國立台南二中 102 學年度第一學期第一次段考英文科試題 三年級
第一部份：第 1~60 題，請將正確答案劃記於電腦卡，共 60 分 I. 聽力測驗 每題一分 共 15 分
Part A (3%)
In Part A, you will see two pictures on your test paper. For each picture, you will be asked one to two questions. For each question, you will hear four possible answers. Choose the best answer according to what you see in the picture.
A B
1. ( ) 2. ( ) 3. ( )
Part B (5%)
In Part B, you will hear five questions or statements. After you hear a question or statement, read the four possible answers on your test paper and decide which one is the best answer to the question or statement you have heard.
4. (A) I bought it last week.
(B) It's a gift from my father.
(C) When I came out this morning, it was gone.
(D) I drive a car to work on a daily basis.
5. (A) I agree with you.
(B) That sounds like a good idea.
(C) I must go home now.
(D) I'm sorry to hear that.
6. (A) Really? My mother does, too.
(B) Do you want me to buy anything for you?
(C) How often do you go jogging?
(D) Could you give me your cell phone number?
7. (A) I haven't seen your father for a long time.
(B) I couldn't agree with you more.
(C) So far so good.
(D) I hope to be a singer, too.
8. (A) Do you have the time?
(B) Let's meet in front of the theater at nine o'clock tomorrow morning.
(C) How could you know?
(D) My parents didn't show up at the party last night.
Part C (5%)
In Part C, you will hear five conversations between a man and a woman. After each conversation, you will hear a question about the conversation. After you hear the question, read the four possible answers on your test paper and choose the best answer to the question you have heard.
9. (A) He had a terrible fever.
(B) He was fired.
(C) He broke up with his girlfriend.
(D) His dog died.
10. (A) Become a talk show host.
(B) Become a news reporter.
(C) Learn how to speak English.
(D) Have the host of a talk show see her.
11. (A) She had a lot of fun.
(B) She was really sick after the trip.
(C) She didn't relax during the trip.
(D) The trip was very boring.
12. (A) She used to be a taxi driver.
(B) She used to be a singer.
(C) She didn't like singing.
(D) She was born in Japan.
13. (A) If she wants to buy a new cell phone.
(B) If she has any money.
(C) If she has a digital camera.
(D) If she knows who came up with a new word.
Part D (2%)
In Part D, you will hear one short passage. After the passage, you will hear two questions about the passage. After you hear each question, read the four possible answers on your test paper and choose the best answer to the question you have heard.
14. (A) Don't judge others just by their looks.
(B) Women shouldn't wear high heels too often.
(C) Most women like to wear short skirts.
(D) Ugly people never get jobs.
15. (A) They usually wear high heels.
(B) They often read books in their free time.
(C) It's very easy for them to get a job.
(D) They have a hard time getting a job.
二、綜合測驗：每題一分，共 45 分
Pamela, a 21-year-old woman, just returned to Taiwan from her one-year working holiday in Australia. ___16___ of beautiful landscapes and natural environments, Pamela
had longed for a trip to Australia. However, with a ___17___ budget, she applied ___18___
the Australia Working Holiday Visa, which is open to people ___19___ in age from 18 to 28 to work in Australia. While in Australia, Pamela packed lobsters for 3 months, and picked peaches for ___20___ 3 months. After that, she worked in a grape orchard. The money she earned ___21____ her travel funds. Therefore, in her leisure time, she visited Great Ocean Road, Gold Coast ___22___ some other famous tourist attractions. On the working holiday, Pamela not only expanded her __23___ but also enhance her ability to solve problems. She also learned that language ___24___ is not the primary key to a successful working holiday.
What ___25___ more is passion and preparation for hard work. With the right attitudes, everyone can experience a ___26___ working holiday abroad.
16. (A) Typical (B) Jealous (C) Fond (D) Ignorant 17. (A) considerable (B) limited (C) thorough (D) sufficient 18. (A) for (B) to (C) in (D) on 19. (A) excluding (B) composing (C) idling (D) ranging 20. (A) the other (B) another (C) other (D) others
21. (A) supplemented (B) complimented (C) implemented (D) experimented 22. (A) in spite of (B) by means of (C) along with (D) for the sake of 23. (A) benefits (B) territories (C) doses (D) perspectives 24. (A) resume (B) discrimination (C) obstacle (D) proficiency 25. (A) matters (B) requires (C) sacrifices (D) remains 26. (A) humble (B) desperate (C) worthwhile (D) restricted
Sally, a senior at TNSSH, was selected to give a 3-minute speech in the auditorium for the 100th school anniversary. She had practiced for weeks before the mirror. ___27___, her heart beat like a drum when she stepped onto the stage. Butterflies ___28___ in her stomach, Sally tried to still her shaking limbs. Taking a deep breath, Sally began her speech.
