江苏省苏州、无锡、常州、镇江四市2018届高三模拟考试（二）英语

2018届江苏省苏锡常镇四市高三5月调研（二模）

英语试题

第一卷(选择题 共85分)

第一部分: 听力(共两节，满分20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各案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题，每小题1分，满分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. How much will Jenny pay?
A. 30 pounds. B. 35 pounds. C. 70 pounds.

2. What does the man want to do?

1. Go to work on foot.
2. Start work earlier than usual.
   C. Take exercise in the company.

3. What does the woman rally mean?

1. The man should go on playing tennis.
2. She will give the man some tips on tennis.
   C. The man has a good reason to quite tennis.
   4. What is the woman doing now?
   A. Drawing some money. B. Looking for a hospital. C. Asking the way.
   5. What are the two speakers really talking about?
   A. Google. B. Love. C. Information.
   第二节(共15 小题; 每小题1分，满分15 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。
   听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。
   6. Why does the woman make a phone call?
   A. To confirm a reservation.
   B. To cancel a reservation.
   C. To make a reservation.
   7. When does the hotel have a special offer?
   A. In January. B. In February. C. In March.
   听第7段材料，回答第8 至9题。
   8. What’s the main reason the woman calls the man?
   A. She invites him to go boating.
   B. She wants to borrow his car.
   C. She needs him to have her car repaired.
   9. What will the woman confirm with the mar soon?
   A. Things he needs to bring.
   B. The specific time they’ll set out.
   C. The person who will drive a car.
   听第8段材料，回答第10 至12题。
   10. What’s the probable relationship between the two speakers?
   A. Friends. B. Strangers. C. Classmates.
   11. Who will hold a piano party next Saturday night?
   A. The woman. B. The man. C. The man’s students.
   12. What do we know about the man’s daughter?
   A. She grew up in Paris.
   B. She teaches art in New York University.
   C. She likes painting and playing the piano.
   听第9段材料，回答第13 至16题。
   13. What are the two speakers mainly discussing?
   A. Calling a roommate.
   B. Visiting a friend of theirs.
3. Studying for a test.
   14. Why is the man in the TV studio?
   A. He’s taking a break from studying.
   B. He has already finished studying.
   C. He’s finding information for his friend.
   15. Why is the man surprised when the woman wants to study with him?
   A. Because she got a hundred on the last test.
   B. Because he thought she preferred to study alone.
   C. Because he told her that he had done poorly in the last test.
   16. What is the probable reason for the man’s unwillingness to call Elizabeth?
   A. She is not one of his friends.
   B. He doesn’t want to bother her so late at night.
   C. He would rather go over the problems by himself. 18
   听第10段材料，回答第17 至20题。
   17. Which of the following topics is NOT mentioned in this passage?
   A. Types of skin.
   B. Treatments of skin problems.
   C. Functions of skin.
   18. What will happen to blood passages in the skin if a person gets too cold?
   A. They will become warm.
   B. They will become narrow.
   C. They will become wide.
   19. What do we know about the cause of skin problems?
   A. It’s caused by eating chocolate.
   B. It’s caused by being nervous.
   C. It is still unknown to us.
   20. How can mild cases of skin problems be generally treated?
   A. By taking drugs by mouth.
   B. By having skin operation
   C. By using medicines directly on the skin.
   第二部分: 英语知识运用(共两节，满分35分)
   第一节: 单项填空(共15 小题: 每小题1分，满分15 分)
   请认真阅读下面各题，从题中所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
   21. —What do you think of Steven Hawking?
   —Well, despite his disabled body, he was a man of scientific nature, worthy of admiration.
   1. oneB. whoC. thatD. this

22. Our city government is building more roads to the increasing number of cars.

1. adjustB. acceptC. accelerateD. accommodate

23. People from across the world gathered in London to hear Big Ben’s last regular chime and some of them even cried, as if they a friend’s funeral.

1. attendedB. have attendedC. were attendingD. would attend

24. This week some top scientists, including some Nobel Prize winners, gave their vision of the world would look in 2056, from gas-powered cars to health advance.

