国立台湾师大附中九十四学年度高二英文寒假作业测验

國立台灣師大附中九十四學年度高二英文寒假作業測驗

Part One: Far East English Reader-- Book Three

I. Vocabulary & Phrases 20%

1. The _______ world created in science fiction is unreal but fascinating.

(A) superstitious (B) industrious (C) extracurricular (D) imaginary

2. The Chinese word “家” is the _______ of the English word “home.”

(A) equivalent (B) literature (C) omen (D) prediction

3. Jason was detained by the police because he was suspected of being _______ in the murder.

(A) reassured (B) involved (C) stretched (D) permitted

4. Jack went on to graduate school after college and has _______ a good knowledge of business administration.

(A) digested (B) exploded (C) acquired (D) modified 5. Put _______, what I really want is not your money but your support.

(A) rarely (B) briefly (C) commercially (D) effectively

6. My teacher put great _______ on the importance of practice. She keeps reminding us that practice makes perfect.

(A) emphasis (B) devotion (C) famine (D) exultation

7. It takes the effort of all _______ to prevent the environment from being polluted.

(A) revenge (B) relativity (C) humanity (D) condolence

8. If parents _______ their children’s bad behavior, their kids won’t be properly educated. Therefore, they should pay more

attention.

(A) seize (B) transcend (C) dedicate (D) ignore 9. It was a(n) _______ day. We stayed home doing nothing.

(A) evil (B) dreary (C) prosperous (D) frail

10. Seeing the fire, all the audiences rushed out of the theater in a(n) _______.

(A) panic (B) challenge (C) appliance (D) surplus

11. The sales manager _______ the boss that the project would be a great success. He need not worry about anything.

(A) fortified (B) retreated (C) assured (D) vanished 12. It’s _______ of her to forget. Apparently, she has a poor memory.

(A) insecure (B) far-fetched (C) filthy (D) typical

13. It is said that the fire that happened at the hotel yesterday _______ in the kitchen. Luckily, the firemen arrived in time to put

it out.

(A) conducted (B) originated (C) abashed (D) escalated

14. With your hard work, you’ll _______ realize your dream of becoming a distinguished lawyer in the future.

(A) extensively (B) immediately (C) precisely (D) definitely

15. Don’t get irritated so easily. You should calm down and come up with a solution _______.

(A) rationally (B) technologically (C) conservatively (D) barely 16. David went swimming in such cold weather _______ my warning.

(A) as a result of (B) based on (C) regardless of (D) rather than

17. Years of hard work had _______ this book. No wonder it became a best-seller as soon as it was published.

(A) gone into (B) figured out (C) left behind (D) stood for 18. As a rule, I _______ the market to buy some vegetables after work.

(A) make my living in (B) keep my fingers crossed for (C) search high and low for (D) make my way to 19. You are going to have to _______ your act if you are serious about keeping your job.

(A) get rid of (B) clean up (C) come across (D) cut out 20. You should _______ before going out with someone you’ve never met.

(A) knock on wood (B) break up (C) think twice (D) pay your respects

Part Two: Studio Classroom Jan.23~Feb.10

I. Vocabulary & Phrases 15%

21. Is that a(n) ________ Roman statue, or a modern copy?

(A) glutinous (B) eager (C) mouthwatering (D) authentic 22. Let’s go to a French restaurant tonight. I want to try French ________. (A) cuisine (B) bamboo (C) pixels (D) resolution

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23. You should make a ________ of all your computer files, just in case something happens to your computer. (A) mode (B) backup (C) setting (D) memory 24. His forehead ________ with sweat, just like stars shining in the sky. (A) glistened (B) towered (C) poked (D) ducked 25. Rome is very ________ with old buildings and narrow roads. (A) picturesque (B) fresh (C) spare (D) bound 26. Sandra was so hungry that she ________ her sandwich in five minutes. (A) devoured (B) ventured (C) squatted (D) scrubbed

27. There is no doubt that an Mp3 player is one of the ____ products of the year. It is so popular with youngsters.

(A) cheapest (B) hippest (C) chilliest (D) widest

28. Although this novel was written several decades ago, it still has a(n) ____ feel to it.

(A) traditional (B) contemporary (C) ancient (D) relaxing

29. Having all the essential ___ of a good movie made that film a great success at the box office.

( A) elements (B) actors (C) brands (D) purposes

30. All the enthusiastic gamers are waiting eagerly for the next generation Xbox to be _____.

( A) discovered (B) entranced (C) surpassed (D) released 31. It was not until Betty started to sing that we realized what a talented ____ she was. ( A) actress (B) cellist (C) vocalist (D) wrestler 32. I don’t know this dance very well, so I’ll just ________.

