2021-2022学年广东省揭阳市普宁一中高三（上）第二次月考英语试卷

第一部分 阅读（共两节，满分37.5分）第一节（共4小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

• 1．Lack of airflow in your home can cause indoor air pollution and worsen health issues.Before buying an expensive air cleaner，you'd better try out a few houseplants first — they're much cheaper and look a lot nicer.
     Snake Plant
     Perfect for your bedroom，this plant is unique in its ability to give off oxygen at night.Snake plants are also able to produce enough oxygen in an air-sealed room for people to breathe normally.It's one of the best plants for filtering（过滤） some harmful gases.Water it once a week，being sure to let the soil dry in-between waterings，and keep it by a window.
     Peace Lily
     If you're somebody that loves flowers in the house，this is a great option for you.A peace lily produces fragrant flowers all summer long，and effectively removes formaldehyde（甲醛） from the air.It grows best in shady areas and with the soil kept damp.Be careful though，as this plant can be poisonous if eaten by children or pets.
     Bamboo Palm
     This fast growing houseplant looks splendid and is safe for children and pets.It will add damp to the air in the dry winter months and remove indoor air pollutants.It grows well in indirect sunlight away from any cold drafts.Take care of it by keeping the soil wet and misting its leaves.
     Red Edged Dracaena
     This drought plant is good for beginners.It grows well in sunlight.Wipe the underside of the leaves regularly with a damp cloth to make sure it can properly filter your air.Place it in a semi-shaded area and mist the soil with room-temperature water.Careful，it's not pet-friendly.
  
  （1）How does a snake plant help you？

  
  A．It produces enough oxygen.
  B．It gives off a fragrant smell.
  C．It keeps the indoor air wet.
  D．It makes the bedroom prettier.
  （2）Which of the following can be kept in the sun？

  
  A．A snake plant.
  B．A peace lily.
  C．A bamboo palm.
  D．A red-edged dracaena.
  （3）What do the four plants have in common？

  
  A．They prefer dry conditions.
  B．They do good to kids and pets.
  C．They reduce indoor pollution.
  D．They're suitable for beginners.
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• 2．I work with Volunteers for Wildlife，a rescue and education organization at Bailey Arboretum in Locust Valley.Trying to help injured，displaced or sick creatures can be heartbreaking；survival is never certain.However，when it works，it is simply beautiful.
     I got a rescue call from a woman in Muttontown.She had found a young owl（猫头鹰）on the ground.When I arrived，I saw a 2-to 3-week-old owl.It had already been placed in a carrier for safety.
     I examined the chick（雏鸟） and it seemed fine.If I could locate the nest，I might have been able to put it back，but no luck.My next work was to construct a nest and anchor it in a tree.
     The homeowner was very helpful.A wire basket was found.I put some pine branches into the basket to make this nest safe and comfortable.I placed the chick in the nest，and it quickly calmed down.
     Now all that was needed were the parents，but they were absent.I gave the homeowner a recording of the hunger screams of owl chicks.These advertise the presence of chicks to adults；they might also encourage our chick to start calling as well.I gave the owner as much information as possible and headed home to see what news the night might bring.
     A nervous night to be sure，but sometimes the spirits of nature smile on us all!The homeowner called to say that the parents had responded to the recordings.I drove over and saw the chick in the nest looking healthy and active.And it was accompanied in the nest by the greatest sight of all — LUNCH!The parents had done their duty and would probably continue to do so.
  
  （1）What is unavoidable in the author's rescue work according to paragraph 1？

  
  A．Efforts made in vain.
  B．Getting injured in his work.
  C．Feeling uncertain about his future.
  D．Creatures forced out of their homes.
  （2）Why was the author called to Muttontown？

  
  A．To rescue a woman.
  B．To take care of a woman.
  C．To look at a baby owl.
  D．To cure a young owl.
  （3）What made the chick calm down？

  
  A．A new nest.
  B．Some food.
  C．A recording.
  D．Its parents.
  （4）How would the author feel about the outcome of the event？

