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100 學年度下學期第一次段考
高二英文科試題
第一部分 單選題: 1-68 題，共 80 分
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I. Listening 10%Part 1: Best Response
Listen to the question or statement and choose the best response. 1. (A) She’s helped people ever since she was a young girl.
(B) I think she is too proud to admit she makes mistakes. (C) Well, she is so shy that she’s scared to talk to strangers. (D) Maybe she feels insecure so she just makes fun of others.
2. (A) Yes. They are very helpful when you need support.
(B) I agree. Their music is lively, so it makes me want to dance. (C) I know. The food is so great that I dine here frequently.
(D) Yes. You can see a view of the mountains and ocean from here.
3. (A) Parents will often give up things they want in favor of their kids. (B) I wish my father and mother taught me things when I was young. (C) It’s common in some countries for parents to spoil their children. (D) I don’t believe it’s right for parents to discipline their kids that way.
4. (A) Yes, too many people know about it. (B) Yes, but it might be too complicated. (C) Yeah, I think doing that is really mean.
(D) Right. We can’t do it because it costs too much.
Part 2: Conversation
Listen to each conversation and answer the question. 5. (A) Animals that are kept in the zoos.
(B) Animals that make good pets. (C) Animals that will be gone forever. (D) Animals that are growing in popularity.
6. (A) Machines like an oven and a refrigerator.
(B) Things to hang on the walls and decorate his place. (C) Sheets for the bed and towels for the bathroom. (D) Cleaning supplies like brooms and mops.
7. (A) People don’t get along with each other. (B) People are demanding more money. (C) People don’t work quickly enough. (D) People are taking too many sick days.
8. (A) Many wild animals.
(B) People from around the world. (C) All kinds of good food.
(D) A lot of great schools.
Part 3: Short Talk
Listen to the paragraphs and answer the questions. 9. (A) It was Adele’s first album.
(B) It was praised by the Spice Girls. (C) It earned lots of money for Adele. (D) It made the top of the British Charts.
10. (A) She won six Grammy Awards.
(B) She was Billboard’s Artist of the Year. (C) She won three American Music Awards. (D) She had the biggest selling album on iTunes.
II. Vocabulary, Idioms & Phrases 10%
11. If a customer prefers lighter foods, we can _______ a salad for fries.
(A) catch (B) substitute (C) plunge (D) declare
12. After thinking for a long time, my dad _______ agreed to let me stay at my friend’s place. (A) eventually (B) alphabetically (C) unintentionally (D) vulnerably
13. Thanks to the city’s convenient _______, tourists can easily get from place to place. (A) traffic (B) transportation (C) construction (D) driveway
14. Many fans in Taiwan were indeed thrilled by Jeremy Lin’s _______ in the All-Star Game, but they wished that he could have played longer.
(A) discovery (B) detention (C) debut (D) disadvantage
15. The doctor _______ the patient that the surgery would be brief and successful because he had years of experience.
(A) declared (B) preserved (C) characterized (D) reassured
16. I am glad that the temple located up in the mountains is now _______ by cable car as well. I had to take a bus last time.
(A) fervent (B) majestic (C) mythical (D) accessible
17. Born with an exceptionally analytical mind, Billy is perfect for the job as a crime _______. He has solved many mysterious cases.
(A) perpetrator (B) robber (C) character (D) investigator
18. Justin was at a ______ when preparing for the national contest because he had missed training for a month.
(A) disadvantage (B) leisure (C) salon (D) trauma 19. _______ the risks associated with drunk driving. It may ruin your life.
(A) Encounter (B) Catch (C) Beware (D) Tuck
20. On the graduation trip, students had a chance to admire the ______ scenery of the Taroko Gorge.
(A) affluent (B) spectacular (C) brittle (D) incapable
III. Cloze 8 %
Though studying English is not always fun, with a sense of humor, you may find English is often good for a laugh. To __21__ the humor, first you need to understand what makes it so funny. In many jokes and riddles, it is a word with two different meanings that __22__ the humor. Also called a “play on words,” a pun not only uses a word that has a double meaning, but sometimes sounds similar to __23__ word. The following is a good example: “Why can’t a bicycle stand alone? It’s two tired.” (You see? It has two tires and is also too tired.) If you don’t get the joke, you won’t share in the laughter and you will probably feel __24__.
