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高二英文 L4
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Retest No Yes__________

一、單字選擇
1. （ ）The life ________ of a butterfly contains four stages and usually lasts between two weeks and one
month. (A) escape (B) feast (C) arrival (D) cycle
2. （ ）Christmas used to be a ________ event for my family, but it hasn’t been since the death of my mother.
(A) mournful (B) furious (C) joyous (D) reliable
3. （ ）Unlike his twin brother, Mark ________ outdoor activities like going hiking and camping on weekends.
(A) prefers (B) feasts (C) restores (D) mourns
4. （ ）You can learn some basic _________ of physics in this course.
(A) concepts (B) reunions (C) occasions (D) feasts
5. （ ）We had better go to bed early because we have to get up at ________ tomorrow to set off for the
airport. (A) occasion (B) anticipation (C) company (D) dawn
6. （ ）Fans of the singer crowded into the lobby of the hotel, waiting for her ____________.
(A) cycle (B) arrival (C) reunion (D) concept
7. （ ）It was reported that the man had hit the old lady and then ____________ without taking her to hospital.
(A) feasted (B) escaped (C) awaited (D) mocked
8. （ ）Every guest at the wedding ____________ was impressed with the bride’s shining diamond ring.
(A) sorrow (B) cycle (C) dawn (D) feast
9. （ ）My mother _______ my grandmother in both looks and personality. They are both charming and
tender. (A) resembles (B) restores (C) anticipates (D) transforms
10. （ ）The naughty boy was punished for ________ the poor girl and imitating her way of speaking in public.
(A) mocking (B) awaiting (C) escaping (D) mourning
11. （ ）New Year’s Eve is an important ________ in China, as people living and working far away return
home to reunite with their families. (A) preference (B) anticipation (C) occasion (D) recognition
12. （ ）Built in 1908, the Red House in Ximen, Taipei City, has been _________ and redesigned to become a
landmark featuring shops, theaters, and cultural events.
(A) mourned (B) restored (C) escaped (D) awaited
13. （ ）Water, food, and air are ____________ to the survival of all living things.
(A) mournful (B) essential (C) occasional (D) sorrowful
14. （ ）Repeated failures and misfortunes didn’t defeat Johnson but instead ______ him into a man of strong
will. (A) resembled (B) mocked (C) transformed (D) restored
15. （ ）Depending on your personal _______ and budget, you can choose your favorite restaurant from the list.
(A) resemblance (B) recognition (C) reception (D) preference
16. （ ）It was rumored that the prisoner had successfully made a(n) ____________ with the help of an insider.
(A) arrival (B) escape (C) reunion (D) concept
17. （ ）Don’t just act as an outsider as if the case were none of your business; you are directly involved and
should ________ more in the discussion. (A) escape (B) recognize (C) participate (D) mourn
18. （ ）The outbreak of COVID-19 has led to a dramatic ________ of our daily lives, changing the way our
society works and leaving lasting effects.
(A) participation (B) resemblance (C) construction (D) transformation
19. （ ）The students are busy decorating the hall to give the visitors from their sister school a warm ________.
(A) reception (B) preference (C) reunion (D) occasion
20. （ ）Life is not always smooth sailing; difficulties and failures are ________ parts of it.
(A) joyous (B) mournful (C) inevitable (D) mock

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21. （ ）Given his many achievements in the film industry, Ang Lee has been ________ as one of the greatest
directors ever. (A) recognized (B) transformed (C) accompanied (D) reunited
22. （ ）Emma’s heart has been filled with ________ and sadness ever since her husband died in the accident.
(A) sorrow (B) reunion (C) concept (D) arrival
23. （ ）Everyone attending the 20th class ________ felt excited and chatted happily about funny memories
from high school. (A) occasion (B) arrival (C) reunion (D) reception
24. （ ）Jenny ____________ on steak and wine in a fancy restaurant to celebrate her birthday.
(A) feasted (B) mourned (C) escaped (D) participated
25. （ ）Fortunately, the teenage girl has been found and _________ with her family after a two-week
disappearance. (A) restored (B) reunited (C) escaped (D) preferred
26. （ ）NBA superstar Kobe Bryant is in the Hall of Fame in _________ of his achievements in basketball.
(A) recognition (B) transformation (C) occasion (D) reception
27. （ ）With Christmas around the corner, I can’t help but get excited as I ________ a skiing vacation with my
family. (A) recognize (B) accompany (C) participate (D) anticipate
28. （ ）Fans and close friends gathered to _________ the death of the famous dancer who had passed away
following a severe heart attack. (A) mock (B) mourn (C) restore (D) escape
29. （ ）The presidential candidates are always _______ by bodyguards whenever they make public
appearances. (A) reunited (B) accompanied (C) mourned (D) anticipated
30. （ ）Being a busy career woman with two young kids, Carol now cherishes the _______ opportunity to be
alone. (A) inevitable (B) mournful (C) occasional (D) innovative

