2022年湖北省武汉市武昌区高考英语质检试卷（1月份）相互相成
一、阅读理解（本大题共15小题，共37.5分）
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Connecting authors with audiences and helping readers discover new books,independent bookstores contribute greatly to the literacy and culture of the United States.
垃圾清运协议The Haunted Book Shop in Mobile,Alabama
Located in the charming downtown area of Mobile,Alabama,it is a heaven for writers in another way as well.It has a Writer's Room where local authors can schedule time to write in a cool environment with easy access to reference books.It hyper-categorizes its fiction so that it's easy to find exactly what you're looking for.Beyond books,a friendly cat usually greets customers at the door.
Bart's Books in Ojai,California
It occupies bookshelves which expand onto the grounds surrounding the shop.The outdoor shelves were designed to appear like Parisian bookllers along the Seine.The naturalistic tting reprents the love of nature that draws many people to the Ojai Valley,and it is proud of being the world's biggest outdoor bookstore.It has a wide variety of books in its collection of over 130，000 new and ud books.
Little Shop of Stories in Decatur,Georgia
It is a beloved bookstore in historic Decatur Square in Decatur,Georgia.Specializing in finding the perfect books for children,people want every young reader who walks into the shop to e themlves reflected in the books on the shelves.Kids have even more opportunities to have fun,thanks to book-themed summer camps,a summer reading program.
拔罐后痒Page Palette in Fairhope,Alabama
It is a striking,memorable bookshop in Fairhope,a peaceful community in Alabama.It has
been an independent,family-owned bookshop for three generations and has been considered a local landmark for decades.They host events for both nationally known authors and local up-and-comers.Kids will delight in stuffed animals and toys in addition to children's books.
1.What makes The Haunted Book Shop different from other shops？ ______ 朝花夕拾书
A. Its reading program. B. Its writing workshop.
C. Its abundant collection. D. Its outdoor bookshelves.
2.Who is more likely to visit Bart's Books？ ______
A. A booklover fond of cats.
春阴B. An author expert in history.
C. A teenager tired of city and nois.
D. An amateur enthusiastic about writing.
3.What do Little Shop of Stories and Page Palette have in common？ ______
葫芦什么时候种A. They appeal to children. B. They become landmarks.
C. They have a long history. D. They hold summer camps.
B
In the 17th century,the Netherlands experienced a period of artistic prosperity known as the Dutch Golden Age.During this period,artists found inspiration in Northern Renaissance painting techniques,contributing to masterpieces like Girl with a Pearl Earring by Johannes Vermeer.Known as the "Mona Lisa of the North," this painting reprents the best of Dutch art and it has become one of art history's most beloved paintings.
Dutch artist Johannes Vermeer is famous for his paintings of contemporary Delft,a city in Holland where the artist was born,lived and died.Girl with a Pearl Earring is Vermeer's most well-known work of art.However,it did not attain international fame at its time of com
pletion.That came about at the end of the 20th century,when it was featured in a special exhibition in Washington,D.C.
Girl with a Pearl Earring does not show a specific person.Instead,it shows an unknown girl dresd in grand clothing who, "like a vision coming from the darkness, "art historian Arthur K.Wheelock explained in the Johannes Vermeer catalogue, "belongs to no specific time or place."
Vermeer is known for his ability to create shapes and forms using light rather than line.This characteristic approach to modeling is particularly evident in Girl with a Pearl Earring.First,he would "invent"，or create an initial drawing on the canvas.Then,he made a single colored underpainting.Next,he added color.And,finally,in order to make the piece extraordinarily bright,he would apply a thin layer of glaze to certain parts of the painting.
趣味小游戏In addition to its fascinating context and appealing beauty,the piece is celebrated for the mystery that surrounds it. "When you think about the Mona Lisa,she is also looking at us,but she isn't engaging -she's sitting back in the painting,lf-contained," Tracy Chevali
er,the author of the New York Times bestlling historical novel,Girl with a Pearl Earring,points out. "While Girl with a Pearl Earring is right there-there is nothing between her and us.She has this magical quality of being incredibly open and yet mysterious at the same time -and that is what makes her so appealing. "
4.What inspired the creation of Girl with a Pearl Earring？ ______
A. Previous artists' skills.
悠扬的反义词B. The appearance of the girl.
C. Vermeer's international fame.
D. Encouragement from other artists.
5.What do we know about Girl with a Pearl Earring？ ______
