松原2025学年度第一学期期末教学质量检测三年级英语

1、The teacher walked around, ________ the students' work.

A．respecting

B．suspecting

C．inspecting

D．prospecting

2、Modem TVs use many of the ________ first discovered by Farnsworth, who contributed a lot to the development of TV

A.platforms B.principles C.sources D.symptoms

3、Teachers are always showing special ___ the students who are diligent and active in class.

A. preference to B. favor to

C. preference for D. favor for

4、It turned out that she won the first prize in the petition, which was beyond her   .

A. expectations   B. reputations

C. contributions D. celebrations

5、– Shall I call you at this time tomorrow afternoon?

– Sorry, I ______ an exam on DingTalk.

A．will be taking

B．will take

C．will have taken

D．am taking

6、_________ we don’t lose heart, we will find a way out.

A.As much as B.As well as C.So long as D.As far as

7、Children need many things, but ______they need love.

A. at all B. in all

C. after all D. above all

8、I can’t drive today. Can you give me a _______ back to town?

A. sail B. rise

C. ride D. return

9、Bobby secretly decided to _______for the track team with the purpose of being the winner, and his roommate instantly showed his disapproval.

A.let out B.try out C.work out D.drop out

10、—You called me up about 11:00 last night, didn’t you?

—No, I didn’t phone you. It someone else.

A.must be B.must have been C.could be D.could have been

11、The number of teenagers who commit crimes _________ 20% over the past years.

A．have been reduced by

B．has been reduced by

C．have been reduced to

D．has been reduced to

12、Not until _________ in the college entrance exam _________ that he had wasted much time using his mobile phone to surf the Internet and play games.

A.had he failed; he realized B.he had failed; did he realize

C.he had failed; he realized D.did he fail; did he realize

13、Teaching is not just a simple piece of work: it’s an art_________ a science.

A.based against B.based on C.based with D.depended for

14、6.I don’t like the newspaper __________ people’s love of scandal(丑行）

A.catering to B.catered to C.fitting in D.fitted in

15、-It's so perfect to perform such an opera in the Forbidden City.

-You can say that again. There could not be a ___________setting.

A.less awesome B.most awesome C.least awesome D.more awesome

16、---Let’s go to play basketball this weekend.

---I’d like to, but I ________ as a volunteer in my community then.

A．will work

B．have worked

C．will be working

D．was working

17、It seems that houses________ like mushrooms almost in the night during the housing boom. Which of the following is IMPROPER?

A.pop up B.spring up

C.shoot up D.stick up

18、______in her most beautiful skirt, the girl tried to make herself ______ at the party.

A.Dressed; noticed B.Dressing; noticed

C.Dressed; noticing D.Dressing; being noticing

19、It ___________ to him that he had an important conference to attend the next morning.

A. happened B. hit

C. struck D. occurred

20、——What a big letdown it is to have missed such a good opportunity!

——Don’t worry. Something better will ________ .

A．go by

B．take on

C．in need

D．come along

21、I have been convinced that the print media are usually more________ and more reliable than television.

A．accurate

B．ridiculous

C．urgent

D．flexible

22、— We ＿＿ that you would fix the TV set this week.

— I’m sorry. I ＿＿ to, but I’ve been too busy.

A. had expected； had intended B. are expecting； had intended

C. expect； intend D. expected； intend

23、To keep their innovation _______ the times, Internet-based companies are sparing no efforts in digging into more core technologies.

A．in tune with

B．in touch with

C．in exchange for

D．in reward for

24、The house rent is high. I’ve got about half the space I had at home and I’m paying_______ here.

A.as three times much B.as much three times

C.much as three times D.three times as much

25、The sculpture, and the person who produced it, ________the young artist has never been able to find out.

A.that B./

C.which D.what

26、   When is the last time you slept under the stars and cooked dinner over an open fire? You never know — you may just fall back in love with the great outdoors and turn it into an annual vacation!

Escape the busy city life

Why go camping?【1】Once your tent and campsite is set-up, you don’t have to worry about cleaning, laundry or any other tasks that seem to consume your everyday life. And it’s a chance for you to turn off the smartphone, computer and other electronics to just sit back and relax.

