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1、届高考二轮英语专练之自我检测一 Word版含答案2020届高考英语专练之自我检测（一）1、Whats better than a video game that your kids can play over and over again? A membership to one of the many exciting places in Seattle that your kids visit over and over again (for a year at least). Click to join us and read on for our top picks.Woodland

2、Park ZooThe Park Zoo was the most highly sought after membership by families in the Seattle area, and for good reason: theres something for everyone! In addition to the hundreds of animals found throughout the 92 acres, there are plenty of outdoor spaces to run around (including playgrounds).Tel: 20

3、6-5428-2500Online: zoo.orgAnnual Membership: $69/Flexible Guest Adult; $49/Named Adult; $19/Child; Under 2 FreePoint Defiance ZooPoint Defiance Zoo is the only combined zoo and aquarium in the Pacific Northwest spread out over 29 acres. Your kids will enjoy getting up close and personal to the live

4、sharks, riding a camel and exploring the interactive Kids Zone.Tel: 253-591-5337Online: pdza.orgAnnual Membership: $124/Household; $105/Two adults; $24/ChildSeattle AquariumThe Aquarium is particularly great for any budding environmentalists in your family who want to learn more about conservation e

5、fforts that affect the waters in the Pacific Northwest.Tel: 206-386-4300Online: seattleaquarium.orgAnnual Membership: $189/Family Plus (2 adults, 5 children, 1 guest); $149/Family (2 adults, 5 children)Museum of FlightThe Museum is the perfect indoor place to free your kids to dream big about the wi

6、de world. With all sorts of planes that you can see, touch and climb inside, this museum fulfills your flight dream.Tel: 206-764-5700Online: museumofflight.orgAnnual Membership: $100/Family; $75/Two Adults1.What do these places have in common?A.They are all in Seattle. B.Kids can see animals there.C

7、.They all have outdoor activities. D.Members can get free admission.2.Which place is favored by aircraft lovers?A.Woodland Park Zoo. B.Point Defiance Zoo.C.Seattle Aquarium. D.Museum of Flight.3.How much does it cost for a family to visit Point Defiance Zoo?A.$117. B.$124. C.$129. D.$148.2、 J. K. Ro

8、wling turned another year older this week. Born Joanne Rowling, J. K. Rowling is, of course, her adopted pen name. Concerned that young boys might not go for a book written by a woman, her publisher suggested she come up with a pseudonym (笔名). So, upon combining her first initial with the initial of

9、 her paternal grandmother, Kathleen, the moniker J. K. Rowling was born. Thats the interesting fact about Rowling, apparently, and she can only fool some of the people some of the time. Back in 2013, a crime novel appeared on the shelves. It was entitled The Cuckoos Calling, and it was written by Ro

10、bert Galbraith. According to Galbraiths bio, he spent several years with the Royal Military Police and the leading character of his novel, a fellow by the name of Cormoran Strike, grew directly out of his own experiences and those of his military friends. Only, upon further review, he didnt! The boo

11、k was actually penned by J. K. Rowling, who apparently wanted to try and sell a novel based on complete craftsmanship rather than on her name. Unfortunately, however, the wife of a partner in the media firm in whom she placed her trust, shared the secret on the social site. Rowling was angry and dis

12、appointed concerning the betraying of trust. Im not sure whether I would be terribly upset for too long, if I were her. Previous to her being known as the author, Rowling saw her book listed 4,709th on Amazon. After the big revelation, her book jumped all the way to No. 1! More importantly, I think

13、she got what she wanted. The novel has received nearly universal critical acclaim. Rowling passed her own test with flying colors. Clearly, shes pretty good at her craft! In any case, I personally look forward to reading her newest writing endeavor.(1).Why was Joanne Rowling advised to use a male pe

14、n name?A.It was a common practice.B.Her grandmother didnt like her name.C.The publisher wanted to give readers a surprise.D.Women writers might not be popular with boy readers.(2).Why didnt J. K. Rowling publish her new book under her name?A.She thought her name was out of date.B.Readers didnt like

15、her books any longer.C.She intended to prove her writing ability.D.She thought a new name could make her more popular.(3).What does the underlined word acclaim in Paragraph 6 mean?A.Severe criticism. B.Great respect.C.High praise. D.Much sympathy.(4).What is the best title of the text?A.The Secret I

16、s Out B.Her Door Is OpenC.The Book Is on Sale D.Her Effort Is in Vain3、Looking at Rosa Ferrignos new suit, you could swear it was knitted (织)with regular yam(毛线).Its only when you touch it and hear the characteristic rustling(沙沙声)of plastic that you realize theres something special about it. In fact

