國立師大附中九十六學年度上學期第二段考英文科評量
（三民陳版L5～8/捷進美語1008~1123）
第一部份:選擇題
I. Listening Test on Landmark Oct.08 ~ Nov.23
Part A 5%
In part A, you will hear several questions or statements. Choose the best response or reply.
1.(A)It’s got a great view of the city.
(B)Just over NT$30,000 a month.
(C)Everyone thinks I’m very diligent.
(D)The transportation is convenient.
2.(A)Well, he has always worn that kind of clothing.
(B)I know, I can’t tell whether he’s smiling or crying.
(C)Yeah, I’ve never seen another vehicle like it before.
(D)I agree.He must have the worst barber in the world.
3.(A)Well, I got divorced about three years ago.
(B)I have a master’s degree from CentralUniversity.
(C)I’ve always paid off my debts on time.
(D)I’ve worked at the same job for a decade.
4.(A)No, my class doesn’t start until next week.
(B)Yes, I’ve gotten used to all the changes.
(C)No, I haven’t grown tired of it at all.
(D)Yes, I’m still having difficulty adjusting.
5.(A)Oh, I was hoping you two could settle it out of court.
(B)But he doesn’t have the power to exclude you from your project.
(C)That’s nice of him. He usually doesn’t show his gratitude.
(D)Wow. What kind of award is he going to give to you?
Part B 5%
In part B, you will hear one or more short conversations between a man and a woman, and then a question following each conversation. Choose the best answer to that question.
6.(A)That he treats most people in a cruel manner.
(B)That most people consider him to be a god.
(C)That he thinks people exist to serve him.
(D)That most people have the wrong idea about him.
7.(A)That he is determined to be successful.
(B)That it’s his fate to be really successful.
(C)That he’s proud of being so successful.
(D)That it’s actually a curse that he’s successful.
8.(A)She saw a brief introduction to Pixar’s new movie.
(B)She saw Pixar at a news conference today.
(C)She saw Pixar’s new movie from start to finish.
(D)She saw Pixar on a television talk show.
9.(A)That he learned how to make wine from a master winemaker.
(B)That he is too modest to tell anyone that he can make great wine.
(C)That this is the first time that he’s attempted to make his own wine.
(D)That he is really proud of his excellent winemaking skills.
10.(A)Give the man a raise the next time she meets with the boss.
(B)Schedule an appointment to meet with the boss right away.
(C)Mention the man’s request to the boss in their next meeting.
(D)Cancel her scheduled meeting with the boss to help the man.
Part C 10%
In part C, you will hear one or more passages and then some questions about them. Choose the best answers to those questions.
Passage 1
11.(A)The percentage of youth dropping out of school.
(B)The frequency of violent crime in urban areas.
(C)The number of kids working at part-time jobs.
(D)The ratio of young people who are overweight.
12.(A)That obesity leads to social isolation.
(B)That fat people are generally happier.
(C)That fat people have more health problems.
(D)That obesity can be contagious.
13.(A)Taiwanese parents who want their children to study overseas.
(B)Taiwanese parents who want their kids to be in good physical condition.
(C)Taiwanese parents of children who have broken the law.
(D)Taiwanese parents of kids who suffer from mental disabilities.
Passage 2
14.(A)That it caused him many problems.
(B)That he shaved it before each performance.
(C)That it made him easily recognizable.
(D)That he grew it to hide a mark on his face.
15.(A)He confused his critics.
(B)He disappointed his relatives.
(C)He abused his power.
(D)He pleased his audiences.
II. LM vocabulary and phrases:15%
- He is quite beyond _____ and thus is considering drawing up a will.
(A) emotion (B) concern (C) recovery (D) harmony
- Women’s clothes and a wig formed the spy’s _____; however, he was still recognized.
(A) honor (B) deed(C) limitation (D) disguise
- He spoke highly of the novel. He almost _____ the ground the author trod on.
(A) worshipped(B) abandoned(C) adopted (D) suffered
- That accidental fire made Lisa realize the _____ of life.
