108-01-01高一英文

彰化縣精誠高級中學 108學年度第一學期 高一第一次段考英文科試卷

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高一

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第一部分 選擇題

I. Vocabulary and Phrases (15%)

1. After a long period of in her childhood, Angel finally found happiness again with the help of her family and friends.

(A) impression (B) depression (C) satisfaction (D) introduction

2. In this English literature course, we feel very excited that we will study the works of Shakespeare under the professor’s instruction.

(A) distant (B) complete (C) upset (D) disgusting

3. Yesterday, the students made jokes about the exchange student’s country in the classroom out of and were blamed for their behavior.

(A) wonder (B) message (C) connection (D) ignorance

4. If you want to have the best traveling experience, be open to new things and the feeling of culture shock.

(A) embrace (B) astonish (C) deny (D) accustom

5. I had no idea why the boy’s dad looked very angry; , I found out that, for Thais, people’s heads are holy, so it’s impolite for me to touch his son’s head.

(A) actually (B) accordingly (C) therefore (D) afterward

6. The loud noise broke my brother’s concentration, which made him unable to on his studies in the library.

(A) reply (B) relate (C) disappoint (D) focus

7. As people grow old, it is common for them to forget their most journey. Some may not remember their own names.

(A) mean (B) memorial (C) medium (D) memorable

8. The organization has made efforts to use robotic competitions to and encourage children to pursue opportunities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. (A) respire (B) expire (C) inspire (D) conspire

9. There is now overwhelming evidence that the ocean can be a potent force in stabilizing the climate and building a secure future for everyone.

(A) scientific (B) romantic (C) personal (D) communicative

10. In to the reporter’s question about her recent marriage, the famous singer only said that she was very content with her life.

(A) survival (B) response (C) dependence (D) flight

11. With a view to dealing with such complex and situations, we need someone who has experience and determination.

(A) refreshing (B) various (C) avoidable (D) sacred

12. It has been found that the new farming method the desert region with a number of experiments for years.

(A) breaks through (B) adds to (C) goes through (D) applies to

13. During the protest, the government the public to stay calm after the riot, but it failed unfortunately.

(A) accused of (B) appealed to (C) argued against (D) agreed with

14. Last year, the basketball team did their best and won victories; however, they couldn’t make it this year.

(A) a series of (B) a quantity of (C) a sense of (D) a great deal of

15. In my opinion, there is no reason why they should do so that consideration. (A) according to (B) in case (C) as to (D) apart from

II. Grammar (10%)

16. Lisa left the window _____ when leaving the language laboratory, which made the valuables in it stolen.

(A) open (B) opening (C) close (D) closing

17. Since spring is around the corner, the leaves become green, and the flowers smell _____. (A) sweetness (B) sweetly (C) sweeten (D) sweet

18. You had better _____ the bad tooth pulled out. Otherwise, you may have a surgery soon. (A) had (B) have (C) having (D) to have

19. While I was wandering on the street last Saturday, a stranger asked a favor _____ me. (A) from (B) to (C) of (D) for

20. Because he always behaves very well, I have never seen him _____ by his parents. (A) be scolded (B) scolding (C) scold (D) scolded

21. Dogs come home _____ pampered and relaxed after a spa treatment at Happy Puppy. (A) feel (B) feeling (C) to feel (D) felt

22. Andy was angry that his girlfriend was late for their date again and _____ she didn’t apologize to her.

(A) which (B) that (C) what (D) why 23. For a lot of teenagers, watching a movie _____.

(A) their favorite (B) both exciting and happy

(C) is a good pastime (D) feels pleasant 24. Choose the CORRECT sentence.

(A) When I walked into the room, I found it empty.

(C) It was so an embarrassing experience for me that I was just standing there and feeling like a dummy.

(D) When a giraffe sleeps, it curls its long neck and lies its head on its hip. 25. Choose the CORRECT sentence.

(A) This map shows where can you use the city pass. (B) Do you know what bus do you need to take? (C) I would like to know how much is the ticket.

(D) We all wondered who took the money from Mom’s wallet.

III. Cloze Test (23%)

(1) As you read the following amazing facts about animal sleeping habits, you might feel surprised that different animals have different ones. First of all, sea otters, 26 one of the moat adorable animals in the world, have the special and cute sleeping pose. While groups of sea otters are sleeping, they not only float on their backs but hold hands. Though they can rest on the land, it seems that they are much safer in the water. 27 float away, they lock their little paws together and hold on to each other.

