第一次期中考英文

國立師大附中 98 學年度第二學期第一次期中考 英文科試題

Part I.

I. Listening: 16% (1~8 題每題 1 分，9~12 題每題 2 分)

(Part A) In part A, you will hear one or more questions or statements. Choose the best response or reply.

1. (A) They have plenty of clues. (B) No, no one has called the police. (C) Yes, they think the wife did it. (D) They are asking the public for help. 2. (A) Yes, it’s their first concert in 20 years!

(B) Yes, it was sad to hear that they died. (C) Yes, apparently the police arrested them. (D) Yes, their first single has been released. 3. (A) Yes, I’m quite disappointed.

(B) Yes, my parents did help out. (C) Yes, I’m very proud of myself. (D) Yes, I don’t think I will manage. 4. (A) You’ll walk more and lose weight!

(B) Sure, there’s a chance it’ll happen. (C) It’s important you get insurance. (D) Then hurry up and find some clues.

(Part B) In part B, you will hear one or more short conversations between a man and a woman, and then a question following each conversation. Choose the best answer to that question.

5. (A) She doesn’t want to pay. (B) It is not a very good idea. (C) Pizza is quite expensive. (D) She’d quite like to do it. 6. (A) Try and imagine nice scenery.

(B) Look at and appreciate the view. (C) Try to paint a nice view.

(D) Decide on what she wants to see. 7. (A) She gets all the attention.

(B) She is only his half sister. (C) She has not been well recently. (D) She makes him a bit angry.

8. (A) Try and remember where the notes are. (B) Depend on his memory for something. (C) Forget that the manager asked for him. (D) Lie to the boss about the schedule.

(Part C) In part C, you will hear one or more passages and then some questions about them. Choose the best answers to those questions.

Passage 1

9. (A) People will find it amazing.

(B) It was the most expensive to make. (C) Only children are waiting to watch it. (D) He expects it to be disappointing. 10. (A) It has won international prizes.

(C) It’ll now be released around the world. P. 2 (D) It’s well-known in many countries.

Passage 2

11. (A) It was based on big ideas. (B) It became more inexpensive. (C) It started to involve more people. (D) It never really got started.

12. (A) They have caused arguments. (B) They have slowed down a bit. (C) They have come to a stop.

(D) They have become even stranger.

II. LM vocabulary: 10% (每題 1 分)

13. My dad is acting _______ lately; he is not himself any more.

(A) peculiar (B) invaluable (C) semi-autonomous (D) endangered 14. A: Why did you lock the dog in the cage?

B: Because it is _______. I don’t want it to harm anyone.

(A) old-fashioned (B) vicious (C) sacred (D) coveted 15. Those gangsters were put in jail for illegally _______ guns and drugs.

(A) speculating (B) possessing (C) venturing (D) excelling 16. _______ speaking, we receive about fifty applications a week for membership.

(A) Roughly (B) Solely (C) Gradually (D) Chilly

17. The baseball players were _______ because of their involvement in the game-fixing scandal. (A) suspended (B) extended (C) repaid (D) fueled 18. The ancient Mayans were known for making _______ to the gods.

(A) restorations (B) sacrifices (C) headquarters (D) affections 19. Bill’s grades were quite _______. In fact, he got straight A’s last semester.

(A) exceptional (B) annoying (C) rational (D) cosmetic 20. It is hoped that this new product will _______ a lot of profits for the company.

(A) endure (B) snap (C) undergo (D) generate

21. It is said that being able to communicate verbally _______ from the other animals.

(A) comes to our rescue (B) gives us a high five (C) sings our praises (D) sets us apart 22. Although Julie had never played basketball before, her friend Mark convinced her to ______.

