國立臺東高中 107 學年度第一學期高二英文第二次期中考
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一、文法選擇(共 15 分,每題 1 分)
1. Failure is often ______ to be the mother of success.
(A)taken (B)considered (C)viewed (D)regarded
2. The doctor kept the child on life support in the hope ______ her.
(A)to save (B)to saving (C)of saving (D)that saves
3. Demeter ______ a gentle woman; nevertheless, she became irritable after losing her daughter.
(A)used to be (B)used to being (C)was used to be (D)was used to being 4. She provided the Greeks with the key ______ winning the final victory..
(A)for (B)of (C)to (D)as
5. Those who focus too much on their diets often end up ______ more.
(A)to eat (B)eating (C)to eating (D)to be eating
6. He fulfilled his own dream and gained others’ respect ______ working very hard.
(A)of (B)on (C)by (D)with
7. Aegeus is not a Taiwanese, and his wife is not ______.
(A)neither (B)either (C)too (D)also
8. The employees are asked to avoid ______ private life at work.
(A)discuss (B)discussing (C)to discuss (D)from discussing
9. The mayor requires that all the public offices ______ down on the use of electricity.
(A)cut (B)cuts (C)cutting (D)to cut
10. Stay calm ______ happens, or you will lose sound judgment.
(A)wherever (B)whenever (C)whichever (D)whatever
11. With a view to ______ his ideal college, he studies very hard.
(A)be entered (B)enter (C)entering (D)entered
12. With smartphones around, it is considered unnecessary ______ people to spend extra money buying themselves cameras.
(A)of (B)with (C)from (D)for
13. ______ learning what the students had done, the teacher was very furious.
(A)Upon (B)With (C)By (D)Under
14. Winnie struggled to make herself ______in the meeting, which greatly frustrated her.
(A)hear (B)heard (C)hearing (D)be hearing
15. If the chef had not overcooked the lobster, the dinner ______ perfect.
(A)will be (B)will have been (C)would be (D)would have been
二、課文綜合測驗(共 18 分,每題 2 分) 第
16 至 20 題為題組
Although the Greeks won many battles in the Trojan War, it was still very difficult for them to take over Troy. The huge walls __16__ the city kept the Greeks from entering inside. Therefore, the Greeks __17__ Athena, the goddess of war, for help.
She told them, “__18__ began with an apple must end with a horse.” The Greeks then built a giant wooden horse, and left it __19__ in front of the city. The Trojans __20__ the horse as a gift from the Greeks and took it to their city. Nevertheless, to their great shock, the Greeks got out of the horse and set fire to their city in the end.
16. (A) surround (B) surrounded (C) which surround (D) that surrounded 17. (A) went by (B) turned to (C) broke up with (D) came up with
18. (A) Who (B) When (C) What (D) Where
19. (A) stand (B) stood (C) standing (D) to stand
20. (A) thought of (B) looked at (C) thought about (D) looked around
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Technology shortens the travel distance. Places ___21___ take a long time to go can be reached quickly and easily. Even though faraway countries may now seem closer, they are still different from your home country. Therefore, it is important to do some research ___22___ advance of a trip to a foreign country. Fundamental knowledge about the local culture will definitely help communication easier and your trip more enjoyable. For example, never ___23___ your voice to make yourself understood. If you cannot express your thought ___24___ , you can try drawing a picture or using some gestures. Also, it is impolite to point at others no matter where you go. If you have to point at an object, you can do so by holding your palm flat.
Hopefully, these tips will help you avoid conflicts in a foreign country.
21. (A) used to (B) that used to (C) are used to (D) that are used to
22.(A) in (B) by (C) on (D) with
23.(A) raise (B) raising (C) raised (D) to raise
24. (A) enormously (B) politely (C) rapidly (D) verbally
三、閱讀測驗(共 15 分，25-27 每題 1 分，28-33 每題 2 分) 第
25 至 28 題為題組
The Greeks are known for many things—great thinkers, brave heroes, exciting myths—and the Olympic Games. Without a doubt, when you think of the Olympics, you think of Greece, since this is where the ancient games were founded and where the modern games were first held after being started again in 1896.
The Olympics began more than two thousand years ago. They were held to honor the Greek gods and to give athletes from all over Greece the chance to compete in different sports. Most of the Olympic early events were running and jumping races, and only young men were allowed to take part. Surprisingly, participants ( 參 與 者 ) in these early Olympic Games usually competed in the nude! Also, winners did not receive a gold medal but a crown of olive leaves instead.
