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1、第二模拟(时间：120分钟 满分：120分)选择题部分第一部分阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项A、B、C和D中，选出最佳选项。A（2021广西梧州市高三月考） Corals are often described as undersea forests, but they are declining far more quickly than the Amazon. The coral reefs( 珊 瑚 礁 )are likely to be among the first ecosystems to be wip
2、ed out by climate change.A temperature rise of just 1 to 2 can lead to the death of the algae( 海 藻 ) upon which corals depend, draining them of color and making the structure more fragile. These bleaching( 褪 色 的 ) events can be temporary if waters cool, but the more frequent they are and the longer
3、they last, the greater the risk of damage is.But thats exactly what is happening. Bleaching was first observed in 1983. It was seen on a global level in 1998, then 2010, and then from 2015 to 2017. Most available scientific evidence tells us that unless we do something to limit warming to 1.5, we wi
4、ll lose 99% of the worlds coral reefs in coming decades.But there are other threats beyond warming. Off the Philippine island of Palawan, its old reefs have been badly damaged by dirty water from the tourist holiday center, pollution from boats and overfishing. The area ought to be a shelter because
5、 its one of the ocean regions most tolerant of climate change. “Even here, we are losing our corals,” said David Obura, chair of the Global Specialist Group in the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. “We need to reduce stress from overfishing, coastal development, pollution and touri
6、sm.”“I am a generation of scientists watching them disappear. It is very depressing.” Obura said. “Above 1.5, in about 50 years, they will be a treasure of historic movies and pictures, but very little to see in real life. Children born today may be the last generation to see coral reefs in all thei
7、r glory.”1The rising temperature affects corals by .Adarkening their colorBharming their structureCcutting their food sourcesDnarrowing down their living area2What happened after 2015 according to the text?ACoral bleaching first became a global issue.BThe ocean temperature went up steadily.CWe lost
8、99% of the worlds coral reefs.DWorldwide coral bleaching lasted longer.3What factor that threatens corals is stressed in Paragraph 4?AIllegal fishingBClimate changeCOcean pollutionDGlobal warming4What can be a suitable title for the text?AExperts worry about global warming.BPhilippine coral reefs ar
9、e under threat.CRecord undersea forests before it is too late.DThe next generation may never see coral reefs. B（2021四川成都市成都七中高三期末） I am proud to be a member of two cultures. Even though I am only ten years old, I have lived in two countries and in two cultures. I have lived in both Mexico and the Un
10、ited States.I was born in the state of Michoacn. I was born in a small town called Quinceo. Life there was simple and peaceful. There was a small market where we would go on Sundays. There was a corral where we would go and watch rodeos. After school, my friends and I would go for a swim in a creek.
11、 My mom did not work; she stayed at home taking care of our family. Life in Quinceo was nice, but money was sometimes not enough to support us.In 1996, the day came when my dad decided to bring us to the United States. Leaving my town was hard, but it was important that my family stay together. When
12、 I left Mexico, I had a lot of special friends and nice teachers.When I first came to the United States, I started at a new school in Chicago. I found care and company at the school, among Hispanic people, my friends, and my teacher. She helped me all the time.My education now is different from the
13、one in Mexico. Here, I am studying in two languages. I feel very happy because I am able to communicate in two languages. In my case, speaking Spanish is an indication of my Mexican heritage. Speaking English is a symbol of my triumph and the struggles that I have as an immigrant in this country. No
14、w that I have been here three years, I am proud to offer my help and support to people who need it.I urge those who come from Mexico and other countries to learn English and to continue speaking their native language, too. It will help them reach out to others.5What does the writer think of Mexico?A
15、She doesnt like it because its poor.BShe was too young to remember it.CShe loves the country and is proud of it.DShe wants to get rid of it so she left.6Why did the family move to the US?ABecause they were in need of more money.BBecause the mother found no peace in Quinceo.CBecause they wanted to experience a new culture.DBecause the author could have new friends.7Which of the following statements about the author is WRONG?AShe wants to be a teacher and support people.BShe enjoyed company of friends at the new school.CShe enjoyed life in Mexico and also in the USADHer new school teaches in