(A) advantage(B) prediction(C) pamphlet (D) uncertainty
- Those old paintings are in an excellent state of _____ so that we can still appreciate them in the museum.
(A) combination(B) preservation(C) civilization(D) crash
- Read the instructions carefully and answer the questions ______, so you won’t mess up.
(A) hardly(B) accordingly(C) reluctantly(D) unwillingly
- Many facts _____ as a result of the investigation. Now we know who the murderer is.
(A) emerged(B) bounced(C) excluded (D) balanced
- After the time-consuming renovation work, the temple was _____ to its ancient glory.
(A) reduced(B) ruined (C) restored (D) charged
- Selfishness is regarded as a universal _____ of human nature. Few people put the interests of others before those of their own.
(A) legendary (B) trait (C) sphere (D) ritual
- In order to help traveling industry arrange sightseeing spots for foreign tourists, a public opinion poll was conducted to find out what the top ten famous _____ of Taiwan are.
(A) amateurs(B) identities(C) immigrants (D) landscapes
- The Harry Potter Series, written by the British writer J.K. Rowling, has _____ the whole world _____ since the firstvolume was released.
(A) taken… by storm (B) made… discovery (C) put… on the road (D) picked… up
- The disease _____ an epidemic character. Numerous children were infected and then died.
(A) carried on(B) wrapped up (C) took on (D) got rid of
- The ambitious young man has worked day and night since graduating from university to _____ success.
(A) associate with (B) give way to (C) pave the way for (D) get through
- The famous writer is hotly _____ the promotion and publicity of his latest novel with the hope of making it a best-seller.
(A) based on (B) separated from (C) fit in with (D) engaged in
- During the war, many buildings in this city were _____ by the army.
(A)replaced by (B) taken over (C) cut off (D) destined to
III. 綜合測驗：10%
31. He slept all day long at home ______go to school.
(A) instead of (B) but didn’t (C) rather than (D) as well as
32. The old man died ______. (選錯的)
(A) until he was ninety-nine years old
(B) , which caused great pain to his family
(C) , and his wife attributed his death to eating too many hairy crabs at a time
(D) despite all the doctors’ efforts
33. It’s _____ to get me the ticket to the concert. (選錯的)
(A) impossible for him (B) thoughtful of him (C) inconvenient for him (D) profitable of him
34. The teacher ______. (選錯的)
(A) feels like a parrot because she has to repeat lectures day after day.
(B) had been teaching for twenty years up to now.
(C) had trouble enjoying himself at work.
(D) required that we students read all the assignments before class.
35.______she has already published more than 20 books. (選錯的)
(A) Since 1990,
(B) Young as she is,
(C) It is not until 2003 that
(D) So talented is she that
36. _____ delicious dishes the restaurant served.
(A) How(B)What(C)Some(D)Many
37.Sara rode on her bike with her hair ______in the wind.
(A) blowing(B) blown(C)blew(D)blow
38.You had betted hurry up! No food will be saved for the ______guests.
(A)lately-coming(B)lately-come(C)late-coming(D)late-come
39.Judy couldn’t help but ____ some medicine to relieve her headache.
(A)took(B)take(C)to take(D)taking
40.____ that her classmate stole her money, Helen couldn’t prove it.
(A)Be suspected(B)Suspect(C)Suspected(D)Suspecting
III. Cloze: 20%
(A)
A band pumps out a Latin song. The drums lead the way with a fast-paced beat, while keyboards scream out their own rhythms. Pairs of dancers twist and spin __41__ the music. The men set the pace, and the women follow with a beautiful symmetry. Salsa is one of the world’s most widely known dances.
Salsa is a Spanish word for a hot and spicy sauce, __42__ the dance’s fast and energetic flavor. A salsa is also made with a mixture of ingredients. This is also fitting, since the dance itself is a combination of different cultures.
Salsa music most likely __43__ in Cuba from a wide range of cultural influences. A Spanish singing tradition was combined with strong African beats to form the highly energetic music. French immigrants from Haiti added their country dancing to the mix. As a result, this partner dance became very successful in Cuba. However, it wasn’t until Puerto Ricans took some of these styles to the streets of New York __44__ salsa was born. There, Puerto Rican styles were combined with freestyle street dancing, which eventually grew into salsa.
