I. Story Summary: Fill in the Blanks. (1 10題每題2分)

國立台灣師範大學附屬高級中學96學年度第二學期寒假作業考試高一英文科試題

Letters from Rifka (60%)

I. Story Summary: Fill in the blanks. (1~10題，每題2分)

It is 1919 and Rifka’s brother __1__has deserted the Russian army. This puts the family at great risk, so to protect themselves, twelve-year-old Rifka and her family flee Russia for America in the hope of a better life. After barely escaping from Russia into Poland, Rifka’s family is on their way to __2__ to purchase steamship tickets to America. While on the train, Rifka __3__ ringworm from another passenger. Because of this condition she is refused passage to America. Her family leaves without her, and she is sent to __4__ to be treated for the disease. Finally, when she is __5__, she sets out for America. Despite the fact that the ringworm is gone, her hair has not yet grown back. As a result, when she reaches Ellis Island, she is __6__ because of her appearance. The doctors fear that without hair she will be unable to find a husband and will instead become a “ward of the state.” She remains in a hospital, where she becomes a friend with a Russian __7__ boy. When at last she is interviewed to determine whether she will be able to remain in America or be sent back to Russia, she uses her intelligence and confidence to ensure that she will be allowed to stay. The story is told in a series of letters from Rifka to her cousin __8__. The letters are written on the pages of a volume of poetry by __9__. At the end, Rifka is finally able to send the letters to her cousin. This book tackles the issues of anti-Semitism and a totalitarian government, which are the underlying causes of Rifka’s family’s need to flee Russia. The concepts of social classes, __10__ and hardships, and Rifka’s determination also play a role in this moving story.

(A) Belgium / (B) Berdichev / (C) Issac / (D) Nathan / (E)Pushkin
(AB) Tovah / (AC) Warsaw / (AD) contracts / (AE) cured / (BC) detained
(BD) hatred / (BE) itched / (CD) peasant / (CE) pogrom / (DE) wretched

II. Review Questions: Choose the best answer.(11~30題，每題2分)

11. Why was Rifka Nebrot used as a "decoy" for the Russian guards?

(A) Uncle Avrum gave her a large amount of money to carry out the task.

(B) With her blond hair and accent, she seemed like a Russian peasant girl.

(D) She knew the guards as friends and knew they'd let her on the train.

12. Where did Rifka and her family stay during their first few weeks in Motziv, Poland?

(A) They stayed in a small room in a cheap, rundown inn.

(B) They spent most of the time staying in a deserted railroad car.

(D) They found their shelter in a barn at an orchard outside Motziv.

13. Which adjective best described Saul?

(A) Weak.(B) Lazy.(C) Strong.(D) Short.

14. Who was the youngest child of the Nebrot family?

(A) Rifka.(B) Isaac.(C) Nathan.(D) Saul.

15. Which character owned a factory?

(A) Uncle Zeb.(B) Ilya.(C) Aunt Anna.(D) Uncle Avrum.

16. Who probably infected Rifka with ringworm?

(A) Her brother Nathan.(B) The Polish doctor.(C) The young Polish mother.(D) The ugly Russian guard.

17. Who gave Rifka a kiss, after telling her she was brave and clever?

(A) Pieter.(B) Ilya.(C) Sister Katrina.(D) Mr. Fargate.

18. What delayed the Nerbot's trip from Poland?

(A) Typhus.(B) Unavailable ships.(C) Ringworm.(D) Lack of money.

19. How did the Nebrot family secure the money to buy their tickets for passage to America?

(A) The older sons in America had sent money to pay for the family’s tickets.

(B) Uncle Avrum had handed Papa money for the tickets.

(D) The lady from the HIAS helped the family to pay for the tickets.

20. Which of these foods was not introduced to Rifka during her stay in Belgium?

(A) Bananas.(B) Ice cream.(C) Chocolate.(D) Herring.

21. Who was Gizelle?

(A) She was a Belgium girl Rifka played with in Antwerp’s park.

(B) She was the Sister who gave Rifka treatments for her scalp disease.

(D) She was the one who walked Rifka to her door on King Street after her getting lost.

22. Which of the following is TRUE about Rifka’s 13th birthday?

(A) To celebrate her birthday, she used straws from a broom to weave into a golden Star of David.

(B) Mama gave Rifka her gold locket and Papa gave her his tallis as her birthday presents.

(D) The HIAS lady in Belgium brought Rifka a tiny honey cake for her 13th birthday.

23. How did Ilya prove to Mr. Fargate that he wasn't a simpleton?

(A) He unrolled and rolled toilet paper.(B) He wrote out his entire name in English.

24. Who was the first member of the Nebrot family to visit Rifka at Ellis Island?

(A) Papa.(B) Mama.(C) Nathan.(D) Saul.

25. What language did Rifka learn during her detainmentat the hospital on Ellis Island?

(A) Flemish.(B) Yiddish.(C) English.(D) Russian.

