国立中和高中九十七学年度第一学期高一期末考英文科试题.doc

國立中和高中九十七學年度第一學期高一期末考英文科試題說明: 本份試題共 87題選擇題, 每題均為單選題第1-15, 26-84題, 每題1分; 第16-25, 85-87題, 每題2分; 答錯均倒扣1/5題分I. 字彙選擇 (每題1分; 答錯倒扣1/5)1. Barack Obamas victory speech _ many Americans of the time when African Americans were unjustly treated.(a) erased (b) reminded (c) affected (d) grabbed2. My father always has a busy _. It is hard for me to talk to him often.(a) section (b) shadow (c) schedule (d) spirit3. The thieves _ to steal some jewelry from the store. But they failed and were caught by the police.(a) whispered (b) pretended (c) offered (d) attempted4. The professor hired some _ to help him collect the data he needed in his research.(a) patients (b) members (c) founders (d) assistants5. Jolin and Jay had a(n) _ over who should get higher pay.(a) doubt (b) arrangement (c) distance (d) argument6. Many people _ from Zimbabwe due to the hunger and economic recession there.(a) struggled (b) replaced (c) escaped (d) connected7. “Why do you always have to _ of everything I do?” said Selina to her mother.(a) disagree (b) dislike (c) disappoint (d) disapprove8. I will get a _of bread for you on my way home.(a) jar (b) bunch (c) package (d) loaf9. Hebe sent me e-mail to _that she would come to my birthday party with Ella. (a) discover (b) realize (c) expect (d) confirm10. My brother spent years studying law in _ of a career as a lawyer.(a) research (b) pursuit (c) inspiration (d) fusion11.The food at the new restaurant was terrible. It did not meet our _.(a) deadlines (b) choices (c) expectations (d) elements12. _, John was not hurt after falling from the fifth floor.(a) Miraculously (b) Unfortunately (c) Successfully (d) Continuously 13. Without professional training, no doctors should be allowed to _ medicine.(a) prescribe (b) describe (c) ascribe (d) subscribe14. The purpose of the meeting is to get different countries together to _ for world peace. (a) praise (b) guard (c) beg (d) strive 15. He _ in the mountains for a week on chocolate and water before he was rescued . (a) divided (b) resisted (c) survived (d) managedII. 片語選填 (每題2分; 答錯倒扣1/5)說明: 每個選項限用一次;若答案為選項(ab),則請將答案卡上a,b兩格塗黑,其餘照此類推(a) go off (b) hold firm (c) on a large scale (d) along with (e) give in (ab) follow suit (ac) go over (ad) play an important role (ae) in public(bc) reach out to 16. We should _ the children who have lost their parents. They really need our help.17. I will bring some snacks _ some soft drinks when we go picnicking.18. I was late for school because my alarm clock didnt _ this morning.19. The government has said that it will never _ to terrorist threats. 20. When one big company announced a 20 percent cut in the salaries of its employees, many companies decided to _. 21. Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan is believed to _ in the development of modern dance In Taiwan.22. The scientist believed that his theory would _ through all the tests.23. We are now seeing unemployment _. More and more people are out of work. 24. In order to make my father happy, I choose to _. He seems happier when I do everything he wants. 25. Be sure to _ your notes from English class before the test. *背面仍有題目,請翻面繼續做答*III. 克漏字選擇 (每題1分; 答錯倒扣1/5) Dogs can help people in many ways. Studies have shown that having dogs _26_ helps people live longer and lower their blood pressure. _27_, with the presence of dogs, people feel happier and more relaxed. Thats why a growing number of dogs _28_ training and become therapy dogs in recent years. One such example is Blackie. When he visited a nursing home, simply by wagging his tail, he _29_ up the days of an old lady who never talked to others. As Blackie kept on _30_ the lady, she became happier and more energetic. In _31_ case, Babe, a pet dog, helped a psychiatrist treat a boy who refused to talk to him. _32_ the boy saw babe, he began to play with her. _33_, the boy opened up to the psychiatrist. Because of the successful cases, nowadays more and more psychiatrists use therapy dogs as part of their treatments. 26. (a) around (b) above (c) along (d) alone27.(a) As a result (b) In the beginning (c) In addition (d) At most 28.(a) receive (b) will receive (c) have received (d) had received29.(a) brightened (b) showed (c) looked (d) wrapped 30.(a) visit (b) visiting (c) visited (d) to visit31.(a) The other (b) Another (c) The others (d) Others32.