泰州2025学年度第一学期期末教学质量检测三年级英语

1、—Julia said she sent you a birthday card yesterday. Have you got it?

—Oh, really! I haven’t ________ my mailbox yet.

A. examined B. reviewed.

C. tested D. checked

2、All of a sudden, the thief walking behind a young and beautiful woman ________ her handbag, ________ into the crowd.

A．seizing；rushing

B．seizing；rushed

C．seized；rushing

D．seized；rushed

3、Through comparison,he found that the location of the 117 known Maya cities ________to the positions of the stars.

A．correspond

B．appeal

C．subscribe

D．belong

4、In the lecture, the professor told his students about how to write an _________ of a graduate paper, expressing the main argument.

A. account   B. application   C. address   D. abstract

5、________ Daisy worked hard for the whole term pleased her parents.

A．That

B．What

C．How

D．After

6、Dad and mom are busier than before; we're eating out more often than we _________.

A.use to B.used to C.were used to D.are used to

7、Arriving too early to a dinner party could appear slightly rude if the host ________ their preparations.

A.completes B.is completing C.completed D.has completed

8、—How marvelous our life is with so many digital devices！

—Yes. I bet our life________the same without them.

A.isn't B.can't be C.won't be D.wouldn't be

9、--Has James finished his report on his Enquiry Learning yet?

--I’m not sure. She _________ on it last week.

A. was working  B. has worked  C. worked D. had worked

10、Travel agencies claim they work in close______ with the local authorities to bring tourism back to its former glory.

A.reference B.company

C.sympathy D.cooperation

11、—Sorry, I have to________ now. It 's time for class.

—OK. it'll call back later.

A．give up

B．hang up

C．hold up

D．break up

12、This is a very interesting book. I’ll buy it, ________.

A．however much it may cost

B．no matter how it may cost

C．how much may it cost

D．however many it may cost

13、I’m very grateful to my high school teachers, without ______ help I wouldn’t be so excellent.

A. whom   B. their   C. which   D. whose

14、With rising work pressure in big cities, Zhang Yixuan decided to return to his hometown. Before that, he _________ at a media company since his university graduation.

A. had been working   B. had worked   C. worked   D. has worked

15、Present at the historic meeting ________ many an official on Nov 7, of course President Xi Jinping and Ma Ying-jeou ________.

A. was; included      B. was; including

C. were; included      D. has been; included

16、It was this experience ________ made me realize how difficult it was for the disabled to live in this world.

A. that   B. which

C. what   D. who

17、These diagrams are especially helpful when we have a concrete problem ______ at hand.

A. be solved   B. to solve   C. solved   D. being solved

18、The famous performing artist can not come in person for some reason, so his wife will accept the prize_________ him.

A.in case of B.in return for C.on behalf of D.on account of

19、Women are so accustomed to decades of ______ and to ______ histories of women whose contributions went unnoticed that they assume these conditions still exist today.

A. being ignored,be heard   B. ignoring,be heard

C. ignored,hearing   D. being ignored,hearing

20、For British people, somebody standing too close may make them focus less on what others are saying than on ______ close he or she is to them.

A.what B.where C.which D.how

21、A diet to save humankind

When I was a child my family would always sit down together for meals. My favourite was among the simplest: pasta in tomato sauce. We ate fresh vegetables and fruit, and, starting in our teenage years, sipped a glass of red wine. We ate together. I indulged with a few slices of prosciutto and practised a wide variety of outdoor sports. This centuries-old Mediterranean diet kept me fit and trim - and turned out to be good not just for my personal well-being, but for the planet's health too.

In 2021 we will celebrate the tenth anniversary of UNESCO's designation of this Mediterranean diet as a “Cultural Heritage of Humanity”. 【1】 We have started to eat more fast food and have increased our portions. Fewer Italians enjoy social meals with family and friends. Italian children were among the most overweight in a recent study of 30 countries.

