國立台東高中 105 學年第二學期期末考

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國立台東高中 105 學年 第二學期期末考

科目：　英文(VI)　 B 卷考試班級：三年級 (3. 4.班) 班級：　座號：姓名：

本次題目試卷有 2 張 4 頁　

□不需答案卡

■需答案卡與答案卷 ■不可使用計算、翻譯機

□可使用計算、翻譯機 ☆ 本次考試總分 114 分，60 分及格。超過 100 以 100 分計算。

一、字彙填充(共 40 分,每題 2 分)

1. _____________ Mason uttered a c_____e to himself when he noticed that there was a piece of gum stuck to his shoe.

2. _____________ All the graduating students will receive their high school d_____as during the graduation ceremony.

3. _____________ Centuries ago, soldiers rode in c_____ts when they went into battle.

4. _____________ As soon as the royal party began, the king and queen walked down the s_____e to welcome the guests.

5. _____________ The b_____l began as the coffin was being lowered into the ground.

6. _____________ Many friends came to c_____e the couple on having their first child and celebrate the occasion.

7. _____________ Confucius’s p_____l beliefs have influenced the way people think about family and society in Chinese culture.

8. _____________ As the rescue team came back with g_____m faces, we knew that the search result was bad.

9. _____________ All of the evidence r_____t to the case has been collected and analyzed, and it will be presented in court tomorrow.

10. _____________ Like a p_____r, Chandler always thinks about human nature and the meaning of life.

11. _____________ The accusation that Dominic is irresponsible is n_____e. He often helps his colleagues and always gets his work done on time.

12. _____________ In some religions, the soul is believed to exist for all e_____y even after a person dies. In other words, souls live on forever, according to these religions.

13. _____________ The map c_____ts every branch of this café in the city, and each star on the map stands for one of its branches.

14. _____________ Graduate students are required to complete a t_____s based on their own research.

15. _____________ In our civilized society, I can’t believe that there are still b_____ns who behave in such a rude and impolite way.

16. _____________ Shawn received many cards of c_____n after he earned the national award.

17. _____________ All my mother’s cherished rings and necklaces are kept in a j_____l box.

18. _____________ Babies under six months are supposed to drink milk instead of eating s_____d food because their teeth have not come out yet.

19. _____________ Rumor has it that in Taiwan, there are secret p_____es under the Office of the President, one of which is said to lead to the Grand Hotel.

20. _____________ Short message service (SMS) is used as a s_____m for various types of text messages.

二、合併及改寫句子(共 12 分,每題 3 分)

1. When the temperature dropped below zero, the water started to freeze.

(以 no sooner 句型改寫)

___________________________________________________________________

2. The father gives his son abusive language. Such a situation has long lasted.

The poor boy ___________________________________________________________________.

3. There is too much bloody news reported by the media.

There is less peace and love in the society.

(以 If only 開頭合併及改寫)

___________________________________________________________________

4. I wish to buy a computer but I haven’t saved enough money for one.

(以 If only 開頭改寫)

___________________________________________________________________

三、引導式翻譯(共 12 分,每格 1 分)

1. Louis 甚至不知道什麼時候、如何發生的，但他就深深愛上了 Joan。

Louis doesn’t even know when and how it _____________ _____________, but he is deeply in love with Joan.

2. 所以，去看看世界，從這本奇妙的書多多獲益吧！

So ______ _______ the world and ______ _______ this wonderful book.

3. 主席在會議中忽略這個緊要議題真是荒謬又令人無法忍受。

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It was ridiculous and intolerable that the chairperson _____________ _____________ the burning issue in the meeting.

4. 看到大峽谷壯麗景色之後，Thomas 帶著敬畏，沉默地站著欣賞大自然的鬼斧神工。

After Thomas saw the magnificent view of Grand Canyon, he _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ to appreciate this masterpiece of nature.

※以下題目請將答案劃在讀卡上 四、文法選擇(共 20 分,每題 2 分)

1. ( ) The actor says he doesn’t like to go out _____ he spends most of his time playing online games at home.

(A)and (B)and that (C)but (D)but that

2. ( ) Kevin was the only person in the family that _____ alive after the war; everyone else in his family had died.

(A)would be (B)was to be (C)was left (D)must have been

3. ( ) Because there was not even a small room _____, they had no choice but to keep going to next village.

(A)stayed (B)where to stay (C)staying at (D)to stay at

4. ( ) Jessica is so mad that she doesn’t want to answer my phone calls. _____ she would answer my calls, I would tell her the truth and apologize to her.

(A)Only if (B)Even if (C)As if (D)If only

5. ( ) The father thinks it is _____ some people disregard the speed limit while driving.

(A)terrifying that (B)terrified that (C)terrifying so (D)terrified so 6. ( ) As a college student, Ted always makes ______ a priority to explore the unknown.

(A)himself (B)this (C)it (D)such

7. ( ) A giant pumpkin _____ over 2,000 pounds set a new record in the pumpkin competition.

(A)weighed (B)which weighs (C)To weigh (D)weighing

8. ( ) It is said that the famous star divorced his wife; _____, they were seen walking hand in hand at a movie festival last week.

(A)after all (B)still (C)therefore (D)instead

9. ( ) We rushed to the train station, only to find that the tickets _____ sold out.

(A)were being (B)to be being (C)had been (D)has been

10. ( ) Steven will never give a second thought to leave his sick wife _____ the sky is falling down.

(A)even if (B)as if (C)in times of (D)at the time

五、課文綜合測驗(共 30 分,每題 1 分)

1. Jerry Yang, co-founder of Yahoo!, gave an inspiring speech to the graduating class at University of Hawaii in 2009. Its main points are summarized below.

