國立台東高中 104 學年度 第 1 學期 第 1 次段考 3B 英文科 試卷
適用班級：303、304、307、308 【答案卡+答案卷】
壹、 選擇題 72%
一、字彙選擇20%
1. To have a full discussion of the issue, the committee spent a whole hour _____ their ideas at the meeting.
(A) governing (B) exchanging (C) depositing (D) interrupting
2. While adapting to western ways of living, many Asian immigrants in the US still try hard to _____ their own cultures and traditions.
(A) volunteer (B) scatter (C) preserve (D) motivate
3. With the worsening of global economic conditions, it seems wiser and more _____ to keep cash in the bank rather than to invest in the stock market.
(A) sensible (B) portable (C) explicit (D) anxious
4. These warm-up exercises are designed to help people _____ their muscles and prevent injuries.
(A) loosen (B) connect (C) broaden (D) produce
5. Mei-ling has a very close relationship with her parents. She always ______ them before she makes important decisions.
(A) impresses (B) advises (C) consults (D) motivates
6. The restaurant has a _____ charge of NT$250 per person. So the four of us need to pay at least NT$1,000 to eat there.
(A) definite (B) flexible (C) minimum (D) numerous
7. I was worried about my first overseas trip, but my father ______ me that he would help plan the trip so that nothing would go wrong.
(A) rescued (B) assured (C) inspired (D) conveyed
8. The recent cooking oil scandals have led to calls for tougher ______ of sales of food products.
(A) tolerance (B) regulation (C) guarantee (D) distribution
9. John should ______ more often with his friends and family after work, instead of staying in his room to play computer games.
(A) explore (B) interact (C) negotiate (D) participate
10. The female employees in that company have long suffered from sex _______. Now, they will start to fight for equal treatment in the workplace.
(A) guarantee (B) perspective (C) proficiency (D) discrimination
二、文法選擇 10%
11. The number of athletes _____ in the Summer Paralympic Games has increased from 400 athletes from 23 countries in 1960 to 3,806 athletes from 136 countries in 2004.
(A) participated (B) participating (C) participate (D) to participate 12. Towards the lake flew hundreds of ducks, the fastest ______ the water first.
(A)reaching (B) reaches (C) reached (D) have reached
13. The organic food products are made of natural ingredients, with no artificial flavors _____.
(A)adding (B) to add (C)was added (D) added
14. Upon her arrival in Los Angeles, Iris is overjoyed with the sunny California weather and Amanda’s luxurious house __________ with all kinds of modern conveniences.
(A)equip (B) equipped (C)is equipped (D) is equipping
15. Seldom ____ I see people eating at that restaurant. I think it will probably go out of business soon.
(A)have (B) never (C)do (D)×
三、克漏字 16%
(一)10%
Eric Chen, a twenty-year-old college student from Taiwan, has joined the Work and Travel USA program and has been working in Florida as a waiter in a buffet restaurant __16___ three weeks. His duties include refilling trays and cleaning tables for customers. Boring _17___ the job might seem, Eric has gained some special experiences from it. For example, a local customer ___18__ a Chinese tunic suit often practiced Mandarin with him, and an elderly lady once comforted him when he accidentally spilled salad dressing all over her clothes.
What’s more, every day before the buffet restaurant opens for customers, Eric sits down and eats with his co- workers the meal __19___ specifically for them by the chef. This helps Eric save money, __20___ he can afford to appreciate some of the area’s famous tourist attractions on weekends.
16.(A)have (B)for (C)do (D)×
17.(A)as (B) for (C)in (D)×
18. (A)wear (B) wore (C)wearing (D)×
19.(A)prepare (B) to prepare (C)preparing (D)prepared
20.(A)in order to (B)so that (C)so as (D)then
(二)6%
Tai Chi Chuan is a type of ancient Chinese martial art. People 21 Tai Chi mainly for its health benefits.
This centuries-old Chinese mind-body exercise is now gaining popularity in the United States.
The most familiar aspect of Tai Chi Chuan is the hand form, which is a series of slow-flowing movements with poetic names 22 “dragons stirring up the wind” and “wave hands like clouds.” These movements, forming an exercise system, 23 one to effortlessly experience the vital life force, or the Qi energy, in one’s body.
