彰化縣私立精誠中學103 學年度第一學期期末考 英文科 高一考題
範圍：三民課本第一冊L9~12、片語 L5-6、文法第三章 本卷共四張 另附答案卡、答案卷 . Vocabulary, Idioms and Phrases : (
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1. After the new manager took up the post, he did a lot to ____ conditions of those factory workers. That’s why those workers are grateful to him.
(A) improve (B) perform (C) tan (D) contain
2. My grandfather was a man of ____. He had the strong will to do something even when it was difficult.
(A) determination (B) secret (C) characteristic (D) situation
3. I find most of the advertisements for online games ____ to women. They put too much emphasis on women’s bodies, which makes many women feel
unpleasant.
(A) humorous (B) attractive (C) offensive (D) amazing
4. The billionaire only bought the yacht as a _____ symbol. He hates sailing. (A) commitment (B) status (C) tip (D) level
5. As he watched the TV drama, he suddenly ____ that he had seen it before. (A) founded (B) pursued (C) expected (D) realized
6. The government is being widely ____ in the press for failing to guard food safety.
(A) criticized (B) polished (C) rubbed (D) praised
7. King Kong ____ from the cage and climbed up to the top of the Empire State Building in an attempt to protect Ann Darrow, an actress originally offered up to King Kong as a sacrifice.
(A) captured (B) refused (C) escaped (D) faded
8. The arrival of the Korean pop star ____ a sensation at the Taoyuan International Airport.
(A) struggled (B) quit (C) produced (D) preferred
9. Even though students in 411 had a 4-day holiday during the New Year, they were given a lot of ____ to complete.
(A) laboratories (B) roles (C) skills (D) assignments
10. The world-famous musical Phantom of the Opera is a ____ adaption of a Gaston Leroux’s novel of the same title.
(A) commitment (B) stage (C) laughter (D) challenge
11. His confident leadership ____ his followers. He made them feel that they wanted to do something and could do it.
(A) inspired (B) peeled (C) teased (D) rolled
12. We walked in the park arm-in-arm in the ____ moonlight. (A) awful (B) social (C) professional (D) magical
13. Cecile ___ me with her extensive knowledge of wine. That’s why I admire her. (A) reminded (B) impressed (C) pinched (D) strove
14. People was ____ when learning about the news that AirAsia Flight QZ8501 was missing.
(A) horrible (B) horrified (C) sore (D) evil
15. There will be an exhibition of the ____ of the automobile industry next week. We can see the change and growth of automobiles in it.
(A) career (B) homeland (C) outskirts (D) development
16. The protest in March 2014 shows that the public opinion in Taiwan is ___ the construction of the fourth nuclear power plant.
(A) to blame for (B) used to (C) opposed to (D) supposed to
17. Students who joined the work and travel program in the USA felt that they ____ the experience greatly.
(A) broke down (B) belonged to (C) were tired of (D) benefited from 18. Tainan is a city which is ____ history and traditional arts.
(A) rich in (B) jealous of (C) harmful to (D) willing to
19. I’m ____ my boss’ constant complaints. He’s really annoying. (A) related to (B) fed up with (C) made of (D) suitable for 20. All pilots are _____ their passengers’ safety.
(A) responsible for (B) similar to (C) liable to (D) superior to Ⅱ. Cloze Test : (每題 2 分，共 15 題，30%)
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Things often have more use than you could ever imagine. Some common things can perform magic __21__ you know how to use them. For example, you can make a tangerine taste __22__ simply by putting it into warm water for a few minutes. Then the tangerine will become sweeter __23__ by magic. The truth is that the fruit becomes __ 24__ sweeter because it has a lower level of sourness. Take bananas for another example. When you have to attend an important party, but find that you don’t have any shoe polish __25__, what should you do? The banana peel would be the perfect solution to it. Although these tricks may seem like magic, they are just examples of the use of science in our daily life.
21. (A) not to mention (B) although (C) so that (D) as long as 22. (A) less sour (B) sourer (C) more sweet (D) more sweeter 23. (A) what if (B) as if (C) just because (D) even though 24. (A) very (B) more (C) much (D) so
25. (A) on hand (B) in public (C) in the end (D) all the time <B>
One of the best-known women in the world is a small doll. This famous doll, __26__ Barbie, was created by Ruth Handler in 1959. Now Barbie is known everywhere.
From the beginning, Barbie was a modern career girl. There was a different Barbie for each job: nurse, teacher, police officer, race car driver, professional basketball player, pilot, __27__ the very first female to fly in space. It showed girls that they had choice and could become anything they wanted to be. At the time, these ideas were new and __28__. The movement for equal opportunity for women had just begun and women wanted to have the same chance as men to do important work.
However, Barbie’s approval as a role model has not lasted. Today, many people __29__ Barbie for making young girls too concerned about their appearance. Besides, young girls might think that Barbie’s impossible figure is beautiful and desirable. However, if Barbie __30__ a real person, she would be six feet tall and wear size three shoes!