  
  A．It's unexpected.
  B．It's beautiful.
  C．It's humorous.
  D．It's discouraging.
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• 3．Name-calling，teasing，pushing and fighting — whether you have experienced it or not，the chances are that these are the things that appear in your mind when you hear the word "bullying".Yet，many of us know little about the serious，lasting harms bullying could cause.
     If you've watched 13 Reasons Why，you'll understand the impacts that bullying can have.The second season of the popular US teenage drama was released on May 18.It tells the story of Hannah Baker，a high school student who takes her own life after she's picked on by fellow students，while others stand by and do nothing to help her.
     One of the important messages audiences could get from the show is to treat people with kindness and respect. "It teaches us that every single thing we say and do has an impact on others，" news platform Odyssey noted.
     Some may think 13 Reasons Why exaggerates（夸大） the seriousness of school bullying，but according to the US National Center for Educational Statistics，more than 20 percent of US students were bullied in 2016，and only 36% of this group reported it.
     NBA player Gerald Green opened up about being called "alien hands" during his teenage years due to his big hands. "Being bullied was embarrassing，" he said. "I still remember shying away from crowds and walking around with my hands in my pockets to evade the attention from my peers." To get away with the teasing，he found his motivation by playing basketball and making a career out of it.But not everyone is so lucky to discover a release.
     According to statistics released by the US government，if someone prevents a bully，there's a 57% chance that the bullying will stop within 10 seconds.So if you ever witness bullying，consider stepping up and supporting the victim.As US actor Brandon Flynn，who stars in 13 Reasons Why，said， "Just because you're not the one getting bullied，it doesn't mean it's not your problem."
  
  （1）What does the US National Center for Educational Statistics indicate？

  
  A．Bullying isn't a problem in many schools.
  B．School bullying can't cause too much pain.
  C．Only a few people are concerned about bullying.
  D．Many people who're bullied choose not to seek help.
  （2）What does the underlined word "evade" in Para.5 mean？

  
  A．Attract.
  B．Focus.
  C．Avoid.
  D．Keep.
  （3）What is the purpose of the last paragraph？

  
  A．To add some background information.
  B．To encourage eyewitnesses to take action.
  C．To introduce a new topic of the discussion.
  D．To give people advice about dealing with bullying.
  （4）What does the text tell us about 13 Reasons Why？

  
  A．It overstates school bullying.
  B．It was first shown on May 18.
  C．It is mainly about school bullying.
  D．It shows few people can report bullying.
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第三部分 写作（共两节，满分15分）第一节（满分15分）

• 8．假定你是李华，因故不能参加外教Mr.Green明天晚上开设的关于"中美文化差异"的讲座，请给他写一封信表示道歉，内容包括：
  （1）表达道歉；
  （2）解释原因；
  （3）询问是否愿意提供相关资料。
  注意：（1）词数80词左右；
  （2）可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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第二节（满分25分）

• 9．阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。
      One summer afternoon，when I was about eight years of age，I was looking at a beautiful rainbow that，bending from the sky，seemed to be losing itself in a thick wood about a quarter of a mile distant.
      "Do you know，Gracie，" said my brother，who was just recovering from a severe illness，weak and tired， "that if you should go to the end of the rainbow，you would find there precious treasures？"
      "Is it truly so？" I asked.
      "Truly so，" answered my brother，with a smile but a very serious face.
      Now，I was a simple-hearted child who believed everything that was told to me；so，without another word，I rushed out toward the wood.My brother called after me as loudly as he was able to，but I did not take any notice of him.
      I cared nothing for the wet grass，-on and on I ran.I was so sure that I knew just where that rainbow ended.But when I reached the cedars（雪松林），the end of the rainbow was not there!Abruptly I saw it shining down among the trees a little farther off；so on and on I struggled，through the thick bushes，till I came within the sound of a stream.I reached the bank of the stream，and I could see it a little way off on the other side.I crossed the stream on a fallen tree，and still ran on，though my muscles were aching and my knees shaking.
      Suddenly I met in my way a large porcupine（豪猪）.I ran away from him as fast as my tired feet would carry me.In my fright and hurry I forgot to keep my eye on the rainbow，and when，at last，I remembered and looked for it，it was nowhere in sight!
      When I saw that it was indeed gone，I burst into tears，for I had lost all my treasures，and had nothing but muddy feet and a wet and torn dress.So I set out for home.
  注意：
  1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
  2.应使用5个以上短文中标有下划线的关键词语；
  3.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；
  4.续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。
  Paragraph 1：
  But I soon found that my troubles had only begun.___________________
  Paragraph 2：
  At last I heard my own name called.___________________
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