山东省德州市2023-2024学年高二上学期期末统考英语试题（含答案，无听力音频有听力原文）

德州市2023-2024学年高二上学期期末统考英语试题
2024.1
本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。
注意事项：
1.答第Ⅰ卷前考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2.选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号框。
3.全部答案在答题卡上完成，答在试卷上无效。
第Ⅰ卷（满分95分）
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What does the man mean
A. He likes reading. B. He is always organized.
C. He benefits from a book.
2. What will the woman wear
A. A blue dress. B. A formal suit. C. A perfect shirt.
3. What will the woman probably do
A. Inform Liz of the meeting delay.
B. Invite customers to the company.
C. Call Mr. Holden to put off the meeting.
4. Where is the woman’s husband going
A. Tokyo. B. Paris. C. London.
5. How much is the sheet
A. $ 10. B. $20. C. $ 30.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。
6. Who will make the presentation
A. A freshman. B. The man. C. The woman’s tutor.
7. Where is the presentation going to be held
A. In the library. B. In the Students’ Union.
C. At the school theater
听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10三个小题。
8. How do the kids find the beach
A. Dangerous. B. Relaxing. C. Boring.
9. Where does the man suggest going
A. An art gallery. B. The History Museum. C. Eagle Mountain.
10. Why does the woman prefer climbing mountains
A. To enjoy nature. B. To visit a nearby temple.
C. To have a new experience.
听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13三个小题。
l1. What will the weather be like over the weekend
A. Rainy. B. Windy. C. Sunny.
12. What is the woman going to do next Wednesday
A. Meet friends in the park.
B. Help Dad with housework.
C. Invite the man to her house.
13. What’s the relationship between the speakers
A. Classmates. B. Colleagues. C. Family members.
听下面一段对话，回答第14至第16三个小题。
14. Why does the man recommend MUSE Magazine to the woman
A. It has inspiring stories.
B. It’s about science and nature.
C. It’s helpful for students’ schoolwork.
15. Who is the magzine intended for
A. A six-year-old kid. B. A ten-year-old student.
C. An eighteen-year-old boy.
16. Where does the conversation take place
A. In a reading room.
B. In a bookstore.
C. In a science museum.
听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。
17. Why is Lakeside open until 10 p.m.
A. Evening parking lot is free.
B. Shoppers enjoy a discount then.
C. People engage in evening shopping.
18. What do we know about Lakeside
A. It has 15 banks. B. It has 13 cafes. C. It has a post office.
19. What can customers do at Lakeside after shopping
A. Play soccer. B. Take a dive in a lake. C. Relax themselves in a gym.
20. What does the speaker mainly talk about
A. Shopping centers in Canada.
B. The Lakeside shopping centre.
C. The sales of morning shopping.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
A
A family cruise（乘船游览）offers a convenient and cost-effective alternative winter vacation. Here are appealing at-sea vacation ideas to consider this winter.
Tour Australia with Princess Cruises
For a faraway family vacation, consider exploring Australia aboard the Princess. Leaving on Dec. 17, the Princess will take passengers to the Whitsunday Archipelago and the Great Barrier Reef. And on the ship, little ones can enjoy a wide range of onboard activities, from dance classes to volleyball classes. In the evening, parents and their kids can enjoy kid-friendly movies.
Explore Asian Metropolises with Regent Seven Seas
Regent Seven Seas’ ships take visitors to world-class destinations across Asia. Departing on Dec. 17, this 12-day cruise offers plenty of outdoor activities. Kids will enjoy the waterfalls of Miyazaki and the legendary street food scene in Hong Kong. As for onboard food, families can choose from a variety of dining options, from fast food to an Italian eatery.
Discover Patagonia with Seabourn
The amazing journey to Antarctica and Patagonia aboard the Seabourn Quest departs on Nov, 29, and includes a jam-packed agenda. Animal lovers can admire penguins, seals and other fascinating wildlife up close via daily Zodiac boat trips. Back onboard the ship, kids can take baths, watch shows, play board games and curl up with a book at the library.