1. howB. whichC. whereD what

25. An app that rewards students for time away from their phones is being released in the UK.

1. spendingB. spentC. to spendD. spend

26. You see, my watch 10 minutes a day, and that was why I was always late these days.

1. winsB. gainsC. leavesD. loses

27. The trouble with the global warming debate is that it has become a moral problem it’s really an engineering one.

1. untilB. becauseC. whenD. where

28. There have been a lot of single case reports teenagers or young adults are bullied on social media and they end up committing suicide.

1. whichB. whoseC. whereD. when

29. It’s reported that in many countries there are rescue centers for girls who are forced into early marriages, and boys who to look after farm animals.

1. drop inB. drop awayC. drop offD. drop out

30. About 10 bike-sharing companies have gone broke since last September, failing to return deposits to users and their deserted bicycles crowding sidewalks.

1. some of whichB. some of themC. of which someD. which of them

31. Nearby, Mrs. White, stretching out cautiously to collect her costly jewels.

A. standing on a wooden box was

B. was standing on a wooden box

C. on a wooden box was standing

D. was on a wooden box standing

32. —I can’t believe it. Tom failed the test again!

—He would not be So upset now your advice.

A. would he follow

B. should he follow

C. did he follow

D. had he followed

33. —Does Jack still hang about every day?

—No, he has mended his ways. After his father died, he set his hand to his business and has already put it .

1. in orderB. in chaosC. in effectD. in store

34. —It’s so cold here! Why haven’t you turned on your air-conditioner?

—Well, it turn on.

1. shouldn’tB. can’tC. won’tD. shan’t

35. —There will be no going back to the world before the smartphone revolution.

— , but we can surely find ways to enjoy the benefits.

A. You must be joking

B. That’s for sure

C. That’s all right

D. It’s better than nothing

第二节：完形填空(共20个小题，每小题1分，满分20分)

请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A.、B、C 和D 四个选项中，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。

If the law punished addiction, we would all be in prison because we are addicted to our phones.

We’re hopelessly 36 by them, helplessly devoted to them. Our hands and minds are 37: texting, tweeting, liking, emailing, sharing. We find ourselves 38stimulated(刺激).

My iPhone is the last thing I look at when I go to bed and the first thing I look at when I 39. When it’s not there I feel its 40 like an amputee(被截肢者) still feeling a(n) 41 leg. It is my entry to culture and fun. I love it. You love yours.

But the comment on this enormous 42 in our behavior has been completely 43. The central claim is that technology make us 44 what we already know about life, and it 45 us developing fully independent selves. And the quality of human relationships is said to have 46. Parents are distracted by work emails at the dinner table and in the playground; children cry for 47 until they finally get an iPad for Christmas. Gatherings of old friends can’t do a couple of hours 48 checking their Gmail every 10 minutes. Technology sucks the life out of us, and takes our souls in 49 for the convenience of not having to learn how to read maps properly.

I simply do not 50 the idea that we aren’t fully whole due to our phones, just because we can talk to our friends whenever we want, without any 51 for the limitations that space and 52 used to set on us. This helps us to get 53. It doesn’t set us apart.

54 we will film. We will photograph. We will edit. We will 55, like, love and envy. Finally, in our own strange way, we will control our heavily doctored lives.

36. A. surprisedB. DistractedC. FrightenedD. punished

37. A. lostB. VacantC. occupied D. awkward.

38. A. commonlyB. ConstantlyC. UsuallyD. Ordinarily

39. A. get homeB. have dinnerC. wake upD. go out

40. A. referenceB. ConfidenceC. AbsenceD. appearance

41. A. healthyB. RemainingC. artificialD. missing.

42. A. consequenceB. interestC. challengeD. shift

43. A. changeableB. NegativeC. ConsistentD. inspiring

44. A. rebuildB. reviewC. forgives D. forget

45. A. preventsB. keepsC. suggestsD. Finds

46. A. benefitedB. balancedC. sufferedD. improved

47. A. happinessB. disciplineC. attentionD. freedom

48. A. afterB. uponC. by D. without

49. A. requestB. exchangeC. preparationD. search

50. A. buyB. knowC. haveD. refuse

51. A. anxietyB. considerationC. demandD. eagerness

52. A. chanceB. timeC. energyD. effort

53. A. strongerB. smarterC. greaterD. closer

54. A. ThereforeB. HoweverC. MoreoverD. Meanwhile

55. A. publishB. ignoreC. shareD. delete

第三部分: 阅读理解(共两节，满分35分)