17、, the suit is made out of over 300 plastic grocery bags.Ferrigno, who once worked as a tailor before starting a family, got the idea for her unique hand-made suit last August. She was at a family picnic and saw one of the other guests carrying a purse made from re-purposed plastic bags. It attracted

18、 her, so she and her daughter searched for instructions on how to make one on YouTube. The 75- year-old ended up making a purse from colorful plastic bags. But that was only the beginning. After finishing her second plastic bag purse,Ferrigno realized she needed something to match it with,so last No

19、vember she told her daughter she was going to make a skirt and jacket suit out of plastic bags,as a winter project.Rosa started by cutting up the plastic bags into strips(条)and then tying them together to make longer, yam- like strips that could be knitted. But to knit the plastic yam, she needed la

20、rge needles that didn t exist on the market, so she made them on her own.The suit took Rosa two months to complete. The jacket was made out of 170 plastic bags, and the skirt required another 140. Although she didn t even use a pattern when knitting the impressive suit, it ended up fitting her perfe

21、ctly, and when she finally showed it off at the supermarket earlier this month, everyone went crazy.“We love it when our customers reuse or recycle grocery bags, but never have we seen a work of art like Rosa s! Its really fantastic! ”Jo Natale, the supermarket chain s vice president of media relati

22、ons, said.1.What makes Rosa Ferrignos new suit special?A.Its unique way of knitting. B.Its unusual knitting material.C.Its being knitted by an old lady. D.Its being able to sing when touched.2.How did Rosa learn to make purses out of plastic bags?A.By modelling a guest. B.By consulting her daughter.

23、C.By watching YouTube videos. D.By asking a tailor for instructionsf3.What do Jo Natales words in the last paragraph suggest?A.She thinks highly of Rosas behavior.B.Rosas work of art will become popular.C.The potential of grocery bags needs further developing.D.She thinks all customers should follow

24、 Rosas footsteps.4.What can be inferred about Rosa from the text?A.She does nothing without careful planning. B.She likes showing off her knitting skills.C.She is quite able and patient. D.She is good at matching clothes.4、 NEW YORK-A massive winter storm paralyzed much of the US East Coast on Thurs

25、day and Friday, dumping as much as 46 centimeters of snow from the Carolinas to Maine. It also caused flooding on the streets of Boston due to swelling storm tides, forced the cancellation of nearly 5,000 flights and closed businesses, offices and schools. Some meteorologists (气象学家) classified the s

26、torm as a bomb cyclone for its sharp drop in atmospheric pressure would be followed immediately by a blast of cold air that could break records in more than two dozen cities and bring wind chills as low as -40 during the weekend. From Baltimore, Maryland, to Caribou in Maine, efforts were underway t

27、o clear roadways of ice and snow as wind chill temperatures were to plunge during the day, reaching -40 in some parts after sundown, according to the National Weather Service. Utility companies across the East worked to repair downed power lines early on Friday as about 21,000 customers remained wit

28、hout electricity, down from almost 80,000 the day before, and issued warnings that temperatures may become dangerously low. If the temperature in your home begins to fall, we recommend taking shelter elsewhere until service can be restored. You can find warming centers by contacting local authoritie

29、s, National Grid power company, which serves Massachusetts, said on Twitter. Airlines canceled 4,000 flights on Thursday and hundreds more on Friday, according to FlightA, an online tracking service. Mayor Bill de Blasio said it could feel like -30 on Friday and Saturday nights with the wind chill.

30、This is a serious, serious storm, and may be the most severe in 2018, he said at a news conference. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo declared a state of emergency for the southern part of the state, while New Jersey Governor Chris Christie declared a state of emergency for several counties.1.Which of

31、the following is NOT the consequence of the massive winter storm?A.Breakdown of the US coastB.Flooding in Boston.C.Cancellation of nearly 5,000 flights.D.Closure in business, offices, and schools.2.Why did some meteorologists classify this winter storm as “bomb cyclone”?A.Because it will cause chang

32、eable atmospheric pressure.B.Because the scale of this storm could break records in lots of cities.C.Because of the deadly and destructive effects of this storm.D.Because of the extremely cold air and the wind chills in this storm.3.Which of the following best explains the underlined word “plunge” in P3?A.decline steadilyB.drop dramaticallyC.fluctuate violentlyD.fall moderately4.About the rescue work, which of the following state