1、大学英语六级改革适用（听力）模拟试卷 276及答案与解析 Section A （ A） Doubtful. （ B） Supportive. （ C） Indifferent. （ D） Objective. （ A） It can reduce the risk of heart disease. （ B） It can improve the effect of exercise. （ C） It can make us feel happy. （ D） It can cure some mental diseases. （ A） By collecting information fro
2、m the Internet. （ B） By assessing ten different studies involving many participants. （ C） By doing outdoor activities such as climbing and swimming. （ D） By organizing many participants listening to different types of music. （ A） Outdoor activities can cure many deadly diseases. （ B） People with men
3、tal diseases benefit most from outdoor exercise. （ C） Healthy people neednt do much outdoor exercise. （ D） A natural setting is very important to peoples health. （ A） She doesnt know how to prepare a speech. （ B） She cant perform well as prepared. （ C） She doesnt know where to put her draft. （ D） Sh
4、e lacks experience in making speeches. （ A） Preparing a speech well in advance. （ B） Ignoring the audiences reaction. （ C） Being confident on the platform. （ D） Learning the main idea by heart. （ A） He has presented his speech many times. （ B） The topic is quite familiar to him. （ C） He knows how to
5、 compose a speech. （ D） His classmates are familiar with his speech. （ A） How to compose the speech with a reasonable clue. （ B） How to keep relaxed. （ C） How to become confident. （ D） How to write the outline of the speech. Section B （ A） It has open doors at the back. （ B） It can avoid the traffic
6、 jam above ground. （ C） It is red with double-deckers. （ D） It requires a travel card. （ A） It is a kind of bendy bus. （ B） It has a history of 100 years. （ C） It has already been out of service. （ D） It has many open doors. （ A） Buy a one-day travel card. （ B） Rent a bicycle. （ C） Take trams. （ D）
7、Take a taxi. （ A） His background. （ B） His property. （ C） His belief. （ D） His talent. （ A） The proof of the pudding is in the eating. （ B） Roman wasnt built in a day. （ C） Small beginnings can lead to large outcomes. （ D） No pains, no gains. （ A） He has a good memory. （ B） He believes everybody sho
8、uld be respected. （ C） His boss requires him to do so. （ D） He gets a name list of the employees. （ A） Mr. Lee. （ B） His coach. （ C） Himself. （ D） His mother. Section C （ A） She is the coordinator between the students and the department. （ B） She is in charge of the department. （ C） She gives most o
9、f the lectures in the department. （ D） She is the school counsellor for the students. （ A） Architecture. （ B） Law. （ C） Arts and Social Sciences. （ D） Science and Technology. （ A） There are three divisional heads below the dean of a faculty. （ B） The departments of the same division offer same degre
10、es. （ C） Each division has two divisional heads. （ D） The departments only have lecturers who teach the subjects. （ A） They dont understand the lecturers instructions. （ B） They cant earn enough credits. （ C） They dont like their majors. （ D） They cant meet a deadline for an essay. （ A） Nicotine can
11、 fight the sleepy feeling caused by alcohol. （ B） Nicotine is addictive so that people grow dependent on cigarettes. （ C） Nicotine combined with alcohol can make people feel great. （ D） Nicotine can prevent them from drinking excessively. （ A） Movement. （ B） Learning. （ C） Imagination. （ D） Logical
12、thinking. （ A） It will reduce the number of people who die from alcohol use. （ B） It sheds light on the functions of humans brain. （ C） It may help people quit drinking and smoking. （ D） It may decrease the occurrence of diseases caused by alcohol and nicotine. （ A） It is better for conceptual infor
13、mation. （ B） It is better for cognitive information. （ C） It is better for deductive thinking. （ D） It is better for short-term memory. （ A） It will waste your time. （ B） It will distract your attention. （ C） It will harm your eyes. （ D） It will decrease your efficiency. （ A） Students who take notes
14、 by hand summarize the information first. （ B） Students who take notes by hand record what they hear word by word. （ C） Students who take notes by typing has a deeper understanding. （ D） Students who take notes by typing can remember the information longer. 大学英语六级改革适用（听力）模 拟试卷 276答案与解析 Section A 1 【
15、听力原文】 M: Mrs. Hudson, a new research shows that even just five minutes of exercise in a natural setting can significantly boost our mood.(l)But, is it true that can have such a magical effect? W: To a certain degree, I have to say yes. Because(2)exercising in natural areas is not only good for our p
16、hysical health it can also improve our mood and sense of well-being in as little as five minutes. M: So if we go for a walk in a park or work in a garden, were giving our mental health a good boost. But how was the result discovered? W: Before this, exercise alone was known to make us happy. So was
17、being in a natural setting. Scientists wanted to see the effect of combining the two. M: So what did they do? W:(3)They evaluated ten different UK studies involving more than 1 200 people. Participants had taken part in activities such as gardening, sailing and country walks, and rated their mood an
