[外语类试卷]大学英语六级模拟试卷780及答案与解析.doc

1、大学英语六级模拟试卷 780及答案与解析 一、 Part I Writing (30 minutes) 1 Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic Students Union and Associations. You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below in Chinese: 1. 简述在大学里学生会和各种社团的现状 2参加学生会和各种社团对个人的有利之处

2、3你对参加学生会和社团活动的态度 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 questions 1-4, mark： Y (for YES) if the statement agrees with the information

3、 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. 2 Divorce For every 1,000 married couples in the UK, 13 end up divorced according to statistics. Divorce is often a complicated and

4、messy process, and throws up many pities. Divorce Issues Such painful issues as whether to sell your home, which parent will look after your children, and how it will affect any loans you may have, will all have to be resolved. And if you are divorcing your partner in Scotland rather than in England

5、 and Wales then another set of laws will apply. For many couples, obtaining a divorce has never been easier. The old-fashioned concept of establishing that one party is at fault has been committed to history and the important fact to establish now is that the relationship has “irreparably broken dow

6、n“. In Court or Online? It is even possible to divorce your partner online, allowing you to save on legal costsand according to online experts, this can save you about 700 from the average 800. However, this method is only suitable for very straight forward and uncontested divorces. Alternatively, y

7、ou can apply for divorce at a county court in England and Wales, but to do this, couples must have been married for at least a year. The first stage of divorce is obtaining what is known as a “Decree nisi(日后才生效的离婚判决书 )“. This is granted if the court is satisfied the marriage has “irreparably broken

8、down“, and this is proven by showing one of five things: adultery(通奸行为 );unreasonable behavior; desertion on the part of one partner for at least two years; that the couple have been separated for two years and both spouses agree to divorce; or that the couple have been separated for five years. You

9、r spouses “unreasonable behavior“ must be so intolerable that nobody could reasonably expect you to carry on living with him or her. It could include, for example, financial carelessness, drinking, gambling, or lack of emotional support. You cannot base your divorce on this if you then live together

10、 for a period of more than six months afterwards. This rule also applies to desertion, and the discovery that adultery has taken place. The second and final stage is obtaining a “Decree absolute(绝对判决 )“. The divorce can be stopped at any time until this is granted, so it is advisable to sort out all

11、 the financial and practical details first. Using a Divorce Lawyer If as in the vast majority of cases, your relationship is complicated, it is advisable to seek legal advice from a famous family law advisor, who will be able to properly advise you about your rights and responsibilities. If you are

12、unsure how to go about choosing a lawyer then it might be a good idea to consult the Law Society or the Family Law Solicitors Association, who keep a list of qualified lawyers. Alternatively visit the Citizens Advice Bureau who has a great deal of information regarding such matters. What Are the Alt

13、ernatives? Negotiation is a voluntary service that allows you and your partner to meet with a trained and impartial negotiator to clarify the issues, discuss the available options, and reach decisions acceptable to you both. While the negotiator will manage the process of negotiation, he or she is n

14、ot there to promote either persons interests. The decisions are finally yours. You will still require the services of a lawyer to put your decisions on property or financial matters into legal form. The government is keen for people to attend negotiation, and the number of people offering this servi

15、ce has vastly increased in the last few years. You may be required to attend negotiation meetings if your divorce is funded by legal aid. For more information visit our feature on Negotiation. What About the Children? Divorce can be especially confusing for children, who are likely to feel confused

16、by events and may even blame themselves for their parents splitting up. So it is important to minimize the injury suffered where possible. Both parents may consider they know best, but if you are having problems sorting out arrangements for your children, such as who they live with and how often the

17、 other Spouse can visit them, then it is a good idea to attend negotiation to help you reach sensible and fair decisions. As a last resort, it may be necessary to go to court to apply for custody and access. If you disagree with how your ex-spouse is bringing up your children then there are other le

