國立中興高中九十五學年度第二學期期中考 英文閱讀 試題卷 命題教師：劉凌嫻

班級：一年 2 班 座號：______ 姓名：_____________________ 試題共 4 頁

請注意：個人資料未填劃清楚，以致影響閱卷者，嚴扣總分 10 分。答題一律使用藍/黑色
原子筆作答，違反規定亦扣總分 10 分。請在答案卷上作答，滿分 100 分，共 60 題。
I、Word Match（1% × 15）

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 （A）rebel （B）awesome （C）preserve （D）feverishly （E）eternity （F）civilization
（G）pyramid （H）sophisticated （I）destination （J）trigger （K）adaptation
（L）excess （M）workshop （N）sufficient （O）dedicate （P）decline
1、Taroko Gorge is one of the most ______ and amazing wonders in the world. It is created by Li-wu River
which has cut deeply through mountains of solid marble and stones.
2、After a two-hour walk, we reached our ______, tired and hungry.
3、Mr. Norbit jogs every morning to get rid of his ______ weight.
4、Mrs. Chou’s income is not ______ to support the whole family. She has to find a second job.
5、High-speed trains must have ______, modern signaling and automated (自動化) train control system to
make sure of a safe, efficient, reliable and pleasurable way to travel.
6、Volunteers of the organization, “Doctors Without Borders,” ______ their life to help practically any
population that is in need.
7、As part of the legendarily successful British boy band Take That, Robbie Williams stood out as the
______ bad boy.
8、The earth on which we live will be shared by generations to come, and must not be abused; nor must
it be destroyed. We have the responsibility, therefore, to protect our living environment, ______ our
natural resources, and maintain the natural harmony between humans and the ecology (生態系).
9、Day and night, the group of scientists are working ______ to develop new energy supplies (供應).
10、Ancient Egypt is a land of mysteries. No other ______ is so attractive as the one of pharaohs’ kingdom.
11、The foreign bride made a quick _______ to the new environment and culture.
12、As one grows older, one’s memory ______.
13、A number of religions tell their followers that there exists ________ as long as they believe.
14、Some people say that violent movies are possible ______ for juvenile delinquency (青少年犯罪), because
young men tend to imitate what they’ve seen in the movies.
15、______ are actually tombs of the great rulers of ancient Egypt.

II、True or False（2% × 15）

16、Being a mixture of black gospel and R&B, and white country music, Elvis Presley’s music was loved by
blacks and whites alike.
17、Presley’s stage performances on TV were under censor because of his powerful image as a rebel.
18、The reason why the discovery of King Tutankhamun’s tomb is very important is that King Tut is a specially
famous pharaoh compared to other Egyptian rulers.
19、After Howard Carter broke through the door of King Tut’s tomb, he found that many of the priceless
treasures were taken away by thieves except for the most incredible find of all: the golden coffin
containing the mummy of the young king.
20、As a result of ancient Egyptians’ concept of afterlife, King Tut had been buried with many daily items,
such as lamps, chairs, boats, statues of gods, etc.
21、Carter called the curse of the pharaoh nonsense for he was fine after the finding.
22、Memphis, an old bustling city situated just 20 miles south of Cairo, was highly developed in many aspects,
such as civilization, culture, and business, because its location was on the fertile bank of the Nile River.
23、The construction of a pyramid could begin before a pharaoh was born, and it is widely believed that
pyramids were probably built by slaves of the Egyptian kingdom.
24、Citizens in Memphis were able to construct huge buildings, predict weather, develop extensive
irrigation systems, and create a religion which has deeply influenced people in today’s world.
25、The body functions of true hibernators go through several changes, including low body temperature,
slow heart rate, and fast blood flow rate.
26、A woodchuck sleeps for a little bit in winter, during which its body temperature changes very little
and would wake up to feed.
27、A special substance called hibernation inducement trigger exists in the blood of hibernating animals.
It becomes active in fall.
28、Animals to hibernate would store food, eat a lot in late summer and fall, or make changes to the
places they will stay during hibernation.
29、The four members of the Benz family jumped on the first horseless carriage and went on the trip together.
30、The long-distance journey of the Benz’s met a lot of trouble along their way. For example, overheated

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III、Contextual Filling（1% × 5）
Virginia Woolf, a writer and feminist, led a troubled but creative life in England. Woolf was described by
many as a brilliant, beautiful woman with a bright character. However, she suffered from serious depression,
__31__. In 1941, Woolf killed herself by jumping into a river with her pockets filled with stones.
Born in 1882, Woolf lived in a time when women had limited legal and social rights in England such as
being unable to get certain jobs or difficulty in getting an education, __32__. Two of her most important
writings were A Room of One’s Own and Three Guineas. In A Room of One’s Own, Woolf points out the
discrimination that female authors faced, __33__. Three Guineas presents three questions—why it is difficult
for women to get an education, __34__.
After her death, __35__. Her progressive thinking and descriptions of the poor treatment of women have
had a great impact on how future generations think about feminism and equal rights for men and women.

