國立台灣師大附中103學年度第一學期
高二假期作業考試英文科試題
第一部分:Live Interactive English (July & August Issues)
I. Vocabulary Questions: 40%
1.It’s obvious that Fran is a(n) ____ student. She always gets the best grades.
(A)minimum(B)physical
(C)intelligent(D)multiple
2.William listened as his boss ____ everyone of the company’s new rules.
(A)persuaded(B)informed
(C)responded(D)impressed
3.Suffering from floods, the country made a(n) ____ for international help.
(A)mercy(B)universe
(C)advantage(D)request
4.On weekends, Mark dresses like a clown to ____ children at the hospital.
(A)entertain(B)insult
(C)feast(D)scold
5.The butterfly my brother showed me was a rare ____ that I’d never seen.
(A)cue(B)instinct
(C)strategy(D)species
6.This old church has stood for ____; now it’s a national treasure.
(A)campaigns(B)imitations
(C)generations(D)formulas
7.People screamed as the ____ monster appeared on the screen.
(A)guilty(B)acceptable
(C)terrifying(D)innocent
8.Children always show ____ to going to the doctor or dentist.
(A)technology(B)resistance
(C)engineering(D)loyalty
9.A number of ships have been sent into space to ____ different planets.
(A)explore(B)withdraw
(C)float(D)bloom
10.I gave a(n) ____ of my lunch to my friend because she forgot hers.
(A)ingredient(B)discovery
(C)discount(D)portion
11.This tea has a special ____ that makes the drinker sleepy.
(A)childhood(B)property
(C)adventure(D)barrier
12.The dog was behaving badly, so it will ____ outside for the night.
(A)float(B)remain
(C)interrupt(D)contain
13.It’s been quite a few ____ since the famous singer passed away.
(A)carriages(B)heavens
(C)decades(D)pavements
14.It is rumored that there is a ghost in that old house, but no one has ____ seen it.
(A)gradually(B)properly
(C)optimistically (D)actually
15.The doctor ____ that my father cut out coffee to help with his sleeping
problems.
(A)appreciated(B)suggested
(C)staged(D)tipped
16.Janet was ____ when she learned that her efforts didn’t pay off.
(A)appreciated(B)frustrated
(C)solved(D)interrupted
17.We can ____ without words by using gestures or facial expressions.
(A)communicate(B)achieve
(C)adopt(D)export
18.My father owned a company, and I helped him ____ it after I graduated from school.
(A)stage(B)manage
(C)pursue(D)solve
19.Ken’s mother’s support gave him ____ to face all the difficulties ahead.
(A)strength(B)budget
(C)passion (D)exhibition
20.People wonder if the peace agreement can bring an end to years of ____.
(A)conflict(B)advice
(C)electricity(D)industry
II. Cloze Test: 20%
Acting may seem simple, but there’s actually a lot to it. __21__ learning dialogue and performing physical gestures, actors must also convey real emotions and convince audiences that they are really that character. It takes talent to act well. __22__ popular belief, this talent can be developed. Some attend school to learn techniques and practice using their imagination or experiences to play a role. __23__ participate in drama clubs and theater societies. Actors find themselves constantly __24__ with others. This is where having an outgoing personality is helpful. Another quality actors must have is determination. The profession is incredibly competitive and most people are rejected __25__ times before getting a role. Many start small, acting in school plays or community productions. This grants actors the experience needed to get noticed by Hollywood.
21.(A) Apart from (B) Without
(C) Instead of(D)Unlike
22.(A) In addition to (B) Thanks to
(C) Contrary to(D)With regard to
23.(A) The other (B) Other
(C) Another(D) Others
24.(A) evaluating (B) arousing
(C) bargaining(D) interacting
25.(A) initial (B) multiple
(C) minimum(D) native
Hunger marketing is a strategy that takes advantage of the laws of supply and demand. First, a company like Apple launches a promotional campaign to create interest in a product pre-release, __26__ the next iPhone. __27__, they artificially increase demand by limiting supply. The strategy can create panic buying, leading to __28__ sales. Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi also employs this method. Sharing many of the functions but sold at less than half the price of iPhones, Xiaomi’s products have been called cheap iPhone imitations. __29__, Xiaomi’s 1S model sold 200,000 units in half an hour, and the 3s sold out within two minutes. Hunger marketing can backfire, though. It builds up expectations. In Xiaomi’s case, there have been complaints by __30__ about the low quality of their products.
26.(A) as for (B) but for
(C) such as(D)and yet
27.(A) However (B) Luckily
(C) Next(D) Overall
28.(A) significant (B) intelligent
(C) guilty(D) permanent
29.(A) Nevertheless (B) Therefore
(C) Otherwise(D) Moreover
30.(A) containers (B) consumers
(C) anxieties(D) advantages
Stephen Sutton was diagnosed with cancer at age 15. Instead of feeling sorry for himself, he decided to seize the day and live every second to the fullest. __31__, he accomplished more in a few years than many could in a lifetime. His disease was incurable, and doctors suggested he __32__ a year off from school. Instead, Sutton continued studying, receiving __33__ grades. Two years after the diagnosis, Sutton created a bucket list. His goals ranged __34__ skydiving __34__ hugging a huge animal. He also wanted to play drums in front of a crowd and throw a party. Though he didn’t manage to __35__ every item on his list, Sutton did accomplish the first item: raising money for the Teenage Cancer Trust. His target was £10,000 at first. His passion drew worldwide attention, and he raised over £3 million in just a few months.
