2023年重慶八中高中學(xué)業(yè)水平適應(yīng)英語試卷（六）

閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的A、B、C和D四個選項中，選出最佳選項。

• 1．Best of British：Artists'residences
     Get up close with the inspiring places Britain's most vibrant artists called home.
     Red House，London
     Nothing better represents the commitment of William Morris，the creative genius of interiors（內(nèi)飾）to beauty than his striking home in London.From delicate patterns on the doors，to the decorated gardens，the Red House shows a strong medieval style.
     The Mackintosh House，Glasgow
     Located on the site of the former home of legendary architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh and his wife，the reconstructed Mackintosh House offers a rare insight into their private lives.Furnished with the couple's own furniture，everything has been considered in order to recreate the original interior as faithfully as possible.
     Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden，Cornwall
     Though she was born in Yorkshire，British sculptor（雕塑家）Barbara Hepworth moved to Cornwall and stayed there for the rest of her life.She claimed that there was a quality of inspiration to be drawn from the Cornish skyline and sea view that she simply couldn't obtain from the cjye.aiy.It was Hepworth's wish that her home would be turned into a museum of her work.
     Henry Moore Foundation，Hertfordshire
     Sculptor Henry Moore found his Muse in the beautiful Hertfordshire village of Perry Green and created many of his most famous works there.Unlike traditional galleries，visitors can get close with these impressive structures.Access to Moore's home is through guided tours only.Visit on a sunny day，take a picnic，and experience the scenic village in person!
  
  （1）Which residence is influenced by medieval styles？

  
  A．Red House.
  B．The Mackintosh House.
  C．Henry Moore Foundation.
  D．Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden.
  （2）What do we know about the Mackintosh House？

  
  A．It is the current residence of Mackintosh.
  B．It is rebuilt to improve Mackintosh's life.
  C．It restores the interior design of the Mackintoshs'.
  D．It reflects Mackintosh's faith in original furniture design.
  （3）What do the last two residences have in common？

  
  A．Both sculptors take inspiration from nature.
  B．Both sites allow close contact with the designers.
  C．Both residences will be turned into urban museums.
  D．Both sites allow tours accompanied by the guide only.
  組卷：3引用：4難度：0.5

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• 2．Lions，tigers，and bears definitely aren't meant to live as a pack.But not every animal has been through the misery that established the bond between three normally opposing male predators（捕食者）.
     Back in 2001，police searched a drug dealer's house in Atlanta，Georgia.In the basement，they came across a heartbreaking sight.There sat three terrified cubs（幼崽）found skin and bones that certainly didn't belong in anyone's home.
     The African lion，Leo，had been stuffed inside a small container with an open wound on his face.Shere Khan，the Bengal tiger，looked bony，and the black bear，Baloo，was wearing a chain so small that it had become embedded into his flesh.
     But their nightmare was finally over.The Georgia Department of Natural Resources took them to Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary，a nonprofit animal rescue in Locust Grove."When they were first brought to the sanctuary，Baloo，Shere Khan，and Leo were injured，frightened and clinging to one another for comfort，"guardian Allison Hedgecoth told HuffPost.And as they got more comfortable，they accompanied each other，cuddled，and played together.Clearly，they were a bonded trio.
     Sanctuary staff anticipated the need to separate the friends once they reached maturity，as they would likely grow apart.After all，it's the natural order in the animal kingdom.But the trio，known as BLT （bear，lion，tiger），never left each other's sides.The sanctuary ultimately decided to keep them together.
  Baloo，the playful one，loved teasing Leo with gentle bites.And the affectionate Shere Khan could often be found curling up to either of his brothers."Even though they live in a three-acre enclosure，they're usually within 100 feet of each other，"Allison told Inside Edition."That's proof that they're not just coexisting or cohabiting，they actually do enjoy each other's company."
  
  （1）Why could the three animals live as a pack？

  
  A．Because they preferred hunting in groups.
  B．Because they shared a miserable experience.
  C．Because they were terrified to be caught alone.
  D．Because they were rescued from the basement.
  （2）What do the underlined words"a bonded trio"mean in Paragraph 4？

  
  A．A frightened animal.
  B．A chemical bond.
  C．An isolated individual.
  D．A close community.
  （3）What do we know about Leo，Baloo and Shere Khan？

  
  A．Baloo usually bit and clawed at his brothers.
  B．They lived together for the sake of coexistence.
  C．They took delight in being wonderful companions.
  D．Shere Khan was the most playful and energetic one.
  （4）What is the text？

  
  A．A diary entry.
  B．A children's fiction.
  C．A feature story.
  D．A science documentary.
  組卷：2引用：1難度：0.5

