[外语类试卷]大学英语六级模拟试卷604（无答案）.doc

1、大学英语六级模拟试卷 604（无答案）一、Part I Writing (30 minutes)1 1. 目前，国久“ 汉语热”持续升温2. 出现这种现象的主要原因3. “汉语热”给我的启示On Foreigners Learning Chinese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

2、attached to the passage. For 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 Party Random ThoughtsLast ni

3、ght, pressured by wdl4ntentioned friends, for the first time in months, I came out of writers seclusion and attended a cocktail party which is another word for a social gathering. So there I was, trapped in a crowded mom, people milling (乱转) all around me, each with a drink in hand, chitchatting whi

4、le the waiters skillfully negotiated their way through the bustle with trays of colorful beverages and fancy hors doeuvres (小菜). It was definitely party time! Yet, instead of losing myself to the convivial (欢乐的) surroundings of food, drink and conversations, I found myself retreating back into my he

5、ad all the way to China where the subject of American sociality is of great interest. In China, many of my students are curious about how Americans party and have a good time, “What do you do? Sing and dance? To what kind of music? Whats American party talk? How do you dress and act at a party? How

6、about food? What do you eat?“Every year without fail, students ask their foreign teachers to dedicate a full class to this fascinating topic. Of course, one would think that a subject as interesting and entertaining as such would make for an excellent lesson plan, a rich source of discussions. But t

7、o my surprise, many teachers run into roadblocks (障碍) when generating this particular lesson plan. “Michelle, Michelle! I have to teach a class on American parties. And I only have, hmm, five things to say about it. And that Ill talk about five minutes. What am I supposed to do after that?“ They cry

8、. “Wall, tell me what those five things are,“ I ask. “Arrive late, talk, eat, drink and have a blast.“ They blurt out. It is true that the five steps listed above encompass much of the goings-on at American social gatherings. Of course, during parties for special occasions such as birthdays, holiday

9、s, weddings, baby showers, anniversaries, graduations, etc. , there are additional ceremonies such as cake cutting, gift opening, dancing, toasting, game-playing, etc. But regardless, the fundamentals of a typical American soiree (社交晚会) are good company, good food and drinks, and good times. Sounds

10、simply, doesnt it? But if you were to look deeper and think further, youll realize that theres far more to these steps than meets the eyes.Fashionably LateIt is a major faux pas (social embarrassment) to arrive at a party early or even on time. Therefore, with the exception of the hosts, you never w

11、ant to be the first person present at a social function. Why? Because people fear that others may think that they have no life or nothing better to do than waiting for a party to start. Many Americans try to project an image of business which, whether true or not, has a positive correlation with suc

12、cess. So by arriving late, you are saying, “I lead a full life and its exciting and productive.“ Therefore, an 8 oclock party customarily doesnt really start until maybe 9 oclock as everyone wants to be thought of as a busy and important person with lots to do. In other words, a party is one of thos

13、e rare occasions where your punctuality can actually hurt you. Strange, isnt it? Anyhow, remember, be fashionably late.Small TalkOne way of gauging the success of a party is by the noise meter. The louder the party is, the more happening it is, and the more fun people are having. Then you stop to wo

14、nder, if its .so noisy, how can people really hear each other and have great, engaging conversations? The truth is, they dont. They engaged in small talk, which is another word for casual, trivial conversations. They chew the fat, shoot the breeze and swap anecdotes about random- subjects: work, fam

15、ily, news, weather, hobbies, etc. Because the surrounding noise and activities often sidetrack people, its difficult to get personal or discuss any one topic at length or in depth. The point is to have fun, not to get serious.However, keep in mind that since people tend to be in good moods and spiri

16、t when attending a social function, parties often provide an excellent environment for making new friends and establishing valuable business contacts. In fact, in many professions, important business transactions am initiated at a social event. People meet, have a nice chat, exchange information and

17、 make a good impression. Sometimes thats all it takes to begin a long-lasting friendship or business association. ,So never underestimate the power of small talk.Food for FunWith the exception of dinner parties where a full meal is served, most parties offer finger food-food that you pick up with yo

