國立台東高中 106 學年第二學期第一次段考

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國立台東高中 106 學年 第二學期第一次段考

科目：　英文(IV)　　考試班級：二年級 201~209 班級：　座號：姓名：

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□可使用計算、翻譯機 一、文法選擇 (共 10 分,每題 2 分)

1. ( ) When Dennis found his desk knocked over by his classmates on purpose, anger _____ up inside him.

(A)bubbled (B)was bubbled (C)had bubbled (D)had been bubbled

2. ( ) Ben spent an hour in front of the mirror deciding _____ tie he shall choose.

(A)what (B)how (C)which (D)why

3. ( ) Scientists aren't sure as to _____ the universe came into being.

(A)what (B)which (C)how (D)who

4. ( ) A healthy body is the key _____ a quality life.

(A)to (B)for (C)of (D)on

5. ( ) It is _____ greenhouse gases have contributed to the planet’s rising temperatures.

(A)truly that (B)seemed that (C)true that (D)to be true

二、課文綜合測驗 (共 25 分,每小題 1 分)

1. Happiness is rare to find these days. The dizzy __6__ of life has pretty much turned the modern world into a living hell.

Students find themselves __7__ in schools taking countless tests and exams. As for adults, many are living with huge pressure in the pursuit of __8__ careers. Also, people nowadays are having a hard time __9__ work and play. As a result, how to be happy has become a pressing issue for people of all ages in different __10__ of their lives. Almost everyone wants to know the secret to happiness.

6 . ( ) (A) pace (B) semester (C) profession (D) standard

7 . ( ) (A) imprison (B) to imprison (C) imprisoned (D) imprisoning 8 . ( ) (A) fulfill (B) fulfilling (C) fulfilled (D) fulfillment

9 . ( ) (A) living up to (B) swarming with (C) going on to (D) striking a balance between 1 0 . ( ) (A) lifetimes (B) compromises (C) phases (D) priorities

2. Even though the United States banned the use of the chemical DBCP, banana companies still continued using it because it kept banana yields from declining. However, the husband of the woman I met was in charge of injecting DBCP __11__ the ground. His body kept absorbing the poison __12__. Many years later, it took its toll when his wife gave birth. The hospital staff didn’t dare bring her son to her because the boy was born deformed. This was all because of his father’s __13__ to the harmful chemical.

The companies had disregarded the knowledge about the dangerous chemical and kept using it. This caused the anger in me to bubble up, and I wanted to tell consumers about the family’s suffering. I also met another worker who went blind and became infertile from using DBCP. I asked him if he had a message for people, and what he said was __14__. He said he wanted people to keep buying bananas, but that people should keep in mind that what the banana companies do should be __15__ nature and humans. Fortunately, people across the world have started thinking about fair trade and taken action to make the world a better place for workers.

1 1 . ( ) (A) at (B) into (C) against (D) on

1 2 . ( ) (A) and so forth (B) day in, day out (C) once again (D) first and foremost 1 3 . ( ) (A) decline (B) disclosure (C) exposure (D) export

1 4 . ( ) (A) reluctant (B) innocent (C) conscious (D) illuminating

1 5 . ( ) (A) lost for words (B) along the lines (C) blacked out (D) in accord with

3. Modern people are now living under huge stress. As people have to do more to survive in this increasingly competitive world, they are also carrying heavy burdens on their shoulders. In order to __16__ their parents’ expectations, students nowadays have to study for long hours and take numerous exams. Adults, also, may __17__ constant pressure from work in the pursuit of successful careers. As a result, people nowadays find it more and more challenging to achieve happiness. However, it is rather easy to be happy, and here are some useful tips. First, get your priorities right and simplify your schedule. Too much work may influence the quality of your performance and even ruin your relationships with family and friends. Second, think positive as happiness is much __18__ on your state of mind. View failure as a chance to learn rather than a stain on your life. Finally, express __19__ you feel and accept that you are only human. __20__ your emotions will only lead to frustration and unhappiness. Relax and just be yourself, and you will find a happy life right in front of the doorstep.