二、文意字彙
1. ____________________ Change is i_______e in life; there’s nothing we can do to stop it.
2. ____________________ The train will be delayed for twenty minutes; its time of a_____l will now be 10:35.
3. ____________________ No matter what new skill you are trying to learn, practice is e_____l if you want to
improve.
4. ____________________ The student was caught cheating on the test and failed to e_____e the teacher’s
attention.
5. ____________________ However busy we are in our own lives, we always have a family r______n on
Christmas Day.
6. ____________________ Birth and death are the part of the life c_______e that all living things experience.
7. ____________________ On the night of the Moon Festival, we f_________ted on lots of grilled meats and
sweets. It was a wonderful barbeque.
8. ____________________ The teacher used a clock to explain the c________t of time to the young students.
9. ____________________ I have a p_______e for Japanese dishes over Korean cuisine; for me, the latter is too
spicy.
10. ____________________ Are you sure that’s Gary’s mother? They don’t r_____e each other at all.
11. ____________________ Kevin was lucky to e_____e punishment since his mother didn’t notice what he had
done.
12. ____________________ Miranda’s friends sang her a j____s song on her birthday, wishing her a new year of
happiness.
13. ____________________ You can’t just do nothing and a_____t success; you have to work toward your goals.
14. ____________________ It is rude and impolite to m_______k those who are poorer than you.
15. ____________________ It is easier for students to understand abstract c_______ts if you explain them with
the help of some visual aids.
16. ____________________ To turn the old town into a tourist attraction, the first thing we must do is r_____e all
the historic buildings so as to attract tourists.
17. ____________________ Though I had a p_____e for a suite with an ocean view, I booked a mountain room
this time to save money.
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18. ____________________ Although Luke is a top tennis player, he has remained humble and never m______ks
his opponents.
19. ____________________ Under the spell of the witch, a handsome prince was t_______med into an ugly frog.
20. ____________________ Jimmy felt disappointed because his parents didn’t allow him to p_____e in the
camping activity.
21. ____________________ A romantic candlelit dinner is usually a______ied by a high-end wine.
22. ____________________ With the excellent weather, farmers a_______e a good harvest.
23. ____________________ We hope students can grasp how to write a detective story by learning the e_______l
features of the form.
24. ____________________ New construction and better transportation t______med the quiet neighborhood into
a popular area.
25. ____________________ The stars of the film received a great r________n from the fans as they arrived on
the red carpet.
26. ____________________ The chess club can’t accept new members until it’s r________ed by the school.
27. ____________________ Susan was easy-going and had a great sense of humor, so we all enjoyed her
c_______y during the trip.
28. ____________________ Traditionally, Americans hold a f_______t with a roast turkey and many other
delicacies on Thanksgiving.
29. ____________________ When looking for a job, I p______r to follow my heart rather than follow the
expectations of my parents.
30. ____________________ The school field day is highly a_______ted by all the students. They can’t wait to
show their abilities in track and field.
31. ____________________ All the victims wore s________l looks, not knowing when their hometown, which
had been destroyed in the earthquake, could be rebuilt.
32. ____________________ Although the businessman is very busy, he still makes time to pay o______l visits to
children in orphanages.
33. ____________________ It’s amazing that the r_______t working at the international five-star hotel can speak
five languages fluently.
34. ____________________ The actress was awarded the Academy Honorary Award in r_______n of her
contribution to the film industry.
35. ____________________ You will be also judged based on your classroom p______n in addition to your test
scores, so be active in class.
36. ____________________ Political leaders and government officials from all over the world gathered with local
people to m_______n the late prime minister.
37. ____________________ The copy bears a striking r________e to the original painting. It would take an
expert to tell them apart.
38. ____________________ The last time I saw William was when he was four. He has changed so much over the
past two decades that I failed to r________e him.