31.(A)On the contrary(B)As a result
(C)Nevertheless(D)In other words
32.(A)to take(B)took
(C)taking(D)take
33.(A)impressive(B)available
(C)historical(D)original
34.(A)like / and(B)as / as
(C)from / to(D)not only / but also
35.(A)check off(B)figure out
(C)look for(D)turn into
In Animal Planet’s World’s Deadliest Towns, animal behavior expert Dave Salmoni tries to figure out why animals attack humans in certain areas. First, Salmoni travels to Sipchu in the northeastern corner of India. People in this village have been locked in battle with elephants __36__ they gradually took over the elephants’ land. __37__ peaceful herbivores, human remains were actually found inside one female elephant killed by villagers. Salmoni must discover __38__ peace can be reached before the situation worsens. Next, Salmoni visits a village on Zambia’s Zambezi River, where hippos have already killed an __39__ family of nine. The hippos also keep __40__ boats that children use to get to school every day. How does Salmoni solve these human-animal issues? You’ll have to watch the show to find out.
36.(A)ever since(B)even though
(C)no wonder(D)now that
37.(A)Accurately(B)Frequently
(C)Normally(D)Properly
38.(A)when(B)why
(C)what(D)how
39.(A)optimistic(B)entire
(C)amazing(D)available
40.(A)cheering up(B)getting rid of
(C)tipping over(D)setting out to
第二部分: The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane: 40%
- What is Edward Tulane made of?
(A)Wood.(B) Plastic.(C) Wool.(D) China.
- What color were Edward’s eyes?
(A)Red.(B) Black.(C) Green.(D) Blue.
- What makes Edward Tulane feel comfort at night?
(A)Music.(B) Starlight.(C)Songs of winds.(D) Sounds of waves.
- Which answer best describes Edward in the beginning of the story?
(A)Kind and a great listener.
(B) Full of himself and snotty.
(B)Grateful to live with a little girl who loved him
(C)Having a poor sense of fashion.
- How did the princess in Pellegrina’s story feel about others?
(A)She loved all her countrymen.
(B)She didn’t love anybody.
(C)She was cruel to poor people.
(D)She only loved her family.
- In Pellegrina’s story, what did the witch do to the princess?
(A)She tortured her to death.
(B)She killed her with a curse.
(C)She turned her into a rabbit.
(D)She turned her into a warthog.
- What did Martin and Amos do to Edward?
(A)They tore him apart.(B) They threw him into a dump.
(C)They tossed him into the ocean.(D) They broke him into pieces.
- Why did Edward keep his eyes open as he sank through the water?
(A)Because his eyes were out of order.
(B)Because he wanted to see what it was like under the water.
(C)Because his eyes were painted on.
(D)Because the sea water stung his eyes.
- What saved Edward from the bottom of the ocean floor?
(A)A storm.(B) A fishing net.(C) A whale.(D) A tsunami.
- What did Nellie name Edward?
(A)Sally(B) Shirley(C) Susannah(D) Samantha
- Edward finally figured out why he was a disappointment to Pellegrina. Why was that?
(A)He was not a real rabbit.(B) He only loved himself.
(C) He didn’t listen to her advice.(D) He didn’t find his way back.
- The dog that saved Edward was ______.
(A)Lucky(B) Lucy(C) Luke(D) Luna
- What was the talent of Bull, the hobo who took in Edward?
(A)Dancing.(B) Singing.
(C) Playing the violin.(D) Playing the flute.
- What materials did Bull use to make Edward some new clothes?
(A)An old blanket and straw(B) An old hat and handkerchiefs
(C)An old sweater(D) Raccoon fur
- Whenever a new hobo or tramp would meet Edward, what would they do?
(A)They would whisper to him and tell him the names of their children.
(B)They would shakes hands with him and hold him in their arms.
(C)They would take him in their arms and dance with him.
(D)They would reveal to him the crimes they had committed.
- What happened to Sarah Ruth?
(A)She was adopted.(B) She went blind.
(C)She died.(D) She became a maid.
- What was Bryce’s plan for Edward?
(A)To make Edward a dancing rabbit.
(B) To buy Edward a new dress.
(C) To travel around with Edward.
(D) To look for a new owner for Edward.
- What did Bryce promise the doll maker?
(A)To pay him back.
(B)To give up Edward forever so that he could be fixed.
(C)To work in his shop till Edward was fixed.
(D)He didn’t make any promise.
- “Someone will come…Someone will come…someone will come” is what Edward repeated to himself year after year at the doll shop. Then one day, a little girl grabbed him and cradled Edward in her arms. The story didn’t really tell you, but who was this girl?
(A)Nellie’s daughter(B) Lolly’s daughter
(C)Abilene’s daughter(D) Pellegrina’s daughter
60. What is the message the book wants to convey?
(A) To love is to be loved.
(B) The squeaky wheel gets the grease.
(C) All good things must come to an end.
(D) There is always a calm before a storm.