  解析

• 3．Parents' deciding to stay at home with their teens is not necessarily new.Many caregivers have realized the importance of devoting extra time to their teens.Mary Dixon Lebeau took an early retirement from her job five years ago.She wanted to spend more time with her then 14-year-old daughter，Libby."My daughter suffers from anxiety，and I believe having a parent 100%present can help her deal with daily problems.She actually thrived during those years and was ready when she moved six hours away for college last year，"Lebeau said.
     Anxiety is one of the leading mental health issues teens are facing.The pandemic worsened this issue，making many parents worried about their teens' mental health.Bevan R.jye.ai one of them.When COVID-19 hit，Bevan R.started working remotely.She continued doing it for her child."After becoming fully remote during the pandemic，and my teen's struggle with several issues including depression and anxiety became serious，I have chosen to remain pretty much full-time working from home，Bevan R.jye.ai..She wanted to be available for her 16-year-old daughter，Izzy.
     In addition to mental health needs，parents may choose to stay home to have more quality time with their children.Being home means less commuting，which may factor into the decision.That can lead to a more flexible schedule and a simpler way of life.While at home，parents can also help ensure their child is getting the educational support that they need.
     The decision to work remotely may not be just to stay home with a child.It can also be a byproduct of the changing employment landscape，including job losses.Approximately 60%of people who say their jobs-can be done from home are taking advantage of remote work stuanons.Sixty-four percent of those workers say being at home has made it easier to have positive work-life balance.
  
  （1）What drove Mary Dixon Lebeau to retire early？

  
  A．Her child's request to be tended.
  B．Her desire to accompany her child.
  C．The long distance from her workplace.
  D．The heavy workload of her previous job.
  （2）How does the author illustrate his idea in Paragraph 2？

  
  A．By comparing different cases.
  B．By analyzing various reasons.
  C．By presenting a typical example.
  D．By listing possible consequences.
  （3）Which of the following is not an advantage of staying at home for parents？

  
  A．A balanced lifestyle.
  B．A more manageable schedule.
  C．Increased employment chances.
  D．Better relationships with children.
  （4）What's the best title for the text？

  
  A．Why Are Parents of Teens Staying Home？
  B．What Do Teens Really Need from Parents？
  C．How Could Parents Relieve Teens' Anxiety？
  D．What Is the Most Desirable Education for Teens？
  組卷：2引用：1難度：0.5

  解析

第四部分 寫作（共兩節(jié)，滿分15分）第一節(jié) （滿分15分）

• 8．假如你是李華，你校將舉辦以"人工智能"為主題的科技創(chuàng)新大賽（the Science and Technology Innovation Contest）。請你就本次活動為英語校報寫一則宣傳稿，內(nèi)容包括：
  （1）比賽目的、時間和內(nèi)容；
  （2）報名方式；
  （3）號召大家積極參與。
  注意：
  （1）詞數(shù)80左右；
  （2）可以適當(dāng)增加細節(jié)，以使行文連貫。
  組卷：2引用：1難度：0.5

  解析

第二節(jié) （滿分25分）閱讀下面材料，根據(jù)其內(nèi)容和所給段落開頭語續(xù)寫兩段。使之構(gòu)成一篇完整的短文。

• 9．As far back as I can remember，the large pickle（泡菜）jar sat on the floor beside the dresser in my parents' bedroom.When he got ready for bed，Dad would empty his pocket and toss his coins into the jar.As ar small boy I was always fascinated at the sounds the coins made as they were dropped into the jar.They landed with a merry jingle to a dull thud（沉悶聲）as the jar was filled.I used to kneel down on the floor in front of the jar and admire the copper and silver circles that shone like a pirate's treasure when the sun poured through the bedroom window.
      When the jar was filled，Dad would take it to the bank.Stacked neatly in a small cardboard box，the coins were placed between Dad and me on the seat of his old truck.Each and every time，Dad would look at me hopefully."Those coins are going to keep you put of the textile mill，son.You are going to do better than me."Also，each and every time，as he slid the box of rolled coins across the counter at the bank towards the cashier，he would grin proudly."These are for my son's college fund.He'll never work at the mill all his life like me."
      We would always celebrate each depositby stopping for an ice-cream cone.I always got chocolate.Dad always got vanilla.When the clerk at the ice-cream parlor handed Dad his change，he would show me the few coins nestled in his palm."When we get home，we'll start filling the jar again."
      He always let me drop the first coins into the empty jar.As they rattled around with a brief，happy jingle，we grinned at each other."You'll get to college on pennies，nickels，dimes and quarters，"he said."But you'll get there.I'll see to that."
      Years later，I finished college，landed a job in a big city，met my wonderful wife Susan and had our daughter Jessica.
  注意：
  （1）續(xù)寫詞數(shù)應(yīng)為150左右；
  （2）請按如下格式在答題卡的相應(yīng)位置作答。
  Once，when we visited my parents，I led Susan into the bedroom._______
  Looking at the jar with the shining coins，Susan's eyes were misted with tears._____________
  組卷：4引用：1難度：0.3

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