(A) keep it alive (B) write it off (C) give it a try (D) catch some Z’s

III. Cloze: 20% (每題 1 分)

(A) Perhaps your memory quality depends on your habits. For example, if you are used to __23__ attention __23__ new information, you may have better memory than those who don’t. In addition, if you enjoy doing activities that don’t require your mental efforts, like watching TV, you might __24__ suffering memory problems. Here are several tips to help you improve your memory. Firstly, set realistic goals. __25__, don’t expect yourself to remember everything. You need to focus on the problematic areas before you move on to others. Secondly, remain mentally active. Don’t avoid mental challenges such as memorizing new vocabulary or matching new names with new faces. Also, read more and teach more. Telling others what you have learned or what you have read __26__ a great mental workout. Lastly, don’t forget to take notes for the information that you want to look up later. Actually, during the process of reading, sharing and taking notes, you are reviewing and organizing what you’ve learned. Therefore, if you want to become a person with a great memory, practice the tips __27__ above and see which ones work best for you!

23. (A) paying; to (B) attracting; to (C) lose; on (D) get; for

24. (A) turn in (B) cut down on (C) end up (D) get into the habit of 25. (A) On the other hand (B) So far (C) That is (D) However

27. (A) to mention (B) have mentioned (C) mentioning (D) mentioned P. 3

(B) A friend is someone who will help you find the way to success and overcome failure. It __28__ when I was a tenth grader. One day, when I was carrying a huge pile of books home, a group of boys suddenly ran up to me and knocked the books from my hands. Then they pushed me to the ground and ran off with laughter. My glasses flew off, __29__ three meters away. While I struggled to find my glasses and collect my books, a hand reached out and helped me pick up my glasses. He asked me if I was all right, and I thanked him __30__ his friendliness. He helped me carry my books as we walked home together. After that, we became good friends. On my graduation day, I made a speech about how he had changed me from a nerd to a popular student __31__ he had saved me from committing suicide on the day we met. It didn’t matter that I had to share my weakest moment with everyone; what’s more important was to show my gratitude and let my friend know __32__ his friendship means to me.

28. (A) happens (B) happened (C) is happening (D) will happen 29. (A) and land (B) lands (C) which lands (D) landing 30. (A) with (B) by (C) to (D) for 31. (A) and (B) who (C) and how (D) because

32. (A) why (B) when (C) who (D) how much

(C) Colors can fool us when it comes to visual perception. To prove this, a study was conducted by a group of researchers. They put in a room heavy boxes and light boxes __33__ painted white and black. Then they had several workers determine which boxes weighed less. It was surprising that most of the workers thought the white ones weighed less. That’s because light colors __34__ make objects look lighter in weight. __35__, colors also influence our emotions. Pink makes people feel calm. If you want to settle an argument, just wear pink. Colors like violet and blue have soothing effect, and __36__ green. That’s why they are colors commonly seen in operating rooms. Besides, colors have different symbolic meanings from one country to another. For instance, the Japanese give white envelopes filled with money for their New Year, __37__ white is the color of death in Taiwan and China. Though we seldom recognize the importance of colors, their influence and power are indeed everywhere.

33. (A) respectfully (B) respectively (C) respectably (D) respected 34. (A) used to (B) manage to (C) tend to (D) turn to 35. (A) Therefore (B) Likewise (C) Otherwise (D) However 36. (A) so is (B) so does (C) so are (D) so do 37. (A) since (B) whether (C) if (D) while

(D) It seems that some animals __38__ interesting traits to speakers of a language. Take English for example, animal imagery can be found in many expressions. Here are some of them. When someone is very quiet, we say he is “as quiet as a mouse.” If he feels nervous, we say he “has __39__ in his __39__.” The expression “the car is a white elephant” means the car is rare but useless or a waste of money. If someone is called “a chicken,” he is a coward. __40__ the above similes and metaphors, some proverbs having animal imagery in them have made English an interesting language as well. For example, “Let sleeping dogs lie,” “You can lead a __41__ to water, but you can’t make him drink,” “Don’t count your chickens before they are hatched,” and so on. Indeed, these __42__ expressions have given color to the English language.

