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國立彰化師大附工九十四學年度第二學期綜高一年級英文科第二次期中考題目卷共三面，第一至五大題請用電腦劃卡，第六至八大題請寫在作答卷內。I. Multiple choices: (10%)1. The speakers voice was not clear, so I _ understanding him. (A) made up my mind (B) point out (C) had a hard time (D) lived through2. The purpose of this activity is _ time to relax. (A) having (B) had (C) have (D) to have3. Mr. and Mrs. Lynch worked very hard to provide their children _ a comfortable home. (A) with (B) for (C) of (D) from4. _ last Monday, the weather has been rainy. (A) For (B) Since (C) From (D) On5. Selling the painting _ enough money for Rodney to pay his debts. (A) cut off (B) called out (C) brought in (D) went away6. George spent _ time practicing the violin. (A) many (B) a large number of (C) a great deal of (D) a lot 7. _ his age, he is in very good health condition. (A) Besides (B) In spite (C) While (D) Despite8. _ your language ability, youll have a better chance to find a job. (A) Improve (B) To improve (C) Improving (D) Improved9. The chain store is opening a new branch _ five million dollars. (A) as a result of (B) as well as (C) because of (D) at a cost of10. Choose a correct statement.(A) The doctor suggested that my father give up smoking.(B) Tow much or too little energy flowed to one part of the body would cause pain or sickness.(C) Influencing by their example, we learn how to behave and how to live in this world.(D) Foods from plants grown in this way are called genetic modified foods.II. Cloze test: (5%)Dear Jack: I hope you are having a good trip. This is just a short message to explain about your gold fish. Linda asked me to e-mail you. She is a bit nervous about what you will say when you come back. Anyway, 11 . A couple of days ago, it seemed that something was wrong with one of the fish. 12 a closer look at them, Linda moved the fish tank to a high table. But she dropped it and the fish fell on the floor. She did not pick them up immediately. 13 , she left them there and came to ask me for help. I looked on the floor 14 they had fallen, but one of them had disappeared. Linda pointed out the cats wet footprints leading out the door, and we feared the worst. We were 15 when we found the fish under the sofa. Unfortunately, it didnt live long. So, we bought you a new fish. Enjoy the rest of your trip, and see you next week.11. (A) heres what happened (B) this was happened(C) here it happened(D) what was happening12. (A) When got(B) To get(C) Get(D) Having gotten13. (A) Besides(B) However(C) Instead(D) Yet14. (A) where (B) which (C) there (D) then 15. (A) relieved(B) relieving(C) disappointed(D) disappointingIII. Reading comprehension: (8%)There is nothing new about keeping a diary, but putting it online where other people can read it is a fairly recent trend. A growing number of people are doing just that by setting up websites where they write about their daily activities, feelings, and opinions. These people are bloggers, and there are estimated to be more than 60 million of them on the Internet.A blogger is someone who makes a “weblog” or ”blog.” This is a website containing writing and sometimes photographs that is updated regularly. Websites like this began appearing a little over ten years old, but the term “weblog” wasnt invented until 1997. This was later shortened to “blog,” which is now the more common form.Blogging is popular recently in Taiwan. Most bloggers are young people who write about issues that interest them, such as fashion, romance, or schoolwork. Most blogs elsewhere are similarly concerned with personal matters and are mainly read by the bloggers family and friends. However, the most popular blogs attract thousands of visitors daily.The main reason blogging has taken off is that it is easy to do. Setting up a blog is as easy as applying for an e-mail account. Just log on to one of the free hosting sites like B and follow the instructions. Taiwanese bloggers can use Google or Yam to search for a website that provide free space for setting up ones own blog. If you enjoy writing and have a talent for it, you may decide to join the blogging world. You could be connected with millions of audience tomorrow.16. What does the passage say about weblogs?(A) They are not like diaries and journals.(B) Millions of people are writing them.(C) There is nothing new about them.(D) People who keep diaries use them. 17. When was the word “blog” first used?(A) More than ten years ago.(B) Less than nine years ago.(C) In 1997(D) Before weblogs appeared18. What does the passage say about bloggers in Taiwan?(A) They are usually young.(B) There are millions of them.(C) There are very few of them.(D) They are computer experts.19. B is a website that _.(A) helps people sell their stories online(B) help bloggers find other weblogs(C) provides links to Google and Yam(D) gives people space to have blogsIV. Dixon (units 17-20): (10%)20. So many people came to the part that there was not enough cake to _. (A) put up (B) take up (C) go around (D) turn around21. The hat Helen wore was _ her. (A) becoming to (B) broken in (C) in favor of (D) becoming of22. I cant _ the noise from the factory any more. (A) take leave of (B) keep up with (C) let go of (D) put up with23. Andrew put on much weight because of improper diet recently. (A) lost (B) increased (C) improved (D) wore24. Delivery may be help up several weeks because of the flood. (A) delayed (B) erected (C) released (D) reared25. If someone is turned down, he is _. (A) accepted (B) rejected (C) called down (D) reduced 26. The mischievous student tried _ to cheat in the exam. (A) by heart (B) above all (C) on the alert (D) in vain 27. Thomas loves to help his classmates by _ for them. (A) trying out (B) running errands (C) burning up (D) telling time28. She likes to _ her nice figure by wearing tight dresses. (A) see off (B) do without (C) hold still (D) show off29. He always takes French leave.(A) leaves in a hurry(B) leaves without saying good-bye(C) leaves unwillingly(D) leaves aloneV. Grammar: (10%)30. _, we sat down to rest.(A) The work was done (B) Having been done (C) The work having been done (D) The work had been done31. By the time we arrived, they _.(A) had left (B) have left (C) left (D) would leave32. She _ to the U.S. since she finished her study there two years ago.(A) did not go (B) wasnt going (C) hasnt been (D) isnt being 33. It _ practice to speak English fluently.(A) does (B) takes (C) makes (D) needs34. He kept _ to his friends; therefore, no one trusted his words anymore.(A) lying (B) laying (C) lieing (D) lain35. _ a poor man, he lives a happy life.(A) Be (B) Being (C) Been (D) Having been36. _ by the policeman, the robber ran toward the shopping mall and disappeared.(A) Seeing (B) Seen (C) To see (D) Having seen37. Listen! Someone _ an English song.(A) sang (B) sings (C) are singing (D) is singing38. As soon as you _, I will talk to you for a few minutes.(A) finish (B) finished (C) are finishing (D) will finish39. We found that the house _ in the distance was deserted.(A) standing (B) stands (C) who stand (D) stoodVI. Vocabulary: (20%)40. Im r l for hurting her feelings; I shouldnt have said that to her.41. The farmers had a poor harvest because most of the rice was i ted with a virus.42. They are carrying out e t to know how this medicine works on human.43. She felt s w at the death of her aunt.44. My father tried to p e me to go into law which he believed to be the most promising profession.45. He showed i e musical talent as a child. Everyone was amazed at his performance.46. T l development in the modern society makes our lives more comfortable.47. It is our belief that justice will t h in the end.48. My grandfather has suffered from c c diabetes for years.49. Its not appropriate to c e others behind their back.VII. Recitation from Lesson 4: (8%, Each blank may require more than one word.)There is also 50 of how acupuncture works. Scientists 51 that the acupuncture points have many more nerve endings than other places 52 . Nerve endings 53 pain messages when someone is sick or hurt. The pain messages then 54 through the nerves. Perhaps the acupuncture needles also send mess