After the Romans defeated the Greeks, they stopped the Olympic Games as well. When the games started again in 1896, athletes from different nations around the world could compete against one another again. In the modern Olympic Games, women were allowed to take part along with the men, and, of course, all of those joining the games wore clothes. In addition, the use of the Olympic flame as a symbol and the tradition of giving a gold medal to the winner of an event began at this time.
In 1924, the first Winter Olympic Games were held in France. And in 2004, the summer Olympics was held once again in Greece, the birthplace of these games.
25. According to the article, which of the following is NOT the difference between ancient Olympics and modern Olympics?
(A) The medal. (B) The participants. (C) The clothes. (D) None of the above.
26.The ancient Olympics were held to ________.
(A) honor the Greek gods (B) celebrate war victories (C) encourage people to play sports (D) pray for god’s protection 27. 1896 is a significant year for the Olympic Games because ________.
(A) the Romans first held the games (B) the modern Olympic Games were started (C) the Romans defeated the Greeks (D) the ancient Olympic Games were ended 28. What is the best title for the article?
(A) The Olympics Athletes (B) The History of the Olympics
(C) The Culture of Greece (D) The Ancient Olympics Games
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Excerpt from Unit Seven Just a Brand Name, Not Your Name Be yourself!
Many people know the importance of being true to themselves, but unfortunately, more and more people are losing their sense of identity in a world overwhelmed by brand names. Whether or not an item is a brand-name product often plays a vital role in customers’ decision making. A survey was recently conducted to find out how brand names influenced people’s shopping choices. The results showed that roughly forty percent of those questioned agreed that the brand was more crucial than all the other factors.
So, the question is this: Why do so many people prefer brand-name products? One of the biggest impacts is probably commercial advertising featuring entertainment and sports celebrities. Their endorsements of these brands send one message to the public: Image is important.
Many people today believe owning brand-name products helps to strengthen their self-image and increase their confidence. They feel good about themselves while wearing, using, or eating brand-name items. For instance, some think they look slimmer and more attractive in jeans from a company that has hired famous models as its brand ambassadors. Others trust only Nike or Adidas shoes, for they believe their feet will not be suitably protected in shoes without those brand names. Still others insist that only drinks sold by Starbucks provide them with the refreshment they need.
Ironically, this blind belief in the power of brand names actually reflects a person’s lack of self-confidence, and it definitely doesn’t contribute to the establishment of a positive self-image. When people buy designer goods, they buy into an image created by advertisers. When people respond to the advertisements and buy such products, they want to signal their value or uniqueness through the value or uniqueness of the brand. What’s more, purchasing designer goods enables people to hide behind an image created by others because they don’t have the independence or originality to create their own image or style.
This phenomenon is particularly evident in teenagers who pay special attention to their appearance.
The impact of designer clothes on the young seems to be more tremendous than that of any other type of clothing. Some young people believe that the only way they can make a good impression on others is to dress in designer clothing. These days, a majority of teenagers who like to wear brand-name clothes express themselves by what they wear on the outside.
Although the quality of the materials and the cut of designer clothes often go beyond those of lower-priced versions of the same garment, the money that must be paid to buy designer clothes tends to far exceed their real cost. As a matter of fact, seventy-five percent of the often high purchase price is for the logo alone. However, as more and more people are starting to get at the cause of such high prices, they finally see the light that it is unwise to buy designer clothes, simply to prove their own worth.
So, do you still have a good reason for choosing expensive brand-name products?
29. According to the reading, who is LESS likely to endorse a brand-name product?
(A) A movie star. (B) A lottery (樂透) winner. (C) A baseball player. (D) A pop singer.
30. According to the reading, which of the following statements is true?
(A) The money that must be paid to buy designer clothes often exceeds the true cost.
(B) People who prefer brand-name products always lack taste in fashion and creativity.
(C) Forty percent of the people in one survey didn’t care about brands when they went shopping.
(D) The belief in the power of brand names helps teenagers to establish a positive self-image.
31. According to the reading, more and more people refuse to buy designer clothes because __________.
(A) the quality of designer clothes is often poor (B) they don’t care about how other people see them (C) they don’t like the chosen brand ambassadors (D) too much money must be paid simply for the logo 32. When it comes to brand-name goods, what is the author’s attitude?
(A) Positive. (B) Doubtful. (C) Playful. (D) Careless.
33. In which of the following books is the reading most likely to be seen?
(A) A magazine. (B) A Travel guide. (C) A medical journal. (D) An advertisement.
