1、2020届辽宁省六校协作体高三上学期期中考试英语试卷第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AHigh school and college are periods of ever-expanding responsibility for students. You can get help from some practical apps. Check out these apps to get a head-start on being on top o
2、f your life!Sleep Cycle alarm clock (free; iOS, Android)Getting enough sleep is essential to getting a good education, but waking up rested isnt just about how much you sleep; its about where you are in your sleep cycle when you wake up. Sleep Cycle uses your phones microphone and/or accelerometer t
3、o analyze your sleeping patterns and wake you up at the best time, when youre in your lightest sleep state(within a window that you set, so that youre not late). myHomework Student Planner(free; iOS, Android, Windows)The myHomework Student Planner is available on wide variety of platforms so that yo
4、u can stay organized wherever you are. You can keep track of your class schedule and homework, get reminders for upcoming tests, and sync it across all of your platforms. Theres also a premium version for $4.99 that takes away the ads, gives you more themes, lets you add file attachments, and integr
5、ates access to external calendars.Circle of 6(free; iOS, Android)Circle of 6 is an innovative safety app that connects you to six of your most trusted friends (your “circle”) and helps you keep track of each other. If youre feeling scared about a situation youre in you can send a per-programmed text
6、 to your circle with just two taps, and it will include your exact location. This could also be used by younger students to discreetly let their parents know that theyre in an uncomfortable situation and want to be picked up.Goodbudget(free; iOS, Android)Goodbudget can divide your money into virtual
7、 “envelopes” for things like Groceries, Transportation, Entertainment, Gas, and whatever else you need to budget for. The free version includes 10 regular envelopes plus syncing across two devices. Or you can move to a premium subscription(溢价认购)($5/month, $45/year)for more envelopes, five devices, a
8、nd a five-year transaction history.21. Which of the following is NOT true?A. All of the four apps can be used free of chargeB. Sleep Cycle alarm clock can make you sleep as much as possibleC. myHomework Student Planner can be used on computers and cellphonesD. Goodbudget can help you use your money
9、wisely22. The app Goodbudge with a premium subscription for six months costs _.A. $5 B. $22.5C. $30 D. $4523. Which might be the most useful for a primary school student who walks to the school alone every day?A. Sleep Cycle alarm clock(free; iOS, Android)B. myHomework Student Planner(free; iOS, And
10、roid, Windows)C. Circle of 6(free; iOS, Android)D. Goodbudget(free; iOS, Android)BJoanna Cole，born on August 11，1944 in Newark，New Jersey，has been credited to be one of the most popular childrens authors of all timeShe has written over 250 books and is famous for writing one of the most popular chil
11、drens book seriesShe knew as early as 5th grade that she was interested in writing and scienceCole has owed a large part of her passion to one of her elementary school teachersJoanna Cole continued her education by attending the University of Massachusetts and IndianaShe would eventually earn a bach
12、elors degree in psychology from the City College of New York in 1967after graduation.Cole decided to take some education courses to become a librarian at a Brooklyn elementary school in 1967Eventually，she would take jobs working for Newsweek，Seesaw book clubColes passion for writing and science was
13、still alive and well during this timeIn 1971 she decided to write her first book，CockroachesShe did some research and discovered there had never been a book written for children about cockroachesSo she thought she would be the firstCole struck gold when she wrote the first Magic School Bus in 1985Th
14、e book would go on to be published the following year and quickly became book series and cartoon series due to its successCole continued to write both nonfiction and fiction books for childrenShe writes in a way that will hopefully inspire children to think like a scientistShe does this by writing i
15、deas instead of just factsShe also tries to ask questions in her books that require children to think and discover the answers as they readThis creates an engaging experience for children，so it is no wonder why younger readers are hooked on her books24When Joanna Cole was young，sheAwas very popular
16、with children Bgot inspired by one of her teachersCbegan her career of writing novels Dknew what she would do in the future25What does the underlined phrase probably mean？Amade a fortune Bmade a promise Cgot ideas Dobtained help26What do we know about Joanna Cole？AShe is the most famous woman writer
