彰化縣私立精誠中學 103 學年度第一學期第一次段考高二 英文(共四頁，另附答案卷) 範圍：第三冊 1~4 課、文法第 8、9 單元、片語 13、14 單元
I Vocabulary (15%)
1 Alvin is very ____. He always remembers his friends’ birthdays and sends them gifts. (A)raging (B) thoughtful (C) stranded (D) chilly
2 Seeing his bus arriving from the store, Mark ___ a newspaper and paid the money in a hurry. (A) grabbed (B) whispered (C) erased (D) approached
3 Feeing depressed and hopeless, the ____ worker turned to heavy drinking. (A) repaid (B) entire (C) aided (D) unemployed
4 A healthy and balanced breakfast is ____ for everyone. It gives us enough energy and helps us stay focused.
(A) thrived (B) regarded (C) essential (D) prosperous
5 Excellent quality and ____ price make the brand popular. Customers all enjoy its good products with fair prices.
(A) adapted (B) disgusting (C) wealthy (D) reasonable 6 Whether students should wear uniforms has been an arguable ____.
(A) issue (B) climate (C) average (D) acceptance
7 Most of the ____ of this town object to the building of an incinerator. The townsfolk are afraid that burning rubbish will pollute the air.
(A) reaction (B) residents (C) donations (D) survival
8 Please wear the ____ clothing when you attend the formal dinner. Sandals, flip-flops and shorts are strictly restricted.
(A) assistance (B) broadcast (C) material (D) appropriate
9 Some experts calculated that the ____ of the old tower would take roughly one year. (A) temperature (B) serving (C) reconstruction (D) technology
10 If you plan to travel to New York City, you can consider staying at the boutique Renaissance Hotel, which boasts rising 26 stories above Times Square and definitely has the soul of a _____ hotel with elaborately crafted interiors by renowned designers.
(A) luxurious (B) attached (C) psychological (D) efficient
11 After making sure nobody was looking, Mary ___ from her hiding place behind the truck and dashed across the parking lot to a waiting car.
(A) ignored (B) dominated (C) emerged (D) insisted
12 It is common for immigrants to experience feelings of loneliness and ____ when they just move to a new country.
(A) advantages (B) concentration (C) isolation (D) insistence
13 The prize winner will be selected ____ by the computer. So _____ that you have to send your reply by the end of October.
(A) better yet ; keep in mind (B) in sight ; keep in mind (C) in contrast ; dig in (D) at random ; bear in mind
14 The terrible bombing has left the city ___, and it might take ten years to rebuild the city. (A) in ruins (B) in peace (C) in time (D) over time
15 Whenever the inexperienced employee made mistakes, his manager always came to his aid and _____.
(A) went on with his work (B) picked up the pieces (C) made sense (D) hung up the phone
II CLOZE (15%)
Jiji, a small town in Taiwan’s Nantou County, was destroyed overnight in the 921 Earthquake, one of the worst earthquakes in Taiwan’s history. It took years to rebuild this beautiful town. The reconstruction of this town didn’t result _16_ the residents’ hard work and effort alone, _16_. Continuous help from outside sources _17_ another important part. _18_ of food, clean water, and clothes are often most helpful in the immediate _18_ of a disaster. _19_, victims’ needs change gradually. Some victims may need stuff and wood to reconstruct their houses; _20_ may need textbooks as they return to school.
16 (A) in; by (B) at; although (C) from; though (D) in; though 17 (A) had (B) needed (C) played (D) suggested 18 (A) Addition; supplies (B) Donations; aftermath
(C) Support: gestures (D) Materials; matters
19 (A) However (B) Besides (C) Similarly (D) Otherwise 20 (A) another (B) the others (C) the other (D) others
The sun’s out. You decide to log off and go to the park. _21_ arrival, you subconsciously check for the smart phone that is always in your pocket. It’s not there. Now what? According to a recent report, 68 percent of us would feel disoriented and nervous, a phenomenon _22_ “disconnect anxiety.” _23_ appreciating the break, we just panic. “What if my boyfriend texts me” “What if my boss e-mails a new job opportunity?” Above all, “What if something comes up without my knowledge?”