第一节：(共10个小题; 每小题2.5分，满分25分)

请认真阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C 和D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

A

Second-Hand Finds It’s hard to know what is worth buying at a garage sale. These can be of great value.
LARGE FURNITURE The key to buying big items is to wait until the end of the day. By then, the sellers are wondering how they are going to get that huge sofa back into the house.	PLASTIC AND WOODEN TOYS Many old-fashioned wooden toys are solid enough to be passed from generation to generation. Clean wooden and plastic toys with a mixture of bleach (漂白剂) or vinegar and hot water. But stay clear of stuffed animals, which are always hard to clean.
BICYCLES AND SCOOTERS Bikes can be a great find, but it’s important to take them for a test drive before you buy. With scooters, if the frame is solid, you can often replace missing or worn parts (handlebar covers, brakes. wheels) for much less than the cost of new ones.	BABY GEAR New parents want to get rid of out-grown baby swings, high chairs and strollers as soon as possible, making them a garage-sale staple. In case of future recalls, s make sure the model number is still visible. Don’t buy: second-hand car Seats ( the structure could have suffered from damage) and drop-side cribs(落地式婴儿床).

56. What can we learn from the passage?

A. Sofa sellers are always confused how they can sell their items out.

B. If the frame of the bike is solid, we can often replace anything missing or worn.

C. Stuffed animals are not recommended for they are always difficult to clean.

D. Car seats and drop-side cribs are always out-of-date and unfashionable.

57. How does the writer recommend finds to buyers?

A. By introducing characteristics of items.

B. By offering detailed descriptions.

C. By telling different stories of the items.

D. By comparing items with others.

B

Fun is hard 10 have.

Fun is a rare jewel.

Somewhere along the line people got the modem idea that fur was there for the asking, that people deserved fun, that if we didn’t have a little fun every day, we would turn into puritans (清教徒)，

“Was it fun?” became the question that overshadowed all other questions. When the pleasure got to be the main thing, the fun fetish (迷恋) was sure to follow. Everything was supposed to be fun. If it wasn’t fun, then we were going to make it fun, or else.

Think of all the things that got the reputation of being fun. Family outings were supposed to be fun. Education was supposed to be fun. Work was supposed to be fun. Walt Disney, church and staying fit were supposed to be fun.

Fun got to be such a big thing that everybody started to look for more and more thrilling ways to supply it. One way was to step up the level of danger So that you could be sure that, no matter what, you would manage to have a little fun.

Big occasions were supposed to be fun, such as Christmas, Thanksgiving and Easter. But we ended up going through every Big Event we ever celebrated, waiting for the fun to start. So I should tell you just in case you’re worried about your fun capacity while you are sitting around waiting for the fun to start, that not much is. I don’t mean to put a damper on things. I just mean we ought to treat fun reverently. It is a mystery. It cannot be caught like a virus. It cannot be trapped like an animal. When fun comes in on little dancing feet, we probably won’t be expecting it. In fact, I bet it comes when we’re doing our duty, our job.

I remember one day, long ago, on which I had an especially good time. Pam Davis and I, aged 12, walked into a store that morning to buy some candy. She got her Bit-O-Honey. I got my malted milk balls, chocolate stars. Then we started back to her house. It was a long way to Pam’s house but every time we got weary, Pam would put her hand over her eyes, scan the horizon like a sailor and say, “We ought to reach home by nightfall,” at which point the two of us would laugh until we thought we couldn’t stand it another minute. Then after we got calm, she’d say it again. You should have been there. It was the kind of day and friendship and occasion that made me deeply regretful that I had to grow up.

It is fun.

58. What does the author mainly want to talk about in this passage?

A. The definition of fun.

B. The importance of fun.

C. The best way to find fun.

D. The common occasions to find fun.

59. When the author tells us to “treat fun reverently”, she is encouraging us to .

A. look forward to having fun

B. show great respect for fun

C. have fun less frequently

D. teach others how to have fun6

60. Who would benefit most from the article?

A. Those who have great fun in big occasions.

B. Those who prefer friendship to having fun.

C. Those who are worried about not having fun.

D. Those who regret having grown up.

C

An eclipse happens when one heavenly body such as a moon or planet passes into the shadow of another heavenly body. There are two types of eclipses on Earth: lunar eclipses and solar eclipses.

