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台北市立成淵高級中學101學年度上學期高三第二次段考英文試卷
臺北市立成淵高中102學年度上學期 高一英文第一次月考
一、Live雜誌
I. 聽力測驗: 共10題,每題1分。10%
Part 1: Picture Questions
Look at each
picture and answer the question.
1.
2.
Part 2: Best Response Questions
Listen to the
question or statement and choose the best response.
3.
(A) I’m learning how to play baseball.
(B) Because I need to practice
this song.
(C) I don’t want Mom to hear
me.
(D) I want to see if this
skirt fits.
4. (A)
Yes. I think I see it.
(B) Right. It isn’t there.
(C) No. It’s likely closed.
(D) No. I’ve never been there.
5. (A)
Right. He really enjoys school.
(B) Yes, his parents raised
him well.
(C) Yeah. His team members are
nice.
(D) No, his job isn’t that
great.
Part 3: Conversation Questions
Listen to each conversation and answer the question.
6. (A)
Adding more water.
(B) Not using water at all.
(C) Using less water.
(D) Heating the water up.
7. (A)
It’s his favorite one.
(B) It’s not right for the
party.
(C) They’re not allowed to use
it.
(D) Someone is already using
it.
8. (A)
Nothing interesting.
(B) Many different interesting
things.
(C) Many of the same kind of
thing.
(D) Only one interesting
thing.
Part 4: Short Talk Questions
Listen to the following paragraph and answer the questions.
9. (A)
The driver doesn’t need protection.
(B) It can’t weigh more than
eighty kilograms.
(C) It can’t be longer than
five meters.
(D) It has no engine inside.
10. (A)
They happen often.
(B) They don’t cause injuries.
(C) They can be serious.
(D) They cause the driver to
lose the race.
II. 字彙或片語: 共10題,每題1分。10%
11. When John to the noise of the traffic, it was already
past noon.
(A) crept (B) awoke
(C) melted (D)
greeted
12. You shouldn’t miss the to see the musical; it’s rarely put on.
(A) association (B) opportunity
(C) obstacle (D)
continent
13. The process of running in an ultramarathon includes testing
a runner’s physical limits and
his own doubts and fears.
(A) conquering (B)
frightening
(C) mingling (D)
assisting
14. Many people go to Hualien for the coastline views. They are surely the must-see.
(A) suitable (B) chunking
(C) trendy (D)
stunning
15. Many children enjoy
playing in the park
by the river.
(A) stretched (B) responded
(C) located (D)
received
16. Winnie is taking evening classes to learn Japanese.
(A) discovering (B) prompting
(C) considering (D)
refusing
17. As applicants get one by one after each interview, only ten top
students will get admitted to this well-noted university.
(A)
eliminated (B)
demonstrated
(C) communicated (D) organized
18. This project is a complete failure; it doesn’t work.
Therefore, we will have to start it all .
(A) safe and sound (B) get under way
(C) as soon as they can (D)
from scratch
19. Miss Karen is such a kind special education teacher. She
designs and modifies lessons for students with mild disabilities so that they
can learn more
.
(A) extremely (B) traditionally
(C) effectively (D)
lively
20. Even though the conditions are hard, Jane still remains and looks on the bright side.
(A) passionately (B) optimistic
(C) breathtaking (D)
backwards
III. 克漏字: 共10題,每題1分。10%
(A) There are some habits that benefit everyone’s brain. Through
crossword puzzles, trivia games, and Sudoku can keep your mind sharp. Regular
exercise like walking and running helps 21. the amount of oxygen in your brain and improves
brain function. Keeping fit also reduces stress; stress can 22.
your focus and your memory. Eating foods that protect your
brain cells naturally 23. memory. These foods include berries, broccoli,
carrots, and green tea. Moreover, the omega-3 fatty acids are good for your
brain. Memories are made in your brain, so the more you take care of it, 24. .
Just take the right steps to unlock the power of your mind.
21. (A) strengthening (B)
linked
(C) increase (D) to introducing
22. (A) suggest (B) affect
(C) urge (D) crawl
23. (A) enhance (B) enhancing
(C) enhanced (D)
enhances
24. (A) you will remember the more
(B) the more you
will remember
(C) the more will
you remember
(D) will you
remember the more
(B) Despite the achievements on
running, Tommy Chen, a famous Taiwanese ultramarathon runner, faced his biggest
challenge of all in 2011: throat cancer. The disease didn’t crush his spirit. He
25.
, began to train again, and returned to racing six months later. He
wanted to 26. a
positive example for those who are fighting their way through their own
challenge. From the lessons that he has learned from races, he said that the
spirit of being an ultramarathon runner 27. developing the right attitude and enjoying the
process of running.
25. (A) showed off
(B) was aimed at nothing
(C) responded in anger
(D) underwent treatment
26. (A) serve as
(B) be known to
(C) compete in (D) speak up
27. (A) put up
(B) lies in
(C) is low in (D) is supposed to
(C) Top Hooker, Discovery Channel’s new
reality series, shows not the common sport of fishing. Competitors must face 28. wild challenges on the sea, through the air, and
in rivers and lakes. To win, they must put their muscle, brain, and experience
to the test. 29. makes Top
Hooker especially interesting to watch is the competitors. Each has a skill
and background that 30. him or her 30. the others. Competitors display their skills
and share their fishing adventures. Viewers are shown how exciting fishing can
be.
28. (A) a number of (B)
a great deal of
(C) a huge amount of (D) a usual collection of
29. (A) That (B)
Which
(C) What (D) How
30. (A) cheers … on (B) thinks of … as
(C) shares … in (D) distinguishes … from
二、三民Textbook
I.
克漏字:共20題,每題2分。40%
(A) You can enjoy a close friendship with another person if you 31. .
You cannot just sit back and wait for it; you have to make it happen.
Friendship needs many different things. 32. ,
you should trust your friends, and then you can talk to them about your
problems and share your feelings with them. Besides, if you and your friends
have similar interests, you will 33. more time 33. the things you enjoy together. Friendship
needs your time, care and attention. 34. having a friend keeps you busy, it also makes
you happy. A good friend can support and accompany you when you feel down.
Thus, keeping old friendships and starting new ones may 35. . time and effort, but it is 36. .
31. (A) come up with effort (B) make an effort
(C) push it to the
limits (D) put up with it
32. (A) On the other hand (B) Except for them
(C) In conclusion
(D) For example
33. (A) cost … to do (B) spend … doing
(C) finish … to do
(D) end up … doing
34. (A) Unless (B) Despite
(C) Although (D) Until
35. (A) take (B) handle
(C) matter (D) raise
36. (A) worth (B) worthy
(C) worth it (D) not worth doing well
(B) One day, I broke a small window of an old lady’s house. Her
newspaper was delivered by me every day. I feared 37. ,
so I took off 38. .
When I was sure that I wasn’t in trouble, I started to feel sorry about the
thing 39. I had done and uncomfortable in her presence.
I decided to save seven dollars that would cover the cost of repairing the
window. Then, I put the money in an envelope and wrote a note. It said that I
was sorry for breaking her window and 40. the money would cover the cost of repairing
it. I walked quietly to her house and slipped the envelope under the door. I
felt 41. and
couldn’t wait to look straight into her eyes once again. The next day, she
returned the money and wrote me a short note that said, “ I 42. you!”
37. (A) being caught (B)
catching
(C) been caught (D) to catch
38. (A) by accident (B)
without delay
(C) on time (D)
in public
39. (A) what (B)
in which
(C) that (D) where
40. (A) I hope (B)
so that I hoped
(C) hoping that (D) that I hoped
41. (A) relaxing (B)
stirred
(C) relieved (D) attracting
42. (A) am ashamed of (B)
am proud of
(C) take interest
in (D) have no
faith in
(C) People throughout the world use body language to talk
without speaking, but the meanings of it can
43. . A positive gesture in one country can mean something quite
different in another country. In India, people use the head bobble
to show that they strongly
44. other people. This
can be confusing for Westerners, who shake their heads from left to right to
show 45. . Some people say that the Indian head bobble
came from watching snake charmers. The snakes move from side to side when they
are not going to bite 46. means “I am 47. no threat to you.” This may be why Indians use
the head bobble to express a positive answer. Sometimes, using the wrong gesture
in the wrong place can 48. a
lot of trouble. In Greece,
the gesture of showing one’s palm toward someone is very 49. because, in earlier times, Greek criminals’
faces were placed ashes with an open palm. 50. this tradition, when Greeks wave goodbye, the
palms of their hands face inward.
43. (A) change gloriously (B)
mix uglily
(C) crash
amazingly (D) vary widely
44. (A) look into (B)
agree with
(C) think of (D) drive away
45. (A) disagreement (B)
perfection
(C) consciousness (D) nuttiness
46. (A) , that (B)
and
(C) , which (D) whose
47. (A) at (B)
on
(C) in (D) of
48. (A) result from (B)
cause
(C) make up (D) give off
49. (A) insulting (B)
unbeatable
(C) meaningful (D) expressive
50. (A) As a result (B) Because
(C) As a result of (D) Instead of
II.
文法選擇:共4題,每題2分。8%
51. Lisa left her homework half and went to bed.
(A) to do (B)
doing (C) done (D) do
52. I handed the old lady her newspaper, her warm smile.
(A) and happily
returning (B) was happily returned
(C) to return happily (D) happily returning
53. Vera saw something that a mouse in the kitchen.
(A) sounded (B) looked
like
(C) feeling like (D)
smelled
54. 下列句子何者為正確?
(A) My grandparents live in a house built in
1970.
(B) The boy leaving alone kept crying.
(C) Anyone wants to
dance and have fun is welcome to join our club.
(D) The story
writing in English shows that knowledge is power.
注意:非選擇題答案一定要寫在右邊答案卷上,否則
不予計分。
III. 文意字彙:共12題,每題1分。12%
1. Scott’s parents always e him to try
something more challenging ; they
believe that it
will be good for her.
2. This high school provides its students with a wide
v
y of clubs to choose from.
3. Based on the government’s ca n, the birth rate will continue to
drop this year.
4. Jane has stopped talking to her boyfriend, Andy, for
two weeks. Clearly, she has not fo
him for telling lies
repeatedly.
5. The serious pollution in this river will t n
the wildlife in the forest. That is, these animals might die soon.
6. Sue was grounded for a week by her mother as a
p t for returning home late.
7. Luckily for me, a kind-hearted woman came to my
r e when I found my wallet was stolen.
8. The meal was so sa g that I was too full to have
anything for dessert.
9. The old man led a m e life, sick and alone.
10. Being deserted by their keepers, the dogs almost
s d to death because
they couldn’t find any food to eat.
11. These pictures are so p s to me, for they always remind me
of my childhood memories. I take care of them carefully.
12. The typhoon brought serious de n to the city; many roads and
bridges were damaged and could not be used again.
IV. 翻譯:每句5分,10%
(採分段給分,錯一處扣一分。)
1.
令我驚訝的是,David不再害怕這個困難而且下定決心要克服它。(To..., David ...)(困難d開頭)(下定決心用片語寫)(句子用過去式寫)
2.
當提到學習英文,事實是如此的只要你努力,你就能成功。(When it ..., the ....)
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1 * ROMAN I. Vocabulary : 1~10: 1 %; 11~15:
2%
1. I
could not _____ the sweet smell from the bakery, so I walked in and bought a
fresh loaf of bread.
