DOC 臺北市立建國高級中學

台北市立建國高級中學

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Section I. Listening Comprehension (15%)

Part I. Best Response (5%)

Choose the best response to each question or statement.

1. (A) Don’t worry the opportunities around the corner.

(B) Most of all have confidence in yourself.

(C) Your date doesn’t deserve to be treated well.

(D) Imitating what her words enables you to feel less nervous.

2. (A) It is true that there is no perfect choice in the world.

(B) The more choices you have, the harder it is to decide.

(C) Indecisiveness often results in negative consequences.

(D) Making decisions is by no means a complicated process.

3. (A) So social skills play an important role in our daily life.

(B) So it is necessary to loosen up our minds and bodies after school or work.

(C) So our school should have a strict policy about cheating on exams.

(D) So you had better work wholeheartedly without considering taking vacations.

4. (A) I suppose global warming leads to this problem.

(B) It is high time we humans tried all ways possible to prevent whales from being extinct.

(C) Probably the submarines or ships are to blame.

(D) Pilot whales seldom get beached even if they are sick.

5. (A) Yes. It is taken for granted in people’s lifestyles.

(B) Yes. It makes you get tongue-tied unless you master it.

(C) Yes. It is referred to as an important turning point in our life.

(D) Yes. It works like a slow-down in traffic, showing a break between ideas.

Part II. Short Conversation (4%)

Listen to the conversations. Then answer the questions.

6. (A) In a museum.

(B) In the principal’s office.

(C) In a movie studio.

(D) In a concentration camp.

7. (A) He will try to ask how old they are and how much they earn every month.

(B) He will draw a blank even though he keeps a brief self-introduction handy.

(C) He will write a short self-introduction and probably practice conversing in front of a mirror.

(D) He will concentrate on topics related to religion or politics instead of hobbies or interests.

8. (A) A hurricane seldom causes damage and death.

(B) Floods as well as droughts may result from global warming and climate change.

(C) A tornado is rarely devastating and not regarded as a natural disaster.

(D) Unlike hurricanes, typhoons do us more good than harm.

9. (A) Directing plays on TV.

(B) Recording soap operas.

(C) Being an interviewee on TV.

(D) Hosting a show on TV.

Part III: Short Passage (6%)

Listen to the passage. Then choose the best answer to each question.

10. (A) Shaking of one’s legs is considered a sign of stress.

(B) Abnormal breathing rates may indicate one’s anxiety.

(C) Winking and slight movements of the eyebrows are part of body language.

(D) People are not supposed to use verbal language and nonverbal signals at the same time.

11. (A) Psychiatry.

(B) Psychology.

(C) Philosophy.

(D) Philanthropy.

12. (A) Fidgeting with hands while talking.

(B) Turning away one’s face, avoiding eye contact.

(C) Massaging one’s temples while talking.

(D) Wiping one’s hands on trousers to get rid of sweat.

Section II. Multiple-Choice Questions (65%)

Part I. Cloze (25%)

(1) There seems to be more than one reason __13.__ the beaching of whales. Some people believe that beaching occurs as a result of natural causes. Whales, just like human beings, may get lost and accidentally swim onto shore. __14.__, sickness may get whales beached. There has even been a suggestion that whales are killing themselves in order to leave more food for their __15.__.

On the other hand, more and more people agree that human activities should be __16.__

responsible for the beaching of whales. The noises made by human beings can affect whales' sonar navigation, __17.__ them confused in the ocean. As a result, they swim onto a beach and cannot return to the water.

13. (A) why (B) for (C) by (D) from

14. (A) Likewise (B) However (C) On purpose (D) At any cost 15. (A) suspects (B) rescuers (C) relatives (D) researchers

16. (A) holding (B) held (C) rarely (D) full

17. (A) get (B) let (C) letting (D) getting

(2) When a fire __18.__, you can increase your chances of escaping from it or being rescued by other people if you stay calm. Be extremely careful while trying to open doors or windows;

__19.__, a small fire might burst into flames. If you must escape through a room __20.__ choking smoke, crawl on the floor, __21.__ one fist raised in front of you. When you try to escape from a window, knot together the blankets or sheets available into a long rope, and tie it __22.__ a heavy piece of furniture. Then slowly and carefully climb down that rope.