The research consulting firm that has made the report says that they repeatedly hear people describe panic attacks on forgetting their cell phones. Some feel that, without _24_ to their phone contacts, they are being socially deprived. _25_, disconnect anxiety sufferers check their cellphones every few minutes, or keeping calling, or sending text messages to their contacts – sometimes just to _26_! “It’s not even rational, but that’s the way things are when you’re too _27_ to something you have.” Do you know how to keep yourself _28_ falling victim to disconnect anxiety? Maybe you can try to focus on what’s you are doing and simply enjoy the moment next time you are disconnected.
21 (A) Upon (B) In (C) Besides (D) When 22 (A) is labeled (B) is labeling (C) labeled (D) labels 23 (A) Thanks to (B) Except for (C) In addition (D) Rather than 24 (A) contact (B) access (C) respond (D) reach 25 (A) Likewise (B) However (C) As a result (D) In contrast 26 (A) get into trouble (B) kill time (C) hit home (D) pass through 27 (A) isolated (B) determined (C) attached (D) dedicated 28 (A) to (B) in (C) of (D) from
Candied and fried insects _29_ mouth-watering dishes in some parts of the world – just as roast mice make a perfect meal in other parts. Some people, however, may _30_it _30_ to eat any of these foods. What makes people choose some foods over others? Geography, customs, and traditions are the most important factors.
29 (A) are regarded as (B) regard as (C) thought of as (D) regarded as 30 (A) think; polite (B) find; disgusting (C) consider; convenient (D) find; disgusted
III Idioms and Phrases (10%)
(A) have … in common (B) hold up (C) hold on (D) went through (E) gone abroad (AB) gone to great lengths (AC) has … to do with
(AD) heard from (AE) have a … impact on
(BC) heading toward (BD) grew out of (BE) go for 31 Lisa tried her best to ___ the world champion in the solo-skating. 32 The magnificent building ____ some abandoned houses.
33 When we saw Nicole ____ us, we stepped forward to greet her.
34 T.S. Elliot’s works ___ far-reaching ___ contemporary literature. Even today, he is still very influential.
35 Since Betty got married, she has dropped all her old friends and ____ none of them. 36 A steep rise in the birthrate this year ___ something ____ a traditional belief that people
born in the Pig year are destined to have good luck and a joyous life. 37 The government has ___ to stop the scientist doing the experiment.
38 Gina told me that her brother had ___ on business and would come back to Taiwan in a couple of days.
39 My grandfather ___ two wars. He had experienced horrifying cruelties in wartime. 40 Mark is overweight, and I am afraid that the ladder can’t ____ his weight
IV Grammar (10%)
41 Canned food needs ____ before it is served.
(A) to be heated (B) being heated (C) to heat (D) to be heating 42 Arnold ____ much traveling while he was in college.
(A) made (B) took (C) went (D) did
43 On the doctor’s advice, after working on the computer for about half an hour, she stops _____ a rest.
(A) taking (B) to take (C) takes (D) took 44 At a food stand, you can sit at a table and watch people___ by.
(A) to pass (B) passed (C) passing (D) to passing
45 When he returned home, he found his house ____ into and all his valuables gone. (A) broken (B) broke (C) breaking (D) break
46 _____ Westerners, the Japanese are more connected with packaging as a symbol of appreciation, love, and care.
(A) Comparing with (B) Compared with (C) To compare with (D) Compare with 47 Choose the wrong sentence from number47 to number50.
(A) Badly injure in the car accident, Jason could scarcely move his legs and was sent to the hospital right away.
(B) Seeing her crying so sadly, I stayed with her until her mother came back.
(C) The number of athletes participating in the Summer Paralympics Games has increased from 400 athletes in 1960 to 3806 athletes in 2004.
(D) Everyone in the office must attend the meeting tomorrow. There are no exceptions allowed.
48 (A) Being able to play a musical instrument can bring you more pleasure.
(B) Most students are not used to solving problems on their own; they always expect their teachers to give correct answers.
(C) Besides to study hard to get knowledge, students should also develop independent thinking ability.
(D) Applying to college means sending in applications, writing study plans, and so on. It’s a long process, and it makes students nervous.
49 (A) Regarding the extra money you want for this month, I am sorry that I have decided not to send it to you.
(B) You can bring your dog to Happy Puppy and wash it yourself. We apply everything, including waist-high tubs, shampoo, and towels.
(C) Recycling cans were provided for items such as annoying CDs and regrettable fashion mistakes.
(D) I know how valuable the stone is, but I am giving it back to you, to hope that you can give me something even more precious.
50 (A) When it comes to play tennis, Tom is second to none in the class.