The moon orbits Earth and, at the same time, Earth orbits the sun. Sometimes Earth moves between the sun and the moon. When this happens, Earth blocks the light from the sun. This is an eclipse of the moon—a lunar eclipse. A lunar eclipse can occur only when the moon is full and can be seen from Earth at night.

There are two types of lunar eclipses: total lunar eclipses and partial lunar eclipses.

A total lunar eclipse occurs when the moon and the sun are on exact opposite sides of Earth. The moon is in Earth’s shadow and the sunlight passes through Earth’s atmosphere, which causes Earth’s atmosphere to filter or block out most of the blue light. However, a partial lunar eclipse happens when only a part of the moon enters Earth’s shadow. What people see from Earth during a partial lunar eclipse depends on how the sun, Earth and moon are lined up.

A lunar eclipse usually lasts for a few hours. At least two partial lunar eclipses happen every year, but total lunar eclipses are rare. It is safe to look directly at a lunar eclipse although a pair of binoculars can certainly help the viewer appreciate the beauty of this phenomenon.

Sometimes when the moon orbits Earth, it moves between the sun and Earth. When this happens, the moon blocks the light of the sun from reaching Earth. This causes an eclipse of the sun, or solar eclipse. During a solar eclipse, the moon casts a shadow onto Earth.

There are three types of solar eclipses: total solar eclipses, partial solar eclipses and annular eclipses(日环食). During a solar eclipse, the moon casts two shadows on Earth. Solar eclipses happen once every 18 months. Unlike lunar eclipses, solar eclipses only last for a few minutes

Scientists use solar eclipses as an opportunity to study the sun’s corona(日冕). The corona is the sun’s top layer. During an annular eclipse, NASA (the U. S. space agency) uses ground and space instruments to view the corona when the moon blocks the sun’s glare. The sudden blocking of the sun during an eclipse reduces the light and changes the temperature on the ground. This creates conditions that can affect local weather and animal behavior.

It’s important to never look directly at the sun—it can permanently damage your eyes! Solar radiation that occurs during an eclipse of the Sun can cause a form of burns of one’s eyes known as eclipse blindness. In fact, the only way to safely view a solar eclipse is by using specially-designed equipment.

61. What can we know about “a lunar eclipse”?

A. I may create conditions that can affect local weather and animal behavior.

B. It can be seen when the moon and the sun are on exact opposite sides of Earth.

C. It usually happens once every 18 months and only lasts for a few minutes each time.

D. It happens when the moon blocks the light from the sun, which causes the moon to shine.

62. Which of the following cam replace the underlined word “glare”?

A. heat

B. shadow

C. shine

D. radiation

63. It can be inferred from the passage that .

A. people will experience a temperature drop when lunar eclipses happen

B. eclipses are the result of the shadow cast by the moon onto Earth

C. total lunar eclipses are more difficult to observe than other types of lunar eclipses

D. there can be eclipses even if the three heavenly bodies are not exactly lined up

64. Why is it safer to watch a lunar eclipse than a solar eclipse?

A. Because moonlight is not as strong as sunlight.

B. Because a lunar eclipse lasts longer than a solar eclipse.

C. Because special equipment can be employed to view a lunar eclipse.

D. Because a lunar eclipse has much more steady light than solar eclipse.

D

The eyeliner makes the dark circles less pronounced. The lipstick hides the trembling. The ponytail (马尾辫) masks missing patches of hair. I might look a bit thinner, but everyone will ask about my new diet. One hour of preparation and I look like myself. One hour out of 24. Sometimes I wonder if it’s worth it—wasting a twenty-fourth of my day on a lie.

Checking my makeup one last time, I slip on a cute pair of flats- heels are too dangerous with shaky legs—and grab my Hollister bag. Walking downstairs, I breathe in the sweet smell of waffles and juice.

“Morning, Mom,” I call.

“Moring, baby,” she sings. “Did you sleep well?”

“Better than I have been.”

She sighs, and her eyes look a hundred years old for a minute. “Any improvement is good,” she says half-heartedly.

“Of course.”

“I made waffles.”

“Thanks, Mom. Smells delicious.”

I sit at the table and she hands me a plate. The thought of all that food turns my stomach, but I force a smile and thank my mother again. She busies herself at the sink and fills the silence with chatter. When she turns around, she takes in the waffles still on my plate, only missing a few bites. I smile apologetically.