21. (A) appreciate (B) clarify (C) attempt (D) collect
22. (A) is incapable of (B) adds to (C) dates back to (D) fuels the passion of 23. (A) other (B) the other (C) one (D) another
24. (A) at home (B) left out (C) blown up (D) in shame
The Tohoku earthquake struck Japan on March 11, 2011, bringing with it a tsunami. As the wall of water __25__ the Japanese landscape, it damaged a nuclear power plant in Fukushima. A 20-km evacuation zone was created around the area in an attempt to __26__ the leaking radiation. The plant had to be shut down, resulting in a lack or loss of power for much of Japan. The stunning death __27__ and the amount of property damage made the Tohoku earthquake one of the worst disasters in Japan’s history. What was most surprising about the tragedy, however, was the fact that it happened to a nation known __28__ its efficiency and readiness. The Tohoku earthquake is proof that nature always holds the upper hand, no matter how well mankind prepares.
25. (A) flooded (B) overcame (C) unfolded (D) emerged 26. (A) sacrifice (B) reinforce (C) endure (D) contain 27. (A) radius (B) toll (C) refugee (D) rubble 28. (A) as (B) for (C) to (D) by
4500-7000 Vocabulary
IV. Vocabulary 8%29. Students with poor grades on tests will not be considered ______ for any type of academic scholarships.
(A) eloquent (B) ethical (C) eligible (D) edible
30. The invasion of pests has become local farmers’ nightmare. The pests ______ the harvest and eat up all the food.
(A) dwell (B) prune (C) migrate (D) devour
31. ______ energies such as biomass energy and wind energy are renewable and free of undesired consequences.
(A) Accountable (B) Alternative (C) Analytical (D) Articulate
32. Niagara River forms part of the ______ between western New York and Ontario, Canada. (A) boulevard (B) boundary (C) competence (D) conceit
33. Some examinations are being designed to ______ medical knowledge and clinical skills of overseas-trained doctors.
(A) anticipate (B) assess (C) contemplate (D) precede
34. Flushing expired medicines down the toilet is no longer considered a good way to of them.
(A) corrupt (B) dispose (C) distract (D) discriminate 35. It is certain that the earth's magnetic field plays a major role in pigeons’ instinct.
(A) accommodation (B) consumption (C) navigation (D) starvation
36. I heard the squeaking sound from the cupboard. It seems as if a family of mice has taken up
there.
(A) residence (B) utility (C) banquet (D) broth
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V. Cloze 20%The Mona Lisa, probably the most famous painting in the world, is surrounded by mystery. First, we have no idea who this Mona Lisa lady was. __37__, we cannot even be sure the model was a lady, for one of the theories is __38__ the model was actually a boy dressed as a woman. Second, the painter himself lived a very mysterious life. There are many legends about Leonardo da Vinci. He is __39__ as a universal man because he was a genius at many things—art, engineering, science and anatomy, just to name a few. He also wrote his notebooks backwards, the reason for __40__ is unknown. But perhaps what makes the painting the symbol of fine art throughout the world is the mysterious smile. Viewers see different things in her __41__smile, and they find it just impossible to look away.
37. (A) In short (B) In fact (C) In general (D) In contrast 38. (A) what (B) who (C) which (D) that 39. (A) thought (B) looked (C) regarded (D) believed 40. (A) what (B) that (C) which (D) why 41. (A) expressive (B) captivated (C) straight (D) detailed
Do you believe that our diet is closely related to our looks? It is reported that our bodies start aging because of oxidation. In other words, certain __42__ molecules in our cells have the ability to __43__ to and damage parts of our cells. What’s worse, as we get older, the repair mechanisms in our bodies start to break down, thus __44__ the signs of aging. One of the solutions to the aging problems lies in our diet. It is said that eating foods which are rich in Vitamins A and E, like dark-colored vegetables, can contribute __45__ keeping a youthful appearance. Another rejuvenating substance is green tea. Recent experiments have proved that antioxidant __46__ in green tea can help repair cell damage. Therefore, think about what you eat the next time you sit down at the table.
