1、大学英语六级模拟试卷 133及答案与解析 一、 Part I Writing (30 minutes) 1 1. 目前，中国高等教育不再是少数人享有的教育，拥有大学文凭的人数日益增加 2. 大学生失业不再新鲜，因此有人认为读书无用 3. 我对大学教育目的的认识 The Purpose of College Education 二、 Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) (15 minutes) Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the
2、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 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 i
3、n the passage. 2 How to Create a Home Library “I cannot live without books,“ declared U. S. President Thomas Jefferson to his friend John Adams. Indeed, Jefferson was an obsessive book collector from a young age, amassing (收集 ) three separate home libraries in his lifetime. Jeffersons library was co
4、nsidered the finest in the country, and his collection doubled the holdings of the Library of Congress. Still, Jefferson didnt let the shelves at Monticello sit empty. By the time he died 11 years later, he had more than 2 000 volumes in his library. Jeffersons library might fit your conception of a
5、n old-fashioned home library with leather-bound books, wood paneling and uncomfortable furniture. But home libraries can be a dynamic expression of the owners personality. Creating a home library is a fun way to display your interests while establishing a special space for reading. Home Library Orga
6、nization When you started using the public library, you probably learned about Melvil Dewey and his system for ordering libraries. The Dewey Decimal Classification System has ten broad categories for organizing books, including philosophy, religion and the arts. Each category is assigned a number, s
7、o for example, when you want a book on modern art, you head to the 700 block. Larger libraries, such as those at universities, tend to use the Library of Congress Classification System because it offers a more specific array of subjects for categorization, adding subjects such as medicine and law fo
8、r a total of 21 categories. Your home library may or may not be as large as your local public library, but a good system of organization will still help you find the book you want quickly. You could take a page from Dewey and the Library of Congress and sort books by subject matter. Sections for sub
9、jects such as history, technology or fiction might make their retrieval easier. This system also would allow you to highlight a particular passion, such as an extensive collection of World War II history. Here are some other ways to organize a collection. Alphabetizing by author works well for ficti
10、on but not necessarily for nonfiction books of various subjects. Judging a book by its cover is usually frowned upon, but sorting by color can be aesthetically pleasing to some. Those generally forgetful about the colors of their books might disagree. After a painful breakup, the main character in N
11、ick Hornbys book “High Fidelity“ organizes his record collection autobiographically in the order he acquired them. A chronological organization might include shelves that track the progress of your life, from beloved childhood reading and college text-books to parenting books. To some readers, there
12、 are two ways to look at books: read and unread. Prioritizing (区分优先次序 ) when you might need the book will allow you to keep unread books at the forefront of your collection, as well as books you reach for frequently, such as reference books or favorite novels. Library Furniture While it might be dif
13、ficult for a book lover to spend money on something other than books, at some point ,you will need some bookshelves. Built-in, bookshelves can provide floor-to-ceiling storage and space savings. They can be tucked under staircases or other out-of-the-way spaces; however, theyre not a good choice for
14、 renters, and they can represent a big investment in terms of price and installation. Freestanding bookcases are widely available in a variety of sizes, colors and price points. You can also mount hanging bookshelves onto the wall or buy glass eases, which might be preferable if your collection incl
15、udes antique books that you want to preserve. Sagging poses the main threat to bookshelves. A bookshelf that is 36 inches long should have shelves at least one inch thick. If its longer, then it should be thicker so that it wont droop under weight. One tip for maximizing space on the shelves is to u
16、se adjustable bookshelves, so that very small books dont take up space that can be better used for taller coffee table books. You can also decorate bookshelves with personal items, such as photographs and souvenirs. Not only will this break up the rows of books visually, it will also give you room t
17、o expand as your collection grows. As your bookshelves creep up the wall, you may need a library ladder to reach them. While any step stool or ladder will do, rolling library ladders add an elegant, whimsical (异想天开的 )touch. The ladders attach to the shelf on a tracking rod, and the bottom of the lad
