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1、2020 届高考英语专练之自我检测（七）1、 Bread Garrett s Comedy ClubCategory: ComedyBest known for his role on the Emmy award-winning sitcom （ 情景喜剧 ） Everybody Loves Raymond, Brad Garrett returns to his Vegas roots with his comedy club at the MGM Grand. It is a good place to check out when you need a break from work.

2、Prices from: $56.40 and upAge restriction: Must be 21 years of age or olderShow Length: 115 minutesMac King ComedyMagic Show Category: Comedy, MagicThe Mac King Comedy Magic Show is different every afternoon, with lots of audience participation. He is willing to make fun of himself instead of his gu

3、ests in order to make everyonefeel welcome and entertained. The afternoon is kid-friendly from start to finish. Still, whetheryou re eight or 80, you wont be able to figure out Kings secrets.Prices from: $40.90 and upAge restriction: No age restrictionShow Length: 90 minutesThe Mentalist, Gerry McCa

4、mbridgeCategory: Comedy, MagicUsing his skills as amentalist, Gerry McCambridge shocks thecsreoswhdiss as he uabilities to predict just what audience members will do next. Anyone who has seen the show has walked away in disbelief, amazed by his unusual power.Prices from: $34.99 and upAge restriction

5、: Under 13 will not be admitted into the theaterShow Length: 75 minutesRock of AgesCategory: Plays & MusicalsThe cheerful Rock of Ages brings audiences back to the times of big hair and even bigger bands with 28 popular rock songs from the 80s including“ Every Rose Has Its Thorn, ”"I 'K

6、now What Love Is , ”" Here I Go Again, " and more.Rock of Ages has been nominated（提名）for five Tony Awards including Best Musical and Best Direction of a Musical. It also received a Drama League nomination for Distinguished Production for a Musical.Prices from: $74.00 and upAge restriction:

7、 Must be 15 years of age or olderShow Length: 125 minutes1 .Who is most likely to be able to read audiences' minds?A.Raymond.B.Mac King.C.Brad Garrett.D.Gerry McCambridge.2 .Which of the following is good for a kid of 10 years old to go to?A.Gerry McCambridge'shsw.B.Brad Garrett C bmedy Club

8、.C. Mac King ' s comedy magic show.D.Performances of Rock Of Ages.3.If someone is interested in musicals, his best choice must be.A.Rock of AgesB.Bread Garrett ' s Comedy ClubC.Mac King Comedy Magic ShowD.The Mentalist, Gerry McCambridge2、AIDS may be one of the most undesirable diseases in t

9、he world. Luckily, there is now hope for AIDS patients.According to a recent paper published in the New England Journal of Medicine, Chinese scientists have successfully used CRISPR technology - a method of gene editing - to treat a patient with HIV. While it may not have cured the patient fully, it

10、 still represents a huge step forward in fighting the disease.The patient was a 27-year-old Chinese man who was diagnosed with both AIDS and acute lymphoblastic leukemia （淋巴母细胞白血病 ）,a type of blood cancer. Despite his bleak situation, doctors offered him a little hope: a bone marrow（ 骨髓）transplant t

11、o treat his cancer and an experimental treatment for his HIV. They used this chance to edit the DNA in bone marrow stem cells（干细胞）from a donor before transplanting the cells into the patient.Specifically, the treatment involved using the gene-editing tool CRISPR-Cas9 to delete a gene known as CCRS,

12、which encodes（给编码）a protein that HIV uses to get inside humancells. Without the gene, HIV is unable to enter cells. Talking about the gene, lead scientist DengHongkui told CNN, “ After being edited, the c-eallnsd the blood cells they produce - have theability to resist HIV infection.” Nineteen month

13、s after the treatment, the patient s leukcomplete remission（ 缓解 ）and donor cells without CCR5 remained, according to the research paper.Though the transplant didn t cure the man s HIV, it still showed the effectiveness of gene-editing technology, as there was no indication of any unintended genetic

14、changes - a major concern with past gene-editing treatment experiments.Amesh Adalja, a senior scholar at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security in theUnited States, who was not invol ved in the study, praised the treatment.“ They did a very creativeexperiment, and it was safe,” he told Live Sc

