必修二綜合能力檢測

　　(時間：120分鐘　滿分：135分　得分：________)

　　語言知識及應用(共兩節，滿分45分)

　　第一節　完形填空(共15小題；每小題2分，滿分30分)

　　閱讀下面短文，掌握其大意，然后從1－15各題所給的A、B、C和D項中，選出最佳選項。

　　When I was 16 years old, I made my first visit to Disneyland in America.It wasn't the first time I had been __1__.Like most English children I learned French at school and I had often been to France, so I was __2__ to speaking a foreign language to people who didn't understand __3__.But when I went to America, I was really looking forward to __4__ a nice easy holiday without any __5__ problems.

　　How wrong I was! The __6__ began at the airport.I was looking for a __7__ telephone to give my friend Diana a __8__ and tell her that I had arrived.A(n) __9__ old man saw me looking lost and asked if he could __10__ me. “Yes，” I said, “I want to give my friend a ring.” “Well, that's nice，” he said. “Are you getting __11__？ But aren't you a bit __12__？” “Who is talking about marriage？” I replied. “I just want to give my friend a ring to tell her I've arrived.Can you tell me where there's a phone box？” “Oh！” he said, “There's a phone downstairs.”

　　When at last we did meet up, Diana __13__ the misunderstanding to me. “Don't worry，” she said to me, “I had so many __14__ at first.There are lots of words which the Americans __15__ differently in meaning from us British.You'll soon get used to all the funny things they say.Most of the time, British and American people understand each other！”

　　1．A.abroad

　　B．lost

　　C．confused

　　D．successful

　　2．A.pleased

　　B．used

　　C．surprised

　　D．able

　　3．A.English

　　B．French

　　C．Russian

　　D．Latin

　　4．A.buying

　　B．having

　　C．giving

　　D．receiving

　　5．A.time

　　B．human

　　C．language

　　D．money

　　6．A.difficulty

　　B．problem

　　C．misunderstanding

　　D．argument

　　7．A.cheap

　　B．popular

　　C．public

　　D．good

　　8．A.letter

　　B．ring

　　C．news

　　D．information

　　9．A.angry

　　B．familiar

　　C．wise

　　D．friendly

　　10．A.lead

　　B．help

　　C．guide

　　D．show

　　11．A.caught

　　B．hurt

　　C．lost

　　D．married

　　12．A.young

　　B．old

　　C．little

　　D．small

　　13．A.explained

　　B．said

　　C．told

　　D．illuminated

　　14．A.trouble

　　B．difficulties

　　C．things

　　D．fun

　　15．A.write

　　B．speak

　　C．use

　　D．read

　　第二節　語法填空(共10小題；每小題1.5分，滿分15分)

　　閱讀下面短文，按照句子結構的語法性和上下文連貫的要求，在空格處填入一個適當的詞或使用括號中詞語的正確形式填空。

　　The hostess was to have a party and entertain guests at home.She busied herself so early in the morning, cleaning the house.She was so tired (16)________ she felt pain in her waist and on the back.Drops of sweat fell from her forehead.She did not finish cleaning the house (17)________ dusk.

　　(18)________ (look) at the clean and tidy drawing room, she released a sigh with a smile on her face.The guests were coming! Entering the drawing room, they (19)________ (attract) by the fresh flowers.Surprisingly pleased, they cheered in praise, “Oh, what beautiful flowers！”

　　“How colorful and fragrant！”

　　“Just have a look at it, and life is full of pleasure！”

　　Then they went on to express their thanks (20)________ the hostess for her (21)________ (delicate) arranged flowers.

　　With an embarrassed smile, the hostess said, “I am glad you like it.Thank you for your praise.I was (22)________ bit surprised about it.I (23)________ make detailed arrangement for your honor.I was busy the whole day cleaning and mopping.As to the flowers in the vase, it is a piece of cake.I did it by just lifting my hand.Now you are (24)________ (aware) of my hard work and praise (25)________ highly for my easiest effort.It is beyond my expectation.”

　　Ⅱ閱讀(共兩節，滿分50分)

　　第一節　閱讀理解(共20小題；每小題2分，滿分40分)

　　閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的A、B、C和D項中，選出最佳選項。

　　A

　　Su Hua is studying at Cambridge, UK.She has bought a bicycle and is worried about security.Her friend, Kate, found this article and sent it to her.

　　Introduction

　　A lot of crime is against bicycles.About 150,000 bicycles are stolen every year and most are never found.You can prevent this happening by following a few careful steps.