三、文法選擇(課本句型)
1. （ ）The diamond necklace is said ____________ from the museum during World War II.
(A) will be stolen (B) was stolen (C) to have been stolen (D) to be stolen
2. （ ）Studying abroad is expensive. Therefore, I would rather _______ to study in Taiwan than ______
abroad. (A) continue; studying (B) continuing; study (C) continuing; studying (D) continue; study
3. （ ）This well-known painter is believed ____________ one of the greatest artists of the 21 st century.
(A) is (B) to be (C) will be (D) to have been
4. （ ）Since Daniel is a family man, he would rather spend time with his family than ________ with his
friends on weekends. (A) hangs out (B) hang out (C) hanging out (D) hung out
5. （ ）Jane would rather ________ a bus to Taipei than _______ there by high-speed rail because she wants
to save money. (A) take; to go (B) to take; go (C) taking; going (D) take; go
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6. （ ）The busy outlet mall attracts thousands of customers every day. However, its location is said _______
a cemetery before the construction of the mall. (A) being (B) was (C) to have been (D) to be
7. （ ）Mr. Hung is believed ________ an important role in the daily operations of this international company
since he is the one who makes major decisions.
(A) to play (B) to have played (C) playing (D) played
8. （ ）Steve is a hardworking man who seizes every moment. He would rather _______ life to its fullest than
________ his time. (A) living; wasting (B) live; waste (C) to live; to waste (D) lived; wasted
9. （ ）Because of my tight budget this month, I would ________ at home rather than _______ meals through
foodpanda. (A) cook; order (B) cooking; order (C) cook; ordering (D) cooking; to order
10. （ ）Memorizing as much vocabulary as possible is thought _______ the first step toward achieving one’s
language-learning goals. (A) to have been (B) being (C) to be (D) will be

四、文法選擇(其他考點)
1. （ ）Whenever Gary faces a problem, he tries to find a solution quickly instead of _________ it.
(A) avoids (B) to avoid (C) avoid (D) avoiding
2. （ ）Linda tried to express her love to her boyfriend ________ making homemade cookies on his birthday.
(A) by (B) for (C) from (D) to
3. （ ）____________ is true that regular exercise can greatly benefit our health.
(A) One (B) That (C) It (D) What
4. （ ）It’s hot and sunny today. Why not _________ a walk in the woods?
(A) to take (B) taking (C) take (D) took
5. （ ）Since she entered university, Kelly ____________ two part-time jobs to support herself.
(A) works (B) has worked (C) had worked (D) worked
6. （ ）After his retirement, Andrew plans to move to Hawaii __________ he can enjoy sunshine and ocean
activities all year long. (A) , which (B) , where (C) which (D) where
7. （ ）On cleaning day, every worker came to the factory with their sleeves _________ up, ready to get the
job done. (A) rolls (B) to roll (C) rolling (D) rolled
8. （ ）The patient with terminal cancer decided not to receive hospital treatment. _________, he would take
Chinese herbal medicine. (A) At first (B) What’s more (C) Instead (D) As a result
9. （ ）5G is _______ a technological revolution that can support the development of many innovative
applications, like VR and self-driving cars.
(A) isolated from (B) satisfied with (C) recognized as (D) transformed to
10. （ ）While ____________ for the rain to stop, James met his aunt at the train station.
(A) waited (B) waits (C) waiting (D) to wait
11. （ ）Jason often plays online games ________ midnight. That’s why he has trouble getting up early most
mornings. (A) for (B) till (C) during (D) within
12. （ ）The band was playing music so loud that Jim couldn’t hear _________ to him.
(A) what Lisa was saying (B) what was Lisa saying
(C) what saying was Lisa (D) what Lisa saying was
13. （ ）I couldn’t log in this morning, so I needed to have someone _______ my computer as soon as possible.
(A) fix (B) to fix (C) fixing (D) fixed
14. （ ）Taylor Swift dressed up ____________ a striking evening gown for her entrance on the red carpet.
(A) in (B) to (C) on (D) of
15. （ ）The magician performed many tricks that kept the audience fascinated _________ the performance.
(A) until (B) throughout (C) then (D) while
16. （ ）After graduation, I often thought of those happy days _______ we studied and played together in high
school. (A) what (B) where (C) that (D) when

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17. （ ）______, Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, was chosen as Person of the Year for 2021 by Time
magazine.
(A) Be innovative and ambitious (B) Innovative and ambitious
(C) To be innovative and ambitious (D) He is innovative and ambitious
18. （ ）A: This painting is a masterpiece. It is well worth the asking price.
B: I don’t think __________; the artist’s previous works are better.
(A) either (B) this (C) about (D) so
19. （ ）Though the prizes of the game are appealing, it is the game __________ that attracts so many
contestants. It’s an extremely fun game. (A) at all (B) of all (C) itself (D) whole
20. （ ）To impress the other guests, Amy was advised to drink her wine with small, ________ sips over dinner.
(A) like-lady (B) lady-like (C) lady-alike (D) alike-lady

