荆门2025学年度第一学期期末教学质量检测三年级英语

1、________ time going on, my home town will become richer and more beautiful.

A.With B.For C.In D.Besides

2、It was the first time in six attempts that Peters ______the world champion.

A．has beaten

B．was beaten

C．beat

D．had beaten

3、Publishers and writers from 13 countries attended the seminar ______ top ten titles of the year were selected and their writers were awarded.

A.when B.where C.whose D.which

4、—Have you accepted the job, Aaron?

—Yes. But my ____ reaction was to decline the offer.

A.fierce B.initial C.rigid D.allergic

5、 Good news never goes beyond the gate, ______ bad news spreads far and wide.

A. when   B. as C. while   D. before

6、Many people believe we are heading for an environmental disaster ________ we basically change the way we live.

A．but

B．though

C．unless

D．in case

7、He’s as a “bellyacher”—he’s always complaining about something.

A. who is known   B. whom is known

C. what is known   D. which is known

8、—Have you persuaded him?

—Yes. After hours of discussion, I___________ to reason him into accepting the new plan.

A. managed   B. would manage

C. have managed D. had managed

9、1 have one regret about the time I spent in high school: I _______ more advanced classes that are really helpful in college.

A．couldn't have taken

B．should have taken

C．needn't have taken

D．must have taken

10、You may feel it ________ that such a little girl can speak three foreign languages fluently in this small town.

A．surprising

B．surprised

C．to surprise

D．being surprised

11、Cost ________as follows: food and drink 100 yuan, studying material 150 yuan, accommodation fee 300 yuan.

A．breaks down

B．breaks off

C．breaks in

D．breaks out

12、The child was found __________ the streets alone.

A.wandered B.to wander C.wander D.wandering

13、Christine is ______ about anything but her dress as she doesn’t really care about what she looks like in the eyes of others.

A.cautious B.optimistic

C.particular D.curious

14、My friend came around for a cup of tea and we________ having a big meal together.

A．put up

B．ended up

C．took up

D．brought up

15、While most of western festivals enjoy great popularity worldwide, Halloween is something of a ________ festival in England as camps are divided as its appeal.

A. confidential   B. controversial

C. conservative   D. conventional

16、Competed in 1891, in ________ was known as The Gilded Age, the five­story mansion is now owned by a famous actor who decides to stage a special production of Shakespeare's Hamlet.

A. that B. what C. which D. it

17、Mr. Brown thought it would be a good idea to have ________ from his workers to improve his plan.

A．summaries

B．admissions

C．comments

D．connections

18、When Lionel Messi ran into the stadium, he was met with hundreds of thousands of fans ______ his name.

A．to call

B．being called

C．calling

D．call

19、   laborers can be released from ting and repetitive task on the production line by industrial robots.

A.Artificial B.Authentic C.Innovative D.Manual

20、Top graduates from universities are ________ by major companies.

A. chased B. registered

C. offered D. compromised

21、   Have you ever sat down in a restaurant and felt instantly drawn to a particular dish on the menu? The reason might be something as simple as that you love the dish's main ingredient, but it's often more than that.

Scientists are finding that the way food is presented can make a big difference. In one study, for example, party guests were given a glass of a drink called mango lassi. Half the guests were told the lassi was healthy. The rest were told it was unhealthy. Those who had the “healthy” drink considered it 55% less enjoyable than those who drank the “unhealthy” one, though the drinks were exactly the same.

People's choices around what to eat are influenced by lots of small factors unconsciously. But we can make those choices more conscious by arming ourselves with information.

Agriculture accounts for about 25% of all greenhouse gas emissions (排放) warming the planet. But not all foods have equal influences. Globally, the production of animal-based foods accounts for about two-thirds of agricultural emissions, while plant-based foods generally have lower environmental influences.

Increasing the share of plant-based foods in our diets is therefore a key step in reducing agriculture's pressure on climate. That doesn't mean giving up meat, though. We can eat less animal-based food and more plants.

By examining how food decisions are made, scientists have learned that simple pushes can change people's behavior in big ways. Restaurants, hotels, universities, and even cities have begun applying the latest behavioral science to help consumers cut their carbon footprint by choosing more sustainable (可持续的) foods. Burger King began a trial of the plant-based Impossible Burger. At Seattle Pacific University, campus food service provider Sodexo doubled the size of its plant-rich food station.

【1】Accordign to scientists, people tend to choose some food or drink mainly because _______.

A.it’s good for their health B.it’s good for the environment

C.they are attracted by its color D.they like its ingredient and how it’s presented

【2】What can we infer about animal-based foods?

A.They are harmful to the environment.

B.They are the main reason for climate change.

C.They provide more nutrients than plant-based foods.

D.They are less consumed compared to plant-based foods.

【3】What does the author suggest people do?

A.Pay attention to how food is cooked.

B.Choose healthy foods to live a longer life.

C.Consider climate change when deciding what to eat.

D.Give up meat to reduce pressure on the environment.

