[外语类试卷]大学英语六级模拟试卷644及答案与解析.doc

1、大学英语六级模拟试卷 644及答案与解析 一、 Part I Writing (30 minutes) 1 Campus Safety 1校园安全十分重要 2因此，学校应当 3我们自己应当 二、 Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) (15 minutes) Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions attached to the passage. For

2、 questions 1-4, mark： Y (for YES) if the statement agrees with the information given in the passage; N (for NO) if the statement contradicts the information given in the passage; NG (for NOT GIVEN) if the information is not given in the passage. 1 Earthquake Preparedness One of the most frightening

3、and destructive phenomena of nature is a severe earthquake and its terrible aftereffects. Earthquakes strike suddenly, violently, and without warning at any time of the day or night. If an earthquake occurs in a populated area, it may cause many deaths and injuries and extensive property damage. Ide

4、ntifying potential hazards ahead of time and advance planning can reduce the dangers of serious injury or loss of life from an earthquake. What to Do Before an Earthquake Check for Hazards in the Home Fasten shelves securely to walls. Place large or heavy objects on lower shelves. Store breakable it

5、ems such as bottled foods, glass, and china in low, closed cabinets with latches. Hang heavy items such as pictures and mirrors away from beds, couches, and anywhere people sit. Brace overhead light fixtures. Repair defective electrical wiring and leaky gas connections. These are potential fire risk

6、s. Secure a water heater by strapping it to the wall studs (螺栓 ) and bolting it to the floor. Repair any deep cracks in ceilings or foundations. Get expert advice if there are signs of structural defects. Store weed killers, pesticides, and flammable products securely in closed cabinets with latches

7、 and on bottom shelves. Identify Safe Places Indoors and Outdoors Under sturdy furniture such as a heavy desk or table. Against an inside wall. Away from where glass could shatter around windows, mirrors, pictures, or where heavy bookcases or other heavy furniture could fall over. In the open, away

8、from buildings, trees, telephone and electrical lines, overpasses, or elevated expressways. Educate Yourself and Family Members Contact your local emergency management office or American Red Cross chapter for more information on earthquakes. Also read the “How-to Series“ for information on how to pr

9、otect your property from earthquakes. Teach children how and when to call 911, police, or fire department and which radio station to tune to for emergency information. Teach all family members how and when to turn off gas, electricity, and water. Have Disaster Supplies on Hand Flashlight and extra b

10、atteries. Portable battery-operated radio and extra batteries. First aid kit and manual. Emergency food and water. Nonelectric can opener. Essential medicines. Cash and credit cards. Sturdy shoes. Develop an Emergency Communication Plan In case family members are separated from one another during an

11、 earthquake (a real possibility during the day when adults are at work and children are at school), develop a plan for reuniting after the disaster. Ask an out-of-state relative or friend to serve as the “family contact“. After a disaster, its often easier to call long distance. Make sure everyone i

12、n the family knows the name, address, and phone number of the contact person. Help Your Community Get Ready Publish a special section in your local newspaper with emergency information on earthquakes. Localize the information by priming the phone numbers of local emergency services offices, the Amer

13、ican Red Cross, and hospitals. Conduct a week-long series on locating hazards in the home. Work with local emergency services and American Red Cross officials to prepare special reports for people with mobility impairments on what to do during an earthquake. Provide tips on conducting earthquake dri

14、lls in the home. Interview representatives of the gas, electric, and water companies about shutting off utilities. Work together in your community to apply your knowledge to building codes, retrofitting programs, hazard hunts, and neighborhood and family emergency plans. What to Do During an Earthqu

15、ake Stay as safe as possible during an earthquake. Be aware that some earthquakes are actually foreshocks and a larger earthquake might occur. Minimize your movements to a few steps to a nearby safe place and stay indoors until the shaking has stopped and you are sure exiting is safe. If Indoors Dro

16、p to the ground; take cover by getting under a sturdy table or other piece of furniture; and hold on until the shaking stops. If there isnt a table or desk near you, cover your face and head with your arms and crouch in an inside corner of the building. Stay away from glass, windows, outside doors a