Yang suggests college students should never let economic downturns _11__ them down. Even if the future may not look rosy, they should hold the belief that great things come in times of _12__. Whether economy is good or bad, they should devote themselves to hard work, _13__ is the golden rule for becoming a world-class expert in anything. Equally important is that they should _14__ hard work into what they are enthusiastic about. And nothing should matter so much as to _15__ the thought of striving for what they love. Only with love and passion can their hard work turn into success.

Yang also urges graduates who are _16__ into the real world to keep their curiosity and never stop learning. They should set foot in different lands _17__ those they are familiar with, so that they can learn more about the world around them. They should also use all the advantages they are _18__ to learn to the fullest. The information technology, for example, is one of the best resources available today that they can exploit _19__ their advantage. Finally, they mustn’t _20__ themselves too seriously. After all, life is a long journey, and no one should be too hard on themselves to enjoy things along the journey.

( 1 1 ) ( ) (A) hold (B) set (C) get (D) bring

( 1 2 ) ( ) (A) chips (B) succession (C) catalogs (D) plight ( 1 3 ) (A) it (B) what (C) where (D) which

( 1 4 ) ( ) (A) turn (B) pay (C) take (D) put

( 1 5 ) ( ) (A) overshadow (B) coordinate (C) compensate (D) investigate

( 1 6 ) ( ) (A) coming about (B) stepping out (C) playing a role (D) taking easy way out

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( 1 7 ) ( ) (A) than (B) for (C) as (D) to

( 1 8 ) ( ) (A) distracted by (B) addicted to (C) blessed with (D) stripped of ( 1 9 ) ( ) (A) with (B) to (C) of (D) for

( 2 0 ) ( ) (A) see (B) take (C) push (D) work

2. Finally, Carter’s toil and failure paid off. All his team members were really excited about their findings. _21__, Carter couldn’t utter a word when he saw the strange animals, masks, and gold. He was _22__ dumb with amazement, knowing that he had discovered the greatest treasure ever found in Egypt. He also found that the tomb was_23__ many precious boats, jars of honey, and idols of gods. In the process of exploring the crowded tomb, they had to be really patient and cautious because it was extremely difficult to move one precious item without risking damaging _24__. These items are now _25__ display in Cairo. With the glorious collection, it shows to the world how elaborately King Tutankhamen was laid to rest in his day.

( 2 1 ) ( ) (A) So far (B) In this way (C) On the whole (D) At first ( 2 2 ) ( ) (A) become (B) becoming (C) struck (D) striking

( 2 3 ) ( ) (A) crowded into (B) crammed with (C) filled in (D) crammed into ( 2 4 ) ( ) (A) another (B) others (C) the others (D) all others

( 2 5 ) ( ) (A) for (B) on (C) at (D) in

3. Times have changed. With rocketing rates of unemployment and shrinking job vacancies constantly hitting the headlines, more college grads either choose to put off receiving their diploma or _26__ by going to graduate school. _27__, there is no better timing to look for a job, for economic downturn has long been lasting. The future still looks _28__. Nonetheless, don’t let the _29__

get you down. Great things come in times of _30__. First, stepping out of the comfort zone and doing things in new ways will make a difference. Second, besides innovation, success also _31__ your willingness to work hard. There is no substitute _32__ hard work and constant preparation. Third, at such a time _33__ technology has made knowledge and information change with each passing day, prepare yourself to be a lifelong learner and critical thinker. Walk out into the unknown and see what happens; explore the world by _34__ your footprints on different lands. Finally, cherish and appreciate the pride and confidence in the faces of your family members __35__ have helped you along the way. Be grateful for their trust and give it your all to honor it.

( 2 6 ) ( ) (A) come about (B) take it seriously (C) bail themselves out (D) take the easy way out ( 2 7 ) ( ) (A) For example (B) In some ways (C) Quite the contrary (D) Instead

( 2 8 ) ( ) (A) discouraged (B) irrelevant (C) extensive (D) bleak ( 2 9 ) ( ) (A) status quo (B) thesis (C) suitcase (D) chest

( 3 0 ) ( ) (A) institution (B) plight (C) succession (D) alley

( 3 1 ) ( ) (A) comes about (B) bails out (C) logs onto (D) comes down to ( 3 2 ) ( ) (A) for (B) with (C) to (D) through

( 3 3 ) ( ) (A) whereas (B) where (C) when (D) what

( 3 4 ) ( ) (A) cataloging (B) commencing (C) charting (D) chipping ( 3 5 ) ( ) (A) , which (B) whoever (C) , who (D) who

4. It was on November 4, 1922 that archaeologist Howard Carter found something great under the ground. He found a six-foot- long stone step, which he knew immediately that it was part of a staircase. _36__ whether it led to King Tut’s tomb, Carter asked his team to keep working. They _37__ the following two days trying to find out the answer. To Carter’s surprise, they found a doorway with unbroken seals, which proved that it was a tomb of certain royal member _38__ they were the very first team to find it. When they finally _39__ the outer door of the tomb and cleared away the garbage, they saw the royal seal of Tutankhamen pressed into the plaster. As details of the room emerged slowly _40__ the mist, Carter stood in awed silence. It never occurred to him that he would one day make such a significant discovery.

( 3 6 ) ( ) (A) He wondered (B) To wonder (C) Wondered (D) Wondering ( 3 7 ) ( ) (A) spent (B) took (C) cost (D) left

( 3 8 ) ( ) (A) and (B) who said (C) and that (D) but also ( 3 9 ) ( ) (A) reached (B) arrived (C) get out (D) set out ( 4 0 ) ( ) (A) for (B) from (C) among (D) within

國立台東高中 105 學年 第二學期 期末考

國立台東高中 105 學年第二學期期末考