I. Vocabulary, Idioms and Phrases (1 25題每題1分)

國立台灣師範大學附屬高級中學96學年度第一學期學科競賽高一英文科試題

I. Vocabulary, Idioms and Phrases (1~25題，每題1分)

1. The seemingly losing presidential candidateissued a(n) _____to her rivals to take part in a public debate.

(A) response(B) challenge(C) opinion(D) illustration

2. If we had acted earlier and more _____ it might not have come to that bad.We were too hesitant about it.

(A) decisively(B) eventually(C) religiously(D) reasonably

3. Those soldiers were _____by the president for their brave deedson the battlefield. Each of them was awarded a medal.

(A) celebrated(B) recorded(C) decorated(D) raised

4. I think he has taken a bit of a(n) _____ to you.He has chatted with me about nearly nothing but you recently.

(A) goal(B) secret(C) type(D) shine

5. After Pope John Paul II died on Apr. 2, 2005, Benedict XVIsoon _____ to the papacy.

(A) recorded(B) succeeded(C) promised(D) achieved

6. He makes a(n) _____ visit to his parents. He goes to see them twice a month.

(A) regular(B) necessary(C) available(D) optional

7. The father of the host _____ at the uninvited guest up and down, guessing what his purpose was for coming to the party.

(A) shouted(B) stared(C) silenced(D) situated

8. You’re not _____ to check out the magazines from the library. You can only look them up inside the library.

(A) considered(B) irritated(C) supposed(D) expanded

9. _____ among youths to enter the best colleges is intense. Only those who make the best of their time studying can really stand out in the end.

(A) Excitement(B) Philosophy(C) Success(D) Competition

10. Our English teacher goes _____ just teaching us English; she’s helped us in many other ways.

(A) beyond(B) against(C) down(D) across

11. Interest is calculated daily and _____ once a year.

(A) accounted (B) deposited (C) credited (D) balanced

12. Global warming has caused devastating droughts and floods. Before long, our worst fears might be ______: the coming of another ice age.

(A) realized (B) released (C) occurred (D) irritated

13. The wise CEO has _____ his company _____ a profitable one by improving its service. They are making at least 2 million dollars a month.

(A) turned… away(B) kept… from(C) blown… away (D) changed… into

14. Followers of Darwin’s principles of natural _____ believe that only the fittest can survive.

(A) invitation (B) solution (C) reaction (D) selection

15. I am having a(n) _____ headache. Please give me some strong painkillers.

(A) gliding (B) splitting(C) imaginable (D) inviting

16. “No comment,” was her _____ when I asked for her opinion of the proposal.

(A) memory(B) response(C) amount(D) impression

17. The pop singer was regarded as a representative of the youth of her _____.

(A) trend(B) product(C) environment(D) generation

18. Tens of millions of Christians _____ Christmas trees each year to celebrate the marking of Jesus’ birth.

(A) protect(B) crash (C) deliver(D) decorate

19. I was so nervous during the interview that my mind went _____ when I was asked about my previous job experience.

(A) blank(B) tender(C) breathless(D) worthless

20. The group demonstrated their music talent by using both classic and new hip-hop hits to _____ the crowd.

(A) break down(B) knock out(C) win over(D) show off

21. Some artists, like Van Gogh, had their outstanding early work _____, remaining unrecognized until quite late in their careers.

(A) ignored (B) demonstrated (C) regarded (D) concentrated

22. Feeling guilty because you neglected recycling for the green earth? The Church is giving a chancefor eco-sinners to _____ and find forgiveness.

