1、大学英语六级模拟试卷 183及答案与解析 一、 Part I Writing (30 minutes) 1 Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic My View on Job. Hopping. You should write at least 120 words and you should base your composition on the outline (given in Chinese) below: 1. 有些人喜欢始终从事一
2、处工作,因为 2.有些人喜欢经常更换工作,因为 3.我的看法。 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
3、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 Divorce For every 1,000 married couples in the UK, 13 end up divorced according to statistics. Divorce is often a c
4、omplicated and messy process, and throws up many pitfalls. Divorce issues Such thorny 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
5、 than in England 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 consigned to history and the important fact to establish now is that the relationship has “irre
6、trievably broken down“. In court or online? It is even possible to divorce your partner online, allowing you to save on legal costs- and according to online experts, this can save you about 700 from the average 800. However, this method is only suitable for very straightforward and uncontested divor
7、ces. Alternatively, you 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 ha
8、s “irretrievably broken down“, and this is proven by showing one of five things: adultery(通奸行为 ); unreasonable behaviour; desertion on the part of one partner for at least two years; that the couple have been separated for two years and both spouses consent to divorce; or that the couple have been s
9、eparated for five years. Your spouses “unreasonable behaviour“ must be so intolerable that nobody could reasonably expect you to carry on living with him or her. It could include, for example, financial recklessness, drinking, gambling, or lack of emotional support. You cannot base your divorce on t
10、his if you then live together 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 i
11、t is advisable to sort out all 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 reputable family law solicitor, who will be able to properly advise you about your righ
12、ts and responsibilities. If you are unsure how to go about choosing a solicitor then it might be a good idea to consult the Law Society or the Family Law Solicitors Association, who keep a list of accredited lawyers. Alternatively visit the Citizens Advice Bureau who has a great deal of information
13、regarding such matters. What are the alternatives? Mediation is a voluntary service that allows you and your partner to meet with a trained and impartial negotiator (the mediator) to clarify the issues, discuss the available options, and reach decisions acceptable to you both. While the mediator wil
14、l manage the process of negotiation, he or she is not there to promote either persons interests. The decisions are ultimately yours. You will still require the services of a solicitor to put your decisions on property or financial matters into legal form. The government is keen for people to attend
15、mediation, and the number of people offering this service has vastly increased in the last few years. You may be required to attend mediation sessions if your divorce is funded by legal aid. For more information visit our feature on Mediation. What about the children? Divorce can be especially confu
16、sing for children, who am likely to feel bewildered by events and may even blame themselves for their parents splitting up. So it is important to minimize the trauma suffered where possible. Both parents may consider they know best, but if you are having problems sorting out arrangements for your ch
17、ildren, such as who they live with (custody) and how often the other spouse can visit them (access) then it is a good idea to attend mediation 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
18、 your ex-spouse is bringing up your children then there are other legal 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
19、. Divorce in Scotland If your permanent home is in Scotland or if you 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 bro
20、ken down. Proving the relationship has broken down can be as a result of one of five scenarios, these are: adultery, unreasonable behaviour, 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
21、not consent. Adultery cannot be the basis of divorce if you resumed married life for more than three months after it happened. This is known as condoning (宽恕 ) the adultery. Unreasonable behaviour includes such things as financial irresponsibility, violence, and ignoring your spouses emotional and s
22、exual needs. Divorces are heard in the sheriffs(行政长官 ) court and take immediate 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, an
23、d these forms include an affidavit (声明书 ), which must be sworn before a notary public (公证员 )(most solicitors are notaries public) or a justice of the peace (治安官 ). This type of divorce takes about two months. They are only available to couples claiming non-cohabitation for two or five years, who hav
24、e no children, where no financial claims are being made and no other legal proceedings affecting the marriage are waiting to be heard, and where neither spouse is suffering from a mental disorder. How long will it take? The length of time it takes to get a divorce, from beginning to end, varies from
25、 court to court and in each case. It is impossible to predict exactly how long it will take, because during the proceedings problems may arise which cause delay. At best, it will take from four to six months. The time it takes, and the stress involved in the process, can be greatly reduced by keepin
26、g on top of dates and going to the court yourself to lodge documents. 2 England, Wales and Scotland share the same set of laws applying divorce issues. ( A) Y ( B) N ( C) NG 3 By solving your divorce problem online, you need to pay 100. ( A) Y ( B) N ( C) NG 4 You can apply for divorce at a county c
27、ourt in the UK, but to do this, couples must have been married for at least a year. ( A) Y ( B) N ( C) NG 5 Its necessary to seek advice from a qualified lawyer in all of divorce cases. ( A) Y ( B) N ( C) NG 6 In negotiating divorce, mediator is asked to promote _. 7 Parents know their children best
