2016-2017学年北京市东城区高二下学期期末考试英语试题

33. A. join learn

B. begin C. break D.

34. A. On the whole B. In other words C. As a result D. After all

35. A. return exam

36. A. promised B. agreed C. fled 37. A. suggestion judgment

38. A. apply B. amuse C. collect 39. A. accept B. choose 40. A. gifted changed

41 A. in B. for 42. A. won B. stopped continued

43. A. impression B. presentation C. experience D. companion

44. A. trust control

四、阅读理解（共三节，36分）

第一节（共10小题；每小题2分，共20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。

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Build-Your-Own Robot Kits(套件) For Kids

Fun robot kits for kids are a great way to introduce children to simple robotics engineering concepts. Robotics projects increase creativity, and the finished product gives kids a sense of accomplishment and confidence. Not only that, but they have a cool toy to play with when the project is complete. In a world where instant satisfaction is often the norm, having to put a little time and effort into building a toy will appeal to kids, for it helps kids to appreciate the toys they have and the mechanics behind them.

There’s a variety of robot kits for kids. When choosing a robot kit, consider

B. responsibility C. reputation D.

C. by D. to C. caused

D. D. concern

B. permission

D. cried

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B. visit

C. trip D.

C. decision

C. prove D. test

B. educated C. delighted D.

your child’s age and interest level. A child experienced in building things with LEGOS or ERECTOR sets may enjoy a more complicated build, while a beginner may enjoy something simple and easy.

1. Wonder Workshop Dash Robot

The Wonder Workshop Dash Robot is perfect for kids just getting into robotics, coding, and making. It is controlled via a free app for Apple or Android, so kids can use their phone or tablet to program Dash to move, dance, and even react to their voice.

Ages: 8+

Best for: Beginners, coding, apps 2. LEGO Mindstorms EV3

The king of the DIY robot space has got to be LEGO Mindstorms EV3. With building guides for five unique robots, the EV3 can be controlled directly from a smartphone or programmed via IOS/Android app and PC/Mac machines.

Ages: 10+

Best for: LEGO lovers, Coding, High-end 3. ZOOB BOT

A NAPPA Children’s Competition Honor Winner, the ZOOB BOT is a fun and simple build. It’s a great introduction to robotics and building.

Ages: 6+

Best for: Simple, battery optional, younger children 4. Thames & Kosmos Remote Control Machines

Another kit for building remote controlled robots, the Thames & Kosmos Remote Control Machines have everything needed to build ten machines. A creative maker will be able to use the pieces to build many more.

Ages: 8+

Best for: Intermediate, creatives, mechanics

Robot kits for kids offer a fun and educational building experience. Has your child used a robotics kit? Tell us about it in the comment below! 45. Why are Build-Your-Own Robot Kits attractive to kids? A. They can be accomplished easily. B. They help kids develop creativity. C. They teach kids robot engineering. D. They need time and effort to be built.

46. The Wonder Workshop Dash Robot is suitable for __________. A. a 6-year-old kid who can use Android app B. a 7-year-old kid who is experienced with LEGOS C. an 8-year-old kid who is creative in building robots D. a 9-year-old kid who has just started trying robot kits 47. Whom is the passage intended for? A. Toy designers. B. Teachers. C. Parents. D. Kids.

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Kites... on the Ocean?

Above beautiful Kite Beach in Cabarete, on the northeast coast of the Dominican Republic, huge colorful kites fly in the gentle wind. Kites aren’t an unusual sight on any beach, but these aren’t ordinary kites. Instead of being flown by people standing in the sand, these kites, which are inflatable (可充气的) are actually pulling men and women through the water on what look like short surfboards. Some even leap high above the waves, twisting and jumping, as their kites pull them up into the air. Welcome to the sport of kiteboarding, one of the world’s hottest new watersports!

The idea of using kites as a kind of transportation actually goes back to China in the 13th century. Then in 1903, Samuel Cody of England used “man-lifting kites” to pull a small boat across the English Channel. But today’s sport of kiteboarding is relatively young. Two brothers from France, Dominique and Bruno Legaignoux, began experimenting with inflatable kites in the 1980s. In 1984 they eventually patented a kite with inflatable tubes and a harness(背带) system of strings that allowed a

rider to control the kite from the water and relaunch it easily if it crashed. Modern kiteboarding was born. The first kiteboarding competitions were taking place in Hawaii in 1998.

Kiteboarding works with the help of wind power. The rider wears a special harness around his or her waist, where the kite is attached by a set of four lines that are fastened to a control bar that the rider holds onto with both hands. These lines control the kite as well as making it possible to change how much wind power the kite is using. The kite pulls the rider along on a board that is similar to a short surfboard. The rider’s feet fit into rubber cups to help them stay on the board without slipping.

Kites come in different sizes and riders use the kite that is best suited to the wind conditions where they are riding. Smaller kites are easier to control, but large kites have more pulling power. Kites also come in several designs: C-kites, or leading edge inflatable kites, are easy to relaunch if they fall into the water. Foil kites have cells that are inflated by the wind at any time. However, some types of foil kites cannot be relaunched from the water.

Kiteboarding has become increasingly popular in the last 10 years, and many places all over the world offer kiteboarding lessons for beginners. While it takes some skill to learn to manage a kite and stay upright on the board, with practice you’ll find yourself skimming along the waves, pulled by your colorful kite! 48. What can we learn about kiteboarding?

A. It is a popular sport. B. It depends on wave power. C. It dates back to centuries ago. D. It is intended for professional surfers.

49. What is mainly talked about in Paragraph 2?

A. The types of kiteboarding. B. The invention of kiteboarding. C. The experiments of kiteboarding. D. The competitions of kiteboarding. 50. What makes the rider fastened to the surfboard?

A. A set of four lines. B. A special harness. C. A pair of rubber cups. D. A control bar.

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Media reports suggest that shark attacks are on the rise. However, such attacks on humans are extremely rare and few deadly. While the number of recorded shark attacks has risen in recent years, the average rate has not. The huge population explosion