(B) He says that he practices playing tennis for two hours after school every day. (C) As for students who have trouble keeping up with their classmates, Chuck has tried
every possible way to increase their confidence.
(D) To have a full discussion of the issue, the committee spent a whole hour exchanging their ideas at the meeting.
V Reading Comprehension (22%)
Vandana Shiva will never forget a lesson she learned at the age of 13. Her parents insisted that she should wear clothing made only of homespun cotton. One day, Vandana, having returned from a boarding school to her home, demanded a nylon dress, the fashion followed by her rich friends. Her mother agreed, “If that is what you want, of course you shall have it,”she said. “But remember, your nylon dress will help a rich man buy a bigger car. And the cotton you wear will buy a poor family at least one meal.” Did she buy the nylon dress? Of course not! Maybe this experience led to her resolution to fight for social justice in her later years.
Now over 60, ever visiting Taiwan in 2010,Vandana‘s main concern these days is how to preserve Indian traditional crops. This is severely attacked by many global companies. They encourage farmers to grow so-called yielding crops; many farmers, therefore, turn to high-tech methods and depend on bioengineered seeds, chemical fertilizers and pesticides. As a result, hundreds of traditional crops are disappearing. Contrary to expectation, high-tech agriculture can’t rescue Indians from starvation. Bioengineered seeds are expensive and cannot adapt to local conditions. Hundreds of Indian farmers have committed suicide during the past few years because of failed harvests.
But there is hope. Many farmers are returning to traditional methods promoted by Navdanya, an organization based in New Delhi that Vandana helped found 20 years ago. Navdanya encourages farmers to produce native varieties of crops that can be grown with natural fertilizer
and no artificial chemicals. It also helps local farmers form their own self-supporting organization and seed bank.
Navdanya has shown that in some areas, organic farmers can achieve high yields at little cost to the environment. Navdanya provides an alternative approach to modern farming. Vandana advised us to be more humble in the care of our environment. “You are not Atlas carrying the world on your shoulder,”she says. “It is good to remember that the planet is carrying you.”
51 Which is the main idea of this article?
(A) Vandana takes the lead in bioengineering.
(B) Vandana works hard to preserve Indian traditional crops. (C) Navdanya helps farmers form their organization and seed bank. (D) Farmers use high-tech skills to increase crop production.
52 What attitude did Vandana’s mother take toward her demand for a nylon dress? (A) Negative but in a soft way. (B) Firm and positive.
(C) Liberal. (D) Dogmatic. 53 Which of the following statements is not true?
(A) Navdanya helps farmers form their organization and seed bank.
(B) Many Indian traditional crops are disappearing because farmers grow non-organic crops. (C) High-tech agriculture is not a solution to the problem that Indian farmers face.
(D) Organic farming is a cure-all for all the poor condition in India.
54 When Vandana says it is good to remember that the planet is carrying us, she implies that ____.
(A) we should make use of natural resources of the earth (B) we are tiny and short-lived compared with the universe (C) we should love our land, and protect our environment (D) we should support the old-fashioned farming method
Overusing our brain makes us feel stressed out and exhausted. Some food can make the brain function better. Blueberries are known to help protect the brain from oxidative stress and may reduce the effects of dementia. A study on rats found that diets rich in blueberries
dramatically improved both the learning capacity and motor skills of aging rats, making them mentally equivalent to much younger rats.
Nuts and seeds are terrific sources of vitamin E, which can help prevent cognitive decline as your age. And it is not just your brain that benefits from almonds, walnuts, cashews, Brazil nuts,
pistachios, and peanuts. Your heart will be happier, too. Nuts have been linked to a decreased risk of cardiovascular disease.
Avocados are rich in monounsaturated fat, which contributes to healthy blood flow. This helps every organ in your body –particularly the brain and the heart. Avocados also lower the blood pressure. Because high blood pressure can impair cognitive abilities, lowering blood pressure helps to keep the brain in top form. The fiber in avocados also reduces the risk of heart disease and bad cholesterol.
Whole grains such as brown rice, whole wheat, oats, and barley also enhance the flow of blood to the brain. They contain more intact nutrients than processed white flour, including vitamin E, antioxidants, and fiber. When these work together to increase blood flow, the integrity of brain cells is better preserved.