(a) Ever since (b) Not until (c) Not long before (d) As soon as 33.(a) Unfortunately (b) Especially (c) Generally (d) GraduallyUnderneath the Paris Opera House lived the lonely Phantom. He had a horrible face, so he wore a mask. However, under the mask was a lonely soul with a(n) _34_ voice. His voice attracted a beautiful opera singer, Christine, and he fell in love with her. He did everything he could and succeeded _35_ her the lead role in an opera. However, as he discovered that she was already in love with Raoul, a charming young man, he was jealous. During one performance he took her away from the stage _36_ he could have her all to himself. Raoul followed the Phantom to save Christine but the phantom _37_ him and tried to kill him. Christine begged for Raouls life. She told the Phantom that she was horrified not by his face _38_ by his evil heart. However, the loneliness in his eyes made her _39_ sad for him. At that moment, _40_ the Phantoms surprise, Christine kissed him and his tears of joy washed away his loneliness._41_, the Phantom let Christine and Raoul go. 34. (a) evil (b) huge (c) ugly (d) magical 35. (a) to win (b) in winning (c) win (d) winning36. (a) so that (b) in case (c) even if (d) soon after 37. (a) cuddled (b) guided (c) petted (d) captured38. (a) and (b) or (c) but (d) so39. (a) to feel (b) felt (c) feeling (d) feel40. (a) in (b) for (c) with (d) to 41. (a) In the end (b) By the end (c) To this end (d) At this end The success of Lin Hwai-min, the founder of Cloud Gate Dance Theater of Taiwan, has greatly inspired many people. For Lin Hwai-min, the road _42_ was not easy. Although his parents disagreed, he _43_ his dream and started taking modern dance lessons when he was _44_ his masters degree in creative writing. The training was much harder than he_45_. In the beginning, his performance was so terrible that one of his teachers even asked him to give up and stop being the headache for _46_ of the class. The determined young man refused to give up. Finally, Lin grew to be a great dancer and was _47_ entering professional dance troupes in America. After finishing his studies, he returned to Taiwan _48_ his dancer teachers advice. One year after his return, Cloud Gate was founded. Over the years, Lins choreography _49_ highly praised around the world for the fusion of Chinese and Western cultural elements. Without a doubt, it was Lins determination that led to the _50_ of his dream. 42. (a) to succeed (b) to success (c) in success (d) in succeeding43. (a) opened up to (b) gave in to (c) reached out to (d) held on to44. (a) turning into (b) working on (c) escaping from (d) speaking of 45. (a) expects (b) was expecting (c) has expected (d) had expected46. (a) the other (b) the rest (c) the end (d) the lead 47. (a) able to (b) capable of (c) possible to (d) inclusive of48. (a) above (b) around (c) against (d) about49. (a) is (b) was (c) has been (d) had been 50. (a) element (b) development (c) inspiration (d) realizationIV. 文法選擇 (每題1分; 答錯倒扣1/5)51. Taipei 101 is _ the highest building in Taiwan.(a) far from (b) so much (c) by far (d) much more52. Tom is tall but Sam is _ taller.(a) very (b) more (c) even (d) quite 53. Which of the following sentences is correct?(a) Its a ten-stories building.(b) He is a ten-years-old boy.(c) Three thousands people went to the concert last night.(d) Tens of thousands of people went to the big cities to look for jobs.54. The girl is so ill that _ hope is left. The doctor cannot do anything about it.(a) a few (b) a little (c) few (d) little 55. Which of the following sentences is correct?(a) He needs a large number of money to buy the house he likes.(b) The number of students are increasing.(c) He has a great deal of friends.(d) A computer can store a large amount of information.56. Which of the following sentences is correct?(a) He is so old as me. (b) He is more older than me.(c) He is senior to me.(d) He is the oldest of the two.57. The richer he became, _ he wanted.(a) no more (b) much more (c) once more (d) the more58. Jack is very honest. He is _ person to tell lies.(a) the best (b) the last (c) the least (d) the next59. _ all the mountains in Taiwan, Mount Jade is the highest.(a) By (b) To (c) For (d) Of60. Which of the following sentences is correct?(a) Taipei 101 is higher than any building in Taiwan.(b) Taipei 101 is higher than all the buildings in Taiwan.