18. (A) breaks down (B) breaks out (C) breaks in (D) breaks off

19. (A) or (B) in addition (C) otherwise (D) however

20. (A) full of (B) filled in (C) filling with (D) filling out

21. (A) with (B) by (C) keep (D) and getting

22. (A) up (B) of (C) against (D) to

(3) Teachers are always advising that students __23.__ in exams. However, there are still students running the __24.__ of getting caught just for earning better grades. Once they get caught cheating in exams, they may face various punishments __25.__ from grounding to after-school detention. Therefore, while you are taking an exam, don't think those monitoring it would __26.__

your dishonest behavior. All you have to do is to be honest with yourself and do your best on the exam. After all, honesty is the best __27.__!

23. (A) not cheat (B) to not cheat (C) not to cheat (D) not cheating

24. (A) fan (B) race (C) state (D) risk

25. (A) including (B) ranging (C) jumping (D) rising

26. (A) stand for (B) call for (C) fallfor (D) apply for

27. (A) property (B) possibility (C) policy (D) process

(4) Some animals are one-of-a-kind creatures that __28.__ from the rest. For example, it is difficult to __29.__ the okapi, which appears to be a combination of three animals; that is, a horse, a zebra, and a giraffe. The kiwi is a unique animal, too. It is the only bird __30.__ has nostrils at the end of its beak. This is __31.__ gives it an exceptionally keen sense of smell. Still another strange animal is the Galapagos tortoise. It is the world's largest living tortoise. In addition, it can live over 100 years and only __32.__ grass and leaves.

28. (A) cut out (B) stand out (C) take out (D) cross out

29. (A) adore (B) dodge (C) displace (D) classify

30. (A) that (B) which (C) who (D) what

31. (A) what (B) which (C) that (D) all

32. (A) eats in (B) hangs out (C) feeds on (D) puts away

(5) Thomas is a college student __33.__ favorite pastime is watching the latest films at the movie theaters. Though he’s low on money, he can’t __34.__ going to the movie theaters. Ellen, Thomas’ friend, has __35.__ a solution for him, saying that he can just download the latest movies for free from the Internet. __36.__ it illegal to download movies from the Internet, Thomas would

prefer __37.__ the cost of DVDs with his roommate, Charles, to stealing the films from the Internet.

33. (A) who (B) whom (C) whose (D) what

34. (A) persist (B) help but (C) resist (D) choose but

35. (A) come up with (B) cut down on (C) got along with (D) looked down on

36. (A) Knowing (B) Regarding (C) Worrying (D) Finding

37. (A) to split (B) splitting (C) to dissolve (D) dissolving Part II. Idioms (5%)

38. This file is rather huge. It will ______ too much of your computer memory.

(A) keep out (B) figure out (C) take up (D) take place 39. I was late to school because my alarm clock didn't ______ this morning.

(A) get off (B) go off (C) take off (D) put off

40. Sally used to ______ her younger sister when her mother went to work.

(A) look after (B) look over (C) look into (D) look on 41. Though Sam ______ his twin brother Joe, they differ in personality.

(A) takes up (B) takes out (C) takes off (D) takes after

42. The owner of this "dingzihu" or "nail house" told the real estate developer ______ that he would never move out.

(A) once and for all (B) for once (C) all at once (D) once in a while Part III. Grammar & Sentence Patterns (20%)

43. ______ he is, he never sacrifices his family.

(A) Busy as lawyer (B) As busy as lawyer (C) Busy lawyer as (D) As lawyer busy 44. Students are believed to ______ too many political wars of words.

(A) expose to (B) be exposed to (C) exposing to (D) be exposing to 45. It's time ______ the music.

(A) for you to face (B) facing you (C) to have faced (D) you are faced with 46. He ______ in this company since he ______ back from Singapore.

(A) has been working; has come (B) has been working; came

(C) worked; has come (D) worked; came

47. I wish that each of our classrooms ______ a Wii game console.

(A) equips with (B) is equipped with (C) equipped with (D) were equipped with 48. ______ our astonishment, the term San Chih Hsiao Chu "The Three Piglets" ______ an

idiomatic expression overnight.

(A) But for; became (B) As far as; should become

(C) To; should become (D) Compared to; became

49. ______ that he might be late again, he arrived at school thirty minutes earlier, ______ find it was 228 Peace Memorial Day today.

(A) For fear; only to (B) Except; so as to

(C) Chances are; next to (D) Despite the fact; due to 50. David fell asleep ______ his English workbook ______.

(A) without; doing (B) with; doing (C) without; undone (D) with; undone 51. Bill is a forgetful person to such a degree that any idea just ______ his mind ______ his mind.

(A) occurring to; strikes (B) crossing; slipping (C) struck; loses (D) kept in; slips 52. ______ the increase of bullying on campus, more and more students don't like going to school.