17、nd walls, and anything that could fall, such as lighting fixtures or furniture. Stay in bed if you are there when the earthquake strikes. Hold on and protect your head with a pillow, unless you are under a heavy light fixture that could fall. In that case, move to the nearest safe place. Use a doorw

18、ay for shelter only if it is in close proximity to you and if you know it is a strongly supported doorway. Stay inside until shaking stops and it is safe to go outside. Research has shown that most injuries occur when people inside buildings attempt to move to a different location inside the buildin

19、g or try to leave. Be aware that the electricity may go out or the sprinkler (洒水装置之 ) systems or fire alarms may mm on. Do not use the elevators. If Outdoors Move away from buildings, streetlights, and utility wires. Once in the open, stay there until the shaking stops. The greatest danger exists di

20、rectly outside buildings, at exits, and alongside exterior walls. Ground movement during an earthquake is seldom the direct cause of death or injury. Most earthquake-related casualties result from collapsing walls, flying glass, and falling objects. If in a Moving Vehicle Stop as quickly as safety p

21、ermits and stay in the vehicle. Avoid stopping near or under buildings, trees, overpasses, and utility wires. Proceed cautiously once the earthquake has stopped. Avoid roads, bridges, or ramps that might have been damaged by the earthquake. If Trapped Under Debris Do not light a match. It may cause

22、explosion. Do not move about or kick up dust. Cover your mouth with a handkerchief or clothing. Tap on a pipe or wall so rescuers can locate you. Use a whistle if one is available. Shout only as a last resort. Shouting can cause you to inhale dangerous amounts of dust. What to Do After an Earthquake

23、 Expect aftershocks. These secondary shockwaves are usually less violent than the main quake but can be strong enough to do additional damage to weakened structures and can occur in the first hours, days, weeks, or even months after the quake. Stay away from damaged areas. Stay away unless your assi

24、stance has been specifically requested by police, fire, or relief organizations. Return home only when authorities say it is safe. Be aware of possible tsunamis (海啸 ) if you live in coastal areas. These are also known as seismic sea waves (mistakenly called “tidal waves“). When local authorities iss

25、ue a tsunami warning, assume that a series of dangerous waves is on the way. Stay away from the beach. Help injured or trapped persons. Remember to help your neighbors who may require special assistance such as infants, the elderly, and people with disabilities. Give first aid where appropriate. Do

26、not move seriously injured persons unless they are in immediate danger of further injury. Call for help. Clean up spilled medicines, bleaches, gasoline or other flammable liquids immediately. Leave the area if you smell gas or fumes from other chemicals. Inspect the entire length of chimneys for dam

27、age. Unnoticed damage could lead to a fire. Inspect utilities. o Check for gas leaks. If you smell gas or hear blowing or hissing noise, open a window and quickly leave the building. Turn off the gas at the outside main valve (管道 ) if you can and call the gas company from a neighbors home. If you tu

28、rn off the gas for any reason, it must be turned back on by a professional. o Look for electrical system damage. If you see sparks or broken or frayed wires, or if you smell hot insulation, turn off the electricity at the main fuse box (保险盒 ) or circuit breaker. If you have to step in water to get t

29、o the fuse box or circuit breaker, call an electrician first for advice. o Check for sewage and water lines damage. If you suspect sewage lines are damaged, avoid using the toilets and call a plumber. If water pipes are damaged, contact the water company and avoid using water from the tap. You can o

30、btain safe water by melting ice cubes. 2 Comparatively speaking, earthquakes are more destructive than any other form of natural disaster. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 3 Identifying potential hazards ahead of time can reduce the dangers of serious injury or loss of life from an earthquake. （ A） Y （ B） N （

31、C） NG 4 During an earthquake, to take an elevator is the fastest way to run away from a falling building. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 5 As soon as the earthquake ended, people can go back home immediately. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 6 Before an earthquake, people should repair defective electrical wiring and l

32、eaky gas connections as these are potential_. 7 People should know that some earthquakes are actually_and a larger earthquake might occur. 8 The direct cause of most earthquake-related deaths or injuries is seldom ground movement, but_, flying glass and falling objects. 9 If trapped under debris, it