Poor nutrition is a global problem, not just an Italian one. The fact that it's hitting Italy, the land where the Mediterranean diet originated, represents a dangerous paradox — one of many afflicting the world of food. After years of decline, hunger is back on the rise. Globally, some 821m people still do not have enough to eat. Yet while the poor south starves, the rich north gorges: some 2bn people are overweight or obese. We waste one-third of global food production. 【2】

【3】 The world's population is expected to increase by 2.3bn people by 2050, fuelling demand for meat. Since the end of the second world war the global food system has focused on producing more food for more people — but then wastes huge amounts of it. A paradigm shift is needed. Production must concentrate on delivering better, more nutritious food. The UN's Sustainable Development Goals can show us the way. They aim to “end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture”. These goals are ambitious but achievable.

Governments must provide incentives to support sustainable agriculture, slash food waste and meet nutritional challenges. This does not just mean taxing unhealthy foods. 【4】 Companies must not be short-sighted, either. They should support legislation requiring them to embrace sustainability.

We must change our diet. A food and environment pyramid which highlights the close links between food's nutritional value and environmental impact has been devised. This “double pyramid” is based on the traditional Mediterranean diet of my childhood. Everyone can and must continue to have fun at the dinner table — while eating what is good for our health and our planet.

A．Without a change in our diets, this disastrous cycle will worsen.

B．Farmers should use fertilizers more efficiently and reduce costs.

C．It is a diet lull of vegetables, fruits and whole grains, with only occasional meat.

D．Livestock consume an estimated two-thirds of all the land dedicated to agriculture and contribute about half of farming-related greenhouse-gas emissions.

E．Unfortunately, Italians have been turning away from their traditional healthy diet.

F．A more effective policy is to make healthy food, accessible and affordable for consumers and profitable for farmers.

22、   As the saying goes,’ time waits for no man’. Time is always against us, and we just can’t stop it. Maybe that’s why some of us are always running late for appointments, But if timekeeping is not what you’re good at, don’t stress. There might be a good reason for your lack of punctuality.

People’s attitudes to being on time vary. Some clock-watch and make sure they’re exactly on time for a meeting. It is, after all, rude to be late, and if you can make it on time, why can’t everyone else? But if, like me，you want to make every second count, you might try to squeeze as much as you can into the time you have available. However, when your schedule doesn’t run to plan, your punctuality inevitably slips.

People who lack promptness have been described as ‘time benders’. Author Grace Pacie told the BBC that “they’re the people who don’t want t0 be late, but they have a strange resistance to being early, and they don’t allow enough time.” They assume their journey to an appointment will always go smoothly, and the train will always be on time!

Perceptions of unpunctual people are almost always negative — even if sometimes wrong. Writing for the BBC, Laura Clarke says: Being consistently late might not be your fault. It could be your type. The punctually-challenged often share personality characteristics, such as optimism, low levels of self-control, anxiety, or a preference for thrill-seeking, experts say. It is also possible that people are late so as not to be noticeable and to avoid the anxious wait for others to turn up.

Maybe we latecomers should make more of an effort and follow the advice I heard to no ‘try’ to be on time but ‘decide’ to be on time. But I know if a meeting or a deadline really matters, then I’ll be there. Otherwise relax, even if others are blaming you!

【1】The text is meant to _____.

A.tell us to avoid being late B.tell us why we are late

C.tell us the importance of punctuality D.tell us to try to be early rather than late

【2】“Time benders” refer to those _____.

A.who don’t want to he late

B.who don’t allow enough time

C.who have a strange resistance to being early

D.who lack punctuality

【3】According to experts, it is typical of time benders to  _____.

A.be pessimistic B.be negative

C.make every second count D.have low levels of self-control

【4】It is quite possible that the writer is one of those  _____.

A.punctual people B.unpunctual people

C.trying to be on time D.deciding to be on time

23、   A study confirmed that the cracks found on Mars’s surface last year by the Curiosity Rover are evidence of ancient lakes that likely dried up about 3.5 billion years ago. The new study provides further evidence of what the climate on the Red Planet may have been like in its ancient past.

The study, published online in Geology, proved that cracks on Mars’s surface previously photographed by Curiosity are dry mud cracks which could have only been formed when wet ground was exposed to the air. This conclusion was based on an analysis of a single area of rock known as “Old Soaker.”

Researchers used the Curiosity rover and information from its many tools including the Mars Hand Lens Imager, ChemCam Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectrometer (LIBS) and the Alpha Particle X-Ray Spectrometer (APXS) to study both the physical appearance and the chemistry of the rock, which is described as no bigger than a coffee table.

The analysis showed that cracks on the rocks were formed by exposure to air, rather than heat or the flow of water. In addition, the shape of the cracks suggests it experienced a single drying event on the planet, rather than getting wet and drying over repeatedly. The position of the cracks, closer to the center of the ancient lake rather than alongside it, also suggests that the lake levels changed often, rising and falling over time.

“The mud cracks are exciting because they help us to understand this ancient lake system,” lead study author Nathaniel Stein, a geologist at the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena, said, referring to the ancient lake system on the planet.

Scientists have known of the existence of ancient water on Mars for years. A 2015 NASA study that measured water in Mars’s atmosphere suggested that ancient oceans may once have had more water than our own Arctic Ocean. However, because the planet has less gravity and a thinner atmosphere than Earth, this water evaporated(蒸发) into space over the course of several billion years.

【1】What is the Curiosity Rover?

A.An organization. B.A scientist.

C.A planet. D.A machine.

【2】What do we know about the discovery on Mars?

A.The cracks are near the center of an ancient lake.

B.Mars was getting wet and drying more than once.

C.The lake level on Mars seldom changes over time.

D.The cracks on the rocks were formed by water flow.

【3】What can we infer from the last paragraph?

A.Ancient water still exists on Mars now.

B.The gravity on Mars is stronger than that on Earth.

C.The atmosphere on Earth is thicker than that on Mars.

D.The ancient Arctic Ocean had more water than it has now.

【4】What is the text mainly about?

A.Water on Mars. B.A trip to Mars.

C.A study on Mars. D.Cracks on Mars.

24、The teacher who did the most to encourage me was , as it happened , my aunt . She was Myrtle C . Manigault , the wife of my mother’s brother Bill . She taught in second grade at all-black Summer School in Camden , New Jersey . During my childhood and youth , Aunt Myrtle encouraged me to develop every aspect of my potential , without regard for what was considered practical or possible for black females . I liked to sing ; she listened to my voice and pronounced it good . I couldn’t dance ; she taught me the basic dancing steps . She took me to the theatre—not just children’s theatre but adult comedies and dramas—and her faith that I could appreciate adult plays was not disappointed .

My aunt also took down books from her extensive library and shared them with me . I had books at home , but they were all serious classics . Even as a child I had a strong liking for humor , and I’ll never forget the joy of discovering Don Marquis’s Archy & Mehitabel through her .

Most important , perhaps , Aunt Myrtle provided my first opportunity to write for publication . A writer herself for one of the black newspapers , she suggested my name to the editor as a “ youth columnist ” . My column , begun when I was fourteen , was supposed to cover teenage social activities—and it did—but it also gave me the freedom to write on many other subjects as well as the habit of gathering material , the discipline of meeting deadlines , and , after graduation from college six years later , a solid collection of published material that carried my name and was my passport to a series of writing jobs .

Today Aunt Myrtle it still an enthusiastic supporter of her “ favorite niece ” . Like a diamond , she has reflected a bright , multifaceted（多面的）image of possibilities to every pupil who has crossed her path .

【1】Which of the following did Aunt Myrtle do to the author during her childhood and youth ?

A. She lent her some serious classics .

B. She introduced her to adult plays .

C. She discovered her talent for dancing .

D. She cultivated her taste for music .

【2】What does Archy and Mehitabel in Paragraph 3 probably refer to ?

A. A serious masterpiece .

B. A writer of high fame .

C. A book of great fun .

D. A heartbreaking play .

【3】 Aunt Myrtle recommended the author to a newspaper editor mainly to __________ .

A. develop her capabilities for writing

B. give her a chance to collect material

C. involve her in teenage social activities

D. offer her a series of writing jobs

【4】We can conclude from the passage that Aunt Myrtle was a teacher who __________ .

A. trained pupils to be diligent and well-disciplined

B. helped pupils overcome difficulties in learning

C. emphasized what was practical or possible for pupils

D. gave pupils confidence in exploiting their potential

25、   Kindness can really make you pause and be thankful during a stressful time.