38. (A) take up (B) take in (C) take out (D) take on 39. (A) a dog; life (B) a cat; bag (C) butterflies; stomach (D) a frog; throat 40. (選錯的)

(A) Besides (B) Except (C) Aside from (D) In addition to 41. (A) cow (B) pig (C) horse (D) donkey

42. (A) animal-related (B) animal-relating (C) animal-relation (D) animal-relative

IV.

Reading comprehension: 24% (每題 2 分)

(A) Do you know that jogging regularly is good for your memory? Scientists at Cambridge University have shown that running makes the brain grow fresh grey matter and it has a big effect on mental ability.

According to their research, a few days of running led to the growth of hundreds of thousands of brain cells that improved the ability to recall memories without confusing them, a skill that is very important for learning and other cognitive tasks,

researchers said. P. 4 The new brain cells appeared in an area that is linked to the formation and recall of memory. The work reveals why jogging and other aerobic exercise can improve memory and learning, and potentially slow down the failure of mental ability in old age.

Scientists are unsure why exercise causes the growth of grey matter, but it may be linked to increased blood flow or higher levels of hormones that are released while exercising. In an experiment, they studied two groups of mice, one of which had unlimited access to a running wheel throughout. The other mice, remained sedentary, formed another group.

After training sessions, the mice in the exercising group scored almost twice as highly as the other mice in a repeated memory test for a sugar reward. On the other hand, the sedentary mice gradually worsened at the test. To sum up, exercising regularly not only can help us lose some extra fat, but it can also help us build up better memory. So before each exam, besides studying at your desk, try going for a run every day, and you may be surprised by how much more you can remember from your textbook!

43. What does the word “sedentary” probably mean?

(A) Unemotional. (B) Unhappy. (C) Unsafe. (D) Inactive. 44. According to this passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?

(A) The mice were divided in three different groups in the experiment.

(B) We can never slow down the worsening of our mental ability caused by old age.

(C) Grey matter might play a very important role in the formation and recall of our memory. (D) Researchers have found out the reason why exercise helps the growth of grey matter. 45. What is the best title for this article?

(A) Mice Help Improve Our Memory

(B) Start to Forget Things? Try Jogging Every Day! (C) Being a Runner Cures All!

(D) The Development of Human Brains

(B) Have you ever seen pictures of Dalmatian dogs riding on the fire trucks of long ago? One hundred years ago, these beautiful dogs with white fur and black spots were a common sight on horse-drawn fire engines. Why were these dogs chosen by the firefighters to be their traveling companions?

Dalmatians, a lean, shorthaired dog, are best known for their lovely white coat of fur and their unique black or brown spots. For hundreds of years, Dalmatian dogs have been a great helper to people. Long ago, Dalmatians were used as shepherds, hunters and guard dogs. Dalmatians became known as “coach dogs” because they ran along next to horse-drawn carriages and helped to drive away banditsand farm animals that may have wandered into the road. The Dalmatian lived in stables and got along very well with horses. The ability to live and work comfortably with horses is what led the Dalmatian to become a fire house mascot in the United States. Dalmatians helped to keep the road clear for the quickly moving fire trucks. They could be seen riding on the trucks or racing alongside the horses as they hurried to the scene of a blazing fire.

When cars were invented, horse-drawn carriages became less common. Dalmatians were no longer needed to help clear the path for the quickly moving horses. Even though we no longer use Dalmatian dogs on fire engines, we should not forget the important job that these hard-working dogs had in the years before the invention of the car. Dalmatian dogs are truly one of human’s best friends!

46. Which of the following statements is NOT true about Dalmatians? (A) They were trained as shepherds, hunters and guard dogs. (B) They are no longer needed for the US Fire Department now.

(C) They became a fire house mascot because they could live and work well with horses. (D) They can be trained to put out the fire with the help of firefighters.

47. Which is the best title for this passage? (A) Firefighters’ Best Friend

(B) A History of Dalmatian dogs (C) Dalmatians’ Popularity (D) How to Train Dalmatians

gravestone before he died. Tevfik Ensec was the only man who could read these words properly. He was the last living P. 5 speaker of a language called Ubykh.

