國立板橋高中九十六學年度第二學期高三第一次英文期中考試題
*第一部分：選擇題，共占55分
I．選擇：15% (15題)
1. It is a current trend to combine psycho-therapy with other subjects ____ music.
(A) as for(B) that is(C) for example(D) such as
2. _____ good preparation and countless rehearsals, Joanna still could not overcome the stage fright.
(A) Although(B) Despite(C) Regardless of(D) As a result of
3.I know it sounds impossible, but if I _____ extraterrestrials (ET), I would take a picture of them, sell it to the media and make a fortune.
(A) should have met(B) am to meet(C) were to meet(D) meet
4.Prices of materials and products are soaring. It is time that we _____ the unnecessary expenses.
(A) are to reduce(B) reduce(C) reduced(D) have reduced
5.The house might have been burnt out _____ the firefighters not come in time.
(A) if(B) had(C) were(D) should
6.Paris attracts over 70 million tourists every year. That is partially because tourists are eager to visit _____ is thought of as the capital of fashion.
(A) what(B) which(C) where(D) the city
7.It is not his intelligence _____ the teamwork that contributes to the successful result.
(A) instead of(B) as well as(C) in the midst of(D) but
8.Josh received his returned application for the position of Sales Director, which came back this morning _____ “rejected.”
(A) and marked(B) to mark(C) marked(D) marking
9.On Christmas Eve, kids hang up stockings, hoping to get what they wish _____.
(A) for(B) to(C) that(D) upon
10. Don’t ever touch drugs and cigarettes _____ which people easily get addicted.
(A) by(B) to(C) at(D) X
11. Since a couple of years ago, eating foods which contain vitamin E, such as green vegetables, _____ effective against diseases like memory loss.
(A) is proved(B) proved(C) have been proved(D) has been proved
12. When installing electric equipments, don’t _____. It might kill.
(A) take a chance(B) light it up(C) upon demand(D) fight against it
13. Choose the underlined sentence the structure of which is different from the other three.
(A) Your high IQ won’t guarantee a promising future because it is widely agreed that success is determined by the attitude.
(B) Based on common sense, it will be beneficial to your health to have a habit of taking regular exercise.
(C) Scientists keep doing research on the brain in that it is believed to consist of several complicated units and unknown functions.
(D) There is a rich diversity of languages in the world, and it remains an intriguing
question how our ancestors created languages.
14. Please choose the grammatical sentence.
(A) You can judge one person’s character from the people with whom he is associating.
(B) Vegetables are, generally speaking, easy to digest them.
(C) The number of the population in this remote town have fallen to 25,000.
(D) How to operate this advanced machine is involved in three steps. Follow the instruction, and you will know how.
15. Please choose the WRONG sentence.
(A) Whatever decision you make, I will stand you by.
(B) Here is the form concerning your rights. Please fill them out.
(C) The business is slow now. Maybe you can leave yourself behind.
(D) Mary is my best friend. I will back her up in her difficult times.
II．克漏字：20% (20題)
The Latin word 16 which the hippocampus derives its name means a seahorse. The hippocampus is a part of the forebrain, located in the medial temporal lobe. It is thought 17 a part in memory and spatial navigation. Humans and other mammals have two hippocampi, one in each side of the brain. Neuroscientists are not entirely sure of the precise role of the hippocampus, but there is no doubt 18 it has an essential role in the formation of new memories about experienced events. Some evidence suggests that 19 these forms of memory often last a lifetime, the hippocampus 20 to play a crucial role in the retention of the memory after a period of consolidation. Damage caused 21 the hippocampus usually results in profound difficulties in forming new memories, and normally also affects access to memories 22 the damage. Although the retrograde effect normally extends some years prior to the brain damage, in some cases older memories 23 . Damage to the hippocampus does not affect some aspects of memory, 24 the ability to learn new skills (playing a musical instrument, 25 ), suggesting that such abilities depend on a different type of memory and different brain regions.
16.(A) from(B) over(C) with(D)
17.(A) playing(B) play(C) played(D) to play
18.(A) which(B) by which(C) that(D) by that
19.(A) despite(B) while(C) regardless(D) rather
20.(A) ceases(B) cease(C) ceased(D) ceasing
21.(A) of(B) with(C) to(D) onto
22.(A) based on(B) instead of(C) prior to(D) above all
23.(A) remain(B) reserve(C) recollect(D) remind
24.(A) for one thing(B) for example(C) after all(D) such as
25.(A) due to(B) as well(C) such as(D) for example
In this famous speech delivered in 1963, Martin Luther King began by telling us that he was happy to take part in 26 would go down in history as the greatest event held to ask for freedom. He condemned that America had not 27 its commitment in which all human beings, white men and black men, were 28 to enjoy the rights of life, freedom and the 29 of happiness.
Therefore, he said 30 was the time to rise from the 31 valley of segregation to the sunlit path of justice and the time to make 32 the promise of democracy. He then addressed emotionally that 33 difficult the situations they were in, he still had a dream. He had a dream to stop all the injustice resulting from racial discrimination. He had a dream that one day his four children would not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the 34 of his character. He hoped one day all God’s children would be able to work hand in hand, 35 their religions or colors of the skin. Shall all these be realized, black peoplewould be free at last.