(A) insist (B)
resist (C) obtain (D) contain
2. Steve
has several meetings to attend every day; therefore. He has to work on a very
_____ schedule.
(A) temporary (B)
various (C) tight (D) emergent
3. Michael
Phelps, an America swimmer, broke seven world records and won eight gold medals
in men’s swimming _____ in the 2008 Olympics.
(A) drills (B)
techniques (C) routines (D)
contests
4. Badly
injured in the car accident, Jason could ______ move his legs and was sent to
the hospital right away.
(A) accordingly
(B) undoubtedly (C) handily (D) scarcely
5. When
people feel uncomfortable or nervous, they may ______ their arms across their
chests as if to protect themselves.
(A) toss
(B) fold (C) veil (D) yield
6. With
rising oil prices, there is an increasing ______ for people to ride bicycles to
work.
(A) permit
(B) instrument (C) appearance (D) tendency
7. With
the worsening global economic conditions, it seems wiser and more ______ to
keep cash in the bank rather than to invest in the stock market.
(A) sensible (B)
portable (C) explicit (D) anxious
8. Simon
loves his work. To him, work always comes first, and family and friends are
_____.
(A) secondary
(B) permanent (C) sociable (D) capable
9. This
tour package is very adventurous, and that one looks _____ exciting. I don’t
know which one to choose from.
(A) equally
(B) annually (C) merely (D) gratefully
10. The
police searched the house of the suspect ________. They almost turned the whole
house upside down.
(A) relatively (B)
thoroughly (C) casually (D)
individually
11. Many
newly set-ups are closed in their first year of business. A lot of them lack
________ and thus can’t find their niche in the market.
(A) ingenuity
(B) commission (C) harmony
(D) segment
12. The
weather is getting colder and colder. Maybe we could head to one winter ______
in the southern part of Taiwan and enjoy the facilities there.
(A) district
(B) boutique (C) resort (D) premise
13. Your
membership will ________ next month. You should bring relevant document to
renew it by this weekend.
(A) modify
(B) expire (C) dispute (D) import
14. The
Ministry of Education is considering postpone the practice of 12-year-long
compulsory education by the _______ social atmosphere.
(A)
current (B) modest (C) abundant (D) original
15. After
the orientation, my best friend and I went to our department ________ and had
our own class for the rest of the day.
(A) originally (B) respectively (C) considerably (D)
partially
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2 * ROMAN II. Cloze : 1%
(A) Though Hayao Miyazaki delivered his retirement
speech earlier this year, his work will
never
be left into oblivion. The high reputation of Miyazaki is achieved not only
with his dedication and devotion to animation, but also 16. the originality that his films display. Though
themes of transformation have also been presented in works of Disney,
Miyazaki’s overall constructions appear to be closer to life than 17. of Disney’s. In the film, Spirited Away, Chihiro’s determination and endurance parallel the
magic power. Girls would want to be as brave and hard-working as Chihiro after
watching the film. 18. true-to-life elements, this movie wouldn’t
have received such an immense extent of resonation.
The
fact that Miyazaki, now 72, is toward his limelight, somehow 19. that age won’t inhibit creativity. In fact,
research shows that the job allotment is 20. assigned in younger brains. That is, the right
hemisphere is only responsible for related functions and so is the left one.
However, in the older brain, one hemisphere is not shy about calling on 21. for help if it’s having trouble with a task.
Maybe this discovery can explain why Miyazaki could continuously weave picture
and text so well since these two domains have long been considered under
control of the right and left brain separately.
16. (A)
to (B) on (C) with (D) about
17. (A)
that (B) those (C) what (D)
which
18. (A)
According to (B) In spite of (C) Without (D) Unlike
19. (A)
indicating (B) indicated (C) being indicated (D) indicates
20. (A)
fairly (B) generally (C)
endlessly (D) hardly
21. (A)
another (B) the other (C) other (D) others
(B) As the idea of walking out of comfort zone and
exploring the world becomes prevailing,
I
think it’s time to rethink about this idea after watching the movie, The Legend of 1900.
On the boat,
Virginian, which looked deserted and dilapidated, 22. one impeccable pianist, 1900. In fact, he was
found abandoned by one sailor. That sailor adopted him and raised him up on the
sea. Later, no sooner did 1900 hear the joyful music at one party 23. his legend began. One night, with his mind reminiscing
about the song played at the party, 1900 sneaked into the ballroom. There, he
found the piano. Right after his fingers passed over the keys, stunning melody thrilled
the boat. It was as if he 24. piano lessons for a long time. 25. he was a music prodigy, people made frantic
line to see him. Famous as he was, one thing perplexed all: He refused to get
off the boat. The trumpet player, Max, suggested him to start business on land.
26.
Max’s words, 1900 once was
determined to get off the boat. While every crew member was looking forward to
celebrating his triumphant of stepping on land, he flinched and shrank back at
the last minute. This dramatic twist left everyone in astonishment. No one knew
27.
he was to explain his retreat.
And no one dared to ask. They just knew that in 28. of 1900’s remaining days, not even once did he
show a scowl look or release sigh on such an irreversible move.
At the
closure of the movie, 1900 stated, “ There are 88 notes for one piano. 29. the limited combination, I could create an
infinite music world. But the city on land is infinite, it’s impossible for me
to control the infinity. ” Among numerous quotes from this film, it is these
very lines 30. give
me a blow. In this light, it appears that we should act the way we feel in
response to our calling rather than blindly obey the imposed construction of social
value. Were it not for 1900’s intriguing story, this idea would never dawn on
me.
22.
(A) lived (B) living (C) had been living (D) would have lived
23. (A) that (B) than (C) for (D) as
24. (A) had been taken (B) took (C)
had taken (D)
would have taken
25. (A) It goes without saying that (B) Now that
(C)
Regardless of the fact that (D) Chances
were that
26. (A) Lifted by (B) Separated from
(C)
Transferring to (D)
Confronting with
27. (A) how (B) what (C) for which (D) that
28. (A) each (B) none (C) some (D) any
29. (A) Like (B) As far as (C)
In spite of (D) With
30. (A) whose (B) to (C)
, which (D) that
(C) Anita was shopping with her mother and enjoying it.
Interestingly, both of them 31. buying the same pair of jeans.
According to a recent marketing study, young adults influence 88%
of household clothing purchases. More often than not, those in their early
twenties are the more 32. consumers. There isn’t a brand or a trend that
these young people are not aware of. That is why mothers who want to keep
abreast of trends usually 33. the experts-their daughters. This tells the retailers of the world that if you
want to get into a mother’s 34. , you’ve got to win her daughter over
first.
With a DJ playing various kinds of music rather than just rap, and
a mix of clothing labels designed more for taste and fashion than for a precise
age, department stores have managed to appeal to successful middle-aged women 35. losing their younger customers. They have
created a shopping environment where the needs of both mother and daughter are
satisfied.
31. (A) gave up (B) ended up (C) took to (D) used to
32. (A) informed (B) informative (C) informal (D) informational
33. (A) deal with (B) head for (C) turn to (D) look into
34. (A) textbook (B) notebook (C) workbook (D) pocketbook
35. (A) in (B) while (C) after (D) without
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3 * ROMAN III. Passage Completion: 1%
(A) switch
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(B) evolved
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(C) reduce
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(D) causes
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(E) pesticides
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(AB) banned
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(AC) implement
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(AD) transmit
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(AE) campaigns
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(BC) wake
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Greenpeace organization is in an attempt to clean up the environment and keep the Earth in good condition
for future generations. The group’s members hope that through educational 36. and protests, they can serve as the voice for
our planet.
Greenpeace was founded in 1971 in Vancouver, Canada, in the 37. of the peace movement of the 1960s. It started
when like-minded activists against nuclear weapons and violence came together.
The name Greenpeace comes from a chartered ship that was used by the Don’t Make
a Wave committee. As the group 38. and recruited more members, it started tackling other environmental issues as well. Some notable 39. include protecting
ancient forests, promoting clean energy sources, and challenging companies that
40.
destructive fishing or
farming practices.
Greenpeace was also very
active in lobbying governments and staging non-violent protests, which
encouraged nations to ratify the Kyoto Protocol, an international treaty
designed to 41. greenhouse gas emissions. In 2012, Greenpeace activists managed to shut down 75
Shell gas stations in the UK.
Activists raided the
stations and used an emergency 42. to prevent gasoline from reaching the pumps.
Then they draped a “Save the Arctic” banner over the Shell logo to draw attention. Greenpeace also made
news in Taiwan after it conducted a test revealing that fruits and vegetables
sold in traditional markets may contain toxic pesticides, some of which are so
harmful that they have already been 43. in Europe. While
Greenpeace’s actions may seem disruptive and hostile at times, its ultimate aim
to make the Earth greener and more peaceful is still highly valued.
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4 * ROMAN IV. Discourse: 2 %
(A)
Resting on a hill above the German countryside, Neuschwanstein is
one of the most splendid
fairytale castles in the world.
Neuschwanstein itself is a hot tourist spot. 44. Yet, despite looking like it was built in the Middle Ages, the
castle is not even 200 years old.
Neuschwanstein was the dream
project of King Ludwig II of Bavaria. Ludwig’s father died in 1864 and left the
throne to Ludwig, who was 18 at the
time. 45. In fact, he had very little actual power,
since Bavaria’s government was in control of the kingdom. After Bavaria lost a decisive battle to Prussia and became
part of Germany, Ludwig took it as a personal defeat first.
46. He longed to be a powerful, noble king
just like the ones in medieval stories and Richard Wagner’s operas.
Moreover, Ludwig dreamed of having his own
castle and made plans to build one. 47. The top of a large hill beated other choices. Workers used dynamite to flatten the hill and the latest steam
technology to move building materials. Ludwig also wanted the castle’s interiors to be brimming with detailed tapestries, paintings,
and ornate furniture. Sadly, Ludwig died several years into the construction of
the castle. In the end, the castle was never finished. 48. If you ever find yourself
in Germany searching for a magical place, make sure that Neuschwanstein Castle is on the top of
your list .
(A)Ludwig was a king in name only.
(B)Later, he gradually retreated into a world of fantasy and fairy tales.
(C)And it’s also the inspiration for the castle in Disney’s Sleeping Beauty.
(D)But, it is still an impressive structure.
(E)He chose a tough site to start
construction.
(B) As
a pianist, I was invited to perform with a cellist at the International Cello
Festival in
Manchester,
England. 49. Behind
it was a moving story. At 4 p.m. on May 27, 1992, a long line slowly formed
outside a bakery in Sarajevo, a war-shattered city. All of a sudden, a mortar
shell fell directly into the middle of the line. 50. Seeing the massacre outside his window, Vedran
Smailovic, a renowned cellist, decided to take some action. He decided to let
the most mournful and haunting music covey the sorrow. During the next
twenty-two days, he played it to the empty streets and to the terrified people
hiding in the cellars while the bomb exploded. With buildings blown off around
him, he showed his courage to fight for peace. 51. Touched by this story, David Wilde, an English
composer, wrote a composition for an unaccompanied cello called “The Cellist of
Sarajevo.” Yo-Yo Ma played the exact piece on that evening in England. In the
beginning the music created a shadowy, empty universe. 52. When the performance was over, everyone in the
hall remained silent for a long time. The complex feeling toward massacre was successfully
intertwined well with the song and penetrated into everyone’s heart. 53. The two men hugged and cried. From the story,
I realized that music is a gift that we all share.