The last one may surprise you. A cup of coffee before a big exam can help your brain perform at its best. That is because caffeine improves short-term memory and speeds up
reaction time. Studies have also linked caffeine to a lowered risk of Alzheimer’s disease. But do not over do it---too much caffeine can make you jumpy and irritable.
55 What does the word “dementia” in paragraph one most likely mean?
(A) A kind of virus. (B) Brain disease. (C) A kind of brain food. (D) Learning capacity.
56 Which is not mentioned in the passage as a food that makes the brain function better?
(A) Whole grains. (B) Avocados. (C) Coffee. (D) Raspberries. 57 What can we infer from the passage?
(A) Coffee can effectively prevent Alzeimer’s disease and other brain illness. (B) Choosing the foods mentioned in the passage will not ensure your brain health. (C) Nuts, avocados and whole grains are all helpful to our brain health.
(D) Eating too many blueberries can lead to high blood pressure and dementia. 58 What is the author’s attitude toward coffee as a brain booster?
(A) Disapproving and anxious. (B) Approving and supportive. (C) Tentative and hesitant. (D) Troubled and vexed.
Antarctica and the Arctic region are the southernmost and northernmost areas on Earth. These extremely cold areas have been the destination for many scientific explorations.
Antarctica surrounds the South Pole. It is the coldest of the seven continents. Masses of ice and snow about one mile thick cover most of Antarctica’s land. It is the most desolate place on earth. Few plants can survive in its extreme cold, and its only wildlife lives on the coast. There is no sunlight at all for months at a time in Antarctica. Because it is so cold, little snow falls in this area. The South Pole only gets four to six inches of snow each year. However, the existing snow is packed so heavily and tightly that it has formed into a great ice cap. This ice cap covers more than 95% of Antarctica.
It is probably not surprising that there are no cities or towns in Antarctica. In fact, no people live there permanently. Since Antarctica was discovered in 1820, many teams of scientists and explorers have braved its cold to learn about this interesting piece of land. Although very little grows in Antarctica, the seacoast does have a variety of animal life. Whales, seals, penguins, petrels, and fish are among the animals that live in and near Antarctica’s coastal waters. All of these animals depend on the sea for food and shelter.
Unlike Antarctica, the Arctic is a permanent home for many people. About 90 percent of all Arctic lands are free of snow and ice in the summer-except for Greenland. Although the sun never shines on much of the Arctic during the winter, it does shine on all parts of this area for at least a little while each day from March to September.
As in Antarctica, little plant life can survive in the Arctic. It is plagued by not only cold but also wind, a lack of water, and the long, dark winters. Willow trees do grow in the far end of the Arctic but only a few inches high. A permanently frozen layer of soil called “permafrost” prevents roots from growing deep enough in the ground to properly anchor plants.
Because it’s warmer than Antarctica, the Arctic is home to animals such as reindeer, caribou, bears, and sables. These animals live in pastures all over the Arctic. The seacoast is home to many birds, including ducks, falcons, geese, and loons.
59 What does the word “desolate”in paragraph two most likely mean? (A) Abandoned. (B) Lifeful. (C) Thriving. (D) Impedimental. 60 According to the passage, which is NOT true?
(A) The Arctic goes through periods of time when there is no sunlight at all. (B) Antarctica goes through periods of time when there is no sunlight at all.
(C) Antarctica has no plants because of the permafrost that blocks the roots. (D) The Arctic has many animals because there is no ice cap covering most of it. 61 Which is NOT a reason why more people live in the Arctic permanently instead of
Antarctica?
(A) The weather in the Arctic is warmer and easier to survive. (B) There can be months when there is no sun in Antarctica. (C) Antarctica has more animals than the Arctic.
(D) Most of the Arctic does not have ice and snow in the summer. VI Translations (13%)
62 當Mary 買衣服時,她不考慮錢. (2%)
When Mary buys clothes, she does not g____ money a t_______. 63 校車在校門前停車後, 學生們逐一下車. (2%)
After the school bus p____ ____ in front of the school gate, the students got off the bus one at a
time.
64 他總是在用餐前洗手. (1%)
He always washes his hands before he d___ in his meal. 65 來自慈善團體和政府的援助讓他們得以從災難中復原. (3%) 66 有些災民甚至相信如果他們死去, 家人就可能存活下來. (用 if+S.+had+p.p.句型) (3%) 67 Tom 喜歡這本小說因為情節合乎情理 . (2%) 高二英文 第4 頁，共 4 頁