26. (A) is called (B) called (C) calling (D) who called
27. (A) as well as (B) without a doubt (C) at most (D) in fact 28. (A) social (B) awful (C) continuous (D) positive
29. (A) train (B) examine (C) determine (D) criticize 30. (A) were (B) is (C) was (D) be
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Musical theater is a form of theatrical performance that __31__ songs, spoken dialogue, acting, and dance. The story and emotional content of a musical – humor, pathos, love, anger – are communicated __32__ the words, music,
movement and technical aspects of the entertainment as an integrated whole. __33__ musical theater overlaps with other theatrical forms like opera and dance, it may be distinguished by the equal importance given to the music as __34__ with the dialogue, movement and other elements. Since the early 20th century, musical theater stage works __35__, simply, musicals.
31. (A) combining (B) combine (C) is combined (D) combines 32. (A) underneath (B) through (C) over (D) beyond
33. (A) Although (B) Because (C) As if (D) Since
34. (A) developed (B) founded (C) seemed (D) compared
35. (A) are being called (B) have been called (C) have called (D) had called Ⅲ. Discourse Structure : (每題 1 分，共 5 題，5%，不考慮大小寫)
__36__ Though it does not really occur to many people that books will become obsolete in the future, with the advance of technology, __37__
The CD ROM, with the ability to keep numerous encyclopedias on one disk, is one of them. With it, one can quickly search for any information from any word in the text. Owing to the additional advantages of video and sound, the whole
research process becomes much more interesting. Another medium is the
Internet. Compared to other media, its strong point is that it always contains the up-to-date information. __38__The third medium that may replace books is the electronic books. It is a thin piece of book-sized plastic with an extra-large screen that can download online books. __39__
Indeed, to compete with paper books, such a device as an electronic book has shown its efforts to be user-friendly. One can even decide the size of the text for the convenience of reading. __40__ Let’s wait and see.
(A) this portable gadget enables one to carry a whole library around in his pocket. (B) will these media take the place of books, become a part of our daily lives and change our reading habit as a result?
(C) there are several media that are driving books out of popularity.
(D) lots of relevant information, from various sources, can be found easily with one click of the mouse.
(E) have you ever imagined a world without books?
Ⅳ. Fill in the Blanks : (每題 1 分，共 10 題，10%，不考慮大小寫)
Taipei, Dec. 29 (CNA) A hippopotamus in Taichung has died apparently from injuries sustained when it jumped from a __41__ truck and later fell a second time while suspended mid-air last week, workers said Monday.
The two-ton hippo named A He was found dead early Monday morning in a pond __42__ it has been given temporary shelter since Saturday, the workers said. A preliminary __43__ by veterinarians shows that the animal may have died from toxins in the blood caused by intestinal problems as a result of the injuries, according to Taichung's Agriculture Bureau.
An autopsy will be performed on the hippo to determine the __44__ of the death, the bureau said.
Zoologist Tsao Hsien-shao said the hippo, __45__ has been reported to be 32 years old, might have succumbed to injuries due to its age. A hippo that is well taken care of in a zoo can live for over 30 years.
Last Friday, A He made __46__ after it jumped from a truck, breaking one of its legs, while it was being transported from a temporary shelter in Miaoli to the
Skyzoo recreational farm in Taichung, where it has been kept for eight years. It suffered yet __47__ fall Saturday as it was being moved to a pond for
treatment. The accident occurred when a cable on a hoist broke and the container in which the hippo was being transported __48__ to the ground from a height of 2 meters.
The owner is liable for a fine of between NT$100,000 (US$3,151) to
NT$500,000 for A He's injuries in the first incident, not to mention the second incident and its death, according to Chu.
There are __49__ 37 legally operating leisure farms like Skyzoo that feature animal exhibits across Taiwan, according to the council.
The sad death of A He comes just days after animal rights groups __50__ better treatment of animals at petting zoos and ranches. They named Skyzoo among the 10 worst offenders.
(A) which (B) demanded (C) cause (D) headlines (E) crashed (AB) where (AC) examination (AD) another (AE) moving (BC) currently Ⅴ. Reading Comprehension : (每題 1 分，共 10 題，10%)
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Cloud Gate thrilled the Taiwan cultural scene when it came into being in the 1970s with an unbroken series of innovative dances and dance directions. Lin Hwai-min led the Cloud Gate Dance Theatre in their first public performance at Zhongshan Hall in Taipei in 1970. Lin, himself, exhibits tireless curiosity about new forms and directions, and consequently Cloud Gate blends its roots in Asian
mythology, folklore, and aesthetics with a modern sensibility. Dancers practice and perform using such diverse movement disciplines and artistic approaches as t'ai chi, meditation, martial arts, modern dance, and ballet.
