台東高中 104 學年度第一學期第二次期中考高二英文試卷 適用班級：

台東高中 104 學年度第一學期第二次期中考高二英文試卷

適用班級：201、202、205、206、209 班級： 座號： 姓名：

I.

1. All girls are listening with their eyes wide open when told _____ to kill the evil witch and save the princess.

(A) how brave is the prince (B) how brave the prince is (C) however brave the prince (D) however brave is the prince 2. Nearly fifty percent of the students _____ agree that the programs is helpful.

(A) survey (B) surveying (C) surveyed (D) have surveyed

3. The general commanded that all the villagers _____ to safe places before the bombing began.

(A) evacuating (B) evacuated (C) be evacuated (D) evacuate

4. When Mr. Kite went to visit those birds again, he found the mother left the children _____.

(A) unfed (B) feed (C) to be fed (D) to feeding

5. We all believe that Jack can achieve whatever he wants _____ he makes up his mind.

(A) as soon as (B) as well as (C) as long as (D) so long

6. In New Zealand, you can find sheep _____ all over the hills but there is no shepherd in sight.

(A) striving (B) yelling (C) admiring (D) roaming

7. As the saying goes, “Your biggest _____ is yourself,” or to be specific, the limitations you put on yourself.

(A) opponent (B) companion (C) collision (D) scandal

8. Andrew is a(n) _____ teacher who has great passion for teaching and can inspire his students.

(A) distinctive (B) strenuous (C) punitive (D) enthusiastic

9. Many private colleges offer scholarships or other financial _____ to attract and encourage students to attend.

(A) setback (B) incentives (C) specimens (D) revelations

10. Feeling the strong _____ of the earthquake, I began to panic and searched for a nearby shelter to hide in

(A) culinary (B) frosting (C) layers (D) vibrations

II.

Traveling is always an eye-opening experience. __11__ the invention of the airplane, you can reach any country in a short time. Thus, learning to adapt your behavior in a foreign country is necessary __12__ you don’t offend the locals. For example, when traveling in Muslim countries, never raise your voice to make yourself __13__ or point directly at a person. If it is unavoidable, hold the palm flat and face upward, __14__

the fingers outstretched and gesturing toward the object. Besides, as for gift giving, do some research __15__. In Chinese culture, for instance, it is considered __16__ to give fans or clocks since their

pronunciations in Chinese are similar to “separation” and “holding a funeral” individually. As the old saying goes, “When in Rome, do as the Romans do.” __17__ you are unsure of how to behave, watch the locals and copy whatever they are doing.

11. (A) In spite of (B) Compared with (C) Thanks to (D) Because 12. (A) so that (B) with a view to (C) so as to (D) in fact

13. (A) understand (B) understood (C) understanding (D) to understand

14. (A) with (B) in (C) as (D) within

15. (A) in public (B) from culture to culture (C) on spot (D) in advance 16. (A) polite (B) critical (C) inappropriate (D) fantastic

17. (A) Wherever (B) Whoever (C) Whenever (D) However

A woman’s beauty once started a war. Helen was such a pretty woman that Paris, the Trojan prince took her away from Sparta. Helen’s husband, the Spartan king, then__18__ Troy. However, __19__ the king’s anger __19__ Paris’s love alone destroyed the great city of Troy. It was a result of a contest among three

goddesses.

Hera, Athena and Aphrodite were fighting for a golden apple. Zeus, the god of the sky, had Paris, the prince of Troy, __20__ who was the fairest one because __21__ didn’t want to get into trouble. All the three goddesses were so desperate to win the contest that each __22__ Paris a special reward for choosing her as

“the fairest.” Paris finally awarded the apple to Aphrodite, the goddess of love, __23__ winning the heart of Helen. The war, thus, began. Angry about Paris’s choice, Athena provided the key __24__ the Trojan War.

With Athena’s help, the Greeks eventually won the war.

18. (A) to start a war with (B) breaking out a war against (C) fought a war with (D) declared war on

19. (A) Either…or (B) Both…and (C) Neither…nor (D) Not…but

20. (A) to decide (B) decided (C) deciding (D) decide

21. (A) the former (B) the later (C) the latter (D) the one

22. (A) provided (B) promised (C) bribed (D) fulfilled

23. (A) when it comes to (B) in the hope of (C) coming across (D) in the hand of

24. (A) to winning (B) to win (C) of winning (D) of win

III.