26. Why had Ilya been sent to America?

(A) His parents owed his unclemoney, and his uncle in Americawanted Ilya to work to pay off the debt.

(B) He had refused to join the Russian army and they wanted him.

(D) He had been infected with typhus and needed treatment in America.

27. Which of the following is NOT among the hardships that Rifka endured during her escape from Russia to America?

(A)Humiliating examinations by doctors and soldiers.(B) Separation from all she has ever known and loved.

28. Select the definition that most nearly defines “contagious”:

(A) infectious; catching; spreading(B) delaying or keeping back

29. Select the definition that most nearly defines “greenhorn”:

(A) an untrained or inexperienced person(B) a gathered arrangement of cloth

30. Select the definition that most nearly defines “shalom”:

(A) a rucksack; a bag carried on the back(B) peace, used as a word of greeting or farewell

English 4U_Jan. 14~Feb. 9 (40%)

III. Vocabulary and Idioms(31~40題，每題1分)

31. You can pay a small ______to download the music you like from the iTunes store.

(A) poison(B) fee(C) claim(D) pleasure

32. Nowadays we have to ______more and more with foreign companies.

(A) compete(B) pop(C) brighten(D) flavor

33. The young single mother, who earns a low daily wage, has trouble finding ______child care.

(A) enthusiastic(B) harmless(C) invisible(D) affordable

34. My husband ______so loudly that I find it difficult to get to sleep.

(A) splits(B) scares(C) snores(D) swings

35. When I nod my head, that's the ______for you to start playing the music.

(A) process(B) signal(C) couch(D) inspiration

36. I live in Taipei, so I am a ______of Taipei city.

(A) resident(B) landlord(C) crew(D) passenger

37. Only a few animals can live in the ______cold of the Arctic Circle.

(A) traditional(B) historical(C) average(D) extreme

38. I was upset that my boss did not like my project and ______.

(A) turned it down(B) added it up(C) lived it up(D) wrote it down

39. They ______hamburgers, hot dogs and pizza at the party to their heart’s content.

(A) moved out(B) feasted on(C) fell apart(D) kept in mind

40. The strong support from the students’ parents gave our activity ______.

(A) a chill down the spine(B) a real shot in the arm(C)a lick on the face(D) a cold sweat

IV. Cloze Test(41~60題，每題1分)

(1) The first Ferris wheel was built in 1893 by George Ferris. He built it to give people a bird’s eye __41__ of Chicago. At that time, the world fair was __42__ there, and the organizers wanted something new and special like the EiffelTower in Paris. One day at dinner, Ferris had an idea for a large wheel. He wanted the wheel to be __43__ large that people could sit on it and watch the city. It had to be a spinning wheel which could take 1,440 riders at a time. By the end of his dinner, Ferris had __44__ everything. To everyone’s surprise, he wrote down his thoughts and plans on napkins!

41. (A) vision(B) sight(C) look(D) view

42. (A) held(B) happened(C) occurred(D) taken place

43. (A) too(B) such(C) so(D) even

44. (A) called out(B) figured out(C) broken out(D) marked out

(2) The earth is an amazingly beautiful place. It is __45__ with all kinds of environments. The British Broadcasting Company made a TV program which explores the earth from the North Pole to the South Pole. __46__ with cold, the program’s host introduces the program from the top of the world. On his way through the Arctic Circle, he visits the hometown of Santa Claus. __47__, he enjoys a rest in a steamy wooden cabin called a sauna. Then, he travels to the former Soviet Union. Democracy is starting to __48__ there as the people vote to change a city’s name. There is much more! So, come and enjoy the wonderful journey across the earth.

45. (A) full(B) crowded(C) filled(D) rich

46. (A) Shaking(B) Shaken(C) To shake(D) By shaking

47. (A) However(B) Later(C) For example(D) Finally

48. (A) blossom(B) boast(C) bubble(D) behave

(3) Global warming is the rise of temperatures around the world. __49__ will happen as the weather becomes warmer? One of the most shocking results will be the rise of sea levels. Two Indian islands have already sunk into the sea and __50__ from the world map. __51__help people understand and solve the problem, former U.S. Vice President Al Gore made a film named An Inconvenient Truth. The film helps to explain the causes, effects, and possible solutions __52__ global warming.

49. (A) What if(B) What else(C) Whatever(D) Whichever

50. (A) disappointed(B) disappeared(C) discouraged(D) disciplined

51. (A) With a view to(B) In order to(C) So as to(D) For the purpose of

52. (A) of(B) by(C) to(D) in

(4) Finding a place to live for a short while is all about choices. There are some questions you can ask yourself to help you find the home of your dreams. The most important question is how much do you want to spend? That determines the size of the place and the __53__ of comfort you can have. Secondly, how many hours a day do you stay at home? __54__ you stay, the more comfortable you’ll want it to be. Third, is it close to __55__you work or go to school? If your place, which is cheap, is too far from your office or school, you will __56__ paying more for buses than if you lived in a more expensive place near the office or school.

