國立板橋高中99學年度第一學期高三英文科第一次期中考
I. Grammar 15%
1. Seeing him fail again and again, I can’t whether he could really succeed.
(A) help doubting (B) help but doubting (C) but to doubt (D) choose but doubt
2. Liang Zhu is such a popular folk tale, which has been adapted many times for stage performance. The following just some of the many examples.
(A) has (B) have (C) is (D) are
3. Since professor Wang first came here, he for 33 years. He plans to retire after two years.
(A) is worked (B) is working (C) has been working (D) has been worked
4. The intelligent student many tough questions in class just to show off.
(A) arose (B) aroused (C) rose (D) raised
5. If you really want to lose weight, you can try either out regularly or going on a diet.
(A) work (B) working (C) worked (D) to work
6. When a man is not that into you, he can give you reasons why he didn’t call you last night.
(A) many thousands (B) a lot (C) thousands of (D) a great deal of
7. It seems that Jason has a crush on the ______girl.
(A) blond-hair (B) blond-hairing (C) blond-haired (D) blonded-hair
8. I totally forget today is Mom’s birthday. But look at this! My brother a surprise party.
(A) can’t plan (B) must plan (C) can’t have planned (D) must have planned
9. The scholar was widely considered a man . Whenever people in the village are faced with problems, they turned to him.
(A) wisely (B) of wisdom (C) with wisdom (D) whose wisdom
10. Many commentators described Chia-chia (Peng Cheng-min) a man from Mars, indicating that his talents and skills are second to none in CPBL.
(A) such (B) as (C) for (D) into
11. Vancouver, ______many people consider one of the most beautiful cities in the world, is located in Canada.
(A) which (B) where (C) that (D) what
12. Macaulay the happiest hours of his life books. He thought he couldn’t live without books.
(A) owed…to (B) belonged…to (C) reminded…of (D) infused…with
13. Personality is to a man perfume is to a flower.
(A) although (B) like (C) what (D) while
14. Chinggis Khan is the greatest king that lived in terms of the lands he conquered.
(A) hardly (B) always (C) never (D) ever
15. Precious and priceless which books scatter around our daily paths.
(A) are (B) the blessings (C) are the blessings (D) the blessings are
II. Context Filling 10%
Reading is by all means one of the most pleasant activities in life. Books not only teach us knowledge but also lift our spiritual mind, 16 explains why books are indispensable to many people. Macaulay, a noted English historian and statesman, once said that he 17 be a poor man with plenty of books than a rich king who finds reading boring. Magically, when we read, we 18 ourselves to anywhere we dream of without the 19 of time or space. It is through books 20 we can fly in imagination. The truth is that a book can be many things. Some people 21 it to a mirror that reflects our situations; others say a book is a key to the door of a magnificent world; and still 22 believe that a book is like spice that adds much 23 to life. 24 a book is interesting may vary from person to person; 25 , the importance of books can never be emphasized too much.
(A). others (B) whether (C). flavor (D). however. (E) in addition(AB). compare (AC). transport (AD). would rather (AE). which
(BC). that (BD). limit
III. Cloze 24%
Alex was an African grey parrot Dr. Irene Pepperberg bought in a pet shop when he was about one year old. Before her work with Alex, scientists had long debated 26 any other species can develop the ability to learn human language. Most of them believed that birds were not intelligent enough to 27 complex tasks related to language.
28 use of novel teaching methods, Pepperberg prompted Alex to learn about 150 words. 29 , it seemed 30 Alex had the ability to understand what was said. 31, when Alex was shown an object and was asked about its shape, color, or material, he could label it correctly. When he was tired of being tested, he would say “Wanna go back,” 32 he wanted to go back to his cage. Alex’s accomplishments indicated that birds may be capable 33 on a basic level and use words creatively. Pepperberg concluded 34 Alex had the intelligence of a five-year-old human and had not even reached his full potential by the time he died.
Alex died at the age of 31 on September 6, 2007. His death came as a complete surprise; the average life span for African grey parrots is fifty years. Neither researchers nor Pepperberg herself 35 able 35 figure out what caused the death. Alex had appeared healthy the day before but was found 36 in the morning. His last words to Pepperberg were, “You be good. See you tomorrow. I love you.” 37 with him for 30 years, researchers were saddened as if they had lost a colleague.