28、, but they may still have problems _. 8 If you disagree with the way your ex-spouse _, you can ask the court to decide the best interests of the child regarding such issues as religious instruction or medical care. 9 If you are not satisfied with custody and access, you can solve it by _. 10 In Scot
29、land, if one can offer the proof that the relationship has broken down, he or she will _. 11 In Scotland, the two types of divorces procedure in the judicial offers court are _. Section A Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each co
30、nversation, 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 answer. ( A) 80 dollar
31、s. ( B) 60 dollars. ( C) 90 dollars. ( D) 15 dollars. ( A) All the passengers were killed. ( B) The plane crashed in the night. ( C) No more survivors have been found. ( D) Its too late to search for survivors. ( A) Quit smoking. ( B) Loose weight. ( C) Have a talk with the doctor. ( D) Weigh himsel
32、f frequently. ( A) He doesnt like it. ( B) He likes it. ( C) He says the coat is wonderful. ( D) He says the coat doesnt fit all kinds of people. ( A) Buy some travelers checks. ( B) Borrow some money from a friend. ( C) Check the brakes and tires. ( D) Spend some time traveling. ( A) Their father i
33、s unable to keep his promise. ( B) Their rather is going on a vacation without her. ( C) Their father isnt telling her the truth. ( D) Their father doesnt want to travel abroad. ( A) You should believe everything you read. ( B) She thinks the book is excellent. ( C) She wonders which newspaper he re
34、ads. ( D) Reaction to the book has been varied. ( A) To run into each other. ( B) To get bargains. ( C) To join the crowds. ( D) To avoid the crowds. ( A) Workers. ( B) Students. ( C) Engineers. ( D) Businessmen. ( A) Good, but needs improvement. ( B) Its good enough. ( C) Good, but it can make peop
35、le lazy. ( D) Good, but the computers are likely to be attacked by hackers from the Internet. ( A) It suits those best who have no fixed time to study. ( B) It can provide more chances of education. ( C) It can take the place of the traditional education. ( D) The studies of online education is more
36、 interactive. ( A) Language laboratory. ( B) Traveling. ( C) Studying in high school. ( D) Going to movies and watching TV. ( A) It is easy because the people are friendly. ( B) It is difficult because the people are not friendly. ( C) It is difficult in spite of friendly people. ( D) It is easy eve
37、n when the people are not friendly. ( A) He goes to movies, watches TV, and reads newspapers and magazines. ( B) He makes friends who speak the language. ( C) He goes to classes. ( D) He studies grammar and vocabulary. ( A) He believes that is it a good idea to do all of the things that Betty and Bi
38、ll suggested. ( B) He agrees with Betty. ( C) He believes that going to class is the best way to learn a foreign language. ( D) He believes that it is ideal to live in a country where the language is spoken. Section B Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each pa
39、ssage, 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) Almost all her life. ( B) Less than half her life. ( C) Until 1830. ( D) Before 1872. ( A) She
40、 was not a productive poet. ( B) She saw many of her poems published. ( C) She was not a sociable person. ( D) She had contact only with a few poets. ( A) After Henry James referred highly to her. ( B) After seven of her poems were published. ( C) After her poems became known to others. ( D) After s
41、he was dead for many years. ( A) Nurse. ( B) Visitor. ( C) Patient. ( D) Cleaner. ( A) To clean the floor. ( B) To please the nurse. ( C) To see a patient. ( D) To surprise the story-relic ( A) Polite. ( B) Patient. ( C) Changeable. ( D) Clever. ( A) People never analyze the problem they meet. ( B)
42、People often accept the opinions or ideas of other people. ( C) People may learn from their past experience. ( D) People can not solve some problems they meet. ( A) Recognize and define the problem. ( B) Look for information to make the problem clearer. ( C) Have suggestions for a possible solution.
43、 ( D) Find a solution by trial or mistake. ( A) Illustrate the ways to repair his bicycle. ( B) Discuss the problems of his bicycle. ( C) Tell us how to solve a problem. ( D) Show us how to analyses a problem. ( A) Six Stages for Repairing Sams Bicycle. ( B) Possible Ways to Problem-solving. ( C) Ne
44、cessities of Problem Analysis. ( D) Suggestions for Analyzing a Problem. 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 re
45、quired 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 you have just heard or write down the 36 Lets look【 B1】 _ history
46、to an earlier way of life. At one time, children didnt have to learn any more than how to cope with their【 B2】 _ environment. They had to learn to be careful about around moving objects, to draw back when they got too close to something【 B3】 _ . They didnt need any special schools to learn these thi
47、ngs, other than the school of experience.【 B4】 _ the school is necessary for them to learn how to【 B5】 _ . Because their parents taught them all they need to know about how to hunt and to【 B6】 _ . But as the society became more【 B7】 _ people【 B8】 _ more on others who were living【 B9】_ . So, it becam
48、e important for children to learn to read and write. When money was created, they needed to learn to【 B10】 _ . Children have to know these things in order to【 B11】 _ this new expanded environment. Because such skills could not be learned simply through first-hand experience, schools became necessary
49、, so that children could be taught what we now called the three Rs: reading, writing and arithmetic. 37 【 B1】 38 【 B2】 39 【 B3】 40 【 B4】 41 【 B5】 42 【 B6】 43 【 B7】 44 【 B8】 45 【 B9】 46 【 B10】 47 【 B11】 Section A Directions: In this section, there is a short passage with 5 questions or incomplete statements. Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest