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 ofBalzac and Nobel Prize winner Patrick Modiano, as well as classics by William Gass and many others.“NYRB has made a specialty of rescui
2、ng and reviving all kinds of ignored or forgotten works in English or in translation, fiction and nonfiction by writers famous and unknown.” Said The New York Times.A membership in the NYRB Classics Book Club ensures a monthly literary surprise. Each month, editors select one new book and we send it
3、 to 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 call1-800-354-00
4、50 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 Yko Tsushima Gold by Rumi Peter the Greats African by Alexander Pushkin Guston in Time b
5、y Ross Feld The Uncollected Essays of Elizabeth Hardwick The Flanders Road by Claude Simon The Enormous Room by E.E. Cummings1What is NYRB Classics Book Club special for?ABringing those unpopular books to life.BGetting those forgotten books rewritten.COffering a surprise to members each year.DProvid
6、ing a free shipping outside of the US.2How much should a Chinese pay if he gets a gift membership?A$270.B$225.C$180.D$135.3In which column of a newspaper can we probably read the passage?ALifestyle.BBusiness.COpinion.DAdvertisement.二、未知When we decided to sell our flat, having been cheated by the pre
7、vious owner, we thought it was really important to be completely honest with any potential buyers about having knotweed(蓼科杂草) in the garden. 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,
8、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 the 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
9、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 certainly 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
10、(贷款); they couldnt sell; the plant was creeping through concrete etc.Then we treated the offshoots with glyphosate(草甘膦) and as far as we knew 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
11、the connecting garden, and couldnt find anything at all. We signed a ten-year insurance-backed guarantee with the company that could be transferred 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
12、wed already done much for the treatment. Knotweed doesnt need to be a deal-breaker, as long as youre upfront about it.4Why did the writer probably decide to sell the flat?ATo remind others to be honest.BTo escape the trouble of knotweed.CTo avoid the crowded living space.DTo relieve the anger of bei
13、ng cheated.5What can we know about knotweed from the text?AIt is planted for home decoration.BIt is a wild plant seen only in spring.CIt would cause much trouble to peoples life.DIt aroused writers attention at very beginning.6How did the writer succeed in selling the flat at a reasonable price?ABy
14、showing tricks to the buyer.BBy taking effort to treat the knotweed.CBy finding a well-known property agent.DBy decorating the flat with a fantastic garden.7Which of the following best describes the writer?ADependable and responsible.BPatient and modest.CHelpless and embarrassed.DCareless and greedy
15、.三、阅读理解Going against the tide of flocking(蜂拥) to well-known yet generally jam-packed tourist destinations 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 t
16、rend among young holidaymakers in China.Besides crowds, some vacationers chose less-traveled places 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,” said Dai Bin, pres
17、ident of the China Tourism Academy. He said popular tourist spots are always packed and often raise 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
18、 days, which is a good way to vacation.In addition, lesser-known attractions are not as“commercial” 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
19、 with little online exposure can offer more surprises. COVID- 19 is another key factor fueling Reverse 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
20、 a sudden outbreak.“The rise of Reverse Tourism is not a bad thing,” said an opinion piece in Zhengzhou 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 destination
21、s to improve themselves instead of resting on their achievements, it noted.8What is the feature of Reverse Tourism according to the passage?APopular destinations often raise their prices during holidays.BLess-traveled places offer relaxed holiday experiences.CPopular destinations are not welcomed by
22、 people nowadays.DLess-traveled places are increasingly valued among young people.9What does the underlined expression “follow the herd” mean in paragraph 2?ADo just what most people do.BBe particular about vacations.CBehave like the best visitors.DSeek unique travel experience.10Why do people choos
23、e lesser-known attractions based on social media posts?ATo create surprises on their own.BTo explore the original beauty.CTo promote the local tourism.DTo escape the uncertainty in life.11What is the text mainly about?AThe promising future of Chinese tourism.BThe challenges popular tourist spots are
