山东省德州市2017-2018学年高二下学期期末考试英语试卷

A smart speaker is a type of wireless speaker and voice command device. Some smart speakers can also act as a smart device that utilizes Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and other wireless equipment.

1.Who is most likely to buy a Ding Dong?

A. A young man who likes sports.

B. A student who likes learning English.

C. An old man who likes listening to the radio.

D. A kid who likes playing games online.

2.Which smart speaker can help a kid learn at home?

A. Tmall Genie　　 B. Mi AI

C. Ding Dong　　 D. Amazon Echo

3.What is an advantage of Amazon Echo over other smart speakers?

A. Its voice interaction is in different languages.

B. It has an easier access to the Internet.

C. It can be controlled by voice.

D. It controls home automation devices.

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A British businessman with the lifelong dream of building a yacht (游艇) has almost achieved his goal. Mike Ludgrove is putting the finishing touches on the 60ft boat that he has spent the past 12 years crafting by hand. He has spent several thousands of hours on the classic sailing yacht that he has named “Helena”.

Ludgrove originally thought that he could complete his dream yacht in just three years. He soon realized, however, that both the timeline and budget were overly ambitious. To raise more funds, Ludgrove and his kind wife Elaine sold their London flat, their primary home in Exeter, Devon, and now live in a rented house. Five years ago, the couple sold their food business to raise additional money for the boat. Ludgrove also asked his son and some friends to work alongside him to make his dream a reality.

“Helena has been my dream for almost 40 years,” Ludgrove, who started working on the project in 2006, told the Daily Mail. “It has taken 12 years, and I have enjoyed most of it, although there have been some low points when I’ve wondered whether we were going to make it.

The boat is coated with fiberglass to protect the wood and has a captain’s room and two large cabins which can accommodate up to six people.

Ludgrove claims that his dream was inspired by a childhood experience when he participated in the London Sailing Project, a charitable foundation that gives young people the opportunity to experience a sailing adventure. “Helena” is due to launch, and Ludgrove hopes it will benefit young people who usually don’t have a chance to sail.

1.What does the underlined sentence in Para. 2 mean?

A. Building a yacht was impossible for Ludgrove.

B. It was wrong of Ludgrove to build a yacht by hand.

C. Ludgrove was trapped in a lack of time and money.

D. The problems of timeline and budget were easy to solve.

2.What are the attitudes of Ludgrove’s family and friends to his yacht-building plan?

A. Indifferent.　　 B. Doubtful.

C. Objective.　　 D. Supportive.

3.Why was Ludgrove determined to build a yacht?

A. It was his childhood dream.

B. It was part of his worldwide sailing plan.

C. He never sailed in the sea.

D. He wanted to memorize “Helena”.

4.What will Ludgrove do with “Helena” most probably?

A. Give it to the London Sailing Project for renting.

B. Inspire young people to have a chance to sail.

C. Set up a charitable foundation for “Helena”.

D. Sail around the world with his family and friends.

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Sydney’s Royal Botanic Gardens are to start a war on gray-headed flying foxes. These super bats have invaded one of Australia’s most famous public spaces. Officials have said the animals are destroying trees and have to move on.

These unwanted guests at Sydney’s Royal Botanic Gardens look like tiny foxes with wings. Officials have estimated there are about 11,000 of them living in the harbor-side park. After inspecting damage to dozens of trees they now believe there are twice as many as previously thought. Branches have been breaking under the weight of these furry invaders and their droppings have been poisoning plants.

Help may well be at hand, however, in the shape of the ordinary garbage bin. The gardens’ director Dr. Tim Entwistle hopes the unpleasant sounds of crashing bin lids will agitate the flying foxes and force them to move on. “The way to disturb them is to use noises, so we’ve used the loud noises made by rubbish bins in the past. You can also use speakers as long as you move the noise around, and what we’ll do is to have a series of noises, at the beginning and end of the day. What we’ve found in the past is that the flying foxes leave the gardens and go somewhere else,” said Tim.

The gray-headed flying fox is Australia’s largest bat. It flies around at night using its eyes and a powerful sense of smell to search for fruit and flowers. Officials at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Sydney have said they’re optimistic the unwelcome colony can be uprooted. If and when the bats do move to other parts of the city they will of course then become someone else’s problem.

1.Why do people want to get rid of the flying foxes?

A. Because the gardens are important public places.

B. Because they are polluting the city.

C. Because many garbage bins have been damaged by them.

D. Because they’re threatening the survival of trees and other plants.

2.What are people doing to get rid of the flying foxes?

