1、2018 届辽宁省六校协作体高三上学期期初考试 英语命题学校： 凤城一中 第一部分 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）AKid of The Year Photo CompetitionEnter your kids photo today and win! Were giving away 52 weekly $250 prizes from Readers Choice votes. Plus, our editors will select one entry to win our grand prize of $7,000.Off
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6、nformation you provide will only be used to run the promotion and register for .Photos must not contain material that infringes the rights of another, including but not limited to privacy, publicity or intellectual property rights, or that constitutes copyright infringement. Photos must not contain
7、brand names or trademarks.LIMIT: One entry per household, per eligible child, per week. One weekly prize per child. For entries of more than one eligible child in the household, the entry process must be completed separately for each child. No group entries.21. To enter the contest, photos must _.A.
8、 have won some prize or award B. contain parents personal informationC. contain brand names or trademarks D. be taken by nonprofessional participants22. Linda, a mother with seven-year-old twins, wants to enter the contest. She must _.A. complete the entry process separately for each of her kidsB. g
9、o to Meredith Corporation to fill out the registration formsC. provide a description and an album title for the kids photosD. provide the information to Facebook if she chooses Facebook Entry23. We can learn from the passage that _.A. you should buy something first before you enter the contestB. you
10、 should send your entry before 9:00 pm on December 21, 2015.C. your entry will not be returned even if you dont win the contestD. the editors of the contest will decide who will win the 20,000 dollars in prizes24. The purpose of the passage is _.A. to advertise the website FB. to encourage parents w
11、ith children to enter a photo contestC. to introduce two methods of entering a photo contestD. to attract photographers interest in a photo contestBIt may help you to know that there is no such thing as a perfect speech. At some point in every speech, every speaker says something that is not underst
12、ood exactly as he has planned. Fortunately, such moments are usually not obvious(明显的) to the listeners. Why? Because the listeners do not know what the speaker plans to say. They hear only what the speaker does say. If you lose your place for a moment, wrongly change the order of a couple of sentenc
13、es, or forget to pause at a certain point, no one will be any the wiser. When such moments occur, dont worry about them. Just continue as if nothing happened.Even if you do make an obvious mistake during a speech, that doesnt really matter. If you have ever listened to Martin Luther Kings famous spe
14、ech-“I have a Dream“, you may notice that he stumbles(结巴) over his words twice during the speech. Most likely, however, you dont remember. Why? Because you were fixing your attention on his message rather than on his way of speech-making.People care a lot about making a mistake in a speech because t
15、hey regard speech-making as a kind of performance rather than as an act of communication(交流). They feel the listeners are like judges in an ice-skating competition. But, in fact, the listeners are not looking for a perfect performer. They are looking for a well-thought-out speech that expresses the
16、speakers ideas clearly and directly. Sometimes a mistake or two can actually increase a speakers attractiveness by making him more human.As you work on your speech, dont worry about being perfect. Once you free your mind of this, you will find it much easier to give your speech freely.25. The underl
17、ined part in the first paragraph means that no one will _.A. be smarter than you B. notice your mistakesC. do better than you D. know what you are talking about26. You dont remember obvious mistakes in a speech because _.A. your attention is on the contentB. you dont fully understand the speechC. yo
18、u dont know what the speaker plans to sayD. you find the way of speech-making more important27. It can be inferred from the passage that _.A. giving a speech is like giving a performanceB. one or two mistakes in a speech may not be badC. the listeners should pay more attention to how a speech is mad
19、eD. the more mistakes a speaker makes, the more attractive he will be.28. What would be the best title for the passage?A. How to Be a Perfect Speaker B. How to Make a Perfect SpeechC. Dont Expect a Perfect Speech D. Dont Expect Mistakes in a SpeechCThe Indian government may use 3D paintings as virtu
20、al speed breakers（减速带） on major highways and roads, in order to check speeding and careless driving, and finally make its deadly roads a little safer. “We are trying out 3D paintings used as virtual speed breakers to avoid unnecessary requirements of speed breakers,“ Indias transport minister Nitin
21、Gadkari wrote.The optical illusions(视觉错觉) are supposed to encourage drivers to slow down automatically. Earlier, India had ordered the removal of all speed breakers from highways, which are considered to be a safety hazard for high-speed vehicles. India has the highest number of road accident deaths
22、 in the world. According to the World Health Organisation, over 200,000 people are killed by road accidents.The use of optical illusions as speed breakers was first pioneered in the American city of Philadelphia in 2008, as part of a campaign against speeding motorists. The technique has also been t
23、ried out in China to create floating 3D crossings. In India, cities such as Ahmedabad and Chennai have already experimented with 3D zebra crossings in the last one year. In Ahmedabad for instance, a mother and her daughter, both artists, have painted 3D crosswalks in the first few months of 2016. Th
24、e artists say their motto is “to increase the attention of drivers“, and that the concept has been successfully tested in accident-prone zones on a highway.However, critics argue that once drivers know that these speed breakers are visual illusions, they may ignore them. Others also point out that I
25、ndias decision does not consider the safety of a large number of pedestrians. In the end, the new policy may be just one step towards improving road safety.29. Why are 3D paintings used on main highways and roads?A. To make the surroundings more beautiful.B. To attract the attention of tourists.C. T
26、o reduce the rate of traffic accidents.D. To show the advanced technology.30. Which of the following words is closest to the meaning of “hazard” in paragraph 2?A. Reminder B.Threat C.Regulation D.Theory31. What can we learn from Paragraph 3 and 4?A. Philadelphia, the U.S.A is th second place to use