【2】

There’s so much beauty in the outdoors and we rarely get the chance to appreciate it. From beautiful mountains to freshwater lakes ideal for swimming, you’ll have your pick of outdoor activities to engage in.

Quality time with friends and family

【3】 This will give your friends and family a chance to have some true quality time together whether it’s playing sports, cooking or simply talking to one another — without the usual distractions (使人分心的事).

You can learn new skills

Living outdoors gives you the opportunity to learn some survival skills. 【4】 You may also learn how to protect yourself from mosquitoes and other insects, as well as experience how many material possessions you really can do without.

Camping is affordable

When it comes to budget vacations, a camping trip is one of the most economical choices for a family getaway. Groceries can be bought ahead of time and once you’ve settled into the campsite, there’s no need to worry about purchasing more food or buying souvenirs. 【5】 Happy camping!

A．Decide with whom you are camping.

B．Gain a newfound appreciation for Mother Nature.

C．Make it a rule to keep the electronic games at home.

D．You’ll likely manage to build a fire after a camping trip.

E．Planning a camping trip begins with the desire to get outdoors.

F．It gives you the opportunity to do nothing for a weekend or even longer.

G．So if you’re looking for a trip that’s going to save money, get out there and set up that tent.

27、Various events are to be held in February in Ridge Field Library. Check your schedule and choose the one you prefer.

Teen Slam Poetry Group

February 8th, 2020

Do you love writing and performing poetry? Join the Teen Slam Poetry Group. We meet each week to share fresh new works. All teenagers aged 13-19 are welcome. Retired English teacher and poet Barb Jennes leads the group.

Mom Life Writing Workshop

February 13th, 2020

Are you wondering if there is more to life than cleaning up after the baby falling asleep? Look no further than the Mom Life Writing Workshop, a 6-week exploration for moms who are looking for telling their stories and regaining their power in an open, safe community through limitless potential of the written words.

Brenda Kahn is the author of Ode to Chores: the Good. the Bad, and the Laundry(洗衣). Her aim is to “add a unique and powerful voice to the conversation about motherhood.”

Lunch and Language: French

February 9th, I 6th, 22nd, 2020

Have you learned a little French in high school and would you like to review it or are you planning to visit France or other French-speaking countries? Then why not join Anette Roth at one of our new Lunch and Language workshops? Through simple texts, poems, songs and videos, you'll learn more about the language and culture, improve your basic language skills and meet new friends.

The workshops are aimed at those with an elementary(初级的) knowledge of the language, but people who have a more advanced ability are welcome to join in the fun.

Reading is a Family Affair

February 23rd, 2020

Join other families with children in grades 3-5 for a special Reading is a Family Affair. Suzanne Nelson will share her most recent book-a Tale Magnolious.

Families with children in grades 3-5 can apply for a free copy of the book to read in advance, and make preparations for a book discussion on that day.

【1】The purpose of the Mom Life Writing Workshop is to________.

A．realize moms’ personal value.

B．help moms take care of babies.

C．improve moms’ housekeeping skills.

D．help moms become professional writers.

【2】Who will give instructions in French learning?

A．Barb Jennes.

B．Brenda Kahn

C．Anette Roth

D．Suzanne Nelson.

【3】Which event favors children in grades 3-5?

A．Teen Slam Poetry Group.

B．Reading is a Family Affair.

C．Mom Life Writing Workshop.

D．Lunch and Language: French.

28、   The 1953 painting"Goyita"by Rafael features his mother with a red scarf on her head,a determined look on her face,and heavy expression lines,a portrait(画像）of a working-class woman that broke from traditional ones of the time that focused largely on wealthy men.

“Goyita"is one of more than 350 paintings from Puerto Rico that Google Arts&Culture digitized(数字化）for the first time with help from"Hamilton"creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, who started the online exhibition that features works from four Puerto Rican art institutions.

The aim is to expose the world to Puerto Rican art,preserve it,and help museums in the U.S.that are struggling to exhibit paintings because of limited space and budget cuts.

Puerto Rico's artwork joins Google's current online exhibitions and stories from around the world.As part of the project,Google brought its so-called"art camera"for the first time to Puerto Rico.The camera has an extremely high resolution(分辨率）thanks to a 400 millimeter zoom(镜头）that uncovers details invisible to the human eye,including brush strokes(笔法）。It also allowed those at the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture to find the signature of a pioneering female artist.

