2020高考英语大题冲关秘笈 阅读理解之应用文 名校模拟

2020高考英语大题冲关秘笈 阅读理解之应用文 名校模拟题组一Passage 1(湖南省师大附中、长沙一中、长郡中学、雅礼中学2020届高三四校联考)USA TodaySubscription Options:2 months (43 issues)$50. 006 months (130 issues)$152. 001 year (260 issues)$275. 00Shipping is always free.Giving a gift?Add the magazine to your cart, and on the next page check the box marked this will be a gift. You can also find this option if you enter edit your shopping cart.Enter your gift receivers address during the checkout process.After placing your order, look for the Send Magazine Gift Notification on the order confirmation page, or go directly to the Magazine Subscription Manager.In Magazine Subscription Manager, youll see gift notification options to the right of each magazine youve bought. You can schedule a gift email or print a gift note.Product DescriptionUSA Today provides you with daily information of the top News, Money, Sports and Life news across the country and around the world with fair and honest reports, powerful pictures, and a quick, simple format. The Nations NO.1 newspaper keeps you knowing a thing or two with news influencing your life.Privacy &SecurityIn order to complete the deal, shared with a circulation-auditing(发行量审计)organization, we may share your email with the publisher, but you can know how it will be used in Subscription Manager. We will not share your credit card information.1. How much should people pay for a month if they buy the newspaper for a half year?A. About $ 22. 7. B. About $ 25.C. About $ 25. 3. D. About $ 26. 2.2. What should people do first if they want to get a gift?A. Send an email or print a note.B. Enter edit your shopping cart.C. Enter the gift givers address.D. Add the magazine to their cart.3. In USA Today, what can people do?A. Make some money. B. Get recent news.C. Take daily pictures. D. Learn simple formats.4. What type of writing is the text?A. An advertisement. B. An introduction.C. A report. D. An announcement.Passage 2(河北省衡水中学2020届高三上学期七调)At the Magazine we welcome your contributions! We love to publicize authors, bloggers and businesses. And there are several spots available for writers.Author SpotThis is a regular page devoted to new and experienced authors. Click here to see the questions and you simply reply as you wish. To appear on Author Spot, your book must be already published. Please enclose a color photo of yourself plus a color photo of your book cover.Top TipsAre you an expert in your field? We welcome Top Tips on any subjects such as working from home, building up a business, writing please contact us if you have an idea and look at the top tips posts on this site to see how to craft your own.Press ReleasesDo you have some news about your business, company or charity? We are always on the lookout for great press releases to publish on our site. Simply submit your press release here or email it to ali-son feature world. co.uk.Opinion pieces and ReviewsGot a subject you feel strongly about? Or would you like to review a book for us? We are happy to look at all other opinion pieces or reviews as long as they fit with the general ethos (精神)of the site.General Submission GuidelinesDue to the number of submissions receivedwe cannot guarantee that your submission will be published. There might be a wait of a few weeks before your submission goes live.We reserve the right to edit submissions although as they are personal to the writer, we endeavor not to do this.Any questions? Contact us here.5. Which is a necessary requirement to contribute a book?A. One photo of you and your book.B. A book never published.C. Answering some questions.D. An expert in your field.6. What doesthe underlined part we endeavor not to do thisin the sentence mean?A. We try not to be personal.B. We try not to change your writing.C. We try not to reserve the right.D. We try not to delay the publication.7. Where does the passage come from?A. A magazine.B. A textbook.C. A website.D. A newspaper.Passage 3(山东省日照市第一中学2020届高三上学期期末考试)Assistant Professor, Musical Theatre DanceWichita State University seeks a full-time, 9-month assistant professor, beginning in August. Applicants are required to have a degree in dance area, teaching experience at a professional or college level, ability to direct and teach stage movement. The salary depends on qualifications and experience.For complete information visit .Full Professor in Theatre and DanceThe Department of Theatre & Dance at the University of California at San Diego () is seeking an experienced theatre artist in lighting design. Applicants must work for us for at least one year. Significant professional experience is required. This position is expected to teach at both graduate and undergraduate levels.A review of applications will start on June 1st. Application deadline: September 1st.Technical Director in Performing and Fine ArtsDeSales Universitys Performing and Fine Arts Department seeks a highly skilled, professional technical director. The position is a 10-month staff position with the possibility of summer employment with the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival. Professional experience is required; MFA is preferred.Please email materials to . Screening of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.Assistant Director Media Resources CenterMaryland Institute College of Art is seeking an Assistant Director of Media Resources Center in the Academic Affairs Division.Qualifications for the position include a degree in Art History or related fields with knowledge of art and design history, library experience, excellent interpersonal and communication skills and