2.Graham Was Busy Planting Seeds in His Garden

A. Vocabulary請以本課單字作答。30%

1.Of all ocean creatures, Sid finds the squid the most interesting.

2.Graham was busy planting seeds in his garden.

3.Tom’s stomach hurt after he ate the spicy food.

4.The local company made swift progress and soon expanded overseas.

5.Many Middle Eastern countries have a lot of wealth because of their oil reserves.

6.Please hold off on sending the email until tomorrow.

B. Cloze Test 35%

Jimmy, Tom, Lucy, and Lucas are walking near Di Hua Street, talking about what they will do for Chinese New Year. Tom can’t wait 1 Lucy’s mother’s delicious food. Lucy reminds them that they should buy some snacks as well. After all, Chinese people never 2 food during the holidays. Lucy wants to 3 some watermelon seeds. They go off to find some things to eat.

After they are done shopping, the friends head to Lucy’s home. They sit down at the table and start eating right away. First, they have hot pot, which 4 family reunions. They have some other delicious dishes as well. Then Lucy suggests that they play cards 5 midnight.

1.(A) eat(B)to eat

2.(A) pinch(B)ignore

3.(A) consist of (B) dive into

(C)munch on(D) pass by

4.(A) takes no sides(B) suffers from

5.(A)until(B)for

C. Reading Comprehension 15%

Chinese New Year is a happy time for families in China, as parents, children, and grandchildren are reunited for a few days. But Chinese New Year in China also means the largest movement of people in the world. In 2009, about 188 million people traveled by train in China during the holiday. This caused a lot of problems at crowded train stations. There was also the problem of railway employees selling large amounts of tickets to people who would then sell those tickets to others at a higher price. This made travelers very angry. So, the government took action, and made sure railway employees could not carry cash or cell phones into their offices. They hoped this would prevent them from communicating with those who wanted to buy large amounts of tickets and sell them at unfair prices.

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1.What is this article mainly about?

(A)How to behave during Chinese New Year.

(B)Chinese New Year traditions.

(C)Travel difficulties during Chinese New Year.

(D)What to do during Chinese New Year.

2.What is true during Chinese New Year in China?

(A)Lots of people have to work during the holiday.

(B)Many people travel by train to get home.

(C)No one goes anywhere during the holiday.

(D)Train tickets get cheaper during Chinese New Year.

3.Why did people want to buy a large number of train tickets?

(A)To sell them to others at a higher price.

(B)To give them away to friends.

(C)To sell them at a discount.

(D)To keep them for themselves.

D. Translation 20%

1.街道對面開了家新餐廳，才說到餐廳我就餓了。

A new restaurant just opened across the street. And speakingofrestaurants, I’m feeling hungry.

2.布萊恩感到疲倦因為昨晚他熬夜到了凌晨。

Bryan is tired because he stayedup past midnight last night.

A. Vocabulary請以本課單字作答。30%

1.John went outside to gather some vegetables from his garden.

2.Dave’s health worsened, so he had to stay home from school.

3.Sometimes Jen feeds her dog human food.

4.Nancy didn’t hear the doorbell ring because she was asleep.

5.Taylorfolded his clothes before putting them in the closet.

6.Bob instructed his son on how to tie his shoes.

B. Cloze Test 35%

Every year during Chinese New Year, we eat many special foods. One such food is dumplings that 1 pieces of gold. But why do we eat these at this time? Legend has it that long ago in China, a man lived with his 2 mother. He wanted her to be healthy, but didn’t know how to help her. Then a god appeared in his dream 3 New Year’s Eve. The god told him to feed her dumplings that looked like pieces of gold. The man woke up 4 if he should believe what he heard in his dream. But he decided to try anyway. He fed his mother dumplings the next day. Just 5 the god said, she became healthy again.

1.(A) ignore(B) awake

(C)resemble(D) worry

2.(A) dead(B)dying

3.(A) in(B) at

4.(A) not to know(B) not knowing

5.(A)as(B) while

C. Reading Comprehension 15%

Chinese New Year is here again, and this time we are welcoming the year of the rabbit. What kind of year can we expect? Unfortunately, many experts aren’t predicting a good year. This is because, according to Chinese beliefs, this year is the year of the wood rabbit. 2011 is a metal year, and wood usually acts against metal. So, there will likely be some troubles carried over from the year of the tiger. But that doesn’t mean there won’t be any opportunities in 2011. Every year will have its ups and downs. All we can do is be prepared and take things as they come. Remember that the rabbit is considered one of the luckiest signs. So stay positive, and keep working hard.

1.What is predicted for 2011 in the passage?

(A)This will be the worst year of all time.

(B)It will be the best year ever.

(C)It will likely be a tough year.

(D)This will be an easy year.

2.What is the best description of this passage?

(A)It is about what happened in the past.

(B)It tells what might happen this year.

(C)It talks mostly about wild rabbits.

(D)It focuses on 2010.

3.What advice does the passage give?

(A)Think good thoughts and work hard.

(B)Avoid traveling in 2011.