　　Basic Security

　　Do not leave your bicycle in out-of-the-way places.Always lock your bicycle when you leave.Secure it to lampposts or trees.Take off smaller parts and take them with you, for example lights and saddles (車座)．

　　Locks

　　Get a good lock.There are many different types in the shops.Buy one that has been tested against attack.Ask for a recommendation from a bike shop.

　　Marking

　　Security marking your bike can act_a_deterrent_to_a_thief.It can also help the police find your bicycle.It should be clearly written and include your postcode and your house or flat number.This will provide a simple way to identify your bicycle.

　　Registration

　　There are a number of security companies who will help mark your bicycle for you.They will then put your registration number and personal details on their computer database.Then if your bicycle is found it will be easy to contact you.

　　Finally

　　Keep a record of the bicycle yourself: its make, model and registration number.You can even take a photograph of it.This will prove the bicycle belongs to you.

　　26．Which part of the text gives you information on how to lock up your bicycle when you leave it?

　　A．Locks.

　　B．Marking.

　　C．Registration.

　　D．Basic Security.

　　27．The underlined phrase “act as a deterrent to a thief” means ________.

　　A．help you recognize your bike

　　B．help the police find your bicycle

　　C．stop someone stealing your bicycle

　　D．stop you worrying about your bike

　　28．The article advises you to keep a record of your bicycle ________.

　　A．in the bike shop and your computer

　　B．in the police station and a security company

　　C．in a security company and your university

　　D．by yourself and in a security company

　　29．What can we know from this article?

　　A．Lots of bicycles are stolen every year and few of them are found.

　　B．If you take off smaller parts of your bike, they will be stolen easily.

　　C．Most locks in the shops have been tested against attack.

　　D．Security marking your bike makes it easy to contact you for the finders.

　　30．The main purpose of this article is ________.

　　A．to tell you what to do if your bicycle is stolen

　　B．to suggest ways of keeping your bicycle safe

　　C．to give you advice on where to buy a good lock

　　D．to say why you shouldn't keep your bicycle in a quiet place

　　B

　　The literal meaning of philosophy is “love of wisdom”．But this meaning does not tell us very much.Unlike the other disciplines,_philosophy cannot be defined by what you study, because it is actually unlimited.Anything can be the subject matter of philosophy: history, law, language, literature, mathematics, and in fact, the other academic disciplines are directly related to philosophy.For this reason you get a Doctorate (博士學位) of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in biochemistry, or computer science, or psychology.

　　Two broad sub-fields of philosophy are logic and the history of philosophy.Logic is the science of argument and critical thinking.It provides sound methods for distinguishing good from bad reasoning.The history of philosophy involves the study of major philosophers and periods in the development of philosophy.

　　Of what use is philosophy? First it is useful in educational advancement.It is necessary for understanding other disciplines.Only philosophy questions the nature of the concepts used in a discipline, and its relation to other disciplines.And through the study of philosophy, one develops sound methods of research and analysis that can be applied to any field.

　　There are a number of general uses of philosophy.It strengthens one's ability to solve problems, to communicate, to organize ideas and issues, to persuade, and to take what is the most important from a large quantity of data.These general uses are of great benefit in the career field, not necessarily for obtaining one's first job after graduation, but for preparing for positions of responsibility, management and leadership later on.It is very short-sighted after all, to take a course of studies only for the purpose of getting one's first job.The useful skills developed through the study of philosophy have significant long-term benefits in career advancement.No other discipline systematically follows the ideals of wisdom, leadership, and capacity to resolve human conflict.

　　31．According to Paragraph 1, philosophy can best be described as the study of ________.

　　A．social sciences

　　B．natural sciences

　　C．both social and natural sciences

　　D．the subject matter of politics

　　32．What does the underlined word “discipline” mean in the first paragraph?

　　A．Subject.

　　B．Science.

　　C．Literature.

　　D．Occupation.

　　33．With the study of philosophy, you can ________.

　　A．become a great leader

　　B．succeed in everything

　　C．find a good job soon after graduation

　　D．make progress in your career development

　　34．According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?

　　A．Philosophy is an independent discipline.

　　B．Logic helps you to become a better thinker.

　　C．The study of philosophy brings you immediate benefits.

　　D．The meaning of philosophy is too limited to define.

　　35．From the passage, we can conclude ________.

　　A．not all the subjects have to do with philosophy

　　B．a person will get a Ph.D.if he/she studies philosophy

　　C．philosophy can be helpful for the study of any other subjects

　　D．philosophy is the only solution to all the problems in the world

　　C

　　Andy rode slowly on his way to school, day-dreaming about the fishing trip that his father had promised him.He was so busy dreaming about all the fish he would catch that he was unaware of everything else around him.