A. Shooting them.　　 B. Making loud noises.

C. Shaking the trees hard.　　 D. Cutting some trees down.

3.Which of the following can replace the underlined “agitate” in Paragraph 3?

A. excite　　 B. kill

C. disturb　　 D. discourage

4.What does the writer imply from the last paragraph?

A. The bats will still stay in the gardens.

B. Some other areas will have to deal with the bats.

C. The grey-headed flying fox often eats trees.

D. The damage caused by the bats is serious.

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We give toys to kids who otherwise wouldn’t have them. Load bags with canned foods for the hungry. Make donations to those who need it. This time of year, it seems, we focus more on doing good and being good. Certainly, that’s not a bad thing.

Researchers at the University of California say that kindness, and related qualities like sympathy and compassion are actually a form of self preservation. Those who give more, get more. The most generous among us have greater influence and are more popular. Whereas, the unkind and unhelpful are more likely to be away from us. After all, it stands to reason, that if I’m paddling your lifeboat, you’ll keep me afloat a little longer.

So, is kindness motivated by our real concern for others or are we do-gooders because it makes us look good and shores up our position in the society? Probably both. Most of us really enjoy helping others. It makes us feel good, connected, happy and that makes for a more satisfying life. But, it doesn’t hurt that we also receive other rewards—status, cooperation, influence—that will help us survive and become successful.

Despite all the benefits, I tend most often toward kindness only when it’s convenient. That doesn’t mean I have bad manners. I say “my pleasure” and “thank — you”. I hold the door open for passengers. But, I could be kinder, more often. Sometimes I’m stopped from doing good by just how to do it. Sometimes, I’m just not thinking enough about others to recognize the need. Sometimes, I’m plain, a little selfish.

I’m working to be more aware of those around me. To slow down and move with patience and purpose on the freeway. To be more kind. My acts of kindness aren’t complex or flashy—I’m not the type. They aren’t expensive—I’m too cheap. But those things aren’t required. You don’t have to feel guilty that your kind gesture wasn’t as big as building a school in Africa. Kindness can be a small, simple act and still make an extremely large impact. Notice a need and then consciously offer a bit of yourself.

1.What do the researchers believe about kindness?

A. It is a behavior for self-protection and survival.

B. It reflects the generosity of human nature.

C. It advocates doing good or being good.

D. It makes people more and more selfish.

2.The third paragraph mainly explains why kindness is 　　　　 .

A. a quality of sympathy　　 B. a concern for others

C. a win-win quality　　 D. an approach to donate

3.When will the author stop doing good according to Para 4?

A. When someone says he is selfish.

B. When he doesn’t know others’ needs.

C. When he is enjoying a satisfying life.

D. When someone has bad manners.

4.From the author’s point of view, kindness 　　　　 .

A. can be something simple and practical

B. should be something impressive

C. starts from some grand and heroic actions

D. is a matter of awareness in cooperation

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Activists are people who see the need for change and devote their time to doing something about it. 1. If you are interested in it you can do so.

Join an organization that supports your cause.2. Most activist organizations offer different levels of involvement, so you can do whatever you feel most comfortable with, whether that means attending meetings and demonstrations or just donating a little money when you can.

Volunteer your time. One of the best ways to make a difference is to volunteer your time. Reach out to organizations in your community that do work for your cause, and ask how you can help others better.

3. Most activists or charitable organizations (慈善机构) need resources or fund to do their work. If you can’t afford to donate money to an organization that supports your cause, you may be able to donate other things they need, like clothing or canned food.

Reach out to family and friends. Tell your family and friends about your cause, and invite them to get involved. If they are interested, share the plans or feeling about your cause or just talk to them about what you have learned.4.

Promote your cause on social media. You can use social media to help keep your friends and followers informed about the causes you support.5. Also, you can invite your friends to attend events or do some questionnaires on the Internet to help you get the latest information.

A. Donate money or supplies.

B. Raise money and collect clothes.

C. They are driven by passion and a vision for a better future.

D. If you do volunteer work, invite them to volunteer with you.

E. This could be anything from a student club to a national organization.

F. Posting some photos and texts about your cause on the blog is a good way to get others involved.

G. They can be more interesting or competitive organizations like outdoor clubs.

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During a research experiment, a biologist placed a shark into a large tank and then ______ several small fish into the tank. As you would ______, the shark quickly swam around the tank, attacked and ate the smaller fish.

The biologist then ______ a strong piece of clear glass into the tank, creating two ______ tanks. She then put the shark on one side of the glass and a new set of fish on the other.______, the shark quickly attacked. This time, however, the shark ______ because it knocked hard against the glass.______, the shark kept repeating this behavior every few minutes, but ______. Meanwhile, the fish swam around ______ in the other part. Eventually, about an hour into the experiment, the shark ______. This experiment was carried out several times. Each time, the shark got less ______ and made fewer attempts to attack the fish, until eventually the shark got ______ hitting the glass divider and simply stopped attacking. The biologist then ______ the fiberglass divider, but the shark didn’t attack. The shark was trained to believe a/an ______ existed between it and the smaller fish, even when the fish swam ______ they wished, free from harm.

Many of us, after ______ setbacks and failures, readily give up and stop trying. Like the shark in the story, we believe that ______ we were unsuccessful in the past, we will always be unsuccessful.______, we continue to see a barrier in our heads, even when no 4 real, barrier exists ______ where we are and where we want to go, we ______ see obstacles in our heads.

1.A. recognized　　 B. refreshed　　 C. reflected　　 D. released

2.A. demand　　 B. expect　　 C. believe　　 D. require

3.A. identified　　 B. provided　　 C. inserted　　 D. transported

4.A. separate　　 B. opposite　　 C. relevant　　 D. connected

5.A. Meanwhile　　 B. Yet　　 C. Instead　　 D. Again

6.A. fainted　　 B. sank　　 C. bounced　　 D. rushed

7.A. Excited　　 B. Frustrated　　 C. Determined　　 D. Satisfied

8.A. in order　　 B. in vain　　 C. in pain　　 D. in secret

9.A. undefeated　　 B. unchallenged　　 C. unnoticed　　 D. unharmed

10.A. gave up　　 B. broke away　　 C. knocked off　　 D. let out

11.A. aggressive　　 B. calm　　 C. accurate　　 D. curious

12.A. sure about　　 B. involved in　　 C. tired of　　 D. familiar with

13.A. replayed　　 B. replaced　　 C. rebuilt　　 D. removed

14.A. distance　　 B. barrier　　 C. gap　　 D. edge

15.A. whatever　　 B. wherever　　 C. however　　 D. whenever

16.A. overcoming　　 B. observing　　 C. experiencing　　 D. forgetting

17.A. though　　 B. unless　　 C. while　　 D. if

18.A. In addition　　 B. In other words　　 C. As a result　　 D. Above all

19.A. between　　 B. among　　 C. with　　 D. around

20.A. suddenly　　 B. constantly　　 C. finally　　 D. carefully

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阅读下面材料，在题后空白处填入适当的内容（每空一词:)或括号内单词的正确形式。

One sunny Monday, I went for a walk and wore a special diamond ring that day. It 1. (give) as my 25th birthday gift last month. As I was walking in the park, I found the diamond on my ring was 2. (miss). I went back to look for it. I knew how small 3. chance was of finding it,4. I still wanted to have a try.

As I was searching the ground, I ran into an old gentleman by accident. ‘‘What’s the matter?” he asked 5. (nice). “I lost something. I’m really worried. ” I explained and showed him the hole in my ring 6. the diamond had been. “I take a walk here every day. I’ll keep my eyes open for it. ” The old man said.

I thanked him,7. (expect) nothing. A few days later, I met the old man again. “Guess what,” he said with a happy 8. (appear). “I found your diamond!” I couldn’t believe what I saw in his hand when the gentleman handed the diamond back to me.

The old man could keep the diamond or sell it, but he didn’t. Now thanks to this man, I’ll spend more time 9. something nice for others. All I have to do is to look at my ring and remind 10. (I) that there are still kind and generous souls out there.

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假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

Dear Mr. Johnson,

I’ve learned from a newspaper that some clerks are want in your company. I am eager to be one of them. So I am writing a letter to you. My name is Wang Ping. I was born in Hebei Province and I am in good healthy. I do very well in all subject, especially English. I can read in English documents and speak English fluent as well. Besides, I know a little French, that may be helpful to the business. It is said that your company are very famous and well managed. I’ll appreciate if I can work with you.

I am looking forward to hear from you soon.

Yours sincerely,

Wang Ping

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你校网站新开了一个“英语写作”栏目（column）,供学生发表（post）英语作文，互相交流，提高写作能力。请你为该栏目写一个英文介绍，内容包括：

1. 开设目的：

2. 栏目优势：教师在线指导等

3. 作文要求：内容贴近学生生活

4. 奖励方案：

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注意：1.词数100左右；

2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

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