Besides, dolphins have one of the most amazing sleeping secrets that only half their brain is asleep at one time! That is, for breathing, dolphins must swim to the 28 of the water once every twenty minutes. They also have to be alert to the attacks of sharks and other predators. Thus, when one half of their brain goes to sleep, 29 half stays awake to help them swim, breathe, and be attentive to danger. The sleeping habits of the sea otter and dolphin may seem quite amazing, 30 these are only two examples. In the animal kingdom, the wide kinds of sleeping habits show 31 different creatures have different ways of avoiding danger, for they are all expert at living in the wild.

26. (A) regarding ad (B) regarded as (C) are regarded as (D) are regarding as 27. (A) To (B) So as to (C) In order to (D) In order not to

28. (A) surface (B) communication (C) recall (D) disgust 29. (A) another (B) other (C) the other (D) others 30. (A) and (B) or (C) so (D) yet 31. (A) how (B) what (C) where (D) which

(2) Based on psychologists, the cell phone addicts may start to feel uneasy when they are not using their phones. As they can’t get 32 to their cell phone contacts, some feel socially isolated. Others are even worried about not being able to reply to emergencies at once. 33 are so psychologically influenced by their cell phones that they often believe their phones have been ringing without their knowledge. Those who suffer from disconnect anxiety often check their cell phones for any missed calls or messages.

In addition, they like to keep contacting their friends though they do it just to kill time. What’s worse, if these heavy cell phone users discover that they forget to bring their cell phones 34 them, they will insist 35 returning home to get their “cells.”

Although having a cell phone is nice, it is necessary that we use it wisely. For example, we should turn off our cell phones to focus on our work when we are doing something important. Therefore, we can enjoy all the advantages 36 this clever product has brought in this modern society.

32. (A) access (B) excess (C) process (D) recess 33. (A) Some (B) Some others (C) Still others (D) Others 34. (A) in spite of (B) nothing but (C) aside from (D) along with

35. (A) for (B) on (C) with (D) from 36. (A) what (B) when (C) which (D) that

(3) Polar bears live in the freezing cold of the Artic—a forbidding land of ice and snow, where few creatures can survive. Polar bears don’t hibernate. 37 the enormous white fur coat and the special skin beneath it, they stay active all year round. White fur allows polar bears to blend 38 with their snowy surroundings in the far north. It also provides camouflage when the bears find themselves being hunted. But the coat’s main job is to act as the first 39 of defense against the elements.

The outer layer of a polar bear’s coat is made up of hair shafts. The shafts are hollow and transparent, and look a lot like thin drinking straws. Being hollow allows air to stay trapped inside them, and this provides much needed insulation. Another important thing about the hair shafts is that they do not mat. This allows the bear to shake off water, snow, and ice from its coat easily. 40 a second line of defense, the bears have a thick, woolly undercoat of fur beneath this outer layer of hair shafts. This provides even more warmth. Finally, like whales and seals, polar bears also have a thick layer of fat called blubber under their skin. Blubber provides even more insulation.

All the animals must 41 to their environment, and the polar bears face an especially tough challenge. Only the strong survive in the Arctic. But with a white fur coat and a layer of blubber, polar bears are able to make this desolate place their home.

37. (A) Named as (B) Consisting of (C) Thanks to (D) Appealing to 38. (A) on (B) in (C) at (D) upon

39. (A) line (B) stage (C) link (D) ideal 40. (A) To (B) By (C) In (D) As

41. (A) neglect (B) expose (C) measure (D) adapt

(4) On the night before my first day of high school, I carefully prepared everything well. Because I wanted to look 42 on the first day, I happily went to sleep after making sure that everything was ready for the next day. 43 up the next morning, I really felt excited and ran to the mirror immediately. As soon as I saw my 44 , I let out a cry, “Oh my God! How could this happen?” I couldn’t believe that there was a huge red zit right on the tip of my nose. I was really upset and also felt so 45 .

However, it was fortunate that the day went smoothly. Miraculously, no one said anything about my pimple. But for the rest of the year, I thought that when I was not around,

others were talking about my funny zit every day. The thought never disappeared until I became the second grader in senior high school and found that no one mentioned this event. Then, I came to realize that most people only care about their own problems and have no time to think about 46 . At that time, I could only think of my own embarrassing moments. But I couldn’t remember my friends 47 anything embarrassing at all. Now the zit story is 48 a funny memory, meaning that I need to be more carefree and also wash my face more often!