Ubykh is just one of the languages that die out every year. This happens because languages are living things. About 6,000 languages exist in the world today, the number of which, however, is getting smaller all the time due to the steady growth of bigger languages. Currently, the Celtic languages such as Irish and Welsh are nearly extinct. What’s to blame? English. And in South America, Spanish and Portuguese are replacing other regional languages found there.

Linguists predict that at least half of the world’s languages will become extinct in the next hundred years. The world’s most dominant languages such as English, Mandarin, and Spanish are growing at an amazing speed. But is this necessarily a bad thing? Wouldn’t it be better if we all spoke the same language?

The death of a language is never a good thing. Languages are not simply words which confuse people who speak different tongues. Instead, they are connected to the culture in which they are created. As different cultures experience the world in different ways, their languages reflect this. Therefore, when we lose a language, we lose that bit of knowledge that is connected to it.

Although it would be convenient to be able to express oneself anywhere in the world, it would come at a great cost. If some day we all end up speaking the same language, we can be assured that a huge amount of wisdom will be lost.

48. What does the word “which” refer to?

(A) Living things. (B) The languages existing now. (C) Bigger languages. (D) The world.

49. According to this passage, which of the following statements is NOT true? (A) Ubykh is now a dead language.

(B) English is replacing Irish and Welsh.

(C) Portuguese is one of the most dominant languages. (D) Languages reflect cultural differences.

50. Which of the following statements can best describe the author’s attitude toward languages? (A) We shouldn’t try to stop the death of a language because it is a natural process.

(B) Speaking the same tongue helps communication, but a lot of wisdom will die with the death of minor languages. (C) To preserve different cultures around the world, we should stop speaking major languages.

(D) Linguists all over the world should be respected because they help stop the death of minor languages.

(D) Albert Einstein is rumored to have said, “If the bee disappeared off the surface of the globe, then man would only have four years of life left.” Today, these words are ominous because the honeybee is in danger.

A mysterious event has been taking place in the US, Europe, and here in Taiwan. It is called Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD), and beekeepers are reporting losses ranging from 30 to 80 percent of their bee colonies. The hives still contain honey, the queen bee, and some young bees, but no adult bees. The adult bees are not found dead outside the hives, though. They simply disappear. The cause is unknown, leaving mere suspicions about disease, chemicals, or probably global warming.

This phenomenon could have terrible consequences. Honeybees are needed to pollinate many different plants. Without them, crop yields would drop significantly and such things as Pennsylvania’s apple harvest would suffer dramatically. The estimate is that every third bite of food eaten in America relies on the work of honeybees.

Nature is a delicate balance of competition and cooperation, with countless actions by different creatures all contributing to this massive cycle of life. A remedy for CCD needs to be found before the second half of Einstein’s rumored quote comes true: “No more bees, no more pollination, no more plants, no more man.”

51. What does the word “ominous” probably mean?

(A) Involving a lot of money. (B) Suggesting something bad may happen. (C) Being proved wrong. (D) Becoming more and more doubtful. 52. Which of the following statements about CCD is TRUE?

(A) Scientists have found out the major causes for CCD. (B) Albert Einstein discovered CCD.

(C) The queen bee is left sound and safe in the hive.

(D) The dead adult bees are usually found outside their hives. 53. What can we infer from this passage?

(B) Whether Albert Einstein really said the quote is not certain. P. 6 (C) Apples are the most important crop in Pennsylvania.

(D) The results caused by CCD may not be as serious as people think. 54. What is the best title for this passage?

(A) Where Have the Honeybees Gone? (B) The Wisdom of Albert Einstein (C) How to Deal with Problems of Bees (D) Side Effects of Global Warming

Part II

I. Vocabulary: 14% (每題 1 分)

1. Our o_______l plan was to go to France for our honeymoon, but it was too expensive, so we traveled around Taiwan instead.