Tai Chi Chuan is not only a physical but also a 24 exercise. Psychologically, this exercise may increase communication between the body and the mind and enable one to deal with other people more effectively. It 25 stress and creates calmness and confidence. Relaxation and a 26 of joy are among the first noticeable differences in a Tai Chi student.
21. (A) manage (B) consult (C) display (D) practice
22. (A) from (B) like (C) between (D) regarding
23. (A) allow (B) allows (C) allowing (D) allowed
24. (A) formal (B) mental (C) social (D) global
25. (A) imposes (B) reduces (C) offends (D) disturbs
26. (A)feeling (B) desire (C) thought (D) form
四、文意選填 10%
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27 至 36 題為題組
In English-speaking cultures, the choice of first names for children can be prompted by many factors:
tradition, religion, nature, culture, and fashion, to name just a few.
Certain people like to give a name that has been handed down in the family to show 27 for or to remember a relative whom they love or admire. Some families have a tradition of 28 the father’s first name to the first born son. In other families, a surname is included in the selection of a child’s given name to 29 a family surname going. It may be the mother’s maiden name, for instance.
For a long time, 30 has also played an important role in naming children. Boys’ names such as John, Peter, and Thomas are chosen from the Bible. Girls’ names such as Faith, Patience, and Sophie (wisdom) are chosen because they symbolize Christian qualities. However, for people who are not necessarily religious but are fond of nature, names 31 things of beauty are often favored. Flower and plant names like Heather, Rosemary, and Iris 32this category.
Another factor that has had a great 33 on the choice of names is the spread of culture through the media.
People may choose a name because they are strongly 34 a character in a book or a television series; they may also
adopt names of famous people or their favorite actors and actresses. Sometimes, people pick foreign names for their children because those names are unusual and will thus make their children more 35and distinctive.
Finally, some people just pick a name the sound of which they like, 36 of its meaning, its origins, or its popularity. However, even these people may look at the calendar to pick a lucky day when they make their choice.
(A) respect (B) unique (C) regardless (D) involving (E) keep (F) passing down (G) impact (H) religion ( I ) drawn to (J) fall into
五、閱讀測驗 16%
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37 至 40 題為題組
You’ve most likely heard the news by now: A car-commuting, desk-bound, TV-watching lifestyle can be harmful to our health. All the time that we spend rooted in the chair is linked to increased risks of so many deadly diseases that experts have named this modern-day health epidemic the “sitting disease.”
Sitting for too long slows down the body’s metabolism and the way enzymes break down our fat reserves, raising both blood sugar levels and blood pressure. Small amounts of regular activity, even just standing and moving around, throughout the day is enough to bring the increased levels back down. And those small amounts of activity add up—
30 minutes of light activity in two or three-minute bursts can be just as effective as a half-hour block of exercise. But without that activity, blood sugar levels and blood pressure keep creeping up, steadily damaging the inside of the arteries and increasing the risk of diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and other serious diseases. In essence, fundamental changes in biology occur if you sit for too long.
But wait, you’re a runner. You needn’t worry about the harm of a sedentary lifestyle because you exercise regularly, right? Well, not so fast. Recent studies show that people spend an average of 64 hours a week sitting, whether or not they exercise 150 minutes a week as recommended by World Health Organization (WHO). Regular exercisers, furthermore, are found to be about 30 percent less active on days when they exercise. Overall, most people simply aren’t exercising or moving around enough to counteract all the harm that can result from sitting nine hours or more a day.
Scared straight out of your chair? Good. The remedy is as simple as standing up and taking activity breaks.
37. What is the purpose of this passage?
(A) To point out the challenges of the modern lifestyle.
(B) To explain the threat to our health from long hours of sitting.
(C) To explore the effects of regular exercise to our body.
(D) To discuss how a modern epidemic may spread quickly.
38. What does the word “sedentary” in the third paragraph most likely mean?
(A) Modern. (B) Risky. (C) Epidemic. (D) Inactive.
39. What is the best way to bring down high blood sugar level and blood pressure?
(A) Interrupting sitting time with light activity as often as possible.