(C)Make as many friends as possible.

(D)Open a new business this year.

D. Translation 20%

1.克里斯受傷了，但是他很快就會好起來的。

Chris is sick now but he will getbettersoon.

2.丹總被認為是一個值得信賴的人。

Dan has always beenregardedas a reliable person.

A. Vocabulary 24%

1.Details of the politician’s dirty deals were leaked to the newspapers.

2.There was some controversy about whether the ball had gone into the goal or not.

3.Jenna loves the spotlight and loves being on stage in front of others.

B. Cloze Test 40%

WikiLeaks has been thrown into the international spotlight for sharing secret files about relations between North Korea and China. A recent “leak” 1 sensitive information detailing China’s frustration with their North Korean allies, and it hasposed a potential threat to peace in Asia. Australian-born WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange says WikiLeaks is an organization that 2 publish secret documents, bringing awareness of government actions 3 the public. This website has created much controversy. Critics say information released by WikiLeaks challenges governments’ powers and endangers the lives of innocent people. Assange has come 4 attack as his organization has been labeled a “terrorist group.” Nations and large companies want him 5 , saying they have a right to privacy.

1.(A)disclosed(B)endangered

2.(A) aims for(B)for aims

3.(A) at(B) for

4.(A) to(B)under

5.(A) silencing(B)to silence

C. Reading Comprehension 36%

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was born in Australia in 1971. From a young age, he was interested in the secrecy of information. At the age of sixteen, he became a hacker, a person who uses computers to access secret information. In his group, he made three rules: don’t damage computer systems you break into; don’t change information in those systems; and share information.”As he aged, he continued working with computers, created software, and wrote books about hacking. Possibly inspired by his ability to get secret information and a feeling of duty to share what he found, Assange created WikiLeaks. To Assange, WikiLeaks is a way to share information he feels the public has a right to know about. But it remains to be seen if the effect his organization has will be positive.

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1.Which of the following was one of Assange’s rules?

(A)Take only important information.

(B)Don’t get into trouble.

(C)Don’t damage computers.

(D)All of the above.

2.What did Assange do at age sixteen?

(A)He entered college.

(B)He founded WikiLeaks.

(C)He wrote software programs and books.

(D)He began hacking computers.

3.What probably prompted Assange to start WikiLeaks?

(A)He hoped to gain wealth from it.

(B)His like of secret information.

(C)He wanted revenge on a company.

(D)He needed to find a job.

4.What is implied in the last sentence?

(A)Everyone agrees that WikiLeaks is a good organization.

(B)Some feel that WikiLeaks may cause harm.

(C)Everyone views Assange and WikiLeaks as a threat.

(D)All of the above.

A. Vocabulary 40%

1.Jane dislikes cold weather, so winter is her least favorite season.

2.The storm was so bad that it’s a wonder the plane was able to arrive safely.

3.Tall people tend to be better at basketball than short people.

4.The teacher assigned Robert to the desk in the front of the class.

5.In science class, Fred learned about the natural cycle of life.

B. Cloze Test 40%

According to the Chinese calendar, this year is the year of the rabbit. It’s believed that people born in this year share many things 1 this animal. For instance, people who are born during this year 2 elegant and curious about the world. Generally, they are able to get 3 well with others.

Rabbits also try to avoid 4 as much as they can. When 5 with a problem, they usually approach it very carefully. They are very comfortable in environments they are used to, such as their homes or some other familiar place. Chinese people born in the year of the rabbit hope they will be lucky this year and avoid serious problems.

1.(A) in(B)with

2.(A) are said to be(B) are said being

3.(A) alone(B) among

(C)along(D) about

4.(A) wonder(B) trait

5.(A)faced(B) face

C. Reading Comprehension 20%

One of the 12 animals of the Chinese calendar, rabbits are often thought of as cute, playful animals. Who couldn’t love one of those creatures after seeing their long ears and white tails? Well, in New Zealand and Australia, possibly no animal does more damage than the rabbit.

For most of history, there were no rabbits in either country. But Europeans living there brought them to those lands in the 1800s. Because rabbits produce lots of babies in a short time, their population expanded extremely quickly. These animals cause major damage to plants in the wild and on farms. The governments of both countries claim rabbits’ actions cost them millions of dollars every year. Both governments strongly encourage people to kill rabbits if they get the chance.

1.Why do people in New Zealand and Australia not like rabbits?

(A)Rabbits often kill other animals.

(B)Rabbits eat too many plants.

(C)They don’t like how rabbits taste.

(D)Rabbits destroy people’s homes.

2.Which of the following is NOT true about rabbits in the article?

(A)They came toAustralia in the 19th century.

(B)They were brought by Europeans.

(C)They have created a lot of trouble.

(D)They are popular pets in New Zealand.

A. Vocabulary請以本課單字作答。30%

1.Unfortunately, the house was destroyed by the typhoon.

2.Christians go to church to worship god.

3.Mark says his ancestors came to America from Europe.

4.The comedy was very lighthearted and funny.

5.After failing the test, Jimmy was very upset.

