辽宁省朝阳市建平县第二高级中学2020届高三英语上学期期中试题第一部分 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）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AWelcome to Interesting LiteratureHere youll find fun facts, interesting research into writers and their works, and blog posts which seek to learn about the most fascinating aspects of the literary world.So pull up a chair at this virtual（虚拟的）library full of literary wonders, and begin searching for books you are interested in! About Interesting Literature Interesting Literature was set up in 2012 by Dr Oliver Tearle.The aim is simple: to uncover the little-known interesting facts about the world of books, and to shine a light on some of the more curious aspects of literature, Looked at in the right way, every novel, play, poem, short story and author is interesting.The Influence of Interesting Literature Since it was founded in 2012, our blog has attracted readers from all over the world.We currently have over 23, 000 subscribers（用户）, over 110, 000 followers on Twitter, and over 5, 000 fans on Facebook.In 2017 Interesting Literature had nearly 3 million visitors.It has been quoted in many famous newspapers and has been used by various schools and universities around the world.If youve found our articles useful at all, please do let us know by contacting us（either at the email address below or on Twitter）.Contact UsIf you want to look for books you are interested in, please visit https:/interestingliterature.com.If you plan to run a bookshop, library, school or university group, you can find our founder and editor, Dr Oliver, to speak at the opening of it and please get in touch at interestinglit2gmail.com.1.What is Interesting Literature？A. An online library .B. A literature review C. A literary magazine D. An open library building. 2.How does the author show the influence of Interesting Literature？A. By reasoning B. By listing figures. C. By questioning D. By following the time order.3.How can a bookshop owner invite Dr Oliver to speak at the opening of his bookstore?A. By calling him directly.B. By following his blog posts.C. By applying at https:/interestingliterature.comD. By sending an e-mail to interestinglit2gmail.comBBorn on a farm in 1876.Mordecai Brown couldnt have imagined his life as a Major League Baseball pitcher（投手）.When he helped his parents at age 5, his right hand accidentally was caught in a corn harvester, losing parts of two fingers or three fingers left, However, his disabled hand did not keep him from doing what other boys of his age were doing, like playing baseball.While working as a coal miner in his twenties, Mordecai joined a baseball team made up of fellow coal miners.In 1898, the teams pitcher injured his arm.The manager ordered Mordecai to act as the pitcher.Mordecai shook his head and held up his right hand as a reminder.But the manager didnt care.Since you have the best arm on the team, you will have to pitch.Finally, his team won the game nine to three.In 1903, Mordecai Brown broke into Major League Baseball when he signed with the St.Louis Cardinals.Only a year later, the management of the Cardinals decided that Mordecais disability would keep him from ever becoming a star pitcher.They traded him to the Chicago CubsOn a sunny October afternoon in 1908, thousands of people went to New York Citys Polo Grounds to see the New York Giants and the Chicago Cubs battle.Mordecai was not the pitcher at first. He watched as the chosen starter faced the batters（击球员）for the New York Giants.Soon, the batters were filling the bases.Then, Mordecai was asked to be the pitcher.It seemed that the unfavorable condition didnt affect him.He held the ball with his three fingers firmly and let it go. Strike one! Strike two! Strike three! The batter was out.And soon, the game was over.The Cubs beat the Giants, four to two.Mordecai went on to pitch, winning one game after another, and retired after the 1916 season.In 1949, Mordecai Peter entered the National Baseball Hall of fame in New York, earning him a well-deserved place in baseball history.4.What can we learn about Mordecai from paragraph1?A. He was born in a peasant family. B. He felt desperate to lose his fingers.C. He ever dreamed to work on the farm. D. He was afraid to get along with other boys5.How did Mordecai initially(最初地) react to the managers order?A. He agreed with it. B. He refused it.C. He felt grateful about it. D. He showed confidence in it.6.In 1908,the performance of the chosen Cubs starter_A. was much worse than before B. put the Cubs at a disadvantageC. affected Mordecais perfermance D. contributed to the success of the match7.What is the best title for the text？A. Born to PlayB. Fighting for Fame C. A Three-fingered Star D. The Most Pitiful Baseball PitcherCNASAs Opportunity rover（漫游者）has reached the end of its life.Initially designed to last 90