(A) rescue (B) inspire (C) attack (D) confess

23. According to Greek mythology, the city of Troy was _____ in the Trojan War.

(A) battled (B) destroyed (C) harvested (D) declared

24. The ancient _____ of Egypt developed near the river Nile while China started from the Yellow River.

(A) exhibition (B) civilization (C) evolution (D) destination

25. Time is the best counselor. Somehow time _____ wounds which reasons fail to.

(A) blends (B) melts (C) shields (D) heals

II. Grammar (26~35題，每題1分)

26. Marcie has been very disobedient since her adolescence. It is high time _____ her parents’ advice.

(A) that she followed(B) for her to have followed(C) she follows(D) that she should have followed

27. Thomas has decided to make _____ in the future to lead a better life.

(A) money as much as he can(B) so much money as he can

28. Summer is the season _____ people like to go to the beaches and have sunbath there.

(A) , when(B) , which(C) when(D) which

29. Health is even more important than wealth. You can manage on a small sum of money, but if you _____ your health, you _____ ill.

(A) neglected; might fall(B) had neglected; might fall (C) neglect; may fall(D) should neglect; may have fallen

30. Hundreds of people saw the original four Chinese characters, Da ZhongZhi Zheng, _____ from the white arch on December 7th, 2007.

(A) remove (B) to remove (C) removing (D) removed

31. It is not wise to spend _____ money you have at hand at one time.

(A) which (B) any part (C) everything (D) whatever

32. Please tell the visitors not to touch any object in the house unless _____.

(A) be invited(B) invited(C) you invited(D) inviting

33. _____ tastes the cake will realize why people are crazy about this local delicacy.

(A) Who(B) Anyone(C) When one(D) Whoever

34. Not until President Lincoln declared the last Thursday in November as Thanksgiving _____ a national holiday.

(A) that it became (B) did it become (C) it had become (D) to become

35. Knowing their son’s sex tendency, the parents had a hard time ______their mood.

(A) that they can adjust (B) to adjust (C) adjusting (D) of adjusting

III. Cloze (36~60題，每題1分)

(1)

I was once waiting to speaking at a sales conference when the year’s awards were being given to the outstanding salespeople. One woman, who had performed spectacularly that year, gave all the ___36___ to her sales manager. As she stood before a crowd of 3000 people, ___37___ the award for best producer of the year, she recalled the slump she ___38___ in two years previously. The future had looked so bleak that she was ready to resign. But the manager kept persuading her that she had not tried long enough, ___39___ she would not have been hired ___40___ unusual potential in her. Her voice cracked as she related that story. Then she made this insightful remark: “For all those months when I wanted to quit and didn’t think I had any future, Joan believed in me more than I believed myself. She wanted me to succeed even more than I did.”

36. (A) dependence(B) philosophy(C) secret(D) credit

37. (A) clutched(B) whom she clutched(C) clutching(D) to clutch

38. (A) was being(B) had been (C) would have been (D) would be

39. (A) even if(B) which (C)×(D)and that

40. (A) had there not been(B) if there were not (C) when there was not (D) though there had not been

(2)

Signs come in different shapes, sizes, and colors. Generally speaking, a sign’s shape and color will tell you what kind of sign it is. ___41___, some signs are in the shape of a red circle. These often mean that you must not do something, such as having a right turn or stopping your car there. More often than not, there may be a symbol on the sign ___42___ a diagonal line going through it. A sign like this , for instance, means smoking is not allowed. Different countries may use colors in different ways, ___43___. In Britain, signs in blue circles usually tell you what you must do. ___44___ along a road, you may see a blue circle with a white arrow pointing left. This means that you have to turn left at this point. In the US and Canada, on the other hand, blue signs often ___45___ services. For example, a sign with a blue background may contain a symbol of a gas pump. Seeing the sign, then you know there is a gas station just ahead.

41. (A) As a result(B) In addition(C) In fact(D) For example

42. (A) with(B) for(C) in(D) under

43. (A) however(B) indeed(C) fortunately(D) eventually

44. (A) To drive(B) Driving(C) Driven(D) Having driven

45. (A) provide(B) include(C) indicate(D) mention

(3)

In youth days, we look forward with bright anticipation to the time when we will be full grown and can take our place in the business affairs of life. To the ambitious child, time ___46___ wearily on. Chafing under home government and peeved by little quarrels with brothers and sisters, he looks out in the great wild world with a longing heart and mind. To him time moves as slowly as though ___47___ by old oxen, when alas! He awakens, like one who has overslept in the morning, and ___48___ himself a middle-aged man. Noiselessly and silently ___49___ the snow fell in the night, so age had come upon him, and now he rubs his eyes, looks ___50___, and wonders where the days and years have gone.

