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MONTHLY EXAMINATION(FEB2014)(G1T2)Max.150English language(150minutes)Name:_ note: All the answers must be wrote on answer sheetPAPER I(110pts)I.read the following poem and finish 1-7(18pts)Butterflyby D.H. LawrenceButterfly, the wind blows sea-ward, strong beyond the garden wall!Butterfly, why do you settle on my shoe, and sip the dirt on my shoe,Lifting your veined wings, lifting them? big white butterfly!Already it is October, and the wind blows strong to the seafrom the hills where snow must have fallen, the wind is polished with snow.Here in the garden, with red geraniums(i), it is warm, it is warmbut the wind blows strong to sea-ward, white butterfly, content on my shoe!Will you go, will you go from my warm house?Will you climb on your big soft wings, black-dotted,as up an invisible rainbow, an archtill the wind slides you sheer from the arch-crestand in a strange level fluttering you go out to sea-ward, white speck!Farewell, farewell, lost soul!you have melted in the crystalline(ii) distance,it is enough! I saw you vanish into air.Notes:i.geraniums: plants with bright, lively flower clusters in pink, red, or whiteii.crystalline: clear, transparent, cloudlessThe Butterflyby Arun KolatkarThere is no story behind it.It is split like a second.It hinges around itself.It has no future.It is pinned down to no past.Its a pun(i) on the present.Its a yellow butterfly.It has taken these wretched hillsunder its wings.Just a pinch of yellow,it opens before it closesand closes before it owhere is it?note:i.pun: a clever form of playing with various senses or sounds of words1. What is the impact of the phrase “the wind” throughout Lawrences “Butterfly”?(3pts)A. It represents the attractive coloring of the butterfly.B. It describes the motion made by the butterflys wings.C. It emphasizes the journey that the butterfly will take.D. It shows the butterflys lack of response to the questions.2. How does Lawrence use the repeated image of a shoe in the first two stanzas of “Butterfly”?(3pts)A. to represent a place that is familiarB. to create an image of movementC. to represent a memory of the pastD. to create a sense that anything is possible3. Which statement best describes the contrast between the garden and the wind in the secondand third stanzas of Lawrences “Butterfly”?(2pts)A. The garden is blooming; the wind is dying.B. The garden is weak; the wind is powerful.C. The garden is colorful; the wind is white.D. The garden is safe; the wind is mysterious.4. In Lawrences “Butterfly,” how does the information in the last stanza fit with the other ideas inthe poem?(2pts)A. It adds a new level of meaning by suggesting the speakers acceptance of the butterflysleaving.B. It shifts the focus by including images that describe the speaker of the poem instead ofimages of the butterfly.C. It explains what the speaker hopes the butterfly will do if it leaves the garden.D. It offers a surprising conclusion because the speaker does not answer any of thequestions in the earlier stanzas.5. Which stanza from Kolatkars “The Butterfly” most captures the freedom that the butterflyenjoys?(2pts)A. stanza 1B. stanza 2C. stanza 3D. stanza 46. In Kolatkars “The Butterfly,” what is the effect of the unfinished word in line 12 and the spacebetween lines 12 and 13?(3pts)A. It shows the reader that the poem is about to end.B. It shows how suddenly the butterfly has disappeared.C. It shows that the poet was interrupted by someone.D. It shows that the poet forgot what he was going to say.7. Which main idea do the two poems have in common?(3pts)A. Butterflies are beautiful.B. Butterflies inspire curiosity.C. Butterflies are skilled in flight.D. Butterflies frequently face dangers.II.read the passage and finish 8-11(12pts)Arna Bontemps was born in Alexandria, Louisiana, in 1902. His father was a bricklayer and his mother taught school. When Bontemps was three years old, his family moved to California. There he lived until he graduated from Pacific Union College in 1923. He moved to New York City to pursue a teaching job in 1924. While teaching in Harlem, he would eventually meet writer Langston Hughes, who would become a good friend. Hughes and Bontemps represented a group of artists whose works contributed to the Harlem Renaissancea renewal of African American art and literature.Although Bontemps taught throughout his career, he was also an accomplished African American poet, novelist, and scholar. In fact, Bontemps won prizes for his poetry in 1926 and 1927. That success was followed by his first novel, God Sends Sunday, which was published in 1931. Soon after, Bontemps accepted a new teaching position in Alabama to support his growing family. He never lost sight of his writing career, though. He published short stories as well as books for young people. In 1936, Bontemps published Black Thunder: Gabriels Revolt, a critically acclaimed historical novel about a slave rebellion that took place in Virginia in 1800.In 1943, Bontemps moved to Chicago and earned a degree in library science. He then became a librarian at Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee. He held the position until he retired in 1965. This job helped establish his reputation as a historian. Throughout his life, Bontemps helped develop a huge collection of African American cultural material. Modern historians recognize his contribution in preserving African American culture and continue to praise his efforts.Bontemps won many awards for his writing, which often tackled themes suchas social justice and the pursuit of freedom. After a long and varied career,Bontemps died in 1973, but the significance of his work lives on.8. What was Arna Bontempss most noteworthy contribution to the preservation of AfricanAmerican culture?