6.Getting lost in the forest would be downright scary.

B. Cloze Test 35%

There are many interesting traditions people follow during the New Year’s holiday. Customs 1 wearing red during Chinese New Year are just one of them. But there are other traditions in other parts of the world. In Bolivia, 2 people buy yellow underwear before the New Year. They believe wearing this underwear will bring them good luck.

In Denmark, people actually throw dishes at each other’s doors. But, strangely, the more broken dishes people find at their front door, 3 . This means they have lots of friends. And in Russia, divers spend New Year’s Eve 4 the bottom of the frozen Baikal Lake. These practices might seem a bit odd, but 5 you choose to celebrate, be sure to spend the time with those you love.

1.(A) for instance (B) such like

2.(A) single(B) mythical

3.(A)the happiest they are

(B)the happiest are they

(D)the happier they are

4.(A) in(B) to

5.(A) whichever(B) whenever

C. Reading Comprehension 15%

In Burma, the New Year is celebrated with a three-day festival. During this time, buildings and temples are washed. People also splash each other with water. This is to welcome the heavy rains that come around this time of year. People also pray, and do good deeds for one another.

The Burmese New Year usually falls sometime around April 16th of each year. Everyone is supposed to get wet, as water is seen as a way to clean the soul. By getting wet, people can start the New Year fresh. A similar tradition takes place in Thailand, where people shoot water at each other with water guns. Tourists are also welcome to take part in this tradition, and many really enjoy the fun spirit.

1.What is this passage mainly about?

(A)Heavy rains that affect Burma.

(B)How to pray in a temple.

(C)New Year’s celebrations in Burma.

(D)Water cleansing the soul.

2.In the passage, what is everyone supposed to do during New Year’s celebrations?

(A)They are supposed to go home.

(B)They are supposed to get wet.

(C)They are supposed to save water.

(D)They are supposed to go to Thailand.

3.What is mentioned about Thailand?

(A)Tourists take part in celebrations there.

(B)New Year’s celebrations are not for tourists.

(C)The country shuts down for New Year.

(D)The New Year is a very serious time.

D. Translation 20%

1.智慧與策略是西洋棋的核心。

Intelligence and strategy are attheheartof the game of chess.

2.這場演唱會將在市中心的足球場舉行。

The concert will takeplace at the soccer stadium downtown.

A. Vocabulary請以本課單字作答。30%

1.The lights from the airplane glow in the dark of the night.

2.I heard many screams from my friends while we were watching the scary movie.

3.During the war, one country tried to take over land the other country controlled.

4.The criminal who stole money from the old man was captured by the police.

5.Andy is a brilliant student who gets perfect scores on all his exams.

6.The secret box is buried in the backyard.

B. Cloze Test 35%

The new movie The Green Hornet centers around the life of Britt. Britt lives a 1 life until his father, a famous publisher, dies. He 2 the family business and decides to change his ways. He soon meets Kato, one of his father’s 3. Kato has created many cool devices, which leaves Britt in awe. With Kato’s help, Britt becomes the Green Hornet and they plan to make the world safer.

Britt and Kato know their fight 4 crime is worth the efforts and risks involved. But they need to be careful, 5 a crime boss is planning to get rid of the Green Hornet. To see if the two heroes can succeed, catch The Green Hornet in theaters.

1.(A) party-filling(B)party-filled

2.(A) hunts down(B) fights against

(C)takes over(D) checks out

3.(A) firework(B) gadget

(C)employees(D) hornet

4.(A) from(B)against

(C)for(D) about

5.(A) while(B) which

C. Reading Comprehension 15%

The actor who plays Britt in The Green Hornet isCanadian actor called Seth Rogen. Rogen has been in a lot of successful movies recently, with most of them being funny films. But his role in the new film is quite different. Rogen rarely acts in action movies. Also, in some of his earlier films, his characters were often a bit fat. To prepare for the new movie, Rogen lost a large amount of weight. He looks much different than he did before. You can’t say he doesn’t take his job seriously.

In addition to acting, Rogen often writes the scripts to movies. In fact, he wrote the script for The Green Hornet. So whether you like or hate the new movie, it will largely depend on how good a job Rogen did!

1.What has Seth Rogen mostly done in the past?

(A)Helped other actors lose weight.

(B)Written things about The Green Hornet.

(C)Played characters in funny films.

(D)Thought acting wasn’t very serious.

2.Which of the following is TRUE about The Green Hornet?

(A)The main character is quite fat.

(B)Seth Rogen wrote its script.

(C)It is a very silly movie.

(D)It is Seth Rogen’s first film.

3.What is this article mainly about?

(A)An actor in The Green Hornet.

(B)The script of The Green Hornet.

(C)When The Green Hornet will start.

(D)Who is in The Green Hornet.

D. Translation 20%

1.注意一下那家餐廳，我想我們快到了。

Keepaneyeoutfor the restaurant, as I think we are getting near it.

2.我們快速地離開那間老房舍，因為害怕它會倒榻。

We quickly left the old building because we were afraid that it was going to cavein.

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