彰化縣私立精誠中學 103 學年度第一學期第二次段考英文科高一試題
試題卷共 4 頁Multiple Choice (15%)
1. ( ) Brian’s grandfather to take him to the zoo, but he died before he could keep it.
(A)damaged (B)promised (C)relaxed (D)screamed
2. ( ) Wendy is to people’s feelings and often helps those who are in need. (A)imaginative (B)active (C)representative (D)sensitive
3. ( ) Jane is to find that she isn’t any thinner after three months of exercise. (A)disappointed (B)published (C)selected (D) received
4. ( ) Jay made some about Sherry’s book to let her know why it wasn’t popular.
(A)comments (B)traits (C)purses (D) records 5. ( ) Laziness and lack of confidence will failure.
(A) ask for (B) fall for (C) tend to (D) lead to
6. ( ) Yoko is a Japanese woman. She is diligent, polite, and obedient. (A) mechanical (B)eager (C)fellow (D)typical 7. ( ) The beggar tried to me to give him money, but he failed.
(A)gain (B)trick (C)convince (D)update
8. ( ) Mark has lost for three days. Did he where he would go? (A)mention (B)control (C)steal (D)exhibit
9. ( ) Because of the strike, the team owner decided to the professional players with a group of amateur ones.
(A) spread (B)replace (C)correspond (D)predict
10. ( ) A good camping knife is a/an if you’re going to be hiking in a heavily forested region.
(A)custom (B)action (C)solution (D)necessity
11. ( ) The word is used to describe someone who drifts from place to place or job to job without a sense of direction or purpose.
(A) wonder (B)reach (C)wander (D)invent 12. ( ) Nelson tried to after making a huge mistake.
(A)chin up (B)light up (C)pick up (D)turn up
13. ( ) The plant cannot sunlight directly.
(A)be familiar with (B)be exposed to (C)be aware of (D)be eager to 14. ( ) This printer is most computers.
(A)compatible with (B)crowded with (C)addicted to (D)allergic to 15. ( ) The drought has this fertile land a desolated desert.
(A) turned; into (B)turned; off (C)turned; out (D)turned; over
Cloze (20%)
[A]Do you know there is a sad story behind every bright jack-o’-laterns? The story took place in Ireland, 16 the custom began. Long ago, a man 17 Jack enjoyed drinking with his friends and playing tricks on them. As time went by, no one wanted to be his friend any more. One day, the Devil appeared. Jack remembered in his purse 18 a silver cross, which would make the Devil lose all his power. He asked the Devil to transform himself into a coin so that he could pay for the drinks. In return, he promised to give the Devil anything he wanted. The Devil fell for the trick and thought he could get Jack’s soul later. Jack put the coin in the purse. The Devil lost all his power because he 19 next to the silver cross. He screamed angrily and wanted to get out of the purse. Jack said he would do so 20 the Devil promised not to take his soul. The Devil agreed. Once the purse was opened, the Devil was gone. After Jack’s death, his soul went to Heaven, but he was not welcome there. Then he went to Hell, and still, the Devil would not let him in, either. That’s why Jack wandered between Heaven and Hell forever.
16. (A) that (B) where (C) which (D) what 17. (A) names (B) naming (C) named (D) who named 18. (A) was (B) had (C) having (D) which was 19. (A) putting (B) was put (C) was putting (D) put 20. (A) though (B) since (C) before (D) if
[B]When you try to make friends with others, what do you usually talk about? Astrology may be a good choice. It is said that the Chaldeans were the first to look at the sky and recorded 21 they saw. In 1930, a newspaper predicted the life of Princess Margaret based on astrology. Because of this, people became interested in reading and learning about astrology. Like Princess Margaret, everyone has a star sign 22 to their birthday. Each sign belongs to one of the four categories: fire, earth, air, and water. People
23 under signs in the same category might share similar personality traits. Fire-sign people, for example, are often energetic. Famous examples include Winston Churchill and Napoleon Bonaparte. Most earth-sign people make plans and then take action. That
is 24 they often successfully reach their goals. Air-sign people, who are surrounded by friends, are often communicative. They always learn things from new experiences. Water-sign people are 25 and imaginative. They follow their hearts, not their minds. Astrology is interesting, isn’t it?
21. (A) in which (B) that (C) which (D) what
22. (A) corresponded (B)corresponding (C) corresponds (D) that corresponding 23. (A) which born (B) are born (C) born (D) be born
24. (A) how (B) what (C) why (D) which
25. (A) sensitive (B) sensation (C)sensible (D) sensory
[C]Necessity is the mother of invention. Many things are invented to 26 people’s need. Inventions not only solve people’s problems but change people’s life. Take a Taiwanese inventor for instance. Teng Hung-chi, who worked as a mechanic in a factory, was using the bathroom there one day. He did not want to touch the faucet with his dirty hand. “If
I 27 my hand without touching the faucet, it 27 great,” he thought. With this idea in mind, Teng worked hard and finally, at the age of seventeen, he invented a faucet controlled by a built-in sensing device. Another great invention is the Post-it note,
28 inventors are Art Fry and Spencer silver. One day, Silver made a very weak glue when he experimented with several chemicals. Though it was weak, he believed the glue could be useful. Fry, who worked with Silver, 29 the idea of using this weak glue on a piece of paper. In this way, the Post-it note was born and has been a success. Next time you have a problem, try to solve it 30 your own. If you try hard enough, maybe you will become another great inventor.