(A) With (B) Upon (C) Among (D) To

53. As far as the ratings are ______, this Korean idol drama starring Bae Yong Joon enjoys greatest popularity.

(A) possible (B) alike (C) running (D) concerned

54. He asked some questions ______ me in ______ for his trust.

(A) of; exchange (B) for; exchange (C) to; search (D) from; no mood 55. No difference ______ make whether your picture is black-and-white or not. Just attach it

______ your application form.

(A) it will; on (B) will it; on (C) it will; to (D) will it; to

56. In the Spider-Man movie series, no other thing can distract Peter Parker's attention ______

Mary Jane Watson ______ evil acts.

(A) to; unless (B) from; except (C) to; of (D) from; besides 57. According to the findings of this study, customers are dissuaded ______ pouring tomato sauce

on the paper table mats and ______ their fried chicken.

(A) from; dipping (B) into; dipping (C) from; to dip (D) into; to dip 58. ______, I would go on ______ the research.

(A) If I was you; with (B) If I were you; to (C) Was I you; to do (D) Were I you; doing 59. The government found ______ difficult to separate the leaked oil ______ sea water.

(A) that; into (B) what; from (C) it; from (D) being; from

60. If Tom ______ invite us to dinner again, just take it ______ a joke.

(A) were to; off (B) should; for (C) will; as (D) would; over 61. A pen is to a writer ______ a gun is to a soldier.

(A) what (B) where (C) and (D) like

62. ______ that everyone can imagine her ______ the math contest with ease.

(A) So brilliant a girl is she; winning (B) She is such brilliant a girl; winning (C) Such a brilliant girl she is; to win (D) She is a so brilliant girl; to win Part IV. Reading Comprehension (10%)

Two friends had an argument when they were walking through the desert. One of them slapped the other one in the face.

The one slapped got hurt, but he didn't say anything. Instead, he wrote in the sand: "Today my best friend slapped me in the face." They kept on walking until they found an oasis. There, they decided to take a bath. The one who had been slapped got stuck in the mire and started drowning, but his friend saved him.

After he recovered from the near drowning, he wrote on a stone: "Today my best friend saved my life."

The friend who had slapped and saved him asked, "After I hurt you, you wrote in the sand and now you write on a stone. Why?"

He replied: "When someone hurts me, I should write it down in sand where winds of forgiveness can erase it away. But when someone does something for me, I must engrave it in stone where no wind can ever erase it."

They say it takes a minute to find a special person, an hour to appreciate him or her, a day to love him or her, but an entire life to forget him or her.

LEARN TO WRITE YOUR HURTS IN THE SAND AND TO CARVE YOUR BENEFITS IN STONE.

63. One of the two friends slapped the other's face because they __________.

(A) had a quarrel (B) had a party

(C) were going on a journey (D) were buying some jewelry 64. The one being slapped wrote words in the sand because __________.

(A) sand was easy to write in

(B) he enjoyed sand-writing more than anything else (C) the other one told him to do so

(D) he wouldn't want to remember that hurt

65. When the friend saved the other, why the latter wrote it on the stone?

(A) He considered it a very important event and should never be forgotten.

(B) He happened to carry a stone with him.

(C) He believed that a stone carving was artistic.

(D) The stone was more precious than the sand.

66. What does the word "erase" mean?

(A) chase (B) lay (C) delete (D) push 67. What does the sand and the stone mean in this article?

(A) supply and demand (B) forgive and remember (C) produce and consume (D) buy and sell

Part V. Discourse Structure (5%)

Though whales live in water, they are actually mammals. Unlike cold-blooded fish, whales are warm-blooded and they have lungs instead of fish gills. __68.__ Whales, on the other hand, move their tails up and down when they swim.

Most fish lay eggs when reproducing their offspring but whales are different. Depending on the species, the pregnant whale carries her unborn baby for 9 to 16 months. __69.__ However, for species as the killer whale, young whales seem to stay permanently in the family group, which usually has 5 to 12 members.

Whales take in air through a single nostril, or pair of nostrils, on the top of the head. When they breathe, they actually have to think about it because they lost their ability to breathe naturally millions of years ago. __70.__ If they really fell asleep, they wouldn't be able to remind themselves to breathe and would get drowned.

It is interesting to note that whales can create songs and they sing to each other. They sometimes sing the same song for hours without stopping. __71.__ A song is therefore changed into a new tune after several years. The question of why whales sing brings about a lot of discussion. Some scientists say that they sing to attract males while others think it's a form of languages for communication. __72.__ Maybe whales sing just for the enjoyment of singing.