Cruise to the Caribbean with Disney
Disney Cruise Line’s four ships offer plenty of bells and whistles for kids. Besides, there are plenty of family-friendly stateroom category options that cater to budget-conscious families. Depart from Port Canaveral, on a four-night cruise aboard the Disney Dream for a fun adventure through the Bahamas, with stops in Disney’s privately owned island.
21. What can kids do on the Princess
A. Learn dance skills. B. Perform in a drama.
C. Read books in a library. D. Join in a sports meeting.
22. What makes Seabourn special
A. Offering family-friendly trips.
B. Serving varieties of onboard food.
C. Providing close wildlife encounters.
D. Covering seven continents of the world.
23. Which cruise best suits the family who desires to save money
A. Princess. B. Regent Seven Seas.
C. Seabourn. D. Disney.
B
Johannes Fritz, an Austrian biologist, needed to come up with a plan again if he was going to prevent his rare and beloved birds from going extinct.
To survive the European winter, the northern bald ibis needs to migrate south for the winter over the Alps. But shifting climate patterns have delayed when the birds begin to migrate and they are now reaching the mountains too late to make it over the peaks, locking them in an icy death trap. Determined to save them, he decided to teach the birds a new, safer migration route by guiding them himself in a tiny aircraft. He was confident that he could succeed in this daring, unconventional plan.
Some 400 years ago, the Europeans hunted these birds without stopping and devoured the last in the wild, causing the birds to disappear entirely from the wild. When Mr. Fritz was born 56 years ago, the northern bald ibis could be found in Europe only in captivity（圈养）.
Mr.Fritz has spent his career reintroducing the birds into the wild. Through years of trial and error, he learned to fly like a bird. He modified（改装）a lightweight aircraft so it would fly at speeds slow enough for the birds to keep up. In 2004, he led the first flock from Austria to Italy, and has since led more migrations. But the route he originally taught the ibises does not work successfully. With climate change warming the area where the birds summer, they now start their migration at the end of October instead of the end of September. The trip is expected to take about six weeks, “Still, we’re optimistic that it’ll work,” said Mr. Fritz.
His family and colleagues witnessed the risks he was taking. “But the unavoidable risks are necessary,” Mr. Fritz said. “It’s not so much a job, but my life’s purpose.”
24. What was Johannes Fritz’s plan
A. To shorten bald ibises’ migration route.
B. To lead bald ibises to migrate on a new route.
C. To better the climate patterns for bald ibises.
D. To find out a safer destination for bald ibises.
25. What does the underlined word “devoured” in paragraph 3 mean
A. Destroyed. B. Abused. C. Released. D. Raised.
26. Why was Mr. Fritz’s initial route for the birds ineffective
A. Owing to the long time it consumes.
B. For the slow speed of his modified aircraft.
C. Because of the toughness along the first route.
D. Due to higher temperatures in the summer habitat.
27. Which of the following can best describe Mr. Fritz
A. Honest. B. Innovative. C. Straightforward. D. Demanding.
C
As you’re drafting your New Year’s resolutions, you may think that it takes 21 days of repeating an action for that action to become a habit. So, you set out to go to the gym for 21 days, thinking that by day 22 heading to the gym will feel automatic—maybe even fun.
However, that 21-day estimate isn’t true. A habit expert Wendy Wood found that this falsehood came from a self-help book in the 1960s and actually described how long it takes to get used to your new appearance after plastic surgery. It’s important to note that getting used to something is not the same thing as forming a habit, and perhaps the two concepts got confused along the way, giving rise to the term today.
To figure out how long it actually takes to form a habit, Phillippa Lally, and her team did a series of research.
They recruited 96 people and asked each person to choose one new habit and report each day on whether or not they did the behavior and how automatic the behavior felt. Some people chose simple habits like “drinking a bottle of water with lunch.” Others chose more difficult tasks like “running for 15 minutes before dinner.” At the end of 12 weeks, the researchers analyzed the data to determine how long it took each person to go from starting a new behavior to automatically doing it.