26. (A) which(B) what(C) it(D) such
27. (A) devoted to(B) rattled on(C) lived out(D) wandered about
28. (A) deprived(B) affected(C) made(D) allowed
29. (A) projection(B) pursuit(C) process(D) proclamation
30. (A) it(B) there(C) if(D) as
31. (A) high(B) quick(C) bright(D) dark
32. (A) real(B) reality(C) really(D) realize
33. (A) however(B) so much(C) much more(D) despite
34. (A) consent(B) contest(C) consistence(D) content
35. (A) though(B) regardless of(C) even(D) just as
III．閱讀測驗20% (10題)
Like the body's muscles, bones, and other vital organs, the brain feels the effect of aging. Through years of constant use and biological wear and tear, the brain gradually loses some of its sharpness in processing information and in relaying the multitude of signals essential to day-to-day functioning.As people begin to age, they may begin to have problems with memory. One of the most noticeable problem areas involves the transient forgetting of names. Virtually everyone has this problem in older age.
It is important to note that normal age-related memory loss does not indicate diminished intelligence or ability to learn. The brain may simply need more time to recall information from memory or to learn new information. Simple forgetfulness is not a disease. Studies on learning and memory constitute an active area of research for many neuroscientists. In general, how the brain selects and stores information falls into three categories. Each category serves a distinct purpose and is generally independent of intelligence or level of education. Memory categories include:
Short-term/temporary recollection. If you are calling the florist, you look upthe phone number and remember it long enough to place the call. Once you havefinished the call, the information vanishes. If you were interrupted before makingthe call, you may lose this material.
Long-term (recent). This category preserves the recent past, such as what youhad for breakfast today, or the outfit that you wore a few days ago.
Long-term (remote). This records the distant past. These memories, learned 10 or 20 yearsago,form your knowledge base. This category can include snatchesof a conversation or a tune from your high school fight song. Other informationin this memory store shapes your personal history, such as what you were doingthe day President John Kennedy was assassinated.
Aging does not generally affect short - or long-term (remote) memory. These functions are well-preserved. However, long-term (recent) memory often declines with age. To store and retrieve recent information from long-term (recent) memory, the brain performs a complex chain of chemical and electrical functions involving nerve cells. As one ages, some of these cells may deteriorate and function less efficiently.
- Which of the following statements is not discussed in thepassage?
(A)The relationshipbetweenaging and memory loss.
(B)Categories of how our brain selects and stores information.
(C)Symptoms of age-related memory loss.
(D)Solutions of age-related memory loss.
- According to thepassage, which of the statements is FALSE?
(A)Aging may affect long-term (recent) memory.
(B)A common example of age-related memory loss is forgetting of names.
(C)Age-related memory loss destroys our intelligence and ability to learn.
(D)Simple forgetfulness is not considered a disease.
38. From what kind of magazine can you possibly read thepassage above?
(A) Studies on genetic engineering
(B) Human resources
(C) Medicine and Health
(D) Business administration
39. Which of the following is an example oflong-term(remote) memory?
(A) A phone conversation with your friend last week.
(B) Snatches of a song you used to like in high school.
(C) Foods that you ordered in a restaurant the other day.
(D) A new phone number you remembered just now.
40. Which of thefollowing words has the closest meaning to the word “deteriorate” in the last paragraph?
(A)worsen
(B)speed
(C)strengthen
(D)circulate
Throughout human history, we can often find some great people who are famous for their great art works or scientific achievements. However, there are still other great souls who are worth our praise and honor, because of their divine and charitable spirits and deeds.
If we visit MountBerry, Georgia, we can find a group of schools built especially for children dwelling in the mountains. Those schools and the mountain are named after Martha Berry, who herself is a daughter of a Georgian Mountaineer.
Martha Berry was born in 1866. She was luckier than other Georgian mountain children because she received an education. Nevertheless, she never felt proud and never forget other poor children of the mountains whose parents wouldn’t afford to send them to school. In 1902, Martha made up her mind to start a school for those children. At first, the school was housed in a small log cabin and there were only five children. Now, more than ninety years later, there are a few Berry Schools in this area, with a total of over one thousand students and a waiting list of about five thousand.
In Martha’s late years, she received many medals and honors for what she had done for the poor mountain kids of Georgia. In 1931, she was awarded one of the twelve most important women in America. She never stopped working for the mountain children until she passed away in 1942. Her spirits and deeds are worthy of being remembered and honored. Her devotion will certainly inspire more and more great souls to build up a promising future for human beings.
- Martha Berry was honored because of her ______.
(A) political movements
(B) scientific achievements
(C) benevolence and mercy
(D) artistic works
- According to this passage, the first Berry school was founded ______.
(A) in Martha Berry’s own house
(B) in a cabin made of stone
(C) to memorize Martha Berry
(D) by Martha herself
- According to this passage, now how many people would want to attend Berry Schools in this area?
(A) Less than one thousand.
(B) Less than five thousand.
(C) At least over six thousand.
(D) Probably less than five hundred.