18、gal options available. You can apply for a court order to stop them pursuing a particular action, or ask the court to decide the best interests of the child regarding a particular issue, such as religious instruction or medical care. Divorce in Scotland If your permanent home is in Scotland or if yo

19、u were resident there for at least a year before divorce proceedings began, then you can apply for divorce there. There is no time limit to bringing a divorce, and it will be granted as long as you can prove the relationship has broken down. Proving the relationship has broken down can be as a resul

20、t of one of five things, these are: adultery, unreasonable behavior, desertion of two or more years, non-cohabitation for two years if your spouse consents to the divorce, and non-cohabitation for five years if your spouse does not consent. Adultery cannot be the basis of divorce if you resumed marr

21、ied life for more than three months after it happened. This is known as forgiving the adultery. Unreasonable behavior includes such things as financial irresponsibility, violence, and ignoring your spouses emotional and sexual needs. Divorces are heard in the judicial offers court and take immediate

22、 effect. There are two types of procedure: ordinary and simplified(sometimes referred to as a “DIY“ divorce). “DIY divorces can be obtained by filling out a form available from a Citizens Advice Bureau or the courts, and these forms include a written declaration, which must be sworn before a witness

23、 publicly(most lawyers are such persons) or a justice of the peace. This type of divorce takes about two months. They are only available to couples claiming non-cohabitation for two or five years, who have no children, where no financial claims are being made and no other legal proceedings affecting

24、 the marriage are waiting to be heard, and where neither spouse is suffering from a mental disorder. 2 Compared with England and Wales, Scotland has another set of laws applied to divorce issues. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 3 A couple may get divorced if they can testify that their relationship has broken

25、 down irreparably. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 4 Many family law advisors offer legal advice for couples in divorce issues with a comparatively low fee. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 5 Your divorce application can be accepted if you make it in half a year after you find any adultery of your spouse. （ A） Y （ B） N

26、（ C） NG 6 In the case of negotiating divorce, a negotiator is asked to conform to the principle of _. 7 When parents separate, it is advisable for them to reach sensible and fair decisions to reduce the childrens injury at _ degree. 8 Even when you lose the custody, you can still apply for _ to your

27、 children. 9 In Scotland, even if your spouse does not agree on your idea of divorce, _ may grant you the right to divorce. 10 In Scotland, your divorce application can be accepted if you make it in _ after you find any adultery of your spouse but still live together with him. 11 A “DIY“ divorce may

28、 take effect in _ after the simple procedure. Section A Directions: In this section, you will 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 onc

29、e. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A, B, C and D, and decide which is the best answer. （ A） Husband mad wife. （ B） Doctor and nurse. （ C） Sales clerk and customer. （ D） Airline agent and customer. （ A） Hes a secretary. （ B） Hes a nov

30、elist. （ C） Hes a newspaperman. （ D） Hes a worker. （ A） On a mountain path. （ B） In a supermarket. （ C） On a mad. （ D） In a railway, station. （ A） Monday morning （ B） Monday afternoon. （ C） Wednesday morning. （ D） Friday afternoon. （ A） To encourage them. （ B） To stop them immediately. （ C） To give

31、some explanation. （ D） To leave them alone. （ A） She has bad study habits. （ B） She sleeps too much. （ C） She wakes up late. （ D） Shes an excellent student （ A） 4 hours. （ B） 6 hours. （ C） 12 hours. （ D） 18 hours. （ A） How primitive people used flags. （ B） What the ancient means of communication was

32、. （ C） Why the torch towers were built. （ D） How the Great Wall came into being. （ A） Get a ride home with Nancy. （ B） Go to the store before it closes. （ C） Find a place to live. （ D） Carry his groceries home. （ A） He didnt expect to buy a lot. （ B） He had only one bag of groceries. （ C） The superm

33、arket is just down the block. （ D） He thought hed get a ride with the Smiths. （ A） They are paying for his education. （ B） They invited him to their party. （ C） They took him on a vacation with them. （ D） They let him live with them for free. （ A） An insurance package for foreign companies. （ B） Ins