The study found that it takes more than 2 months before a new behavior becomes automatic—66 days to be exact. And if you want to set your expectations appropriately, the truth is that it will probably take you anywhere from two months to eight months to build a new behavior into your life. Interestingly, the researchers also found that “missing one opportunity to perform the behavior did not affect the habit formation process.” That is to say, it doesn’t matter if you mess up every now and then. Building better habits is not an all-or-nothing process.
So, for those who wish to form certain habits, persistence is king. To form a good habit, we need to pay more energy and effort.
28. What does “21days” actually mean according to Wendy Wood
A. The time one drafts a book.
B. The time one develops a new habit.
C. The time one gets used to something.
D. The time one recovers from a surgery.
29. How did the researchers do the research
A. By doing questionnaires. B. By tracking people’s behaviors.
C. By making predictions. D. By analyzing data of previous studies.
30. What can we infer from paragraph 5
A. Habits cannot be noticed easily.
B. The amount of time a habit takes varies.
C. One should perform a behavior constantly.
D. It takes exactly 66 days to form a new habit.
31. What is the best title of the passage
A. Habit—good or not B. Better habit, better life
C. 21days to form a habit D. Hit or miss with habits
D
The house had been cleaned and decorated elegantly. The air smelt fresh. Little labels on all we saw around the house displayed important details: date of purchase and the current selling price. We were at a garage sale. There was no talking or bargaining. Buyers could pick up at the listed price.
All efforts that release cash that is locked into stuff touch me deeply. If they break conventional ideas, I will like them even more. It is my view that people love to follow suit and end up with emotions they ought to feel, rather than being true to themselves. To say that one does not care for one’s grandmother’s necklace is considered rude, so one would simply keep it in the locker and pass it on to the next generation.
No longer so, I am guessing.
It’s not always about money, but perhaps about considering one’s choices. My argument always is to use stuff, if you like it so much. Wear those pieces of jewellery; use those pieces of furnitures; take home those piles of old-time bedsheets. But if none of them fit into your current home, allow someone else to take them home. Turn those properties over instead of leaving them unused.
Hoarding（囤积）is not a virtue. It is a waste of the money that is locked into the property you are hoarding. I may use it sometime in the future, say some. Give that a time frame. If you are holding something you haven’t used even once in five years, ask yourself if someone else may need it. Don’t sell if you don’t care for money; but do give it away.
All else needs to earn their place for their value and usefulness for you. Celebrate the liberation from hoarding and let there be light!
32. What do people often do at the garage sale
A. Purchase a garage. B. Label their belongings.
C. Talk about decoration. D. Trade their unused stuff.
33. Why does the author mention “neeklace” in paragraph 2
A. To call for respect towards the elderly.
B. To advocate holding onto the family tradition.
C. To show the financial condition of an average family.
D. To prove people tend to follow suit against their wills.
34. What does the author believe according to paragraph 4
A. It is a good idea to save money.
B. A good taste counts in purchase.
C. Unused items deserve a new owner.
D. The outdated should be thrown away.
35. What is the author’s purpose of writing the passage
A. To call on people to get rid of hoarding.
B. To show his worry about wasting resources.
C. To draw attention to conserving the traditions.
D. To inspire people to spend more on meaningful things.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
In our ever-evolving world, where both personal and professional areas are loaded with challenges, problem solving skills are increasingly valuable in the workplace. 36 Here’s how to enhance your strategy.
Clear and brief communication is the key to effective problem-solving, acting as the bridge that connects diverse perspectives toward a common goal. 37 It involves choosing the right words, structuring information logically, and being mindful of the audience to ensure that your message is both impressive and comprehensible. Active listening, on the other hand, is the skill of receiving information. It includes not just hearing words but understanding the underlying messages.