(A) dive in (B) play a part (C) play the lead role (D) follow your lead

33. If you want to know the ending of this drama, be sure to _____to next week’s show.

( A) turn back (B) keep it down (C) tune in (D) go over 34. Monica’s brilliant mind made her _____the rest in the class.

( A) stand out from (B) butt in (C) pass out (D) have a shot at

35. When the festival began, all the visitors got ____ the action and had fun there.

(A) out of (B). for (C) in on (D) from

II. Cloze Test 15%

A. Americans say, “Beauty is only skin-deep.” But do you really believe so? People are embracing cosmetic surgery __36__, especially in Asia. An increase in personal incomes __37__ the search for beauty. Now that people have money to spend, they want to use it to become more attractive. For some, cosmetic surgery is a way to __38__ jobs. When bosses have a choice between two equally qualified applicants, they will often choose the better-looking one. However, as cosmetic surgery has become popular, clinics have __39__ everywhere. Surgeries performed by unqualified doctors can result scars, deformities or even death. Even when doctors are well trained, those having cosmetic surgery must prepare themselves for pain. Many beauty seekers obviously feel the results are worth the pain because, to them, while a person’s character is important, first impressions still __40__. Perhaps this explains why more and more people want to change the body they were born with. 36. (A) as always (B) as never before (C) as the story goes (D) as usual 37. (A) is driving (B) are driving (C) have been driving (D) have driven 38. (A) fit in (B) fall into (C) compete for (D) hope for 39. (A) spiced up (B) polished up (C) warmed up (D) sprung up 40. (A) drive (B) follow (C) make (D) count B. The 2006 Winter Olympics will __41__ in Turin, Italy, and the world’s best athletes will go for the gold. As always, new and surprising dramas are sure to __42__. The games officially begin on February10. During the 17 days of competition, the whole world will be watching to see what happens. Thousands of athletes from more than 70 countries will compete in 15 winter sports. But __43__ of these athletes will experience the thrill of an Olympic victory. A mere 84 gold medals will be awarded. One of the Olympic hopefuls worth __44__ is Chinese-American Michelle Kwan, who has won every major figure-skating competition in the world except the Olympics. Now that she is a pride for all Chinese, I’ll cross my fingers for her that the 2006 Games will finally bring her the_45_ gold!!

41. ( A) hold (B) be holding (C) take place (D) be taken place 42. ( A) nestle (B) clinch (C) collide (D) unfold

43. ( A) almost all (B) none (C) only a few (D) a large number 44. ( A) to watch (B) to be watched (C) being watched (D) watching 45. ( A) elusive (B) typical (C) stylish (D) soulful

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People in the UK and America have traditionally preferred black tea or coffee over green tea. Some even dislike green tea, saying it tastes like “ grass .“ Yet green tea’s popularity __46__ fast in these Western countries. In America, more than 1200 teashops have appeared all across the country. Fifteen years ago, __47__ could be found. In Britain, green tea __48__ only be sold in specialty stores. Now most grocery stores sell it. Why the growing popularity? Many of the drink’s new fans point to the health benefits. Green-tea leaves are steamed soon after being picked. Because of this, they keep more __49__ than black tea. Both in Asia and the West people have __50__ green tea, which many believe helps prevent cancer and heart disease. 46. ( A) was growing ( B) is growing (C) grew (D) is grown 47. ( A) nowhere (B) neither (C) hardly any (D) nothing 48. ( A) was used for (B) used to (C) was used to (D) used 49. ( A) nutrients (B) steams (C) flavors (D) caffeine 50. ( A) appealed to (B) addicted to (C) cared about (D) fallen for

Part Three: Three Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

I. Vocabulary 10%

51. Lydia lacks the understanding of personal sanitation. Even her teeth are always ____ brown. (A) speckled (B) complicated (C) stricken (D) definite 52. How much is the train ____ from Taipei to Kaohsiung ?

(A) fee (B) fine (C) fare (D) ferry 53 Conan Doyle was offered a(n) ____ sum of money to write the Holmes series. (A) plentiful (B) extreme (C) immediate (D) enormous

54. A lot of people apparently believe that it doesn’t matter who wins the election. _____ are all the same. (A) Politicians (B) Detectives (C) Witnesses (D) Planters 55. The principal is ____ of the school.