18、d self-esteem. M: What did the scientists find in the research? W: They found that in a natural setting even a few minutes exercise can really promote the mood. The research showed that their mood and self-esteem got a significant boost with as little as five minutes of outdoor exercise.(4)And peopl
19、e with mental disorders benefited the most. M: Wow, this is the first study to quantify the amount of time needed to get a positive effect. So, maybe, if you want to be happy, just head out for a walk in the park. 1. What is the mans attitude towards the new research? 2. What is the positive effect
20、of exercising in natural areas? 3. How did the scientists find these results? 4. What can we learn from the research? 1 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 本题问的是男士对于新研究持什么态度。对话开头，男士提到一项新的研究显示，即使是在自然环境中锻炼五分钟都能显著地改善我们的心情，之后他问女士这是真的吗，可见男士对这项研究持怀疑态度。 【知识模块】 听力 2 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 本题问的是在自然环境中锻炼有什么积极作用。对话中女士提到在自然环境中锻炼五分钟不仅可以提升
21、我们的身体素质，同时还可以提升我们的心情和幸福感。 【知识模块】 听力 3 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 本题问的是科学家是如何发现这一结果的。对话中女士说科学家们评估了英国十项不同的研究，被测试者超过 31 200人。 【知识模块】 听力 4 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 本题问的是从研究中我们可以知道什么。对话结尾，女士提到患有心理疾病的人从这种锻炼中受益最大。 【知识模块】 听力 5 【听力原文】 M: You know I will be the main talker in the classroom discussion tomorrow morning. To tell th
22、e truth, Im really a bit nervous indeed. W:(5)I hate to get up in front of an audience. I often forget what to say and dont know where to put my hands. M: Oh, its not as serious as that. Someone might get frozen up for a while before the audience. But when you have made a start, youll carry on with
23、what youve prepared, and your performance wouldnt be too bad. W: Yes. There is something I should learn from you, you know, your self-confidence. When I make a public speech, no matter how fluently I say it to myself, my brain becomes blank the instant I get onto the platform.(6)But the truth is tha
24、t when I have confidence, things will be much better. By the way, how have you prepared your speech? M: Not very well, Im afraid. I dont write every word of the speech, just an outline of about 80 words. W: Are you sure you can do the presentation well only depending on a rough draft of main ideas?
25、M: Almost. You know, the speech is about my own experience in learning spoken English.(7)Im going to talk about the most familiar topic of study with my classmates. Im not afraid of anything.(8)The key problem is how to compose the speech with a reasonable clue. W: Thats another thing I should learn
26、 from you. It seems that I can never make a speech unless I write down every word. M: Well, wed better exchange our views together sometime. W: Wonderful! May you succeed in tomorrows public speech. 5. Why doesnt the woman want to give a public speech? 6. What contributes to making a good speech acc
27、ording to the woman? 7. Why does the man only write down the outline of his speech? 8. What does the man think is the key problem in his speech? 5 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 本题问的是为什么女士不想当众演讲。在对话开头部分女士提到自己不想演讲的原因，即不喜欢站在公众面前，经常忘词，也不知道把手放到哪里。总而言之，她不能很好地完成准备好的演讲。 【知识模块】 听力 6 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 本题问的是女士认为演讲成功的重要因素是什么。女
28、士在对话中问部分提到自已的缺点，即缺乏自信，她无论准备得多么充分，一上讲台脑子就一片空白。她还解释说只要有信心，事情就好得多。由此可以推断，女士认为自信心对演讲来说是非常重要的。 【知识模块】 听力 7 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 本题问的是男士为何只写下演讲大纲。女士问男士如何准备自己的演讲，男士说只写了个大纲，因为他所讲的话题是自己的亲身经历，是自己最熟悉的话题。 【知识模块】 听力 8 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 本题问的是男士认为他演讲的关键问题是什么。对话中男士明确提到，关键问题是如何用合理的线索组织他的演讲。 【知识模块】 听力 Section B 9 【听力原文】 Tod
29、ay were going to find out all about public transport in London. The London Underground, also known as the Tube, is the oldest underground railway in the world.(9)Its often the fastest way to get around London because it avoids the heavy traffic above ground. The map of the London Underground was fir
30、st designed in 1931. Its not really a map which shows the locations of stations, but a simplified diagram, which shows how to get from one station to another. This kind of design has now been adopted by underground railways all over the world. London streets are full of buses, and they are another v
31、ery common way to get around London. Traditionally, of course, London buses are red double-deckers.(10)The most famous London bus is the Routemaster, which began being used in 1957 and were taken out of service in 2005. These are the buses with the open door at the back, so passengers could jump on
32、and off even if they werent at a bus stop. These days there are still double-decker buses in London, though they are modern ones, which are more suitable for disabled passengers and pushchairs. But there are also bendy buses: long articulated buses which can fit lots of people without needing two fl
33、oors. There were trams in London for nearly 100 years, from Victorian times until the 1950s. Then they were phased out, and replaced with buses. But in the year 2000, a new tram system was built in South London with modern electric trams. There are now plans to build new tram systems in other parts