26.(A) that (B) whether (C) because (D) what
27.(A) make (B) give (C) perform (D) succeed
28.(A) By making (B) To make (C) Upon making(D) Never make
29.(A) In addition(B) However
(C) At first(D) On the other hand
30.(A) as(B) though(C) how(D) like
31.(A) For example(B) Even so(C) In conclusion(D) After all
32.(A) that meant(B) by meaning(C) meant(D) meaning
33.(A) of reasoning(B) to reason(C) at reasoning(D) than reason
34.(A) which(B) as(C) that(D) what
35.(A) were/to(B) were/at(C) was/to(D) was/at
36.(A) death(B) to die(C) dead(D) died
37.(A) To work(B) Since working(C) By working(D) After working
Lin Hwai-min, over the 38 three decades, has proved himself again and again as a ambitious, courageous and intelligent 39 . From humble 40 promising beginnings, Lin built the Cloud Gate Dance Theatre into the most renowned and influential performing group in Taiwan. The company has not only its own spacious studio in suburban Taipei but an extensive performance 41 that includes 42 at the most prestigious world theaters. 43 , Cloud Gate’s performances are often sold out, and outdoor performances such as 44 held at the CKSMemorial Park attract thousands of fans. What makes Cloud Gate so 45 praising is Lin’s unique style of choreography, especially his great talent 46 fusing East and West. Lin himself has once described his dances 47 “a mixture of many, many things.” Not only 48 the images seen in Lin’s dances an original blend of many things, but the same is also true of his themes— 49 , the stories and ideas he expresses in his dances.That is why Lin can always create unforgettable experiences for audiences everywhere.
38. (A) pass (B) past (C) passing (D) passed
39. (A) calligrapher (B) photographer (C) choreographer (D) philosopher
40. (A) and (B) than (C) or (D) but
41. (A) itinerary (B) list (C) schedule (D) table
42. (A) showing (B) shows (C) shown (D) to show
43. (A) As a result (B)What’s better (C) In fact (D) Nonetheless
44. (A) one (B) ones (C) that (D) those
45. (A) worth (B) worthy (C) worthwhile (D) worthless
46. (A) in (B) at (C) of (D) for
47. (A) like (B) to be (C) as (D) as though
48. (A) do (B) are (C) have (D) can
49. (A) for instance (B) likewise (C) that is (D) nevertheless
IV. Discourse 10%
These days, people try to retain young-looking skin by using all kinds of creams and moisturizers. _____50_____ It consists of injections of a substance called Botox. This is made from a poison produced by bacteria, and, in small amounts, can be used to stop movement in the muscles of the face.
_____51_____ Cosmetic treatments were developed during the 1990s. Now, Botox is injected into the face to relax the muscles and avoid lines and wrinkles. _____52_____
_____53_____ In addition, doctors have expressed concern about its overuse and the dangers of it being given by people who do not have medical training. Since it is a relatively new treatment, the long-term effects of using Botox are by no means certain. _____54_____
(A) Recently, a skin treatment has been growing in popularity around the world
(B) Botox has some mild side effects, including headaches and bruising.
(C) Botox was first used in 1980 to treat muscle problems such as lazy eye and uncontrolled blinking.
(D) Some doctors also say that, if you stop using Botox, you may end up with deeper wrinkles than before.
(E) Typical injections start working about three days after treatment and the effect lasts three or four months.
V. Reading Comprehension 14%
(I) A local business was looking for office help. They put a sign in the window, stating the following: “HELP WANTED. Must be able to type, must be good with a computer, and must be bilingual. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.”
A short time afterward, a dog trotted up to the window, saw the sign, and went inside. He looked at the receptionist and wagged his tail, then walked over to the sign, looked at it and whined.
Getting the idea, the receptionist got the office manager. The office manager looked at the dog and was surprised, to say the least. However, the dog looked determined, so the office manager led him into the office. Inside, the dog jumped up on the chair and stared at the manager.
The manager said, “I can’t hire you. The sign says you have to have the ability of typing.”
The dog jumped down, went to the typewriter, and proceeded to type out a perfect letter. He took out the page, trotted over to the manager, and gave it to him, then jumped back on the chair.
The manager was stunned, but then told the dog, “The sign says you have to be good with a computer.”
The dog jumped down again and went to the computer. He proceeded to enter and execute a perfect program that worked flawlessly the first time.
By this time the manager was totally dumbfounded! He looked at the dog and said, “I realize that you are a very intelligent dog and have some interesting abilities. However, I still can’t give you the job.”
The dog jumped down and went to a copy of the sign and put his paw on the sentence that proclaimed the company an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The manager said, “Yes, but the sign also says that you have to be bilingual.”
The dog looked at the manager calmly and said, “Meow.”
55.Which of the following is NOT true about the dog?
(A)The dog was looking for a position in a company.
(B)The dog could type and use computer well.
(C)The dog’s special talents surprised the office manager.
(D)The dog finally gave up after so many requests made by the manager.
56. Which of the following is true about the office manager?
(A)The office manager was looking for a human employee.
(B)The office manager was not surprised at what the dog can do.
(C)The office manager was more than willing to hire the intelligent dog.
(D)The office manager rejected the dog by slamming the door.
- Which of the following words can best replace the word “dumbfound?”
