台北市立松山高中九十七年度第二学期高一英文期末考.doc

台北市立松山高中九十七年度第二學期高一英文期末考Part I: Basic Studio Classroom Listening comprehension (10%)I. Best Response: Choose the best response to each question or statement.1. (A) Yes, I thought it was boring, too.(B) Yes, I thought it was depressing, too.(C) Yes, I thought it was amazing, too.(D) Yes, I thought it was hilarious, too. 2. (A) Yes. Pets can be a lot of fun.(B) Yes. Pets are too much trouble. (C) Yes. Pets are better than kids. (D) Yes. Pets can keep you young.3. (A) Yes, I think that would be an improvement. (B) Yes, I think that would show we have money. (C) Yes, I think that would be a big accomplishment. (D) Yes, I think that would make our house popular.4. (A) I eat a lot of vegetables.(B) I visit the doctors office regularly.(C) I watch TV after school.(D) I stretch my muscles often. 5. (A) Im glad youre going back to school. (B) Im glad youre making a lot of money.(C) Im glad youre meeting some movie stars.(D) Im glad youre following your dreams. II. Short Conversations: Listen to the conversations. Then answer the questions.6. (A) He is silly and funny.(B) He is smart and clever. (C) He is enthusiastic and excited.(D) He is proud and confident.7. (A) It was expensive.(B) It was a fair price. (C) It was very cheap.(D) It was an unfair price.8. (A) Because his business is failing.(B) Because his business is thriving.(C) Because his business has died.(D) Because his business is successful.9. (A) That beautiful hair is hard to get.(B) That she should spend a lot of money on her hair.(C) That its a mistake to wash her hair daily.(D) That she should wash her hair a lot.10. (A) They arent going away.(B) They are getting better. (C) They are very painful for him.(D) They are a new occurrence. III. Choice: Choose the best answer. (10 %)11. Nancy has poor health and is _ to diseases. She had a bad cold again last week. (A) adverse (B) consistent (C) prone (D) infinite12. Dr. Wu thinks that humans will _ stop using oil as the main source of energy. It is certain that mankind will find new energy sources in the future. (A) clinically (B) inevitably (C) needlessly (D) diligently13. The picture _ with the color of the living room. Lets try another one. (A) contests (B) contracts (C) competes (D) contrasts14. Lots of people like to watch action movies. Action-packed plots will usually _ a wide audience. (A) take on (B) roll out (C) occupy (D) engage15. The mayor was surprised that there was a fierce _ to his plan of building a new landfill. Lots of citizens did not approve of the plan. (A) nuisance (B) appointment (C) resistance (D) asset1620(A) dramatically(B) remarkable(C) perplexed(D) controversial(AB) reigned(AC) injected(AD) regeneration(BC) intentionally(BD) probed(CD) domination16. The value of graffiti is _. Some think it is a complex art form, but others think graffiti is an eyesore.17. The doctor _ the drug into the old mans arm to prevent infection.18. In the movie G-Force, guinea pig commandos come together to stop an evilvillains plan for world _.19. John was _ by the history teachers question, so he asked the teacher to repeat it.20. Nancys naughty brother broke her favorite glass cup _, which made her very angry.Part II: 25004500 Vocabulary (15%)21. On the application form, you have to state your name, age, address, and _, that is, your job. (A) qualification (B) convention (C) occupation (D) resolution22. Although Tom is just a(n) _, he plays baseball as well as a professional. (A) burglar (B) minister (C) amateur (D) lecturer23. The war created a large number of _, but once the situation had improved, many returned to their own country. (A) appointees (B) examinees (C) employees (D) refugees24. The music industry is convinced that Internet _ are responsible for lowering their sales. (A) pirates (B) porters (C) plumbers (D) pioneers25. The government should take immediate measures to prevent more and more illegal _ from entering the country. (A) emigrants (B) immigrants (C) inhabitants (D) consultants26. The foundation was established to protect the rights and interests of _, who want better and safer products. (A) consumers (B) conquerors (C) contractors (D) contributors27. You can count on Tom in the new company. He is _ and trustworthy. (A) stubborn (B) reliable (C) ignorant (D) awkward28. It is generally believed that Pepsi Cola is Coca-Colas biggest _ in the global market. (A) conductor (B) inspector (C) competitor (D) instructor29. You have to show your _ card to enter the restricted area on business. (A) identity (B) agency (C) client (D) critic30. A(n) _ is a diplomat sent from one country to another either as a permanent representative or on a special mission. (A) commander (B) embassy (C) emperor (D) ambassador31. Every four years, plenty of world-class _ around the globe struggle to win the championship in the Olympic Games. (A) ancestors (B) athletes (C) candidates (D) capitalists3235 Greg became a(n) 32 at age five when his parents were killed in a car accident. Luckily, he was adopted and raised by a wealthy kind-hearted couple, Mr. and Mrs. White. Strange to say, however, Greg has been a 33 since then because he doesnt want animals killed to feed him. Now, he is working as a 34 at a hospital, where he has to perform several operations every day. Though he is as busy as a bee, he is still one of 35 workers in a charity center to concern about the needy in his free time.32. (A) pilgrim(B) orphan(C) shepherd(D) priest33. (A) guardian(B) historian (C) librarian(D) vegetarian34. (A) physician(B) physicist(C) psychologist (D) surgeon35. (A) conventional(B) sneaky(C) voluntary (D) stingyIII: Textbook (B2 L4,5,912)I. Cloze Test: 32%1. In an age of science and technology, most of us tend to expect and believe in scientists explanations for what we dont understand in the universe. 