1、大学英语六级模拟试卷 118及答案与解析 一、 Part I Writing (30 minutes) 1 1举例说明水对人类的重要性 2举例说明我国所面临的水资源问题 3为了自下而上和发展人们要 Precious Water 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
2、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. 2 7 Health Problems for the Modern
3、Age Modern life, with its emphasis on information, automation, computerization, and globalization, has made work easier and given us more leisure options, but we now have a whole host of new health problems. Only time will tell if these modern health problems disappear like 8-track tapes and rotary
4、phones. Until then, here are some of the new maladies we have in store for us. Computer Vision Syndrome If you spend all day staring at a computer screen, you may be at risk for computer vision syndrome (CVS), also called occupational asthenopia(弱视的 ). CVS encompasses all eye or vision-related probl
5、ems suffered by people who spend a lot of time on computers. According to the American Optometric Association, symptoms of CVS include headaches; dry, red, or burning eyes; blurred or double vision; trouble focusing; difficulty distinguishing colors; sensitivity to light; end even pain in the neck o
6、r back. As many as 75 percent of computer users have symptoms of CVS due to glare, poor lighting, and improper workstation setup. To overcome CVS, keep your monitor about two feet away from you and six inches. below eye level, and be sure its directly in front of yon to minimize eye movement. Adjust
7、 lighting to, remove any glare or reflections. You can also adjust the brightness on your monitor to ease eyestrain. Even simple steps can help, like looking away from your monitor every 20 or 30 minutes and focusing on something farther away. And you can always use eyedrops to perk up your peepers!
8、 Earbud-related Hearing Loss Earbuds are the headphones used with many digital music players. They fit inside the ear but dont cancel out background noise, requiring users to turn up the volume, often to 110 to 120 decibels-loud enough to cause hearing loss after only an hour end 15 minutes. And tod
9、ay, people spend much more time listening to their portable players, exposing themselves to damaging noise for longer periods of time. As a result, young people are developing the type of heating loss normally seen in much older adults. Experts recommend turning down the volume and limiting die amou
10、nt of time spent listening to music players to about an hour a day. Headphones that fit outside the ear canal also help, as can noise-canceling headphones that reduce background noise so listeners dont have to crank up the volume. E-thrombosis This condition is related to deep vein thrombosis(血栓症 ),
11、 where blood clots form in deep veins, such as those in the legs. These clots can be fatal if they migrate to the lungs and cause a pulmonary embolism. Clots can form when blood supply slows or stops, such as in a period of prolonged immobility. Similarly, e-thrombosis is the development of clots in
12、 the deep veins of someone who spends long amounts of time in front of a computer without moving. Although only a handful of e-thrombosis cases have been reported, millions of people who spend most of their time in front of a computer are at risk. Avoiding e-thrombosis is simple: stand up and move a
13、round every hour, tap your toes while you work, put equipment end supplies in different parts of your work area so you have to move to get them, dont cross your legs while sitting at your desk, dont spend your lunch break at your desk (go for a quick walk instead), and dont get too comfortable -if y
14、our workspace is ultra-cozy, you wont want to get up. Generalized Anxiety Disorder We all have worries, uncertainties, and fears, but generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is excessive or unrealistic unease or concern about lifes problems. Although the disorder often manifests without any specific caus
15、e, large issues of modern life (such as terrorism, the economy, and crime) can bring it about, as can individual circumstances like dealing with an illness. GAD affects about 6.8 million people in the United States, and symptoms include restlessness, fatigue, irritability, impatience, difficulty con
16、centrating, headaches, upset stomach, and shortness of breath. Anxiety disorders like GAD are treated with antianxiety drugs, antidepressants, psychotherapy, or a combination of these. Orthorexia Nervosa It seems like every day theres a new report about something you shouldnt eat. The constant bomba
17、rdment of information about food end health can confuse anyone, but for people who have the eating disorder orthorexia nervusa, it can be downright dangerous. People with this condition are, obsessed with eating healthful food and have constructed strict diets that they follow religiously. Although
18、many people who have orthorexia nervosa become underweight, thinness is not their goal-nutritional purity is. Among the signs of orth0rexia nervosa are spending more than three hours a day thinking about healthful food; planning meals days in advance; feeling virtuous from following a strict healthf
19、ul diet, but not enjoying eating; feeling socially isolated (such strict diets make it bard to eat anywhere but at home); and feeling highly, critical of those who do not follow a similar diet. Although the psychiatric community does not officially recognize orthorexia nervosa as a disorder, those w
20、ith the condition benefit from psychological treatment and sessions with eating-disorder specialists. Sick Building Syndrome Rising energy costs arent just harmful to your wallet; if you work in an office building, they could be making you physically ill. Businesses have found that by packing buildi
21、ngs with insulation then adding caulking and weather stripping,. they can seal buildings tight, keep indoor temperatures constant, and cut energy costs in the process. Such measures require the healing, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems to work harder to recycle air. After all, when t
22、he building is sealed, you cant open a window to let fresh air circulate. The result is sick building syndrome, which the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) classifies as a situation where building occupants experience discomforting health effects even though no specific cause can be found. Sympt
23、oms include headache; eye, nose, or throat irritation; dry cough; dry or itchy skin; dizziness; nausea; fatigue; and sensitivity to odors. The EPA estimates that 30 percent of all U.S. office buildings could be “sick,“ so they recommend routine maintenance of HVAC systems, including cleaning or repl