五、綜合測驗
1. People are often surprised when they hear about our favorite national holiday. As proud Mexicans, this
holiday is of course the Day of the Dead, and trust me, we would rather __(1)__ than __(1)__ this party!
Now, to those __(2)__ have never heard of the Day of the Dead, the thought of celebrating death might
sound a little weird. It might even make their hair __(3)__! This is probably because most cultures tend to shy
away from or even fear death. Here in Mexico, however, we are a people determined to embrace death as an
important part of life. For us, the Day of the Dead is thus always a happy and __(4)__ time. We light candles,
sing songs, decorate graves, and stuff ourselves with great Mexican food. We also dress up __(5)__ all kinds of
costumes and dance like there’s no tomorrow. Most importantly, we remember and honor the lives of the
departed. That’s what the Day of the Dead is all about!
（ ）(1) (A) die; missing (B) dying; missing (C) die; miss (D) dying; miss
（ ）(2) (A) who (B) which (C) when (D) how
（ ）(3) (A) stand on end (B) lay at end (C) sit to the end (D) lie in the end
（ ）(4) (A) terminal (B) joyous (C) sorrowful (D) horrifying
（ ）(5) (A) on (B) to (C) in (D) of

2. In recent years, the Day of the Dead has become almost as famous as Halloween. Millions around the
world __(1)__ in this event, which seems to only grow every year.
This Mexican festival is now so popular that it even has Hollywood __(2)__ and __(2)__. A good example
of this is Spectre, one of the latest James Bond films to hit the big screen, which starts in the middle of a huge
Day of the Dead parade in Mexico City. Even the hero himself dresses up __(3)__ a skeleton costume as he
makes his way through the crowd toward a hotel room with a dark-haired beauty on one arm. The local lady is,
however, soon disappointed, as Bond immediately steps out onto the roof of the hotel to catch some bad guys
who are said __(4)__ close by. 007 then prevents a terrorist attack and kills a man that is more likely to make
one’s hair __(5)__ than any scary costume, all with the Day of the Dead celebrations continuing in the
background.
It seems likely that this famous festival, like the famous spy, won’t be dying anytime soon.
（ ）(1) (A) accompany (B) participate (C) transform (D) anticipate
（ ）(2) (A) to sit up; to take notice (B) sits up; takes notice
(C) sat up; took notice (D) sit up and take notice
（ ）(3) (A) in (B) with (C) on (D) of
（ ）(4) (A) being (B) been (C) to be (D) to being
（ ）(5) (A) lay at end (B) stand on end (C) sit to the end (D) lie in the end

3. The Day of the Dead is undoubtedly Mexico’s most important festival. No holiday is celebrated __(1)__
the nation with such passion and pleasure. As a time to both pay one’s respects to the dead and celebrate life,
this holiday is easily the most eagerly __(2)__ event of the year.
Though the Day of the Dead has been a regular feature on the local calendar for centuries, its actual roots
are thought __(3)__ all the way back to the time of the native Aztecs*. The festival is thus as much a part of
Mexican culture as temples and tortillas*. To know just __(4)__ important the Day of the Dead is to the people
of Mexico, you only need to travel there in early November to see the grand celebrations for yourself.

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 There is, however, yet another reason why this old tradition is unlikely to __(5)__; many locals believe
that not honoring the dead properly during the Day of the Dead will anger their departed souls and bring
terrible luck. Failing to celebrate, therefore, could lead to financial losses, family fights, or even death. This is
just another good reason, you might say, to join the party! 註：Aztec 阿茲特克人 tortilla 墨西哥薄餡餅
（ ）(1) (A) underneath (B) along (C) between (D) throughout
（ ）(2) (A) awaited (B) restored (C) mourned (D) resembled
（ ）(3) (A) extended (B) extending (C) to extend (D) to extending
（ ）(4) (A) which (B) how (C) what (D) that
（ ）(5) (A) die out (B) move on (C) pay off (D) dress up

4. For most Mexicans, no other holiday compares to the Day of the Dead. A highlight on the calendar, this
holiday is widely recognized __(1)__ by far the country’s most important festival. For two days in early
November, the entire nation springs to life as locals dance, dine, and dress up to mark this special __(2)__.
Locals and tourists alike travel great distances to be a part of it, and many often start preparing weeks, if not
months, __(3)__.
A major symbol of the Day of the Dead is el flor del muerto, or “the flower of the dead.” This flower is
otherwise known as the Cempazuchitl or Mexican marigold*, a flower native to the country. __(4)__ and bright
yellow, it has been used for centuries to decorate homes and graves during the yearly festival and certainly adds
a splash of color to the surprisingly lively affair. The Cempazuchitl is also believed __(5)__ a symbol of both
the sun and rebirth. All in all, it’s the perfect flower to guide ghostly guests back to earth for Mexico’s greatest
party! 註：marigold 萬壽菊
（ ）(1) (A) in (B) as (C) with (D) of
（ ）(2) (A) company (B) preference (C) feast (D) occasion
（ ）(3) (A) in advance (B) on the way (C) in addition (D) at once
（ ）(4) (A) To be large (B) Been Large (C) Large (D) To being Large
（ ）(5) (A) been (B) being (C) to be (D) will be