More and more people nowadays are losing their sense of identity in a world overwhelmed by brand names. __25__ an item bears a brand name does affect people’s shopping choices. A recent survey

conducted found out that roughly forty percent of those questioned agreed that the brand was more crucial than __26__ other factors.

However, when people buy designer goods, they __27__ an image created by advertisers, and they just

want to signal their value or uniqueness through the value or uniqueness of the brand. What’s more,

purchasing designer goods enables them to hide __28__ an image created by others because they don’t have the __29__ to create their own image.

The impact of designer clothes __30__ the young seems to be more tremendous that that of any other type of clothing. __31__, a majority of teenagers who like to wear brand-name clothes express themselves by what they wear on the outside but not inside. They just don’t get at the fact that the money paid to buy designer clothes tends to __32__ exceed their cost.

(A)these days (B) behind (C) originality (D) buy into (E) whether or not

(AB) all (AC) far (AD) on

If you plan to visit Kintston, Jamaica, there are some places you should go. The city’s most visited sight is the Bob Museum. __33__ at 56 Hope Road, this place used to be his home and recording studio. People here to pay __34__ to the legendary Bob Marley. __35__ this superstar, reggae music is known and loved all over the world. A few houses up this same road lies Devon House. A visit to this colonial mansion, which has been __36__ to a historical site and shopping area, will take you back to the 19^th century. __37__, if you like

nature, take a hike in the Blue Mountains. You will pass coffee trees __38__ beans are made into the world- famous Blue Mountain coffee. Jamaica has so much more to offer as a holiday spot, so plan a trip and explore this Caribbean island yourself.

(A)because of (B) whose (C) located (D) furthermore (E) converted (AB) respects

IV.

You are going on a date next Saturday. Will it go well? Most people find first dates frightening. The following are some useful tips. First, think of dating as an opportunity to get to know more about others and yourself. If things work out, great. If not, you will still benefit from the experience, which helps you do better next time. Smile, stay optimistic, and have fun. Second, choose the right places. Museum and art galleries are great for first dates, and so are amusement parts. Third, try to be sympathetic listener and focus the

conversation on your partner. Typical and predictable topics should not be brought up. They can make your

date yawn. Ask questions that demand a little thinking or lead to interesting answers. You may also try to find out what you two have in common. If you can’t, then you probably won’t have a steady relationship. Most important of all, please don’t talk about previous relationship. Neither should you complain about your ex.

Your date may think you are not ready for a new relationship. To sum up, respect your date and stay hopeful that a new relationship will soon come along. Good luck with your first date.

39. How do most people feel about first dates?

(A) First dates make them feel stressful.

(B) It is no big deal to have a first date.

(C) Most people fail to have their first dates go well.

(D) First dates promise the beginning of a new relationship.

40. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

(A) It is advisable that people complain about their ex in front of their first date.

(B) Topics about family, school or oneself will make your date yawn.

(C) Visiting a museum or amusement parks won’t be a good choice for a first date.

(D) One should always try to make a perfect impression on your first date.

41. In which of the following books is the reading most likely to be seen?

(A) A teenage magazine. (B) A travel guide.

(C) A medical journal. (D) An advertisement.

Records show that ancient Greeks and Romans cooked flat, round bread with various toppings. But Italian cooks perfected the dish by adding one key ingredient---tomatoes. Pizza’s popularity grew during the 1830s, and pizzerias began popping up around the region.

When Italians moved to other countries, they took their pizza recipes along.

This delicious food began gaining popularity in the U.S. after soldiers returned from WWII. While fighting in Italy, many had discovered the famous food. When they returned home, they took with them a taste for the delicious dish.

Today 94 percent of Americans eat pizza at least once a month. They consume 100 acres of pizza per day, which equals 350 slices per second!

Over the years, people have competed to see who could make the most extraordinary pizzas. According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the world’s largest pizza ever, measuring 37.4 meters in diameter, was made at a shopping mall in South Africa in 1990. In 2012, a team of Australian cooks made 7,539 pizzas in a single twenty-four hour period. Two years later, the world’s longest pizza, with a length of 1141 meters, was created in Spain.

42. According to this article, what contribution did Italian cooks make to pizza?

(A) They baked it for a longer time.

(B) They added an ingredient to it.

(C) They made it thinner and lighter.

(D) They discovered new ways to sell it.