(2pts)A. He became a librarian at Fisk University in Nashville.B. He won many awards for his writings on African American themes.C. He helped develop a huge collection of African American materials.D. He and his friend Langston Hughes became part of the Harlem Renaissance.9. What was the authors purpose in writing this passage?(3pts)A. to tell a creative story about a Louisiana authorB. to list Arna Bontempss awards and accomplishmentsC. to give a brief biographical account of the life of Arna BontempsD. to tell about one authors pursuit of social justice and freedom10. What do the details about Arna Bontempss career reveal about him?(3pts)A. He enjoyed traveling and used his various travels to explore different cultures and makenew friends.B. He developed many talents as he took advantage of different job opportunities andworked with other artists.C. He preferred teaching young people and did so through his teaching position and throughhis work as a librarian.D. He became wealthy from his publications as he moved from poetry writing to novel writing.11. Read the sentence from the final paragraph.Bontemps won many awards for his writing, which often tackled themes such as socialjustice and the pursuit of freedom.What does the use of the word tackled in this sentence indicate about Bontemps?(4pts)A. He was unafraid to write about serious themes.B. He was unwilling to imitate the themes of others.C. He was prepared to defend his themes against critics.D. He was focused on the effects of his themes on readersIII.read the passage and finish 12-16(10pts)Phathon Gets His Wish Phathon stood impatiently at the heavy gilded doors. He ordered the guards, Month and Year, to let him approach his fathers throne. As the doors creaked open, the suns rays almost blinded him. Phathon shielded his eyes and groped his way toward Apollos throne. “Come here, my son. Follow my voice,” Apollos voice echoed. “What is so urgent that you have my guards scrambling to do your bidding?” “Father, I have a problem. All of my friends have been teasing me. They dont believe that youre my father or that you make the sun rise and set,” complained Phathon. Apollo replied, “Ohthat problem again? Well, just to prove it to your friends once and for all, I will grant you any wish you desire.” “Really? Then I have only one wish,” answered Phathon. “Id like to drive your chariot and make the sun rise tomorrow morning!” Apollo was horrified. “Nonot that! No one but me can drive the chariot. The horses are too powerful!” “You said I could have anything,” whined Phathon. Bound by his promise, Apollo had to grant Phathon his wish. His heart was sick with worry as he ordered Dawn to hitch the horses, Hour and Day, to the Golden Chariot. Phathon could hardly wait to jump in the drivers seat and grab the reins. He hoped all his friends were watching the sky and anticipating his sojourn through the stars. “Wait, my son! There are things you need to know!” cried Apollo. “Oh, Father! You worry too much. Ive often seen you drive. I know what to do,” Phathon answered. Apollo hurried to give directions. “You have never driven my chariot before. You must make the horses stay on the path. If you are too low, you will scorch the earth.” “I know, Father. Now watch me take off!” shouted Phathon. Dawn stepped back and released her grip on the horses bridles. The horses pawed the ground and snorted with excitement. The sky begged for Dawns light, so she ran toward the horizon in her glowing gown to make the darkness fade. As Phathon was about to ascend, Apollo grabbed his arm and said, “Please listen to me! If you go too high, you will warm the cold depths of the heavens, and the Bear or Snake or Scorpion will come alive!” Phathon just laughed. “My friends are waiting. Ive got to go!” he shouted. With that, the chariot was off. It was a wild ride. Hour and Day were unruly and difficult to control. Phathon did not have his fathers strong arms or years of experience. The horses wove from side to side and bobbed up and down through the heavens, hitting everything in their way. The sun bounced along behind the chariot like a basketball. It grazed the stars and skidded along mountaintops, leaving charred remains behind. Phathons friends ran for cover as they watched the spectacle. Just as his father had warned him, the figures in the sky began to move. Suddenly the Scorpion lunged toward him, but Phathon ducked out of the way in time. The Snake lashed out and bit a wheel off the chariot. Apollo, witnessing the destruction, dashed up toward the heavens, but he was too late! The Bear had stirred from his icy hibernation and grabbed Phathon before his father could reach him. Apollo grabbed the reins and finally regained control of Hour and Day, but it was years before the earths mountaintops were white with snow again. The scorched areas became deserts where very little would grow. Phathon became a part of the constellations alongside the Bear, where his father could regretfully keep an eye on him. 12.Read these sentences from the passage. The sun bounced along behind the chariot like a basketball. It grazed the stars and skidded along mountaintops, leaving charred remains behind. Charred means (2pts)A burnt.B dangerous.C filthy.D colorful.13.Which word from the passage comes from the Latin root meaning look or watch? (1pts)A ascendB spectacleC urgentD figures14.What caused Apollo to allow Phathon to drive the chariot? (2pts)A Apollo wanted to protect Phathon from teasing. B Phathon dared to approach Apollos throne. C Apollo was bound by his promise to Phathon. D Apollo asked Phathon to do it as a favor. 15.A thematic topic of this passage is the conflict between (3pts)A goodness and evil.B man and nature.C wisdom and inexperience.D strength and weakness.16.From what point of view is the passage narrated?