I. Listening Comprehension Test: 15%

國立師範大學附屬高級中學九十三學年度第一學期

第一次期中考試英文科

I. Listening comprehension test: 15%

A. Listen to the following dialogues and answer the questions. Each dialogue will be read only ONCE.

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(A) He wants to practice English with Julie. (B) He wants to make his English better.

(A) The couple will buy some blue jeans.

(B) The man likes the red one better.

(D) The woman suggests the man buy the blue one.

(A) He didn’t like dancing with Jenny. (B) He had a good time.

(A) She thinks he is smart enough to pass the exams.

(B) She is afraid the boy won’t be able to finish his homework.

(D) She doesn’t think he has a positive attitude toward his studies.

(A) Because she wants her car when she gets to California.

(B) Because she is scared of air crashes.

(D) Because she has plenty of time.

B. Listen to the following two passages and answer the questions. Each passage will be read TWICE.

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Passage A

(A) Groundhog Day falls on February 22nd.

(B) A groundhog is a small animal with white fur.

(D) There will be two more weeks of winter if the groundhog doesn’t go back to its hole.

Passage B

(A) The doctor. (B) The doctor and the lawyer.

(A) Free. (B) Two hundred dollars.

(A) Eat a lot of vegetables. (B) Go see a doctor.

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(A) Because the doctor invited him to lunch.

(B) Because the doctor didn’t ask for a bill.

(D) Because it was borrowed from the doctor.

II. Cloze: 25% (1% for each)

Many people wonder how others get to speak good English. In fact, successful English learners look for chances to use the 11 , and usually have their own methods for leaning it. 12 , they practice speaking English and make friends with native speakers. In this way, they bring English into their daily life, and English is no more 13 in the textbook only. People who learn English well also love English songs and movies. They not only enjoy the music and story, but also memorize the beautiful words and expressions in them. And when they see or hear some unknown word, they first 14 the meaning of the word. They do not look it up in the dictionary right away. In a word, it takes time and effort to learn English well, but people can achieve some success 15 they want to.

11. (A) communication (B) language (C) knowledge (D) information

12. (A) At first (B) In the end (C) After all (D) For example

13. (A) nothing (B) anything (C) something (D) everything

14. (A) guess (B) change (C) carry (D) understand

15. (A) in order that (B) as long as (C) as soon as (D) even though

Long ago in India there were five blind men. They didn’t know 16 and so, one day, they decided to feel a real one for themselves. Since each of them 17 only a part of the elephant, they could not reach any conclusion. They had an argument because each of them thought he was right. Finally, their friend, who could see, realized 18 . He told them that there was 19 and that they should never jump to conclusions before they knew all the facts. We certainly can learn something from the story 20 in India.

16. (A) what did an elephant look like (B) how did an elephant look like

17. (A) had touched (B) is touching (C) would touch (D) have touched

18. (A) how was it (B) what has happened

19. (A) someone to talk to (B) nothing to argue about

20. (A) took place (B) taken place (C) takes place (D) taking place

There are many good reasons to use credit cards. 21 , they are safe. When you go traveling, you don’t have to carry lots of cash 22 can easily be lost or stolen. For another, they are convenient for making large purchases or 23 goods through the mail. 24 , don’t go crazy when you get a chance to use the plastic money. It’s easy to get credit cards, but it is also easy to have them 25 away.

21. (A) For instance (B) In fact (C) For one thing (D) First

22. (A) that (B) which (C) , which (D) , that

23. (A) ordering (B) to order (C) order (D) to ordering

24. (A) Therefore (B) However (C) Finally (D) Besides

25. (A) take (B) taken (C) to taking (D) took

Halloween, 26 ghosts, skeletons, witches, and other scary images, was seen as a certain ceremony to scare ghosts away from the earth. It was believed that such a festival could 27 to 2000 years ago in ancient Britain and Ireland. In order to drive the ghosts away, people built huge fires and wore costumes 28 animal skins. Nowadays, however, what people do on this day is 29 as lovely or even frightening

characters such as Snow White or mummies. Children especially enjoy this annual activity. They put on their masks and costumes and say “boo” with a loud voice to have people surprised. On the other hand, they may knock at the door from house to house, 30 “trick or treat.” In the meantime, adults tend to bring the kids some fun by giving them goodies or a few coins.

26. (A) located in (B) related to (C) coming up with (D) associating with

27. (A) go forward (B) be dated back (C) take back (D) be traced back

28. (A) made from (B) made of (C) made for (D) made into

29. (A) speak up (B) light up (C) dress up (D) look up

30. (A) saying (B) said (C) and saying (D) and said

Most people agree that 31 choices in life is a good thing. As a result, 32 choices we have,

32 our lives will be. Unfortunately, this may not be true. Studies show that too many choices in our daily life are making us unhappier. If there are many things to 33 , there is more information to think about.

34 we can’t deal with so much information, we become afraid of making a choice, and we always worry that we 35 the wrong choice.