5. Through the eyes of a child, the Day of the Dead may seem pretty frightening. First, you’re told that
__(1)__ the festival, our world is visited by ghosts! Second, the streets are filled with people in costumes
spooky* enough to even __(2)__ grown-ups’ hair __(2)__ on end. Finally, the same grown-ups expect you to
stay in a graveyard all night until __(3)__, lighting candles and eating skull cookies!
Many parents might be wondering __(4)__ they can explain all this to their kids. Fortunately, there are
children’s books that can help. These books are thought __(5)__ the Day of the Dead a far less scary time of
year for children.
One of the most popular of these books is a wonderful tale __(6)__ The Dead Family Díaz. This is the
story of a young skeleton, Angelito, who is __(7)__ by the Day of the Dead. As a skeleton, he finds people’s red
tongues, wild hair, and large round eyes absolutely terrifying. He would rather __(8)__ in the dark underworld
than __(8)__ all night with such strange creatures. A nice quiet, __(9)__ evening at home would be much better!
In addition, he also fears getting lost in the land of the living and having to stay there __(10)__ the following
November! However, when he somehow makes friends with a real, living boy, everything changes. Hopefully
this story can also change how some children view the Day of the Dead. 註：spooky 怪異嚇人的
（ ）(1) (A) in (B) under (C) throughout (D) beyond
（ ）(2) (A) have; standing (B) make; stand (C) let; to stand (D) cause; stand
（ ）(3) (A) dawn (B) reception (C) occasion (D) cycle
（ ）(4) (A) how (B) when (C) what (D) which
（ ）(5) (A) making (B) make (C) to make (D) made
（ ）(6) (A) naming (B) names (C) to name (D) named
（ ）(7) (A) scary to die (B) scared to death (C) too scared to die (D) so scary to death
（ ）(8) (A) stay; party (B) stayed; partied (C) stay; partied (D) stayed; party
（ ）(9) (A) mock (B) occasional (C) mournful (D) inevitable
（ ）(10) (A) yet (B) till (C) while (D) as

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6. Last week, I received a special email. Maria, my Mexican classmate, invited me __(1)__ her for the annual
Day of the Dead celebrations in her hometown of Capulalpam de Méndez.
I’ve always been fascinated by this unique festival, so naturally, I jumped at the chance to __(2)__ her on
her trip home. I knew the festival would involve costumes, fine food, and all-night parties—all __(3)__ the
deceased of course—and therefore would be a perfect way to experience some authentic Mexican culture.
In addition, __(4)__ Capulalpam de Méndez may be a tiny southern settlement hidden away in the Sierra
Madre mountains, it’s also a very special place. It has existed for over 1200 years, and locals officially
recognize the village __(5)__ one of Mexico’s so-called Magical Towns. Thus, not surprisingly, it is thought
__(6)__ one of the country’s best venues for celebrating the Day of the Dead.
Finally, I also __(7)__ the thought of a small-town celebration to any other type of celebration. Many
people would rather __(8)__ part in a lively festival like the Day of the Dead in a major city than __(8)__ it in a
tiny mountain village, but I’m not one for crowded streets or grand parades. __(9)__, I wanted to see a little
town come to life.
Needless to say, I immediately accepted Maria’s invitation, and we started making all the necessary
arrangements well __(10)__. This was going to be a holiday to die for!
（ ）(1) (A) joining (B) to join (C) join (D) joined
（ ）(2) (A) anticipate (B) mourn (C) resemble (D) accompany
（ ）(3) (A) in spite of (B) in honor of (C) in fear of (D) in danger of
（ ）(4) (A) while (B) if (C) since (D) after
（ ）(5) (A) to (B) with (C) as (D) from
（ ）(6) (A) will be (B) been (C) being (D) to be
（ ）(7) (A) preferred (B) reunited (C) escaped (D) awaited
（ ）(8) (A) take; experienced (B) took; experience (C) take; experience (D) took; experienced
（ ）(9) (A) Instead (B) However (C) Otherwise (D) Initially
（ ）(10) (A) in case (B) in advance (C) in addition (D) in order