Everything went well ___29___ the tremor in her voice was noticeable. Then, all of a sudden, the microphone died. The audience whispered restlessly. ___30___ with horror, her mind went blank. Quickly, Sally chose to ___31___ the trouble head-on. She continued her speech without the microphone. Surprisingly, the audience quieted down and focused on her each word ___32___ they were listening to a bird singing out for the very first time. They were amazed at how ___33___ Sally was. When the speech ended, Sally bowed with the auditorium filled with ___34___. Sally felt a glow and realized that inside of her existed a young woman once ___35___ and that she had conquered the ___36___.
27. (A) So well-prepared was she (B) Well-prepared as she was (C) How well-prepared she was (D) She was well-prepared
28. (A) flew (B) were flying (C) flying (D) fly
29. (A) even (B) despite (C) for fear that (D) even though
30. (A) Paralyzed (B) Sally paralyzed (C) Paralyzing (D) Sally was paralyzed 31. (A) take on (B) put off (C) get in (D) give in to
32. (A) as (B) unless (C) as if (D) as long as 33. (A) determined (B) disappointing (C) humiliating (D) attentive 34. (A) glare (B) hazard (C) despair (D) applause 35. (A) test (B) testing (C) tested (D) to test 36. (A) blessing (B) adversity (C) depression (D) confidence
In the 1990s, the products made in Taiwan were often made fun of for the poor quality, thus ___37___ a negative image around the world.
Over the decades of years, Taiwan has put ___38___ effort into improving its international image by adopting its “soft power.” Soft power ___39___ the ability to get what one wants through attraction rather than through force. Tzu Chi Foundation has ___40___ foreign emergency assistance in countries suffering from natural disasters. For her outstanding civic ___41___, the vegetable vendor Chen Shu-chu was selected as one of Time Magazine’s 100 most influential people in 2010 ___42___ her generous donation to help her community. Din Tai Fung, well-known for its delicious Xiaolungbao and once ranked as one of the top 10 restaurants in the world, has put Taiwan on the international ___43___ map.
All the examples mentioned above have ___44___ boosting Taiwan’s image.
Nowadays the phrase “Made in Taiwan” has shot to ___45___ and shone in every corner of the globe. We are immensely grateful to the numerous people, companies, and organizations for their hard work. Meanwhile we also take pride in the great ___46___ that Taiwan has made.
37. (A) ruining (B) projecting (C) enhancing (D) promoting 38. (A) economical (B) modest (C) indifferent (D) considerable 39. (A) refers to (B) leads to (C) objects to (D) turns to
40. (A) devoted to (B) involved in (C) insisted on (D) engaged in 41. (A) innovation (B) superiority (C) participation (D) competitiveness 42. (A) on account of (B) with a view to (C) in comparison with (D) for the purpose of 43. (A) Google (B) cuisine (C) scenery (D) pedestrian 44. (A) burst into (B) intended to (C) interfered with (D) contributed to 45. (A) death (B) heaven (C) fame (D) damn 46. (A) alternative (B) progress (C) recovery (D) stimulation
___47___ Generation Me, people born between the early 1980s and 2000 are described ___48___ self-absorbed, narcissistic and highly confident in themselves. One of their traits is a rejection of tradition, which is reflected in their ___49___ attitudes and the focus on the present and future ___50___ on the norm in the past. Another ___51___ of this group is that they don’t like hard work, yet at the same time, they feel they are __52____ for excellent jobs and fantastic pay. What’s more, Generation Me has a strong sense of
___53___. They want to ___54___ the crowd and not to be regarded as ordinary. With this strong ego, they are not afraid to ___55___ their mind.
47. (A) Term (B) Termed (C) To term (D) Terming 48. (A) of (B) for (C) as (D) by 49. (A) liberal (B) temporary (C) critical (D) artificial 50. (A) along with (B) as well as (C) rather than (D) instead 51. (A) majority (B) advantage (C) admission (D) characteristic 52. (A) sensible (B) eligible (C) visible (D) resistible 53. (A) achievement (B) security (C) direction (D) individualism 54. (A) stand out from (B) be isolated from (C) keep track of (D) get along with 55. (A) say (B) speak (C) tell (D) talk
Mauritius, situated in the Indian Ocean 2000 km ___56___ the coast of Africa, used to be the only habitat of the dodo, a flightless bird that became well-known for its ___57___.
