A penny (which is) saved is a penny (which is) earned.
Unit Seven A Penny Contest
Class: __________ Name: __________ No.: __________
loan
1. It will take Jason at least six years to pay off his student l________n.
announced 2. At the meeting, the boss (: employer) a________ed (: declared/pronounced) that
he would retire from the business next
month.
wisdom 3. Some (: A
few) employees began (: started) to question (: doubt) the w________m (=>
intelligence/wits) of the manager’s decision (: determination) because of (:
owing to) the poor (: not good) sales of the new product (: item/commodity).
envying 4. Instead of (: Rather than) e________ying (: being jealous of)
others’ success (: achievement), we should (: are supposed to) work hard (:
diligently) to make our
dreams come (: be)
true.
reputation 5. This restaurant has a good r________n
(=> fame) for its delicious (: tasty/gourmet) food and excellent (:
top-quality) service.
fulfill: finish/complete/accomplish/attain/achieve 6. In order to f________l his dream of being a professional
dancer, David had put a
lot of (: much/a great deal/a great amount) effort (: toil/industry/diligence/endeavor)
into it (: being a professional dancer).
outstanding
7. The actor’s o________g(:
remarkable) performance (: show) in the drama moved (: touched) many
people to (prep.) tears (: crying).
sighed
8.
Thinking of her exboyfriend, Lily s________hed deeply and stared (: gazed/looked at) out of
the window.
gathered
(: assembled) 9. Our P.E. teacher g________red us and took the roll (點名) at the end of the class.
congratulate
10. We clapped to c________e Mark for his success (: achievement)
in making a business deal (: trade) with the big company.
gifted 11. Cindy
is a ________ (gifted/talented) singer. She has won many singing
competitions since she was a child (: her childhood).
motivation 12. People who lack (: lacking/running
short of/falling short of)________ (motivate) and passion (:
zeal/enthusiasm) give up more easily
and thus can’t do anything well.
intelligence(: wits/wisdom) 13. The
man showed (: revealed/displayed) high ________ (intelligent) and extraordinary (: 超凡的) memory from
an early age.
proposal 14. The boss accepted Rita’s ________ (propose) for the new project.
assumptions 15. We often make
________ (assume) because we don’t have the courage to ask.
II. 文法選擇 (10分，每題2分)
( B ) 16. ________ all the housework,
Susan lay down and took a rest.
(A) Done (B) Having done (C) Have done (D) Being done
( C ) 17. Sometimes Nick wishes he ________ a bird so that he could fly
in the sky.
(A) is (B) was (C) were (D) be
( B ) 18. You shouldn’t ________ to your parents like that. It was so
rude!
(A) be talked (B) have talked (C) talking (D) had talked
( A ) 19. Our teacher requested that the report ________ finished by
Friday.
(A) be (B) are (C) been (D) has been
( D ) 20. Jessica failed the English exam. She wished that she ________
for it earlier.
(A) prepares (B) has prepared (C) preparing (D) had prepared
III. 綜合測驗 (20分，每題2分)
In order to help
his grandchildren manage their money well, George suggested a special contest
to see 21 make the best use of their money. 22 it as an
interesting challenge, no one refused to join the contest. As the final day of
the contest arrived, each of them should show their results. Over the past few
months, Clara did not change her spending habits. She bought a lot of luxuries,
23 precious
jewels and electronic products. 24 , Monty used his money in a different way. He 25 great
risks by betting on card games. He was fortunate to win at first, but he ended
up having no money 26 . Unlike Clara and Monty, Alex was highly 27 to win
the contest. He saved all his pocket money and accumulated a lot of it, which
made him the champion in the contest. All the children, except for Julia,
praised for his success. She thought she 28 an investment
with her money, and it would pay off one day. She had a great interest in
violin, so she paid a violinist to improve her 29 skills.
After a few years, she was able 30 with the violinist in public and became a professional performer.
So, who was the last winner in the contest?
( C ) 21. (A) could who (B) can who (C) who could (D)
who can
( B ) 22. (A) Regarded (B)
Regarding (C) Regard (D)
To regarding
( D ) 23. (A) such like (B)
such (C) so as (D)
such as
( D ) 24. (A) Thus (B)
Otherwise (C) As a result (D) In contrast
( A ) 25. (A) took (B)
made (C) did (D)
had
( B ) 26. (A) leave (B) left (C) leaves (D) be left
( D ) 27. (A) enhanced (B)
proposed (C) invested (D)
motivated
( C ) 28. (A) have made (B)
is made (C) had made (D)
make
( A ) 29. (A) violinplaying (B) violinplayed (C) playviolin (D) playedviolin
( A ) 30. (A) to play (B)
play (C) to
playing (D) playing
IV. 對話
(10分，每題2分)
( D ) 31. A: Could you give me more
money, Mom? I don’t have enough for lunch.
B: But I just gave you spending money yesterday. You’ve used it up?
A: Um, ________ I spend it buying the new computer games.
(A) are you serious? (B) good for you.
(C) stop doing that! (D) you got me!
( B ) 32. A: Hey, look at my new smartphone. Isn’t
it cool (: superb/bravo/neat/fabulous/fantastic)?