Cloud Gate created numerous dances that evoked the unique experience of Taiwan people within the larger Chinese and Asian context, including such works as White Serpent Tale (bai she zhuan), an adaptation of a centerpiece of the Chinese folk canon, Legend of the White Snake ; Crossing the Ocean (du hai), a dance rich with layered references to generations of Chinese who have crossed the Taiwan Straits to reach Taiwan; Liao Tianding, about a legendary Taiwanese Robin Hood character who foiled oppressive officials during the period of the Japanese occupation of Taiwan; and Wu Feng, a long form piece with echoes of The Rite of Spring, about the Wu Feng Legend, concerning an official from the Chinese
Mainland who was involved in early efforts to pacify aborigines in Taiwan.
51. Which of the following techniques may not be seen in the work of Cloud Gate? (A) Martial arts. (B) Ballet. (C) Hip-hop dance. (D) Meditation.
52. Which of the following is not the title of the work of Cloud Gate? (A) Crossing the Ocean (B) Nutcracker
(C) Wu Feng (D) Liao Tianding
53. According to this passage, which of the following statement is true?
(A) The works of Could Gate cover themes from Greek mythology and Japanese folklore.
(B) Liao Tianding is an official from the Chinese Mainland who was involved in early efforts to pacify aborigines in Taiwan.
(C) Cloud Gate Dance Theatre made its debut in Taipei in 1970.
(D) Crossing the Ocean was inspired by the wealth of religious practices found throughout Asia.
<B> Tweeting the News
Twitter, the newest big social media website has taken on an unexpected role. Twitter is now both breaking--- and making--- the news.
To break the news means to publish a news item first. Obviously, Twitter is great for that. It gives any individual the ability to quickly publish anything he or she sees. Many people find out breaking--- that is, brand new--- news via Twitter. But making the news, changing the news, affecting the news: how can Twitter do that?
Mostly, Twitter makes news by helping people organize. Soon after Twitter started, people realized how useful it could be. For people planning protests or gatherings, Twitter was a great way to spread the word. After all, Twitter can reach more people faster than emailing or texting.
So people used Twitter to organize. That makes sense. But then people saw something even more useful: Twitter can help organize on the run. During protests around the world, from Iran to the UK and the United States, people discovered that they could tell huge masses of people where to go while they were already in the streets. People used Twitter to tell each other where roadblocks were, or where an open street was, or where police might be. Using Twitter helped them move more effectively. And in this sense, Twitter made news. They could not have organized so well or so quickly without it.
People say information is power. The Internet has always been used to spread information. And Twitter is the newest, fastest way to put power in the hands of the public.
54. What is the main idea of the fourth paragraph? (A) Twitter is bad for news.
(B) Twitter can help people organize on the go. (C) Twitter is good for making new friends.
(D) Twitter lets people publish anything they see. 55.Another good title for this passage would be ____.
(A) To Tweet or Not to Tweet
(B) The Growing Problem of Twitter Protests (C) The Internet Is Here to Stay
(D) Now Everyone Can Make News
56. Which of the following does the author believe about Twitter? (A) It’s a waste of time. (B) It is a useful tool.
(C) It’s hard to use. (D) It should be banned at work. <C>
The phrase “Remember… Dreams Come True” is the theme of Disneyland itself, the dream of a man named Walt Disney. His theme park, Disneyland, opened with this speech: “To all who come to this happy place, welcome. Disney is your land. Here, age relives fond memories of the past, and here, youth may savor the challenge and promise of the future. Disneyland is dedicated to the ideals, the dreams, and the hard facts that have created America, with the hope that will become a source of joy and inspiration to all the world.”
Inside Disneyland the themes of hope, dreams and imagination constantly appear. Back in 1959, this was the first place in the Western Hemisphere to have a monorail(train), one that operated every day. Disneyland has daily fireworks displays synchronized with Disney songs. Its total number of visitors since opening, estimated at more than 600 million, is also far greater than that of any other theme park in the world. Every day, characters from famous Disney
cartoons greet the guests and perform throughout the whole area of Disneyland. The Fantastic! nighttime show is an animated film projected onto a screen of water along with music, special effects, floats, boats, and even robots that are three stories high!
Walt wanted his theme park to be a magical and wonderful place for adults and children alike, so all the facilities can be enjoyed by the whole family. All the rides and attractions were extremely well-designed by a group of people called the “imagineers.”
Walt Disney accomplished many things that people thought were either impossible or just too ridiculous. He could never have imagined that Disneyland
would grow to become one of the happiest places on earth. Walt certainly made his dream come true, and at the same time he reminded all of us to do something that is very important---“to believe.”
57. Which of the following has Walt Disney not accomplished? (A) The recruiting of a team of imagineers.
(B) The designing of a theme park that became a hit in many countries. (C) The developing of a theme park that is operated by magic.
(D) Making his dream come true.
58. The word “savor” in paragraph 1 most likely means ____. (A) enjoy (B) run (C) make into reality (D) polish
59. According to the passage, what is The Fantastic! ? (A) A magic show. (B) An animated show. (C) A robot show. (D) A firework display. 60. The tone of the passage is ____.
(A) positive (B) negative (C) neutral (D) subjective
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