42. (A) perfection (B) perfect (C) imperfect (D) imperfection 43. (A) Woken (B) To wake (C) Woke (D) Waking

44. (A) schedule (B) creature (C) reflection (D) reminder 45. (A) embarrassed (B) embarrass (C) embarrassing (D) embarrassment 46. (A) the others (B) other’s (C) others (D) others’

47. (A) do (B) doing (C) done (D) did

48. (A) nothing more than (B) nothing (C) more than (D) anything but

IV. Fill in the blanks (10%)

Seeing whales stranded on a beach and dying can be a heartbreaking experience. These huge marine animals, so graceful and 49 underwater, are completely helpless when they lose their sense of direction and end up 50 on dry land.

Making matters even worse is the fact that it's often our fault that these creatures end up in such 51 and life-threatening situations. It is believed that the undersea world of the whale is a world of sound, and whales use it to 52 , to locate prey and mates, and to communicate with one other. Nonetheless, not only does noise from human activities 53 with these activities, but in some cases, it can startle whales so badly that they surface too quickly and bleed to death from the 54 change in pressure. Fear is a powerful stimulus.

On the other hand, whales are one of the largest 55 in the world's oceans, feeding on small creatures called krill, which they filter out of the water with their huge mouths. The rumbling noise from the engines of the crafts can 56 them as they try to eat, causing them to go away from their regular feeding areas. What’s more, while swimming close to the surface and passing through busy shipping lanes and 57 , whales must dodge the big boats to avoid being struck. Tackling these threats 58 whales requires international coordination. Hopefully, a global action plan to protect these giants of the deep will be forthcoming.

(A) navigate (B) extreme (C) majestic (D) interfere (E) distract (AB) mammals (AC)to (AD) harbors (AE) stuck (BC) desperate 49. C 50. AE 51. BC 52. A 53. D

54. B 55. AB 56. E 57. AD 58. AC

V. Reading Comprehension (10%)

(1) Everyone gets sick sometimes, but those who work underground risk getting illnesses specific to their environment. Miners, tunnel workers, and even divers may suffer a variety of diseases due to their working conditions. For example, miners often get chronic respiratory diseases; Underwater divers can become sick from pressure changes caused by surfacing too quickly. In general, the frequency of these types of illnesses is rising.

One of the worst illnesses of underground workers is pneumoconiosis, or “black lung disease.” Often found in coal miners, this is caused by breathing small amounts of fine coal dust over long periods of time. The dust builds up, and over time the normally pink, healthy lungs turn black. Symptoms usually include chest pain, coughing, and difficulty breathing. In China, nearly 600,000 people suffer from this condition, and 140,000 have already died since the 1950s. In some cases, a worker may be exposed when young but not notice any signs of disease until many years later. Unfortunately, there is no medicine to cure this. However, the disease is entirely preventable if proper dust control measures are used. Similarly, tunnel workers are often diagnosed with a medical problem called silicosis, which is caused by breathing fine sand particles. In addition, lung cancer has been discovered in those who work in radon mines, or in mines contaminated with radon.

Usually there are laws in place to protect these hard-working people, but the laws must be followed and enforced to be effective. To avoid ending up in the hospital, workers must take steps to make sure they stay healthy by periodically participating in available medical tests. 59. What causes the black lung disease?

(A) the rapid pressure change

(B) the stifling heat in the mines and tunnels (C) the lack of clean water and nutrition

(D) by breathing in fine coal dust

60. Which of the following statements is true?

(A) The causes of diseases of underground and underwater workers are the same.

(B) The black lung disease cannot be cured but is preventable.

(C) The purpose of this passage is to urge people to stay away from underground construction.

(D) The author discouraged readers from working underground. 61. What might be the title of this passage?

(A) Sickness from Working Underground

(B) Perks from Working Underground

(C) An Introduction to the Black Lung Disease (D) Steps of Dust Control Measures

(2) O. Henry, the pseudonym of William Sidney Porter, is a well-known American short-story writer whose stories are noted for their witty plots, clever wording, and unexpected endings. Like many other writers, O. Henry had wandered through different professions before he finally found his calling as a short-story writer. He worked as a clerk at his uncle’s drugstore and became a licensed pharmacist at the age of 19. At the drugstore he showed his natural artistic talents by sketching the townspeople that frequented the store. A few years later he moved to Austin, Texas, where he had an active social life, and he took several different jobs over the next few years, from working as a pharmacist to banking. But O. Henry was obviously not a good bank teller. He was careless with his bookkeeping and was accused of embezzlement by the bank. He lost his job, but he wasn’t indicted. After that, O. Henry and his family moved to Houston, where he started writing for The Houston Post. O. Henry usually collected ideas for his column by lingering in hotel lobbies, observing and talking to whoever happened to be there. This was a very useful technique, and one that he used to gain inspiration throughout his writing career.