The camera took thousands of pictures to digitize 48 pieces of Puerto Rican art as it went inches by inches to cover an entire painting,a job that took 30 minutes to several hours depending on the size of the artwork,said Simon Delacroix,U.S.lead for Google Arts&Culture.

As Mr.Delacroix showed the power of the zoom on a painting called"El Gobernador Don Miguel Antonio de Ustariz",a collective"Wow"escaped from the audience attending the project at the Museum of Puerto Rico.The crowd could appreciate details in the background including someone that appears to be laughing from a balcony.

Google Arts&Culture already allows users to explore more than 2,000 museums and historic sites including Nelson Mandela 's prison cell.In total,it offers more than 6 million photos,videos,and other documents.

【1】What do we know about the painting"Goyita"?

A.It is a traditional portrait. B.It is a painting by Miranda.

C.It describes a wealthy man. D.It features a working-class woman.

【2】What does a Google camera uncover about Puerto Rico's artwork?

A.Its world-famous stories. B.Its humour and complexity.

C.Its depth and richness. D.Its historical backgrounds.

【3】How did the audience feel the power of the zoom?

A.Amazed. B.Terrified. C.Confused. D.Disappointed.

【4】What's the best title for the text?

A.Google bans its painting show B.Google digitizes Puerto Rican art

C.Google helps museums to survive D.Google launches its high-tech camera

29、   The Tibet autonomous region has placed nearly half its land area under the strictest ecological supervision (监督).It was announced at an annual meeting of the regional People's Congress, which kicked off on Wednesday.

The ecological protection area, which covers more than 539,000 square kilometers, makes up 45 percent of the region's area, and 22 ecological reserves have been built and are operational.

According to the government work report, the rate of days with good air quality in Tibet's cities has reached 99.4 percent, and all the region's drinking water sources have met applicable standards.

The report also said that the number of Tibetan antelope (羚)in the region has risen to more than 200,000, wildlife species to 1,072 and black-necked cranes to more than 8,000. Five rare new species have been discovered in recent years. The region has spent 12.2 billion yuan ($1.9 billion) on ecological protection projects in recent years. Five cities and three counties have been named as national-level ecologically civilized model cities and counties, and more rural residents have benefited financially by undertaking part-time ecological protection work.

More advanced monitoring facilities have been in place in the reserve, with more ecological protection inspectors employed to undertake protection work. The professional ecological inspectors are provided with basic tools such as motorcycles, telescopes and paging receivers, and they provide feedback regularly. Professional inspectors also receive one week of training every year from professors at Tibet University.

Kunsang Darje, a railway maintenance worker in Nagchu, said that apart from maintaining the railway and highway, he also collects trash along the section with his colleagues. “The place I work is in a no-man's land, and I think it's very important to protect the animals there without affecting them with human activities, and we are also bound to take responsibility there," he said.

【1】What is the main idea of the text?

A．The ecological situation in Tibet has been totally improved.

B．Almost half Tibetan land has been ecologically supervised.

C．Many more operational ecological reserves have been built.

D．More Tibetan protection inspectors have been employed.

【2】Which of the following is the positive effect of Tibet's ecological protection?

A．Larger protection areas.

B．Numerous rare new species.

C．More days with quality air.

D．Global capital investments.

【3】By doing ecological protection work, ____________.

A．protection inspectors can employ other people

B．protection inspectors are supplied with cars

C．Tibet's rural residents can get annual training

D．Tibet's rural residents can earn extra money

【4】What can be inferred from Kunsang Darje's words?

A．He asks his colleagues not to litter everywhere.

B．He attaches importance to raise animals there.

C．He keeps railway and highway in good condition.

D．He has a sense of duty to protect animals there.

30、 To celebrate the end of our exams, my friends and I went to a fast food restaurant. We __1__ hamburgers and Coca Cola at the counter. When our __2__ came, I started walking towards an empty table. By bad luck, my purse strap(带子) got __3__ on a chair and the tray(托盘) that I was holding slipped _4___ my hands and went flying in the air. The tray, and its contents, __5__ on a man who was just about to __6__ a bite of his sandwich. I stared, greatly __7__， as the drinks soaked(浸湿) his white shirt.

Then I __8__ my eyes and prepared myself for his burst of __9__. Instead, he said “It's OK” to __10__ me before he disappeared into the washroom.

Still shaky and unsure __11__ to do next, my friends and I went to a table and sat there, trying our best to look __12__. A moment later, the man came out of the washroom and __13__ our table. My heart almost stopped __14__. I thought he was going to ask for my father's __15__ and call him.

To my surprise, he merely smiled at us, handed us some cash and said, “__16__ yourself new hamburgers.” He then walked __17__ without even finishing his food.

He could have made what was already an uncomfortable situation worse, __18__ he chose a different way and gave us a reason to believe that there is still __19__ in this world. I'll never __20__ his actions.

【1】

A．ordered

B．made

C．arranged

D．demanded

【2】

A．food

B．turn

C．bill

D．menu

【3】

A．fixed

B．caught

C．cut

D．tied

【4】

A．by

B．in

C．from

D．out

【5】

A．knocked

B．fell

C．stood

D．hung

【6】

A．take

B．taste

C．swallow

D．chew

【7】

A．discouraged

B．disappointed

C．shocked

D．annoyed

【8】

A．rolled

B．rubbed

C．narrowed

D．closed

【9】

A．bitterness

B．anxiety

C．anger

D．sorrow

【10】

A．satisfy

B．comfort

C．encourage

D．praise

【11】

A．how

B．who

C．what

D．which

【12】

A．mild

B．honest

C．calm

D．modest

【13】

A．pushed

B．approached

C．drew

D．laid

【14】

A．beating

B．breaking

C．sinking

D．trembling

【15】

A．help

B．position

C．number

D．job

【16】

A．Prepare

B．Buy

C．Find

D．Cook

【17】

A．on

B．around

C．up

D．away

【18】

A．so

B．since

C．although

D．but

【19】

A．kindness

B．happiness

C．politeness

D．brightness

【20】

A．forget

B．refuse

C．oppose

D．ignore

31、   I was working as a lifeguard at Tower 15 on Newport Beach and two blocks to my right was another guard named Mike, working at Tower 17. He called me over the phone and said, “Hey, I have _____two kids who are swimming in the dangerous zone. I have to give them a warning. Keep an eye on us.” I said “Sure.” In case of _____ , anytime we got out of our tower, we were supposed to _____somebody else.

Mike hung up the phone and____ the lifebuoy(救生圈). Then he realized that these two kids had been _____and that there was a great tendency for them to be _____by the wave.____, Mike rushed toward the ocean. I______ the water and all I found was two small heads. The mother of the two kids knelt down on the beach with ____.

When I dropped my binoculars (望远镜) and reached the mother, Mike was in waist-deep water, _____ the two kids. I turned to the mum and said, “Hey, it’s OK. They are safe.” I saw the terror started to _____. Then she glanced back and got her first good look at Mike. A new kind of _____washed over her face as though there was another threat to her kids’ lives. She snatched her kids without _____.

Mike had some seemingly _____behavior, and his shaved head showed a scar. Maybe he had no _____manners, but his lifesaving ability ______his unsatisfactory skills in PR (public relation). From the mother’s point of ______, Mike was a really terrible guy. However, that couldn’t change the fact that he had just ____her kids.

Mike just glanced at me and smiled. As I jogged back to my tower, I promised myself I’d never let my own ____prevent me from ____a hero when I meet one.

【1】A.spotted B.saved C.arrested D.scolded

【2】A.emergencies B.disasters C.statements D.punishments

【3】A.assist B.inform C.confirm D.consider

【4】A.repaired B.seized C.provided D.abandoned

【5】A.quarreling B.laughing C.struggling D.trembling

【6】A.supported B.directed C.swallowed D.prevented

【7】A.Still B.Instead C.Indeed D.Thus

【8】A.explored B.noticed C.reached D.scanned

【9】A.noises B.screams C.beliefs D.gestures

【10】A.hiding B.counting C.beating D.carrying

【11】A.fade away B.split up C.break down D.come around

【12】A.surprise B.panic C.regret D.doubt

【13】A.purpose B.expectation C.appreciation D.discrimination

【14】A.stubborn B.abnormal C.mysterious D.disturbing

【15】A.elegant B.positive C.unpleasant D.aggressive

【16】A.gave in to B.lived up to C.made up for D.stood up for

【17】A.application B.judgement C.opinion D.view

【18】A.comforted B.assisted C.condemned D.frightened

【19】A.decision B.request C.prejudice D.justice

【20】A.recognizing B.representing C.remembering D.rejecting

32、   All through my childhood, I was very good at sports. I had been known as a fast runner when I was young.