53. (A) level(B) style(C) zone(D) area

54. (A) For long(B) The longer(C) The longest(D) Long ago

55. (A) when(B) which(C) how(D) where

56. (A) make up(B) come up with(C) set up(D) end up

(5) Scientists are doing research to learn the language of whales. They __57__ 34 different kinds of whale calls for more than three years. They found that whales __58__ different sounds to exchange messages. When male whales __59__ mates, they make a purring sound. When mother whales communicate with their young babies, they make a “wop” sound. Sperm whales have only been heard making clicks. All toothed whales can be heard from many miles away. __60__ so large and powerful, they have been known to make sounds as loud as thunder.

57. (A) suggested(B) slid(C) studied(D) supported

58. (A) use(B) using(C) have been used(D) used to

59. (A) turn into(B) go in for(C) wipe away(D) look for

60. (A) Be(B) Being(C) To be(D) Been

V. Reading Comprehension(61~70題，每題1分)

(1) Guinness World Records officially named the “ghost chili” from India the hottest chili pepper. They conducted research on all chili peppers people eat and came up with the result. The local name for “ghost chili” is “bhut jolokia,” and people should be careful when eating it. It comes with a terrible bite and an unforgettable flavor. A local Indian farmer said, “If you are not from this part of the country, you shouldn’t even try it. Because if you do, you might see strange things.” As for the way it is eaten, it can either be made into sauce for a dish or eaten directly. In either case, it easily causes watering eyes and a running nose.

61. Which of the following statements about “bhut jolokia” is TURE?

(A) The name tells people they don’t need to worry when they eat it.

(B) If a local farmer eats it, he won’t be able to work anymore.

(D) Guinness World Records found that it is the hottest chili in the world.

62. What word can replace the word “conducted” and still keep the meaning of the sentence?

(A) did(B) stopped(C) changed(D) paid

63. What can we know about ghost chilies from this article?

(A) They can make people cry because they bring back sad memories.

(B) They are so scary that even looking at them will make people cry.

(D) They are good to eat for people who are exercising.

(2) How news is spread has to do with the technology that is available. Back in the old days when people first started to use the Internet, they used a BBS—Bulletin Board System—to tell everybody else about their ideas. They could use nothing but words and a few simple symbols like the famous smiley face :). Later on, when the World Wide Web was developed, people started making their own webpages for others to read. Instead of black-and-white content, net surfers could read news with colorful pictures and listen to recorded messages. Later on, as blogs showed up, people could read about a person’s life on a daily basis. Now, we are entering the era of podcasting, a sort of online radio show that anyone can produce. We can listen to it all at the click of a mouse!

64. What is the best title for this article?

(A) BBS—the Father of the Podcast(B) Web Pages to Blogs—How to Make Them Faster

65. What can we know about the author’s attitude towards podcasting?

(A) He enjoys the old-time inventions like the BBS more than podcasts.

(B) He thinks highly of podcasts and finds them very convenient.

(D) Blogs should be replaced with podcasts as soon as possible.

(3) Xylitol (木醣醇) is a popular sweetener often found in chewing gum. Though safe for humans, it can cause a deadly reaction when it is eaten by dogs. Julie Strum had a dog named Gretta. Gretta ate a pack of chewing gum. When Julie got home, she found Gretta lying on the floor, not moving. She rushed Gretta to a veterinarian. The dog vet quickly treated Gretta and saved her life. If dogs are not treated, within 30 minutes they start to act confused. It only takes a small amount of Xylitol to make a dog sick.

66. What is the article mainly about?

(A) Gretta escaped death by eating Xylitol.(B) Xylitol is harmful to dogs but not to humans.

67. What is the author’s attitude toward the use of Xylitol?

(A) He didn’t show his attitude toward it.(B) He thinks it should never be used again.

(4) Would you like to have a car that doesn’t need a driver? Back in 1939, General Motors (GM) showed cars that could follow magnetic strips along a road. Drivers only needed to sit behind the wheel and watch. However, this idea never really worked since no one could know the sudden appearance of other cars or animals. GM is going to try again in 2008. With the help of lasers, a video camera, and a smart computer, an OPEL Vectra model will be able to drive itself at 60 miles per hour. It can also avoid accidents by “seeing” things on the roads and making decisions. Perhaps the drivers finally will be able to “sit back and relax.”

68. What is the best title for this article?

(A) General Motor’s First Self-driving Car in 2008(B) A Car Without a Driver Is Dangerous

69. What is NOT used in making a successful self-driving car?

(A) A video camera.(B) Laser rays.(C) A computer.(D) A cellular phone.

70. Which of the following is NOT true?

(A) In 1939, GM used a video camera to help a car “see” things.

(B) The 2008 OPEL Vectra model can travel 60 miles per hour without a driver.

(D) The 2008 OPEL Vectra will use the latest technologies.

I. Story Summary: Fill in the Blanks. (1 10題 每題2分)

I. Story Summary: Fill in the Blanks. (1 10題每題2分)