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國立台南第二高級中學107學年度高一升高二適性班英文科試題 第一部分 單選題 90% 單選題答案請劃記在答案卡上
A. Vocabulary (15%) 1%*15=15%
1. In order for a new product to sell well, manufacturers often invest a large sum of money on its .
(A) interruption (B) promotion (C) destruction (D) concentration
2. Those college students work at the orphanage on a _____________ basis, helping the children with their studies without receiving any pay.
(A) voluntary (B) competitive (C) sorrowful (D) immoral
3. Sleep is the time for the brain to organize the information in your memory. It _________
your memory and what you have learned.
(A) overlooks (B) rejects (C) reinforces (D) erases
4. Mohammad al-Mir, 13, has won three world titles for his superfast math skills. His talent and skills are ______________ for his age.
(A) exceptional (B) comparable (C) indifferent (D) misunderstood
5. We need your help to have __________ funds to promote this social welfare program.
(A) wicked (B) proficient (C) sufficient (D) suspicious
6. Usain Bolt is considered the fastest man in the world. Having his heart set on breaking the record in the 2016 Summer Olympics, he is ________ to become a successful athlete.
(A) declined (B) destined (C) unwilling (D) bizarre
7. Victoria’s father her to follow in his footsteps and become an architect.
However, she is not interested in buildings at all, let alone studying different kinds of architecture.
(A) persuades (B) investigates (C) forgives (D) imports
8. With the development of technology, telephones have into cell phones, which are small, multifunctional, and easy to carry.
(A) chopped (B) shattered (C) translated (D) evolved 9. At this meeting, we shall focus _____ on the profits our company has made this year.
(A) primarily (B) fashionably (C) destructively (D) regretfully
10. William’s parents are usually very ___________ of him. They want to make sure their son is safe and well taken care of all the time.
(A) protective (B) peculiar (C) preventive (D) persuasive
11. She _______ and turned in bed last night, wondering why her husband would leave her.
She sighed deeply and was disappointed with his behavior.
(A) irrigated (B) advertised (C) tossed (D) giggled
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12. Tropical rainforests are home to about one million plant and animal species. If the rainforests disappear, many of these species will become .
(A) extinct (B) hostile (C) mature (D) intimate
13. What a challenging situation! Small restaurants are going out of business in the face of _______ competition.
(A) drowsy (B) marine (C) vulnerable (D) stiff
14. As an additional skill, coding can help people in all fields. Best of all, regardless of your age, coding can be engaging, ______________, and of course, useful.
(A) fearsome (B) harmful (C) enlightening (D) ironic
15. The bank robbers held the bank employee hostage and threatened to kill the hostage if the police did not ______________.
(A) tremble (B) retreat (C) squeeze (D) immerse B. Cloze Test (70%) (16-25題, 每題1分) (26-55題, 每題2分)
Two and a half billion people around the world use social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Social media (16) us (16) instantly communicate and share experiences with one another. For many people, though, social media has a negative side. Ironically, social media has a way of separating people. It can (17) competition in which users constantlycompare their lives to others’ lives. For example, a person might see dozens of “likes” for a photo of a friend’s new shoes, and suddenly, that person may want nicer shoes. Some feel pressureto keep up by posting content of their own. Studies have found that such cases can make people feel sad, lonely, and (18) . Social media also affects users in ways they don’t realize. Research shows that a number of users (19) to think independently. For instance, someone might share a post online just because it is popular. Social media can even change how you eat—seeing pictures of food online has been shown to (20) people (20) eat more than they should. In addition, social media can be very (21) ; some people feel that they constantly have to be online or on their phone, and they can’t stop. (22) , social media can get in the way of more important things like studying, sleep, and even spending time with friends and family in person. If you’ve ever (23) like this, try a
“social media cleanse”—that is, take a break from social media. Studies have shown that this has many benefits for users, such as reducing anxiety, getting rid of the “fear of missing out,” and improving their general quality of life. It works like a (24) . All in all, social media can be a wonderful tool, but as with anything we enjoy, (25) is key.
16.(A) allowing…to… (B) allows…to… (C) preventing…from… (D) prevents…from…
17. (A) take place of (B) lash out at (C) get rid of (D) give rise to 18. (A) stable (B) passionate (C) frustrated (D) fulfilled 19. (A) are less likely (B) is less likely (C) are more alike (D) is more alike
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20. (A) tear… apart … (B) change…into… (C) protect…from… (D) cause…to…
21. (A) ragged (B) edible (C) addictive (D) responsible 22. (A) Despite (B) Therefore (C) However (D) Nevertheless 23. (A) felt (B) fallen (C) feels (D) being fallen 24. (A) continent (B) feather (C) melancholy (D) charm
25. (A) plaster (B) moderation (C) granite (D) lance
Athletes and sports competitors compete in organized, officiated sports events to entertain spectators. When playing a game, athletes are required to understand the (26) of their game and obey the rules and regulations of the sport. The events (27) they compete include both team sports, such as baseball, basketball, and soccer, and individual sports, such as golf, tennis, and bowling. The level of play varies from unpaid high school athletics to (28 ) sports, in which the best from around the world compete in events broadcast on international television.