17、 in America BShe writes novels not only for kids but for adultsCShe is an expert at getting science across to readers D. She has made great contributions to science27What kind of person is Cole in the passage？Apositive and braveBpopular and reliable Cserious and honestDtalented and creativeCFailure
18、is probably the most exhausting experience a person ever has. There is nothing more tiring than not succeeding.We experience this tiredness in two ways: as start-up fatigue(疲惫）and performance fatigue. In the former case, we keep putting off a task because it has either too boring or too difficult. A
19、nd the longer we delay it, the more tired we feel. Such start-up fatigue is very real, even if not actually physical, not something in our muscles and bones. The solution is obvious though perhaps not easy to apply: always handle the most difficult job first.Years ago, I was asked to write 102 essay
20、s on the great ideas of some famous authors. Applying my own rule, I determined to write them in alphabetical(按字母顺序），never letting myself leave out a tough idea. And I always started the days work with the difficult task of essay-writing. Experience proved that the rule works.Performance fatigue is
21、more difficult to handle. Though willing to get started, we cannot seem to do the job right. Its difficulties appear so great that, however hard we work, we fail again and again. In such a situation, I work as hard as I can- then let the unconscious take over.When planning Encyclopedia Britannica(大英
22、百科全书），I had to create a table of contents based on the topics of its articles. Nothing like this had ever been done before, and day after day I kept coming up with solutions, but none of them worked. My fatigue became almost unbearable. One day, mentally exhausted, I wrote down all the reasons why t
23、his problem could not be solved. I tried to convince myself that the trouble was with the problem itself, not with me. Then, I sat back in an easy chair and fell asleep.An hour later, I woke up suddenly with the solution clearly in mind. In the weeks that followed, the solution which had come up in
24、my unconscious mind proved correct at every step. Though I worked as hard as before, I felt no fatigue. Success was now as exciting as failure had been depressing.Human beings, I believe ,must try to succeed. Success, then, means never feeling tired.28. People with start-up fatigue are most likely t
25、o _.A. delay tasks B. work hard C. seek help D. accept failure29. What does the author recommend doing to prevent start-up fatigue?A. Writing essays in strict order.B. Building up physical strength.C. Leaving out the toughest ideas.D. Dealing with the hardest task first.30. On what occasion does a p
26、erson probably suffer from performance fatigue?A. Before starting a difficult task B. When all the solutions fail.C. If the job is rather boring. D. After finding a way out.31. According to the author, the unconscious mind may help us _.Aignore mental problemsB. get some nice sleep C. gain complete
27、reliefD. find the right solutionDThe sun was slipping down through the trees and it was time to go home. Time was running out. His mother would look at him and she would know. She always knew. A hot tear ran down his cheek. She trusted him. This was the first year she had left him alone for three ho
28、urs between school and the time she got home from work. She had to work to buy his clothes and to pay for their food and for a place to live. He remembered the nice way she said, “You are a little man now, Joy.” It made him sad when his mothers words came back to him. She trusted him.Remembering thi
29、s, he felt as if someone had stuck a sharp stick into his side. Her trust in him was all he could think about now. It drove everything else from his mind. “She trusted me.” He kept saying to himself. “She trusted me.” This was most important. Next to this, the pipe(烟斗) and its magic power meant noth
30、ing.Joy looked at the long shadows coming toward him. He now knew what he had to do. And he was in a hurry to get it done. When he took the pipe, he left the store with slow unsure steps. Now his feet were quick, decisive, taking him straight back to the store like an arrow. He was out of breath whe
31、n he reached the store.Mr. Dow was just inside the door. The big man smiled. Joy wished he had not. Somehow, a bad friendly smile made it more difficult for Joy to do what he wanted to do. Joy was lost for a moment. His feet felt heavy. Suddenly, blindly, he held out the pipe. His voice struggled to
32、 come out from deep inside of the painful chest.“Mr. Dow,” he said at last, “I didnt mean to take it.”“Thanks, Joy.” Mr. Dow said as he gently took the pipe from the boys hand. “How about staying around and helping me close up the shop?”Joy felt Mr. Dows big hand on his shoulder. And Joy felt his sh