The Dutch colonized Mauritius in 1638 and had a big impact on the fate of the dodo. Living on the island with ___58___ human inhabitants ___58___ other land mammals, the dodo was faced with no predators, thus in no need of the flying ability. Sadly, this made them easily captured by Dutch sailors and the animals they introduced to the island. In less than 35 years, not a single dodo remained on Mauritius.
Mauritius is also famous for beautiful beaches and water sports. Snorkeling, scuba diving, catamaran rides are some of the activities ___59___ to tourists. When you are taking in the beautiful beach, do not feel surprised to encounter Chinese-Mauritian people because they ___60___ about 3 percent of Mauritius total population.
56. (A) along (B) on (C) off (D) at
57. (A) maintenance (B) economy (C) privacy (D) extinction 58. (A) either ; or (B) not only ; but also (C) not ; but (D) neither ; nor 59. (A) available (B) hazardous (C) exclusive (D) constant 60. (A) consist of (B) make up (C) combine (D) are composed of
第二部份：請將正確答案填寫於答案卷，共 40 分
一、 文意選填：每題一分，共 10 分
(A) value (B) reminds (C) that (D) timeless (E) what (F) therapy (G) except (H) features (I) materials (J) complex
Established in 1932, Lego is one of the best-known toys of all time. Lego ___1___ us of our childhood when we could build our dream world with the interlocking blocks. The first Lego blocks looked like today’s ___2___ they were made of wood. It wasn’t until 1949 ___3___ the company started making the plastic bricks we know so well today.
Regardless of the block ___4___, Lego has been known for good quality. Right from the beginning, Christiansen, the founder of Lego, emphasized the ___5___ that only the best is good enough for Lego products. As a result, the Lego blocks can remain tightly
interlocked after being used for years.
Besides quality, Lego ___6___ creativity. With the compatible blocks, children may make simple, iconic robots while artists produce colorful and ___7___ sculptures. There are also special sets used to build cities, vehicles, and castles.
Nowadays, Lego even serves as a form of ___8___ for children with social
difficulties. Lego also supports movies, competitions, and amusement parks. Lego’s new business may seem quite different from ___9___ it used to be, but high quality and creativity with the interlocking system make Lego the ___10___ toy.
二、文意字彙：每題一分，共 12 分
1. I didn’t pay a fee for repairing my cell phone because it is still under the one-year g______tee.
2. In our family my little brother has pr_____y over the TV. He always holds the remote control.
3. In the speech or the movie theater, the audience is requested to put their cell phones on the v______n mode so as not to disturb others.
4. So far, the three typhoons this summer have brought s______l amounts of rainfall and we will not worry about water shortages for the year to come.
5. Frank, a classmate of mine, has a r______n as “a good guy” since he has been rejected by many girls.
6. In cooking fried rice, the egg is o______l. Some people like to substitute ham or pork for it.
7. More than 100 thousand people in white d______ted civic rights in front of the presidential building against military’s inappropriate treatment to Mr. Hung.
8. To operate the vending machine (販賣機), you need to i______t coins first and then press the button for the drink you like.
9. Every year, students have to carry out the earthquake dr______l to equip them with survival skills for earthquakes.
10. Opponents of the nuclear power plant perceive nuclear energy as f______l, saying that its potential threat will harm us, our children, grandchildren, great grandchildren ….
11. Class 206 basketball team was d______ved of the game because they were 10 minutes late.
12. Compared with 20 years ago, few young people in con______y Taiwan can afford a house on their salary.
三、翻譯填空：每格一分，共 10 分
1. Peter 深信他為聯考付出的努力終會有所回報的。
Peter firmly believes that his effort for the College Entrance Exams will p_______
_______.
2. Henry 昨晚喝醉了，現在他一點都不記得他做了什麼。
Henry was drunk last night. Now l_______ _________ he remember what he did.
3. 跟上現代科技使我們在工作上有競爭力。
_________ _______ _________ modern technology makes us competitive on the job.
4. Kobe Bryant 每天花多達 6 小時自主訓練。
Kobe Bryant spends ________ ________ 6 hours per day ________ the self-training
三、翻譯題：每題四分，共 8 分
1. 人陷入絕望時很可能走極端。 (…..very likely…..) 2. 至於我，玩 app 遊戲是最簡單的紓壓方式。