When we moved to America, I was excited and ______ that I was able to compete with many tall, long-legged American girls and make the spot.______, because I had piano lessons every Monday and had to ______ practice once a week, I was unable to ______ my spot in the relay and some other girl took it. Track slowly ______ from me as I continued to miss practice to attend my piano lessons.

Gradually, the image of “sportswoman” no longer ______ me. I was that Chinese girl who was smart and sometimes funny, but never ______. I began to fear gym class, even though it had been one of my ______ classes when I was young. I hated team sports.

When I stopped playing sports, I started ______ weight. My body was short and fat and I hated it. Because I was so horrible at sports, I had no real way to keep ______. The summer before my senior year of high school, after a fit of tears and anger, I decided to start ______again. That summer, I lost about twenty pounds and I felt ______.

But this story isn’t about my weight-loss ______. It’s about the importance of playing sports. ______ I don’t play sports any more, I still watch them on television. I love the NBA. I love watching basketball and seeing these men jump to gracefully (优雅地) ______ the ball into the tiny basket.

Sticking with something even if you don’t think you’re very good at it is just a ______of endurance (忍耐力) that comes with learning a sport. I never ______ that endurance. I sometimes look at my classmates ______. Strong, built, and confident. There isn’t anything in the world like being good at a ______.

So whatever it is you’re doing, if it’s ______, stick with it. You won’t regret it.

【1】A.ashamed B.proud C.careless D.cautious

【2】A.Obviously B.Hopefully C.Unfortunately D.Strangely

【3】A.explain B.respect C.miss D.provide

【4】A.question B.appreciate C.examine D.defend

【5】A.floated away B.looked away C.resulted D.died

【6】A.apologized B.resembled C.complained D.protected

【7】A.flexible B.safe C.athletic D.comfortable

【8】A.personal B.favorite C.local D.foreign

【9】A.finding B.exploring C.gaining D.widening

【10】A.calm B.nervous C.young D.fit

【11】A.contributing B.responding C.running D.turning

【12】A.great B.ordinary C.weak D.tired

【13】A.agreement B.change C.outcome D.challenge

【14】A.As long as B.As soon as C.As though D.Even though

【15】A.sink B.turn C.bring D.accept

【16】A.history B.motto C.patterns D.lesson

【17】A.kept up B.met with C.worked out D.thought about

【18】A.enviably B.quickly C.privately D.quietly

【19】A.theory B.business C.routine D.sport

【20】A.considerate B.worthwhile C.urgent D.typical

33、Usually, there is a teacher-parent meeting in every school year. Some students enjoy it, some don’t. Tom, a little boy invited his mother to attend his school's first teacher-parent meeting. To the little boy's ______, she said she would go. This ______ be the first time that his classmates and teacher ______ his mother and he felt ______ of her appearance. Although she was a beautiful woman, there was a severe scar (疤痕) that _____nearly the entire right side of her face. The boy never wanted to_______why or how she got the scar.

At the meeting, the people were ______ by the kindness and natural beauty of his mother ______ the scar, but the little boy was still embarrassed and ______ himself from everyone. He did, however, get within ______of a conversation between his mother and his teacher.

The teacher asked ______, "How did you get the scar on your face?"

The mother replied, "______ my son was a baby, he was in a room that caught fire. Everyone was ______ afraid to go in because the fire was ______，so I went in. As I was running toward his bed, I saw a long piece of wood coming down and I placed myself over him trying to protect him. I was knocked ______ but fortunately, a fireman came in and saved both of us." She ______ the burned side of her face. "This scar will be ______, but to this day, I have never ______ what I did."

At this point, the little boy came out running toward his mother with tears in his eyes. He held her in his arms and felt a great ______ of the sacrifice (牺牲) that his mother had made for him. He held her hand ______ for the rest of the day.