【4】What does the last paragraph focus on?

A.Burger King's new plant-based burgers.

B.Scientists' new findings on people's food decisions.

C.How consumers' food decisions are influenced by small factors.

D.The society's efforts to help people make eco-friendly food decisions.

22、   The term modern art sounds like it means art that is popular at the moment, but in fact, modern art is a style that originated over 150 years ago, and includes artists that by now have attained classic status, such as Picasso, Matisse, and Gauguin. And what’s even more ironic (讽刺的) is that the movement they pioneered, considered revolutionary at the time, was inspired largely by an object of a traditional and ancient design.

As far back as the Renaissance, the primary European art movements emphasized conventional representation and adherence (遵循) to classical forms. But that began to change in the late 19th century as artists like Van Gogh and Cezanne expanded the boundaries of painting. Soon, a movement arose that sought to create an entirely new style of art, and one way of doing so was to look beyond Western civilization.

Henri Matisse showed his friend Picasso a mask he had acquired made by the Dan tribe of the Ivory Coast. The mask awoke Picasso’s curiosity, leading him to visit the Trocadero Ethnographic Museum in Paris in 1907. The visit was eye-opening for Picasso, who declared that African masks were what painting was all about. At this time, Picasso had been working on a painting of five naked women in a style that would later come to be known as Cubism. And while three of these ladies show facial features found in ancient Iberian art, a nod to Picasso’s Spanish heritage, the faces of the two on the right closely resemble African masks. Created in 1907 after hundreds of sketches and studies, “Les Demoiselles d’Avignon” has been considered the first truly 20th century masterpiece, breaking with many previously held notions in art.

Inspiration from ancient cultures started one of the most revolutionary movements in art history, but were these artists playing the role of explorers or conquerors, stealing ideas and profiting from cultures they considered primitive? Questions like this deserve scrutiny (审查), as artists continue to redefine standards. Perhaps not too long from now, the bold innovations (单新) of modern art will be overturned by a new set of pioneers drawing inspiration from another unlikely source.

【1】The style of European art didn’t experience any changes until__________

A.artists turned to nature for inspiration.

B.artists looked beyond western civilization.

C.artists began to emphasize self-expression.

D.artists expanded the boundaries of painting.

【2】What can we learn about “Les Demoiselles d’Avignon”?

A.It combined different cultural elements.

B.Its distinctive style invited much criticism.

C.It broke away from all conventional styles.

D.It was inspired by a visit to the Ivory Coast.

【3】What does the author try to convey in the last paragraph?

A.Artistic creation involves imitation and innovation.

B.The pioneering role of modern artists is questionable.

C.Drawing inspiration from different cultures is essential.

D.It’s vital that the standards of art should change constantly.

【4】What is the best title for the text?

A.A Glimpse into Modern European Art

B.The Pioneering Figures of Modern Art

C.Why We Should Redefine Modern Art

D.How Ancient Art Influenced Modern Art

23、Five strange college course

Today’s college students have the chance to take a lot of special, even strange classes. Here are some of them.

Joy of Garbage

This class may sound like a “waste”, but the joy of Garbage class at Santa Clara University researches into the science and results of what humans eat and throw away. Students follow the path of trash as it’s treated, burned, reused, and they look at the environmental problems that arise. The class even goes tolocal sanitation（卫生）factories to explore and develops green methods for modern waste problems.

Learning from YouTube

Unlike most college courses, the Learning from YouTube course of Pitzer College is open to the public. While the class is fairly open, there is one big rule: All class-work, homework and discussions must take place on YouTube. The class meetings and other documents are even posted on the video-sharing site.

Daytime Serials

Are all those afternoon classes preventing you from staying up to date with "Days of Our Lives"? No worries. Just sign up for the University of Wisconsin’s Daytime Serials course. Students in this class watch daytime plays, discuss their storiesand study the social effects of men's and women's roles on the family and the workplace.

Superheros

How do you change physics into a more exciting subject? The University of California does so by studying the science behind superheroes like Superman, Wonder Woman and Batman. For example, students examine the physics of flying by studying Spider-Man.

Fat Studies

The Fat Studies course at George Washington University teaches students to think of body size critically(批判性地). It has a goal of developing weight acceptance among people of all shapes and sizes.

【1】What can students from the Joy of Garbage class do?

A．Join social practice to solve waste problems.

B．Encourage people to change what they eat.

C．Try to decrease the unnecessary waste in life.

D．Collect and reuse trash in their class

【2】What is special about the learning from YouTube course?

A．It encourages discussion.

B．It’s about sharing videos.

C．It’s designed for online users.

D．It’s carried out online.

【3】Which course would Mike most probably take if he’s interested in physics?

A．Learning from YouTube

B．Daytime Serials

C．Superheros

D．Fat Studies

24、Not too hot, not too cold. Spring is the perfect time to visit Europe for ideal weather. The best European countries to visit in the spring include: France, Netherlands, Slovakia, Romania, Czech Republic and so on.