(A)stunned
(B)anxious
(C)curious
(D)silly
(II) The founder of MicrosoftCompany, Bill Gates, was born into a wealthy family in 1955 inSeattle, Washington. At thirteen he enrolled in the LakesideSchool, where he started his life-time career: personal computer software development and computer programming.
In 1973, Gates scored 1590 out of 1600 on his SATs, which is the standardized test for college admissions in the U.S., and he entered HarvardCollege, where he met Steve Ballmer, his future business partner. While at Harvard, Gates developed BASIC, a computer language, for the first personal computer. In 1975, he left Harvard, and founded a computer software company, Microsoft, with Paul Allen, believing that personal computer will become the most important tool in offices as well as at home.
The success of Microsoft came from the development of personal computers. Gates has seen this and claimed that computer software would make a huge market. Thus he devoted himself in researching and developing new products, and also carefully managed the company and made decisions. As a result, Microsoft continually created new software and products, and it became the leader in computer industry.
Urged by the public expectation, Gates began giving more of his wealth to charity. In 1994, he created the William H. Gates Foundation. In 2000, Gates and his wife combined three foundations into one: Bill &Melinda Gates Foundation. The foundation has provided money to help health- and academic-related activities. The money is given to help minority college students finance their studies, and to help prevent diseases. In July 2008, Gates left the management job in Microsoft and began his full-time career in charity.
- When did Gates start his life-time career?
(A)When he was born in 1955.
(B)When he was in LakesideSchool.
(C)When he developed BASIC.
(D)When he was urged to give away his wealth.
- What is NOT true about Microsoft?
(A)It is a successful software company.
(B)Bill Gates founded Microsoft with Paul Allen.
(C)It creatednew software and products and became the leader in computer industry.
(D)Bill Gates has been managing Microsoft since 1975.
- Which of the following best describes Gates’ early life?
(A)He was born into a well-to-do family.
(B)He dropped out of school because of his poor grades.
(C)He came down with a rare disease when he was born.
(D)He started his career early.
- According to the passage, how did Gates use the money from Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation?
(A)He sponsored numerous cultural, educational and scientific institutions.
(B)He established public libraries in the nearby neighborhood.
(C)He gave the money to help prevent diseases.
(D)He donated it to his former school HarvardCollege.
VI. Vocabulary 15%
62.According to United Nations, millions of children in Africa are in d______e need of food and medical treatment.
63. To promote English proficiency, the best way is through e_____e reading, which means reading as much as possible.
64.As the driver fell asleep at the wheel, it was driver f_____e, instead of drunk driving, that was to blame for the car crash.
65. An "a_____l rite" is a ritual of or pertaining to members of the indigenous people, usually accompanied by singing and dancing.
66.In order to keep fit, he takes v_____s exercise, such as cycling, running, and swimming, for at least one hour a day.
67. By investing wisely, she was able to a_____e a fortune.
68. Some Computer design tools nowadays allow designers to work in three d_____ns.
69.Children do not know by i_____t the difference between right and wrong; they need to be educated.
70. The audience gave an e_____c welcome to the speaker before his speech began.
71. There has been a heated d_____e over the effects of education reform.
72.My parents prefer s______y to prosperity; that’s why they want to move to suburban areas after retiring.
73. The traffic in the city is c______c in the rush hour.
74. Mother Teresa was i______l in raising worldwide concerns about the disadvantaged children in poor nations.
75. No e______e was spared to make the party a success; we will buy whatever is needed.
76. We apologize for the delay and regret any i______e we have caused.
VII. Translation 12%
77.他昨天一定是把手機留在店裡了,難怪都沒回我電話He…
78.不論是搭公車或坐捷運,他總是很樂意讓座給老人
79.據說在台灣每年有數萬人死於藥物濫用 It…
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國立板橋高中九十九學年度第一學期高三英文第一次期中考
1~15 ADCDB/CCDBB/AACDC
16~25 AE, AD, AC, BD, BC/ AB, A, C, B, D
26~37 BCAAD/ADACC/CD
38~49 BCDCB/CDADC/BC
50~54 ACEBD
55~57 DAA
58~61 BDDC
VI. Vocabulary 15%
62.desperate / 63.
extensive / 64.
fatigue / 65.
aboriginal / 66.
vigorous
67.
accumulate / 68.
dimensions / 69.
instinct / 70.
enthusiastic / 71.
debate
72.
upset / 73.
chaotic / 74.
influential / 75.
expense / 76.
inconvenience
VII. Translation 12% (4% each)
77. He must have left/ his cell phone in the store./ No wonder/ he didn’t answer my call today.
78. Whether (it is) taking the bus or the MRT,/ he is always willing to/ yield his seats to/ the elderly.
79.. It is said that/ tens of thousands of people/ die from/ drug abuse in Taiwan.
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