六、文意選填
1. (A) anticipation (B) arrival (C) occasions (D) dressing up (E) to (F) however
(G) on (H) concept (I) inevitable (J) to death
The Day of the Dead is a Mexican holiday. This holiday is sometimes confused with Halloween by
non-Mexican people. __①__, the two have distinct traditions. The confusion may lie in the fact that the two __
②__ share some of the same origins.
The __③__ that eventually became Halloween started as an ancient Celtic* festival called Samhain.
Centuries ago, Celtic people believed that on Samhain, ghosts would come back from the afterlife. Therefore,
in __④__, they wore strange costumes and made fires to scare the ghosts away. The tradition of __⑤__ still
continues today; on Halloween, many people wear frightening costumes to scare their friends __⑥__!
The Day of the Dead also marks the return of spirits __⑦__ the living world. Nonetheless, unlike
Halloween, which falls at the end of October, the Day of the Dead is celebrated __⑧__ November 1 and 2.
Probably the most major difference is that the idea behind the Day of the Dead is not to scare ghosts away.
Rather, it is a celebration and welcoming of ghosts’ __⑨__ back on Earth. This holiday represents Mexicans’
choice to accept death and celebrate it as a(n) __⑩__ part of life. In this manner, they make peace with death
and reject the fear of it. 註：Celtic 凱爾特人的
①________ ②________ ③________ ④________ ⑤________
⑥________ ⑦________ ⑧________ ⑨________ ⑩________

2. (A) recognized (B) in addition (C) occasion (D) in (E) mournful (F) participate
(G) essential (H) to (I) feasts (J) transforming
Similar to Mexico’s Day of the Dead, other cultures also have festivals that honor the dead. One such
festival is the Ghost Festival celebrated __①__ Chinese communities worldwide. In the Chinese lunar calendar,
the seventh month is known as Ghost Month. This month occurs every year during autumn. The Ghost Festival
is most commonly __②__ on the fifteenth night of Ghost Month.
In Chinese culture, spirits are believed to return __③__ Earth during Ghost Month. Therefore, at this time
of year, people __④__ in activities to welcome the dead. During the Ghost Festival, __⑤__ are organized to
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 satisfy the spirits’ hunger. __⑥__, people write messages to the spirits of their loved ones on paper and burn
them. At the end of the festival, paper lanterns are lit and allowed to float up into the night sky, __⑦__ the sky
into a sea of light. People think that this act is __⑧__ for helping the spirits find their way back to the other
world.
Unlike the Day of the Dead, the Ghost Festival is a(n) __⑨__ time. This festival is not viewed as a(n) __
⑩__ for celebration. Rather, it is a way to help ease the suffering of the dead.
①________ ②________ ③________ ④________ ⑤________
⑥________ ⑦________ ⑧________ ⑨________ ⑩________

3. (A) in honor of (B) on (C) about (D) resembling (E) recognized (F) transformed
(G) sorrowful (H) participation (I) throughout (J) await
How do Mexicans living in the United States celebrate the Day of the Dead? This question is one that such
people must think __①__ once a year. Fortunately, large Day of the Dead festivals can be found __②__ the
United States. One example is the city of San Antonio, Texas, where the streets were __③__ into the USA’s
largest Day of the Dead celebration in 2019.
San Antonio has held this annual festival __④__ the Mexican holiday for over fifteen years. Every year
from October 26 to November 3, many celebration events and attractions in the city __⑤__ tourists from
around the world. These include religious services, live music, and parades __⑥__ those seen in Mexico itself.
All these activities are free to the public, and therefore __⑦__ is open to all. In addition, numerous street
stands sell traditional Mexican food for consumers to feast __⑧__.
San Antonio’s Dia de Muertos festival has been __⑨__ by USA Today as one of the newspaper’s “Ten
Great Day of the Dead Celebrations.” Mexicans living in the United States may feel __⑩__ for not being home
during the Day of the Dead. If so, San Antonio could be the best place to celebrate this most lively and spirited
of holidays.
①________ ②________ ③________ ④________ ⑤________
⑥________ ⑦________ ⑧________ ⑨________ ⑩________