26. (A) make (B) mate (C) mean (D) meet
27. (A) washed ; was (B) washes ; is (C) washed ; would be (D) washes ; will be 28. (A) whom (B) who (C) whose (D) which
29. (A) lit up with (B) came up with (C) summed up with (D) looked up with 30. (A) by (B) of (C) on (D) at
[D]I cannot remember the last time I updated my blog. Since I 31 a high school student, I have been too busy to do it often. I have to study different subjects 32
Chinese, English, and math.There are also tests and homework every day. I often think that I am going crazy with so much to study. 33 the coming of the midterms next week, I will not be able to update my blog for a while. This makes me a little sad. Let me tell you
34 a typical school day is like. By seven o’clock I have to be out of the door so there is no time for breakfast. This is why I feel weak every morning. I stay in school until five. Then I spend five hours at cram school. Though I am always tired when I come home, my parents want me to study more. I am tired of all these things, and all I want is relaxation. There are so many things I want to do. I want to play the guitar, which I haven’t touched for a long time. I want to make friends. Though I am tired and busy, luckily, I can share my happiness and sadness 35 you on my blog. It is a great way for me to express how I feel. I will keep on writing, and I hope you keep on reading my blog.
31. (A) becomes (B) become (C) became (D) becoming 32. (A) including (B) include (C) inclusive (D) included 33. (A) In spite of (B) Thanks to (C) Because of (D) In addition to 34. (A) what (B) which (C)that (D) how
35. (A) at (B) about (C) of (D) with
Match (10%)
[A] 選出文意最合適的片語，每片語限用一次。
(A) at the risk of (B) are accustomed to (C) at the expense of (D) is different from (E) associate with (AB) are afraid of (AC) is composed of (AD) are allergic to 36. ( ) One should not benefit oneself others.
37. ( ) I don’t want to that kind of selfish person.
38. ( ) John’s family his parents, John himself, his little brother and a dog. 39. ( ) Lots of westerners having coffee for breakfast.
40. ( ) Some people can’t eat seafood because they animals with shells.
[B]依句意選出正確的動詞時態：
(A) reads (B) will read (C) was reading (D) read (E) have read
41. ( ) Bill a poem when his girlfriend called her.
42. ( ) Daisy a book that she had bought in a bookstore earlier that day. 43. ( ) If Dad gets up on time, he newspapers before going to work. 44. ( ) The more one , the more knowledgeable he or she may become. 45. ( ) It’s dark outside. I can’t believe I this novel for a whole day.
Reading Comprehension (24%)
[A] “Look out!”- “Oh, no! I’m hit!” Bright red liquid is running down your shirt. You’re dead! This is paintball, an exciting “kill or be killed” action game. Paintgun were originally use by US forest workers to mark trees. When in the 1980s a few foresters shot guns at each other for fun, the game of paintball was born.
Soon rules were made, and paintball developed into a team game. In an area, such as a field or a wood, two teams try to capture each other’s flag, without getting shot. A player firing a paintgun hopes the small paint “bullet” will hit his enemy. If it does, the bullet brusts like a small ballon, leaving a red paint splash mark. The hit player is then “dead,” and is out of the match. It’s a little like “hide and seek,” but with shooting skills required. Players must wear protective goggles over their eyes and ear-covers, to prevent injury to these areas.
Because the game develops teamwork and shooting skills, professionals such as the police and the army now train using special kinds of paintball games. For example, one team may be terrorists in a building, and the other may be policemen on the street.
Paintball has now reached Taiwan. So if anyone asks you for a game of paintball, have fun, but be sure to wear the protective gear. Oh- and watch your back!
46.( ) Which of the following items is NOT used in a paintball (A) Red paint in the bullets (B) Teamflags (C) Ballons (D) Protective glasses
47. ( ) According to the passage, the paintgun functioned in the beginning as . (A) a training tool in the army (B) a marking tool used by foresters (C) a wood cutting tool (D) a shooting gun in hunting
48.( ) What is TRUE about the game of paintball?
(A) It is a game played either by individuals or by a group of players
(B) Once a player gets shot, the opponent team hides him/her in their base (C) It’s better to have this game in an open field, like on the street
(D) A good game requires some extent of professional shooting skills. 49.( ) What is the author’s opinion about paintball?
(A) It can be enjoyable if players use proper equipment (B) It is a game suitable for people of all ages
(C) It will soon be used by criminals as a weapon (D) It is a violent and uneducational game about killing.
[B]Doctors are worried that Taiwanese children are becoming fatter and unhealthier. They give two main reasons for the increasing numbers of overweight youngsters.
Firstly, they have a poor diet. High calorie Western style “fast food” and sugar-filled soft drinks have become popular in Taiwan. Kids enjoy eating fatty food such as McDonald’s burgers and KFC’s fried chicken. Thy also like to drink sodas such as Coca Cola and Pepsi, which contain a lot of weight-adding sugar.
