2022-2023学年云南省德宏州高三（下）质检英语试卷-普通用卷.docxVIP

第 =page 1 1页，共 =sectionpages 1 1页 2022-2023学年云南省德宏州高三（下）质检英语试卷 一、阅读理解（本大题共15小题，共37.5分） A I often find myself drawn to books that explore rural settings.Here are a few books that Ive read and loved. Rush Oh！ by Shirley Barrett Rush Oh！is one of the most touching books Ive read.It follows the Davidsons，a whaling family from Wales.After the death of her mother，Mary Davidson has many worries：her five siblings（兄弟姐妹）and caring for her father.The author Barretts exploration of this world and her characters are bittersweet and humorous. Questions of Travel by Michelle de Kretser Questions of Travel，is a portrait of Ravi，a Sri Lankan refugee（难民）who flees to Australia after his wife and sons death，and Laura，a young woman who moves to London and back again.The writing is beautiful and touching.Never before have I read Sydney brought so vividly to life. The Life and Loves of Lena Gaunt by Tracy Farr Lena Gaunt，in her 80s，looks back on her long and fascinating life.She has eventually traveled widely as a player of an instrument.Lena Gaunt reveals the parts of her life that gave he joy-her music，her daughter，Grace，and her lover-as well as those touched by the sadness of loss. Too Easy by J.M.Green  Too Easy is an irresistible novel starring Stella Hardy，a social worker in Melbourne.When one of Stellas clients is murdered and a neighbor goes missing，Stella begins to investigate.The plot sets a cracking pace through police investigations and journeys to Western Australia. 1. Which of the following is set in Sydney？ ______ A. Rush Oh！ B. The Life and Loves of Lena GauntC. Too Easy D. Questions of Travel 2. What is the book The Life and Loves of Lena Gaunt mainly about？ ______ A. Bittersweet teenage experiences.B. Attractive musical instruments.C. Heart-shaking investigations.D. Happiness and sorrow in life. 3. What is the main purpose of this text？ ______ A. To recommend excellent writers. B. To analyze book qualities.C. To introduce good works. D. To express