18、ur fingers. (So dont worry, it is not impolite to eat with your hands at parties.) Some of the classic party foods are cheese and crackers, crudites (vegetables and dip), fruits, shrimp toasts, Swiss meatballs, mini-sandwiches, shrimp cocktail, etc. And believe it or not, Asian foods are now in fash

19、ion. Mini egg rolls, California sushi rolls and various dim sum dishes always add an exotic flair to a party. And the Americans love it.Anyhow, party foods are meant to be eaten as a meal. They are simply delicious accents to the party and eaten to absorb all that alcohol youre about to consume. So

20、dont pile too much food on your plate. Remember, you can always get refills. And one more thing, dont talk with your mouth full. Its rude.Drink and Be MerryHeres a frequently used party acronym, BYOB: bring your own bottle. Alcohol plays a big part in most American parties. To relax, unwind and enjo

21、y themselves, people drink in a party. Anyhow thats the way it should be. Unfortunately its not always the case and sometimes you sense the unspoken pressure to join the crowd. As a result, you feel out of place without a beverage in your hand. I even notice from observation that frequently the firs

22、t thing people do upon arriving at a party is to hit the bar, kick off the night with a few drinks. Sometimes, there are even those, mostly young, who go to parties for the sole purpose of getting drunk, trashed, plastered, totaled. Not a smart thing to do since we all know the effect alcohol can ha

23、ve on us. (People tend to talk loudly when theyre intoxicated which might explain why its so loud at parties.) In America, theres definitely a negative association between drinking and partying. If you lose control of your drinking, you lose control of your partying, and vice versa. As a result, dru

24、nks not only make a fool of themselves but their drunken behavior could endanger their safety and the safety of others. I suppose as with most things, moderation is the key.Party HeartyAt the end of day, the objective of attending a party is to have an unadulterated good time. A blast! And how do yo

25、u do that? You get in the spirit, go with the flow (but never do something you are uncomfortable with) and try not to be a party pooper (someone who spoils other peoples fun). If you have fun at parties, you are probably fun to have at parties. As a result, people who are more likely to invite you t

26、o their parties in the future.As my mind wandered back to the party, I realized that I was standing alone, my stomach growling, my hands empty of a drink. I was being a total party pooper. So I quickly grabbed a drink from the bar and snatched some of the delicious party food that waiter was bringin

27、g by. With a smile, I rejoined my friends. That night, we talked, we drank, we ate. We had ourselves a great time.2 The reason why the author attended a cocktail party last night is because he _.（A）hoped to walk out of writers seclusion（B） would like to know the customs of parties（C） wanted to join

28、in a social gathering（D）was persuaded by kind friends3 Although people think American party makes a rich source for discussions, many teachers _.（A）produce lesson plans with case（B） produce lesson plans with difficulties（C） dedicate a full class to this fascinating topic（D）make excellent lesson plan

29、s4 If you arrive early in an American party, how will other people think of you?（A）You are punctual and polite.（B） You are a busy and important person with lots to do.（C） You have no life of your own.（D）You are leading an exciting and productive life.5 The success of a party sometimes depends on _.（

30、A）how much fun people are having（B） whether it is loud or not（C） whether parties provide an excellent environment（D）whether people are in good moods and spirits6 Why the power of small talk should never be underestimated?（A）Because people may begin a long lasting friendship or business association.（

31、B） Because people may have a nice chat.（C） Because people may exchange information.（D）All above.7 Most parties offer finger ford, but _.（A）only Americans love it.（B） it is impolite to eat with your hands at parties（C） there are some exceptions（D）you cant always get refills8 What kind of food are ver

32、y popular nowadays in American parties?（A）Asian Foods.（B） Various dim sum dishes.（C） Swiss meatballs.（D）California sushi rolls.9 People drink in a party in order to _. 10 Those drunk at parties not only spoil their image but their drunken behavior could endanger _. 11 There is a higher probability f

33、or people to invite you to their parties in the future if you _ at parties. Section ADirections: 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 ques