34、urance plans designed for foreign employees. （ C） A position in his company that she may apply for. （ D） Products manufactured by one of his friends. （ A） To show her the plans and explain in detail. （ B） To demonstrate how to use the products. （ C） To know her better before hiring her. （ D） To prov

35、ide better after-sale service. （ A） The products will be on-trial. （ B） The service will be permanent. （ C） The meeting wont last long. （ D） The position will be secured. （ A） Doubtful. （ B） Negative. （ C） Positive. （ D） Favorable. Section B Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passage

36、s. At the 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 cant afford the expense on broadband. （ B） They can use broadband

37、 freely in their offices. （ C） They just dont want to have broadband. （ D） They dont have access to broadband. （ A） Drive to someplace where it can offer wireless signal. （ B） Resort to their friends and colleagues. （ C） Go to local library to read books to kill time. （ D） Drive to the market to buy

38、 a Wireless Lan Card. （ A） Lots of work needs to be done to provide broadband service in rural America. （ B） The broadband is of great benefits to people. （ C） The lack of web access makes Americans at a disadvantage. （ D） The people in rural areas have rights to use broadband. （ A） He trained as an

39、 electronics engineer. （ B） He trained as a mechanical engineer. （ C） He trained as a communication engineer. （ D） He trained as a nuclear engineer. （ A） Fishing and hunting. （ B） He began to show great interest in natural beauty. （ C） Nuclear science. （ D） Amateur radio. （ A） An old friend of his.

40、（ B） His elder brother. （ C） His younger brother. （ D） His younger son. （ A） They are leading in the game. （ B） The score is really close. （ C） The Dream Team is way behind. （ D） They win the game. （ A） Its made up of professional athletes. （ B） Its made up of college players. （ C） Its made up of bo

41、th professional and college players. （ D） Its made up of young athletes. （ A） He was injured in a fight and had to leave the game. （ B） He fought with another player. （ C） He got in a fight with a fan and was thrown out of the game. （ D） He led his team to success. （ A） They drank a special beverage

42、 made from Japanese herbs. （ B） They had uncooked fish the night before the game. （ C） They had a massage from head to foot to relax their muscles. （ D） Some players were injured before the game. Section C Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for

43、 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 36 to 43 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missing informati

44、on. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the 36 They may appear to be marvels of modern science. But the ideas that led to the wonders of satellite 【 B1】 _, organ transplant and cosmetic surgery are not quite as recent as some might think, for 350 ye

45、ars ago, Robert Boyle, a natural【 B2】 _ and founder of modern chemistry, put pen to paper to【 B3】 _a wish-list of what he hoped science would one day achieve. His wish list covers real scientific developments that 【 B4】 _the entirety of the next four centuries from the arrival of the coffee house, t

46、o the【 B5】 _ of air travel right through to the developments in【 B6】 _agriculture. It is thought the list was penned by an assistant with Boyle, a leading intellectual figure of the age, 【 B7】 _his hopes for the future. The result is a list of 24 aspirations, which would have been widely discussed w

47、ith his scientific【 B8】 _but would doubtless have seemed outlandish (奇异的 ) dreams to the 17th century man on the street. Boyles first “wish“ was the “Prolongation (延伸 ) of Life.“【 B9】 _, his first wish was certainly achieved. And it remains a hot topic for scientists today. Next he pondered on the “

48、Recovery of Youth, or at least some of the Marks of it, as new Teeth, new Hair coloured as in youth.“ Did he realize that four centuries later【 B10】 _? Other wishes cover key developments in engineering and chemistry, as well as medicine.【 B11】 _. 37 【 B1】 38 【 B2】 39 【 B3】 40 【 B4】 41 【 B5】 42 【 B6

49、】 43 【 B7】 44 【 B8】 45 【 B9】 46 【 B10】 47 【 B11】 Section A Directions: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item with a single line through th