46. (A) slows (B) fleets (C) drags (D) speeds

47. (A) is drawn (B) drew (C) drawing (D) drawn

48. (A) discovers (B) finds (C) thinks of (D) looks for

49. (A) as (B) whereas (C) where (D) but

50. (A) beneath (B) beyond (C) forward (D) backward

(4)

If you haven’t been to the Icehotel in Sweden, take your family to this unique igloo—the world’s first and largest hotel made completely ___51___ice and snow!

Constructed from over 10,000 tons of crystal-clear ice ___52___ from the river, along with 30,000 tons of sparkling snow, the Icehotelis a marvel in itself, and draws visitors from every corner of the world to ___53___ at its amazing beauty. The complex not only includes over 60 winter-wonderland hotel rooms, ___54___a reception area, an ice-art exhibition gallery, and the world-famous Ice Bar.

But the most important part of the tour is in and around Jukkasjärvi___55___tourists will enjoy the combination of the Icehotel and the Same culture. It is an unforgettable experience that cannot be explained in words. You just have to try it yourself!

51.(A) from (B) in(C) with(D) of

52.(A) gather(B) gathering(C) gathered(D) to gather

53. (A) wonder(B) wander(C) overlook(D) conquer

54. (A) also(B) but(C) and(D) as well as

55.(A) which(B) , which(C) where(D) , where

(5)

The Oscar-winning actress, Angelina Jolie, was no stranger to the film industry. At age 11, she attended the Lee Strasberg Theater Institute and was soon ___56___. However, she was turned down for several modeling and acting roles because of her figure too skinny and lips too big. She became popular by taking on the title role in the “Lara Croft” series. When the film was released, critics were unimpressed with the final product, but critical acclaim ___57___ of the movie. The public paid $275 million for theater tickets to see Jolie portray the adventuresome Lara Croft.

The filming of the “Lara Croft” series took place in Cambodia. While her eyes were opened to the hardship and poverty the Cambodians face, Jolie decided to be involved in international charity projects. In 2002, she ___58___ a refugee Cambodian boy named Maddox; in 2005, Zahara from Ethiopia and Pax from Vietnam. She wants her home to represent to the world that lovecan ___59___.

Often appearing on many “most beautiful women” lists, Angelina Jolie’s true beauty comes not only from her exotic good looks but also from her heart of ___60___.

56. (A) playing by her own rules (B) bitten by the acting bug

57. (A) wasn’t the point (B) didn’t count (C) spared the effort (D) saved the trouble

58. (A) adept (B) adapted (C) adopted (D) adequate

59. (A) transcend regions and races (B) symbolize the bitter truth

60. (A) humanity (B) humanitarian (C) humanistic (D) human

IV. Reading Comprehension (61~80題，每題2分)

(1)

My “last straw” moment was shopping for a dress to wear to my daughter’s high school graduation. I thought, “OK, a size 16 should fit,” but to my horror, I could only fit into a size 20. In clothes that big, the choices are limited and I was forced to buy something I didn’t even like, just because it fit.

Being overweight most of my adult life, I always felt self conscious and had very little self-esteem. Wearing a dress I didn’t like to such an important event was enough to make me look for help.

Thankfully, a friend recently started attending Weight Watchers meetings, and I noticed her steady progress. I fear if she had not inspired me, I might never have made it to that first meeting. I was completely convinced that I could lose weight on my own. I certainly didn’t think I needed to pay someone to tell me how to eat. Her success inspired me to give it a try. I joined Weight Watchers meetings and started following the POINTS® Weight-Loss System.