B: Hmm, it’s pretty (: very) good, but your old phone is still fine, isn’t
it?
A: Yeah, ________, but the new one is bigger and cooler.
B: Well, I think you should learn how to manage your money.
(A) it is such a mess (B) it is still
functioning well
(C) it should be thrown
away (D) it is 44
dollars per night
( C ) 33. A: Look at this pair of jeans (: pants; trousers).
Does it go well with my shirt?
B: It looks great (on you) , but I suggest (: recommend/advise) you (should)
stop (: halt/cease) thinking
about (: considering) buying it. ________
(A) I believe it’s a nice choice (: alterative/option).
(B) Please give me some (: a few) suggestions.
(C) You can’t really afford
it.
(D) I wouldn’t be surprised (: amazed) if you do that.
第34～35題為題組
A: I don’t like
Mike. He is so fat and ugly.
B: 34 You can’t judge (:
decide) people only by their physical appearance (: outlook).
A: But other
classmates don’t like
him, either.
B: It doesn’t mean
that you have the right to say something like that.
A: All right. 35
( A ) 34. (A) What an
awful thing to say it is! (B) How
do you feel about Mike?
(C) I can’t agree with you more. (D) It is nice of you to say that.
( C ) 35. (A) I know
you are sorry. (B)
You should apologize (: say sorry
to him (for some wrongdoings).
(C) I know I was wrong. (I admit/confess that it is my fault).
(D)
You should be ashamed of
yourself.
V. 閱讀測驗 (10分，每題2分)
Ask any parents
and they will tell you that every child is a precious (: valuable) gift to the world. But is it
possible that every child is also a genius (天才)? In the book, Awakening the Genius in the Classroom, the author Thomas
Armstrong declares (:
announces)
that every kid has special
talents.
Many people may
think of Albert Einstein or Leonardo da Vinci when they hear the word “genius.”
However, Armstrong has
a different perspective (:
view) on it. He
believes that every kid is a genius. In his book, he points out (: indicates) twelve qualities that (子句S) make up (: constitute) a
genius. Surprisingly, childlike qualities like
curiosity, imagination,
and playfulness are at the top of the list.
Armstrong believes that every child is born with those genius qualities, but parents,
teachers, and mass media
(大眾傳媒) prevent
(: keep/stop/deter/distance) many children from expressing (: voicing/conveying) their genius (:
gift/talent). They lose faith
in themselves after watching the media highlight poor role models and negative values. The situation gets worse when they
go to school. In class, teachers are quick to label some students as “learning disabled (無能力的)” and separate them from the “smart” ones. Being told that they are not
smart, students will begin to be badlybehaved to match (: go with) this label.
At the end of his
book, Armstrong offers some suggestions for adults to encourage the genius in
every child. First, adults should set a good example for kids by being more
positive and creative themselves. Next, they should encourage children to use
their imagination in everything they do. Finally, Armstrong suggests that
adults (should) create an environment in which children feel free to express
their ideas without being criticized or judged. When children feel comfortable
with being themselves, their natural genius will begin to shine.
( C ) 36. This
passage is mainly about ________.
(A) the relationship
between parents and children
(B) the key to writing
a bestselling book
(C) the different views
on the genius qualities in children
(D) the creative
imagination coming from the children
( A ) 37. According
to Armstrong, ________ is a genius.
(A) a kid who can use
his imagination in everything he or she does
(B) a kid who can serve
as the role model at school
(C) a kid who has a
very high IQ like Albert Einstein
(D) a kid who has many
talents like Leonardo da Vinci
( B ) 38. What can
be the key factor that prevents kids from developing their talents?
(A) A low IQ. (B) Negative criticism.
(C) Poor TV programs. (D) A playful attitude.
( A ) 39. The word “label” in the third paragraph is closest
in meaning to “________.”
(A) regard (B) advise (C) overcome (D) regret
( B ) 40. We may
find this passage in a(n) ________ magazine.
(A) fashion (B) education (C) business (D) cooking
VI. 重組句子 (6分，每題3分)
41. followed/should/advice/have/her mother’s/Nancy
Nancy should have followed(: listened to/taken) her mother’s advice.
42. for dinner/have/shouldn’t/food/had/Monica/so much
Monica
shouldn’t have had(: eaten/dined/consumed) so much food for dinner.
VII. 改寫句子 (6分，每題3分)
43. Judy is not tall enough to be a fashion model. (用和現在事實相反的假設語氣改寫)
→ Judy wishes that she
were tall enough to be a fashion model.
44. Becky didn’t go to the party last night. (用和過去事實相反的假設語氣改寫)
→ Becky wished that she had gone to the party
last night.
VIII. 引導式翻譯 (4分，每格2分)
45. 汽油快用完了。附近有任何的加油站嗎？
The gas is running
out .
Is there any gas
station nearby (: in the neighborhood)?
IX. 中譯英 (4分)
46. Jason今天早上錯過了公車。不用說，他又再次遲到了。
Jason missed
the bus this morning.
Needless to
say, he was late (for work/for school)again (: repeatedly).