(A) Slowly, it grew into a furor which
gripped the audience.
(B) Miraculously, though the shelling
went on, he was never hurt.
(C) In just a blink, twenty-two people’s
lives were claimed.
(D) Then Yo-Yo Ma stood up to meet
Vedran Smailovic.
(E) In one of the concerts, Yo-Yo Ma
played a composition.
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5 * ROMAN V. Reading Comprehension: 2%
(A) If you touch your finger to a hot
stove, you know it’s going to hurt. However, if you convince
yourself beforehand that the pain
won’t be so bad, you might not suffer as much. According to a recent study, the
part of your brain that reacts to severe pain is largely the same part that
reacts to expectation of pain.
Researchers in this study worked with
10 volunteers, ages 24 to 46. Each volunteer wore a device that gave out
20-second-long pulses of heat to the right leg. There were three levels of
heat, producing mild, moderate, or strong pain. During training, the volunteers would first hear a tone, followed by a period of silence, and then feel a heat
pulse. They then learned to associate the length of the silent pause with the
intensity of the upcoming heat pulse. The longer the pause, the stronger the
heat pulse would be, causing more severe pain.
A day or two later, the real
experiment began. The researchers found that the parts of the brain involved in
learning, memory, emotion, and touch became more active as the volunteers
expected higher levels of pain. These were mainly the same areas that became
active when participants actually felt pain. Interestingly, when the volunteers
expected only mild or moderate pain but experienced severe pain, they reported
feeling 28 percent less pain than when they expected severe pain and actually
got it.
The new study emphasizes that pain
has both physical and psychological elements. Understanding how pain works in
the mind and brain could eventually give doctors tools for helping people cope
with painful medical treatments.
54. What is the main idea of the passage?
(A) We should learn to be sensitive
to pain.
(B) Our feeling of pain is decided by
our environment.
(C) How people feel pain remains
unknown to scientists.
(D) Our reaction to pain is closely
related to our expectation of pain.
55. How
did the volunteers learn to expect different levels of heat?
(A) From the loudness of the tone
they heard.
(B) From the instruction given to
them by the researchers.
(C) From the color of a light
flashing on the device they wore.
(D) From the length of the pause between a tone and the heat
pulse.
(B) No budget for your vacation? Try home
exchanges-swapping houses with strangers. Agree to use each other’s cars,
and you can save bucks on car rentals, too.
Home exchanges are not new. At least one group, Intervac, has been
facilitating such an arrangement since 1953. But trading online is gaining
popularity these days, with several sites in operation, including
HomeExchanges. Founded in 1992, with some 28,000 listings, this company bills
itself as the world’s largest home exchange club, reporting that membership has
increased 30% this year.
The annual fee is usually less than US$100. Members can access
thousands of listings for apartments, villas, suburban homes and farms around
the world. Initial contact is made via e-mail, with subsequent communication
usually by phone. Before a match is made, potential swappers tend to discuss a
lot.
However, the concept may sound risky to some people. What about
theft? Damage? These are reasonable causes for concern, but equally unlikely.
As one swapper puts it, “Nobody is going to fly across the ocean or drive 600
miles to come steal your TV. Besides, at the same time they’re staying in your
home, you are staying in their home.”
Exchange sites recommend that swappers discuss such matters ahead
of time. They may fill out an agreement spelling out who shoulders which
responsibilities if a problem arises. It does not matter if the agreement would
hold up in court, but it does give the exchangers a little satisfaction.
Generally, the biggest complaint among home exchangers has to do
with different standards of cleanliness. Swappers are supposed to make sure
their home is in order before they depart, but one person’s idea of “clean” may
be more forgiving than another’s. Some owners say if they come back to a
less-than-sparkling kitchen, it may be inconvenient but would not sour them on
future exchanges.
56. Which of the following is closest in meaning to
“bills” in the second paragraph?
(A) advertises (B) dedicates (C) replaces (D)
participates
57. What is recommended in the passage to deal with
theft and damage concerns?
(A) One can file a lawsuit in court.
(B) Both parties can trade online.
(C) Both parties can sign an agreement beforehand.
(D) One can damage the home of the other party in return.
(C) According to popular folklore, many animals are smarter than
they appear. Dogs bark before earthquakes; cattle predict rainfall by sitting
on the ground. But cattle may have another hidden talent in telling which way
is north.
Small animals such as mole rats living underground are known for
the use of magnetism to navigate. Dr. Begall and her colleagues wanted to know
whether larger mammals also have the ability to perceive magnetic fields. They
investigated this possibility by studying images of thousands of cattle
captured on Google Earth, a website that stitches together satellite
photographs to produce an image of the Earth’s surface.
Grazing animals are known to orient themselves in a way that
minimizes wind chill from the north and maximizes the warmth of the sun when
they are cold. The researchers therefore had to study a lot of cows grazing in
lots of different places at different times of day, in order to average out these
factors and see whether cattle could act like compass needles.
The researchers concluded that cattle do generally orient
themselves in a north-south direction. This north-south preference has also
been noted in flies, termites and honeybees. But unfortunately, even the high
resolution of Google Earth is not powerful enough to tell which end of the cow
is its head, and which its tail. The researchers were therefore unable to
answer their research questions of whether cattle prefer to look north
or south, and whether that differs in the northern and southern hemispheres.
58. Which of the following
factors might affect Dr. Begall’s research result?
(A) Rainfall. (B) Earthquakes. (C) Location. (D) Cost.
59. What is the major finding
of Dr. Begall’s study?
(A) Cattle point
north-south. (B)
Magnetism can’t be studied scientifically.
(C) Animals prefer to
look south. (D)
Google Earth is a reliable research tool.
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1. My
new year’s r_______n is to enter a good college and bring out my best. I wish I
can be an influential figure in my field.
2. Regarding
this tricky ci________e, we shouldn’t judge Sally too harsh. If we were Sally,
we probably would also feel a sense of loss.
3. Many
citizens agree that our mayor should put more e_______s on urban reform rather
than highlighting the construction in downtown area.
4. Sam
has a________ted to conquer Mt. Everest for several times, but the dense fog
always fails him. Hope he would succeed this time.
5. People
who can enjoy s_________y life are the ones who can find joy while being alone.
6. People
around the island were thrown into o_________e and went on the march to express
their anger over the government’s negligence of food safety.
7. Acclaimed
tennis players Hsieh and Peng were o__________med and burst into tear when they
claimed the championship of Women’s’ Doubles in
8. Many
artists like to stay in New York City. They
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2%
1. I
could not _____ the sweet smell from the bakery, so I walked in and bought a
fresh loaf of bread.
(A) insist (B)
resist (C) obtain (D) contain
2. Steve
has several meetings to attend every day; therefore. He has to work on a very
_____ schedule.
(A) temporary (B)
various (C) tight (D) emergent
3. Michael
Phelps, an America swimmer, broke seven world records and won eight gold medals
in men’s swimming _____ in the 2008 Olympics.
(A) drills (B)
techniques (C) routines (D)
contests
4. Badly
injured in the car accident, Jason could ______ move his legs and was sent to
the hospital right away.
(A) accordingly
(B) undoubtedly (C) handily (D) scarcely
5. When
people feel uncomfortable or nervous, they may ______ their arms across their
chests as if to protect themselves.
(A) toss
(B) fold (C) veil (D) yield
6. With
rising oil prices, there is an increasing ______ for people to ride bicycles to
work.
(A) permit
(B) instrument (C) appearance (D) tendency
7. With
the worsening global economic conditions, it seems wiser and more ______ to
keep cash in the bank rather than to invest in the stock market.
(A) sensible (B)
portable (C) explicit (D) anxious
8. Simon
loves his work. To him, work always comes first, and family and friends are
_____.
(A) secondary
(B) permanent (C) sociable (D) capable
9. This
tour package is very adventurous, and that one looks _____ exciting. I don’t
know which one to choose from.
(A) equally
(B) annually (C) merely (D) gratefully
10. The
police searched the house of the suspect ________. They almost turned the whole
house upside down.
(A) relatively (B)
thoroughly (C) casually (D)
individually
11. Many
newly set-ups are closed in their first year of business. A lot of them lack
________ and thus can’t find their niche in the market.
(A) ingenuity
(B) commission (C) harmony
(D) segment
12. The
weather is getting colder and colder. Maybe we could head to one winter ______
in the southern part of Taiwan and enjoy the facilities there.
(A) district
(B) boutique (C) resort (D) premise
13. Your
membership will ________ next month. You should bring relevant document to
renew it by this weekend.
(A) modify
(B) expire (C) dispute (D) import
14. The
Ministry of Education is considering postpone the practice of 12-year-long
compulsory education by the _______ social atmosphere.
(A)
current (B) modest (C) abundant (D) original
15. After
the orientation, my best friend and I went to our department ________ and had
our own class for the rest of the day.
(A) originally (B) respectively (C) considerably (D)
partially
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2 * ROMAN II. Cloze : 1%
(A) Though Hayao Miyazaki delivered his retirement
speech earlier this year, his work will
never
be left into oblivion. The high reputation of Miyazaki is achieved not only
with his dedication and devotion to animation, but also 16. the originality that his films display. Though
themes of transformation have also been presented in works of Disney,
Miyazaki’s overall constructions appear to be closer to life than 17. of Disney’s. In the film, Spirited Away, Chihiro’s determination and endurance parallel the
magic power. Girls would want to be as brave and hard-working as Chihiro after
watching the film. 18. true-to-life elements, this movie wouldn’t
have received such an immense extent of resonation.
The
fact that Miyazaki, now 72, is toward his limelight, somehow 19. that age won’t inhibit creativity. In fact,
research shows that the job allotment is 20. assigned in younger brains. That is, the right
hemisphere is only responsible for related functions and so is the left one.
However, in the older brain, one hemisphere is not shy about calling on 21. for help if it’s having trouble with a task.
Maybe this discovery can explain why Miyazaki could continuously weave picture
and text so well since these two domains have long been considered under
control of the right and left brain separately.
16. (A)
to (B) on (C) with (D) about
17. (A)
that (B) those (C) what (D)
which
18. (A)
According to (B) In spite of (C) Without (D) Unlike
19. (A)
indicating (B) indicated (C) being indicated (D) indicates
20. (A)
fairly (B) generally (C)
endlessly (D) hardly
21. (A)
another (B) the other (C) other (D) others
(B) As the idea of walking out of comfort zone and
exploring the world becomes prevailing,
I
think it’s time to rethink about this idea after watching the movie, The Legend of 1900.
On the boat,
Virginian, which looked deserted and dilapidated, 22. one impeccable pianist, 1900. In fact, he was
found abandoned by one sailor. That sailor adopted him and raised him up on the
sea. Later, no sooner did 1900 hear the joyful music at one party 23. his legend began. One night, with his mind reminiscing
about the song played at the party, 1900 sneaked into the ballroom. There, he
found the piano. Right after his fingers passed over the keys, stunning melody thrilled
the boat. It was as if he 24. piano lessons for a long time. 25. he was a music prodigy, people made frantic
line to see him. Famous as he was, one thing perplexed all: He refused to get
off the boat. The trumpet player, Max, suggested him to start business on land.
26.
Max’s words, 1900 once was
determined to get off the boat. While every crew member was looking forward to
celebrating his triumphant of stepping on land, he flinched and shrank back at
the last minute. This dramatic twist left everyone in astonishment. No one knew
27.
he was to explain his retreat.