(B) Getting rid of the habit of car commuting and TV watching.
(C) Exercising for 150 minutes or more every week.
(D) Standing or moving around for at least two or three minutes every day.
40. Which of the following may be inferred about those who do serious exercise?
(A) They often live longer than those who don’t exercise.
(B) They tend to stand or move around less on days they work out.
(C) They generally spend less time sitting than those who are inactive.
(D) They usually do not meet the standard of exercise recommended by WHO.
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41 至 44 題為題組
The Work and Travel USA program is open to students ranging in age from 18 to 28. After employers in cooperation with the program examine applicants’ personal information and résumés, every applicant selected
will have an interview with the program manager. Although students are required to possess a certain level of proficiency in English in order to live and work in the United States, what matters most is their passion and willingness to share and communicate. This is what Eric discovered before he decided to participate in the Work and Travel USA program.
As for Pamela, a 21-year-old woman who is fond of beautiful landscapes and natural environments, Australia was her first choice. As a result, she googled “working holiday in Australia” to know more about the life and jobs there. She learned that people who are older than 18 and younger than 30 are eligible to apply for the Australia Working Holiday Visa. She also found out that if she got a job there, she could earn some money to supplement her funds while she was traveling abroad during the 12 months on this visa.
Programs like the Work and Travel USA and the Working Holiday encourage young people to explore our planet. In addition to making money and gaining valuable work experience, those who take part in these programs can develop global perspectives, get a real taste of foreign cultures, and enhance their ability to solve problems.
However, without a full understanding of these programs and a positive attitude, no one is guaranteed a memorable, worthwhile trip. Whoever is interested in these programs should be prepared for hard work,
unexpected situations, and even problems like racial discrimination. When you are physically and mentally ready, go and see for yourself how amazing the world is.
41. Every applicant selected in the Work and Travel USA program will have an interview with __________.
(A) USA government officials
(B) employers cooperating with the program (C) the program manager
(D) people in charge of English proficiency tests
42. Pamela knew more details about life and jobs in Australia by _______.
(A) asking her friends
(B) an advertisemant in the newspaper (C) calling her employer
(D)googling online
43. According to the reading, what is NOT the benefit for those who take part in the work and travl programs?
(A) To develop global perspectives.
(B) To build up their strength by working hard.
(C) To get a real taste of foreign cultures.
(D) To enhance their ability to solve problems.
44. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the reading?
(A) What working holiday travelers should be mentally prepared for.
(B) Jobs that are open to seniors who want to explore the world.
(C) Certain benefits that working holiday travelers may enjoy.
(D) Some requirements that working holiday applicants need to fulfill.
貳、非選題 28%
一、翻譯
(一)填充式翻譯 10%
*This 18-year-old sprinted to the finish of a 12-mile run with his bare feet __(1)___.
這個 18 歲的選手赤腳流著血衝刺跑完 12 英里。
*When ___(2)___ if he would go to the party, he didn’t say anything.
被問到是否會參加派對時，他什麼也沒說。
*It was not until college that I became __(3)____ ___(4)____ politics.
我一直到大學才對政治感興趣。
*We found a lot of books, some of them ___(5)____ extremely valuable.
我們找到一些古書，其中有一些看起來很有價值。
(二)整句式翻譯 8%
1. 泡溫泉讓人覺得很輕鬆。
2. 那女孩雙手放口袋，一語不發走向我。
二、英文作文 10%
提示︰你最好的朋友最近迷上電玩，因此常常熬夜，疏忽課業，並受到父母的責罵。你（英文名字 必須假設為 Jack 或 Jill）打算寫一封信給他/她（英文名字必須假設為 Ken 或 Barbie），適 當地給予勸告。
請注意：必須使用上述的 Jack 或 Jill 在信末署名，不得使用自己的真實中文或英文名字 。
***加分題：第 2 冊單字中翻英或英翻中，每題答對加 2 分
中文 英文 中文 英文
1. originally 6.人工的 a_________
2. grateful 7.熱情 p__________
3. recognize 8.回想 r__________
4. symbolic 9.創造 c__________
5. stimulation 10.成就 a__________