4. (A) with (B) participate (C) by (D) escape (E) recognized (F) restore (G) occasions
(H) mourn (I) resembles (J) reception
The Day of the Dead is most commonly known as a Mexican holiday. However, similar festivals are in
fact celebrated in multiple other countries. Furthermore, the customs of these __①__ differ from place to place.
Like the Day of the Dead, Brazil’s Día dos Finados (“Day of the Finished” in English) is __②__ on
November 2. This festival closely __③__ the Day of the Dead. Brazilians celebrate this day __④__ visiting
the graves of their relatives who have passed away. They then decorate these graves with candles and flowers to
__⑤__ for their deceased family members. By contrast, the Obon festival in Japan involves different activities.
Japanese people visit their family members’ graves to clean them and __⑥__ them to good condition. In
addition, people light lanterns, which then ascend* into the sky to share guiding light __⑦__ the spirits who
are said to return to earth during the festival. Finally, Cambodians* __⑧__ in Pchum Ben, a 15-day festival
that occurs every year in September or October. Pchum Ben is held as a(n) __⑨__ for the spirits who come out
as the gates to Hell are opened. Cambodian people leave food out on their streets to please evil spirits in an
attempt to __⑩__ the consequences of their wicked deeds.
Although these festivals differ in many ways, they all follow a common theme, namely honoring those
who have departed this life. 註：ascend 上升 Cambodian 柬埔寨人
①________ ②________ ③________ ④________ ⑤________
⑥________ ⑦________ ⑧________ ⑨________ ⑩________

5. (A) in (B) feast (C) essential (D) in short (E) by contrast (F) with (G) arrival
(H) mourned (I) recognition (J) accompanied
On the Day of the Dead, many Mexican people put together a large display called an ofrenda. __①__,
ofrenda means “offering” in English. An ofrenda is constructed __②__ honor of one specific individual who
has died. The idea behind the display is to welcome the __③__ of this individual’s spirit.
An ofrenda is commonly designed __④__ three levels. The top level features a photo of the departed
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 individual __⑤__ by religious images. On the second level, the dead person’s family members prepare a(n) __
⑥__ of his or her favorite foods. One particularly popular food offered on an ofrenda is pan de muerto, a
traditional Mexican sweet bread. If the individual being __⑦__ was an adult, a bottle of an alcoholic* drink
may be included. __⑧__, if he or she was a child, a toy can be offered instead. The only __⑨__ items on the
bottom level are candles. However, this level also often contains washing equipment such as soap, a basin*, and
a towel. Such items are included in __⑩__ of the fact that the spirit might have traveled far and therefore may
wish to feel refreshed after the journey.
Mexican families often construct ofrendas in their homes. However, these displays can also be found in
churches and graveyards. 註：alcoholic 含酒精的 basin 臉盆
①________ ②________ ③________ ④________ ⑤________
⑥________ ⑦________ ⑧________ ⑨________ ⑩________

七、閱讀測驗
1. Christmas celebrations happen over one or two days in most places, but in Mexico, they last for weeks.
The festivities there begin on December 16, and for the eight evenings leading up to Christmas Eve, children
enjoy piñata parties. A piñata is a large, colorful figure made of paper or clay. It’s hung from a ceiling and filled
with candy and other small gifts. To get the gifts inside, children must break open the piñata by hitting it with a
big stick.
On Christmas Day, families go to church and later sit down for a huge feast. Then, the next major event is
Three Kings’ Day. On January 5, Mexicans honor the Three Kings who brought gifts to Jesus after his birth.
One traditional food served on this day is a sweet bread called Rosca de Reyes. It is baked with dried fruit in a
wreath* shape, and a small figure of baby Jesus is hidden inside. According to tradition, whoever gets the piece
of bread with the figure must host the party for the next festival, which is Candlemas Day. This festival takes
place on February 2 and is also related to Jesus’s birth. The fun really goes on for weeks in Mexico.
註：wreath 花環
（ ）(1) According to this article, for how long do Mexican people celebrate Christmas? (A) About a
week. (B) Less than eight days. (C) More than a month. (D) Only one or two days.
（ ）(2) According to the first paragraph, which of the following statements is true? (A) A piñata is made
of sweet bread. (B) Piñata parties end on Christmas Eve. (C) Children enjoy piñata parties only
on December 24. (D) Children get the sweets in a piñata without any effort.
（ ）(3) According to the final paragraph, which of the following statements is true? (A) Rosca de Reyes
is served and enjoyed on Candlemas Day. (B) Candlemas Day takes place no later than Three
Kings’ Day. (C) On Christmas Day, Mexicans stay home all day to enjoy a big feast. (D) The
one who will host the party for Candlemas Day is decided on January 5.
2. On the days leading up to the Day of the Dead, people traditionally clean their homes and then set up a
special table called ofrenda, which is used to honor a family member who is no longer alive. Usually, a photo of
the deceased family member is placed on this table along with flowers, candles, and food and drinks that he or
she enjoyed while he or she was alive. Other items like books, clothes, and music CDs can also be included.
The point of placing all of these things on the ofrenda is to make the late family member feel welcome during
their short visit home.
According to tradition, each ofrenda should include the four elements—water, wind, earth, and fire. Bread
represents earth, and paper decorations represent the wind, so both of these items are placed on the ofrenda. Lit
candles and bottles of water are also displayed to represent fire and water respectively. Putting together an
ofrenda is an act of love, and if the dead family member returns and sees the ofrenda, there’s no doubt they’ll
feel welcome.
（ ）(1) What is an ofrenda? (A) An act of expressing love for living people. (B) A place where
Mexican people make bread. (C) The combination of water, wind, earth, and fire. (D) A table
decorated with items that remind living people of the deceased.
（ ）(2) Why do Mexican people set up ofrendas? (A) To express their fear of death. (B) To express
gratitude to their family members. (C) To honor their beloved deceased family members. (D)
To show how sorrowful they feel about losing a family member.
（ ）(3) Which is NOT mentioned as something placed on an ofrenda? (A) The late person’s favorite
novel. (B) A dress the deceased person used to wear. (C) A fancy racing car the deceased
person drove. (D) A bunch of roses the deceased person loved.