familiarity with photoshop and scanning.A review of applications will begin immediately; job announcements will remain open until the position is filled. Applicants are required to work for us at least 11 months. They can send emails to . The salary differs depending on your experience. Please include your desired salary in your application letter.8. What ad may an applicant pay close attention to if he/she has 9.5-month free time?A. Technical Director in Performing and Fine Arts.B. Assistant Director Media Resources Center.C. Assistant Professor, Musical Theatre Dance.D. Full Professor in Theatre and Dance.9. Which can you apply to if you have excellent interpersonal and communication skills?A. Maryland Institute College of Art.B. The University of California.C. DeSales University.D. Wichita State University.10. What can we learn from the advertisements?A. All the job announcements will remain open until the positions are filled.B. All the reviews of applications will begin immediately.C. All the jobs mentioned above promise a good salary.D. All the jobs mentioned in the text require experience.Passage 4(黑龙江省哈尔滨师大附中、东北师大附中、辽宁省实验中学2020届高三第一次三校联合模拟) Explore Australias Top End on a Northern Territory camping tour through Kakadu, Katherine Gorge and Litchfield national parks. This five-day-tour to the Top Ends three most popular national parks takes you hiking to waterfalls, swimming in rock pools and spotting crocodiles on a private wildlife cruise. Experience the Top Ends unique culture, spend evenings around the campfire and sleep under the stars at private campsites in a traditional Australian bedroll or a permanent safari tent. This small-group tour is limited to 16 people, ensuring a personalized experience with your guide, and operates seasonally from May to November.Additional Information: Confirmation will be received at time of booking. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirming if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund(退款). A moderate amount of walking is involved. Minimum age is 5 years. Please restrict luggage to 22l bs (10kg). Excess luggage can be stored at your Darwin accommodation. Please bring hat, sunscreen, water bottle (1.5 liters), walking shoes/boots and swimsuit. Take insect-resisting measures. All camping equipment provided including sleeping bag, pillow, pillow case, towel and sheet.11. The tour is most suitable for_.A. an old couple celebrating their gold weddingB. a new father with his twin baby girls aged 2C. a photographer who enjoys outdoor activitiesD. an art student enthusiastic about ancient architecture12. In which case can you get a full refund?A. You cancel 20 days before the scheduled time of the tour.B. You refuse the alternative tour when yours is canceled.C. You give up half way through tour due to the amount of walk.D. You are not content with the service provided.13. To enjoy the tour, you should bring _with you.A. as much luggage as you canB. a comfortable sleeping bag for campingC. a private safari tent and a pillowD. a spray(喷剂) that keeps the insects away题组二Passage 1(黑龙江省大庆第一中学2020届高三下学期开学考试) Come for Dinner by Leslie RevsinMake every meal a feast and every moment with loved ones an occasion with Come for Dinner.Revsin, the former owner and chef of Manhattans Restaurant Leslie, offers a collection of over 150 recipes designed for small get-togethers of friends and family. There are various ethnic dishes that draw from Asia, the Mediterranean, Latin cultures and more. Revsin believes cooking at home provides the opportunity to connect with friends and family on a good level.Retro Beach Bash by Linda EverettGrab your beach blanket and your surfboard its time for a beach party! With more than 100 recipes for beach picnics and barbecues, Retro Beach Bash is the beach lovers companion for fun in the sun.Half information and half cookbook, you can browse the pages that are filled with beach fun tips and advice. The second half of this book is a cookbook, which can help you make foods to satisfy every taste on the beach.Entertaining Edibles by Sidney EscowitzYouve seen them decorating plates at restaurants, admired them at weddings, and expressed great surprise at the chefs who designed them and now you can produce them at home.Sidney shares lots of practical tips that will give your finished food sculptures a professional look and send you on your way towards creating your own original works of food art.Recipes from a Tapas Bar by Olivier SaidIf youre a fan of Spanish Tapas bars, this book is a must-have for your library. Even if you dont cook, youll still want this book if youre a fan of Tapas bars, only for the lively discussions of the cheeses of Spain along with other Spanish wines and spirits.1. If you want to prepare a delicious dish for your family at home, youd better choose _.A. Retro Beach Bash B. Come for DinnerC. Recipes from a Tapas Bar D. Entertaining Edibles2. The underlined word browse in the text means _.A. design B. read C. change D. write3. Who can tell you how to make the works of food art?A. Sidney Escowitz. B. Linda Everett.C. Leslie Revsin. D. Olivier Said.Passage 2(重庆市育才中学2020届高三下学期第一次月考) Christmas, Easter and Birthday parties can be difficult times for grandmothers and parents as they rush around trying to arrange the perfect celebration or making everyone as happy as possible! Whats better than a birthday party that makes your grandchild smile throughout or a celebration that impresses relatives and close friends?That is why Granny Look has supplied in this section, one of the most comprehensive guides to making these special occasions