20232024 学年度高二第二学期期中三校联考英语试卷（本试卷共四大部分，满分150分，考试时间120分钟）第一部分 听力（共两节，满分20分）第一节 听力理解（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）共两小段，每段播放两遍。请根据各段播放内容及其相关小题，在5秒钟内从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。听第1段对话，回答第12题。1. Where are the speakers?A. At a book club. B. At the library. C. In the classroom.2. Which book will Lucy take?A. Happier. B. Thinking, Fast and Slow. C. A Song of Ice and Fire.听第2段对话，回答第35题。3. How does the woman feel about the final examinations?A. Concerned. B. Thrilled. C. Confused.4. Which subject does the woman have difficulty in?A. French. B. Math. C. Biology.5. Whats the mans suggestion?A. Doing special exercises. B. Focusing on textbooks. C. Learning other subjects.第二节 听取信息 (共5小题； 每小题2分，满分10分)听下面一段材料。请从所听到的内容中获取必要的信息，填入答题卡标号为610的空格中。听录音前，你将有10秒钟的阅题时间，录音读两遍。NewspapersFunctionProvide people with the 6 newsHistoryIn the old days, the news took months to spread to another country and was not always true.Used by businessmen in the 7 centuryPublished by many European and American cities in the early 19th centuryBenefitsInform us of whats going on in our communities, our country and the world. 8 news from all over the world.Make it convenient for people to find a job, rent a house, or look for a person who is lost.ConclusionAlthough the 9 of social media has made reading newspapers less popular, they are still a (n) 10 part of our life.第二部分 阅读理解 (共两节；满分37.5分)第一节(共10小题； 每小题2.5分，满分25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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AThis summer, may we suggest switching your phone to airplane mode and getting lost in a book? It would be a good idea to curl up in your favorite chair with a book on the beach. Here are four brand new beach reads brimming with sunshine, sand, romance and secret. Out of the Clear Blue Sky by Kristan HigginsKristan Higgins shares a real-life tale of an empty-nester who undergoes significant life changes. As a nurse, she has always prioritized the needs of others. However, when her son leaves for college at the same time as her husband leaves her, life presents the perfect opportunity for her to rediscover herself. The Sea is Salt and so Am I by Cassandra Hartt Cassandra Hartts first young adult novel is a moving story set on the coast of Maine. The fictional town is slowly being swallowed by the ocean, and the book explores the challenges faced by adolescents while growing up. Told from various perspectives, this touching tale is a must-read for anyone seeking a beautifully written story. Dog Friendly by Victoria Schade Attention all animal lovers! Victoria Schade, a renowned dog trainer and author, has just released her latest novel. It tells the story of Morgan Pearce, a hardworking veterinarian who takes a break on Nantucket Island to recharge and care for a clients dog. Little does she know, a surprising romance awaits her. The Forest of Vanishing Stars by Kristin Harmel This thrilling novel, now in paperback, tells the story of a woman who is kidnapped and left alone to survive in the wilderness of Eastern Europe during World War IL. Unexpectedly, she becomes the guide for a group of Jewish refugees who fled Nazi Germany and must learn to survive in the forest. A must-read page-turner.1. Who is the passage intended for?A. People going on holiday.B. People working on the beach.C. People taking a plane.D. People longing to live by the sea.2. Which one will you choose if you favour stories about teenage life?A Out of the Clear Blue SkyB. The Sea is Salt and so Am IC. Dog FriendlyD. The Forest of Vanishing Stars3. What do these books have in common?A. They are all fictional.B. They are heartwarming tales.C. They are tales set in coastal areas.D. They have dramatic plots with twists and turns.BI was typing papers for new school students when Mama called. We talked about some senseless things for a while before she finally told me about it. “Well, Donner, theres this class up at the high school this summer.” She said. “They say they can teach me to read and write. Im trying to decide whether.”“Of course, you should do it! That would be so wonderful. Id be so proud of you.” I answered. She was 63 and had survived two alcoholic husbands and was an expert at buying and selling garage sale junk to keep food on her own table and buy Christmas presents for me and my brothers kids. She used food stamps to buy food and other goods. Mama laughed, seemingly with relief. “Well, you know, Id about gotten used to being the silliest old lady in town,” she said.It turned out that her neighbor had found the class for her. The young woman had been doing Mamas “business” for a while in my absence, helping to relieve my guilt over leaving Mississippi. The friend was a little crazy, but Mama liked her. She was real and, by then, I hated pretension as much as Mama did. When I was little, she would tell me: “Remember, Donner Kay, nobodys better than a