43. According to the passage, which of the following statements is FALSE?

(A) Italians took their pizza recipes with them when they moved to other countries.

(B) American soldiers brought famous taste of pizzas back their homeland during WWII.

(C) The Australian cooks made the world’s longest pizza in 2012.

(D) On average, Americans consume 100 acres of pizza every day.

44. What does the article indicate about the South African pizza?

(A) Its purpose was to help a charity.

(B) Its quality has been exaggerated.

(C) Its taste was superior in many ways.

(D) Its size has never been equaled.

What does love mean to you? Is it the soaring feeling in your heart when you see your special someone?

Is it the warm glow you get when you hold hands? Love seems to be everywhere, and at some museums

around the world, love is in the air all year around.

For many, love and chocolate go hand in hand, so a visit to the chocolate museum in Cologne, Germany, makes sense. There, visitors can learn about the history of chocolate and watch chocolate bars being made.

The museum also gives out wafers that were dipped in chocolate from a three-meter-high chocolate fountain.

Love, however, isn’t always sunshine and rainbows. Sometimes things can go wrong, and the Museum of Broken Relationships in Croatia is dedicated to this. It has a collection of objects that people donated from their failed relationships, and each item has a story that goes along with it. Visitors will see letters,

photographs, dolls and clothing from broken hearts all around the world.

Shakespeare once wrote, “Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind.” Because of these special museums, we can all open our minds to---and fill our heart with---love.

45. Why is the chocolate museum mentioned in this article?

(A) Because love and chocolate are closely connected.

(B) Because people dip heart-shaped wafers in the chocolate there.

(C) Because people love to watch chocolate bars being made.

(D) Because handmade chocolate is the best gift to express love.

46. What does “Love isn’t always sunshine and rainbows” mean?

(A) Love is like a colorful rainbow.

(B) There is always failure in relationships.

(C) Sometimes love can make you feel bad.

(D) You can’t always see sunshine when you are in love.

47. Which of the following statements is true about the Museum of Broken Relationships?

(A) It has a collection of objects from successful relationships.

(B) It has many dolls and photographs donated by people with failed relationships.

(C) It has pictures of people with broken hearts on the walls.

(D) It has sunshine and rainbows painted on the walls.

V.

48. Fiona has to take a train and then a bus before reaching her final d_____n, Las Vegas.

49. Isabelle’s parents are so c_____e that they do not allow her to talk to boys.

50. Liam is so a_____t that he thinks no one on his team plays baseball better than him.

51. With her friends support, Ruth felt a great sense of s_____y in the face of unknown challenges.

52. Joy and her husband had a d_____e over who should do the dishes tonight.

53. Life is often described as a j_____y full of unexpected twists and valuable lessons along the way.

54. The party’s chairman was criticized for lack of good political j_____t. He depended too much on other members’ opinions.

55. The terrorists violently a_____ked people in Paris, killing more than hundreds of people.

56. In spite of lung cancer, Mr. Briggs remains o_____c about his condition, believing that he will recover soon.

57. Frank l_____hed a project to help poor kids receive better education. To his delight, many of his classmates supported him and joined the project.

VI.

58. Both Athens and Sparta were the city-states of Ancient Greece. Athens was defeated by Sparta in the Peloponnesian War. (用 the former… the latter…改寫)

59. You can make any choice. We will support you. (用 No matter which…改寫) 60. Inventing the medicine that can burn extra fat is a medicinal miracle. (think)

(用 It+be+V-ed+Ad.+to V…改寫)

61.With numerous luxurious hotels and tourist spots, many people think that Dubai is the most impressive

place in the Middle East. (劃線部分用 all other than…句型改寫)

62.The tutor’s weekly pay is almost equal to what a manager in a large company.

(用 that of …改寫)

VII.

63.Aphrodite 對 Helen 下咒，使她愛上 Paris。(3%)

64.最後但最重要的是，對當地習俗要不懷成見且避免過度挑剔。(4%) 65.相信名牌的力量其實反映一個人自信的缺乏。(4%)

66.當我抵達時，派對正在如火如荼地進行。(3%)

台東高中 104 學年度第一學期第二次期中考高二英文答案卷

適用班級：201、202、205、206、209 班級： 座號： 姓名：

V.

48. 49. 50. 51. 52.

53. 54. 55. 56. 57.

VI.

58.

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60.

61.

62.

VII.

63.

(3%) 64.

(4%) 65.

(4%) 66.

(3%)