2023届重庆市九龙坡区高三学业质量调研抽测(第二次)英语试题.docx

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1、2023届重庆市九龙坡区高三学业质量调研抽测（第二次）英语试题学校:姓名:班级:考号：一、阅读理解AGIFTMEMBERSHIPINTHENYRBCLASSICSBOOKCLUBMembers of the NYRB Classics Book Club have received new translations of Balzac and Nobel Prize winner Patrick Modiano, as well as classics by William Gass and many others/NYRB has made a specialty of rescuing a

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3、members as soon as it is available.Our special holiday membership, including free shipping in the US, is $135, a savings of $60 off the regular book club price. Gift memberships start with the January 2023 selection.To order a membership for yourself or a gift membership, please call 1-800-354-0050

4、or visit . The holiday offer price outside of the US is $225, a savings of $45 off the regular book club price.OURRECENTBOOKCLUBSELECTIONSThe Silentiary by Antonio di Benedetto Woman Running in the Mountains by Yiiko Tsushima Gold by Rumi Peter the Great s African by A lexander Pushkin Guston in Tim

5、e by Ross Feld The Uncollected Essays of Elizabeth Hardwick The Flanders Road by Claude Simon The Enormous Room by E.E. Cummings1. What is NYRB Classics Book Club special for?A. Bringing those unpopular books to life.B. Getting those forgotten books rewritten.C. Offering a surprise to members each y

6、ear.D. Providing a free shipping outside of the US.2. How much should a Chinese pay if he gets a gift membership?A. $270.B. $225.C. $180.D. $135.3. In which column of a newspaper can we probably read the passage?He uses his finger to dig the soil of that inch of field which used to contain his hope.

7、He is so excited that he bursts into tears.A. Lifestyle.B. Business.C. Opinion.D. Advertisement.二、未知When we decided to sell our flat, having been cheated by the previous owner, we thought it was really important to be completely honest with any potential buyers abouthaving knotweed（蓼科杂草）in the garde

8、n. It had been such an unpleasant and stressful experience for us and we didnt want to have anyone else suffer any longer.We bought our two-bedroom flat in 2014, when it was just the two of us. But after having three kids it became too small, so we sold it last year. The flat has a small garden at t

9、he back, but we didnt know the presence of knotweed until well after we moved in and had a note from our neighbor behind our flat saying that they thought we had knotweed. Then we had a look and found some very small offshoots for this was just around springtime. At that point my husband and I certa

10、inly didnt realize quite how problematic it could be. But then we started reading all the horror stories and became really concerned - people couldnt get a mortgage（贷款）；they couldnt sell; the plant was creeping through concrete etc.Then we treated the offshoots with glyphosate（草田R）and as far as we k

11、new it was completely gone. Before we put the property on the market we had the house checked by some specialists, who thoroughly inspected everything, including the connecting garden, and couldnt find anything at all. We signed a ten-year insurance-backed guarantee with the company that could be tr

12、ansferred to the new owners, then started marketing the property through an agent.In fact we found a buyer pretty quickly and they didnt beat us down on price as wed already done much fbr the treatment. Knotweed doesnt need to be a deal-breaker, as long as youre upfront about it.4. Why did the write

13、r probably decide to sell the flat?A. To remind others to be honest.B. To escape the trouble of knotweed.C. To avoid the crowded living space.D. To relieve the anger of being cheated.5. What can we know about knotweed from the text?A. It is planted for home decoration.B. It is a wild plant seen only

14、 in spring.C. It would cause much trouble to peoples life.D. It aroused writers attention at very beginning.6. How did the writer succeed in selling the flat at a reasonable price?A. By showing tricks to the buyer.B. By taking effort to treat the knotweed.C. By finding a well-known property agent.D.