And no one dared to ask. They just knew that in 28. of 1900’s remaining days, not even once did he
show a scowl look or release sigh on such an irreversible move.
At the
closure of the movie, 1900 stated, “ There are 88 notes for one piano. 29. the limited combination, I could create an
infinite music world. But the city on land is infinite, it’s impossible for me
to control the infinity. ” Among numerous quotes from this film, it is these
very lines 30. give
me a blow. In this light, it appears that we should act the way we feel in
response to our calling rather than blindly obey the imposed construction of social
value. Were it not for 1900’s intriguing story, this idea would never dawn on
me.
22.
(A) lived (B) living (C) had been living (D) would have lived
23. (A) that (B) than (C) for (D) as
24. (A) had been taken (B) took (C)
had taken (D)
would have taken
25. (A) It goes without saying that (B) Now that
(C)
Regardless of the fact that (D) Chances
were that
26. (A) Lifted by (B) Separated from
(C)
Transferring to (D)
Confronting with
27. (A) how (B) what (C) for which (D) that
28. (A) each (B) none (C) some (D) any
29. (A) Like (B) As far as (C)
In spite of (D) With
30. (A) whose (B) to (C)
, which (D) that
(C) Anita was shopping with her mother and enjoying it.
Interestingly, both of them 31. buying the same pair of jeans.
According to a recent marketing study, young adults influence 88%
of household clothing purchases. More often than not, those in their early
twenties are the more 32. consumers. There isn’t a brand or a trend that
these young people are not aware of. That is why mothers who want to keep
abreast of trends usually 33. the experts-their daughters. This tells the retailers of the world that if you
want to get into a mother’s 34. , you’ve got to win her daughter over
first.
With a DJ playing various kinds of music rather than just rap, and
a mix of clothing labels designed more for taste and fashion than for a precise
age, department stores have managed to appeal to successful middle-aged women 35. losing their younger customers. They have
created a shopping environment where the needs of both mother and daughter are
satisfied.
31. (A) gave up (B) ended up (C) took to (D) used to
32. (A) informed (B) informative (C) informal (D) informational
33. (A) deal with (B) head for (C) turn to (D) look into
34. (A) textbook (B) notebook (C) workbook (D) pocketbook
35. (A) in (B) while (C) after (D) without
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3 * ROMAN III. Passage Completion: 1%
(A) switch
|
(B) evolved
|
(C) reduce
|
(D) causes
|
(E) pesticides
|
(AB) banned
|
(AC) implement
|
(AD) transmit
|
(AE) campaigns
|
(BC) wake
|
Greenpeace organization is in an attempt to clean up the environment and keep the Earth in good condition
for future generations. The group’s members hope that through educational 36. and protests, they can serve as the voice for
our planet.
Greenpeace was founded in 1971 in Vancouver, Canada, in the 37. of the peace movement of the 1960s. It started
when like-minded activists against nuclear weapons and violence came together.
The name Greenpeace comes from a chartered ship that was used by the Don’t Make
a Wave committee. As the group 38. and recruited more members, it started tackling other environmental issues as well. Some notable 39. include protecting
ancient forests, promoting clean energy sources, and challenging companies that
40.
destructive fishing or
farming practices.
Greenpeace was also very
active in lobbying governments and staging non-violent protests, which
encouraged nations to ratify the Kyoto Protocol, an international treaty
designed to 41. greenhouse gas emissions. In 2012, Greenpeace activists managed to shut down 75
Shell gas stations in the UK.
Activists raided the
stations and used an emergency 42. to prevent gasoline from reaching the pumps.
Then they draped a “Save the Arctic” banner over the Shell logo to draw attention. Greenpeace also made
news in Taiwan after it conducted a test revealing that fruits and vegetables
sold in traditional markets may contain toxic pesticides, some of which are so
harmful that they have already been 43. in Europe. While
Greenpeace’s actions may seem disruptive and hostile at times, its ultimate aim
to make the Earth greener and more peaceful is still highly valued.
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(A)
Resting on a hill above the German countryside, Neuschwanstein is
one of the most splendid
fairytale castles in the world.
Neuschwanstein itself is a hot tourist spot. 44. Yet, despite looking like it was built in the Middle Ages, the
castle is not even 200 years old.
Neuschwanstein was the dream
project of King Ludwig II of Bavaria. Ludwig’s father died in 1864 and left the
throne to Ludwig, who was 18 at the
time. 45. In fact, he had very little actual power,
since Bavaria’s government was in control of the kingdom. After Bavaria lost a decisive battle to Prussia and became
part of Germany, Ludwig took it as a personal defeat first.
46. He longed to be a powerful, noble king
just like the ones in medieval stories and Richard Wagner’s operas.
Moreover, Ludwig dreamed of having his own
castle and made plans to build one. 47. The top of a large hill beated other choices. Workers used dynamite to flatten the hill and the latest steam
technology to move building materials. Ludwig also wanted the castle’s interiors to be brimming with detailed tapestries, paintings,
and ornate furniture. Sadly, Ludwig died several years into the construction of
the castle. In the end, the castle was never finished. 48. If you ever find yourself
in Germany searching for a magical place, make sure that Neuschwanstein Castle is on the top of
your list .
(A)Ludwig was a king in name only.
(B)Later, he gradually retreated into a world of fantasy and fairy tales.
(C)And it’s also the inspiration for the castle in Disney’s Sleeping Beauty.
(D)But, it is still an impressive structure.
(E)He chose a tough site to start
construction.
(B) As
a pianist, I was invited to perform with a cellist at the International Cello
Festival in
Manchester,
England. 49. Behind
it was a moving story. At 4 p.m. on May 27, 1992, a long line slowly formed
outside a bakery in Sarajevo, a war-shattered city. All of a sudden, a mortar
shell fell directly into the middle of the line. 50. Seeing the massacre outside his window, Vedran
Smailovic, a renowned cellist, decided to take some action. He decided to let
the most mournful and haunting music covey the sorrow. During the next
twenty-two days, he played it to the empty streets and to the terrified people
hiding in the cellars while the bomb exploded. With buildings blown off around
him, he showed his courage to fight for peace. 51. Touched by this story, David Wilde, an English
composer, wrote a composition for an unaccompanied cello called “The Cellist of
Sarajevo.” Yo-Yo Ma played the exact piece on that evening in England. In the
beginning the music created a shadowy, empty universe. 52. When the performance was over, everyone in the
hall remained silent for a long time. The complex feeling toward massacre was successfully
intertwined well with the song and penetrated into everyone’s heart. 53. The two men hugged and cried. From the story,
I realized that music is a gift that we all share.
(A) Slowly, it grew into a furor which
gripped the audience.
(B) Miraculously, though the shelling
went on, he was never hurt.
(C) In just a blink, twenty-two people’s
lives were claimed.
(D) Then Yo-Yo Ma stood up to meet
Vedran Smailovic.
(E) In one of the concerts, Yo-Yo Ma
played a composition.
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5 * ROMAN V. Reading Comprehension: 2%
(A) If you touch your finger to a hot
stove, you know it’s going to hurt. However, if you convince
yourself beforehand that the pain
won’t be so bad, you might not suffer as much. According to a recent study, the
part of your brain that reacts to severe pain is largely the same part that
reacts to expectation of pain.
Researchers in this study worked with
10 volunteers, ages 24 to 46. Each volunteer wore a device that gave out
20-second-long pulses of heat to the right leg. There were three levels of
heat, producing mild, moderate, or strong pain. During training, the volunteers would first hear a tone, followed by a period of silence, and then feel a heat
pulse. They then learned to associate the length of the silent pause with the
intensity of the upcoming heat pulse. The longer the pause, the stronger the
heat pulse would be, causing more severe pain.
A day or two later, the real
experiment began. The researchers found that the parts of the brain involved in
learning, memory, emotion, and touch became more active as the volunteers
expected higher levels of pain. These were mainly the same areas that became
active when participants actually felt pain. Interestingly, when the volunteers
expected only mild or moderate pain but experienced severe pain, they reported
feeling 28 percent less pain than when they expected severe pain and actually
got it.
The new study emphasizes that pain
has both physical and psychological elements. Understanding how pain works in
the mind and brain could eventually give doctors tools for helping people cope
with painful medical treatments.
54. What is the main idea of the passage?
(A) We should learn to be sensitive
to pain.
(B) Our feeling of pain is decided by
our environment.
(C) How people feel pain remains
unknown to scientists.
(D) Our reaction to pain is closely
related to our expectation of pain.
55. How
did the volunteers learn to expect different levels of heat?
(A) From the loudness of the tone
they heard.
(B) From the instruction given to
them by the researchers.
(C) From the color of a light
flashing on the device they wore.
(D) From the length of the pause between a tone and the heat
pulse.
(B) No budget for your vacation? Try home
exchanges-swapping houses with strangers. Agree to use each other’s cars,
and you can save bucks on car rentals, too.
Home exchanges are not new. At least one group, Intervac, has been
facilitating such an arrangement since 1953. But trading online is gaining
popularity these days, with several sites in operation, including
HomeExchanges. Founded in 1992, with some 28,000 listings, this company bills
itself as the world’s largest home exchange club, reporting that membership has
increased 30% this year.
The annual fee is usually less than US$100. Members can access
thousands of listings for apartments, villas, suburban homes and farms around
the world. Initial contact is made via e-mail, with subsequent communication
usually by phone. Before a match is made, potential swappers tend to discuss a
lot.
However, the concept may sound risky to some people. What about
theft? Damage? These are reasonable causes for concern, but equally unlikely.
As one swapper puts it, “Nobody is going to fly across the ocean or drive 600
miles to come steal your TV. Besides, at the same time they’re staying in your
home, you are staying in their home.”
Exchange sites recommend that swappers discuss such matters ahead
of time. They may fill out an agreement spelling out who shoulders which
responsibilities if a problem arises. It does not matter if the agreement would
hold up in court, but it does give the exchangers a little satisfaction.
Generally, the biggest complaint among home exchangers has to do
with different standards of cleanliness. Swappers are supposed to make sure
their home is in order before they depart, but one person’s idea of “clean” may
be more forgiving than another’s. Some owners say if they come back to a
less-than-sparkling kitchen, it may be inconvenient but would not sour them on
future exchanges.
56. Which of the following is closest in meaning to
“bills” in the second paragraph?
(A) advertises (B) dedicates (C) replaces (D)
participates
57. What is recommended in the passage to deal with
theft and damage concerns?
(A) One can file a lawsuit in court.
(B) Both parties can trade online.
(C) Both parties can sign an agreement beforehand.
(D) One can damage the home of the other party in return.
(C) According to popular folklore, many animals are smarter than
they appear. Dogs bark before earthquakes; cattle predict rainfall by sitting
on the ground. But cattle may have another hidden talent in telling which way
is north.
Small animals such as mole rats living underground are known for
the use of magnetism to navigate. Dr. Begall and her colleagues wanted to know
whether larger mammals also have the ability to perceive magnetic fields. They
investigated this possibility by studying images of thousands of cattle
captured on Google Earth, a website that stitches together satellite
photographs to produce an image of the Earth’s surface.
Grazing animals are known to orient themselves in a way that
minimizes wind chill from the north and maximizes the warmth of the sun when
they are cold. The researchers therefore had to study a lot of cows grazing in
lots of different places at different times of day, in order to average out these
factors and see whether cattle could act like compass needles.
