國立新竹高中一〇七學年度第一學期高二英文科期末考試題卷

1. 本次測驗共 4 頁，作答時間為 70 分鐘。請將 1-76 題之最適當的答案劃在答案卡上，77-90 題寫在

7. (A) Common Christmas traditions. (B) The best Christmas gift ideas.
答案卷上。測驗結束時，請將答案卡與答案卷一併繳回。
2. 班級、座號、姓名請務必填寫、劃記清楚，若因資料劃記不清、錯漏而影響讀卡者，扣本次考試總 (C) Unusual Christmas customs. (D) Theories about the origin of Santa.
分 3 分。
8. (A) They are easy for young kids to reach. (B) They can be fun toys for your cat.
3. 非選題請以黑色或藍色原子筆於答案卷上作答，否則該部分將不予計分。
Section 1: Listening (C) They do not need as many decorations. (D) The ornaments are safe from your cat.
Part 1: Best Response Questions (3%)
Listen to the question or statement and choose the best response.

1. (A) Yes. Everyone is on the bus already.

(B) No. I still need to get my backpack.

(C) Of course. The room key is on the desk.
(D) No. The maid will throw my trash away.

2. (A) There’s a good chance I’ll be late.

(B) Today, only one student wasn’t on time.

(C) You will be punished by the teacher.
(D) It’s because I forgot my homework at home.

3. (A) Wow! I can’t believe this table used to be a chair.

(B) Yes. He returned it to the store and got his money back.
(C) I admire his taste. The two pieces match quite well.
(D) No. He decided to buy the chair, not the table.

Part 2: Conversation Questions (3%)

Listen to each conversation and answer the question.

4. (A) He is well-behaved. (B) He should be punished.

(C) He looks mean but is actually nice. (D) He is trying to express something.

5. (A) Give more money to help the woman. (B) Make a dinner for the woman.

(C) Hold the event every year. (D) Start his own business.

6. (A) She saw her favorite actor’s film. (B) She read a man’s life story.

(C) She went hiking as she planned. (D) She met a famous actor in person.

Part 3: Short Talk Questions (2%)

Listen to the following paragraph and answer the questions.

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 Section 2: Reading (A) commodity (B) fertilizer (C) phenomenon (D) equipment
I. Vocabulary Test (14%)
20. In Canada, icy roads are a great _____ to motorists. Most people are unwilling to go out in winter.
9. Donald Trump’s policy agenda, “Zero Tolerance,” is _____, even hostile. Thousands of immigrant children (A) panel (B) peril (C) layer (D) fad
have been separated from their parents at the border.
(A) conservative (B) consistent (C) dynamic (D) aggressive
21. This project is to sustain and _____ research on our aboriginal tribes. It encourages more studies by offering
grants.
10. Jason Mraz’s _____ voice has put numerous fans under his spell. Every time we hear his songs, we can feel (A) expand (B) filter (C) expose (D) assign
his magical voice deep within us.
(A) agreeable (B) magnetic (C) promising (D) influential
22. This is a _____ zone for automobiles. Cars and scooters are not allowed in this area.
(A) critical (B) hilarious (C) restricted (D) fulfilled
11. Ever since my pen pal, Jennifer, lied to me, I am _____ of her motivation and scarcely correspond with her.
(A) suspicious (B) illogical (C) imaginative (D) reluctant II. Grammar Test (8%)
23. After staying on the island alone for years, Ben was finally adjusted _____ loneliness.
12. Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of suffering can the soul be
(A) to tolerate (B) to tolerating (C) tolerate (D) tolerating
strengthened, _____ inspired, and success achieved.
(A) ingredient (B) delight (C) chorus (D) ambition
24. I used _____ trouble _____ myself understood in English in class when I just moved to the US.
(A) to having; to make (B) to having; making (C) to have; to make (D) to have; making
13. At the end of the sports meet, awards were distributed by the principal. Many top athletes in HCHS raised
their trophies and medals in _____.
25. I woke up early _____ realize that it was Sunday and I didn’t have to go to school.
(A) recreation (B) sportsmanship (C) triumph (D) pursuit (A) so as to (B) with an eye to (C) only to (D) enough to