38 To foster creativity, individuals must engage in activities that stimulate their imagination and encourage new perspectives. Have free-flowing brainstorming sessions that allow for the exploration of diverse ideas without immediate judgment. Additionally, exposing yourself to different fields promotes creative solution.
Mistakes are not failures but valuable stepping stones on the path to mastery. 39 Analyse what went wrong, identify areas for improvement and use this knowledge to inform your future problem-solving efforts. Creating a culture that opens the eyes of mistakes within a team or organization encourages an environment where individuals feel comfortable admitting errors.
The journey to becoming a skilled problem solver is an ongoing process of growth and improvement. 40 Remain curious and open to acquiring new knowledge and skills that are directly applicable to your problem-solving attempt. That ensures you stay ahead of evolving challenges and acquire the skills needed to navigate an ever-changing landscape.
Furthermore, participating in industry events, joining professional associations and connecting with mentors can offer insights that enrich your problem-solving skills.
A. Seek continuous learning opportunities.
B. Therefore, comprehension is a vital skill to develop.
C. Effective conversation begins with the art of expression.
D. Problem-solving at its best requires the out-of-the-box thinking.
E. And they could help you achieve more in your personal life too.
F. Each misstep provides an opportunity for reflection and learning.
G. Each individual brings unique information to overcome challenges.
第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Filkin’s Drift, a band of two in UK, have been highlighting sustainability（可持续性）in their latest tour along the coast of Wales. The tour 41 over 40 shows along the 870-mile path, which started in Flintshire on Sept. 3 and 42 on Oct. 31 in Chepstow.
At one point, because of bad weather, the tour was 43 temporarily. When Filkin’s Drift was prepared to start touring again, they found too much of their time was spent in a car 44 in traffic jams, which wasn’t very good for the 45 , or mental and physical health.
So Bye and Roberts, 46 of the band, decided to walk their tour along the coast of Wales. They walked between stops for the rest of their tour, carrying the 47 and just enough clothing to walk and 48 each day. Along the way, they collected songs, stories, and tunes to make their performances 49 . Also, the band raised money for a charity to 50 this mission.
They shared their experiences of the walking tour 51 in videos on their website blog, hoping to 52 other musicians and the music industry as a whole to approach touring in a more sustainable way. They have shown that a tour on foot is 53 , discovering that the music industry, as well as others, could also learn to reduce the 54 for vehicles.
Today, Filkin’s Drift 55 a growing number of artists and industry professionals working to spotlight sustainability and the environment in their work.
41. A. completed B. planned C. canceled D. delayed
42. A. failed B. ended C. slowed D. closed
43. A. scheduled B. interrupted C. appreciated D. relocated
44. A. picked out B. taken up C. caught up D. set aside
45. A. security B. relaxation C. reputation D. environment
46. A. researchers B. followers C. musicians D. professors
47. A. instruments B. documents C. envelopes D. photographs
48. A. compete B. perform C. advertise D. conclude
49. A. crucial B. profitable C. practical D. colorful
50. A. evaluate B. clear C. outline D. further
51. A. constantly B. secretly C. randomly D. differently
52. A. inform B. request C. inspire D. permit
53. A. possible B. flexible C. typical D. private
54. A. limit B. creation C. upgrade D. need
55. A. examines B. joins C. employs D. declines
第Ⅱ卷（满分55分）
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
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。
Flowers, birds, figures and landscapes seem to jump out of the pictures on the walls of craftsman Hao Ruxiang’s workshop. From a 56 （distant）, these pictures appear to be fine paintings. Yet, up close, they resemble sculptural art, with a three-dimensional feel.
It is buhu painting, 57 was named a national cultural heritage by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism in 2014. It originated 58 the traditional folk art of the Manchu ethnic people, who would use needle and thread to create patterns as 59 approach to mending boots, hats and clothing for 60 （practice）and artistic purposes.