2. Tom is c_______zed by his exceptionally long legs. Since his long legs are his most noticeable quality, he was nicknamed “Longfellow.”

3. This TV program is not s_______e for children. There’s too much violence in it.

4. As the man lit up the cigarette in the restroom, the alarm went off i_______y. Suddenly, it made such loud noise that he was shocked into putting out the cigarette at once.

5. Roses are commonly a_______ted with love; that’s why they make perfect gifts on Valentine’s Day.

6. O_______ties won’t just come to you. You have to earn it with hard work. In other words, you need to fight for your chance.

7. With more than forty years’ hard work of government and people, Taiwan has turned itself from an island of poverty and backwardness into one of p_______y and affluence. It is now very rich and successful.

8. She cried out in d______f on hearing that her best friend died in the Haiti earthquake. She couldn’t believe this tragedy really happened.

9. Being good at French is a r_______t for working in that company. I don’t think I can get a job there now that I don’t meet the need of the company — I can’t speak French at all.

10. As I had to prepare for the upcoming monthly exam, I was r_______t to go out to have fun with my close friends. However, though I did not want to, they forced me to join them finally.

11. Corporal punishment (體罰) has a serious i_______t on the sound development of a student’s personality. Its influence is so far-reaching that the authorities concerned are strongly against its practice on the campus.

12. Many people buy lottery tickets every week in hopes of making a big f_______e overnight. They believe their dream of becoming very rich will come true some day.

13. Susan’s economic _______ (depend) on her husband is the main reason why she doesn’t want to get a divorce.

14. Jack witnessed a hit-and-run accident. He gave the police a full _______ (describe) of what was happening, hoping the driver could be found out soon.

II. Guided translation: 16%

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1. 你越把友誼視為理所當然，朋友就越有可能離開你。(likely)

The more you ______________________________ , ___________________________________ to leave you.

2. 除了像孔雀一樣驕傲外，Betty 似乎也給人自我中心的印象。

_____________________________ as a peacock, Betty seems__________________________ of being self-centered.

2. 奶奶的心臟如此虛弱，以至於我們擔心她熬不過今晚。(make)

Grandmother has __________________________ that we are worried that _____________________________ tonight.

3. 那個老是被揶揄(戲弄)的一年級新生開始逐漸明白逃避絕對無法解決問題。(dawn)

國立師大附中 98 學年度第二學期第一次期中考 英文科答案卷

I. Vocabulary: 14%

1. 2. 3. 4.

5. 6. 7. 8.

9. 10. 11. 12.

13. 14.

II. Guided translation: 16% (每題 4 分)

1. The more you _____________________________________________________________,

________________________________________________________________ to leave you.

2. ___________________________________________________________ as a peacock, Betty

seems _____________________________________________________ of being self-centered.

3. Grandmother has ______________________________________________ that we are worried

that __________________________________________________________________ tonight.

4. It ___________________________________________________________________________

國立師大附中 98 學年度第二學期第一次期中考 英文科答案卷

Part A.

I. 1~12 CACAD BDBAD AC

II.

III. 23~42 ACCBD BDDCD BCBBD DCBCA IV. 43~54 DCBDA BCBBC BA

Part B.

I. Vocabulary: 14%

1. original

2. characterized 3. suitable 4. immediately

5. associated

6. opportunity 7. prosperity 8. disbelief

9. requirement

10. reluctant 11. impact 12. fortune

13. dependence

14. description

II. Guided translation: 16%

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去)

1. The more you take friendship for granted, (2%)

the more likely your friends are (2%) to leave you.

2. In addition to / Besides / Other than / Aside from / Apart from being as proud (2%)

as a peacock, Betty seems to give (people) the impression (2%) of being

self-centered.

3. Grandmother has such a weak heart/so weak a heart (2%) that we are worried that

she can’t/won’t make it through (2%) tonight.

4. It dawned on the freshman (2%) / who was always teased (2%) that he would

never solve the problem by burying his head in the sand.