- According to this passage, how many years had Martha Berry devoted to the education of the poor children in the mountainous area?
(A) Less than thirty years.
(B) At least forty years.
(C) More than fifty years.
(D) About twenty years.
- Why was Martha Berry named one of the twelve most important women in the United States?
(A) Because she had received many medals and awards.
(B) Because she led the Civil Rights Movement in 1931.
(C) Because of her outstanding scientific research.
(D) Because she developed one of the poorest areas in America.
*第二部分：非選擇題，共占45分
IV．字彙 詞類變化：25% (25題)
46. Alcohol significantly im rs your ability to drive a car or operate machinery.
47. Tax cuts provide the sti that the slow economy needs. Such a measure will boost demand for goods and services, generating more customers and leading businesses to invest and increase employment.
48. To cope with the economic crisis, all government organizations were urged to c l their spending.
49. Without water re n, the land becomes bakedand crops will eventually die from thirst and dehydration.
50. Susie is an advocate of women’s rights and welfare, but she is not a r l.
51. We are c ting a survey of consumer attitudes towards GM foods.
52. Employers have an ob to treat all employees equally.
53. At the moment, there's ins t evidence to arrest anyone; therefore, the police can't prove the suspects’ guilt without further proof.
54. They offer a money-backg e on all their electrical goods.
55. The hostages were released from ca y; now they have returned to their country safe and sound.
56. Hang up your shirt so that it will not be c_____d.
57. The handwriting on this envelope is too messy to be l_____e.
58. He couldn’t believe that he was b_____yed by both his girl friend and best friend.
59. The moon e____ed from behind the thick cloud.
60. The man c_____hed his fists in anger.
61. Every student is in a_____n of the coming summer vacation.
62. After separating for a long time, they e____ed each other warmly when they met.
63. Divorce is no longer so ______(shame) and is popularly seen as a permissible solution to marital difficulties.
64. Many elderly people feel ______(alien) from society.
65. She plays the violin ______(remark) well.
66. Because of ______(transmit) difficulties, we have not received today's stock prices.
67. Several works of art were lost, many of them______(replace).
68. She is ______(hesitate) to accept her boyfriend’s proposal.
69. An only child often creates an ______(imagine) friend to talk to and play with.
70. The cat crept with ______(steal) movements toward the rat.
V．翻譯：20%(5題)
*本大題翻譯全為課本所列片語，因此請使用課本所列片語作答，每格答案
不只一個字。1格1分，全對才給分。
- 因為Amy以她阿姨命名，所以去年夏天她繼承了已故阿姨的財產。然而，不幸地，她被歹徒強迫簽下二百萬元的本票，最後把錢都用完了。
(提示：L1片語2和4；L4片語7和8。時態：過去式。)
(71) her aunt, Amy (72) her late aunt’s fortune last fall. However, unfortunately, she was forced to sign (73) for two million dollars by gangsters and (74) all her money in the end.
- 獨居養老院的可憐老婦人，一直無法和她的家人聯繫。當她絕望自焚時，她家人的影像也漸漸地消逝了。(提示：L2片語2和3；L1片語3；L5片語7。時態：過去式。)
The poor old woman living alone in (75) failed to (76) her family. When she desperately (77) , the images of her family also gradually
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- 有一天，在我放學回家途中，無意中在人行道發現一個皮夾。儘管我放學後空出時間來追查它的主人，但結果卻不盡理想。
(提示：L2片語1、 4和11；L4片語10。時態：過去式。)
One day on my way home from school, I (79) a wallet on the sidewalk.
(80) thatI (81) after school to (82) its owner, the result was far from satisfying.
- 為了起來對抗社會不公，所有示威者彼此手牽手；在某種意義上，他們正為了一個更美麗的世界挺身而出。(提示：L4片語13、15、4和16。時態：過去式，86格用過去進行式。)
(83) social injustice, all the demonstrators (84) one another;
(85) , they (86) a more beautiful world.
- 傑克的母親去世之後，他不但即刻(w…)結婚，而且還將她的故事紀載下來，希望能夠大撈一筆。 (提示：L2片語10和12；L5片語2和6。時態：過去式。)
After Jack’s mother passed away, he not only (87) (88)
but (89) her story (90) making good money.
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47 / stimulus / 72 / fell heir to
48 / curtail / 73 / a promissory note
49 / retention / 74 / used up
50 / radical / 75 / the nursing home
51 / conducting / 76 / get in touch with
52 / obligation / 77 / set herself on fire
53 / insufficient / 78 / faded away
54 / guarantee / 79 / stumbled on
55 / captivity / 80 / Despite/In spite of the fact
56 / crumpled / 81 / broke away
57 / legible / 82 / track down
58 / betrayed / 83 / To rise up against
59 / emerged / 84 / joined hands with
60 / clenched / 85 / in a sense
61 / anticipation / 86 / were standing up for
62 / embraced / 87 / tied the knot
63 / shameful / 88 / without delay
64 / alienated / 89 / set down
65 / remarkably / 90 / in the hope of
66 / transmission
67 / irreplaceable
68 / hesitant
69 / imaginary
70 / stealthy
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