Through decades of efforts, Hao and his family have helped buhu painting to evolve, 61 （combine）the essence of numerous traditional crafts. “We got an inspiration from cloisonne（景秦蓝瓷器）, glued gold threads along the edges of flowers, 62 created a better visual effect.” Hao explains, adding that many techniques 63 （apply）in the art are all coming from practice.
To date, Hao 64 （explore）many innovative techniques of her own, and managed to deliver beautiful examples of the art. However, her focus has been on broadening this art form to ensure better development, because she believes machinery cannot 65 （full）replace manual work.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 应用文写作（满分5分）
假如你是李华，上周日你们班去敬老院（nursing house）慰问老人，请给校英文报写一篇报道，内容包括：
1.活动时间；
2.活动内容；
3.活动感想。
注意：1.词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答.
第二节 读后续写（满分25分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使其构成一篇完整的短文。
When I was young, I lived in a small town. The spirit of neighborliness was very strong then. All of us were quite poor by today’s standards, but we got by.
However, one family which could be considered as living a marginal（微不足道）existence was the Acob family living in the repair shop opposite our house. Mr. Acob, the auto mechanic, had a large brood of children-twelve to be exact. The joke among the neighbors was that he was aiming to form a football team among his children. However, seriously speaking, it was no joke for him trying to feed his growing children daily.
My mother was a kind-hearted soul. Often, she would remark that his children were dressed in ragged clothes and looked malnourished（营养不良的）. My family was relatively better off in the village. My mother would bring over whatever food we could spare to our neighbors. I remember one particular year when times were very hard. The economy was doing very badly. There and then, Mom still decided to sacrifice a portion of our meals to the family. Despite the protests from my brothers and sisters that we too were hungry, she kept on doing the kind act.
I shared a room with my brothers overlooking the repair shop. I was interested in the repair of cars and would often stare out of the window to see Mr. Acob hard at work. As the street in front of my house was rebuilt into a main road, I noticed Mr. Acob looked more cheerful. The number of customers at his shop had increased steadily. His business took off like a rocket.
It was at this time that my father’s business took a turn for the worse. And his health was also becoming worse. We were at our wits’ end, confused by the mysterious illness he was suffering from. My father then decided to sell our family car to pay off the mounting bills, or my brothers and I had to stop schooling.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按下列格式在答题卡的相应位置作答.
My father and I were parking our car outside of Acob’ shop. One day, Acob said to me, “You will be an excellent mechanic, boy.”
高二英语试题参考答案
2024.1
第一部分 听力（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
l—5 CAACA 6—10 BCCBA 11—15 BACBB 16—20 BCCBB
第二部分 阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2.5分，满分50分）
21—23 ACD 24—27 BADB 28—31 CBBC
32—35 DDCA 36—40 ECDFA
第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
41―45ABBCD 46—50 CABDD 51—55 ACADB
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
56.distance 57. which 58.from 59.an 60. practical
61.combining 62. and 63. applied 64.has explored 65. fully
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 应用文写作（满分15分）
Last Sunday, our class visited a nearby nursing home, which is of great significance to all of us.
During our visit, we had the opportunity to interact with some of the residents. They shared their life experiences, wisdom, and advice with us, which were invaluable lessons. We performed some cultural programs for them, including singing, dancing, and storytelling. The seniors seemed to enjoy every moment of it, their faces beaming with smiles. It was a heartwarming sight, and we felt a sense of joy and fulfillment.
The visit to the nursing home was a memorable and enlightening experience for us. It taught us the importance of respecting and taking care of our senior citizens, and reminded us of the role we play in society.
高二听力录音材料
Text 1
W: It seems I can’t keep up with everything I have to do. You’re always so organized and efficient. How do you do it
M: I’m not always organized and efficient, but I’ve got better since I read a book about time management.
Text 2
M: Have you decided what you’re going to wear to dance
W: Yes, I want to wear this blue dress with my necklace.
M: That dress is perfect. A long dress is just right for a formal dance.