(A) It means whales have to stay alert while they sleep.

(B) Nobody knows for sure what the answer is.

(C) Usually, the mother whale gives birth to one large, well-developed calf underwater and takes care of him for one year.

(D) When fish swim about they move their tails from side to side.

(E) Moreover, scientists found that Humpback whales change theirs songs from year to year.

Section III. Written Section (20%)

Part I. Vocabulary (12%)

73. Since this issue is highly co______l, no consensus has ever been reached yet.

74. If you want to be a teacher, you need to have a teaching q______n first.

75. William, my neighbor, is a photographer by o______n.

76. What a c______e! Both of them are called Chien-Ming, and they hit the headlines very often.

77. Currently, one US dollar is e______t to some 33 NT dollars.

78. I______ly after hearing that his son was killed in this deadliest ever campus shooting, she fainted away.

79. This dentist has developed a painless t______e to extract decayed teeth.

80. Jason's idea has boosted our sales by 30%. So, the boss has no h______n in promoting him to be our new marketing manager.

81. Because Jane's father has been t______ed to the branch office in Canada, she will move there soon.

82. All the performers were warmly ap______ded by the audience at the end of the concert.

83. The devastating hurricane hitting this island resort claimed thousands of lives, leading to a dramatic r______n in the number of tourists.

84. The c______n of Taipei's Maokong cable car system has been completed. It is scheduled to start operation between June and July this year after a period of test ride.

Part II. Blank-filling (8%)

You may hardly think that committing crimes has __85.__ to do with making friends.

However, the truth is that many cases of juvenile delinquency can be __86.__ back to a common factor. That is, they all involve keeping bad company. Once you get into bad company, sooner or later your false, fair-weather friends will take __87.__ of you or talk you __88.__ doing something illegal, just for their own good. Therefore, you cannot be __89.__ careful in choosing your friends.

Also, remember that there is no s__90.__ a balance between an unhealthy friendship and your moral conscience. In other words, you should stick to your integrity and stop keeping bad company. Otherwise, you will __91.__ up in prison in the long __92.__.

你或許幾乎不會想到犯罪與交友有任何關係。然而，事實上許多青少年 犯罪的案例都可追溯到一個共同的因素，那就是這些案件都與交上損友有關。

一旦你開始交壞朋友，早晚你的這些虛假的酒肉朋友就會專為他們自己的好 處利用你或騙你做違法之事。因此，在選擇朋友上，你是再小心也不為過了。

此外，你是絕不可能在你的道德良知和不健全的友誼中找出平衡點。換句話 說，你應該堅持正直誠實，與損友絕交。否則，到頭來你將以坐牢收場。

台北市立建國高級中學

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Part I. Vocabulary (12%) Part II. Blank-filling (8%)

73. 85.

74. 86.

75. 87.

76. 88.

77. 89.

78. 90.

79. 91.

80. 92.

81.

82.

83.

84.

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台北市立建國高級中學

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LISTENING COMPREHENSION Part I: Best Response 5%

Choose the best response to each question or statement.

1. How can I get over my nervousness when meeting my date for the first time?

A. Don’t worry the opportunities around the corner.

B. Most of all have confidence in yourself.

C. Your date doesn’t deserve to be treated well.

D. Imitating what her words enables you to feel less nervous.

2. Every decision you make has its pros and cons.

A. It is true that there is no perfect choice in the world.

B. The more choices you have, the harder it is to decide.

C. Indecisiveness often results in negative consequences.

D. Making decisions is by no means a complicated process.

3. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.

A. So social skills play an important role in our daily life.

B. So it is necessary to loosen up our minds and bodies after school or work.

C. So our school should have a strict policy about cheating on exams.

D. So you had better work wholeheartedly without considering taking vacations.

4. The whales sometimes have problems with their sonar navigation.

A. I suppose global warming leads to this problem.

B. It is high time we humans tried all ways possible to prevent whales from being extinct.

C. Probably the submarines or ships are to blame.

D. Pilot whales seldom get beached even if they are sick.

5. The comma is the most frequently used punctuation mark.

A. Yes. It is taken for granted in people’s lifestyles.

B. Yes. It makes you get tongue-tied unless you master it.

C. Yes. It is referred to as an important turning point in our life.

D. Yes. It works like a slow-down in traffic, showing a break between ideas.

Part II: Short Conversation 4%

Listen to the conversations. Then answer the questions.