15、ience.“ It should be viewed as a success.Deng believes gene-editing technology could“ bring a new dawn - re” latetod bdliosoedasessuch as AIDS and sickle-cell anaemia（ 镰状细胞贫血 ）. “ Thanks to this new technology, the goal of a functional cure for AIDS is getting closer and closer,” he said.1.The under

16、lined word “ bleak ” in Paragraph 3 probably means“ ”.A.hopelessB.unstable2 .How did the treatment fight against HIV?A.By identifying and killing HIV.C.By preventing HIV entering cells.3 .What is the result of the treatment?C.embarrassing D.unique4 .By changing the structure of HIV.D.By removing a p

17、rotein HIV feeds on.A.Gene-edited cells are able to resist HIV infection.B.The number of cells infected by HIV has decreased.C.CCR5 and other genes in the patient s cells are changed.D.Unintended genetic changes have taken place in the patient s cells.4.What can we know about the experiment?A.It poi

18、nted out the problems of gene treatment.B.It provided a new way to cure AIDS patients fully.C.It could offer a safe treatment for blood-related diseases.D.It was the first example to use gene-editing tool to treat AIDS.3、 The United States Postal Service（LISPS）is offering a way to people who are int

19、erested in seeing tomorrow ' s mail today.The postal service will send consumers images ）of their letters,magazines and other mail before they arrive.The new service is called Informed Delivery.It is an attempt to remain competitive in an ever changing world.Postal service officials say the incr

20、eased use of email,digital messaging services and social media has made it difficult to stay relevant.David Rupert is a media relations specialist who spoke about the competition the agency now faces.Whether you turn on a television or your computer,or people come to your door with different product

21、s and services,all of those are competing for consumers ' time and energy,he said.Interested users are first required to sign up for Informed Delivery.Once registered,theconsumer receives a daily email with virtual（ 虚拟）images of letters or other things to be delivered.The US Postal Service says

22、it can especially help those who have a mailbox at their local post office,so they know when to get their mail:Another postal offering is a service that seeks to make advertising-related mail-often called junk mail more fun.The service uses virtual and augmented reality（虚拟现实和增强现实 ）to let consumers i

23、nteract with their junk mail.Many companies put special coding on their advertising,which can give users an interactive experience.Some companies even put virtual reality eyeglasses in the mail to make their ads come to life.Consumers have mixed reactions tovirtual and augmented realit y advertising

24、. " You can find some good things within junk mail.It is agood idea.We ' 11 see how it works, " Postal service user Victor Teah said.But Jocelyn Coatneydoesn ' t think it would change her mind about junk mail." For some,that might be fun.But for me,i would be useless, “ she sa

25、id.they " in the first paragraph refer to?B.Informed Delivery services.D.The traditional advertising related mail.I.What does the underlined wordA.The images of the mail.C.Letters,magazines and other mail.2 .Why does the US Postal Service create Informed Delivery?A.To make people interested in

26、mails.B.To improve its competitiveness.C.To be relevant to other services.D.To make a great fortune.3 .Which of the following best summarizes Paragraph 2?A.The fall of the US Postal Service.B.The replacement of the mail service.C.The potential market for the new service.D.The challenge the US Postal

27、 Service faces.4 .Why does the author write what Victor and Jocelyn said at the end of the text?A.To prove virtual and augmented reality is helpful.B.To show us many users are using advertising related mail.C.To give examples of users mixed reactions to junk mail.D.To wish virtual and augmented real

28、ity advertising to work better.4、 Being highly successful in any field is pretty rare. It takes a combination of natural talent, luck, determination, and plenty of outside support for someone to make it big in sports, entertainment, or business. But what if competing is all that matters to you, whet

29、her you are likely to succeed or not? This was the goal of Michael Eddie the Eagle Edwards, and that he reached that goal was an amazing achievement.Born in the U.K. in 1963, Michael was an enthusiastic downhill skier whose dream was to compete for Britain in world-class competitions. He would have

30、liked to represent his country in the 1984 Winter Olympics, but there were a large number of downhill competitors, and Edwards didn't qualify. Seeing his chance elsewhere, he switched to ski jumping. Ski jumping didn't cost nearly as much, and there was almost no competition for a place on t

31、he Britain team.But a number of hurdles （ 障碍 ）could have meant the end of Edwards' dream. He weighed more than most competitors, which put him at a disadvantage. He had no financialsupport for hi, training. Poor eyesight meant that he had to wear glasses under his goggles （护目镜 ）- not a good thin