Being an athlete (29 ) more than competing in athletic events. Athletes spend many hours each day practicing skills and improving teamwork under the (30 ) of a coach or a sports instructor. They view videotapes not only to critique their own performances and techniques but also to learn their (31) tendencies and weaknesses to gain a competitive advantage. Some athletes work (32) with strength trainers to gain muscle and to prevent injury. (33) the fact that many athletes push their body to the limit during both practice and play, career-ending injury is always a risk. Even minor injuries may put a player (34) of replacement. Because competition at all levels is extremely intense and job security is always unstable, many athletes train year round to maintain (35) form and technique and peak physical condition. Athletes also must conform to strictly controlled diets during their sports season to supplement any physical training program.
26. (A) bandages (B) architects (C) windmills (D) strategies 27. (A) which (B) in which (C) , which (D) , in which 28. (A) incomplete (B) professional (C) occasional (D) humid 29. (A) suspects (B) rejects (C) involves (D) upsets 30. (A) guidance (B) fright (C) chapter (D) ignorance 31. (A) shadows’ (B) contracts’ (C) religions’ (D) opponents’
32. (A) regularly (B) regrettably (C) tragically (D) unexpectedly 33. (A) In spite (B) Due to (C) On account (D) Instead of 34. (A) under arrest (B) on campus (C) at risk (D) in jail
35. (A) crunchy (B) excellent (C) sentimental (D) poisonous
Road running is one of the most popular and accessible athletic activities in the world.
It (36) the sport of running on paved roads or established paths as opposed to track and field, or cross country running. The three most common distances for road
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running events are 10K runs, half marathons (21.1K), and marathons (42.2K). Runners are (37) to train prior to participating in a race. Another important factor (38) to success is a suitable pair of running shoes. Road running is often a community-wide event that (39) and raises money for an issue or project. In the USA, Susan G. Komen's Race for the Cure (40) nationwide to raise breast cancer awareness. This race is also run in Germany, Italy and Puerto Rico. In addition, there is one more information that you should not miss. ‘Global Running Day’ falls on 6 June this year. The objective of promoting the ‘Global Running Day’ is simple: to (41) and engage runners and running organizations in encouraging people to ‘make the pledge’ to run on Global Running Day. For more information about the special day, you may (42) the website at www.globalrunningday.org.
36. (A) dishes out (B) spills out (C) cleans out (D) refers to 37. (A) advised (B) attacked (C) afforded (D) avoided
38. (A) contributes (B) contributing (C) being contributed (D) has contributed 39. (A) invades (B) rebels (C) highlights (D) simplifies 40. (A) is held (B) is holding (C) held (D) being held 41. (A) criticize (B) abandon (C) hollow (D) support 42. (A) sympathize (B) consult (C) prohibit (D) irritate
Several months ago, across Taiwan’s major cities, consumers were in a near panic over a shortage of one of modern life’s basic necessities: toilet paper. Due to production disruptions in Brazil and forest fires in Canada, the global cost of short fiber pulp, which (43) toilet paper, has risen from US$650 per ton on average to US$800 as of February, according to the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA). Manufacturers said that the rise in the price of pulp has caused costs to (44) by more that 50 percent since mid-2017, and is continuing to climb, along with the cost of transportation and packaging. Then, panic buying started. Desperate shoppers flocked to store, only (45) empty shelves and stocks of toilet paper already sold out. In response to the toilet paper (46) , the government claimed that it would make sure that companies did not work together to drive up the price of toilet paper. The government promised to commit itself to looking into the matter.
43. (A) used to be producing (B) used to being produced (C) is used to produce (D) is used to producing
44. (A) confine (B) sparkle (C) lecture (D) increase 45. (A) to be found (B) found (C) to find (D) to finding 46. (A) crisis (B) volunteer (C) generosity (D) scarecrow
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The Nobel Peace Center is located in an old train station building close to the Oslo City Hall. It was officially opened on June 11, 2005. It is a center (47) you can experience and learn about the various Nobel Peace Prize Laureates and their activities as well as the remarkable history of Alfred Nobel, the (48) of the Nobel Prize. In addition, it serves as a meeting place where exhibits, discussions, and (49) related to war, peace, and conflict resolution are in focus. The Nobel Peace Center combines exhibits and films with digital communication and interactive installations
and has already received attention for its use of state-of-the-art technology. It also (50) visitors (50) inspiring exhibitions, activities, lectures, and cultural events. The
Nobel Peace Center is being funded; it is (51) by private and public institutions.