O. Henry’s most prolific writing period began in 1902, when he moved to New York. Here he wrote 381 short stories, one story each week for over a year. Most of his short stories are set in the early twentieth century. Many take place in New York and often deal with ordinary people like clerks, officers, waitresses, and so forth. His most famous short story, “The Gift of the Magi,” clearly characterizes his style. It is a story about a poor young husband and wife, each of whom sells his or her most precious possession to buy a Christmas gift for the other, only to find that the gifts are no longer needed as they already have their love for one another. In the story, the writer resolves an awkward situation in a warm and creative way, leaving readers with a surprising but endearing ending.

62. What is the main purpose of the passage?

(A) To tell us why William Sidney Porter used the pen name “O. Henry.”

(B) To give us a brief introduction to O. Henry’s life and writing style.

(C) To tell us the reasons why O. Henry chose to be a writer. (D) To introduce some of O. Henry’s famous short stories.

63. Which of the following statements about the story “The Gift of the Magi” is NOT true? (A) The ending of the story surprises its readers.

(B) Each member of the couple sacrifices his or her best possession for the other. (C) This story can best represent O. Henry’s writing style.

(D) The couple knew beforehand that their gifts would not be needed anymore.

第二部分

手寫題

I. Reading Comprehension (閱讀素養題 4%)

(1) When the musical Cats opened in London almost 40 years ago, no one knew that it would become such a hit. In the years that have followed, this delightful musical has enchanted

audiences around the world and broken several records. It has also become the longest running musical in London and on Broadway.

What has made this musical so successful? First of all, it is based on a book of poems by the Nobel-prize-winning author T. S. Eliot. This book tells the stories of several different cats, and Andrew Lloyd Weber, an award-winning composer, decided to make it into a musical by writing songs based on the poems.

The show’s costumes, dancing, and scenery have also contributed to its success. The actors in Cats wear special makeup, costumes, wigs, and even artificial tails. Although it takes hours for the actors to get ready, their costumes and makeup allow them to look like actual cats. Onstage, they also try to move like cats, and the show’s dance scenes have been praised by critics. The show’s set, a huge junkyard, provides the perfect setting for the actors, dressed as cats, to move around, dance, and sing.

Perhaps most importantly, Cats has become successful because of its music. The song “Memory” is one of the best known, and it has been recorded by more than 170 singers,

including Barbra Streisand and Barry Manilow. The records from the show’s original Broadway and London casts have won Grammy awards. And Cats has won several other awards, including seven Tony Awards.

The musical Cats has become a worldwide success. It has been translated into 14 languages, and it has been performed in more than 150 cities around the world. More than 50 million people in 26 countries have seen Cats, making it one of the most successful musicals of all time.

1. According to the passage, who wrote the songs of the musical Cats? . (1%)

Andrew Lloyd Weber

2. Where is the show’s set, which offers the actors and actresses a perfect setting to perform? . (1%)

A huge junkyard

3. Which song is one of the best known in the musical Cats? . (1%)

Memory

4. How many languages is the musical Cats translated to? . (1%) 14 (languages)

II. Translation (13%)

1. 跟朋友出去時，我轉向和你一起看Instagram的動態更新，把朋友們晾在旁邊。(3%) When my friends and I h out, I t to you for Instagram updates and

i everyone else. 2. 他們在往返非洲的長途旅程中，必須長時間飛行。(4%) 3. 事實上，對學生來說，完全略過早上這餐是很常見的。(3%) 4. 我了解到自從你走進我的生活，一切都不一樣了。(3%)

II. Translation (13%)

2. 他們在往返非洲的長途旅程中，必須長時間飛行。(4%)

They have to keep flying / over a long time over a great distance / during their journey / to and from Africa.

3. 事實上，對學生來說，完全略過早上這餐是很常見的。(3%)

In fact, it is / common for students to skip / this morning meal altogether.

4. 我了解到自從你走進我的生活，一切都不一樣了。(3%)

I realize that / things have been totally different / since you came into my life.