6. W: It was stupid of you to cheat on the math exam. You should have studied hard before taking the exam.

M: I did, but I was sick for a week last month and was worried about failing my math again.

W: That doesn’t make any sense to me. Anyway, you have failed your math twice so far.

M: I know. And I’m terribly sorry to have made such a big mistake. Could you pardon me?

Question: Where is this conversation likely to take place?

A. In a museum.

B. In the principal’s office.

C. In a movie studio.

D. In a concentration camp.

7. M: I’m just too shy to strike up a conversation with a stranger or even a classmate. Can you give me some advice?

W: You can introduce yourself briefly and sincerely, telling him or her what kind of person you are.

M: What else should I talk about besides that?

W: You can ask his or her occupation, likes and dislikes.

Question: What will the man probably do if he wants to develop more friendship?

A. He will try to ask how old they are and how much they earn every month.

B. He will draw a blank even though he keeps a brief self-introduction handy.

C. He will write a short self-introduction and probably practice conversing in front of a mirror.

D. He will concentrate on topics related to religion or politics instead of hobbies or interests.

8. W: Natural disasters such as hurricanes and massive quakes are often devastating.

M: I agree with you. It seems that the problems caused by natural disasters are getting worse and worse.

W: What may be the reasons?

M: Global warming and climate change, I guess.

Question: Which of the following statements is true?

A. A hurricane seldom causes damage and death.

B. Floods as well as droughts may result from global warming and climate change.

C. A tornado is rarely devastating and not regarded as a natural disaster.

D. Unlike hurricanes, typhoons do us more good than harm.

9. M: Welcome, boys and girls, to WXRP Channel 19. I’m Dan Fox. Today you’ll tour the station to find out how we broadcast the programs you watch on TV.

W: Mr. Fox, it’s ten o’clock, and I’m usually watching the Mailman Jack Show right now. Is Mailman Jack here? Can we see him?

Question: What does Mailman Jack probably do?

A. Directing plays on TV.

B. Recording soap operas.

C. Being an interviewee on TV.

D. Hosting a show on TV.

Part III: Short Passage 6%

Listen to the passage. Then choose the best answer to each question.

Body language is a broad term for forms of communication using body movements or gestures instead of, or in addition to, sounds, verbal language, or other forms of communication. In general, body language describes all forms of human communication that are not linked to verbal language. This includes the most subtle of movements that many people are not aware of, including winking and slight movement of the eyebrows. In addition, body language involves the use of facial expressions. So far, body language has been extensively studied in social psychology. Many people send and receive nonverbal signals all the time. These signals may indicate what they are truly feeling or hinting.

The following are a few examples.

Stress: Shaking of legs.

Lying: Face turned away, no eye contact, or looking to the left. Also wiping hands on trousers to get rid of sweat or fidgeting with hands.

Anxiety: Massaging temples, different than normal breathing rates, hunched shoulders, nervous head movements.

10. Which of the following statements is not true?

A. Shaking of one’s legs is considered a sign of stress.

B. Abnormal breathing rates may indicate one’s anxiety.

C. Winking and slight movements of the eyebrows are part of body language.

D. People are not supposed to use verbal language and nonverbal signals at the same time.

11. Based on the passage, which of the following is closely associated with the study of body language?

A. Psychiatry.

B. Psychology.

C. Philosophy.

D. Philanthropy.

12. Which of the following may not show that a person is lying?

A. Fidgeting with hands while talking.

B. Turning away one’s face, avoiding eye contact.

C. Massaging one’s temples while talking.

D. Wiping one’s hands on trousers to get rid of sweat.

Section I. Listening Comprehension (15%)

Part I. 1-5 BABCD

Part II. 6-9 BCBD

Part III. 10-12 DBC

Section II. Multiple-Choice Questions (65%) Part I. 13-17 BACBD

18.22 BCAAD

23.27 ADBCC

28.32 BDAAC

33.37 CCADB

Part II. 38-42 CBADA

Part III. 43-47 CBABD

48.52 CADDA

53.57 DADBA

58.62 DCBAA

Part IV. 63-67 ADACB

Part V. 68-72 DCAEB

Section III. Written Section (20%)

Part I. Vocabulary (12%) Part II. Blank-filling (8%) 73.

controversial

anything

74.

qualification

traced

75.

occupation

advantage

76.

coincidence

into

77.

equivalent

too

78.

Immediately

striking

79.

technique

end / wind

80.

hesitation

run

81.

transferred

82.

applauded

83.

reduction

84.

construction