(c) No other building in Taiwan is higher than Taipei 101.(d) No other building in Taiwan is as higher as Taipei 101.61. Ann is the kindest person that _.(a) I have ever met (b) I have never met (c) I had never met (d) I had ever met 62. It is a tradition to say _ we are thankful for before Thanksgiving dinner.(a) that (b) which (c) what (d) when 63. No Thanksgiving dinner is complete _ everyones favorite side dish, cranberry. (a) besides (b) from (c) without (d) but64. _ go to see the firework display in front of Taipei 101, I will stay home and watch TV. (a) Instead of (b) Because of (c) Rather than (d) Due to65.Which of the following sentences is correct?(a) How beautiful flowers they are!(b) What beautiful a flower it is!(c) How a cute dog it is!(d) What big eyes Helen has!66. The teacher _ his students visit the art museum last week.(a) asked (b) took (c) had (d) got 67. Well goes the saying, “ _ there is a will, there is a way.”(a) That (b) When (c) Where (d) What 68. He is older than me _ ten years.(a) by (b) to (c) for (d) in 69. Danny tried to finish his homework as quickly _.(a) as possible (b) as possibly (c) as he can (d) as possible as he could 70. _ to 1760, most people in Britain were country people.(a) Superior (b) Inferior (c) Junior (d) Prior V. 文意選填 (每題1分; 答錯倒扣1/5)(a) quit (b) wealth (c) linked (d) vivid (e) worked (ab) social (ac) in their shoes Charles Dickens was a much loved British writer who inspired readers to love, share, and help others through his stories. The compassion and love shown in his books could be _71_ to his own background. Born in England in 1812, Charles Dickens grew up in a large family. When he was eleven, he was forced to _72_school and work in a factory in London. Later, he _73_ as a lawyers assistant, and then as a journalist. Finally, his first novel, The Pickwick Papers, started to appear in a magazine. Readers were deeply moved by Dickenss heartwarming stories and _74_ description of characters with lower _75_ status . Dickens had a soft spot for the poor because he was once_76_. For thirty five years, Dickens wrote nonstop. The popularity of his stories brought him great _77_ and love. After he died, he left behind a great legacythe power of his literature that motivates people to love and share. *背面仍有題目,請翻面繼續做答*(a) takes effect (b) early (c) since (d) rise (e) those (ab) benefit (ac) trend It is getting harder to be a smoker in Taiwan these days. That s the way the government and many local businesses want it. Following the _78_ that is popular in Europe and the US, Taiwan is ready to ban smoking from all public places as _79_as January 2009. All workplaces will become smoke-free when the Tobacco Control Act _80_.Business owners in Taiwan have different reactions to the new laws. Some worry the laws may affect customer numbers _81_ they will likely be heavily enforced in entertainment areas like KTVs and cybercafs. However, many others say their shops may see a _82_ in customers because of the cleaner air.With solid research showing the serious effects of secondhand smoke, its easy to see how these changes can _83_ all citizens health and create a better living environment. It might even help _84_ who are addicted to this unhealthy habit to stop smoking before it is too late. VI. 閱讀測驗 (每題2分; 答錯倒扣1/5) The effects of global warming cause many problems. One of them is the disappearance of some of the most famous attractions in the world. For example, Venice, a romantic city famous for boat rides along canals and beautiful buildings, suffers from the rising of water because of climate changes. The water now rises so high that boats cannot go under the citys bridges. The salt water has begun to destroy the stones of the buildings, making them unsafe. Another case is Maldives. This group of islands is the lowest country in the world and it also has some of the most beautiful beaches on earth. Because global warming is causing ocean levels to rise, Maldives may soon be swallowed. Even under the oceans, the damages caused by human beings are also apparent. The Great Barrier Reef, home to millions of different sea animals and plants, is suffering due to rising water temperatures. Our own actions are causing us to lose beautiful attractions on earth. To save them, we should try to limit the effect we have on the planet by doing things such as turnin