33、 is dangerous to light a match as it may cause_. 10 Those who live in coastal areas should be aware of possible_after an earthquake. 11 After an earthquake, if you see sparks or broken or frayed wires, or if you smell hot insulation, you should look for_. Section A Directions: In this section, you w

34、ill hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four cho

35、ices marked A, B, C and D, and decide which is the best answer. （ A） He doesnt usually get up at 7:00. （ B） He doesnt know the way to the theater. （ C） He wants to go early to avoid a traffic jam. （ D） He leaves the theater before the movie is over. （ A） He took photos in a photographers studio. （ B

36、） The photos are cheaper in the post office. （ C） He took one picture of himself in the library. （ D） The library, has a photographers studio. （ A） Its a way to make friends. （ B） It makes her restless. （ C） Its a waste of time. （ D） It helps relieve stress. （ A） Shes upset that she missed the telev

37、ision program. （ B） She doesnt think the television program was funny. （ C） She doesnt like talking about television programs. （ D） She watched the television program at a friends house. （ A） The man is not suitable for the position. （ B） The job has been given to someone else. （ C） She hadnt receiv

38、ed the mans application. （ D） Theres no vacancy for teaching assistant. （ A） In San Francisco. （ B） At an airport. （ C） At a travel agency. （ D） In a post office. （ A） Pierre is their new teacher. （ B） They like Marie better than Pierre. （ C） They think the class is very boring. （ D） Marie is their

39、last term teacher. （ A） To find a word in the dictionary. （ B） To tell him the alphabet. （ C） To teach him written English. （ D） To buy a dictionary for him. （ A） Two. （ B） Thirty. （ C） Thirty-two. （ D） Three. （ A） The part in films. （ B） The part on the stage. （ C） The part on television. （ D） The

40、part in advertisement. （ A） Playing a long run of three years. （ B） Making a play for television. （ C） Playing a part in the film. （ D） Playing a part in the advertisement. （ A） She went sailing with the man. （ B） She waited long to get a signature. （ C） She applied for a new-open lesson. （ D） She l

41、earned in a long distance. （ A） Child caring. （ B） Education. （ C） Computering. （ D） Psychology. （ A） Its a new thing and people would like to try it out. （ B） They have less time to attend traditional classes. （ C） It would save a lot of money for the students. （ D） Televised lessons are much easie

42、r to understand. （ A） The students will never meet their professor. （ B） Therere no assignments or exams for the course. （ C） Contact by telephone is essential in the course. （ D） The televised lesson is showed only once. Section B Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the

43、end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D. （ A） They didnt care. （ B） They hated it. （ C） They loved it. （ D） They have mixed fe

44、elings. （ A） Not enough maintenance. （ B） People didnt care. （ C） A lack of regulations over visitors. （ D） Bad construction. （ A） It was more respected. （ B） It was used by more people. （ C） It was vandalized by tourists. （ D） It quickly deteriorated again after Lincolns death. （ A） To encourage bi

45、cycling in and around central London. （ B） To make full use of the docking stations in London. （ C） To build an environmentally friendly city. （ D） To solve the problem of traffic congestion. （ A） No fee is charged to participate in the scheme. （ B） No registration is needed to get a key. （ C） Fee i

46、s charged according to the length of time. （ D） It is launched by the Premier of Britain. （ A） Ask users to sign up for the scheme. （ B） Have more docking stations in place. （ C） Lower the price it costs to hire the bicycles. （ D） Give up charges as a gesture of goodwill. （ A） Spend some time with p

47、eople who you love. （ B） Say “I lore you“ to people you love. （ C） Show love to people you love by buying flower. （ D） Help people who you love. （ A） It was hard to achieve. （ B） It went against what they have been taught. （ C） It was beyond their capability. （ D） It went against their instinct. （ A

48、） He hadnt talked with his father for five years. （ B） He hadnt met his father for five years. （ C） He had been quarreling with his father for five years. （ D） He had some financial problem with his father. （ A） The students attended class twice a week. （ B） Men were quite active during the classes.

49、 （ C） Dennis and James were great friends, （ D） The teacher was not supposed to assign homework. Section C Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from