“I’m not very hungry this morning.”

“You’ll need your strength for this afternoon. Morrison will wait for you.” She bites her lip.

“I packed your lunch.”

“I’m 18, Mom. I can pack my own lunch. You have more important things to do. ”

She reaches for the paper bag. “But now I know you’ll have something to eat. And you need to eat, okay? You have to keep your strength up.”

Sighing, I take the bag. I know this peanut butter and jelly sandwich won’t be eaten, not any more than the one yesterday or the day before. And even if I do eat it, I’ll just throw it up later.

“Honey, have you thought about what I said the other day?” she asks.

I remain silent.

“Sweetheart, you can’t hide the secret forever. Eventually you’re going to miss school and people will start asking questions.”

“Mom, I have two months left of high school. I can make it till then. I’m class president. I was voted ‘Most popular’, ‘Best smile’ and ‘Most likely to succeed’. I’m the girl who’s got it all together. People don’t want to know that the girl w ho’s got it all together doesn’t have it all together. People don’t want to know that girl is to be parted!”

“Honey, don’t say that. You’re not. . .”

“Yes, I am. You heard Dr. Morrison. I have maybe a year left. But that means I can graduate and then never see those people again. I’ ll depart and they’ll feel sorry for me, but at least I won’t have to tolerate their pity.”

“But. . .” she tries to interrupt.

“Mom, listen to me. I don’t want to be the girl everyone looks at and whispers, ‘Look at her. Poor thing. She has cancer. ’I can’t handle that. I want to be normal. Just for these last two months.”

“Okay,” she whispers. “Okay. Just remember, it’s okay if you don’t have it all together. Sometimes things just fall apart and there’s nothing we can do.”

“Thanks, Mom.” I grab my bag and lunch and kiss her on the check. “①”

“②” she replies. This exchange, once taken for granted, is now a vital part of every morning, every afternoon, and every night. Three little words, followed by four more, have come to mean more than an entire conversation. They bridge all gaps and disagreements, because we both know there is now a restricted number left.

Keys in hand, I open the door and blink(眨眼)in the early morning sun. Perfect.

65. The underlined word “half-heartedly” implies .

A. the mom is worried about her daughter’s mood

B. the mom believes her daughter slept well last night

C. the mom is too busy doing her housework a that time

D. the mom knows there is no improvement in her daughter’s health

66. Why doesn’t the girl want to eat the food Mom packs for her lunch?

A. Because she doesn’t like the smell of the food.

B. Because she is on a diet to lose some weight.

C. Because she’s tired of the same food every day.

D. Because eating the food makes her sick.

67. What is the main reason the girl keeps her secret?

A. She doesn’t want to die so soon.

B. She doesn’t want her mom to be sad.

C. She doesn’t want people to have pity on her.

D. She doesn’t want to lose her popularity at school.

68. Which of the following words can best describe the girl?

A. Considerate and positive.

B. Optimistic but mean.

C. Considerate but stubborn.

D. Optimistic and dependent.

69. What sentences can be appropriate for ① and ② ?

A. “See you, Mom.” ; “Have a good day. ”

B. “Take care, Mom.”; “You too, my angel.”

C. “I love you.” ; “I love you, too.”

D. “I’ll miss you.”; “I’ll miss you, too.”

70. What is the best title for the passage?

A. NORMAL

B. PERFECT

C. HOPEFUL

D. HEALTHY

第二卷(非选择题，共两大题，35 分)

第四部分:任务型阅读(共10小题: 每小题1分，满分10分)

请认真阅读下列短文，并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词。注意:每个空格只填1个单词。请将答案写在答题卡上相应题号的横线上。

Sorry seems to be the hardest word. So sang Elton John on one of his biggest 1970s hits—but not every public figure seems to find it so tough to let out that powerful five-letter word.

In recent months varieties of public figures, from politicians, to Hollywood actors and YouTube stars have all publicly expressed regrets.

But with floods of regrets on the airwaves, just how can we tell a forced apology from a heartfelt expression?

In its purest form, saying sorry should be an “act of regrets, a realization that something you have said or done has hurt someone and you want to repair it”, says psychologist Geraldine Joaquim.

Made early, a sincere apology can be hugely beneficial and can “relieve the tension and takes the wind out of an accuser’s sails”, she says.

A need to say sorry can arise in someone’s public life and equally at home with their family and friends but, whatever the environment, how well it is received depends on how personalized it feels.

From businesses, governments and organizations, a scripted response will fail to resonate(引起共鸣) as it will not convey empathy (同理心) and sympathy.

Whether online or in person, the timing and choice of language in an apology are decisive factors.

“It is important to show that you understand and sympathize,” says Martin Stone, of PR agency Tank, “It is vital that any business or individual making an apology understands the focus—is it sorry for the way it’s acted or is it sorry that the complainant feels the way they do?”

Performed apologies always have a sense of being “acted out”, and are often accompanied by too many theatrical gestures. If sincere, the person making the apology will be looking for listening clues to see if they are being understood, such as eye contact and facial expressions. They will provide “humbling (谦卑的) signals”, such as a lowered head, to indicate regrets.

It is also important to avoid irresponsible statements or promises that can’t be kept. “Don’t say that you’ll ensure that this will not happen again if you’re not confident it won’t. It could come back to bite you,” Stone explains.

Equally, the use of “but” can hugely change the tone of an apology.

As Stone points out. “I’m sorry but. . . It sounds like you are making excuses and aren’t actually taking any form of responsibility. It may be three letters but it can instantly make an apology seem hollow.”

第五部分: 书面表达(满分25分)

请认真阅读下面关于Summer Slide的漫画及相关文字，并按照要求用英语写一篇150 词左右的文章。

[写作内容]

1. 根据漫画，请用约30词谈谈什么是Summer Slide:

2. 结合图片信息谈谈漫画作者对Summer Slide 现象的态度和建议。

3. 你是否赞成漫画作者的观点，并说明理由。

[写作要求]

1. 写作过程中不能直接引用原文语句:

2. 作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称:

3. 不必写标题。

[评分标准]

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江苏省苏锡常镇四市2018届高三5月调研（二模）

英语试题答案

第一部分：听力（每小题1分，满分20分）

1-5 CAACB6-10 BCABB11-15 ACCAC16-20 BABCC

第二部分：英语知识运用

第一节 单项填空（每小题1分，满分15分）

21-25 ADCAB26-30 DCCDB31-35 ADACB

第二节 完形填空（每小题1分，满分20分）

36-40 BCBCC41-45 DDBDA46-50 CCDBA51-55 BBDAC

第三部分：阅读理解（每小题2分，满分30分）

56-57 C A58-60 CBC61-64 BCDA65-70 DDCACB

第四部分：任务型阅读（每小题1分，满分10分）

71. hard72. distinction73. made 74. unable75. extent/degree

76. When 77. Body78. acting 79. Responsible80. excuses

第五部分： 书面表达（满分25分）

Possible version1:

According to the caricature, summer slide refers to the academic loss to students who prefer playing to learning during summer holidays. The sharp decline in reading scores is an evident example.

Obviously, the author of the caricature is worried about the phenomenon. Readers, especially parents, are warned of their children’s “sliding down”. Students are therefore advised to do some reading every day.

From my perspective, it’s important not to fall into the pitfall of “summer slide”. Although vocations are meant for a rest to us students, it should not be at the expense of our study. We should respond to the author’s call to do daily reading. Anyway, abandoning ourselves in reading is actually another way of leisure. In addition, we’d better ask our parents to create an academic ground for us, like reading together with us, etc. With the joint efforts of both, the summer slide can surely be avoided.

Possible version2:

According to the caricature, summer slide refers to the academic loss to students who prefer playing to learning during summer holidays. The sharp decline in reading scores is an evident example.

Obviously, the author of the caricature is worried about the phenomenon. Readers, especially parents, are warned of their children’s “sliding down”. Students are therefore advised to do some reading every day.

Personally I don’t subscribe to the author’s idea. Although “summer slide” does exist, it doesn’t mean our holidays should be deprived of in such a name. Otherwise, what is the point of holidays? We students, and even parents, have long suffered from heavy burden of study. Taking a rest both physically and mentally is actually refreshing our mind for later improvement, which is in its nature a better way to avoid “summer slide”. Therefore, doing compulsory daily reading in summer holidays is nothing but a bad idea to me.