15、 By decorating the flat with a fantastic garden.7. Which of the following best describes the writer?A. Dependable and responsible.B. Patient and modest.C. Helpless and embarrassed.D. Careless and greedy.三、阅读理解Going against the tide of flocking（蜂拥）to well-known yet generally jam-packed tourist destin

16、ations on vacation, a growing number of holiday makers in China tend to spend their leisure time at lesser known resorts to seek unique, relaxed holiday experiences. Reverse Tourism has emerged as a new trend among young holiday makers in China.Besides crowds, some vacationers chose less-traveled pl

17、aces to save on the cost of trips to popular destinations, which often require pricey tickets, meals and hotel stays. Tourism used to be about sightseeing. Now it is about experiences/9 said Dai Bin, president of the China Tourism Academy. He said popular tourist spots are always packed and often ra

18、ise their prices during holidays. As people become more mature travelers, they are increasingly unwilling to follow the herd. Some of them are simply looking to take a rest somewhere quiet for a couple of days, which is a good way to vacation.In addition, lesser-known attractions are not as commerci

19、al and standardized as developed ones and are able to offer more genuine experiences and natural encounters, according to social media posts. And unlike popular destinations, some under-explored places with little online exposure can offer more surprises. COVID- 19 is another key factor fueling Reve

20、rse Tourism. As precautionary measures continue, traveling has an unpredictable quality. A traveler has no way of knowing what lies ahead before departure, be it a perfect holiday or one interrupted by a sudden outbreak.“The rise of Reverse Tourism is not a bad thing, said an opinion piece in Zhengz

21、hou Daily. It means that vacationers now have more options, which brings more possibilities to the tourism market, the article explains. More importantly, the trend is set to force popular destinations to improve themselves instead of resting on their achievements, it noted.8. What is the feature of

22、 Reverse Tourism according to the passage?A. Popular destinations often raise their prices during holidays.B. Less-traveled places offer relaxed holiday experiences.C. Popular destinations are not welcomed by people nowadays.D. Less-traveled places are increasingly valued among young people.9. What

23、does the underlined expression follow theherd mean in paragraph 2?A.Do just what most people do.B.Be particular about vacations.C.Behave like the best visitors.D.Seek unique travel experience.10. Why do people choose lesser-known attractions based on social media posts?A ,To create surprises on thei

24、r own.B.To explore the original beauty.C.To promote the local tourism.D.To escape the uncertainty in life.11. What is the text mainly about?A , The promising future of Chinese tourism.B. The challenges popular tourist spots are facing.C. The way to explore the lesser-known attractions.D. The reason

25、why people prefer Reverse Tourism.Lots of people dislike rats. They slide around insewers（下水道）They get in the garbage. They can spread disease. It can be difficult to see their value other than as an animal model for studying human illness. But rats have more to share.When the first Europeans came t

26、o Virginia, black rats took a ride in their ships. They went on to live with the Europeans and often built nests in the walls of peoples homes. Those nests are full of information about early settlers. They show what specific materials the early settlers used, which helps historians find out what th

27、ey could make and produce for themselves -and what they had to import from across the ocean.In rats, DNA really tells a story about the people,“ says Emily Puckett, who studies how a species DNA differs across its range. Another species the brown rat can help tell a large story about how people spre

28、ad around the globe, Puckett finds. Brown rats were originally from Eastern China and Mongolia. From there, Pucketfs DNA samples have shown that the brown rat spread south and east, to India and almost everywhere else. The DNA in its bones could help determine where the rats came from - and which ci

29、ties might have been linked.At the University of York in England, David Orton studies animals that lived with ancient humans. Usually, when historians find remains of an ancient city, they want to dig and find more. The trouble is that most of the time, the ancient cities tend to be underneath modem

30、 cities,“ Orton says. And you cant just go and dig the whole thing up. But you can follow the rats. Rats are very dependent on humans for their food supplies and for their shelter,he explains.These rats have given us a new appreciation. It was fascinating to think that these little creatures are ste

31、aling things, and . safeguarding them fbr us to find later/9 Maureen Elgersman Lee, a historian, says.12. What do historians probably learn from the nest of rats?A. The appearance of their nests.B , The family members occupations.C. The living conditions of early settlers.D. The process of their foo

32、d transportation.13. Why can the brown rat help tell a large story?A. Because it originated from Eastern China.B. Because its DNA reflected its spreading experience.C. Because it enjoyed travelling around the globe.D. Because its bones were full of information of cities.14. What do David Ortons word

33、s mean?A. Humans offered food and shelter for rats.B. Historians could study the ancient city by digging.C. The ancient cities were mostly located above modem ones.D. Rats could offer a clue to learn the size of ancient cities.15. . What is a suitable title for the text?A. Rats Differ from RegionsB.