24、acing filters; replacing water-stained ceiling tiles and carpeting; restricting smoking in and around buildings; and ventilating areas where paints, adhesives, or solvents are used. Social Anxiety Disorder Despite all the ways to interact with others in our technologically savvy world, those with so
25、cial anxiety disorder feel boxed in by the shrinking globe. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), people with social anxiety disorder have an “intense, persistent, and chronic fear of being watched and judged by others and of doing things that will embarrass them,“ and that fear can
26、be so intense that it interferes with work, school, and other ordinary activities end can make it hard to make and keep friends. But the condition has physical manifestations, too, including trembling, upset stomach, heart palpitations, confusion, and diarrhea. The cause hasnt been nailed down, but
27、social anxiety disorder is probably due to a combination of environmental and hereditary factors. About 15 million people in the United States are affected by social anxiety disorder, winch .usually begins during childhood. Like other anxiety disorders, treatment often involves medication and psycho
28、therapy. 2 Most computer users have symptoms of CVS because of _. （ A） dry, red, or burning eyes and blurred or double vision （ B） glare, poor lighting and improper workstation setup （ C） not keeping their monitor two feet away from them （ D） not using a computer that protects their eyes 3 Earbud-re
29、lated hearing loss suffered by people who _. （ A） develop the type of hearing loss like much older adults （ B） expose themselves to music for longer periods of time （ C） use portable players more time and turn up the volume （ D） spend much more time listening to their music players 4 Clots can form
30、when _. （ A） blood supply slows or stops （ B） blood migrates to the lungs （ C） blood is in deep veins （ D） blood causes a pulmonary embolism 5 How to avoid e-thrombosis according to the passage? （ A） By crossing your legs while sitting. （ B） By keeping a comfortable posture. （ C） By keeping supplies
31、 convenient for getting. （ D） By moving around every hour. 6 Generalized anxiety disorder can be caused largely by _. （ A） peoples worries, uncertainties, end fears （ B） the economic and social problems （ C） some specific phenomenon （ D） individual circumstances 7 Why the constant bombardment of inf
32、ormation about food is bad for people who have the eating disorder orthorexia nervosa? （ A） Because they will follow the information seriously. （ B） Because they will aim to become thinner. （ C） Because they wont make suitable plans. （ D） Because they wont enjoy eating. 8 The EPA recommend _ to trea
33、t buildings “sick“. （ A） not using air-condition and opening the windows （ B） cutting energy costs and letting the air in （ C） using routine maintenance of HVAC systems （ D） not working in office buildings 9 People with social anxiety disorder have a _ of being watched and judged by others and of do
34、ing things that will embarrass them. 10 According m the passage, social anxiety disorder is probably because of a combination of _. 11 This passage discusses some of the _ we have in store for us. Section A Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At
35、 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 choices marked A, B, C and D, and decide which is the best ans
36、wer. （ A） Shes enjoying the music. （ B） The music will keep her awake. （ C） The music doesnt bother her （ D） She would prefer a different style of music. （ A） She will take the subway. （ B） She will hurry to the conference. （ C） She will skip the conference and go sightseeing. （ D） She will take a b
37、us. （ A） She thinks big parties are too impersonal. （ B） She would like to invite friends to a big party. （ C） She feels she has to spend a lot of money in holding big parties. （ D） She would like to be invited to small parties. （ A） It is quite unexpected. （ B） She has already got the news. （ C） Sh
38、e has confidence in the man. （ D） It is not exciting to learn about it. （ A） He is not satisfied with the pay. （ B） He is not able to enjoy paid holidays. （ C） The job is not very challenging for him. （ D） There is no hope of promotion. （ A） He has to change the topic for his composition. （ B） He ha
39、s fallen behind others in English class. （ C） He hasnt made up his mind as to what to write about. （ D） The book he borrowed will be due tomorrow. （ A） She is against the mans plan. （ B） She thinks it needs a lot of money. （ C） They need some time to think about it. （ D） Its good for his career deve
40、lopment. （ A） She should present him a book on music. （ B） The teacher has some interests other than reading. （ C） Its a good idea because the teacher loves reading. （ D） The teacher would like to have a book on language teaching. （ A） Apply immediately with any credit card. （ B） Fill out the member
41、ship application form. （ C） Pay a membership fee. （ D） Buy certain items in the store. （ A） It bills the customer once a month. （ B） Its a kind of ATM cards. （ C） Its a kind of credit cards. （ D） It takes out the money from the customers bank account. （ A） In a grocery store. （ B） In a bank. （ C） In
42、 a book store. （ D） In a post office. （ A） The close-ups are perfect. （ B） The dialogues are easy to understand. （ C） Its not boring at all. （ D） It doesnt tell any story. （ A） Because its dark. （ B） Because it makes her think. （ C） Because there are two-dimensional characters in it. （ D） Because th
43、e dialogues in it are superficial. （ A） Gun fights and exploding cars. （ B） Depressing stories. （ C） Intense characters. （ D） Dark background. （ A） Comedy. （ B） Light movie. （ C） Mystery movie. （ D） Action movie. Section B Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of ea
44、ch 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） Telling stories. （ B） Drawing pictures. （ C） Delivering newspapers. （ D） Joining the army
45、. （ A） He studied cartooning. （ B） He stayed at home. （ C） He went abroad. （ D） He worked for a company. （ A） He was born in Chicago in 1910. （ B） He ever sold newspapers in Chicago. （ C） He made several films with an old camera. （ D） He and his brother set up a company in 1932. （ A） A job listing.
46、（ B） A resume. （ C） A permission slip. （ D） Their salary requirements. （ A） Refine their interviewing techniques. （ B） Arrange their work schedules. （ C） Select appropriate courses. （ D） Write cover letters. （ A） They pay the same wage. （ B） They involve working outdoors. （ C） They can be substitute
47、d for college students. （ D） Theyre part-time. （ 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 both professional and colle
48、ge 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 made from Japanese herbs
49、. （ 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 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 hav