24、 facing.CThe way to explore the lesser-known attractions.DThe reason 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 hum
25、an illness. But rats have more to share.When the first Europeans came to 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 mat
26、erials the early settlers used, which helps historians find out what they 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
27、species the brown rat can help tell a large story about how people spread around the globe, Puckett finds. Brown rats were originally from Eastern China and Mongolia. From there, Pucketts DNA samples have shown that the brown rat spread south and east, to India and almost everywhere else. The DNA in
28、 its bones could help determine where the rats came from and which cities 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
29、 that most of the time, the ancient cities tend to be underneath modern 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 a
30、ppreciation. “It was fascinating to think that these little creatures are stealing things, and safeguarding them for us to find later,” Maureen Elgersman Lee, a historian, says.12What do historians probably learn from the nest of rats?AThe appearance of their nests.BThe family members occupations.CT
31、he living conditions of early settlers.DThe process of their food transportation.13Why can the brown rat help tell a large story?ABecause it originated from Eastern China.BBecause its DNA reflected its spreading experience.CBecause it enjoyed travelling around the globe.DBecause its bones were full
32、of information of cities.14What do David Ortons words mean?AHumans offered food and shelter for rats.BHistorians could study the ancient city by digging.CThe ancient cities were mostly located above modern ones.DRats could offer a clue to learn the size of ancient cities.15What is a suitable title f
33、or the text?ARats Differ from RegionsBRats Change Peoples AttitudeCRats Reveal the History of UsDRats 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 s
34、omething called an echo chamber(回声室效应).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 e
35、xpressed interest in, which prevent 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 incomple
36、te evidence? _18_ If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may have found an echo chamber.Theres 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 u
37、nderstand what people are saying outside 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 narratives.AEcho chambers can also be tri
38、cky to recognize.BIt is created by keeping track of what you click on.CWhat comes first is to step out of your comfort zone.DAre facts ignored whenever they go against that viewpoint?EMake sure that each thing you accept as truth is truly fact.FThe first step is to expand your media consumption sour
39、ces.GDo you pay attention to 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 with learning
40、 in a_ environment. For James, the opposite. _ with learning and behavior Disabilities made him in_ education. “The special education system at the time was a lot more_ on behavioral than educating,” he said.Reading_ carried over into James adulthood and it significantly _ his employment opportuniti
41、es and affected his self-esteem (自信). However, 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
42、, he would often combine his interests with his heartfelt honesty and personality. _ will often send James more books to read in hopes for his book reviews.But perhaps the biggest _ has been the way reading has _ James relationship with his son. In an interview, he shared that theyve not only_ over
43、books but reading has proven to be a great _ for mental health, which has helped James become a better parent. James new goal is to read 100 new titles by 2024 _ for any bookworm in this day and age.21AtitleBgoalCnameDcampaign22AsafeBdangerousCquietDnoisy23APutting upBGoing upCClearing upDGrowing up
44、24AlogicalBmentalCspecialDcommon25AdependedBturnedCbroughtDfocused26AstrugglesBproposalsCconflictsDregrets27AdevelopedBincreasedCreducedDdamaged28AleaveBoccupyCexpandDforgive29AcommentingBpostingCwritingDconnecting30AFansBLibrariansCSpeakersDBooksellers31AweaknessBoutcomeCthreatDimpact32AruinedBshap
45、edCendedDsaved33AcollapsedBbondedCquarreledDargued34AresourceBbarrierCpreferenceDloan35AunrealisticBgreedyCambitiousDinfluential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 condiment ( 调味品) continues to appeal. Any mention of Zigong, Sichuan province, reminds people
46、_36_ its salt production and, until recently, this was_37_ important source of revenue (财政收入).The city, about 200 kilometers from Chengdu has a history of mining salt_38_ (stretch) back 2,000 years. The salt was sold all over Sichuan and other provinces, and was consumed by one-tenth of Chinas popul
47、ation. 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 earlier.But, during Spring Festival, _42_ ends with the Lante