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□可使用計算、翻譯機 1 6. ( ) (A) derive from (B) go on to (C) stem from (D) live up to

1 7 . ( ) (A) live with (B) swarm with (C) pay the price for (D) strike a balance between 1 8 . ( ) (A) confident (B) dependent (C) grateful (D) joyful

1 9 . ( ) (A) how (B) however (C) what (D) whatever

2 0 . ( ) (A) cherishing (B) imprisoning (C) repressing (D) supposing

4. Obesity may pose a threat to our health. It may cause heart disease, diabetes, and other health problems. To avoid these illnesses, we should control our weight. Exercise is a good way to keep in shape. Calculating our BMI is another. However, 　 21 　 we should first and foremost watch is our diet. We should stay away from any food that may damage our health. Traffic light labeling, developed by the Food Standards Agency in the U.K., labels food products with three colors: green, amber, and red. Like traffic lights, these colors 　 22 　 low, medium, and high amounts of harmful elements in the food products. The more green lights we see on a package of food, the healthier the food is. Red lights warn consumers not to eat the food product too often. With this system, consumers can know 　 23 　 whether the food they buy or eat may lead to obesity-related diseases. Even children can understand this system easily. 　 24 　 , it can be used around the world without language barriers. Aside from the U.K., many other European countries have introduced this system. Nevertheless, people in the food industry are against this system, saying it is too simplistic. Supporters counter this argument by saying that being simple is the virtue of this system. It makes finding information about food easy 　 25 　 consumers skip the time-consuming process. This system does convey an important message: We should choose food products carefully before putting them into our shopping baskets because we are what we eat.

21. ( 　) (A) why (B) how (C) what (D) where

22. ( 　) (A) determine (B) apply (C) affect (D) represent 23. ( 　) (A) at a price (B) at a loss (C) at a glance (D) at a distance 24. ( 　) (A) After all (B) Furthermore (C) Yet (D) For example

25. ( 　) (A) if (B) so (C) lest (D) unless

三、空英文意選填 (共 21 分, 26~38 每小題 1 分. 39~42. 每小題 2 分. )

1. Most 26. that cause food to spoil need water to survive. Salt 27. Large amount of amounts of water, so most bacteria cannot live in salty environment. As a result, salt has the ability to preserve almost anything. For much of human history, this has made salt treasured and 28. , Moreover, salt has caused wars and 29. .

26. ( 　).(A) destination (B) bacteria (C) digestion (D) combination 27. ( 　) (A) hijack (B) distract (C) lure (D) absorb 28. ( 　) (A) icy (B) indispensable (C) fuzzy (D) true-blue 29. ( 　) (A) revolution (B) nap (C) irony (D) flaw

2. Technology developers such as Google would like us to 30. smartphones into all part of our daily lives. Through the ready access of information, the goal is to 31. human intelligence. So does 32. information technology help or 33. the way we think?

Many researchers are looking at this. Scientists at Harvard University looked at the way people use the internet to complete mental tasks.

30. ( 　).(A) distract (B) chirp (C) adapt (D) integrate 31. ( 　) (A) empower (B) entrench (C) shed (D) amplify 32. ( 　) (A) subtle (B) ubiquitous (C) hollow (D) disastrous 33. ( 　) (A) accompany (B) chirp (C) hinder (D) overcome

3. According to a recent United Nations report, more than 200 million 34. workers labor around the world. For a poor or family, that kind of remittances support can make a big difference and change lives. However, for a family that is dependent on the income of one labor, paying brokers for finding them jobs can have 35. consequences. An injury or 36. can mean an entire family suffers. Founded in 2006, Aidha offers courses for low-income workers that focus on money management, communication, and computer skills. But the courses also deal with more 37. Topics such as how to refuse requests for money from family menbers.

The program equips its students with students with skills to manage their earnings effectively. But about half of the students eventually go on to start or invest in their own business. This also allows them to 38. their income.

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□可使用計算、翻譯機 34. ( 　) (A) migrant (B) flaw (C) beehive (D) accent

35. ( 　) (A) subtle (B) ubiquitous (C) hollow (D) disastrous 36. ( 　) (A) layoff (B) bacteria (C) muscle (D) tuition 37. ( 　) (A) insufficient (B) awkward (C) subtle (D) upcoming 38. ( 　) (A) lure (B) chirp (C) supplement (D) distract

4. While looking out over the snowy Austrian landscape, take a deep breath of the crisp, cold air. There are many reasons to visit Austria. Diving! It may sound 39. ,but Austria is home to pristine lakes that are waiting to be explored by divers who dare to 40.

Into the freezing water. For 41. Temperatures, courageous divers can head to Weissensee. If ice diving is a little chilly, Lake Klopein is reputed to be one of the warmest lakes in Austria. The area around Lake Klopein is also a 42. place to explore without your

flippers.