France

One of the most tourist-packed countries in Europe, France offers lesser crowds and more excellent weather during the spring months. Just outside of Paris are the impressive castles and country houses of Sceaux, where the cherry blossom can easily be seen in spring.

Netherlands

The Netherlands is well-known for its vast fields of flowers, making spring a perfect time for a Dutch holiday. The tulip fields in the Noordoostpolder are a must, as well as flower fields in Flevoland and Kop van Noord-Holland. In Veluwe National Park, tourists will be rewarded with the sight of red deer eating grass. A trip to the Netherlands would, of course, be incomplete without a visit to Amsterdam. The lesser crowds and lovely weather of spring make it the perfect time to explore Amsterdam’s canals.

Slovakia

Slovakia is a wonderfully diverse country with rich cultural history and awe-inspiring natural sites. Slovak Paradise is a natural park that offers 19 nature reserves and over 350 caves. Due to its hot summers and cold winters, spring is a perfect time to explore all that Slovakia has to offer.

Romania

Romania hosts a variety of great cultural sites and lively cities, especially attractive during spring months. The Statue of King Decebalus, a 141-foot-high upper part of Decebalus carved into the side of a rock, is a wonderful attraction. Brașov Old Town is one of Europe’s most charming destinations for those looking to escape the capital city of Bucharest.

Czech Republic

Due to its impossibly preserved Gothic architecture, Prague is widely regarded as the most impressive city in Europe. As such, summertime will be characterized with crowds that can ruin the romance with which you should experience Prague. May in the Czech Republic offers perfect not-too-hot, not-too-cold weather. This makes for ideal conditions to cross Charles Bridge and tour Prague Castle.

【1】If one wants to appreciate flowers, he will most probably go to ______.

A．France

B．Netherlands

C．Romania

D．Czech Republic

【2】According to the passage, the best destinations for tourists interested in architecture are ______.

A．France and Romania

B．Romania and Slovakia

C．Slovakia and Czech Republic

D．France and Czech Republic

【3】What can be learned about the countries mentioned in the passage?

A．They are packed with more crowds in spring than in other seasons.

B．Tourists can travel in ships when visiting Romania and Netherlands.

C．Travellers can catch sight of and feed wild animals in these countries.

D．Slovakia is an amazing place where tourists can enjoy natural beauty.

25、In my primary school, we used to write a lot in Mrs. White’s class. There were many mistakes in my writings. But no red _________. Instead, always a star. Sometimes _________ a Good! I would jump with joy at it. But this _________ my mother. She wanted to figure out why Mrs. White never _________ spelling or grammatical errors. Then one day she went to see her.

Mrs. White replied, “Children are just beginning to get _________ about using words, about forming sentences. I don’t want to _________ that enthusiasm or put any pressure on them with red ink. Spelling and grammar can wait, but the _________ of words won ‘t…” And maybe she didn’t say it _________ like that. But what’s for sure is that I grew up learning to use words with _________ confidence from her.

It occurs to me that if Mrs. White had used her red pen more __________, I probably wouldn’t be telling you about this now. Looking back, I think she was such a(n) __________ teacher—to exercise “red-pen-restriction”. She allowed the joy, wonder and excitement of expression to come out.

In middle school, I used to __________ the word beautiful as “baeutiful”. Although “pretty” is __________ to spell, it doesn’t hold as much as you mean sometimes. So I told myself that if I was going to __________ the word, the least I could do was spell it right. Eventually, I made it.

And thanks to Mrs. White, I had no __________ when writing what I meant even if I couldn’t quite spell it out. Because Life isn’t Pretty. It’s “Baeutiful”.

【1】

A．signals

B．corrections

C．remarks

D．symbols

【2】

A．even

B．yet

C．ever

D．still

【3】

A．threatened

B．shocked

C．worried

D．pleased

【4】

A．gave up

B．waited for

C．wrote down

D．pointed out

【5】

A．nervous

B．sensitive

C．excited

D．confused

【6】

A．kill

B．fuel

C．welcome

D．ignore

【7】

A．meaning

B．choice

C．repetition

D．wonder

【8】

A．formally

B．exactly

C．firmly

D．loudly

【9】

A．new

B．little

C．poor

D．full

【10】

A．precisely

B．carefully

C．personally

D．cautiously

【11】

A．reliable

B．romantic

C．extraordinary

D．famous

【12】

A．recognise

B．identify

C．misuse

D．misspell

【13】

A．better

B．harder

C．easier

D．faster

【14】

A．cancel

B．employ

C．imitate

D．read

【15】

A．tension

B．relief

C．complaint

D．anger

26、假设你是红星中学高三学生李华。你校英语俱乐部的上一任外教Jim为你们推荐了一位新外教。作为俱乐部负责人，请你给Jim写一封电子邮件，内容包括：

1．表示感谢；

2．讲述新外教给予的帮助。

注意：1．词数100左右；

2．开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。

Dear Jim,

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours,

Li Hua