42. (A) oxygen-contained (B) contain-oxygened (C) containing-oxygen (D) oxygen-containing 43. (A) attach (B) adjust (C) apply (D) admit
45. (A) in (B) for (C) on (D) to
46. (A) properties (B) treatments (C) processes (D) applications
Are you for or against capital punishment? According to Gallup’s annual crime survey in October 2009, 65 percent of Americans favor the death penalty for someone convicted of murder, __47__ 31 percent oppose it.
People in favor of capital punishment hold the opinion that there is no reason why a killer should live. Justice requires that each person __48__ the rights and freedoms of every other person. The people who commit murder should give up their rights __49__ citizenship and __49__ life itself. As a result, the only fair punishment is execution.
On the other hand, the opponents of death penalty argue that there is no evidence that capital punishment stops criminals from committing murder. Besides, murdering the murderer, in their opinion, is a violent act of __50__.
__51__ the majority of Americans continue to support the use of the death penalty as the punishment for murder, as many as 59 percent say they believe that an innocent person might have been executed under the death penalty. No doubt controversy will remain.
47. (A) when (B) while (C) which (D) and 48. (A) respecting (B) respects (C) respect (D) respected 49. (A) for (B) at (C) with (D) to
50. (A) revenge (B) doubt (C) indifference (D) participation 51. (A) As long as (B) Since (C) Unless (D) Even though
Looking at the long unwhitewashed fence, Tom was in low spirits. He examined his worldly wealth, painfully knowing that he barely had anything to bribe his friends to whitewash the fence for him. But suddenly a brilliant idea __52__ him. When Ben came along, eating an apple that made Tom’s mouth water, Tom decided to __53__ his plan. He let on that whitewashing the fence was an important and interesting job that only he is capable of doing. As expected, __54__ make fun of Tom for working on such a fine day, Ben begged to help out. Before long, Tom was crunching on the apple in the shade while Ben was whitewashing the fence in the sun. Every little while, more victims walked along to fall into Tom’s __55__. In the end, Tom got the chore done without any sweat but with a lot of others’ “treasures.” He also discovered something important about human nature: in order to make a man covet a thing, just make it difficult __56__.
52. (A) occurred (B) flashed (C) struck (D) dawned 53. (A) run out (B) wear out (C) try out (D) make out 54. (A) instead of (B) less than (C) sticking to (D) rather than 55. (A) trick (B) burden (C) effect (D) consent 56. (A) attain (B) to attain (C) attainting (D) to be attained
VI. Discourse Structure 10%
Fast food is cheap, convenient, filling, and to many of us it tastes good. If you are eating out, a fast food restaurant is often the cheapest option, but unfortunately not a healthy one. ____57____
Some common sense guidelines can help make your meal healthier. ____58____ Portion
control is also important, as many fast food restaurants serve enough food for several meals in the guise of a single serving. What follows are tips for making healthy choices at fast food restaurants:
____59____ Dishes labeled deep-fried, pan-fried, creamy, or crispy are usually high in calories, unhealthy fats, or sodium. Order items with more vegetables and choose less-fatty meats.
Drink water with your meal. Soda is a huge source of hidden calories. Try adding a little lemon to your water or ordering unsweetened iced tea.
“Undress” your food. When choosing items, be aware of fat-packed salad dressings, spreads, cheese, etc. Try ordering a grilled chicken sandwich without the mayonnaise. ____60____
Special order. Many menu items would be healthy if it weren't for the way they were prepared. Ask for your vegetables to be served without the sauces. If your food is fried or cooked in oil or butter, ask to have it broiled or steamed.
____61____ Chew your food more thoroughly and avoid eating on the run. Stop before you are full. It takes time for your body to register that you have eaten.