36 , a great ocean of mysteries lies 37 before us. Among all the unsolved mysteries of the world, the Loch Ness Monster, which 38 such a strong hold on our imagination for centuries, is 39 legendary inhabitant in the deepest body of water in Scotland. Some people claim that they have spotted the huge strange fish-eating dinosaur, 40 a “dragon”, “sea serpent” or “monster fish”. Other people report 41 photographs of the creature, but many of them turn out to be blurred and grainy. 42 have searched the whole lake thoroughly for it with the most modern equipment, but in vain. Does the Loch Ness Monster exist? To this day, most scientists have regarded those happenings as hoaxes and wishful thinking. So the existence of such a monster in the Loch Ness 43 an unsolved mystery.36. (A) After all(B) In conclusion(C) Whats more(D) Still37. (A) uncovered(B) undiscovered(C) to cover (D) to discover38. (A) had had(B) have been(C) may have had(D) might have been39.(A)the well-known(B) better-known(C) the most celebrated(D) most renowned40. (A) which calls(B) is in the form of(C) named after(D) described as41. (A) taking (B) to take (C) to be taken(D) have taken42.(A) Still another(B) Still others(C) And the other(D) And the others43. (A) attains(B) contains(C) remains(D) maintains2. Ang Lee is the greatest contemporary filmmaker 44 Taiwanese upbringing. He has made 45 great movies and won many prestigious awards, including an Oscar for Best Director, 46 him the first Asian to ever win this award. His accomplishments include, in fact, 47 his unequalled screenplays and film-making techniques but his unique and amazing cross-cultural influence on the audience worldwide as well. According to Ziyi Zhang (章子怡), such influence comes from both his deep root in the Chinese education and his profound understanding of western culture. Ang Lee shows the wide 48 of interests, looks into the human heart, and 49 something new and fresh for the audience. 50 successfully he stands on the international stage, he always greatly inspires and helps younger filmmakers, actors and actresses, like what he once said, “Watch your wish; then youll get it.”44. (A) in(B) of(C) for(D) with45. (A) a large amount of(B) a great deal of (C) a number of(D) the number of46. (A) made (B) to make(C) making (D) that makes47. (A) not(B) thanks to(C) as well as (D) not only48. (A) various(B) range(C) number(D) collection49. (A) stands to the reason(B) brings to the screen(C) comes to the existence(D) looks to the fame50. (A) However(B) No matter what(C) Whether(D) Whenever 3. An important part of learning about a foreign culture is 51 the cultural differences. When you know more about these cultural differences, you may easily find appropriate topics of conversation when talking to foreigners. In America and Germany, for example, it is best to avoid personal questions. Americans often wish to be seen as individuals 52 members of a large unit, their family. This may explain why, 53 they sometimes seem so open-minded, they consider their family life to be a private matter. Thus, dont ask them about their family life! In Australia, people enjoy a lively conversation 54 they can express strong opinions. However, Australians dont like people to boast of their personal 55 . If you do so, you may become a target of other peoples jokes.51.(A) be sensitive to(B) to be suggestive of (C) being aware of(D) be open to52.(A) rather than(B) rather than as(C) instead (D) but as53. (A) if(B) when(C) after(D) while54. (A) which(B) that(C) what(D) where55. (A) assignments(B) agreements(C)achievements(D) advertisements4. When it comes to poetry, meaning and meter in a poem often work together. That is, the more we learn about a poems meter, 56 we will understand the meaning of the poem. For example, in A. E. Housemans “When I was One-and-Twenty,” the sound pattern of the poem 57 for us to say the lines and to remember them. Besides, the poet 58 the poems regular meters to emphasize key words. This helps us to understand the message which the poet is trying to convey. We can easily notice the ages of the young man in the first and second stanzas are emphasized. The reason 59 the emphasis on age is that the poet wishes to remind us how much a year can change a person when he or she is young. Such an emphasis also highlights the theme of the poem 60 experience is the best teacher.56.(A) the better(B) the easier(C) the harder(D) the less57.(A) makes that easy(B) makes it easily(C) makes it easy(D) makes this easier58.(A) takes advantage of(B) takes care of(C) takes into consideration(D) takes charge of59.(A) about(B) in(C) of(D) for60.