四、雜誌綜合測驗(共 12 分,每題 1 分) 第
34 至 37 題為題組
For me, growing up in the Northeastern United States, autumn meant brightly colored leaves. When I moved to a
subtropical climate as an adult, I liked the warmer weather. But I missed the beautiful autumn leaves. New England, the region where I grew up, is famous for colorful fall foliage. But when I moved back to the United States, I went to a different region, the upper Midwest. I was delighted to discover that here, too, the autumn leaves___34___a wonderful display.
My new home is on the border of Michigan and Indiana. It’s part of the Great Lakes region, ___35___ five huge bodies of water. This region___36___many visitors who come to view its autumn foliage. These visitors, known as leaf peepers, time their trips to see ___37___ colored leaves ___37___.
34.(A) put on (B) set out (C) account for (D) work out 35.(A) called in (B) named for (C)brought about (D) wiped out 36.(A) attracts (B) attends (C) distracts (D) tends
37.(A) as, as possible (B) so, as they can (C) as many, as possible (D) so many, as they can
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Did you get up ___38___ of the bed this morning? If so, it could be an indication that you didn’t get enough sleep last night. You, like many others, might be ___39___insomnia, a condition that prevents you from falling or staying ___40___.
With insomnia, you li e awake hour after hour trying to make yourself go to sleep but just can’t. So you worry about how tired you’ll be the next day, ___41___only makes you feel more wide awake and anxious. Insomnia is sometimes described as the feeling of being trapped between wake and sleep.
38. (A) by the means (B) in accord with (C) on the wrong side (D) at the very beginning 39. (A) indulged in (B) overflowing with (C) devoted to (D) suffering from
40. (A) sleep (B) sleepless (C) asleep (D) sleepy
41.(A) which (B) that (C) what (D) who
It was a quiet evening. Crickets chirped, the wind gently blew while an owl sat quietly. A mouse stepped on a stick. The owl took notice and silently flew in pursuit of the mouse.
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Owls are interesting birds. ___42___, they have excellent hearing. They can hear a mouse ___43___ on a tiny stick from 23 meters away!
There are more than 200 types of owls in the world. Owls can be found on nearly every continent. Most owls sleep during the day, and then come out at night. This behavior inspired the term “night owl,” which ___44___ to someone who stays up late at night.
Owls often represent wisdom and knowledge because of their watchfulness. ___45___, some say: “Be as wise as an owl.”
Here at Studio Classroom, we chose an owl as our mascot: a reminder to seek wisdom and knowledge. We want to encourage you that you, too, can be as wise as an owl.
42.(A) In an instant (B) For the time being (C) Against the odds (D) For one thing 43.(A) stepped (B) stepping (C) inspiring (D) inspired 44.(A) refers (B) rejects (C) returns (D) refuses 45.(A) Therefore (B) In addition (C) Though (D) Despite
五、字彙填充(共 20 分,每題 2 分) 單字必須完全相同正確才給分
46. Joe and his friends took ten days off work and went on a j_____y across Chile.
47. Some people believe that the soul is i_____l. In other words, they believe it lives on after the death of the physical body.
48. Many people find comfort in r_____n, which helps them to overcome their fear of the unknown.
49. Dad will buy the car because he trusts the salesperson’s professional j_____t.
50. Among the European countries which joined the Western a_____ies during WWII, Poland and France were the very first.
51. Elisa stood still, staring at the poster of her favorite band with a p_____e look.
52. The hikers took the p_____n of carrying a GPS device so that they wouldn’t get lost in the mountains.
53. It is i_____e and even illegal for employees to reveal trade secrets and customer data to other companies.
54. Helen doesn’t enjoy Chinese New Year parties, where annoying relatives bring up the s_____e topics about relationships.
55. The terrorists threatened to launch more a_____ks on the major cities in the country.
六、合併及改寫句子(共 16 分,每題 4 分)
56. Ophelia prefers eating sugar-free foods to regular ones, since sugar-free foods are healthier than regular ones. (用 the former . . . the latter . . . 改寫)
57. It is rude to speak loudly in a meeting. (用 It be thought+ adj/N toV 改寫)
58. No matter where his mother goes, little Hector always follows her tightly. (用 Wherever 改寫) 59. The self-help book asks its readers to take an optimistic attitude toward life. (用 suggest that 改寫)
七、整句式翻譯(共 4 分)
60. Amanda比演講比賽(speech contest)的其他任何講者都緊張(any other . . .)。(2 分) 61. 海倫的美貌被視為特洛伊戰爭(TrojanWar)的肇因 (be seen as) 。 (2 分)
請將1-45 題答案劃入答案卡、46-61 答案填入答案卷，否則不予計分。