Cassandra Warren was in a_________and was feeling a little overwhelmed(使应接不暇)by work and planning her wedding. After she got her wedding invitations ready one day, she hurriedly_________one to her aunt and uncle. A week later, the invitation came back. She had written down the_________address. A handwritten note was_________the returned envelop, which read, “I wish I_________you—this is going to be an enjoyable experience. Congratulations—go to have dinner_________me. I’ve been married for 40 years—It gets better with age.” A $20 bill was inside.

Cassandra was at a bit of a professional crossroads and had been having a_________day. In fact, she’d nearly broken down, telling her_________to her husband-to-be Jesse Jones just as she opened the_________envelop. Then she read the note. “It was kind of perfect timing,” said Cassandra Warren. “We are____________who the mysterious note writer is. But I really____________it.”

Cassandra and Jesse____________with a friend who was going overseas the following night. They happily put the $20 towards their____________. Then Cassandra stopped by a store and bought a thank-you card. She____________wrote her aunt’s address on the envelop again—this time____________ —and addressed it to “Kind Stranger” ____________ by the following words inside，“Thank you for the____________and taking____________ to send it. Not so many people would have done that. It was a big____________ after the day I was having. I am____________people like you still being in the world.”

【1】A.rush B.flash C.sense D.race

【2】A.showed B.posted C.took D.presented

【3】A.incomplete B.unreadable C.unrecorded D.incorrect

【4】A.pointed to B.adapted to C.attached to D.contributed to

【5】A.blamed B.comforted C.welcomed D.knew

【6】A.for B.on C.except D.beyond

【7】A.tough B.busy C.relaxing D.nice

【8】A.doubt B.fortune C.depression D.embarrassment

【9】A.mismatched B.misplaced C.misjudged D.misdirected

【10】A.convinced of B.unaware of C.sceptical of D.fond of

【11】A.appreciated B.permitted C.selected D.recognized

【12】A.worked out B.dined out C.broke out D.set out

【13】A.shelf B.chair C.plate D.bill

【14】A.accurately B.calmly C.mistakenly D.casually

【15】A.as usual B.in return C.on purpose D.in advance

【16】A.accompanied B.clarified C.confirmed D.simplified

【17】A.picture B.photo C.card D.note

【18】A.courage B.care C.responsibility D.time

【19】A.favour B.deal C.ceremony D.decision

【20】A.anxious about B.grateful for C.ready for D.concerned about

26、阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一个完整的短文。

Almost all the possessions had been sold to buy food and clothing for the family. At last, nothing was left but the pet lamb, Daisy. At the thought of parting with the little creature, Mrs. Grant’s felt sad because the children loved it very much. Having struggled hard, she had to make up her mind to sell the lamb. But she could not ask any child to go for the butcher. Finally, she went herself with a heavy heart, dragging her leaden feet, and bargained with the butcher for the sale of Daisy.

While the children were all playing with the lamb, the butcher and his boy came to the door. “ You see I am here for the lamb, ” said the butcher in a loud voice. Hearing this, one child ran to her mother’s side, and asked what was happening in alarm. Mrs. Grant gently pushed the child aside, bent down and was about to tell the truth.

“That’s my lamb now, Charlie! ” said the butcher’s boy in a playful tone, going up to Daisy with a rope in his hand.

“No, it is not your lamb. It is ours! ” said Charlie, placing himself in front of it.

But the boy, pushing him aside, threw a rope round Daisy’s neck, and began to drag the little creature away. The poor lamb bleated (咩咩叫) very sadly. The cry of grief which fell upon the mother’s ears was too much for her, and her heart sank within her. In a moment, begging with tearful eyes, the children were all around their mother with voices choking with sobs for their little pet.

“Please tell your boy to stop a moment, ” she said in husky tones to the butcher. The boy, at a word from the butcher, stopped dragging the lamb, and the little creature stopped its bleating.

In a trembling voice, Mrs. Grant explained to them how badly off they were after their father died. She also added that the kind butcher had given the money for Daisy. With this money, she could buy her children bread to eat.

注意：1.续写词数应为150词左右；

2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Para1:

But the more she explained, the stronger her children begged for Daisy.

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Para2:

The butcher, who had been watching all, was touched in his heart.

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