(A) which(B) what(C) where(D) that5. Genetically modified foods, 61 “Frankenfoods” by some critics, are a debatable creation. Supporters say that GM foods are more delicious than 62 foods. Besides, GM foods are easier and cheaper to grow. In this way, GM foods can help solve the problem of food shortage in poor countries. Furthermore, GM foods 63 the environment. Most GM foods can resist insects or diseases. 64 , farmers do not have to use lots of chemicals when growing plants. Less land will be needed to grow food and more land can be 65 forests and nature areas. However, critics point out that human beings are not sure of the long-term effects that GM foods may 66 our bodies. They wonder if GM foods are 67 the increasing cases of cancers. Can GM foods really benefit human beings in the long run? Only time can tell.61.(A) considering(B) thought as(C) referring to as(D) looked upon as62.(A) organ growing (B) organically grown (C) organically growing(D) organic grown63.(A) are good at(B) is beneficial to(C) do good to(D) are harmful to64. (A) However(B) As a consequence (C) For example(D) Chances are65. (A) left behind(B) left as(C) left for(D) left out66. (A) make in(B) do to (C) influence on(D) have on67. (A) resulting in(B) resulting from(C) contributing in(D) bringing upII. Reading comprehension (4%)Dr. Jane Goodall is a famous environmental heroine. Her life reflects a clear passion and interest in the environment.Valerie Jane Morris-Goodall was born in England on April 3, 1934. As a young child, she was enthralled by the world around her, constantly exploring the insects and plants in her own backyard. While visiting Africa during her late teens, she met Louis Leakey, who hired her as a secretary for one of his anthropological digs. She returned to England, but reappeared in Africa in 1960 to study chimpanzees in the Gombe Stream Reserve. During her time at Gombe, she made some amazing discoveries that generated a new understanding of our environment: chimpanzees use tools for their own purposes, something only humans were thought to be capable of. Also, chimpanzees fight long-term wars between communities, and they are sentient, emotional beings that carefully maintain social networks of family and friends. Above all, chimps share more than 98 percent of human genetic blueprint. Goodalls passion and determination led to her amazing discoveries that changed the worlds perception of the capabilities and lifestyles of primates.In addition to her devotion to the study of chimpanzees, she consistently helps to create a world that is environmentally sound for all species, including humans. By learning about Dr. Jane Goodall and her breakthroughs, people of all ages can discover how they, too, can make a positive impact on the world around them. (/People/Jane-Goodall-Environmental-Heroine.167335) 68. According to the passage, which statement about Jane Goodall is NOT true? (A) In her childhood, she loved to explore the insects and plants in her own backyard.(B) She takes interest in the study of chimpanzees, but not in the environmental protection.(C) Her discoveries about chimpanzees changed our viewpoints on the lifestyles of primates.(D) She is an inspiring example for those who want to make contributions to the world.69. Which of the following is NOT included in Jane Goodalls findings about chimpanzees? (A) The genetic makeup of chimpanzees is similar to that of human beings. (B) Chimpanzees dont have any family relationships. (C) Chimpanzees are emotional and able to experience things through their senses. (D) Like human beings, chimpanzees use tools for some purposes.III. Matching (9%)70. The passengers on the airplane are not allowed71. The prime minster as well as his bodyguards72. By the time he graduated from college,73. There are three foreigners74. I cant find my homework in my bag;75. Quite many students prefer surfing the Net(A) carry heavy luggage.(B) I may have left it at home earlier.(C) he found a job and got married.(D) to smoke or use cell phones.(E) rather than get close to the nature.(AB) it may be left on my desk earlier. (AC) are going to the exhibition.(AD) he had become a mature and independent man.(BC) is able to speak Japanese fluently.(BD) to taking exercise outdoors.(CD) seated on the bench at the bus stop.IV. Vocabulary (10%)76. With the economic development, more and more people prefer working in the city but living in the s bs.77. The ticket permits a passenger to travel anywhere in Europe without r n; that is, a passenger can travel all places of the different European countries with the ticket.78. R n is necessary for the continuance of life. If species did not produce young, they would be unable to survive.79. The broken bridge was t y closed while the damaged road was being repaired.80. The weather a es between rain and sunshine. Ill take an umbrella to be on the safe side.81. Famous people often find that their p y is invaded by the press, especially by the paparazzi.82. The d_n caused by the violent typhoon was great. It caused landslides and the collapse of many bridges.83. As soon as he transferred to the new school, he got a_ted with his new classmates.84. Taipei is the most _(populate) city of Taiwan, with a population of almost three million.85. After a fire broke out, people in the building ran away in all _(direct).IV. Translation