32、g when they steamed up at high altitudes. But he couldn't let any of this discourage him. He saw himself as a true lover of the sport who simply wanted the chance to compete. Winning wasn't the point. Having the opportunity to try was all he cared about. And nothing could stop him from tryin

33、g.In the end, Edwards took 55th place in the 1987 World Championships. He then went on to the Calgary Olympics in 1988, where he finished last in both of his events. Many athletes would have been embarrassed by this result, but he is proud of his achievement to this day. His determination to fight a

34、gainst all the odds made him a global hero, and in 2016, the inspiring film Eddie the Eagle was made about his life.1 .What is the purpose of the first paragraph?A.To add some background information.B.To uncover the secret of success.C.To expect an answer from readers.D.To introduce the topic.2 .Why

35、 did Michael Edwards choose ski jumping?A.It took less skill.B.The equipment was cheaper.C.There was little competition.D.It was easy to win the championship.3 .After the Calgary Olympics, Edwards .A.felt he had reached his goalB.was embarrassed by his resultsC.switched to film makingD.was glad it w

36、as over4 .What made Michael Edwards outstanding?A.His determination to win.B.His enthusiasm for the sport.C.His attitude towards the Olympics.D.His ability to overcome physical disabilities.5、 Mary had feared the day she would draw a blank during a presentation. Then one day during a 45-minute speec

37、h, it happened. . To help herself get back on track, Maryasked the audience to look at the handout and tell herself what topic was up next. At the end of her presentation, audience members gave her top marks for organization."What I learned is that the audience doesn't care if you mess up,

38、and what they care about is what you are going to do about it, "Mary said. "My nervousness went away when I concentrated not on myself, but instead just thought,' How is my speech going to helpOe audience?. Every single step of the way, ask yourself, 'What s in it for them? ”Carter

39、 is the founder of a Canada-based presentation skills training company. When possible, he gets to the location of his presentation the day before to make sure all the electronic aids work. He wants to ensure the screen, lighting and inputs all work properly. " In addition, build an extra plan b

40、efore you present," he said.Involve the audienceWhether you are giving a one-on-one talk or a speech in front of 400 people, think " story- telling ”. The way to a person s head is through their heart.Sometimes all it takes is a few seconds to connect an audience member with a story.Moreov

41、er, one thing that shocks people back into attention is to leave an almost uncomfortably long pause. .A. Keep orderB. Be preparedC. That brings them back to the speakerD. She forgot what she was going to sayE. Once you do that, you will get rid of the fearF. Story-telling makes messages easy to reme

42、mberG. Stories combine data and information with emotion6、阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所名的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。There ' s a saying that a mix of Jacks and Jills makes a tough job a breez鞋而易举的事 ).That might be 1 boys and girls have a good chance of becoming study 2 But theNobel Prize may have made the sa

43、ying go further -a(n) 3 makes a tough job a breeze.Husband-and-wife Norwegian scientists Edvard Moser, 52, and May-Britt Moster, 51, along with British- US citizen John O ' Keffe, 75, received last year' s NobelonrOcti6 medicineand 4 the $1.1 million (6.75 million yuan) prize money.They foun

44、d that the brain has a GPS-like 5 that allows people to produce 6 maps and 7 around the world.The findings 8 the secrets to how we figure out a shortcut to work 9 there ' s a traffic jam. And they may further help cure diseases like Alzheimer老年痴呆's (症)whose10 lose their spatial 11 and get ea

45、sily lost.12, intelligence and hard work are 13 behind their success, yet many,including May-Britt Moser, believe spending time with like-minded people may have also pushed them toward the 14."It ' s impossible to do 15 on one ' s own. You have to have partners who you can trust and sha

46、re the same passion with you " sa-B iMtalMoser.Being friends and 16also allows them to bounce ideas back and forth on the spot.They have “ breakfast meeting " and " night talks " every day, They talk about brains when they are shopping and cooking. They 17 turned a family dinner

47、at a fancy restaurant this summer into a 18 about how their own brains know where they are.“We can 19 one another inside and outside the lab. That' s good because the best ideadon ' t 20 come when you ' re sitting in the lab" said Edward Moser.1.A.whenB.whereC.whyD.which2.A.competit