that happen perhaps once a year a real success.From a selection of Advent Calendars to party planning or Christmas-stocking fillers we have all the possibilities covered so that your children and grandchildren will really have a memorable time with attractive gifts and original ideas.Bring that festive spirit to all those traditional days, and ensure you are always ready for any possibility. Granny Looks extensive links are bound to make every special occasion an entirely different experience from the year before and allow everyone to feel entertained and content.CHRISTMAS-STOCKING FILLERSLOOK no further!Granny Look helps the family to prepare in time for FATHER CHRISTMAS. Give SANTA CLAUS some ideas. He can fill all the childrens Christmas-stockings with goodies! Unique Christmas gifts for children-stocking fillers.A Granny Look favorite!ADVENT CALENDARSAll children love the build-up to CHRISTMAS! What is better than choosing one of Granny Looks selection of Advent Calendars! Here you will find a list of websites to buy traditional or fun Advent Calendars for children at Christmas time.A Granny Look favorite!BIRTHDAYSLOOKING for a SPECIAL BIRTHDAY GIFT? Explore Granny Looks selection of PRESENTS, PARTY PLANNING, PARTY TOYS and PARTY GAMES for your Children and Grandchildrens BIRTHDAYS.Plan and organize the KIDDIES PARTIES ahead of time!Dont forget the PERSONALISED INVITATIONS!CHRISTMASLOOK and BOOK now! Granny Looks selection of CHRISTMAS GIFTS for children.Some guides to Whats on in your area.for the kids. P ANTOS， SHOWS， THEATRES.at Christmas time!UNIQUE Christmas gifts for Children. Spend QUALITY TIME with your Childrens Children this FESTIVE SEASON!4. From the text, we know that Granny Look is _ .A. a person who guides you to make your yearly celebration a real successB. a magazine that helps the family to prepare for special occasionsC. a company that sells all sorts of products on the InternetD. a website that helps you to prepare for special occasions5. The purpose of the text is _ .A. to make children have a memorable holidayB. to show you how to shop on the InternetC. to give you some information about Granny LookD. to introduce some goods6. You will fail to find any information at Christmas when you need _ .A. Christmas cards B. fun Advent CalendarsC. Christmas gifts D. tickets for theatresPassage 3(安徽省皖南八校2020届高三第二次联考)Victoria Avenue School supports the Walking School Bus initiative(倡议) a safe, healthy and fun way for children to walk to and from school, guided by a registered group of parents. If you and your child would be interested in joining one of our buses we would love to hear from you.Bell Road routeThis is a morning bus with over 30 walkers! The route is as follows: Starts at 14 Bell Road, down Scherf Road, crosses Portland Road into Ingram Street, left into Spencer Street then to school. Please call Vanessa McNaught at 5234529.Lingarth / Mahoe routeThis bus runs morning and afternoon. It departs from the corner of Combes Road and Lingarth Street at 8:10 am. There are two routes one goes along Lingarth Street and the other along Mahoe Avenue and Manawa Road at 8:25 am. The bus continues up Manawa Road, turns right into Victoria Avenue, and goes down Dragon Drive. At the end of the school day all walkers meet at the bottom of Dragon Drive, leaving school at approximately 3:10 pm. Please contact Toko Kofoed tokofoedgmail. com.Shore Road routeWe gather together at Hapua Reserve at 8:15 am and depart at 8:20 am. We walk along Shore Road to Stirling Street and then up Stirling Street to school. Please contact Nicky Hall nicky. hallsimpsongrierson. com.Spencer Street starwalkersThe route begins at the crossing of Aldred Road and Spencer Street leaving at 8:20 am. The bus then crosses Glenbrook Street and continues along Spencer Street reaching the school. Please contact Victoria Nicholls victorian pascoes. co. nz.Shera Road routeCurrently this bus is not running. Those living in Shera Road, Leys Crescent and Portland Road are welcome to register your interest in taking this bus. We hope to have the bus running in the autumn, when it will travel along Portland Road, up Ingram Street and left into Spencer Street. Pease call Vanessa McNaught at 5234529.7. Part of Bell Road route is similar to .A. Lingarth/Mahoe route B. Shera Road routeC. Shore Road route D. Spencer Street starwalkers8. In the afternoon, a student taking the bus of Lingarth/Mahoe route may go along _ .A. Combes Road Lingarth Street Mahoe Avenue Manawa RoadB. Combes Road Mahoe Avenue Manawa Road Dragon DriveC. Dragon Drive Victoria Avenue Manawa Road Mahoe AvenueD. Dragon Drive Manawa Road Victoria Avenue Lingarth Street9. Who might be most interested in the text?A. Bus drivers. B. Local walkers. C. Tourists. D. Parents.Passage 4(云南省玉溪市一中学2020届高三下学期第一次月考) The winter vacation is just around the corner. With such a long holiday to spend, have you decided where to get yourself relaxed from the great pressure of school study? Our company specializes in civil tours. We take pride in offering you the best services and in providing you with a vacation that will be fondly remembered. The following places can be your unforgettable destinations in our country.A. The Australian MuseumThe Australian Museum has an international reputation in the fields of natural history and indigenous studies research and exhibitions. The museum was established in 1827 and is Australias first museum of natural science and cultural artifacts.B. Sydney Olympic ParkHome of the Best Games Ever and 2020 Rugby World, Sydney Olympic Park is a gold medal attraction and continue