听力录音稿

Text 1

W: Hello, this is Jenny from Sony. I would like to book a conference room for the 29^th and 30^th next month.

M: OK, 35 pounds per day.

Text 2

W: Jack, why don’t you go to work by bike?
M: I used to, but the weather today is so nice, and I decide to walk to my company. It’s a good way to take exercise though I have to leave home an hour earlier than usual.

Text 3

M: I think I should give up playing tennis. I always lose.
W: Just because you lost? Is that the reason to quit?

Text 4

W: Excuse me, could you tell me where the nearest ATM is?

M: It’s next to the hospital over there. You can walk there just within 5 minutes.

Text 5

M: My girlfriend is like Google.

W: Because she knows everything?

M: No. Because she has everything I’m searching for.

Text 6

M: Good morning. This is Monterey Bay Inn. Can I help you?

W: Good morning. I’m calling to cancel my reservation.

M: OK. Can you tell me the dates for it?

W: They are… January 29th through February 1st.

M: Got it. Er…Would you like to book a room for another day? We have a special deal in March. If you book a room for two days, you can get the third day for free.

W: I see. I’ll consider it later.

M: Well, there will be two hundred and eighty dollars returned to you. Would you like me to put it back on your Visa?

W: Yes. Thanks a lot.

Text 7

W: Hi, Mike! Now that the midterms are over, some of us are planning to go boating this weekend. You want to come along?

M: Sounds great, but I’ve never done it before.

W: Oh, come on! None of the others have either except me. And this is our last chance to take a break before finals.

M: Yeah, what shall I have to bring then?

W: In fact, I wish we could take your car there. Mine’s in the repair shop again.

M: Oh, I see. It’s not me you want, it’s my car.

W: Don’t be silly. So what would you say?

M: Oh, why not!

W: Great! I’ll give you a call when I find out when everyone wants to leave on Friday.

M: OK!

Text 8

M: It’s a great art show, isn’t it? By the way, I’m Jim.

W: Yes, it’s successful. I’m Nancy. Nice to meet you.

M: Me too. Are you from France?

W: Actually, I was born in London, and I grew up in Paris. What about you?

M: Oh, I’m a local man in New York. I’m an art teacher in New York University. This art show is held by my students.

W: Really? Great! I’m a student majoring in piano performance in the same college. I’ll hold a piano party next Saturday night at the Silver Bar. Would you like to come?

M: I’d love to. Could I take my daughter with me? Besides painting, she is fond of piano as well.

W: Sure.

Text 9

W: Hello, Frank. Your roommate told me that I could find you here in the TV studio. Sure enough!

M: I was just taking a break. What’s up?

W: We’ll have a math test next Monday, so I thought you’d be studying for it and maybe I can study with you.

M: But I can’t believe you are coming to me. I mean you do know what I got on the last test, don’t you?

W: Yeah, I know. You told me, but I thought two heads might be better than one.

M: Well, that’s a nice idea. But I wish I knew the person in our class who got a hundred on the last test. She even didn’t miss any question, you know! Umm, was it Elizabeth?

W: Oh yeah, Elizabeth! She is a good friend of mine. I think she’d be a big help to us right now. Why don’t we give her a call?

M: What? At this hour? It’s already ten thirty. It’s too late.

W: But you know she owes me a big favor. Let’s at least give her a call and see what she says. Maybe going over some of the problems with us would also help her review the material.

M: You’re right. Anyway, it’s worth a try.

Text 10

Skin is very important for the body. It’s the body’s first front to fight diseases. It keeps out many harmful materials and also keeps all the things we need in our bodies. The skin helps control body temperature. It can help make the body cool when it gets too hot. And when a person gets too cold, blood passages in the skin become narrow, which helps to keep heat inside the body.

However, like other parts of the body, the skin can have problems. It’s very easy for teenagers to have certain skin problems on the face. Some people think eating chocolate or food with too much oil can cause skin problems. Others think that skin problems are caused by dirty skin or being nervous. However, experts tell us none of these causes skin problems. So what does? Doctors are not sure. Young people will not be happy about this fact—skin problems increase when boys and girls enter their teenage years.

There are several treatments for skin problems. Mild cases are generally treated with medicines that can be used directly on the skin. People with more serious skin problems may be given drugs to take by mouth. Or they might use other choices of treatments.