The researchers concluded that cattle do generally orient
themselves in a north-south direction. This north-south preference has also
been noted in flies, termites and honeybees. But unfortunately, even the high
resolution of Google Earth is not powerful enough to tell which end of the cow
is its head, and which its tail. The researchers were therefore unable to
answer their research questions of whether cattle prefer to look north
or south, and whether that differs in the northern and southern hemispheres.
58. Which of the following
factors might affect Dr. Begall’s research result?
(A) Rainfall. (B) Earthquakes. (C) Location. (D) Cost.
59. What is the major finding
of Dr. Begall’s study?
(A) Cattle point
north-south. (B)
Magnetism can’t be studied scientifically.
(C) Animals prefer to
look south. (D)
Google Earth is a reliable research tool.
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6 * ROMAN VI. Vocabulary : 1%
1. My
new year’s r_______n is to enter a good college and bring out my best. I wish I
can be an influential figure in my field.
2. Regarding
this tricky ci________e, we shouldn’t judge Sally too harsh. If we were Sally,
we probably would also feel a sense of loss.
3. Many
citizens agree that our mayor should put more e_______s on urban reform rather
than highlighting the construction in downtown area.
4. Sam
has a________ted to conquer Mt. Everest for several times, but the dense fog
always fails him. Hope he would succeed this time.
5. People
who can enjoy s_________y life are the ones who can find joy while being alone.
6. People
around the island were thrown into o_________e and went on the march to express
their anger over the government’s negligence of food safety.
7. Acclaimed
tennis players Hsieh and Peng were o__________med and burst into tear when they
claimed the championship of Women’s’ Doubles in
8. Many
artists like to stay in New York City. They
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1 * ROMAN I. Vocabulary : 1~10: 1 %; 11~15:
2%
1. I
could not _____ the sweet smell from the bakery, so I walked in and bought a
fresh loaf of bread.
(A) insist (B)
resist (C) obtain (D) contain
2. Steve
has several meetings to attend every day; therefore. He has to work on a very
_____ schedule.
(A) temporary (B)
various (C) tight (D) emergent
3. Michael
Phelps, an America swimmer, broke seven world records and won eight gold medals
in men’s swimming _____ in the 2008 Olympics.
(A) drills (B)
techniques (C) routines (D)
contests
4. Badly
injured in the car accident, Jason could ______ move his legs and was sent to
the hospital right away.
(A) accordingly
(B) undoubtedly (C) handily (D) scarcely
5. When
people feel uncomfortable or nervous, they may ______ their arms across their
chests as if to protect themselves.
(A) toss
(B) fold (C) veil (D) yield
6. With
rising oil prices, there is an increasing ______ for people to ride bicycles to
work.
(A) permit
(B) instrument (C) appearance (D) tendency
7. With
the worsening global economic conditions, it seems wiser and more ______ to
keep cash in the bank rather than to invest in the stock market.
(A) sensible (B)
portable (C) explicit (D) anxious
8. Simon
loves his work. To him, work always comes first, and family and friends are
_____.
(A) secondary
(B) permanent (C) sociable (D) capable
9. This
tour package is very adventurous, and that one looks _____ exciting. I don’t
know which one to choose from.
(A) equally
(B) annually (C) merely (D) gratefully
10. The
police searched the house of the suspect ________. They almost turned the whole
house upside down.
(A) relatively (B)
thoroughly (C) casually (D)
individually
11. Many
newly set-ups are closed in their first year of business. A lot of them lack
________ and thus can’t find their niche in the market.
(A) ingenuity
(B) commission (C) harmony
(D) segment
12. The
weather is getting colder and colder. Maybe we could head to one winter ______
in the southern part of Taiwan and enjoy the facilities there.
(A) district
(B) boutique (C) resort (D) premise
13. Your
membership will ________ next month. You should bring relevant document to
renew it by this weekend.
(A) modify
(B) expire (C) dispute (D) import
14. The
Ministry of Education is considering postpone the practice of 12-year-long
compulsory education by the _______ social atmosphere.
(A)
current (B) modest (C) abundant (D) original
15. After
the orientation, my best friend and I went to our department ________ and had
our own class for the rest of the day.
(A) originally (B) respectively (C) considerably (D)
partially
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2 * ROMAN II. Cloze : 1%
(A) Though Hayao Miyazaki delivered his retirement
speech earlier this year, his work will
never
be left into oblivion. The high reputation of Miyazaki is achieved not only
with his dedication and devotion to animation, but also 16. the originality that his films display. Though
themes of transformation have also been presented in works of Disney,
Miyazaki’s overall constructions appear to be closer to life than 17. of Disney’s. In the film, Spirited Away, Chihiro’s determination and endurance parallel the
magic power. Girls would want to be as brave and hard-working as Chihiro after
watching the film. 18. true-to-life elements, this movie wouldn’t
have received such an immense extent of resonation.
The
fact that Miyazaki, now 72, is toward his limelight, somehow 19. that age won’t inhibit creativity. In fact,
research shows that the job allotment is 20. assigned in younger brains. That is, the right
hemisphere is only responsible for related functions and so is the left one.
However, in the older brain, one hemisphere is not shy about calling on 21. for help if it’s having trouble with a task.
Maybe this discovery can explain why Miyazaki could continuously weave picture
and text so well since these two domains have long been considered under
control of the right and left brain separately.
16. (A)
to (B) on (C) with (D) about
17. (A)
that (B) those (C) what (D)
which
18. (A)
According to (B) In spite of (C) Without (D) Unlike
19. (A)
indicating (B) indicated (C) being indicated (D) indicates
20. (A)
fairly (B) generally (C)
endlessly (D) hardly
21. (A)
another (B) the other (C) other (D) others
(B) As the idea of walking out of comfort zone and
exploring the world becomes prevailing,
I
think it’s time to rethink about this idea after watching the movie, The Legend of 1900.
On the boat,
Virginian, which looked deserted and dilapidated, 22. one impeccable pianist, 1900. In fact, he was
found abandoned by one sailor. That sailor adopted him and raised him up on the
sea. Later, no sooner did 1900 hear the joyful music at one party 23. his legend began. One night, with his mind reminiscing
about the song played at the party, 1900 sneaked into the ballroom. There, he
found the piano. Right after his fingers passed over the keys, stunning melody thrilled
the boat. It was as if he 24. piano lessons for a long time. 25. he was a music prodigy, people made frantic
line to see him. Famous as he was, one thing perplexed all: He refused to get
off the boat. The trumpet player, Max, suggested him to start business on land.
26.
Max’s words, 1900 once was
determined to get off the boat. While every crew member was looking forward to
celebrating his triumphant of stepping on land, he flinched and shrank back at
the last minute. This dramatic twist left everyone in astonishment. No one knew
27.
he was to explain his retreat.
And no one dared to ask. They just knew that in 28. of 1900’s remaining days, not even once did he
show a scowl look or release sigh on such an irreversible move.
At the
closure of the movie, 1900 stated, “ There are 88 notes for one piano. 29. the limited combination, I could create an
infinite music world. But the city on land is infinite, it’s impossible for me
to control the infinity. ” Among numerous quotes from this film, it is these
very lines 30. give
me a blow. In this light, it appears that we should act the way we feel in
response to our calling rather than blindly obey the imposed construction of social
value. Were it not for 1900’s intriguing story, this idea would never dawn on
me.
22.
(A) lived (B) living (C) had been living (D) would have lived
23. (A) that (B) than (C) for (D) as
24. (A) had been taken (B) took (C)
had taken (D)
would have taken
25. (A) It goes without saying that (B) Now that
(C)
Regardless of the fact that (D) Chances
were that
26. (A) Lifted by (B) Separated from
(C)
Transferring to (D)
Confronting with
27. (A) how (B) what (C) for which (D) that
28. (A) each (B) none (C) some (D) any
29. (A) Like (B) As far as (C)
In spite of (D) With
30. (A) whose (B) to (C)
, which (D) that
(C) Anita was shopping with her mother and enjoying it.
Interestingly, both of them 31. buying the same pair of jeans.
According to a recent marketing study, young adults influence 88%
of household clothing purchases. More often than not, those in their early
twenties are the more 32. consumers. There isn’t a brand or a trend that
these young people are not aware of. That is why mothers who want to keep
abreast of trends usually 33. the experts-their daughters. This tells the retailers of the world that if you
want to get into a mother’s 34. , you’ve got to win her daughter over
first.
With a DJ playing various kinds of music rather than just rap, and
a mix of clothing labels designed more for taste and fashion than for a precise
age, department stores have managed to appeal to successful middle-aged women 35. losing their younger customers. They have
created a shopping environment where the needs of both mother and daughter are
satisfied.
31. (A) gave up (B) ended up (C) took to (D) used to
32. (A) informed (B) informative (C) informal (D) informational
33. (A) deal with (B) head for (C) turn to (D) look into
34. (A) textbook (B) notebook (C) workbook (D) pocketbook
35. (A) in (B) while (C) after (D) without
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(A) switch
|
(B) evolved
|
(C) reduce
|
(D) causes
|
(E) pesticides
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(AB) banned
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(AC) implement
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(AD) transmit
|
(AE) campaigns
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(BC) wake
|
Greenpeace organization is in an attempt to clean up the environment and keep the Earth in good condition
for future generations. The group’s members hope that through educational 36. and protests, they can serve as the voice for
our planet.
Greenpeace was founded in 1971 in Vancouver, Canada, in the 37. of the peace movement of the 1960s. It started
when like-minded activists against nuclear weapons and violence came together.
The name Greenpeace comes from a chartered ship that was used by the Don’t Make
a Wave committee. As the group 38. and recruited more members, it started tackling other environmental issues as well. Some notable 39. include protecting
ancient forests, promoting clean energy sources, and challenging companies that
40.
destructive fishing or
farming practices.
Greenpeace was also very
active in lobbying governments and staging non-violent protests, which
encouraged nations to ratify the Kyoto Protocol, an international treaty
designed to 41. greenhouse gas emissions. In 2012, Greenpeace activists managed to shut down 75
Shell gas stations in the UK.
Activists raided the
stations and used an emergency 42. to prevent gasoline from reaching the pumps.
Then they draped a “Save the Arctic” banner over the Shell logo to draw attention. Greenpeace also made
news in Taiwan after it conducted a test revealing that fruits and vegetables
sold in traditional markets may contain toxic pesticides, some of which are so
harmful that they have already been 43. in Europe. While
Greenpeace’s actions may seem disruptive and hostile at times, its ultimate aim
to make the Earth greener and more peaceful is still highly valued.
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(A)
Resting on a hill above the German countryside, Neuschwanstein is
one of the most splendid
fairytale castles in the world.
Neuschwanstein itself is a hot tourist spot. 44. Yet, despite looking like it was built in the Middle Ages, the
castle is not even 200 years old.
Neuschwanstein was the dream
project of King Ludwig II of Bavaria. Ludwig’s father died in 1864 and left the
throne to Ludwig, who was 18 at the
time. 45. In fact, he had very little actual power,
since Bavaria’s government was in control of the kingdom. After Bavaria lost a decisive battle to Prussia and became
part of Germany, Ludwig took it as a personal defeat first.
46. He longed to be a powerful, noble king
just like the ones in medieval stories and Richard Wagner’s operas.
Moreover, Ludwig dreamed of having his own
castle and made plans to build one. 47. The top of a large hill beated other choices. Workers used dynamite to flatten the hill and the latest steam
technology to move building materials. Ludwig also wanted the castle’s interiors to be brimming with detailed tapestries, paintings,
and ornate furniture. Sadly, Ludwig died several years into the construction of
the castle. In the end, the castle was never finished. 48. If you ever find yourself
in Germany searching for a magical place, make sure that Neuschwanstein Castle is on the top of
your list .
