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龍騰  高二下 英文 Review  3  Marathons: Going the extra mile   (附答案)  Q

 

1. During the WW2, the soldiers had to demonstrate s_____y so that they could survive the vicious battle together.   

2. We had a great a_____e at the party until Brendon chimed in rudely.  His interruption was really a bummer.  

3. As one of the best basketball players ever lived, Kobe Bryant was widely considered to be a l_____d among other NBA players.

4. These foreign labors are about to be deported by the DHS (Department of Homeland Security), because neither they have the right n_____y, nor they are registered.

5. Before the Christmas season, many people go to the o_____t to shop for some decorations or gifts because they often have some huge sales going on.

6. In Taiwan, the e_____e air pollution caused by the coal-fired power plants and the lack of electricity are indicating that we should use more nuclear power plants. 

7. The never-ending homework and other inevitable extracurricular activities s_____s Anthony.  He is now thinking how to manage his time effectively.

8. The Indonesia tsunami which happened in 2004 c_____med the life of 227,898 people, which becomes one of the most severe natural disaster ever recorded.

9. To become a professional athlete, one must e_____e a lot of stress, including training, diets, and discipline.

10.  Because of the convenience of the Internet, more and more people are a_____ted to on-line games, which is a problem we need to be aware of.

11.   Despite their poor performance in the first half of the basketball championship, their coach said with c_____e that they will eventually have the last laugh.

12.  If we want to get fit and gain some muscles, it is more recommended to get calories by protein rather than c_____tes.

13.   Always remember to drink sufficient water and stay h_____ted on such a hot day because dehydration is a serious symptom.

14.  Many books and novels will contain d_____ts from critics which will give readers important facts about what are inside them.

15.   The door hinge is squeaking loudly, so I have to g_____e it a little bit.

16.   Most of our body’s muscles are made up of p_____n; with that said, it is a very important nutrient in our daily diets.

 

1.  This basketball player really _____ to improve his skills.  He stayed at the gym for extra practice after their regular practices.

     A) goes for the extra mile                            B) goes to the extra mile  

     C) goes to the extra miles                            D) goes the extra mile

2. When debating about which basketball player should take home the MVP (Most Valuable Player) award, the scene got _____, because they both have different opinions.

     A) heated up              B) obscure                 C) cooled down            D) calm

3. In order to _____, Brian goes to the gym three times a week and keeps a healthy, balanced diet.  (M)

     A) stay the shape      B) take shape            C) keep in shape           D) stay in shape

4. While growing up, Ed always has great love for his mother, and he always says she is an angel _____ his mom.  (M)

     A) in the form of    B) out of the form of    C) in the shape of      D) out of the shape of

5.  He always _____ himself _____, and that’s the reason why he can be a great person.

     A) push … through the limit                      B) break … through the limit

     C) push … to the limits                               D) push … to the limit

6.  The teachers all agree that Jessie is a student with great potential, _____ what he can do. If he really wants to achieve any great accomplishment, the sky’s the limit.

     A) there’s no limit to                                   B) there’s within limit for

     C) there’s no restrains in                             D) there’s no confinement of

7.  Right before the wedding, something catastrophic happened.  It seems like the groom _____ and vanished.   

     A) got cold heart      B) got cold wind        C) got cold feet            D) got cold legs

8.  Don started as a low-rank employee, but throughout only two years he _____ to become a department manager.

     A) walked his way up     B) worked up        C) worked his way up           D) got all up

9.  After shutting down the nuclear power plant, the lack of electricity will happen _____. (M)

     A) before long           B) not long after      C) not long before       D) before soon

10.  Choose the correct ones  (M)

       A) Walking along the street, I met an old friend of mine.

       B) I work at the emergency department of a hospital, so I see many people got infected by COVID-19.

       C) Thank you for accommodating us tonight.  Such a nice person you are.

       D) Only when he needs my help he will be nice to me.  To me, he is such a hypocrite.