(A) You can also ask for a packet of ketchup or mustard and add it yourself, controlling how much you put on your food.
(B) Pay attention to the descriptions on the menu.
(C) For example, a seemingly healthy salad can be a diet minefield when smothered in high-fat dressing, so choose a salad with fresh veggies and a lighter dressing.
(D) As an informed customer, you should learn to make healthier choices so you can still enjoy the price and convenience.
(E) Pay attention to what you eat and never forget to enjoy every single bite.
VII. Reading Comprehension 14%
Beginning in England in the mid-1950s and the United States in the early 1960s, Pop Art was one of the most revolutionary art movements of the twentieth century. The term “Pop Art” was first used by English art critic Lawrence Alloway in the late 1950s. During those years a group of artists, rather than despising popular culture, gladly embraced both its imagery and its methods, using photographs, advertisements, posters, cartoons and everyday objects to form the basis of their art.
Andy Warhol, though not the first artist to mine advertising for art, has remained the best-known practitioner of Pop Art. He took photographs from newspapers and silkscreened them onto canvases in shocking colors, creating several “mass-produced” images from photographs of 20th century icons such as Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley and Jackie Kennedy. The media
called him the Prince of Pop. Other artists, such as Robert Rauschenberg and Richard Hamilton, created collages(拼貼畫) out of pre-existing print images—celebrities, advertising, newspapers, television and the movies. These images took on an ironic meaning when put together into collages. Sculptor Claes Oldenburg sought to deprive everyday objects of their function, creating soft toilets and oversized hot water bottles that would have no practical use. Roy Lichtenstein painted scenes lifted straight from comic strips, while James Rosenquist, a billboard painter, borrowed images from advertising and put them together to produce an
absurd effect.
More than any other art movement before or since, Pop Art had a strong influence on popular culture; its bold graphic style was widely imitated by the very media that had inspired it.
62. This passage is most likely taken from a book entitled “_____.” (A) Andy Warhol: His Life and His Art
(B) Modern British Art
(C) Pop Art: A New Generation of Style (D) How to Improve Your Painting Skills
63. According to the article, which of the following statements is true? (A) Lawrence Alloway was the artist that started the era of Pop Art. (B) Claes Oldenburg created huge water bottles for practical reasons.
(C) James Rosenquist, the Prince of Pop, created collages out of random images. (D) Andy Warhol created many iconic images from photographs.
64. We can infer from the passage that __________.
(A) Pop Art artists valued popular culture and drew on it as resources (B) “Pop Art” and “popular culture” refer to the same concept (C) Bible stories, myths and legends play a major role in Pop Art (D) the rise of Pop Art had little to do with mass communication
Advice to Youth by Mark Twain (1835-1910)
Being told I would be expected to talk here, I inquired what sort of talk I ought to make. They said it should be something suitable to youth—something instructive, or something in the nature of good advice. Very well. I have a few things in my mind which I have often longed to say for the instruction of the young; for it is in one’s tender early years that such things will best take root and be most enduring.
Always obey your parents, when they are present. This is the best policy in the long run, because if you don’t, they will make you. Most parents think they know better than you do, and you can generally make more by humoring that superstition than you can by acting on your own better judgment.
Be respectful to your superiors, if you have any, also to strangers, and sometimes to others. If a person offends you, and you are in doubt as to whether it was intentional, do not resort to extreme measures; simply watch your chance and hit him with a brick. That will be sufficient. If you shall find that he had not intended any offense, come out frankly and confess yourself in the wrong when you struck him; acknowledge it like a man and say you didn’t mean to. Yes, always avoid violence, in this age of charity and kindliness.
Go to bed early, get up early—this is wise. Some authorities say get up with the sun; some say get up with one thing, others with another. But a lark is really the best thing to get up with. It gives you a splendid reputation with everybody to know that you get up with the lark, and if you get the right kind of lark, and work at him right, you can easily train him to get up at half past nine, every time—it’s no trick at all.