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3. The Day of the Dead is observed throughout Latin America, and the celebrations are similar from country
to country. But the people of Guatemala* have a special tradition that seems to exist nowhere else: kite flying.
When this tradition began many centuries ago, people used the kites as a way to communicate with dead loved
ones.
Unlike ordinary kites, the ones at Guatemala’s kite festivals are huge and truly impressive to look at.
They’re typically made with paper or cloth of many colors and patterns, and most of them are in the form of
circles. Some kites can be over twelve meters in size, with long tails flowing in the wind. It’s not unusual for
locals to spend weeks or months designing and building their kites.
While kite festivals are found throughout Guatemala, the biggest ones happen in two particular towns:
Sumpango and Santiago Sacatepéquez. During the festivals, the streets are filled with stands that sell delicious
local foods and handmade crafts*. You can even buy your own small kite to fly. However, the real action takes
place in the cemeteries, where people visit their deceased loved ones and go to display and fly their kites. Just
imagine giant, colorful kites filling the air. What an amazing sight!
註：Guatemala 瓜地馬拉 craft 工藝品
（ ）(1) Which would be the best title for the article? (A) Kite-Flying Festival: An Impressive Art
Display (B) Kite-Flying Festival: A Fun Way to Explore the Sky (C) Kite-Flying Festival: A
Unique Way to Honor the Dead (D) Kite-Flying Festival: A Lifeless Activity in Guatemala
（ ）(2) According to the article, which statement about the kite-flying festival is NOT true? (A) People
care a lot about the festival. (B) It has taken place for a very long time. (C) The kites in the
festival tend to be giant. (D) It’s a common festival all over Latin America.
（ ）(3) Why does the kite flying take place in cemeteries? (A) Because cemeteries have plenty of space
for the activity. (B) Because cemeteries are good places to enjoy local snacks. (C) Because the
sad atmosphere in cemeteries is right for the activity. (D) Because cemeteries are places where
living people visit their dead loved ones.

八、引導式翻譯
1. 如果你提早一個月訂票，可以獲得 10%的折扣。
You can get a 10% discount if you book the tickets a month ①____________ ②____________.
2. 我寧可花更多時間陪家人，也不願賺更多錢但要住在離他們很遠的地方。
I ①____________ ②____________ ③____________ more time with my family ④____________ make
more money but live far away from them.
3. 一隻惡狗突然跑向 Mandy 並差點咬了她，這把她嚇得要命。
When a fierce dog suddenly ran toward Mandy and almost bit her, it ①____________ her ②____________
③____________.
4. 我半夜被持續不斷的吱吱聲吵醒。這聲音讓我毛骨悚然。
I was woken up by repeated squeaking sounds around midnight. The sounds ①____________ my ②
____________ ③____________ ④____________ ⑤____________.
5. 這位企業家為紀念他已故的母親設立了一個非營利的組織，目的是幫助孤兒。
The entrepreneur established a nonprofit organization aimed at helping orphans ①____________ ②
h____________ ③____________ his deceased mother.
6. Owen 態度積極；他寧可面對失敗並從中學習，而不願被失敗擊倒。
Owen has a positive attitude; he ①____________ ②____________ face failures and learn from them ③
____________ ④b____________ defeated by them.
7. 這位導演據說在她二十多歲時曾經當過空服員。
The director is ①s____________ ②____________ ③____________ ④____________ a flight attendant in
her twenties.
8. 據信，這位年輕紳士每個星期天都會去做禮拜。
This young gentleman is ①b____________ ②____________ ③____________ to church every Sunday.
9. 隨著救護車駛離，它的警報聲也逐漸消失。
The siren sound ①____________ ②o____________ as the ambulance drove off.

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