Life in New York wasn’t easy, so Puerto Ricans expressed their hardships in their music. Then, in the 1980s a new breed of listeners and musicians __45__. The old themes of everyday life were replaced with love lyrics, and salsa romantica appeared.
41. (A) with(B) to(C) around(D) in
42. (A) and represent(B) to represent(C) represented(D) representing
43. (A) evolved(B) revealed(C) unveiled(D) sparked
44. (A) ,where(B) that(C) which(D) in which
45. (A) took on(B) took off(C) took over(D) took place
( B)
Wine has been around since the beginning of recorded history. Over the centuries many people have been obsessed with creating and tasting the perfect 46 .
People create wine in wineries. Most wineries begin by selecting high-quality grapes. Once the grapes have been fermented, they must 47 in large oak barrels until they mature. If the wine is stored properly, its flavor will continue to improve for eight or nine years.
Unique flavors also result from unique methods of production. 48 , Canada is world-famous for its unique ice wine, a type of wine produced from grapes frozen on the vine. Because the water inside these grapes becomes frozen, but the sugar does not, the outcome is a very sweet and tasty wine!
Tasting wine is like appreciating a work of art for many wine experts. These experts 49 themselves 49 knowing the proper way to taste wine and how to choose the correct type to go with a meal. One critic, Robert M. Parker Jr., came up with a system to rank wine based on factors such as color, appearance, aroma and flavor. The most experienced experts can even use such information to determine the year 50 a bottle of wine was made!
46. (A) bargain(B) beverage(C) ritual(D) vintage
47. (A) age(B) penetrate(C) purchase(D) shatter
48. (A) Rather(B) Moreover(C) In fact(D) For example
49. (A) proud…in(B) pride… in(C) proud…on(D) pride…on
50. (A) how(B) if(C) in which(D) until
(C)
The World Series is a set of seven baseball games played between the winner of the American League and the winner of the National League. The team that wins 4 out of 7 games will be the World Series champion.
In 2004, the Red Sox completed their 4-game sweep of the Cardinals with a three __51__ zero victory in Game 4. Before playing in the World Series, the Red Sox had to be the winner of the American League first. The team that the Red Sox played against in the 2004 ALCS was the Yankees. At first, the odds were against the Red Sox because the Red Sox was three games __52__. One more game, they would kiss goodbye to the 2004 World Series. However, although __53__ with a formidable opponent like the Yankees, the Red Sox didn’t give in. They made a turnaround in Game 4 and never lost again. Then they went on to the World Series, beat the Cardinals, won the 2004 World Series championship, and finally lifted the curse, believed to have been placed by Babe Ruth.
The 2004 World Series Championship meant a lot to the Red Sox. Eighty-six years __54__ since their last victory in 1918. To the Red Sox and its fans, all the work, determination, and hours spent paid off. One __55__ say that the Red Sox was very patient to wait for 86 years. Their long wait, obviously, proved to be worth it.
51. (A) for(B) with(C) to(D) out of
52. (A) behind(B) leading(C) tied (D) lost
53. (A) facing(B) faced(C) in the face(D) face to face
54. (A) have passed(B) had passed(C) were passed(D) have been past
55. (A) can’t help(B) has no choice but (C) can’t help but(D) have to
(D)
The presidential pardon of turkeys has long been a Thanksgiving tradition in the U.S. Its origin can 56 back to the time of Abraham Lincoln. It was 1863, the year in which Thanksgiving was proclaimed a national holiday in the U.S. A(n) 57 turkey had been sent to the White House for the president’s holiday dinner. However, President Lincoln's son, Tad, who had developed a close tie with the turkey after only a few days and he had even named it Jack. When Tad realized that his new pet would become a dish on the table for the holiday dinner, he dashed into the president’s office and stopped his father in the middle of an important meeting. Tad cried loudly and begged his father for the turkey's life. Though surprised, Lincoln granted his son’s request and commanded that the turkey's life 58 spared.