Text 3
M: Have you called Liz to tell her that today’s meeting has been put off till next Tuesday because of Mr. Holden’s absence
W: Sorry, sir. We had so many customers this morning that I completely forgot about it. I’ll do it at once.
Text 4
M: Has your husband returned from Tokyo yet
W: Yes, he came back just a couple of days ago. But he’s leaving Paris for London tomorrow.
Text 5
M: Where did you get the sheet It feels really soft.
W: You’re not gonna believe this. It is from the “Ten Dollars” store. Its quality is as good as the items that could maybe cost much more, maybe even $ 20 or $ 30.
Text 6
W: Frank, why have you borrowed so many books from the library
M: Er, I just have to make a good preparation for my presentation.
W: Presentation When
M: Next Friday afternoon. And there will be 40 first-year students as my audience, but my tutor will be on her business trip then.
W: And the place
M: We had planned to have it in the Students’ Union, but it’s under maintenance unfortunately, so the school theater is the final decision.
W: I e on! You will do a great job!
M: Thank you!
Text 7
M: OK. everybody. I call this meeting to discuss where we will take the children to for this year’s school trip.
W: Well, not the beach again.
M: Martha, what was wrong with the beach last year it wasn’t dangerous or anything like that. I loved sitting there in the sun.
W: But the kids were bored. Yes, they enjoyed themselves for an hour but then they had nothing to do.
M: OK. How about the History Museum
W: Well, personally, I would be really interested to go there. I love museums and art galleries. But I think the kids would like to be outdoors.
M: So where do you suggest
W: How about Eagle Mountain I’ve been there last year. The climb to the top will give them plenty of exercise. They will experience nature, and then when they get to the top, there’s a fantastic view. It’s right over to a lake in the distance.
M: Hmm, it’s a long way to travel, but it’s a good idea.
Text 8
M: I can’t believe it’s raining again.
W: The radio said that it is going to rain all week.
M: I’ve got a weather app on my phone that gives you a 10—day report. Let’s see what that says.
W: Okay.
M: It looks like the radio is right. It’s going to rain until Friday. Then there’s to be some winds over the weekend.
W: Oh, great! The wind is going to blow the rain clouds away.
M: Fantastic! We should make some plans to do something.
W: What about a picnic in the park
M: Great! Shall we go next Tuesday
W: Don’t you remember what we promised Dad
M: Oh, we promised to help him with some housework on Tuesday.
W: Well, Wednesday, then. Let’s invite some friends and make a day of it!
M: No problem.
Text 9
M: Welcome to the Bookworm.
W: Thank you. My son wants to read some magazines this year. Could you recommend a magazine to me
M: Certainly. What is your son especially interested in
W: He’s particularly interested in science and nature.
M: Then you can buy this magazine for him. It’s an educational magazine called MUSE Magazine. It’s created to inspire young minds to explore the world of science and nature.
W: Good. But is it suitable for my son
M: The magazine is for children aged from 9 to 14. So how old is your son now
W: He’ll turn 9 next month.
M: Don’t worry. I think he can read it.
W: Okay. I hope he’ll like it.
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Welcome, ladies and gentlemen. With 320 shops, four department stores and a car park for 13,000 cars, Lakeside is one of the largest shopping centers. Lots of people like shopping here. An average of 50,000 shoppers visit Lakeside every week. It is the first shopping center in Canada to stay open until 10 p.m. That is because we understand that people enjoy shopping in the evening after work as well as on the weekend. In fact, evening shoppers spend an average of 114 pounds, which is the same amount that shoppers spend on Saturdays. There are five banks at your service, and we have our own post office. So it’s convenient for you to go shopping. After a long day’s shopping, all you want to do is kick back. A cup of coffee or maybe a meal at one of our 30 cafes and restaurants is the best way to relax at the end of the day. Looking for something more exciting Well, at Lakeside you can try diving at Alexandra Lake. There are always lots to do at lakeside, so what are you waiting for