(A)Ludwig was a king in name only.
(B)Later, he gradually retreated into a world of fantasy and fairy tales.
(C)And it’s also the inspiration for the castle in Disney’s Sleeping Beauty.
(D)But, it is still an impressive structure.
(E)He chose a tough site to start
construction.
(B) As
a pianist, I was invited to perform with a cellist at the International Cello
Festival in
Manchester,
England. 49. Behind
it was a moving story. At 4 p.m. on May 27, 1992, a long line slowly formed
outside a bakery in Sarajevo, a war-shattered city. All of a sudden, a mortar
shell fell directly into the middle of the line. 50. Seeing the massacre outside his window, Vedran
Smailovic, a renowned cellist, decided to take some action. He decided to let
the most mournful and haunting music covey the sorrow. During the next
twenty-two days, he played it to the empty streets and to the terrified people
hiding in the cellars while the bomb exploded. With buildings blown off around
him, he showed his courage to fight for peace. 51. Touched by this story, David Wilde, an English
composer, wrote a composition for an unaccompanied cello called “The Cellist of
Sarajevo.” Yo-Yo Ma played the exact piece on that evening in England. In the
beginning the music created a shadowy, empty universe. 52. When the performance was over, everyone in the
hall remained silent for a long time. The complex feeling toward massacre was successfully
intertwined well with the song and penetrated into everyone’s heart. 53. The two men hugged and cried. From the story,
I realized that music is a gift that we all share.
(A) Slowly, it grew into a furor which
gripped the audience.
(B) Miraculously, though the shelling
went on, he was never hurt.
(C) In just a blink, twenty-two people’s
lives were claimed.
(D) Then Yo-Yo Ma stood up to meet
Vedran Smailovic.
(E) In one of the concerts, Yo-Yo Ma
played a composition.
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(A) If you touch your finger to a hot
stove, you know it’s going to hurt. However, if you convince
yourself beforehand that the pain
won’t be so bad, you might not suffer as much. According to a recent study, the
part of your brain that reacts to severe pain is largely the same part that
reacts to expectation of pain.
Researchers in this study worked with
10 volunteers, ages 24 to 46. Each volunteer wore a device that gave out
20-second-long pulses of heat to the right leg. There were three levels of
heat, producing mild, moderate, or strong pain. During training, the volunteers would first hear a tone, followed by a period of silence, and then feel a heat
pulse. They then learned to associate the length of the silent pause with the
intensity of the upcoming heat pulse. The longer the pause, the stronger the
heat pulse would be, causing more severe pain.
A day or two later, the real
experiment began. The researchers found that the parts of the brain involved in
learning, memory, emotion, and touch became more active as the volunteers
expected higher levels of pain. These were mainly the same areas that became
active when participants actually felt pain. Interestingly, when the volunteers
expected only mild or moderate pain but experienced severe pain, they reported
feeling 28 percent less pain than when they expected severe pain and actually
got it.
The new study emphasizes that pain
has both physical and psychological elements. Understanding how pain works in
the mind and brain could eventually give doctors tools for helping people cope
with painful medical treatments.
54. What is the main idea of the passage?
(A) We should learn to be sensitive
to pain.
(B) Our feeling of pain is decided by
our environment.
(C) How people feel pain remains
unknown to scientists.
(D) Our reaction to pain is closely
related to our expectation of pain.
55. How
did the volunteers learn to expect different levels of heat?
(A) From the loudness of the tone
they heard.
(B) From the instruction given to
them by the researchers.
(C) From the color of a light
flashing on the device they wore.
(D) From the length of the pause between a tone and the heat
pulse.
(B) No budget for your vacation? Try home
exchanges-swapping houses with strangers. Agree to use each other’s cars,
and you can save bucks on car rentals, too.
Home exchanges are not new. At least one group, Intervac, has been
facilitating such an arrangement since 1953. But trading online is gaining
popularity these days, with several sites in operation, including
HomeExchanges. Founded in 1992, with some 28,000 listings, this company bills
itself as the world’s largest home exchange club, reporting that membership has
increased 30% this year.
The annual fee is usually less than US$100. Members can access
thousands of listings for apartments, villas, suburban homes and farms around
the world. Initial contact is made via e-mail, with subsequent communication
usually by phone. Before a match is made, potential swappers tend to discuss a
lot.
However, the concept may sound risky to some people. What about
theft? Damage? These are reasonable causes for concern, but equally unlikely.
As one swapper puts it, “Nobody is going to fly across the ocean or drive 600
miles to come steal your TV. Besides, at the same time they’re staying in your
home, you are staying in their home.”
Exchange sites recommend that swappers discuss such matters ahead
of time. They may fill out an agreement spelling out who shoulders which
responsibilities if a problem arises. It does not matter if the agreement would
hold up in court, but it does give the exchangers a little satisfaction.
Generally, the biggest complaint among home exchangers has to do
with different standards of cleanliness. Swappers are supposed to make sure
their home is in order before they depart, but one person’s idea of “clean” may
be more forgiving than another’s. Some owners say if they come back to a
less-than-sparkling kitchen, it may be inconvenient but would not sour them on
future exchanges.
56. Which of the following is closest in meaning to
“bills” in the second paragraph?
(A) advertises (B) dedicates (C) replaces (D)
participates
57. What is recommended in the passage to deal with
theft and damage concerns?
(A) One can file a lawsuit in court.
(B) Both parties can trade online.
(C) Both parties can sign an agreement beforehand.
(D) One can damage the home of the other party in return.
(C) According to popular folklore, many animals are smarter than
they appear. Dogs bark before earthquakes; cattle predict rainfall by sitting
on the ground. But cattle may have another hidden talent in telling which way
is north.
Small animals such as mole rats living underground are known for
the use of magnetism to navigate. Dr. Begall and her colleagues wanted to know
whether larger mammals also have the ability to perceive magnetic fields. They
investigated this possibility by studying images of thousands of cattle
captured on Google Earth, a website that stitches together satellite
photographs to produce an image of the Earth’s surface.
Grazing animals are known to orient themselves in a way that
minimizes wind chill from the north and maximizes the warmth of the sun when
they are cold. The researchers therefore had to study a lot of cows grazing in
lots of different places at different times of day, in order to average out these
factors and see whether cattle could act like compass needles.
The researchers concluded that cattle do generally orient
themselves in a north-south direction. This north-south preference has also
been noted in flies, termites and honeybees. But unfortunately, even the high
resolution of Google Earth is not powerful enough to tell which end of the cow
is its head, and which its tail. The researchers were therefore unable to
answer their research questions of whether cattle prefer to look north
or south, and whether that differs in the northern and southern hemispheres.
58. Which of the following
factors might affect Dr. Begall’s research result?
(A) Rainfall. (B) Earthquakes. (C) Location. (D) Cost.
59. What is the major finding
of Dr. Begall’s study?
(A) Cattle point
north-south. (B)
Magnetism can’t be studied scientifically.
(C) Animals prefer to
look south. (D)
Google Earth is a reliable research tool.
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1. My
new year’s r_______n is to enter a good college and bring out my best. I wish I
can be an influential figure in my field.
2. Regarding
this tricky ci________e, we shouldn’t judge Sally too harsh. If we were Sally,
we probably would also feel a sense of loss.
3. Many
citizens agree that our mayor should put more e_______s on urban reform rather
than highlighting the construction in downtown area.
4. Sam
has a________ted to conquer Mt. Everest for several times, but the dense fog
always fails him. Hope he would succeed this time.
5. People
who can enjoy s_________y life are the ones who can find joy while being alone.
6. People
around the island were thrown into o_________e and went on the march to express
their anger over the government’s negligence of food safety.
7. Acclaimed
tennis players Hsieh and Peng were o__________med and burst into tear when they
claimed the championship of Women’s’ Doubles in
8. Many
artists like to stay in New York City. They
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臺北市立成淵高中100學年度第二學期第二次段考高二英文科考題
Listening Section: 10%
I. Pictures 每題1分Listen to the questions. Then choose the best answer according to each picture.
1. ______
2. ______
II. Best Response 每題1分Choose the best response to each question or statement.
3. A. I try to recycle a lot of milk cartons too. B. I need to watch the amount of fat I eat. C. I got most of my shopping list done today. D. I like gifts that are wrapped in beautiful paper.
4. A. He has a lot of potential in this career. B. Taking medication is a good safeguard. C. Yeah, he should have been more sensible. D. Yeah, the newspaper dealt with the Internet scandal.
5. A. That really helps during the morning rush. B. Traffic efficiency could be better in the city. C. But the interior of the car has so many electronics. D. They’ve increased the enforcement of traffic laws in this area.
III. Short Conversations 每題1分 Listen to the conversations. Then answer the questions.
6. A. Because her bags will be overweight. B. Because international flights are more expensive. C. Because she’ll have more bags than are allowed. D. Because she changed her plane ticket at the last minute.
7. A. His own 3D television. B. A strong desire to learn. C. An awesome imagination. D. More intelligence than his father.
8. A. It allows the user to watch DVDs. B. It makes computer graphics clearer. C. It automatically restarts the computer when it crashes. D. It allows two or more tasks to be done at the same time.