14. Best doctors work in _____ with their colleagues and patients to ensure diagnosis and treatment are correct. 26. Many elders prefer _____ to quiet countryside rather than _____ in noisy cities.
(A) reunion (B) conjunction (C) orphanage (D) promotion (A) to move; stay (B) moving; staying (C) to move; staying (D) moving; to stay

15. The upper class tend to disregard those who are on the sidelines; that is to say, people who live on the _____ 27. The new drug, which seems _____ last year, brings huge benefits to patients with advanced dementia.
of society, particularly the homeless. (A) to invent (B) to be invented (C) to have invented (D) to have been invented
(A) penalty (B) representation (C) margin (D) hardship
28. To Frank, his brother is the only one that is worthy _____.
16. EVA Air is based at Taoyuan International Airport near Taipei. It is Taiwan’s second largest _____ after
(A) to trust (B) of trusting (C) trusting (D) to be trusted
China Airlines.
(A) carrier (B) semi-conductor (C) satellite (D) classification
29. Rita regretted _____ the job offered by an overseas company. She missed the time spent with her friends and
family in Taiwan.
17. Three Mile Island, Chernobyl and Fukushima have made it clear that no one can _____ nuclear safety either (A) take (B) taking (C) to take (D) to taking
in its operations or its disposal.
(A) testify (B) surrender (C) guarantee (D) frown
30. You should not tell Tracy too many private matters, for she _____ to gossip with everyone, even complete
strangers.
18. A head teacher in Burundi has been arrested for trying to _____ himself as a student and sit a national exam (A) anticipates (B) objects (C) is inclined (D) dedicates herself
on another person’s behalf.
(A) revise (B) acquaint (C) enclose (D) disguise III. Cloze Tests (27%)
19. We often waste time unconsciously because it is invisible, intangible and even unnoticeable. However, it is (A) Charlie Chaplin was an iconic figure of the silent-film era. __31__ that he is the greatest comedian the world
viewed as the most precious _____ we have. has yet seen. He developed a classic slapstick character, known as The Tramp, a goofy, comical individual with
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physical comedy oozing out. His films __32__ a wide variety of audiences. He brings joy and laughter to millions
of people. Yet, life was not kind to Chaplin. He was born in a poverty-stricken part of London in 1889. His father
41. (A) Confront (B) To confront (C) Confronting (D) Confronted

died when he was little. His mother filled the role of “the breadwinner” __33__ his father. She sang in a theater to
support the family. But owing to laryngitis, her voice condition grew progressively worse. One night, halfway
42. (A) steered them wrong (B) knew no bounds

through her performance onstage, she lost her voice. As the audience started booing, the manager, who had seen (C) bruised their egos (D) stirred up a discussion
Chaplin perform, suggested that he __34__ the show for his mother. Then Chaplin was too young to understand
what had happened. He neither struggled nor felt terrified when the manager took him __35__ the hand and led
43. (A) in order to (B) in order that (C) for fear of (D) for fear that

him onto the stage. With the orchestra accompanying his performance, Chaplin made his debut on the stage at the
age of five. He lit up the audience in no time, wowing them with his natural __36__ and comedic angle. This
44. (A) Although (B) Because (C) Despite (D) With