(2pts)A first person, ApolloB third person, limitedC third person, omniscientD third person, DawnIV.read the passage and finish 17-21(15pts)Although witnesses vouched that all the members of the Czars family had been executed, there were rumors suggesting that Anastasia had survived. Over the years, a number of women claimed to be Grand Duchess Anastasia. Perhaps the best ?nown claimant was Anastasia Tschaikovsky, who was also known as Anna Anderson. In 1920, eighteen months after the Czars execution, this terrified young woman was rescued from drowning in a Berlin river. She spent two years in a hospital, where she attempted to reclaim her health and shattered mind. The doctors and nurses thought that she resembled Anastasia and questioned heer about her background. She disclaimed any connection with the Czars family.Eight years later, though, she claimed that she was Anastasia. She said that she had been rescued by two Russian soldiers after the Czar and the rest of her family had been killed. Two brothers named Tschaikovsky had carried her into Romania. She had married one of the brothers, who had taken her to Berlin and left her there, penniless and without a vocation. Unable to invoke the aid of her mothers family in Germany, she had tried to drown herself.During the next few years, scores of the Czars relatives, ex-servants, and acquaintances interviewed her. Many of these people said that her looks and mannerisms were evocative of the Anastasia that they had known. Her grandmother and other relatives denied that she was the real Anastasia, however.Tried of being accused of fraud, Anastasia immigrated to the United States in 1928 and took the name Anna Anderson. She still wished to prove that she was Anastasia, though, and returned to Germany in 1933 to bring suit against her mothers family. There she declaimed to the court, asserting that she was indeed Anastasia and deserved her inheritance.In 1957, the court decided that it could neither confirm nor deny Anastasias identity. Although we will probably never know whether this woman was the Grand Duchess Anastasia, her search to establish her identity has been the subject of numerous books, plays, and movies.17. Some Russian peasants and workers_for social reform.A. longedB. cried outC. beggedD. hopedE. thought much18. Witnesses _ that all members of the Czars family had been executed.A. gave assuranceB. thoughtC. hopedD. convinced someE. answer not stated19. Tschaikovsky _any connection with the Czars family.A. deniedB. stoppedC. notedD. justifiedE. answer not stated20. She was unable to _the aid of her relative.A. locateB. speak aboutC. call uponD. identifyE. know21. In court she _ maintaining that she was Anastasia and deserved her inheritance.A. finally appearedB. spoke forcefullyC. testifiedD. gave evidenceE. answer not statedV.read the passage and judge 22-28(14pts)Kitchen DesignOver the years economic, social and technological factors have influenced the design of kitchens. Since it is often used simultaneously by both family members as well as guests, the kitchen requires not only a glamorous look but a practical one. Also, the design elements must meet the needs of the modern family.Environmental concerns have had an enormous impact on kitchen design. This concern includes recycling of house hold material, as well as energy efficient appliances and the purity of both water and air. Research shows that up to 85 percent of the population is concerned about what might be in their drinking water. They are also often dissatisfied with the taste and odor of what comes out of their tap. This is why its important to consider adding a water filter system.The character of todays kitchen is very different from the way it was thirty years ago. Theres more sophistication in food preparation, and more technological help with cooking and clean-up.When choosing cabinets, first consider the style. Use the architectural style of your house as a guide. Because cabinets are a big investment, it is best to choose quality. Popular styles in kitchen cabinets are framed panel doors with raised or recessed panels of wood, cabinet fronts with glass panes, or simple slab doors in a rich painted or laminated finish. Cabinet pulls, dont be afraid to mix and match styles.Because many of todays kitchens consist of two of more cooks sharing in the meal preparation, there is a need for more counter space, cooktops and sinks. Although lifestyles are changing, the primary function of the kitchen as an area for preparing food has remained unchanged. The sink remains one of the most used areas in the kitchen as well as an important decorative statement.Appliance technology is moving at a very fast pace. Choosing what type of appliances as well as how many will depend on several factors such as how often and how much you cook and the size of your kitchen.Dont limit yourself to one of each kind of appliance. You can have a refrigerator in one place and a freezer in a separate area or two sets of cooktops, one on the counter next to the wall oven and one on an island. You can even have two dishwashers if size and budget require and permit-think of it as saving time in the long run.22.A well-designed kitchen should be modern, beautiful and practical at the same time.23.Being harmless to the environment is the top priority in kitchen design.24.Quality matters the most when you are choosing kitchen cabinets.25.More counter space, cooktops and sink are needed in todays kitchens because food preparation is more complicated than it used to be.26.The design of the sink is indicative of a kitchen designers intelligence27.Means of saving labor, appliances should be replaced whenever new models come out28.It is the amount of time you can spend