       E) I wouldn’t be able to finish my homework in time If it had not been for your assistance.

11.  _____ the black out, I _____ my linear algebra midterm at the library yesterday.  (M)

       A) But for; could’ve prepared for                   B)If it had not been for; could prepare for

       C) Had it not been for; could’ve prepared for        D) Without; could’ve prepared for

12. While I was at the park, I couldn’t help but notice many homeless people _____ on the ground.                 

       A) lay                       B) lied                         C) lying                         D) laying

13.  _____ entering his room, you’ll see a white PS5 (play station 5) on the top of his shelf. (M)

       A) The instant         B) On                         C) Each time                D) X

 

1. 已經施打了COVID-19的疫苗後,Bob在鎮裏走動時感覺安全了許多,但他還是都帶著口罩,以防萬一。

 

2.   要不是有即時的施打血清,他可能早因爲蛇的神經毒而死亡。

 

I’m witnessing more than 47000 excited participants enjoying a marvelous feeling of __1__ here at today’s Taipei marathon.  __2__ here at the finish line, I can see people soaked in sweat everywhere, and people are shouting encouragements through the air, the atmosphere here is just amazing.  I don’t know what you feel, but my heart is definitely __3__.

The origin of the marathon can be traced back to 490 BC, when Greece was invaded by the Persians.  The residents of the capital of Greece didn’t know the good news that they have successfully defended against the Persians at nearby Marathon.  Not until a man called Pheidippides ran the whole way to inform them of the news __4__ know the good news.  __5__ he collapsed and died right after he announced the great news.  If it had not been for his courageous act, the message __6__ couple of days to arrive.

In honor of that legendary runner, a long-distance race was held from the Marathon bridge to the Olympic stadium in Athens when the first Olympic game was held in 1896.  This kind of race has since spread to the world, and many people of different nationalities can participate.  This activity also serves as an __7__ for excessive energy and stress.  Many people are addicted to marathons since they first try it.  They can also experience the “runner’s high” while running because of the endorphins secreting in their brain.

You might get cold feet when signing up a marathon.  If so, you can try a shorter marathon to build confidence and train your body.  Experts suggest people have a balanced diet when training for marathons.  People should always acquire sufficient nutrition like carbohydrates and protein to provide their body with the enough power.  If you can always meet these requirements, you will be finishing at the finish line __8__.   

 

1.  A) solitary                 B) solid                       C) solicit                       D) solidarity

2.  A) To stand               B) Stood                     C) Standing                  D) Stands

3.  A) cold feet                B) heat up                  C) cooled down            D) hyped up  (M)

4.  A) they will                B) they did                 C) will they                   D) did they

5.  A) Legend says that     B) Legend has it that      C) Legend told that     D) To legend that

6.  A) would take            B) will take                 C) would’ve took         D) would’ve taken

7.  A) outcast                 B) outlet                    C) outrage                    D) outcry

8.  A) in no time            B) any time                C) before long              D) before time  (M)

 

 

龍騰  高二下 英文 Review 3  Marathons: Going the extra mile   答案

 

1.  solidarity                   2. atmosphere         3. legend                     4. nationality   

5. outlet                          6. excessive              7. stress                      8. claimed

9.  endure                        10. addicted             11. confidence             12. carbohydrates     

13. hydrated                    14. digests                15. grease                    16. protein

                                                                        

1. D                                2. A                            3. CD                          4. AC

5. D                               6. A                             7. C                             8. C

9. AB                             10. ABE                      11. ACD                     12. BD

13. ACD                                                           

 

1.   After getting vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine, Bob feels a lot safer to walk around the town.  However, he still wears a mask all the time just in case.

2.   Had it not been for the timely injection of the serum, he could’ve been dead due to snake’s neural venom.

 

1. D                                2. C                             3. AD                          4. D

5. B                                6. D                             7. B                             8. AC

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