episode introduced Charlie Chaplin to the spotlight but meant the end for his mom's singing career and the
decline of her mental condition. If his mom __37__ her voice, her mental health wouldn't have worsened so (C) So many places in the world rely heavily on tourism. __45__, tourism can bring in money and provide jobs
rapidly. In fact, her condition got so bad that Chaplin and his brother were sent away. This childhood, though for the locals, as well as a way of showing off national and local heritage. Unfortunately, tourism can __46__ the
tragic, gave Chaplin an understanding of the needs and hopes of humanity, which he embodied in his comedies. environment, if it is not managed correctly. For instance, a constant flow of foreign visitors __47__ on a tourist
destination can ruin the beauty, uniqueness, and social coherence of the place over time. A close __48__ shows
31. (A) There is no arguing (B) There is arguing (C) What is not argued (D) What is argued that the march of tourism can also cause grave environmental damage like air and water pollution. Even if the
32. (A) explode with (B) fade out (C) make fun of (D) cater to surroundings remain __49__, local traditions that have a rich cultural heritage are reduced to wearing costumes
33. (A) in preference to (B) in place of (C) in chaos with (D) at home with and putting on acts for tourists in return for money. __50__, tourism jobs are commonly seasonal and insecure
34. (A) finished (B) had finished (C) finish (D) would finish with no extra benefits, such as sick pay or health care. The locals thus gain little, if any, benefit. __51__
35. (A) in (B) by (C) against (D) for destructive tourism may sound, there are still many people supporting the development of tourism. It seems that it
36. (A) presence (B) arrogance (C) memory (D) terror takes wisdom to come up with measures that help strike a balance.
37. (A) didn’t lose (B) hadn’t lost (C) wouldn’t lost (D) wouldn’t have lost
45. (A) To begin with (B) On the other hand (C) In other words (D) At first glance
(B) Inferiority is mainly a psychological condition which can bother many people and affect their lives. Those
who suffer from it constantly __38__ themselves __38__ unworthy, and tend to be very sensitive. If they are 46. (A) keep out of (B) take its toll on (C) lay down (D) amount to
continually exposed to harsh criticism and negative remarks, they will __39__ become socially withdrawn, which
could likely ruin their life. __40__, the sense of inferiority should not be ignored and actually it can be healed. To 47. (A) tramping (B) to tramp (C) tramped (D) tramp
conquer the sense of inferiority, the key lies in the environment. The life story of Lena Maria, born without upper
limbs, sets a good example of how a loving environment can influence a person. __41__ with this unexpected 48. (A) conservation (B) restoration (C) inspection (D) permission
circumstance, her parents raised her like a normal child. Their love for her __42__. With faith and compassion,
they trained her to accomplish things in her own way __43__ she might feel inferior to others. As a matter of fact, 49. (A) disturbing (B) disturbed (C) undisturbing (D) undisturbed
Lena can do all kinds of things just like ordinary people. __44__ the disability, her optimistic attitude towards life
has made her overcome many obstacles and lead a meaningful and colorful life. This uplifting personal story is 50. (A)Therefore (B) Additionally (C) Apparently (D) Likewise
sure to not only inspire us, but also change the way we look at life.
51. (A) Whatever (B) Whichever (C) Whenever (D) However

38. (A) regard...as (B) deprive...of (C) associate...with (D)

apply...to
39. (A) inevitably
40. (A) What’s more
(D) While sleeping for long periods is normal for us, what about for other animals? Lacking the __52__ of a safe
bed, animals go to surprising lengths to protect themselves as they get some shut-eye. For instance, the albatross,
(B) rudely (C) sarcastically (D) offensively a type of sea bird, spends most of a(n) __53__ part of its life hunting. With no time to spare, it sleeps while flying.
Another animal with peculiar sleeping habits is sea otters. Have you ever __54__ sea otters holding hands with
(B) For instance (C) Hence (D) However each other while they slumber? They do so to prevent themselves from floating away from their fellow otters or
even drifting out to sea. Whether sleeping while flying or holding the hand of a friend, every animal has