34、tions will be spoken only once. 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）Camp in the mountains.（B） Stay at his own house.（C） Write to his girlfriend.（D）Hold his uncles mails.（A）He doesnt u

35、nderstand his staff.（B） His computer doesnt work properly.（C） He doesnt know how to apply computer theory.（D）He is trouble to add the figures.（A）Cowardly.（B） Anxious.（C） Lazy.（D）Courageous.（A）She made a reservation for the 9:00 flight.（B） She changed the reservation.（C） She found they were late for

36、the 8:00 flight.（D）She misunderstood the man.（A）He couldnt make any sense out of his course.（B） He hasnt taken more than one philosophy course.（C） He is a philosophy major.（D）He haspt taken any philosophy course in that department.（A）A dentist.（B） A cook.（C） A dietician.（D）A twirler.（A）Go for a swim

37、.（B） Make better use of time.（C） Follow the official procedure.（D）Watch television.（A）She doubts he makes much money now.（B） Shes surprised that he chose that company.（C） She doesnt know when her classes started.（D）She wonders why hes kept his job.（A）He hiked along the Colorado River.（B） He explored

38、 the Colorado River.（C） He camped along the Colorado River.（D）He visited the Colorado city.（A）Because they want to sell canteens.（B） Because they want to educate the tourists about park conditions.（C） Because the tourists may get sick or die from dehydration.（D）Because the tourists may get lost.（A）B

39、ecame she had too many things with her.（B） Because she was sick.（C） Because she was quite lazy.（D）Because she didnt want to get sick at high altitudes.（A）Judging peoples behavior.（B） Common causes of anger.（C） Changing peoples attitudes.（D）The effects of negative behavior.（A）When theyre unable to co

40、ntrol the persons behavior.（B） When the causes of the behavior are obvious.（C） When the consequences of the behavior are unpleasant.（D）When the behavior is expected.（A）Their behavior should be attributed to factors beyond their control.（B） Their behavior should be attributed to internal factors.（C）

41、Their behavior should be attributed to external factors.（D）Their behavior should be attributed to others.（A）We should blame external factors.（B） We should blame internal factors.（C） We should blame others.（D）We neednt blame ourselves.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passag

42、es. 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）The government wants to show more concern for the health of the people.（

43、B） The government needs to import more goods from abroad.（C） The Japanese have been working too hard.（D）The Japanese hope to change the western prejudice.（A）The shorter hours they work, the higher pay they can enjoy.（B） The more they work, the less leisure they can enjoy.（C） The shorter hours they w

44、ork, the less pay they can get.（D）The greater pressure they bear, the unhappier they can be.（A）Small companies.（B） Industrialists.（C） Trade unions.（D）The younger generation（A）To develop a savings plan.（B） To set up a bank account.（C） To set clear investing goals.（D）To work out the budget.（A）A wide s

45、election of investments.（B） A limited range of stocks.（C） A group of low risk bonds and cash.（D）A variety of funds.（A）Because the market has both up and down years.（B） Because you can get bigger guaranteed returns.（C） Because 30% returns can be achieved with the right stocks.（D）Because you have to w

46、eather the storm.（A）William Shakespeare.（B） William Caxton.（C） People in the first British colonies in America.（D）The native people in America.（A）1476.（B） 1500s.（C） 1600s.（D）1607.（A）In the 14th century.（B） During the 1500s.（C） Nine years before Shakespeare died.（D）Nine years after Shakespeare died.（

47、A）British English.（B） Adding of foreign words.（C） Borrowing from American Indian words.（D）Coined by the first British colonists in America.Section CDirections: 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 gener

48、al 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 information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words y

49、ou have just heard or write down the 36 Singapore is one of the world s smallest countries but it is also one of the most successful countries. Its economic growth has 【B1】 _8.9 percent for the past 30 years. It is the world s second-busiest seaport and third-largest oil 【B2】_ centre.It prospers as a 【B3 】_financial centre, a major 【B4 】_manufacturer and a huge 【B5 】_ for tourists 6 million in 1994. Foreign 【B6】_ total more than $ 56 bi