customer.
(D) Those who earns money by selling their products or services. ( ) 57. Which strategy is not suggested above?
(A) Keep your prices as low as possible.
(B) Provide free samples for consumers to grab a bite of it. (C) Target at a specific group of people.
(D) Know how to back up your products.
( ) 58. Speaking of target customers, which feature is not referred to? (A) Where they live.
(B) What the person’s highest level of formal schooling is. (C) How much they earn every month.
(D) Whether they are males or females.
( ) 59. According to the above strategies, what can you do to become more familiar with the product you’re selling?
(A) By purchasing it in bulk .
(B) By practicing introducing it to your friends. (C) By reading through its advertisements. (D) By associating it with something you know.
II.
Chi Po-lin was an aerial photographer in the civil service and he quit his job to turn his eye on the state of things in Taiwan in his first film. Beyond Beauty has won the Golden Horse Award for Best Documentary. Chi has weightier issues on his mind and, in fact, the
destructive impact of rampant tourism comes in for its share of criticism. From above looking down, one sees not just beauty, but also a ravaged landscape. He shows us the destructive force of landslides and makes a persuasive case that the increased frequency of natural
disasters is the result of human development. Cutting roads into mountains makes it more convenient to transport goods and holiday-makers, but doing so disrupts the natural flow of water. Because money talks, trees are cut down so that cash crops such as betel nut, tea and cabbage can be grown. Soil becomes loose. Newly developed roads and resorts lie in the shadow of looming tragedy.
To his credit, Chi does not harangue. Instead, what comes through is genuine love for the land and the pain and indignation of seeing it thoughtlessly scarred. Beauty still exists, but it has to be protected and respected instead of being trampled on in the name of reckless progress. He also acknowledges that this is not a simple issue because the conflicts between environmental protection and human’s development are not easy to solve. The documentary ends on a note of hope as it singles out individuals who are trying to make a difference in the way they work with the land. As word spreads, hopefully this will further raise awareness and maybe, just maybe, mark the turning of the tide.
( ) 60. Where are you more likely to see the above article?
(A) From a film review. (B) From a feedback of the photo exhibition. (C) From a scientific report. (D) From the trailer of a tragedy.
( ) 61. Which human’s destructive activity is not mentioned? (A) Humans construct roads by cutting into the mountains. (B) Humans deforest to plant profitable crops.
(C) Humans build resorts to develop tourism.
(D) Humans build more reservoirs to save water for daily use. ( ) 62. What’s Chi’s attitude toward the environmental issue?
(A) He believes Taiwan’s beauty is still there as long as it’s respected and protected. (B) He considers it easy to be fully solved when the government takes the lead. (C) He is satisfied with the award and the popularity the documentary gains. (D) He thinks it’s hopeless as long as humans still exist on Earth.
III.
What is the meaning of Christmas? It all depends. For many, Christmas has lost its true meaning: just an excuse for retails to sell their merchandise to consumers who feel pressure to give people expensive gifts, such as iPhones or bottles of luxurious perfume. Yet, it turns out that they don’t really need them at all. For many children, Christmas means Santa Claus visiting on Christmas eve, placing gifts under the Christmas tree. For other children,
Christmas is a time to doubt the existence of Santa.
For me, despite the stress, the materialism, and the doubts of faith, I still believe in celebration. I still listen to Christmas Carols, put up the tree, perhaps attend a church service, watch shows and films with a Christmas theme, exchange of small gifts, and spend time with my elderly parents. Celebration nurtures the spiritual within us. Finding the real joy of Christmas comes not in the rushing to the mall, purchasing more gifts. Nor is it uncovered by trying to make Christmas the perfect celebration. We discover joy when we learn to savor the particulars of the Christmas season. Savoring requires us to stop and be mindful, to
and peace to others. “Christmas is neither a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas.” ( ) 63. What is the more likely to be the title of this article?
(A) The perfect Christmas celebration (B) The true meaning of Christmas
(C) The special offers on Christmas shopping (D) The unexpected Christmas present ( ) 64. According to the article, which one is true?
(A) People receive what they need on Christmas. (B) Celebration is still necessary.
(C) Preparing Christmas gifts for others is pleasant. (D) He dislikes celebrating Christmas.
( ) 65. What’s not mentioned in the article?
(A) The reason why some kids doubt the existence of Santa. (B) The ways how people celebrate Christmas.
(C) The parts that make people lose the meaning of Christmas. (D) The ways how he spends his Christmas.
( ) 66. For the author, which’s not the key elements of the real spirit of Christmas? (A) Goodwill to others. (B) A state of mind.
(C) A good purchase. (D) Our senses.
IV.
Using striking stencil art and profound imagery, Banksy has captured the interest of art lovers, activists, and graffiti artists around the globe. By displaying art in crowded cities across the world, Banksy puts social and political issues in our face. His pieces force us to stop and think—something that we often avoid doing in our day-to-day lives. Below are three of them:
1. Don’t let others deter you.
This Boston piece, one of Banksy’s most famous, takes yet another swing in the name of
disappointed idealism. Many of us feel forced to give up our dreams. We never pursue them due to financial burdens or other hardships. This may serve as a wakeup call for those of us who’ve been asleep. Ultimately, we should follow our dream, regardless of outside discouragement.
2. Utilize kindness.
This London piece of a protester throwing a bouquet of flowers may be Banksy’s most famous piece thus far. The remarkable idea behind this piece is the use of unexpected
weapons. The protester fights not with a grenade or other harmful device, but with an innocent bouquet of
flowers. This suggests we may be able to get more done by negotiating kindly, not malevolently.
3. Everyone’s got skeletons.
This rather humorous scene is one of Banksy’s
most famous pieces, painted in Bristol, England. Along with the idea that we’ve all got some things to hide, this piece seems to warn us that things aren’t always what they seem. Don’t blindly believe everything you’re told, as someone’s dishonesty may be creating an illusion.
( ) 67. What’s the message the first graffiti wants to deliver? (A) We should stop dreaming, for they will not be realized. (B) Financial difficulties are hard to overcome.
(C) It’s time to wake up from our daydreams.
(D) No matter how tough the reality is, we should still stick to our dreams. ( ) 68. What is the best solution suggested in the second graffiti?
(A) Violence. (B) Destructive weapons. (C) Negotiation. (D) A grenade.
( ) 69. What can we learn from the third piece?
(A) Sometimes what we are told might not be the truth. (B) Always give others a helping hand when they’re in need. (C) We should learn to hide our skeletons.
(D) It’s just an illusion that the naked couple has cheated on her lover. ( ) 70. Is the author for or against graffiti?
(A) He remains neutral on this topic. (B) He disagrees with its existence.
(C) He regards it as a meaningless expression. (D) He holds a positive attitude toward it.