(A) why women aren’t accepted in professional jobs, and how wars can be stopped
(B) which she wrote about in some of her novels and essays
(C) an illness that causes great sadness and feelings of hopelessness
(D) illustrating that women need their own “room” to write and enough money to pay for their everyday needs
(E) Woolf’s works are still the subject of many essays, films and books

31. ______ 32. ______ 33. ______ 34. ______ 35. ______

IV、Reading Comprehension（2% × 15）

（A）Ancient Egyptians’ fascination with life after death contributed to the construction of the pyramids.
Most of these massive tombs for Egyptian rulers were built about 4,500 years ago. Of all the pyramids, the
Great Pyramid of Khufu is believed to be the most magnificent one. Built around 2560 B.C. over a period of
twenty years, King Khufu’s pyramid remains an unsolved mystery. People wonder how such huge blocks of
stone were moved and lifted without the use of modern technology. One theory suggests that they might have
constructed straight or spiral ramps, which were raised as the construction proceeded. Coated with mud and
water, these ramps could ease the displacement of the blocks. Another theory is that these blocks might have
been transported and placed using long levers (槓桿). Whatever the methods they applied, the Great Pyramid is
proved to be a giant structure with incredible precision. All of the interior stones fit so well that even a card
won’t fit between them. And each side of the pyramid is oriented exactly in accordance with the compass (羅
盤) directions. Another pyramid that attracts equal admiration is that of King Tutankhamen around 1300 B.C.
Though insignificant in size, the gold and other jewelry found in his tomb are among the finest treasure ever
found. Nowadays, those pyramids, located mostly in the south of Cairo, have become the chief moneymakers
for the Egyptian government.

36、The pyramids were built ______.

(A) mostly about 4,500 B.C. (B) in honor of the great pharaohs
(C) to boost tourism in Cairo (D) so that rulers could start their afterlife journey
37、Those ancient Egyptian pyramids ______.
(A) are popular among modern tourists (B) can no longer be seen by tourists
(C) are all kept in perfect condition (D) are situated in the capital of Cairo
38、According to the article, the Great Pyramid is NOT ______.
(A) built in two decades (B) the greatest of all pyramids
(C) created for King Tutankhamen (D) designed with astonishing precision
39、Compared with the pyramid of King Khufu, the pyramid of King Tut ______.
(A) enjoys more admiration because of its rich collection of jewelry
(B) is as large and famous
(C) brings in as much profit for the government
(D) was built one thousand years earlier
40、Which of the following statements is CORRECT?
(A) Tourists are not allowed to place their cards between the blocks of stone.
(B) Each side of the Great Pyramid faces true north, south, east, and west.
(C) The pyramids could not have been built without utilizing modern techniques.
(D) Scientists have clear proofs that ramps and levers were in wide use in constructing the pyramids.

（B）In 1997, a new toy fad swept the United States. After runaway success in Japan, tiny, cleverly packaged,
hand-held electronic toys called virtual pets became a craze in America. It didn’t take long for imitators (仿冒
者) to hit the market, broadening the variety and increasing availability of the virtual, or cyber-, pets. The toys
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were so popular, and the demand so great, stores had trouble keeping them on the shelves.
Just like real pets, digital pets required loving care from their owners. They had to be kept happy and
healthy and needed food, exercise, and a lot of attention. They also had to be put to bed at night and awakened
again each morning. If they did not receive discipline they could become ill-mannered. The more they were
neglected, the more they beeped. If virtual pets were ignored completely, they died. But with the push of a
reset button, their cyber-life resumed right away and they came alive all over again.
Because virtual pets were no bigger than a pocket watch, their owners took them everywhere. This
attachment to the toys caused problems in some schools and summer camps. Some people were forming close
bonds with their pets and students were asked to leave them at home. Some pet owners hired their parents to
care of their pets while they were away.
Of course virtual pets are only a part of the increasing desire for interactive toys and games. As the craze
dies down and something new becomes the big rage they will take their place on the fusty shelves with other
favorite toys.

41、Which of the following statements in NOT true?

(A) The craze of virtual pets originated from Japan.
(B) Not until 1997 did the fad sweep America.
(C) It took a long while for the new electronic toys to become popular in the US.
(D) If the digital pet is neglected and dies, the machine would be no longer useable and the owner would
have to buy a new set of toy.
42、What statement is INCORRECT about the characters of artificial pets?
(A) Artificial pets needed food and exercise.
(B) Artificial pets would get sick.
(C) Artificial pets had to be awakened up and put to bed.
(D) Artificial pets would not become ill-mannered since they were merely machines.
43、As you can infer from the passage, which problem CANNOT be caused by the new type of toy?
(A) Student owners might spend too much time taking care of their .
(B) Some people might have so close bonds with their pets that they couldn’t have normal life.
(C) The toys was too expensive to get, so many young people would steal money from their parents
in order to get one.
(D) Parents of some pet owners might have to take care of the pets while their children were away.
44、Which of the following is an OPINION?
(A) In 1997, a new toy fad swept the United States.
(B) Because virtual pets were no bigger than a pocket watch, their owners took them everywhere.
(C) If virtual pets were ignored completely they died.
(D) Of course virtual pets are only a part of the increasing desire for interactive toys and games.
45、The passage could be called ________.
(A) A Fad That Never Dies (B) The Differences Between Digital and Real Pets
(C) The Benefits of Having a Toy Pet (D) The Craze of Artificial Pets