(A) in charge (B) at the sight (C) on a full scale (D) of good humor

56. In some cultures, you _____ your host if you do not accept their offer of food. In other words, you are considered very

impolite. (A) insult (B) puzzle (C) blame (D) destroy

57. The hotel is not responsible for any loss or damage to guests' personal ______. So you’d better bring your passport with you

or lock it in the safe when you go out. (A) citizen (B) property (C) carriage (D) cupboard

58. It seemed that Janice could never meet her supervisor’s requirements. No matter what she did, more was ______ of her. (A) woken (B) denied (C) proven (D) demanded

59. Jimmy looked somewhat funny. His shirt was fine but the ______ were slightly too short. (A) sums (B) lamps (C) carpets (D) trousers 60. Someone who is ______ is reasonable, practical, and showing good judgment. (A) pale (B) square (C) sensible (D) enormous

II. Questions about the stories: 20% The Speckled Band

61. Which of the following is NOT true about the writer, Arthur Conan Doyle ? (A) He took much of Sherlock Holmes’ character from his teacher, Joseph Bell. (B) He studied medicine before he became a writer.

(C) There was alienation in the relationship between his father and him. (D) 221b Baker Street, London was the permanent address of his family.

62 While investigating Helen Stoner’s sleeping room, Holmes found _______ unusual. (A) the chimney with iron bars (B) bell ropes that did not pull

(C) a bowl of milk on the top of a case (D) a dog lead hanging on the bed

63. Helen’s twin sister screamed “ It was the band !” before her death. What actually was the band ? (A) A group of travelers (B) A snake (C) A rubber band (D) A leather lash

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64. Judging from the postmarks of the three warning letters, Holmes suggested that _______. (A) the murder was done by more than a single person

(B) John Openshaw’s uncle had a very strong reason to leave America (C) John Openshaw was doomed to be murdered (D) the writers were on a ship

65. When John Openshaw turned to Holmes for help, Holmes told him to _______. (A) change his current address

(B) put the box out on the stone seat (C) stay away from his place

(D) burn the remaining part of his uncle’s letter 66. The murderers of John Openshaw _______.

(A) received a warning letter from Holmes as well (B) were arrested by the police soon after (C) were Germans and Finns

(D) died in a even cleverer murder The Crown of Diamonds

67. In the story, Mr. Holder, who turned to Holmes for help, was a ______.

(A) publisher (B) jeweler (C) carpenter (D) banker 68. In the third story, who helped Sir George Burnwell with stealing and ran away with him?

(A) Arthur, Mr. Holder’s son. (B) Mary, Mr. Holder’s niece. (C) Lucy Parr, Mr. Holder’s servant. (D) Francis Prosper, who brought the Holders vegetables. 69. In the third story, Mr. Holder sent for the police and let them take Arthur away because ______.

(A) Arthur tried to kill Mr. Holder with a gun (B) the missing treasure was found in Arthur’s room

(C) when Mr. Holder rushed to his dressing room, Arthur was in it

(D) Arthur had lost too much on gambling, and Mr. Holder couldn’t affording giving him more money 70. In the third story, how was the missing treasure recovered?

(A) Holmes paid three thousand pounds to buy the treasure back.

(B) Holmes caught Sir George Burnwell and made him hand over the treasure. (C) The police caught Sir George Burnwell and found the treasure in his suitcase.

(D) Sir George Burnwell returned the treasure to Mr. Holder in exchange for forgiveness.

Part Four: Reading comprehension 20%

On any weekend throughout the year one can spend hours browsing through neighborhood flea markets. These are very popular for those who are in search of bargains and who have a keen eye for picking through what others have discarded. They hunt and search for something they can reuse. Americans love secondhand merchandise which can be bought cheaply and restored to its original use. In many cases the condition and the quality are still good, though the style might be outdated.

For some people searching through flea markets is a hobby which reaps rewards. They look for possible antiques among the items for sale or for old furniture which can be restored with a little care and used again. Many wise collectors often find rare items worth much more than their bargained price. Since prices are usually not fixed, a bargain can easily be struck if one is persistent. The owner may be selling a rare collectable and may not even be aware of its value. One of the great pleasures of shopping at such markets is the chance to bargain with the shop owner and settle for a price which one can afford and is willing to pay.

It is also quite common for schools and social clubs to organize flea markets in order to raise money to support their programs. Likewise churches and other non-profit organizations hold such events to raise money to support a local charity. 71. When is a good time for a flea market? A. In the afternoons in the spring B. In the mornings in the fall C. Any weekend all the year round. D. On special holidays

72. What is the attitude many Americans have for second-hand goods?

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