Now as to the matter of lying. You want to be very careful about lying; otherwise you are sure to get caught. Many a young person has injured himself permanently through a single clumsy lie. The young ought to be sensible in the use of this great art until practice and
experience shall give them that confidence, elegance, and precision. Think what tedious years of study, thought, practice, and experience! For the history of our race, evidences are sewn thick that a truth is not hard to kill, and that a lie well told is immortal. There is in Boston a monument of the man who discovered anesthesia; many people are aware, in these latter days, that that man didn’t discover it at all, but stole the discovery from another man. Ah no, my hearers, the monument is made of hardy material, but the lie it tells will outlast it a million years.
I have said enough. I hope you will treasure up the instructions which I have given you, and make them a guide to your feet and a light to your understanding.
65. It can be inferred from the first paragraph that this passage is ______. (A) an academic essay
(B) a newspaper column (C) a speech script (D) a case study
66. Which statement can be interpreted as Mark Twain’s humor?
(A) I have a few things in my mind which I have often longed to say for the instruction of the young.
(B) Most parents think they know better than you do.
(C) Do not resort to extreme measures; simply watch your chance and hit him with a brick. (D) The monument is made of hardy material, but the lie it tells will outlast it a million
years.
67. For which piece of advice, Mark Twain cited a concrete and real example? (A) Be obedient to parents.
(B) Be respectful to others. (C) Be an early bird. (D) Be truthful.
68. What is the attitude that Mark Twain held toward lying? (A) A well-finished lie is an immortal achievement. (B) Lying is an art worthy of years of tedious practice. (C) Being crooked is not the strongest policy.
(D) One is born with the innate ability to lie.
第二部分 非選題: 69-83 題，共 20 分
VIII. Vocabulary & Derivatives 10%
69. Tom Sawyer is always up to some m_____f, so he is constantly being punished by his aunt and teacher.
70. I can’t give you a d_____e answer as to how long we will have to wait in the airport. It all depends on the weather.
71. I’ve always been c_____s about giving people my phone number. I don’t want to be disturbed by strangers.
discover their talents and fulfill their full p_____l.
73. The results of this research are t_____e; we still need to perform more experiments to confirm them.
74. The president’s actions provoked h_____h criticism from civil rights groups, with some even referring to him as a tyrant of the modern world.
75. Though many people considered it unusual or even a_____l for a boy to be interested in dolls, Jason Wu’s open-minded mother still encouraged him to pursue his interest.
76. Children from ethnic m_____y groups are often exposed to the pressure of racism, multiculturalism and bullying.
77. Lin’s father, Gie-Ming Lin, said he never d_____ed Jeremy from pursuing his hoop dream. Instead, he tried to be supportive all the time.
78. At the end of the senior prom, no one was willing to leave and all the HSNUers sang the school song again and again, r_____t to stop.
IX. Translation 10% (每題 2 分)
79. 林書豪打進 NBA 的事實激勵了許多亞洲籃球員。而正是他的毅力讓他能夠在西方球 員主導的世界中大放異彩。
_______________ Jeremy Lin has made it to the NBA has inspired lots of Asian basketball players. And _______________ his perseverance that has made him excel in a world dominated by Western players.
80. 面對緊繃的賽局，林書豪試圖保持冷靜，因為他知道心情起伏對於他在球場上的表 現會有很大的差異。
In a very close game, Jeremy Lin tried to _______________, because he knew that his mood swings would _______________ to his performance on the basketball court. 81. 他寧可被父母禁足也不認錯。
He _______________ be grounded by his parents _______________ his mistake. 82. 這位貴婦對她的食物非常地挑剔，她的廚師被搞的精疲力盡決定辭職，因為她實在
是太難取悅了。
This lady was awfully _______________ her food. Her cook felt _______________ and decided to quit because she was too difficult to please.
83. 要不是白漆用完了，Tom 會把村子裡每一個男孩都榨光。
If Tom hadn’t used up whitewash, ____________________________________________.
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100 學年度下學期第一次段考高二英文科非選題
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