34、of London too.(11)You could buy a one-day travel card, which allows passengers to travel on all the different types of public transport as much as they like for one day. 9. What do we learn about the London Underground? 10. What does the speaker say about the Routemaster? 11. What does the speaker s
35、uggest if we take a one-day trip in London? 9 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 本题问的是伦敦地铁的相关信息。短文中明确提到乘坐伦敦地铁可以避免遇到路面上的交通堵塞。 【知识模块】 听力 10 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 本题问的是讲话者对 Routemaster的描述。根据原文中 out of service in 2005可知， Routemaster已经在 2005年停止使用。 【知识模块】 听力 11 【正确答案】 A 【试题解 析】 本题问的是讲话者提供的在伦敦旅行一天的建议。讲话者建议买一张一天通用的交通卡，这样就可以在伦敦尽可能多地
36、乘坐各种各样的交通工具。 【知识模块】 听力 12 【听力原文】 As a young man, Howard White of Portland, Oregon, played basketball for the University of Maryland. He was drafted by the NBA, but injuries interrupted his career. White is now vice president of Nike. And he considers himself a fortunate man.(12)And he feels that his
37、 belief is a large part of that good fortune. He looked at the smaller things in his life, and thats maybe because he began his life as a premature baby and ended up as a basketball star.(13)So he knows that small beginnings can lead to large outcomes. And thats certainly a hallmark of his belief. H
38、e works at a company where there are about a gazillion(大量 )employees.(14)Though he cant say that he knows them all by name, he knows fair share of them. He thinks that almost all of them know him. Its all based on one simple principle he believes every single person deserves to be acknowledged, howe
39、ver small or simple the greeting is. One day when White was about ten years old, he was walking down the street with his mother. She stopped to speak to Mr. Lee. White was busy trying to bulls-eye the “O“ in the stop sign with a rock. After they passed Mr. Lee, his mother stopped him and said someth
40、ing that has stuck with him from that day until now. She said, “You let that be the last time you ever walk by somebody and not open up your mouth to speak, because even a dog can wag its tail when it passes you on the street.“(15)That phrase sounds simple, but its been a guidepost for Howard White
41、and the foundation of who he is. 12. What brings Howard White good fortune? 13. What is the characteristic of Howard Whites belief? 14. Why could Howard White know a good number of his employees by name? 15. Who influenced Howard White most in his life? 12 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 本题问的是什么给 Howard White带来了好运。
42、短文中提到，White认为自己很走运，他认为他的人生信仰是为他带来好运的主要因素。 【知识模块】 听力 13 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 本题问的是 Howard White信仰的特点是什么。短文中提到小的开始可以带来大的收获，这就是 Howard White人生信仰的特点。 【知识模块】 听力 14 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 本题问的是为什么 Howard White知道很 多员工的名字。短文中提到， White认为每个人都应该得到尊重。因此，他知道很多员工的名字。 【知识模块】 听力 15 【正确答案】 D 【试题解析】 本题问的是对 Howard White影响最大的人是谁。短
43、文最后提到，正是他母亲的话奠定了他成功的基础。可见， Howard White的母亲对他影响最大。 【知识模块】 听力 Section C 16 【听力原文】 Moderator: Hello, ladies and gentlemen. It gives me great pleasure to introduce our speaker, Marcia Mayhew, the coordinator of the Bachelor of Social Science degree here.(16)She is the person you are going to see the mos
44、t in your college years, because she serves as a bridge between you and the department. Marcia Mayhew: Thanks for your introduction. Good morning and welcome to the University of Westlands. This morning, Id like to tell you something about the structure of the university and about some of the requir
45、ements of the degree that youre about to enter. The Bachelor of Social Science is in one faculty within the university:(17)that is the faculty where I am working, known as Arts and Social Sciences. Here on this campus we also have the faculties of Architecture, Law, and Science and Technology among
46、others. First, lets take a brief look at the structure of the faculty. Its important to know something about the structure of the faculty because, as you go through your course, you may need to call on members of the staff to help you. (18)Our university works as a hierarchical system. At the top of
47、 the faculty, we have a dean and below the dean we have three divisions: each division has a divisional head and your degree is located in the Division of Social Sciences. Within each of the divisions, there are the departments and each of these offers different degrees. Each includes a departmental
48、 head, and the actual lecturers who are teaching the subjects that you are taking. For instance, in the first semester youll be doing four subjects, namely psychology, sociology, history and economics, so you will be meeting lecturers of these subjects very often. Most likely, you may see them once
49、a week, but some of them, it is possible for you to meet them twice a week. If you have any problems or difficulties, then you should go and see your lecturers.(19)For instance, you may find that you cant meet a deadline for an essay, or perhaps youre having problems with attendance. These seem to be the two most common problems that students face on this campus. In most cases, your lecturers will help you to solve your problems. If your lecturers are unavailable, you can always come and see me in my office. Im available on Wednesday and Th