47. (A) where (B) which (C) who (D) whose
48. (A) contract (B) projector (C) founder (D) souvenir
49. (A) chimpanzees (B) physicians (C) reflections (D) contradictions 50. (A) stops…from… (B) refrains…from… (C) robs…of… (D) impresses… with…
51. (A) financed (B) deprived (C) repressed (D) contaminated
The kilt is a skirt traditionally worn by Scottish men. It is a tailored garment that is wrapped around the wearer’s body at the waist starting from one side, around the front and back and across the front again to the opposite side. Usually, the kilt (52) the body from the waist down to just above the knees. A properly made kilt should not be so loose that the wearer can easily twist the kilt around the body, (53) be so tight that it causes bulging of the fabric where it is buckled. One of the most distinctive (54) of the kilt is the pattern of squares, or sett, it exhibits. The association of particular patterns with individual families can be traced back hundreds of years. Then in the Victorian era (19th century), weaving companies began to (55) record and formalize the system of setts for commercial purposes. Today there are also setts for States and Provinces, schools and universities, and general patterns that anybody can wear.
52. (A) heals (B) condemns (C) recommends (D) covers
53. (A) it should nor (B) it nor should (C) nor should it (D) nor it should 54. (A) fractures (B) combs (C) crossroads (D) features
55. (A) systematically (B) peculiarly (C) irregularly (D) mischievously
C. Reading Comprehension (5%) 1%*5=5%
ORBIS is an international non-profit, non-governmental organization that offers free medical treatment and training for the prevention of blindness. It is best known for its
“Flying Eye Hospital,” a modified DC-10 aircraft. ORBIS has its headquarters in New York and offices in Houston, London, Hong Kong, and Taipei. In 2001, ORBIS Taiwan was
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registered as an international non-governmental development organization. Based in Taipei, ORBIS Taiwan is headed by Dr. Ray Tsai. Under his direction, ORBIS Taiwan’s mission includes working on eye care education programs for local schoolchildren, carrying out vision healthcare activities for local and overseas communities, and supporting ORBIS International’s programs. ORBIS Taiwan has been able to continue working with funds mostly from ORBIS International and local corporations. However, ORBIS Taiwan still needs rather more awareness and money to help with the fight to eliminate unnecessary blindness. There is more that needs to be done to keep the “Flying Eye Hospital” flying.
56. The word “eliminate” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to “_________.”
(A) remove (B) advise (C) protect (D) predict
57. According to the passage, what might be ORBIS Taiwan’s final goal?
(A) To become more influential than ORBIS International.
(B) To decrease the number of near-sighted people in Taipei.
(C) To make sure that blind people find a job and live independently.
(D) To prevent people from suffering from eye disease due to lack of medical care.
When Americans think of coffee, Seattle is a place that often comes to mind. According to the company known as Seattle’s Best Coffee, this is because of the events that happened in the city in the 1970s that forever changed coffee history. Local legend has it that around this time, Seattle coffee-lovers had grown tired of drinking bad-tasting coffee. A small group of serious coffee fans decided to improve the situation. This meant importing better quality coffee beans, and paying more careful attention to how the beans were roasted and how the coffee was prepared. Such things make the difference between a good and a bad cup. It was also at this time that a small coffee shop won first place in a contest held to decide the city’s best cup of coffee. Proud of winning, the shop changed its name to Seattle’s Best Coffee as a result. The owners put up a new sign to advertise. The red sign, which shows a steaming cup of coffee, is easily recognized and has become famous in Seattle. It has marked the location of the first Seattle’s Best for more than thirty years.
Like many other successful businesses, the little company went on to become a giant.
Seattle’s Best now has stores across Canada and the U.S. There’s lots of money in the coffee shop business, and it’s highly competitive. Not surprisingly, Seattle’s Best was bought by Starbucks in 2003, although Seattle’s Best stores still keep their original name.
58. The purpose of this passage is to ______.
(A) criticize big companies like Starbucks
(B) emphasize the importance of coffee’s quality (C) provide information about the history of Seattle (D) introduce the background of a coffee shop
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Andrew Carnegie, once the world’s richest person, was born in 1835 to a weaver’s family in Scotland. As a child, he was expected to follow his father’s profession. But the industrial revolution destroyed the weavers’ craft, and the family had to leave for new possibilities in America.