31. (A) having (B) if having (C) have (D) if we have

32. (A) the more / the worse (B) the less / the worse (C) the more / the better (D) the less / the better

33. (A) show off (B) choose from (C) make a difference (D) rock out

34. (A) Although (B) Despite (C) While (D) Since

35. (A) have been made (B) have made (C) are made (D) had made

III. Grammar: 10% (1% for each)

36. The following the players of tomorrow’s game: Brian, Louis, Tim, and Kenny.

(A) is (B) are (C) has (D) have

37. Excuse me. Do you mind down the TV a little bit? The children are sleeping.

(A) to turn (B) turned (C) turning (D) to turning

38. Mrs. Brown has seven children .

(A) to care (B) to look (C) to take care (D) to take care of

39. The teacher told his students on exams.

(A) do not cheat (B) not to cheat (C) not cheating (D) not to cheating

40. He spent too much with his credit card last month that he couldn’t get it off.

(A) pay (B) to pay (C) paid (D) paying

41. I really wish that I had friends, but actually I only have a few.

(A) a great number of (B) much (C) a large amount of (D) a small number of

42. How embarrassing while making a speech in front of the audience.

(A) is it to stammer (B) this is to stammer (C) it is to stammer (D) to stammer it is

43. The surgeon performed the plastic surgery the pop singer became much more attractive.

(A) so successfully that (B) successful so that (C) so successful that (D) too successful to

44. She makes it a rule that all she does right after dinner every day playing the piano.

(A) is practicing (B) are to practice (C) is practice (D) are practicing

45. an excellent university three years later, I have to study as hard as possible now.

(A) Entering (B) To enter (C) Enter (D) To entering

IV. Reading Comprehension: 20% (2% for each)

To master English, one cannot do without an English dictionary. Without it, one will be like a workman without tools and will not be able to function. Furthermore, if a workman’s tools are defective, he will not be able to do a good job. Likewise, if a student doesn’t have a suitable English dictionary, it is hard for him to read, write, and speak well. In my opinion, a good English dictionary should contain most commonly used words and as many practical phrases as possible. It should give each key word clear definitions followed by example sentences so that the reader may know how to use the word properly. If a dictionary can meet such needs, it is without doubt a good dictionary.

46. According to the passage, which of the following may NOT be a must in a good English dictionary?

(A) most commonly used words (B) as many useful phrases as possible

47. According to the passage, what is an English dictionary like?

(A) A workman’s job. (B) A workman’s tools.

Christopher Collin, a 15-year-old Arkansas boy, grew up helping to support his blind mother. He took care of his younger brother and sister and worked a US$20 a week job at a convenience store. The money he earned allowed his family to move out of a trailer and into a house.

Some nights when his mother was depressed or frightened, he would stay up with her until nearly dawn, holding her hand and trying to comfort her.

Now, even though Christopher was struck by a car and killed on Sunday, he will continue to look out for his mother. Sally Collin, 51, received one of her son’s corneas on Thursday which doctor believed could restore the sight of her left eye. “He kept his word,” Mrs. Collin said. “He promised, ‘Momma, I’ll never leave you and I’ll always be your eyes.’”

Six other organs from Christopher’s body--his heart, liver, both kidneys, and both lungs--were given to five other people around the country.

48. How did Christopher help his mother?

(A) He took care of his brother and sister. (B) He got a job.

49. Which of the following statement is TRUE?

(A) Sally Collin received a new kidney.

(B) Sally Collin worked at a convenience store.

(D) Christopher Collin was struck by a car but later recovered miraculously.

50. How did Christopher carry on his promise to his mother after his death?

(A) He gave her part of his eye.

(B) He was as depressed as usual.

(D) He left a large amount of money to her.

51. It can be inferred that .

(A) Christopher was always drunken. (B) Christopher used to live in a trailer.

The word “Halloween” actually has its origins in the Catholic Church. In the 7th century the church celebrated All Saints’ Day in May. Another name for All Saints’ Day was All Hallows’ Eve, which was later shortened to Halloween. In the 10th century the church named November 2nd as All Souls’ Day in memory of all deceased souls. These three holidays come so close together and are so similar that in some countries they tend to merge together.

Today we celebrate Halloween on October 31st and November 1st. It is a time that the crops were harvested to prepare food for the long, dark winter. October 31st also marked the eve of the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain. Samhain was a joyful harvest festival that marked the death of the old year and the beginning of a new one. The lives of Celts were deeply linked with nature. Therefore, the festival also marked the transition from life to death. It was believed that the veil between the worlds of the living and the dead was thinnest, and the living were able to communicate with their deceased loved ones. Of course, if the spirits were able to travel between the worlds on Samhain, so could hostile spirits. To scare these bad spirits away, the Celts carved faces into potatoes and turnips and lit them with candles. They also dressed up in ghoulish costumes and paraded around their neighborhoods.

52. This passage is mainly about .

(A) how people in the United States celebrate Halloween

(B) the argument that Halloween is not a Christian holiday

(D) how the celebration of Halloween got started

53. The name Halloween .

(A) originated in the 7th century (B) was once celebrated in India

54. Judging from the context , the word “deceased” could mean .

(A) dead (B) scary

55. Celts wanted to scare evil spirits away .

(A) by carving faces on pumpkins which were low in price at that time

(B) because evil spirits could take the chance to travel in the world of living