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developed a sleeping style that helps it survive in the dog-eat-dog world of the animal kingdom. mountain resorts, and each of them has its own special __70__. The historical town of Lucerne, for example, has
52. (A) campaign (B) luxury (C) lottery (D) perfume 100-year-old steamships which offer __71__ views from the lake. To keep warm, it is recommended to have a(n)
53. (A) substantial (B) overwhelmed (C) abandoned (D) unrealistic __72__ hot wine or a big bowl of melted cheese into which everyone dips pieces of bread. It is undoubted that in
54. (A) pleaded (B) showcased (C) devoured (D) witnessed winter, a tourist will have beautiful memories in Switzerland.
(A) banned (B) marine (C) covered (D) postcard (E) landscapes
(E) Twenty-six-year-old Karlie Kloss is shaping up to be a modern day Renaissance woman. She originally (F) rewarded (G) fragrant (H) blanket (I) attractions
planned to attend college and major in medicine or science, which was derailed with her modeling career __55__
at a young age. Before long, Kloss became one of the best-known models in the world. She credited her confident V. Reading Comprehension (8%)
look to a(n) __56__ of taking care of herself, eating right and working out to stay energized. Besides modeling, My dad is Korean and my mom is Czech/Swedish, so that makes me, in official terms, “mixed race.” Other
she also pushed herself forward by learning coding. Her interest in coding led her to __57__ the program called versions of this term get thrown around, too, like “mixed baby,” “halfie,” “hybrid.” In Hawaii, “hopahalli”
Kode with Klossy, which helped one group of young girls win a big prize for creating an app to help the local describes those who get to check “two or more races” on survey forms. One of my personal favorites that I’ve
homeless community. Karlie Kloss redefines what a supermodel should be like. been called recently is a “half-breed.” Nice, right?
55. (A) going a long way (B) posing a risk (C) taking off (D) putting off When I was little, I thought being mixed-race was the coolest factor that defined who I was, and little me
56. (A) philosophy (B) declaration (C) behavior (D) implication would proudly stand up and announce that each time we had class introductions or shared fun facts at summer
57. (A) groom (B) launch (C) eliminate (D) despise camp. Once I was about eight years old a friend of mine came up to me during class one day and stated, “You’re
like the special Asian of our friend group!” Not only did this statement confuse eight-year-old me, I found myself
IV. Words in Contexts (15%) thinking, “I am one of you, because I too am white!” But am I really white? Am I really Asian? Where do I find
(A) When it comes to arranging the first date, what comes to your mind? Some think of this as a start of a long myself on this race-to-race spectrum?
romance while others might consider it a(n) __58__ occasion that usually leads to a failure. Try not to put so Race is one of the most defining socio-demographic characteristics of a person, so it makes sense that
much __59__ on yourself if you are the latter. Here are some tips for you to increase the odds of the second date. someone’s identity can be molded based on what family they were born into. For a mixed race person, race
The first and most fundamental principle is to be __60__ of your date. In other words, this boy or girl that becomes even more confusing; half of you is “something” and the other half is “another thing.” But that can
you have your eye on definitely worth your full attention. When choosing the place to have meals, or the movie to sound a bit problematic since that implies a mixed race person isn’t completely one “thing” or another. So, the
go to or the topic to talk about, don’t forget to ask about his or her preference or __61__ first before making any issue of belonging to a specific group arises and so does a sense of confusion. I remember being called the “white
decision. Otherwise, you might __62__ selfish or even arrogant. Next, don’t try to __63__ to be someone else. Be cousin” among my Korean cousins (it also didn’t help that I never learned Korean — am I a bad Asian because of
yourself! If you intend to do so in order to make it work out, it is highly possible that this relationship cannot last that?) and feeling slightly like an outsider even during family gatherings. And then among my groups of white
long. Last but not least, avoid mentioning anything about previous relationships. Only those who are not ready to friends, I was always the “Asian one,” which made me feel like I was further pushed to the fringes of the group. I
move on stick to the past. was never “white enough” or “Asian enough” to be completely included.
However, what if the date doesn’t go well or he or she turns out to be some else’s soulmate? So what? Be Even when the initial sting of the first racial encounter wears off and some immunity is built over the years
__64__! There must be someone that you would like to open up to and share your thoughts and worries with. The against such instances, an occasional comment or situation can still crack that shield. For instance, someone
sooner you __65__ the sorrow, the better you will be prepared for the next relationship. asserted the other day that I couldn’t speak about Korean culture because I wasn’t a “real Asian.” Fair enough, if
Are you still afraid of asking your crush out and having the first date with him or her? Keep these tips in we’re going to assume that “real people” can only be confined to one race. I would like to think that my race(s)
mind and you will certainly ace it. Good luck! doesn’t dictate society’s expectations of me, but that would be a very naive and wishful way of living in our
(A) advice (B) awkward (C) come across as (D) come along (E) flow current society, so the question then becomes what to do on a day-to-day basis. People’s comments and actions
(F) get over (G) optimistic (H) pressure (I) pretend (J) respectful still sometimes make me confused about my own identity and where I “belong,” but I’m also still re-learning how
to think like eight-year-old me and be proud of my uniqueness. Race sticks with you for life, so either you live
(B) Switzerland is a beautiful holiday destination at any time of the year. However, it’s when the weather turns each day regretting your own identity or embracing it for what it makes you. Slowly I’m realizing that as a mixed
crisp and the snows __66__ the majestic Alps that it really comes into its own. If you like to enjoy your __67__ person, I might not even have to “belong” to one group or another — I just am.
from the comfort of a train, take the Glacier Express. It shuttles from the cute little town of Zermatt, where cars
are __68__, to the famous Alpine resort of St. Moritz. Contrary to everyone’s expectation, you won’t see any
73. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?