　　He rode along until a strange sound drew him to the present.He came to a stop and looked curiously up to the heavens.What he saw shocked and terrified him.A huge swarm of bees filled the sky like a black cloud and the buzzing mass seemed to be heading angrily towards him.

　　With no time to waste, Andy sped off in the opposite direction, riding furiously—but without knowing how to escape the swarm.With a rapidly beating heart and his legs pumping furiously, he sped down the rough road.As the bees came closer, his panic increased.Andy knew that he was sensitive to bee stings (蜇)．The last sting had landed him in hospital—and that was only one bee sting! He had been forced to stay in bed for two whole days.Suddenly, his father's words came to him, “When you are in a tight situation, don't panic.Use your brain and think your way out of it.”

　　On a nearby hill, he could see smoke waving slowly skywards from the chimney of the Nelson family home.“Bees don't like smoke，” he thought.“They couldn't get into the house.” Andy raced towards the Nelson house, but the bees were gaining ground.Andy knew he could not reach the house in time.He estimated that the bees would catch up with him soon.

　　Suddenly, out of the corner of his eyes, he spotted a small dam used by Mr.Nelson to irrigate his vegetable garden.Off his bike and into the cool water he dived, disappearing below the surface and away from the savage insects.After holding his breath for as long as he could, Andy came up for air and noticed the bees had gone.Dragging himself out of the dam, he struggled up the hilly slope and rang the doorbell.Mrs.Nelson took him inside and rang his mother.

　　“You'll really need that fishing break to help you recover，” laughed his mother with relief.“Thank goodness you didn't panic！” But Andy did not hear her.He was dreaming once again of the fish he would catch tomorrow.

　　36．Why did Andy fail to notice the swarm of bees earlier?

　　A．He was riding to school.

　　B．He was listening to a strange sound.

　　C．He was going fishing with his father.

　　D．He was lost in the thought of the fishing trip.

　　37．Which of the following is NOT mentioned about the swarm of bees in the passage?

　　A．They crowded like a black cloud.

　　B．They shocked and terrified Andy.

　　C．They tried to attack Andy in a mass.

　　D．They made Andy stay in hospital for two days.

　　38．The underlined word “irrigate” in Paragraph 5 means ________.

　　A．plant

　　B．water

　　C．protect

　　D．work

　　39．How did Andy avoid the bees in the end?

　　A．He asked Mr.Nelson for help.

　　B．He hid himself under the water.

　　C．He rushed into the Nelson house.

　　D．He rode off in the opposite direction.

　　40．Which of the following can best describe Andy's escape from the bees?

　　A．No pains, no gains.

　　B．Once bitten, twice shy.

　　C．Where there is a will, there is a way.

　　D．In time of danger, one's mind works fast.

　　D

　　Making an apology is not the same as making amends.Sometimes we apologize just because it's the easiest thing to do.What's actually important is to identify where we go wrong, take full responsibility for our mistakes and, if possible, try to make up for them.

　　A recent case involving Hewlett-Packed, the US computer giant, shows the importance of presenting a sincere apology.The Chinese consumers who had bought notebook computers of certain models, which have been put on Chinese market since 2007, suffered a massive flash screen failures and overheating problems.Through investigation, Chinese AQSIQ (國家質檢總局) identified these HP computers had quality problems and HP admitted this.HP made a proposal that they would extend the warranty period of such computers, but this could not satisfied the consumers.What they needed was a tho-rough description of the truth.HP has “sincerely” apologized.But the consumers remain angry, and say that only a product recall—as HP has done in the past—will prove that the apology is sincere.

　　Another apology that fell flat on its face was that of Thierry Henry, the famous French footballer.His deli-berate handball in November 2009 created the goal which knocked Ireland out of the 2010 World Cup.The incident caused great anger in the football world, and eventually Henry issued an apology.Two days later, he wrote, “I'm not the referee...but if I hurt someone I'm sorry.” Better late than never, perhaps, but even then he passed the blame onto the referee!

　　Such high-profile cases, which attract a lot of publi-city are often under the spotlight, but similar incidents occur in our everyday lives.Stress caused by schoolwork and tiredness can sometimes result in outbursts of anger against friends and family.Have you ever lost your temper for minor reasons? After calming down, most people are quick to realize their mistake and apologize.But it's just as important to identify what caused the error in the first place and take action to ensure it doesn't happen again.

　　No one should hold a negative attitude to making a sincere apology.Empty words are easy to say, but they are as useless as they sound.A real show of remorse demands hard work and commitment to put error right.

　　41．What does the author intend to tell us in the case of HP?

　　A．A true apology needs sincere actions.

　　B．HP should recall all the faulty computers.

　　C．Good quality makes a good company.