34、 Rats Change Peoples AttitudeC. Rats Reveal the History of UsD. Rats Depend on Humans for Living四、七选五Information can come from many different sources and perspectives. But when youre only hearing the same perspectives and opinions over and over again, you may be in something called an echo chamber（U

35、 声室效应）.Echo chambers can happen anywhere information is exchanged, whether its online or in real life. The Internet has a unique type of echo chamber called a filter bubble（过滤泡沫）.16 Websites will then primarily show you content thats similar to what youve already expressed interest in, which prevent

36、 you from finding new ideas online.17 If youre ever wondering if a social group or website may be an echo chamber, stop and think about a few questions. Do they tend to only give one perspective on an issue? Is that viewpoint mainly supported by rumor or incomplete evidence? 18 If you answered yes t

37、o any of these questions, you may have found an echo chamber.There ?s no perfect way to avoid echo chambers, but here are a few tips that can help you stay on the right track. 19 Adding in a few media sources with different opinions will allow you to at least understand what people are saying outsid

38、e of your echo chamber. Next, the most important aspect is reading each thing you see with a critical eye. 20 Lastly, attempt to search out reliable new sources that are known for trying their best to filter out false naiTatives.A. Echo chambers can also be tricky to recognize.B. It is created by ke

39、eping track of what you click on.C. What comes first is to step out of your comfort zone.D. Are facts ignored whenever they go against that viewpoint?E. Make sure that each thing you accept as truth is truly fact.F. The first step is to expand your media consumption sources.G. Do you pay attention t

40、o the reliable information around you?五、未知With over 125,000 followers, 34-year-old Oliver James is a star in the Book Tok community. And it all started with a simple: Learn to read.For most of the kids, school is a place where they can develop a relationship withlearning in a environment. For James,

41、 the opposite.with learning andbehavior Disabilities made him in education. The special education system at thetime was a lot more on behavioral than educating J he said.Reading carried over into James adulthood and it significantly hisemployment opportunities and affected his self-esteem （自信）.Howev

42、er, when he and his wife decided to their family of three, James became determined to change things.Starting his journey with a book of inspirational quotes gifted by his wife, James began reading bits out loud and to TikTok. Being a motivational speaker, he would oftencombine his interests with his

43、 heartfelt honesty and personality.will often send James more books to read in hopes for his book reviews.But perhaps the biggesthas been the way reading hasJames9relationship with his son. In an interview, he shared that theyve not onlyoverbooks but reading has proven to be a greatfor mental health

44、, which has helpedJames become a better parent. James newgoal is to read 100 new titles by 2024 for any bookworm in this day and age.21. A. titleB. goalC , nameD. campaign22. A. safeB. dangerousC. quietD. noisy23. A. Putting upB. Going upC. Clearing upD. Growing up24. A. logicalB. mentalC. specialD

45、, common25. A. dependedB. turnedC. broughtD. focused26. A. strugglesB. proposalsC. conflictsD. regrets27. A. developedB. increasedC, reducedD. damaged28. A. leaveB. occupyC. expandD. forgive29. A. commentingB. postingC , writingD. connecting30. A. FansB. LibrariansC. SpeakersD. Booksellers31. A. wea

46、knessB. outcomeC. threatD. impact32. A. ruinedB. shapedC. endedD, saved33. A. collapsedB. bondedC. quarreledD. argued34. A. resourceB. barrierC , preferenceD. loan35. A. unrealisticB. greedyC. ambitiousD. influential阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Mining has seen ups and downs but traditional condime

47、nt ( 调味品)continues to appeal. Any mention of Zigong, Sichuan province, reminds people 36 its salt production and, until recently, this was 37important source of revenue (贝才政收入).The city, about 200 kilometers from Chengdu has a history of mining salt 38 (stretch) back 2,000 years. The salt was sold a

48、ll over Sichuan and other provinces, and was consumed by one-tenth of Chinas population. The salt is from wells. One of them, the Shenhai well, was opened in 1835, and is still in 39 (operate). With a depth of 1,001.42 meters, it is among the worlds deepest of its kind and 40 (current) produces around 2,000 kilograms of salt per day. Visitors to the well can buy packs of iodine-free salt 41 (mine) just three days ear