18、der has wheels, so that you can move effortlessly from one end of the library to the other. When considering other library furniture, think about how youll be using the room. If youll he writing and taking notes on your reading, you may want a desk or a lap desk. Desks and bookstands are also helpfu
19、l for reading those big volumes that are too heavy to hold up comfortably. Overstuffed couches and chairs will beckon guests to spend a few hours reading, but if you fall asleep as soon as you hit the couch, you may need to consider other options, particularly if youll be doing scholarly or professi
20、onal reading. Wherever youre sitting, it will be hard to enjoy a library if youre suffering from eyestrain, fatigue and headaches, which can all be brought on by poor lighting. When selecting lighting, look for a lamp that will help you see the smallest text you read. The lamp should be positioned o
21、ver your shoulder, so that the light is not directly in your eyes. Positioning it this way will also help to minimize glare. Your lamp should be brighter than the rest of the room but not that much brighter. However, all light will eventually damage books, so use it at a minimum. Book Care Do you de
22、vour books quickly? Youre not the only one. Some insects love books, but not for a good stow. Bookworms are not just those readers that have their nose in a book all the time. The more dangerous kind will tunnel through the book, eat the pages and lay eggs in it. Once you identify an infestation, is
23、olate the affected books. In some cases, you can seal the books in plastic bags and freeze them to kill the insects. Keeping your library free of excess moisture and dust will help to prevent an attack by these insects and vermin(害虫 ). Controlling moisture and dust doesnt just keep away the book bug
24、s though. Moisture in the air will also promote the growth of fungus and mold. Mold develops at temperatures greater than 70 degrees Fahrenheit, and with 65 percent relative humidity. Dehumidifiers will suck excess moisture out of the air, moisture that could otherwise lead to loose bindings, stains
25、 and mildew. Oppositely, too little humidity can dry out books, so use a humidifier in the drier winter months. Dust is also a magnet for moisture and mildew, so periodically dusting the tops of books will keep them clean. In addition to a humidifier, you also might need a fan to keep the library we
26、ll ventilated. Books should be stored away from radiators and kept in a room between 60F and 70F. Air conditioners and fans are fine to use to keep the temperature down. Extreme heat will damage books; if heat occurs in a room with low humidity, the fibers in the books will dehydrate, turning the pa
27、ges brittle. In combination with high humidity, heat creates ideal growing conditions for mold. As we mentioned in the last section ,lighting can damage books because it leads to bleaching (漂 ), fading and eventual deterioration. Natural lighting is the most dangerous. If your library has windows, d
28、raw the blinds or curtains to minimize injury. Limiting the intensity of light and duration of exposure will help to preserve the books. 2 During the whole life, Jefferson _. （ A） built three libraries for Congress （ B） built three libraries at his home （ C） donated books for three libraries （ D） co
29、llected books from three libraries 3 Why do universities usually use the Library of Congress Classification System? （ A） Because it is more popular than other systems. （ B） Because it is more modern than other systems. （ C） Because it is more specific in arranging subjects. （ D） Because it is less d
30、ifficult than other systems. 4 Who might dislike the idea of arranging books by their colors? （ A） Those who like painting on the bookshelves. （ B） Those who tend to arrange anything scientifically. （ C） Those who are color-blind. （ D） Those who usually cannot remember the colors of books. 5 If you
31、rank the books according to the frequency they might be touched, youd better put _. （ A） reference books at the most important position （ B） brand-new books at the most important position （ C） dog-eared books at the most important position （ D） all the novels at the most important position 6 The tre
32、asured books should be put in _. （ A） built-in bookshelves （ B） freestanding bookcases （ C） hanging bookshelves （ D） glass cases 7 If you are doing academic reading in your library, youre advised _. （ A） to hit overstuffed couches and chairs to produce ideas （ B） to use overstuffed couches and chair