IV. Short Talk 每題1分Listen to the talk. Then choose the best answer to each question.
11. We keep track of daily weather forecasts and dress _______. (A) fantastically (B) intentionally (C) consequently (D) accordingly 12. He learned how to make a vase when he was ________ to a potter. (A) abandoned (B) monitored (C) apprenticed (D) depleted 13. Those eco-friendly cars are _____ by electric motors. (A) excelled (B) conserved (C) cushioned (D) propelled 14. When the player finally hit a homerun, the whole team got a boost of morale and gained some ______. (A) bandwagon (B) impact (C) momentum (D) version 15. How can you believe him? What he says is full of _____ and seldom makes any sense. (A) contradictions (B) destruction (C) premonitions (D) nominations 16. Unlike his _____, he adopted the advice from professionals. (A) disciplines (B) denominators (C) enhancers (D) predecessors 17. Regular and moderate exercise is beneficial, but _______ exercise might do harm to your health. (A) rugged (B) excess (C) enviable (D) immune 18. Seeing fish swim around the colorful coral ____ is the highlight of this trip. (A) flick (B) sphere (C) crack (D) reef 19. Our volunteers include people from all ____ of life, from lawyers to street vendors. (A) flocks (B) odds (C) hoods (D) walks 20.Those _____ guests form our overseas sister school were seated in the front row. (A) distinguished (B) forward (C) starstruck (D) endeavored
II. Cloze Test: 47% ( 21-31:每題2分; 32-56:每題1分) (A) Creating a trend is not easy. For decades, people __(21)__ to thousands of advertisements each day. They become advertising-resistant and increasingly less __(22)__ to respond to traditional advertising. To launch new products that will sell, businesses try to discover potential trends through focus groups and online research. __(23)__, they can use coolhunters-researchers that seek __(24)__ people and report on what they like and do. __(25)__ a company understands what the trend will be, it will create an association between its product and the trend through product placement. They might hire people to throw a party __(26)__ free product giveaways. 21. (A) expose (B) have exposed (C) have been exposing (D) have been exposed 22. (A) conscious (B) likely (C) coordinated (D) taxing 23. (A) Punctually (B) Reluctantly (C) Alternatively (D) Memorably 24. (A) innovative (B) inflatable (C) draining (D) permanent 25. (A) Unless (B) Once (C) Until (D) Lest 26. (A) diffusing into (B) cashing in on (C) rooted in (D) complete with (B) Much of da Vinci’s work in science and engineering __(27)__ the gap between medieval and modern thinking. In fact, da Vinci’s observational methods were so successful that his approach remained the __(28)__ method of scientific investigation until the 19th century. He made __(29)__ studies of fluids and simple machines, which made __(30)__ possible to design marvelous bridges, canals and dams. His understanding of water in its different forms enabled him to __(31)__ a steam-powered cannon and water-powered industrial machines. 27. (A) bridged (B) hulled (C) harnessed (D) littered 28. (A) dimensional (B) triangular (C) principal (D) multiple 29. (A) disturbing (B) extensive (C) lifelike (D) offensive 30. (A) him (B) that (C) them (D) it 31. (A) depose (B) impose (C) propose (D) dispose (C) Without a doubt, sugar tastes good. But do you know its bad effect __(32)__ the body? According to a recent study, drinking one to two sweet drinks a day __(33)__ the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Sugar can also change brain-wave activity, __(34)__ decreases your ability to think. So when you need energy, put down that candy bar and reach for some protein __(35)__. Remember to watch the amount of sugar you consume __(36)__ a daily basis so that you can lead a healthy life. 32. (A) for (B) on (C) to (D) in 33. (A) rises (B) arises (C) raises (D) arouses 34. (A) which (B) it (C) where (D) that 35. (A) therefore (B) otherwise (C) however (D) instead 36. (A) for (B) on (C) to (D) in (D) The word graffiti derives from the Greek term graphein, meaning “to write.” According to archeologists, the oldest existing examples of graffiti are from the ancient city of Pompeii __(37)__ many examples of graffiti carved on the walls are preserved as a result of volcanic ash. __(38)__ in these well-preserved graffiti are complaints about store owners or rough drawings of people. For thousands of years, graffiti have been __(39)__ into an art form. Despite its acceptance into the mainstream art, it still faces some opposition. Some embrace graffiti willingly, __(40)__ others dislike or even despise them. People disapprove __(41)__ graffiti on city walls because they view creating graffiti at will as __(42)__. Some may even __(43)__ the presence of graffiti in their neighborhoods a sign of danger lurking nearby. In the 1980s, many cities launched campaigns __(44)__ graffiti. The cities discouraged graffiti artists __(45)__ painting over the graffiti. Currently, graffiti artists are allowed to do their work on specially __(46)__ walls on a city and there are websites, books and videos featuring graffiti art available. 37. (A) which (B) , which (C) where (D) , where 38. (A) Including (B) Included (C) To include (D) Inclusive 39. (A) evolving (B) revolving (C) involving (D) devolving 40. (A) however (B) since (C) while (D) nevertheless 41. (A) with (B) for (C) of (D) on 42. (A) exquisite (B) charisma (C) ingenious (D) vandalism 43. (A) find (B) record (C) regard (D) connect 44. (A) with (B) for (C) on (D) against 45. (A) from (B) for (C) by (D) in 46. (A) sponsored (B) multiplied (C) provoked (D) designated (E) Native Americans lived in harmony with nature. They __(47)__ every part of this earth to be sacred. Every pine needle, every sandy shore and every humming insect was not just part of their memory or experience __(48)__ their brother. The harmonious co-existence with nature encountered disruption when the white man __(49)__ to buy their land. Even though Chief Seattle, the person __(50)__, eventually agreed to sell the land to the white man, he reminded them that nature is sacred __(51)__ all things are connected. 47. (A) held (B) took (C) chanted (D) dealt 48. (A) rather than (B) as well as (C) but (D) nor 49. (A) told (B) reserved (C) suggested (D) offered 50. (A) in charge (B) on the cutting edge (C) around the corner (D) at present 51. (A) as if (B) or so (C) and that (D) in case that (F) Language is fun. Everyone can derive a lot of pleasure from the natural playfulness of language. Pun, __(52)__ a play upon words, is one source of such fun. For example, in the verse, the author has fun with the word weather, __(53)__ which whether is similar __(53)__ sound. In another verse, the same sound that __(54)__ two or three meanings-like C, sea, and see can also bring us joy. __(55)__, you can also find instances of punch lines on posters and placards on which people play
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Listening test: 16% Part 1: Picture Questions: 1 % 1. Look at the picture and answer the question.
Part 2: Best Response Questions: 3% for eachListen to the question or statement and choose the best response.
2. (A) I borrowed it from one of my friend. (B) It’s a huge book of two hundred pages. (C) It’s Michael Lewis’s latest novel. (D) It’s mainly about global warming.
3. (A) Too bad. You should’ve worn a helmet. (B) Oh no! Can you walk properly now? (C) I know. I see a small cut on your finger. (D) I can’t believe you hurt your back again.
Part 3: Conversation Questions: 2% for eachListen to each conversation and answer the question.
4. (A) There is too much waste in them. (B) They don’t have enough water. (C) The city doesn’t allow boats on them. (D) Their surfaces have turned into ice.
5. (A) He likes the movies quite a lot. (B) He likes the books more than movies. (C) He didn’t really like the movies. (D) He just started to read the books.
6. (A) The food was not cooked well. (B) The meal was too expensive. (C) They could not get the things they wanted. (D) The waiters bothered them too many times.
Part 4: Short Talk Question: 3 % Listen to the following paragraph and answer the questions.
7. (A) The Underground is still under construction. (B) The boring machine is replaced by “the Tube”. (C) London is home to the biggest metro system in the world. (D) A great number of people died in the process of building the Underground.
Written Test: 84%
I. Vocabulary Choice: 12% (1% for each) 8. When you think you can’t work anymore, just do five more minutes. You can stretch your attention ____ by pushing your limits a little bit at a time. (A) span (B) range (C) energy (D) assembly 9. Population growth ____ a serious issue in Bangladesh, where thousands of children are diagnosed with poor nutrition. (A) whips (B) combines (C) remains (D) scolds 10. Since steel can be bent in any _____, roller coasters could suddenly go anywhere---even upside down! (A) situation (B) direction (C) material (D) structure 11. Under ____ of darkness, they sneaked into the house to take away the genuine masterpiece of Claude Monet, Lilies. (A) disclosure (B) revelation (C) blinkers (D) cover 12. I decided to install a security ____ after the shop was burgled. I can’t stand such a grand loss again. (A) system (B) guard (C) meditation (D) presentation 13. Jason is the most ____ and caring person I have ever seen. He donates a lot of money to the orphanage. (A) timid (B) liberal (C) pessimistic (D) generous 14. During the economical recession, many people have to take another part-time job to keep their ____ above water. (A) neck (B) arms (C) chest (D) head 15. After the peace talk failed, there was a(n) ____ of tension in the two countries. (A) interruption (B) atmosphere (C) collapse (D) harmony 16. There have been some problems with the new cellphone, but ___ it is still quite useful because it can serve quite a few purposes. (A) obviously (B) incredibly (C) basically (D) thoroughly 17. My father was a good designer but he had no business ____. That’s why he went bankrupt years ago. (A) character (B) sense (C) control (D) performance 18. What you just said was too ____ for me to understand. Can you give me some concrete examples? (A) specific (B) extreme (C) abstract (D) detailed 19. When opening the Tomb of Tut, all the people gasped when they saw the well-_____ wall-paintings, which still maintained their bright colors as thousands of years ago. (A) demanded (B) conserved (C) reserved (D) preserved
II. Cloze: 36% (1 % for 20-29, 37-48) (A) What is “nightmare”? Is it a prediction for the near future, or is it just a state of __(20)__? No one can know for sure about the definite answer. However, according to psychologists, nightmares can be regarded as signs of anxiety from work or __(21)__ to achieve self-fulfillment. Going naked in a dream suggests that you might be suffering __(22)__in real life. Without clothes, everything is exposed__(23)__ people. In this way, you become the target of __(24)__, and this is something you fear the most. Flying in a dream, another common theme, can be described __(25)__ an experience of freedom and joy. However, having trouble __(26)___ in the flight shows a lack of power in controlling your life situation, which may indicates your fear of falling in social __(27)__ in the reality. Failing a test, the biggest nightmare for students, also occurs in adults’ dreams. A dream __(28)__ you failed a test may be telling you that you are too worried that you are not meeting other people’s expectations of you. Look into your dreams and you will come to understand the hidden feelings that you are never aware of. __(29)__, the world of dreams can also be seen as the reflection of the reality. 20. (A) distress (B) strength (C) comfort (D) approval 21. (A) intention (B) temptation (C) failure (D) challenge 22. (A) humiliation (B) position (C) self-esteem (D) identity 23. (A) for (B) with (C) from (D) to 24.(A) analysis (B) imitation (C) joke (D) recognition 25.(A) into (B) with (C) as (D) about 26.(A) staying (B) stayed (C) stay (D) to stay 27. (A) post (B) ranking (C) order (D) status 28. (A) which (B) that (C) where (D) when 29. (A) In contrast (B) After all (C) In particular (D) In addition
(2% for 30-36) (B) If you go to a buffet restaurant, you will see a lot of vegetables. Some are steamed __(30)__ some are sautéed. The vitamins and enzymes that make veggies so healthy are destroyed during cooking. Take broccoli for example. This vegetable is filled with a chemical that fights cancer, but heat __(31)__ that chemical to break down and become inactive. Besides, there is also health threat from meat. Research indicates that people who eat well-done meat are more __(32)__ to get the bladder cancer than those who have their meat rare. __(33)__ the above disadvantages of cooking food, don’t be in a haste to throw away your pots and pans just yet. Since people’s jaws aren’t very strong, cooked food is easier to chew. There are also many vegetables that actually__(34)__ in some ways with cooking. Carrots have a chemical that helps us make vitamin A, but our body can’t get much of it if the carrots are not cooked. The Center for Disease Control estimates that 48 million Americans get sick from food-__(35)__ illnesses every year. Many of those illnesses are caused by bacteria that could be destroyed by properly cooking your food. There are really a lot of __(36)__ about the raw food movement. Perhaps the wisest thing to do is to learn more about the food you eat and how cooking affects it. Then, you can live a healthy life. 30. (A) because (B) while (C) when (D) since 31. (A) makes (B) causes (C) leads (D) introduces 32. (A) possible (B) potential (C) likely (D) risky 33. (A) Thanks to (B) Due to (C) Despite (D) Although 34. (A) improve (B) transform (C) mutate (D) decompose 35. (A) unrelated (B) interacted (C) borne (D) transferred 36. (A) for and against (B) in and out (C) pros and cons (D) opinions and facts