Some people might think the story is funny and that the tradition of Thanksgiving dinner, like other Thanksgiving traditions, is nothing more than an annual routine. However, if we try to search for what lies behind the tradition, we might find that it teaches us a valuable lesson 59 gratitude. Each year, as Thanksgiving approaches, arranging a trip home or preparing an elaborate dinner should not be the most important thing. 60 , we should find the true spirit of the holiday—always be grateful for what we have!
56. (A) be attributed(B) be traced(C) date (D) go (選錯的)
57. (A) alive(B) life(C) live(D) lively
58. (A) be (B) was(C) were(D) would be
59. (A) beyond(B) on(C) toward(D) with
60. (A) Besides(B) Instead (C) Nevertheless (D) Therefore
IV. Reading comprehension: 10%
The Pilgrims who sailed to the U.S. aboard the Mayflower were originally members of the EnglishSeparatistChurch (a Puritan sect). They had earlier fled their home in England and sailed to Holland (The Netherlands) to escape religious persecution. There, they enjoyed more religious tolerance, but they eventually became disenchanted with the Dutch way of life, thinking it ungodly. Seeking a better life, the Separatists negotiated with a London stock company to finance a pilgrimage to America.
The Pilgrims set ground at Plymouth Rock on December 11, 1620. Their first winter was devastating. At the beginning of the following fall, they had lost 46 of the original 102 who sailed on the Mayflower. But the harvest of 1621 was a bountiful one. And the remaining colonists decided to celebrate with a feast -- including 91 Indians who had helped the Pilgrims survive their first year. It is believed that the Pilgrims would not have made it through the year without the help of the natives. The feast was more of a traditional English harvest festival than a true "thanksgiving" observance. It lasted three days.
Governor William Bradford sent "four men fowling" after wild ducks and geese. It is not certain that wild turkey was part of their feast. However, it is certain that they had venison. The term "turkey" was used by the Pilgrims to mean any sort of wild fowl.
Another modern staple at almost every Thanksgiving table is pumpkin pie. But it is unlikely that the first feast included that treat. The supply of flour had been long diminished, so there was no bread or pastries of any kind. However, they did eat boiled pumpkin, and they produced a type of fried bread from their corn crop. There was also no milk, cider, potatoes, or butter. There were no domestic cattle for dairy products, and the newly-discovered potato was still considered by many Europeans to be poisonous. But the feast did include fish, berries, watercress, lobster, dried fruit, clams, venison, and plums.
This "thanksgiving" feast was not repeated the following year. But in 1623, during a severe drought, the Pilgrims gathered in a prayer service, praying for rain. When a long, steady rain followed the very next day, Governor Bradford proclaimed another day of Thanksgiving, again inviting their Indian friends. It wasn't until June of 1676 that another Day of Thanksgiving was proclaimed.
On June 20, 1676, the governing council of Charlestown, Massachusetts, held a meeting to determine how best to express thanks for the good fortune that had seen their community securely established. By unanimous vote they instructed Edward Rawson, the clerk, to proclaim June 29 as a day of thanksgiving. It is notable that this thanksgiving celebration probably did not include the Indians, as the celebration was meant partly to be in recognition of the colonists' recent victory over the "heathen natives."
October of 1777 marked the first time that all 13 colonies joined in a thanksgiving celebration. It also commemorated the patriotic victory over the British at Saratoga. But it was a one-time affair.
George Washington proclaimed a National Day of Thanksgiving in 1789, although some were opposed to it. There was discord among the colonies, many feeling the hardships of a few Pilgrims did not warrant a national holiday. Besides, President Thomas Jefferson later scoffed at the idea of having a day of thanksgiving.
It was Sarah Josepha Hale, a magazine editor, whose efforts eventually led to what we recognize as Thanksgiving. Hale wrote many editorials championing her cause in her Boston Ladies' Magazine, and later, in Godey's Lady's Book. Finally, after a 40-year campaign of writing editorials and letters to governors and presidents, Hale's obsession became a reality when, in 1863, President Lincoln proclaimed the last Thursday in November as a national day of Thanksgiving.