In 1848 the Carnegies arrived in Pittsburgh, then the iron-manufacturing center of the country. Young Carnegie took odd jobs at a cotton factory and later worked as a messenger boy in the telegraph office. He was often asked to deliver messages to the city theater, where he would stay to watch plays by great playwrights. He also spent most of his leisure hours in a small library that a local benefactor made available to working boys. After the Civil War, he devoted himself to the replacement of wooden bridges with stronger iron ones and earned a fortune. He further introduced a new steel refining process to convert iron into steel. It was Carnegie that led the expansion of the American steel industry in the late 19th century.
However, Carnegie often expressed his uneasiness with the businessman’s life. He once wrote, “To continue much longer overwhelmed by business cares and with most of my thoughts wholly upon the way to make more money in the shortest time, must degrade me beyond hope of permanent recovery.” The strong desire for intellectual pursuit led him to sell his company and retire at 64. Carnegie then turned his attention to giving away his fortune. He used his money to help others. Moreover, he established over 2,500 public libraries, and sponsored numerous cultural, educational and scientific institutions. By the time he died in 1919, he had given away 350 million dollars.
59. When did Carnegie begin to show his interest in artistic and intellectual pursuit?
(A) After he retired from his business.
(B) When he was a young boy back in Scotland.
(C) When he worked as a messenger boy in Pittsburgh.
(D) After he earned his fortune from his iron business.
60. Which of the following best characterizes how Carnegie managed his business?
(A) He was willing to make new changes.
(B) He set out to beat all the other competitors.
(C) He was happy to make more money in the shortest time.
(D) He did not hesitate in making investments in his hometown.
第二部分 手寫題 30% 答案請寫在答案卷上
一、 文意選填(10%) 1%*10=10% (每個選項只用一次)
(A) match (B) intends (C) command (D) introduced (E) though (F) household (G) promoting (H) that (I) operated (J) at least
Scientists have imagined for decades about a future when robots will take over daily household chores and give us more leisure time. Yet the types of robots (1) to the market so far have been more for entertainment than for practical uses. But, the consumer market for robots appears to be changing for the better, (2) it’s a slow change at best.
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Thanks to the lower costs and the improved performance of mass-produced computers, some small companies are starting to offer consumer robots that can clean and maintain a (3) . The problem is (4) these products can attract only those consumers who are already crazy about robots, so the market remains too small. And as far as performance and price are concerned, they’re still no (5) for conventional appliances. One company that has enjoyed some early success is Friendly Robotics. Last year, this company began selling a lawn-mowing robot called the Robomower. The battery-powered device does its job by moving randomly over the lawn. It takes a lot longer than a conventional lawnmower to get the job done, but (6) it frees weekends for its owner. The Robomower stays within the lawn’s boundary by sensing a wire installed a few inches underground near the lawn’s edge. The wire gives off a low-power radio signal, and the sensors on the robot pick up the signal and (7) the robot to return to the lawn.
Some other companies are also (8) their robots for different purposes. Probotics is selling its vacuum-cleaner robots. And iRobot (9) to start selling a home-security robot next year for about the cost of a notebook computer. However, their appeal so far has been limited to robot enthusiasts and wealthy consumers. Experts have noted that cheaper, conventional lawnmowers (10) by humans still achieve better results than robots, and vacuum-cleaner robots tend to have trouble moving around furniture, cats and stairways. Even iRobot acknowledges that a home-security robot can’t take the place of a household alarm system.
二 引導式翻譯(11 分) 每格 1 字 每格 1 分
1. 無庸置疑，動物園起著保護珍稀動物的重要功能。
_____________ _____________, zoos fulfill an important ________________ in the ______________ of rare species.
2. 追求藝術，將此作為職業是一件很困難的事。然而，William 不讓任何挑戰阻礙他 實現夢想。
It’s very difficult to ______________ art as a career. However, William _____________
to let any ______________ stop him _____________ _______ his dream.
3. 閱讀時，你必須活用你的記憶力來辨認單字，把它們組成詞組、句子、然後概念。
When you read, you have to actively use your memory to ________________ words and ___________ them into phrases, then sentences, and then ideas.
三 整句翻譯(9 分) (每題 3 分)
1. 說實話，我不得不對那些生活在困難環境中的小孩感到同情。
2. 然而，不論是出生在什麼環境，他們只要努力都有機會成功。
3. 直到最後一刻村民們才願意離開家鄉並搬進緊急避難所。
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國立台南第二高級中學107學年度高一升高二適性班 英文科答案卷
班級: _______ 姓名: _________________ 座號: _________
第二部分 手寫題 30% 答案請寫在答案卷上
一、文意選填(10%) 1%*10=10% (每個選項只用一次)
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二、填空翻譯(11%) 每格 1 字 每格 1 分
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三、整句翻譯(9%) (每題 3 分)
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