39. ( 　) (A) dreary (B) neutral (C) trim (D) outrageous 40. ( 　) (A) glide (B) applause (C) plunge (D) lure 41. ( 　) (A) frigid (B) spectacular (C) reputed (D) alternative 42. ( 　) (A) fabulous (B) diehard (C) conscious (D) adequate

四、閱讀測驗 (共 10 分, 每題 2 分. )

Any history of coffee should begin with a goatherd named Kaldi who, according to legend, lived in Ethiopia sometime around the ninth century. One day, noticing his flock dancing about eating some red berries, Kaldi decided to try some a few himself. He felt stimulated and quickly told others of his discovery. Thus, did the world learn of coffee.

Originally, used as a food and a medicine, by the thirteenth century coffee had become popular as a drink in Arabia.

Interestingly, The Arabs boiled all the bean they exported so the beans could not be used as seeds. It was not until the seventeenth century that someone sneaked a few coffee plants out of the region to Europe.

The Dutch were the first to attempt serious commercial production, starting plantations on Java, then a Dutch colony. For a time, however, church leaders in Europe said coffee was pagan drink and that it was bad for Christians. In the early 1600s, Pope Clement VIII was ask to ban it. After tasting and enjoying a cup, though, the pope gave it a blessing, and the coffee soon become common all over Europe.

Coffee next spread to Caribbean. Legend has it that all the coffee trees in Central and South America are descended from one seed brought by a Frenchman. Meanwhile, coffee was becoming very popular in America and Europe. Coffeehouses opened everywhere. In England, they became known as “penny universities.” It cost a penny to get in, and you could learn from all the famous and learned men who used coffeehouses as centers for discussion and business.

Today, your local coffee shop probably sells numerous varieties of beans from around the world. As a breaktime beverage, an after-dinner drink, or that very important morning pick-me-up, coffee’s popularity continues to grow.

43. After trying a few red berries, what the goatherd say to others?

( A) He told them how to grow coffee beans.

( B) He said that the red berries were good for health.

( C) He said that his goats grew stronger.

( D) He told them the red berries made him feel more alert.

44. Why coffeehouses in England known as “penny universities”?

( A) Because it cost a penny to enter the coffeehouses to study coffee.

( B) Because coffeehouses were places where poor people gathered for chatting and business.

( C) Because it cost apenny to enter coffeehouses, which at the time, were places where learned discussions occurred.

( D) Because universities were as cheap and interesting as coffeehouses.

45. How did Arabs contribute to the spread of coffee?

( A) Arabs first popularized coffee as a drink.

( B) Coffee first began to function as food and a medicine in Arabia.

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□可使用計算、翻譯機 ( C) They exported coffee seeds to Europe.

( D) They started the first serious commericial production of cffee.

46. According to legend, where do all Central and South America trees come from?

( A) Dutch planations on Java.

( B) A single seed.

( C) A( A)rbia.

( D) An Ethiopian goatherd.

47. Coffee is Not usually served as . ( A) a breaktime beverage.

( B) an afternoon drink.

( C) a morning pick-me-up.

( D) a bedtime nightcap

五、字彙填充 (共 20 分,每題 2 分)

1. _____________ The great musician Chopin left his homeland, Poland, moved to Paris, and spent the rest of his l_____e there.

2. _____________ The zoo keeper i_____ted tranquilizers (鎮定劑) into the angry lion to calm it down.

3. _____________ Being willing to make c_____ses in a relationship helps to develop stronger bonds of love and respect.

4. _____________ Due to its location and climate, Taiwan has high quality fruit and vegetables and often e_____ts them to other countries.

5. _____________ Students who e_____l at the school will have to finish all the required courses before graduation.

6. _____________ Because of poverty, many Indian children were c_____led to work instead of going to school.

7. _____________ In many countries, smoking is b_____ned in public areas.

8. _____________ The enemy soldiers were i_____ned in a military camp without any hope of release.

9. _____________ Many farmers use chemicals to keep p_____ts away, which causes pollution to the land.

10. _____________ All the tenthgrade students in this private school were asked to r_____r for the English proficiency test.

六、合併及改寫句子 (共 8 分,每題 2 分)

1. That my sister graduated from college at the age of 19 is incredible.

(用 It 開頭改寫)

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2. The dog won’t bark if he does not perceive danger. (用 unless 改寫)

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3. People won’t believe you if you can’t live up to your promise (用 unless 改寫)

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4. It seems that teenage years are often the best years of one’s life.

(改寫成：Teenage years . . . )

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七、整句式翻譯(共 6 分,每題 3 分) 1. 這場意外起源於酒駕。

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2. 那位顧客難以決定該買哪隻智慧型手機。

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國立台東高中 106 學年 第二學期 第一次段考

國立台東高中 106 學年第二學期第一次段考