glaciers close-up, but you will be __69__ with amazing views of white rocks, mountain peaks, valleys, rivers, and (A) Celebrating Mixed-Raced Identity.
gorges. In addition to the natural scenery, there are dozens of other historical towns, lakeside settlements, and (B) Mixed-Race Stories of Discrimination.

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 (C) Identity Crises of a Mixed-Race Person.
(D) Speaking Up: Mixed Race Identity in Asian Communities.
85. The company requires all employees to set an o_____ve every year so that they can get extra bonus

according to how much they have achieved the goal.

74. Which of the following words is closet in meaning with the word “dictate” in the last paragraph?

(A) Decisively affect. (B) Proudly shrug off.

86. To explore students’ growth and change through the college years, many p_____ts are recruited in

(C) Thoroughly overlook. (D) Whole-heartedly admire. Jimmy’s study.

75. What is the main reason for her struggle growing up? 87. To keep the endangered species safe, this area is protected and p_____ved against the overhunting and

(A) People think she is not white enough. poaching.

(B) Her mom did not teach her the Korean language and culture.
(C) Most people tend to assume each individual should belong to only one race. II. Translation (9%) 依提示作答，否則不予計分。
(D) She lacks cultural knowledge whichever community she seeks to engage in.
88. 直到那歌手步下舞台，如雷的掌聲才停止。(Not until...)
76. What can we infer from the girl’s experience?

(A) Race is a biological concept, something we’re all born with.

89. 雖然身體有殘疾，William 勇敢接納自已並充分享受人生。
(B) The girl is used to proudly introducing herself as an Asian.
(C) In the future, the girl might consider undergoing plastic surgery just to fit in.
90. 那男人坐在墳墓邊哭，他一定失去了某個他珍視的人。
(D) One’s identity development is influenced and constructed by social expectations.

Section 3: Writing
I. Spelling (11%)

77. Regardless of the value of a gift, the s_____ty of the giver is what really matters.

78. Freedom should be one of the human rights, instead of a pr_____ge that only a group of people has.

79. Jack was so good at observing teachers that he could do i_____ns of how they walked and talked.

80. As the son of immigrants, he learned to defend himself against bullies who r_____led his accent and

ethnic origins.

81. He carefully put this d_____te pearl necklace into a small box, hoping that his wife would like this

Christmas gift.

82. Lisa b_____med proudly at her son, who had worked so hard and finally won the first prize in this

competitive speech contest.

83. Many studies support that drinking has a host of health benefits when people drink m_____tely, not

excessively, on a regular basis.

84. The billionaire felt s_____c towards those who had lost their houses and family in the massive

earthquake; thus, he donated 50 million dollars to help them.

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