27、virtual speed breakers in the world.B. The idea tested in Ahmedabad recently has been a failure.C. The new policy of 3D zebra crossings must be carried out smoothly.D. The use of optical illusions as speed breakers is controversial in India.32. What do we know about 3D zebra crossings from the passa
28、ge?A. They can vastly lower the death rate in India.B. They have been widely used in India so far.C. They are designed to increase drivers attention.D. They are welcomed by both drivers and pedestrians.DI used to believe courtesy was a thing of the past. Very seldom have I encountered a courteous hu
29、man being in this modern era.Recently, I had to change my thinking, when I came face to face with just such a human being in a coffee place, with my two daughters. The place was crowded as usual and we had to climb steep stairs in order to find an empty table. After enjoying coffee and snacks, we we
30、nt down the narrow stairs, where there was hardly any space for another person to either climb up or come down.Just as I was in the middle of the stairs, a gentleman entered the main entrance of the restaurant which was right in front of the staircase. I was sure I would be pushed roughly by this ma
31、n going up. I kept coming down as fast as I could. My daughters were already down, looking up at me worriedly, hoping I would reach them before the stranger started walking up the stairs, knowing I was a nervous sort.Nearly reaching them, I noticed the man still standing near the door. I reached my
32、daughters and passed the stranger at the entrance door which he kept holding open. I looked back thinking he was still at the door, deciding whether to go in or find another less crowded place. I saw him going up the stairs, two at a time. I told my daughters about it and all three of us felt bad th
33、at we did not even thank the courteous gentleman who was actually holding the door open for us ladies to pass through before going up.Such well mannered people are hard to find these days, when pushing is very common in our advanced but aggressive society. We applauded for his chivalry(骑士精神).33. Wha
34、t did the author think of the man at the first sight of him?A. He was in a hurry. B. He would wait for her.C. He would cross her rudely. D. He was a man with good manners.34. Why did the authors daughters worry about her?A. She was too old to walk fast. B. She was easy to be disturbed.C. She took up
35、 too much space. D. She focused too much on the man.35. What can we learn about the man from Paragraph 4?A. He might be a waiter of the caf.B. He might have an urgent business to do.C. He fell in love with one of the authors daughters.D. He would hold the door open for all. 第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10
36、分）根据短文内容，从短文后的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。Informal conversation is an important part of any business relationship. _36_Latin Americans enjoy sharing information about their local history, art, and customs. They expect questions about their family and are sure to show pictures of their children. The
37、 French think of conversation as an art form. _37_For them, arguments can be interesting-and they can cover pretty much or any topic-as long as they occur in a respectful and intelligent manner.In the United States, business people like to discuss a wide range of topics, including opinions about wor
38、k, family, hobbies, and politics. _38_They do not share much about their thoughts, feelings, or emotions because they feel that doing so might take away from the harmonious business relationship theyre trying to build. Middle Easterners are also private about their personal lives and family matters.
39、 It is considered rude, for example, to ask a businessman from Saudi Arabia about his wife or children._39_This can get you into trouble, even in the United States, where people hold different views. Sports is typically a friendly subject in most parts of the world, although be careful not to critic
40、ize a national sport._40_A. Instead, be friendly and praise your hosts team.B. You may feel free to ask your Latin American friends similar questions.C. Before you start a discussion, however, make sure you understand which topics are suitable in a particular culture.D. In Japan, China, and Korea, h
41、owever, people are much more private.E. In addition, discussing ones salary is usually considered unsuitable.F. They enjoy the value of lively discussions as well as disagreements.G. As a general rule, its best not to talk about politics or religion with your business friends.第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分 45 分
42、）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。Do not push yourself too hardOne Friday earlier this school year, all of a sudden it felt like I had pulled a muscle in my back. I knew I was 41 . After a few days I stopped eating, which meant I lost 42 ; the clothe
43、s bought two weeks earlier began hanging 43 . In addition, I started 44 so less that my eyelids were constantly heavy. My parents got 45 . I thought fear wasnt going to 46 my life. Yet, I spent every minute of every day 47 how I was going to get myself out of trouble, and it made me mad.Then I 48 to
44、 accept I was ill. I kept my job working 25 hours a week in a shop; I didnt 49 any classes. When I was 50 , I sucked it up and kept on going. 51 it kills you, it makes you stronger, right?But now I find myself thinking whether thats 52 it. Im taking the classes and writing for the newspaper because
45、it looks 53 on college applications. And I am working 25 hours a week so that, 54 I get into my dream school, I can afford it.Here I am, already sick from the amount of work. So, what good is a(n) 55 application if Im dead? What is the 56 of doing this work if I cant enjoy the results?57 , by writin
46、g my story Im not only 58 that I cant take it, but Im telling all the people who are too concerned with the 59 to worry about now. This is my warning: Dont _60 the high dive if you dont like the deep end.41. A. tired B. ill C. sad D. cold42. A. heart B. chance C. confidence D. weight43. A. loose B.
47、proper C. regular D. tight44. A. protecting B. sleeping C. amusing D. observing45. A. annoyed B. disturbed C. scared D. shocked46. A. control B. lose C. take D. explore47. A. noticing B. showing C. answering D. wondering48. A. refused B. agreed C. determined D. managed49. A. attend B. choose C. drop D. expect50. A. leaving B. training C. performing D. hurting51. A. Since B. If C. Though D. Unless52. A. unfair B. honest C. worth D. equal53. A. firm B. good C. curious D. serious54