Secondly, young people have a less active lifestyle than before. Children have to study hard in school and at home, which means they have less time to go out to do exercise. It is more convenient for them to spend their free time just playing computer games, or as “couch potatoes” watching TV. As a result of this inactivity, the extra calories in their diet are making children even fatter.
Overweight and unfit youngsters will have major health problems as adults. A high fat and sugar diet makes people more likely to get cancer. Too much body fat can cause people as young as forty to have heart attacks, and too much sugar can cause diabetes and heart diseases. Therefore, doctors are advising the government, parents and schools to educate children about good eating habits, and the benefits of regular exercise. However, this is easier said than done. Taiwan has joined the world’s rich nations, and is experiencing the same health problems as Western countries. It seems that people are getting wealthier, but not healthier.
50. ( ) The passage gives information mainly about . (A) why Taiwanese youngsters are becoming fitter
(B) why the age of heart disease patients is going down
(C) what causes the health problems among the Taiwanese youngsters (D) what has changed Taiwanese people’s diet habits in recent years.
51. ( ) which of the following reason is not mentioned in the passage that causes weight problem.
(A) meat and potatoes (B) high-fat burgers
(C) sugar-added beverages (D) little physical movement
52. ( ) The above passage suggests that the Taiwanese young people . (A) are too inactive in studying
(B) have too many activities that distract them (C) prefer computer games to watching TV (D) study too hard to go out for sports
53. ( ) Which of the following is true based on this passage?
(A) Taiwan is a wealthy country and people have a healthy diet
(B) Most rich countries similarly have the overweight and health problems. (C) In modern times once people get over forty, the risk of heart disease increase (D) More education is needed to teach young people eating manners
[C] Every four years, fans of football, or “soccer,” as it is better known in America, look forward to the sport’s most important international tournament—the World Cup. The 2014 World Cup, which was hosted by Brazil, lived up to everyone’s expectations, with an exiting final match that saw Germany defeat Argentina 1-0 inovertime to take home the championship.
This year’s World Cup was certainly full of many memorable moments. Some of the highlights included the strong play of the United States soccer team. Traditionally one of the weaker teams in the tournament, this year’s US team surprised everyone by making it to the round of 16. Although they were defeated 2-1 in overtime by the Belgian team, the amazing performance by the bald, bearded US goalkeeperTimHoward earned worldwide praise, especially with his record-setting 16 saves.
One of the most shocking memories was Brazil’s unbelievable 7-1 defeat to Germany in the semi-finals. Not only did Brazil have the home-field advantage, but it was also considered one of the strongest teams in the tournament. The humiliating loss to Germany stunned the entire country, with many Brazilian fans openly weeping over this unexpected and humbling rout.
Another startling World Cup moment that many will remember was the infamous biting incident involving Uruguay’sLuis Suarez. Suarez, known for his unorthodox playing style, was reported to have bit Italy’s Giorgio Chiellini during Uruguay’s 1-0 victory over Italy. Later, Suarez apologized and promised never to bite another player again, but FIFA ended up banning him from all football for four months.
World Cup fever certainly was evident in Taiwan, with many people staying up very late —or waking up very early—to watch the matches. Because of the time difference, most World Cup matches started after midnight, with many only kicking off at 3 a.m. Bars and restaurants stayed open late, offering food and drink specials to those who assembled to watch the matches.
Interestingly, Taiwan was also a World Cup winner, thanks to its expertise in polyethyleneterephthalate (PET), which uses recycled plastic to make a comfortable, sweat-absorbent material. Taiwanese textile companies were responsible for the PET materials used in the World Cup uniforms of 10 national teams. According to some reports, Taiwan’s textile companies enjoy a 70 percent market share of the US$40 billion PET recycled clothing sector.
All in all, the 2014 World Cup was one of the best in recent history, with an exciting final match, many highlights, a few lowlights, and plenty for people in Taiwan to cheer about.
54.( ) According to the passage, the host country of the 2014 World Cup is ________ and the winner of it is ________.
(A) Uruguay; Italy (B) England; Argentina (C) Brazil; Germany (D) Netherlands; United States
(A) People gathered at night bars or pubs to watch the games together. (B) Fans stayed up late or got up very early to watch the live broadcast on TV. (C) The specially made sportswear and soccer balls were sold out overnight. (D) Restaurants stayed open late to accommodate world cup fans.
56.( ) What could we know from the passage about Luis Suarez? (A) He is a member of the Belgian National Soccer Team. (B) The way he plays soccer is hard to be accepted by FIFA. (C) His biting in the game usually leads his team to victories. (D) He never feels sorry for what he has done on the field.
57.( ) Which of the following is FALSE about the World Cup uniforms made in Taiwan? (A) The raw materials of these clothes are recycled PET containers.
(B) They will bring a fortune around US$28 billion to Taiwanese companies. (C) They are comfortable, sweat-absorbent, and environment-friendly. (D) More than half of the World Cup players wear them on the field.
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