（C）Scientists have imagined for decades about a future when robots will take over daily household chores
and give us more leisure time. Yet the types of robots introduced to the market so far have been more for
entertainment than for practical uses.
But, the consumer market for robots appears to be changing for the better, though it’s a slow change at
best. Thanks to the lower costs and the improved performance of mass-produced computers, some small
companies are starting to offer consumer robots that can clean and maintain a household. The problem is that
these products can attract only those consumers who are already crazy about robots, so the market remains too
small. And as far as performance and price are concerned, they’re still no match for conventional appliances
(日常家電用品).
One company that has enjoyed some early success is Friendly Robotics. Last year, this company began
selling a lawn-mowing robot called the Robomower. The battery-powered device does its job by moving
randomly (任意地) over the lawn. It takes a lot longer than a conventional lawnmower to get the job done, but
at least it frees weekends for its owner.
Some other companies are also promoting their robots for different purposes. Probotics is selling its
vacuum-cleaner robots. And iRobot intends to start selling a home-security robot next year for about the cost of
a notebook computer.

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 However, their appeal so far has been limited to robot fans and wealthy consumers. Experts have noted
that cheaper, conventional lawnmowers operated by humans still achieve better results than robots, and
vacuum-cleaner robots tend to have trouble moving around furniture, cats and stairways. Even iRobot admits
that a home-security robot can’t take the place of a household alarm system.
【90 日大】
46、Most of the robots found on the market now are mainly for ______.
(A) giving people pleasure (B) doing household chores
(C) saving our time (D) reducing living expenses
47、Some companies have begun to produce robots for doing household chores as a result of ______.
(A) keen competition for the market (B) a rapid increase in the number of customers
(C) enthusiastic responses from the users (D) cheaper and more efficient computers
48、Household-chore robots are still not popular everywhere, because ______.
(A) they are too difficult to operate (B) they are neither cheap not efficient
(C) their shapes are not attractive (D) their noise disturbs the neighbors
49、One benefit of the Robomower is that ______.
(A) it saves energy by using batteries
(B) it is more efficient than a conventional lawnmower
(C) it allows its owner to enjoy his or her weekends
(D) it goes straight from one end of the lawn to the other
50、Given the present state of robot technology, scientists’ dreams about robots ______.
(A) have appealed to a great many people (B) have been partially realized
(C) have completely failed to materialize (D) have finally come true

V、Translation（2% × 10）
1. 會在飯後幫我洗所有的碗，你好體貼呀！（How…）
2. 從前有一個可憐的小女孩住在那裡。（Once…）
3. Martha 因為被媽媽責罵就跑出屋子。（V-en…）
4. 人生就是這樣。一方面你得到了一些；另一方面你失去了一些。（Life…On…）
5. 只要你通過了考試，我會買任何你想要的東西給你。（So…）
6. 用什麼方法都沒關係；最重要的是你要在我喜歡的電視節目開始前把電視修好。（It…;
the…）
7. 在學校，我們不僅追求知識，而且學習人與人之間如何相處。（…not only…）
8. 他們真希望那時早兩天走。（They wished…）
9. 老師建議把日期延到下個月。（Our…that…）
10.他們一聽到新聞報導，第二次地震就發生了。（No…）

國立中興高中九十五學年度第二學期期中考 英文閱讀 答案卷 命題教師：劉凌嫻

班級：一年 2 班 座號：______ 姓名：_________________ 總分：___________ 共 1 頁

※特別注意：答案卷上之座號姓名請務必填劃完整；另外，請以藍/黑色原子筆作答，違反規定者，各扣 10 分。
I、Word Match（1% × 15）
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

11 12 13 14 15

II、True or False（2% × 15）

16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

26 27 28 29 30

III、Contextual Filling（1% × 5）
31 32 33 34 35

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IV、Reading Comprehension（2% × 15）
36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45

46 47 48 49 50

V、Translation（2% × 10）
1. 會在飯後幫我洗所有的碗，你好體貼呀！（How…）
____________________________________________________________________________
2. 從前有一個可憐的小女孩住在那裡。（Once…）
____________________________________________________________________________
3. Martha 因為被媽媽責罵就跑出屋子。（V-en…）
____________________________________________________________________________
4. 人生就是這樣。一方面你得到了一些；另一方面你失去了一些。（Life…On…）
____________________________________________________________________________
5. 只要你通過了考試，我會買任何你想要的東西給你。（So…）
____________________________________________________________________________
6. 用什麼方法都沒關係；最重要的是你要在我喜歡的電視節目開始前把電視給修好。 （It…;
the…）
____________________________________________________________________________
7. 在學校，我們不僅追求知識，而且學習人與人之間如何相處。（…not only…）
____________________________________________________________________________
8. 他們真希望那時早兩天走。（They wished…）
____________________________________________________________________________
9. 老師建議把日期延到下個月。（Our…that…）
____________________________________________________________________________
10.他們一聽到新聞報導，第二次地震就發生了。（No…）
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