(C) All the water on Earth goes through a continuous cycle. Water in the ocean, the lake, and the river keeps __(37)__ into the air as it is heated. Then the vapor cools down and condenses in the air. __(38)__ the vapor gets together, clouds form. __(39)__, clouds hold so many water particles that they cannot stand it any more. It is the time when __(40)__ occurs. Water falls back to the earth during the process in the form of rain, snow, or hail. It may be stored underground or in the ocean, the lake, and the river. It may also __(41)__ into human bodies or leaves of plants. One day, when it is heated, it becomes vapor again and continues the cycle. One __(42)__ about the origin of the water on Earth is that the impact of a comet left some ice crystals, which is believed to be the earliest form of water. __(43)__, the intensive eruptions of volcanoes also contributed to the birth of rivers and seas. One interesting fact about water is that the rain that falls today is the same rain that fell when dinosaurs walked the earth because Earth is a closed system that gets no __(44)__ matters. We human beings, who just came into existence on Earth no more than two million years ago, are supposed to feel __(45)__ about this. Today, water __(46)__ 70 percent of the earth’s surface, but most areas on Earth are suffering from water __(47)__ because of the poor distribution of rain and fresh water. To make sure water cycle can go on and on for another century, humans have to __(48)__ some measures to reduce water consumption. Just do what you can now. 37. (A) regulating (B) generating (C) evaporating (D) distracting 38. (A) As (B) Since (C) Because (D) If 39. (A) Sometimes (B) In a time (C) In no time (D) Over time 40. (A) condensation (B) precipitation (C) transpiration (D) evaporation 41. (A) affect (B) travel (C) fly (D) bounce 42. (A) ideal (B) statement (C) statistics (D) theory 43. (A) In fact (B) Instead (C) However (D) Besides 44. (A) similar (B) weird (C) extra (D) vital 45. (A) humble (B) arrogant (C) inferior (D) defensive 46. (A) makes up (B) turns out (C) puts out (D) takes up 47. (A) shortage (B) pollution (C) composition (D) thrill 48. (A) do (B) take (C) create (D) work
III. Passage Completion: 10% (1% for each) Choose the letter of the correct usage. (A) elegant | (B) respective | (C) magnificent | (D) zone | (E) extravagant | (AB) pavilion | (AC) buried | (AD) priceless | (AE) baking | (BC) boasts | (BD) respectful | (BE) practices |
The traditional buildings on Lanyu are another Tao cultural treasure. The main part of the buildings is __(49)__ underground, protecting the homes from Lanyu’s strong winds. Another kind of building that can be seen in Lanyu is the “laziness __(50)__”. This is built near the sea to provide a place where tourists can sit back and relax without __(51)__ under the summer sun. Besides its cultural attractions, Lanyu also __(52)__ a rich ecology. The island is considered a paradise for divers, with colorful coral and fish forming a __(53)__ underwater garden. At night, grab a flashlight and go on an eco-trip! You may be lucky enough to see the small __(54)__ scops-owl or hear its special call. You can also check out the tidal __(55)__ by night to observe the habits of crabs. The unique culture and rich ecology of Lanyu are __(56)__ . It’s important to experience Lanyu with an open and __(57)__ mind. Never make any comment on their customary __(58)__. In this way you will admire how the Tao people live in peace with nature. IV. Vocabulary: 14% (1% for each) 1. Jeremy was badly injured in the c____n with another player in the game yesterday. While he was jumping up to catch the ball, a player just bumped into him, leaving him motionless for seconds. 2. I a____e your job offer; however, I have to decline it because I am satisfied with my current job. 3. As the proverb goes, “ Blessings often come in d____e.” You can never know what would happen to you until the end. 4. Be careful with what you are going to say. Sometimes you may i____t others with some offensive expressions. 5. There is a d___c twist at the end of the story. The ending is beyond the readers’ expectations. 6. This book is quite useful because it lists the medicinal p___ties of wild plants that are commonly seen in Taiwan. 7. If you find it time-consuming to finish a heavy book, browsing the table of c____ts is a quick way to find the information you need. 8. There are sufficient s____ies to sustain all of the refugees in the shelter. Each of them will get enough food and medicine. 9. The explorer traveled across the dazzling desert in p___t of the lost city, the City of Gold. 10. Although your idea is terrific, you need someone capable to e____e it or it is just a castle in the air. 11. Greece, a country in debts, is encouraging its people to cut down on their expenses of l____ries to ride through the financial crisis. 12. What you have proposed is without any f____n unless you can offer further evidences or proof to back up your idea. 13. The f____zing cold pierced into my skin, leaving me trembling in the wind. 14. Veronica paid a visit to her teacher last week, who she had lost contact with for more than 10 years. To her utter a___t, her teacher still remembered her name.
V. Translation: 12% (each is 3%) 1. 我平日浪費越多時間, 週末要做的事就越多。(The more ----) 2. 由於學業壓力,超過3/5的高中生沒有規律運動的習慣。 3. 由於天然資源逐漸耗盡,所以人類應正視環保的議題。 4. 許多有健康意識的人會在假日選擇腳踏車作為交通工具。
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100學年度高二下第一次段考試題
Listening Section
I. Pictures 看圖辨義 每題1分Listen to the questions. Then choose the best answer according to each picture.
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1. ______ 2. ______
II. Best Response 最佳回應句 每題1分Choose the best response to each question or statement.
3. A. Yeah, they need to add more depth. B. He didn’t have time to go to the gallery. C. They must have used colored pencils. D. Yeah, his attention to detail is rare.
4. A. It’s a feasible location. B. Parking is a real nuisance. C. Their hospitality is incredible. D. They tend to be overcooked.
5. A. They have a lot of easy rules. B. That’s why they win their matches. C. They’re winning statistics are quite high. D. They’re pretty famous for their uniforms.
III. Short Conversations 簡短會話 每1分 Listen to the conversations. Then answer the questions.
6. A. Talk to her about her husband. B. Start a new business. C. Make her happier. D. Have coffee.
7. A. It belonged to his grandmother. B. Its problems can’t be fixed. C. Its design is complicated. D. It keeps accurate time.
8. A. She’s clear about what she wants. B. She’s eager to adopt children. C. She’s not being rational. D. She’s wasting her life.
IV. Short Talk 短文 每題1分Listen to the talk. Then choose the best answer to each question.
9. A. A tourist destination in Africa. B. A very fast runner. C. A long and difficult sport. D. A race through a busy city.
10. A. There is a lot of water to be found. B. There aren’t many people living there. C. It is the hottest place in the world. D. It is the site of the world’s oldest marathon.
Reading Section
I. Vocabulary & Phrases 詞彙與慣用語 – 10% 每題1分 Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentences.
11. The __________ taste of the food stopped me from trying it again. A. bizarre B. delicate C. numb D. whimsical
12. The __________ student liked to hide items that his teacher needed in the classroom. A. miserable B. mischievous C. obedient D. profitable
13. Through __________ listening, it’s hard to grasp the complicated concept. A. rewarding B. additive C. sheer D. normal
14. In __________ times, a knight’s main duty was to protect the weak and the innocent. A. medieval B. strenuous C. wealthy D. sensitive
15. Going backpacking is a good way to explore the different __________ of a city. A. vowels B. facets C. muses D. odds
16. Far away from home, I truly miss the __________ meals Mom used to cook for me. A. hearty B. customary C. intricate D. steady
17. After __________ in the office all day, I just wanted to go home and take a hot bath. A. laboring B. refreshing C. unifying D. enlarging
18. The temperature drops __________ in the mountains when night falls. You’ll need a blanket to keep yourself warm. A. initially B. periodically C. drastically D. accurately
19. The school tour to local tribes __________ the students’ knowledge of cultural differences. A. enriches B. casts C. inhales D. appreciates
20. In the past, Chinese often showed more __________ for the eldest son in the family than for the other kids. A. affection B. paradigm C. popularity D. warning
III. Reading Comprehension 閱讀理解 – 8% 每題1分 Read the paragraph. Then answer the questions.
People in some countries play music on very unusual instruments. For example, bagpipes are named for a bag that the player pumps or blows air into. The player squeezes the bag to push air out through several pipes, one of which has finger holes that are used to play the melody. The other pipes play a sustained note called a drone, which is the harmony. Most people think bagpipes are Scottish, but people play them in many countries in Europe, as well as southwest Asia and northern Africa. There are 2,000-year-old Australian aboriginal cave paintings that show people playing the didgeridoo, and some claim that it originated 40,000 years ago. Didgeridoos are long wooden tubes made from hollow trees. Players use a technique called circular breathing, inhaling through their noses while they blow into the instrument. American inventor Benjamin Franklin observed that rubbing one’s wet fingers over the rims of glasses produced a variety of notes, depending on the glasses’ sizes. This observation inspired his “glass armonica,” a long tube with wine glasses mounted along it. Pressing a foot pedal spins the tube so that the player can create intricate melodies by touching the glasses.
21. Why was this article probably written? A. To teach new information. B. To warn about a dangerous habit. C. To persuade people to study music. D. To express an opinion about musical styles.
22. What special technique is used to play the didgeridoo? A. Moving the instrument in a circle. B. Playing more than one note at once. C. Breathing in and out at the same time. D. Pumping air from a bag into the instrument.
23. How is a bagpipe similar to a glass armonica? A. They use long notes as a harmony. B. You blow air into them to play them. C. People use their hands to play them.D. They were invented in the same place.
Neatly painted white farmhouses and well-kept barns rest among the rolling hills of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. And no power lines ruin the scenic views. This is Amish country, where "Plain People" have lived a simple life for nearly 300 years. Today about 30,000 Old Order Amish live in Lancaster County, driving their horse-drawn black buggies along the roads. Here you can glimpse what rural life was like 100 years ago – and thoroughly enjoy it! Start exploring in the small, colorful city of Lancaster, founded in 1710. Take the walking tour through the heart of the old city. A guide dressed in costume will share stories from the city's history. Don’t forget to visit the Central Market where the locals go to shop. This market, the oldest continuously operating farmer’s market in the country, has fresh fruits and vegetables, meats and baked goods. You should also pick up some of the lovely Amish handicrafts, such as pillow covers and quilts. And try some Pennsylvania Dutch treats, like their delicious pies. The Amish sometimes eat these pies for breakfast! 24. Who would most like to visit Lancaster? A. Someone who plays sports. B. Someone who likes history. C. Someone who enjoys music. D. Someone who likes the beach.
25. What can you buy at the Central Market? A. Food and cloth items. B. Books and movies. C. Buggies and bicycles. D. Computers and cellphones.
The Tarahumara are an ancient tribe that lived in Mexico long before the Spanish conquered it. In their mountain homes, they preserved many aspects of their culture, such as traditional clothing. Tarahumara women’s outfits consist of skirts and koyera, colorful scarves worn on their heads. Many Tarahumara men prefer modern clothing, but they also wear traditional outfits: a koyera and a short skirt with a wide belt. The Tarahumara diet consists mostly of corn, which they grow themselves. They also grow beans and zucchini for food and raise cattle, which they eat on special occasions. They supplement their diet with potatoes, fruit, wild roots and deer, which they catch by chasing them until the animals collapse from exhaustion. Dancing plays a prominent role in Tarahumara society. Most families host dance parties, small and large, throughout the year. The dutuburi dance features women dancing in a curved line and men moving backward and forward in a straight line facing them. In the peyote dance, men and women follow two leaders in dancing around a fire and periodically shouting. Tarahumara culture has withstood enormous social changes throughout history, and it must continue to do so if it is to survive in the future.
26. Which of the following titles would best fit this article? A. Life of the Tarahumara. B. Traditional Mexican Dances. C. Ancient Tribes and How They Live Today. D. The Tarahumara: Mexico’s Foot Runners.
27. How do the Tarahumara get most of their food? A. By hunting deer. B. By farming corn. C. By winning races. D. By dancing for money.
28. Who participates in Tarahumara dances? A. Only men are allowed to participate. B. Only children dance; the adults just watch them. C. Men and women participate and do all the same steps. D. Men and women participate but do different steps for some dances.
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