The following are the tips I learned at the meetings which help control my weight:

1. Order a salad before a meal (dressing on the side) and you won’t eat as much of the entrée.

2. Split meals whenever possible, or take half home to enjoy the next day.

3. Have healthy snacks and water in your purse, car and desk at all times.

4. Label every food item in the kitchen and refrigerator with the POINTS value and portion size.

5. Chew gum to satisfy a sweet tooth between meals.

6. When dining out, check the menu online so you can plan your meal and stay on plan.

7. Eat treats like ice cream, pudding or Jell-O with a baby spoon; it gives you more bites to enjoy longer.

61. How did the writer lose her weight finally?

(A) She totally depended on her own strong will and made it in the long run.

(B) A friend of hers told her to exercise every day and she took the advice.

(D) She could do nothing but turn to doctors for help and take some medicine.

62. Which of the following tips is NOT mentioned by the writer?

(A) Enjoy ice cream to the fullest.

(B) Replace sweets with chewing gums.

(D) Keep a bottle of water handy.

63. What made the writer so resolute in losing weight?

(A) She was not allowed to attend Weight Watchers meetings.

(B) She usually made a fool of herself because of her obesity.

(D) Her spouse loved her so much that she wanted to reward him.

64. We may read this article in a _____.

(A) science journal(B) chef’s recipe (C) literature periodical(D) health magazine

(2)

The Sheriff of Nottingham sighed. He looked at me sadly. “Willy, I fear there has been another robbery,” he said, “and the King will want to know why.”

I was only a page, but I felt proud when the Sheriff talked to me about his troubles. I unfolded his napkin and asked, “My lord, when did this crime take place?”

“It was yesterday, as the taxes were taken by wagon out of the gates of the city. This thief of the forest took all the money!” Now the Sheriff looked worried. “The King will want his money, whether it has been collected already or not. He may ask everyone to pay their taxes again. Many cannot afford to do that.”

I nodded, trying to look wise and grown-up. “Maybe you could ask the King for mercy, my lord,”I said.

The Sheriff sighed again, though he tried to smile at me. “I could, Willy. I could try. But the King is angry that I have not been able to catch this thief. If only Sherwood Forest were not so large! It is as if he simply disappears in the woods.”

“Some people in town are saying that this thief gives the money back to them,” I told my master.

“I know, Willy, I know. But he does not give back nearly as much as he takes. We have proof of that. This thief grows rich, and the people grow only a little less poor.”

“Still,” I answered, as I served the Sheriff some soup, “the stories have made this thief well-liked. People may hope that he will give them back these taxes, too.”

Now the Sheriff’s face looked stern. “Those taxes belong to our king,” he said. “That is the law. Good people obey the laws. They know that this robber must be stopped. I am sure they do.”

I silently spooned some of the game pie onto a plate. I knew better. The stories were more powerful than my master would admit. The thief from the forest was using these tales to make himself harder to catch. I feared that very few people in town would help my master and his soldiers in the task that lay ahead of them.

65. Who is telling the story?

(A) Willy, a page.(B) A thief in the forest.(C) A soldier of the King.(D) The sheriff of Nottingham.

66. What is the sheriff’s main problem in this story?

(A) He needs to hire people to catch the thief.

(B) He needs to pay his own taxes to the King.

(D) He needs to make sure people know the truth about the thief.

67. How is this story different from a story told from Robin Hood’s point of view?

(A) The story points out that Robin Hood was very popular.

(B) The story shows that Robin Hood was robbing people of money.

(D) The story shows the trouble that Robin Hood was making for law-abiding people.

68. What does Willy understand that his master, the Sheriff, does not?

(A) That Robin Hood is really a good person.

(B) That Robin Hood is using the forest as a place to hide.

I. Vocabulary, Idioms and Phrases (1 25題 每題1分)

I. Vocabulary, Idioms and Phrases (1 25題每題1分)