【1】

A．enjoyment

B．excitement

C．disappointment

D．surprise

【2】

A．would

B．could

C．should

D．must

【3】

A．noticed

B．greeted

C．met

D．accepted

【4】

A．sick

B．ashamed

C．afraid

D．tired

【5】

A．included

B．passed

C．covered

D．shaded

【6】

A．hear about

B．think about

C．care about

D．talk about

【7】

A．surprised

B．impressed

C．excited

D．comforted

【8】

A．in sight of

B．by means of

C．by way of

D．in spite of

【9】

A．separated

B．protected

C．hid

D．escaped

【10】

A．hearing

B．reminding

C．understanding

D．learning

【11】

A．nervously

B．carefully

C．seriously

D．anxiously

【12】

A．As

B．Now that

C．Since

D．When

【13】

A．so

B．much

C．quite

D．too

【14】

A．under control

B．out of control

C．in control

D．over control

【15】

A．helpless

B．hopeless

C．useless

D．senseless

【16】

A．pointed

B．showed

C．touched

D．wiped

【17】

A．beautiful

B．lasting

C．serious

D．frightening

【18】

A．forgot

B．recognized

C．considered

D．regretted

【19】

A．honor

B．happiness

C．sense

D．pride

【20】

A．quietly

B．tightly

C．slightly

D．suddenly

34、阅读短文，根据短文内容及首字母提示，在空白处填入一个适当的单词。

Wearing face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic p【1】 the spread of the deadly virus. But it is also i【2】. For one, we can no longer unlock our phones using facial recognition since a good part of our face is c【3】.

F【4】, tech companies are working to solve the problem. Apple, for example, offered a new way to unlock your iPhone and iPad with its l【5】 software update, iOS13.5, w【6】 was released on May 20.

Even though the update still won’t recognize your masked face, it makes the whole process f【7】. While the old system wouldn’t allow access t【8】 the passcode screen before three failed face scan attempts, iOS13.5 will send you straight to the passcode screen when you swipe up.

It might only s【9】 you a few seconds, but those few seconds “benefit public health by eliminating the temptation for people to r【10】 their masks in order to unlock their device”.

35、Directions：Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

A huge milestone has just been reached in the field of artificial intelligence: AlphaGo, a program developed by Google’s DeepMind unit, has defeated legendary Go player Lee Se-dol in the first of five historic matches being held in Seoul, South Korea. Lee 【1】 after about three and a half hours, with 28 minutes and 28 seconds remaining on his clock. The series is the first time a professional 9-dan Go player has taken on a computer, and Lee is 【2】 for a $1 million prize.

“I was very surprised,”said Lee after the match.“I didn’t expect to lose. But I didn’t think AlphaGo would play the game in such a perfect manner.”DeepMind founder Demis Hassabis expressed“huge 【3】 for Lee Se-dol and his amazing skills.”calling the game“hugely exciting”and“very tense.”Team lead David Silver said it was an“amazing game of Go that really pushed AlphaGo to its 【4】.”

Go is an ancient Chinese board game that has long been considered one of the great 【5】faced by AI. While computer programs ow best the world’s leading human players of games like checkers and chess, the high level of intuition and 【6】required by Go has made it tough for computers to crack. DeepMind’s AlphaGo program is the most 【7】effort yet, using a complex system of deep neural networks and machine learning; it beat European champion Fan Hui last year, but Lee Se-dol is another 【8】 rival entirely.

“I don’t regret accepting this challenge,”said Lee.“I am in shock, I admit that, but what’s done is done. I enjoyed this game and look forward to the next. I think I failed on the opening layout so if I do a better job on the opening aspect I think I will be able to increase my 【9】 of winning.”Lee was surprised both by how strong AlphaGo’s opening was, and by some 【10】moves.

36、根据句意填空

In the USA, the Amish-a Christian group-are famous because they drive 【1】 instead of cars, do not use TVs or refrigerators, and do not have personal telephones. Many people assume the Amish must have 【2】 reasons for their many rules, but this is not true. In truth, whenever a new technology is introduced, the Amish meet and discuss its advantages and disadvantages. They then vote on whether they will accept it. The Amish 【3】 cars because they like having 【4】 communities where everyone lives close together. They have no TVs or refrigerators because their homes do not have electricity-they do not think it is necessary and 【5】 dealing with strangers, such as the people who work at the electric company.