33、s for a refreshment （ C） not to use overstuffed couches and chairs （ D） not to stuff comfortable coaches or chairs 8 How do you choose proper lighting for your reading in the library? （ A） The light should cover most areas in the room. （ B） The light should come over your shoulder. （ C） The light sh
34、ould not be brighter than other lights in the room. （ D） The light should only focus on the smallest text. 9 In order to prevent your books from being damaged by insects, you should make your library avoid _. 10 The proper temperature for storing books is _. 11 To reduce the damage of books in a roo
35、m with windows, you have to _. 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 once. After each q
36、uestion 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） Karen is very forgetful. （ B） He knows Karen better now. （ C） Karen is sure to pass the interview. （ D） The woman should have reminded Karen earlier. （ A） T
37、he man was sorry to miss the, football game. （ B） The man attended the concert, but didnt like it. （ C） The man was sorry that he didnt attend the concert. （ D） The man is more interested in football than in classical music. （ A） Tom is very responsible. （ B） Toms words arent reliable. （ C） What Tom
38、 said is true. （ D） Tom is not humorous at all. （ A） The woman saw a horror movie. （ B） The woman enjoyed the movie very much. （ C） The man went to the show with the woman. （ D） The man asked the woman to be careful at night. （ A） The result is what she had expected. （ B） The test is not well design
39、ed. （ C） Too few students got high marks. （ D） Differences between students grades are big. （ A） She should follow the human nature. （ B） Strangers are nothing to be afraid of. （ C） Feeling nervous is nothing improper. （ D） She should accept strangers presents naturally. （ A） He agrees with the woma
40、n. （ B） He is a good lecturer himself. （ C） He is fond of Professor Smith. （ D） He partly agrees with the woman. （ A） The man couldnt find a parking lot. （ B） Its hard to find a place to leave the car. （ C） The woman was upset due to his late arrival. （ D） The man apologized because of his negligenc
41、e. （ A） She didnt take it to the repair shop at all. （ B） She decided to throw it away and buy a new one. （ C） She took it to the repair shop but refused to have it repaired. （ D） She turned to mechanics for help but they could do nothing with it. （ A） The traffic is very heavy. （ B） The bus service
42、 is bad. （ C） The transportation is convenient. （ D） Few taxis can be seen there. （ A） She will get him to do his assignment. （ B） She will help him put his things in order. （ C） She will complete his homework for him. （ D） She will tell him how to maintain his car. （ A） Those who were at the age of
43、 16. （ B） Those who failed the eleven plus exam. （ C） Those who did well in the eleven plus exam. （ D） Those who were not qualified for secondary school. （ A） Does not greatly improve. （ B） Greatly improves. （ C） Does not improve. （ D） Is not as good as before. （ A） The schools are over crowded. （ B
44、） The classrooms are not big enough. （ C） There are too many classes. （ D） The encouragement is not enough. （ A） Only the subjects that could be used in society are important. （ B） The subjects could be irrelevant so long. （ C） There should be more classes on social studies. （ D） There should be no
45、exams in subjects of social studies. Section B Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. 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
46、choices marked A, B, C and D. （ A） Philip has not been to this part of the library before. （ B） It was very quiet in the library. （ C） Philip fell off the ladder and made a loud noise. （ D） The librarian was very kind to readers. （ A） Novels. （ B） Collections of maps. （ C） Magazines. （ D） Fiction st
47、ories. （ A） Philip was a rude boy. （ B） Philip was asked to leave the library. （ C） Philip was not old enough to read in this library. （ D） Philip damaged the book by falling it to the floor. （ A） A big noise. （ B） A strange noise. （ C） A strangers noise. （ D） A childs noise. （ A） The well. （ B） The
48、 wheels. （ C） The ears. （ D） His ears. （ A） The police. （ B） A bee-keeper. （ C） A beeper. （ D） The poor motorist. （ A） They have lost their identity. （ B） Their children speak different languages. （ C） Their children are losing their identity. （ D） They cannot speak their native language. （ A） Becau
49、se she wanted them to respect her. （ B） So that they knew they were of Korean origin. （ C） Because she didnt want them to speak English. （ D） So that they would be more successful in the U. S. （ A） Because they behaved quite differently. （ B） Because they had never been there before. （ C） Because they had different facial appearance. （ D） Because they couldnt understand the language. （ A） Because it gives them self-confidence and better chance. （ B） Because it makes the second generat