33、oulders had become a little broader and stronger.32. What kind of life did Joy and his mother live?A. A poor life.B. A new life.C. A happy life. D. A modern life.33. Why did Joy feel like being hurt by something sharp?A. He felt sorry for his mother.B. He couldnt help the family.C. He had run away f
34、rom school.D. He disappointed his mothers expectations.34. What do we know about Mr. Dows smile to Joy?A. Its broad. B. Its warm.C. Its false. D. Its secret.35. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. Magic Trust B. A Powerful Smile C. Unconditional Love D. An Interesting Pipe第二
35、节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 With the cold weather season rapidly approaching, caring for dry skin may become more challenging. Here are some tips on how to protect your skin and keep it healthy throughout the colder months of the year. _36_ Avoid harsh(刺激性的) cleansers
36、 containing sulfates or alcohol, and choose a gentle cleanser. Harsh cleansers may disrupt the PH balance of your skin and cause dryness. Switch to a face oil _37_In order to avoid dryness, rub about 3 to 5 drops of oil on the palm of your hands and then gently pat it into the skin. Face oils offer
37、the benefit of conditioning the skin and protecting it from the cold air. Exfoliate(去死皮) Exfoliating is very important because it helps to get rid of dead skin cells and encourages skin cell renewal._38_However, especially when the skin is feeling extra dry, it is important to use a gentle product a
38、nd not to overdo it. _39_ If you dont feel thirsty and struggle with taking in enough liquids, try to drink tea, sweetened with a little raw honey. Dehydrated(脱水的) skin cells have a slower turnover rate, which results in dull skin and more visible fine lines. _40_The most advantage is that you will
39、spend the cold season with comfort and confidence.A. Drink plenty of waterB. Eat homemade soupsC. Use mild facial cleansersD. Follow the above tips, you may own nice skin and look better.E. Here are three of the most common examples of skin discomfort.F. After cleansing your face, your skin still ta
40、kes the risk of dryness.G. Moreover, dead skin cells wont allow your face oil to enter the skin deeply. 第三部分： 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Ive been obsessed (困扰) with languages for as long as I can remember. My dad could talk
41、to everyone with ease, confidently 41 between languages. His abilities made a big impression on me, but he didnt 42 me to follow his lead.I wasnt a(n) 43 language learner. I made slow progress with French at school and almost gave it up. But things felt different when I 44 German at university lovin
42、g many German writers in translation, I wanted to read them in their 45 tongue, and thats been my main 46 for learning new ones since. Once I got German, I was 47 ; French, Latin, Greek and Sanskrit quickly followed. The idea of having a 48 overview of the world has always fascinated me, and 49 lang
43、uages seemed a good way of achieving that. By my 20s, Id set my heart on 50 the rest of my life to learning as many as I could.Im often asked what the 51 is, and whether some people have a gift for absorbing words and phrases. The truth is that its down to endless hours of 52 reading, studying and p
44、racticing grammar. 53 , all these wonderful languages start to swim into focus, and increasing numbers of great works become 54 .Its hard, but the 55 can be thrilling. When I started studying Spanish, there was a moment when the living language suddenly 56 itself to me. Something 57 happened when I
45、heard Swedish spoken around me. It seemed to 58 elements of languages I was familiar with. The more of them I know, the more I see how inter-related they are. All it took was three weeks and I was able to 59 effectively in complex conversations.Now, I can read about three dozen languages and speak m
46、ost of them fluently. I think Im much richer for that it makes me more 60 .41 A. distinguishingB. switchingC. comparingD. dividing42A. threatenB. encourageC. promiseD. trust43. A. sensitiveB. averageC. individualD. natural44. A. took onB. put downC. made upD. went over45. A. simpleB. sharpC. nativeD
47、. polite46. A. advantageB. appreciationC. foundationD. motivation47. A. shockedB. relievedC. depressedD. hooked48. A. comprehensiveB. historicalC. scientificD. skeptical49. A. speakingB. selectingC. imitatingD. acquiring50. A. adjustingB. devotingC. reducingD. attaching51. A. secretB. purposeC. benefitD. puzzle52 A. expectationB. admirationC. concentrationD. evaluation53. A. GraduallyB. SuddenlyC. RegularlyD. Usually54. A. a