48、orsB.partnersC.participantsD.friends3.A.familyB.organizationC.coupleD.class4.A.carriedB.paidC.awardedD.shared5.A.partB.functionC.tissueD.character6.A.realB.physicalC.falseD.mental7.A.travelB.visitC.searchD.conquer8.A.unlockB.shapeC.keepD.solve9.A.whichB.whenC.beforeD.unless10.A.receiversB.doctorsC.c

49、arriersD.victims11.A.imaginationB.thoughtC.memoryD.ability12.A.AdmittedlyB.GenerallyC.StrictlyD.Personally13.A.largelyB.partlyC.fullyD.lightly14.A.familyB.marriageC.moneyD.prize15.A.anythingB.everythingC.nothingD.something16.A.familiesB.relativesC.classmatesD.scientists17.A.maybeB.somewhatC.therefor

50、eD.even18.A.fightB.discussionC.negotiationD.challenge19.A.teachB.learnC.inspireD.argue20.A.alwaysB.occasionallyC.necessarilyD.Possibly7、阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容（1 个单词） 或括号内单词的正确形式。内单词的止确形式。If you were to eat a bag of candy, you might expect to feel a“ sugar rush(follow) by a warm glow of satisfaction. rea

51、lity, the opposite happens, according to a study. "The idea that sugar can improve mood (accept) widely for along time, "said lead author Dr. Konstantinos Mantantzis. "Our findings (clear)show that such claims are not testified - if anything, sugar will probably make you feel (bad) th

52、an before. " The research reviewed different studies, accounting for over 1, 250 participants. It investigated the effects of soluble carbohydrates( 溶解性碳水化合物 ), (include) sugars and starches(淀粉),on various aspects of mood. Within just half hour after eating sugar, most people started to experie

53、nce a sense of tiredness, compared to those who took a placebo ( 无效对照剂 ). It seems eating sugar won'tresult in any substantial level of increasing satisfaction or sense of well-being. Not only (be) the idea of a "sugar rush" a myth, the researchers argue, it could also be a factor in t

54、he rise of obesity and diabetes. "We hope that our findings will go a long way to dispel the myth of the 'sugar rush' and inform public health policies to decrease sugar (consume).8、 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文,请你修改你同桌的以下作文。文中共有 10处语言错误,每句中最多有两处,每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(A),并在其下面写出该加

55、的词。删除 :把多余的词用斜线()划掉。修改 :在错的词下划 横线 ,并在该下面写出修改后的词。注意 :1 .每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;2 .只允许修改10 处 ,多者(从第 11 处起 )不计分。The other day, we moved to the new school yard, where lies in the far north of the city. We were all on high spirits. It is much big than the old one. The classrooms are bright and clean. We have a lo

56、t of modern equipment, making convenient for students to learn every subject. Now we can have a lot of after-class activity on the new playground. Our teachers often play the basketball and soccer together with us. As spring approached, the flowers newly planting in the yard have just come out. With

57、 such many green trees and fragrant flowers around, we feel it less hardly to study and our school life more enjoyable.9、假定你是李华,即将参加下个月在北京举行的“致经典-出彩少年” (To Classic BrilliantYouth)英语诵读大赛,已经写好所选古诗词的英文翻译稿,请给外教Alex 写一封电子邮件。内容包括:简单介绍诵读大赛(内容、目的等);请外教润色翻译稿;希望 Alex 提供建议。注意:1. 词数 80 左右 ;2、可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;3、开头

58、语和结束语已为你写好,不计入总词数。Dear Alex,Yours,Li Hua答案以及解析1 答案及解析：答案： 1.D; 2.C; 3.A解析：1. 细节理解题.根据文中第三个表演的描述"he uses his abilities to predict just whataudience members will do next" 他会预测观众下一步要做什么,推测他会读出观众心思.故选 D.2 .推理判断题.根据四个表演的年龄限制可知,只有 Mac King's comedy magic show 没有年龄限制 ,十岁的孩子也可以看.故选 C.3 .细节理解题."ROCK OF AGES" 表演的类别是"Plays & Musicals" 戏剧和音乐,因此可以使观众欣赏到很多音乐.故选A.2 答案及解析：答案： 1.A; 2.C; 3.A; 4.C解析：3 答案及解析：答案： 1.C; 2.B; 3.D; 4.C解析：1.代词指代. 根据第一段The pos