Listening:

C 1. Do the police have any suspects in the case yet? (Unit 2)

(A) They have plenty of clues. (B) No, no one has called the police. (C) Yes, they think the wife did it. (D) They are asking the public for help.

A 2. Is it true the group, Blast, is making a comeback? (Unit 4)

(A) Yes, it’s their first concert in 20 years! (B) Yes, it was sad to hear that they died. (C) Yes, apparently the police arrested them.(D) Yes, their first single has been released.

C 3. Getting into that school is a feather in your cap, isn’t it? (Unit 7)

(A) Yes, I’m quite disappointed. (B) Yes, my parents did help out. (C) Yes, I’m very proud of myself. (D) Yes, I don’t think I will manage.

A 4. There can’t be upsides to having your car stolen! (Unit 9)

(A) You’ll walk more and lose weight! (B) Sure, there’s a chance it’ll happen. (C) It’s important you get insurance. (D) Then hurry up and find some clues.

D 5. M: Do you want to come to the new pizza restaurant?

W: I have to go home and do my chores. M: Come on. I’ll pay.

W: That is very tempting!

Q: What does the woman mean? (Unit 3)

(A) She doesn’t want to pay. (B) It is not a very good idea. (C) Pizza is quite expensive. (D) She’d quite like to do it.

B 6. W: What shall we do now?

M: Let’s just sit here for a while longer. W: But there’s nothing to do here! M: Just relax and take in the scenery.

Q: What does the man tell the woman to do? (Unit 6)

(A) Try and imagine nice scenery. (B) Look at and appreciate the view. (C) Try to paint a nice view. (D) Decide on what she wants to see.

D 7. W: Is that your little sister in the picture?

M: Yes, that was taken during New Year.

W: She looks so cute! You never even told me you had a sister. M: That’s because she really gets on my nerves!

Q: What is the man saying about his sister? (Unit 8)

(A) She gets all the attention. (B) She is only his half sister. (C) She has not been well recently. (D) She makes him a bit angry.

B 8. M: Is it true that the boss wants to see me?

W: Yes, as soon as possible. M: Why? What’s wrong?

W: Nothing; I think he just wants to go through next week’s schedule. M: But I don’t have my notes with me.

Q: What does the woman say the man must do? (Unit 9)

(A) Try and remember where the notes are. (B) Depend on his memory for something. (C) Forget that the manager asked for him. (D) Lie to the boss about the schedule.

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland is one of those stories that everyone, young and old, loves. It was first released in 1865 and has been popular ever since. In English alone, there have been over 100 editions. Everyone, including Queen Victoria, has fallen in love with the tale. Furthermore, it has been translated into 120 languages. This goes to show that Alice’s adventures have certainly gained global recognition. The story has also been told on the big screen 16 times, although Tim Burton’s version is expected to be the most spectacular of them all. (Unit 1)

A 9. What does the speaker say about Burton’s version?

(A) People will find it amazing. (B) It was the most expensive to make. (C) Only children are waiting to watch it. (D) He expects it to be disappointing.

D 10. What else do we learn about the book?

(A) It has won international prizes. (B) It has made more money abroad. (C) It’ll now be released around the world. (D) It’s well-known in many countries.

In recent years, everyone has looked to Dubai as a symbol of prosperity. Starting as a sleepy town, this gulf state reinvented itself as a global financial and tourist center. Foreign investment began to come in fast, and construction in Dubai continued to get more and more ambitious.

Projects included the world’s tallest building, and the Palm Jumeirah – a housing development built in the shape of a palm tree out at sea. However, the bubble has now definitely burst, and many of Dubai’s projects have now ground to a halt. Dubai is looking for a way out of its terrible financial situation. (Unit 5)

A 11. What does the speaker say about construction in Dubai?

(A) It was based on big ideas. (B) It became more inexpensive. (C) It started to involve more people. (D) It never really got started.

C 12. What has happened to many of Dubai’s projects?

(A) They have caused arguments. (B) They have slowed down a bit. (C) They have come to a stop. (D) They have become even stranger.