37、Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

Driving an electric car 【1】 to the protection of environment, or so the marketing departments of their makers would have you believe. Yet a report which analyzes car emissions presents a rather different picture. A battery-powered car recharged with 【2】 generated by coal-fired power stations, it found, is likely to be more harmful. It could cause more than three times as many deaths from pollution as a 【3】 petrol-driven vehicle.

The study was carried out by the University of Minnesota. The researchers estimated how levels of fine particulate matter (细颗粒物) and ground-level ozone — two important 【4】 of air pollution — would change when a car is powered by different ways.

It was no surprise that electric cars whose batteries were recharged with power from wind, solar or hydro-electric sources came out to be virtually free from harmful 【5】. They were estimated to cause 231 deaths over the course of a year, compared with 878 for petrol cars. Electric cars recharged with power from natural gas-fired stations were also a lot less harmful than petrol-driven ones, with 439 deaths. But if those same electric cars were recharged 【6】 by coal, they would be responsible for over 3,000 deaths.

Biofuels also caused more health problems than petrol. But diesel, which often  【7】 concern about pollution, is slightly cleaner than petrol. This is because the study assumes for all cars that emission-control technologies will be more widely used, especially particulate filters which have a remarkable effect on cleaning diesel 【8】. Diesel cars are also more 【9】 of fuel than petrol-driven ones.

Overall, the study shows that electric cars are cleaner than those traditional vehicles only if the power used to charge then is also clean. That is hardly a surprise, but the 【10】 of the difference is. How green electric cars really are, then, will depend mainly on where they are driven. In France, which obtains more than half of its power from nuclear station, electric cars look like a good bet. In China and some other developing countries, where a large amount of electricity is produced from coal, they may not be so environment- friendly as they are marketed.

38、假定你是李华，正在美国学习英语。你希望参加学校俱乐部下周要举行的才艺展示秀。

请根据下面的要点提示，给俱乐部主席 Henry写一电子邮件。内容包括：

1. 写信目的; 2. 你的特长；3. 期待回复。

注意:1. 词数100左右；2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

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39、假定你是学生会主席李华，五一假期期间，你将负责带你校留学生去爬崂山。请写一个书面通知，内容包括：

1.集合时间、地点；

2.注意事项。

注意：1. 词数80左右；

2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

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40、阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为 150 左右。

In 1989, fresh out of high school, I had the difficult task of choosing a career path before college started in three months. In those days in Pakistan, there were limited options: becoming a doctor or an engineer, or entering the financial world after getting a business degree. I wasn’t interested in engineering, so that I was left with medicine or business. I couldn’t decide.

My uncle, an influential person in the family, suggested that I do a work placement to experience it for a month in an international company followed by a month in a hospital. After that, I could make a decision. It seemed like a brilliant idea.

I was accepted for a month’s placement at a foreign bank in Karachi. I got a feel for how the world of finance functioned, made new friends, and generally enjoyed the mostly easy-going work surroundings.

The month passed rapidly, and soon I began working at a leading hospital in Karachi. The experience couldn’t have been more different. The hospital had an intense environment. The days started early (at 7 am, compared to 9 am at the bank), and were filled with endless duties. And the night calls! This was crazy, working all day, through the night, and again the next day.

I began thinking about my two experiences. The bank had offered a more relaxing atmosphere, better working hours and less stress. The hospital was full of excitement and unpredictability, but the studying and training was difficult. It seemed that the business option was going to win out.

Near the end of my month at the hospital, I was driving home after an especially busy night call. In front of me was a public bus, with college students sitting on the top. As the driver weaved through (穿梭) traffic, I could see the boys shaking from side to side.

Paragraph1: Suddenly, a boy fell off the back of the bus.

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Paragraph2: The next day, when I went to hospital to see the boy, all his family got up, with grateful smiles on their faces.

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41、假设你是李华，近日你校将接待一批来自美国的交换生，现征寄宿家庭。你对此很感兴趣。请你用英语给负责此项工作的外教James写一封申请信。

内容包括：1. 说明写作意图 2. 陈述自己的优势  3.表达期望

注意：⑴词数100左右；

⑵可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

寄宿家庭: host family  交换生: exchange student

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