1、大学英语六级模拟试卷 184及答案与解析 一、 Part I Writing (30 minutes) 1 Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic Harmfulness of Fake Commodities. You should write at least 150 words and you should base your composition on the outline ( given in Chinese) below: 1. 目前社会上
2、有不少假冒伪劣商品，为什么会有这种现象？ 2.举例说明假冒伪劣商品对消费者个人，社会等的危害。 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 statem
3、ent 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 Thoughts Last night, pressured by well-intentioned friends, for the first time in mont
4、hs, 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 room, people milling(乱转 ) all around me, each with a drink in hand, chitchatting while the waiters skillfully negotiated their way through the bustle w
5、ith 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 head all the way to China where the subject of American sociality i
6、s 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 about food? What do you eat?“ Every year without fail, students a
7、sk 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 to my surprise, many teachers run into roadblocks (障碍 ) when gene
8、rating 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. “Well, tell me what those five things are,“ I ask. “Arrive la
9、te, 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, holidays, weddings, baby showers, anniversaries, graduations, etc., th
10、ere 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 simply, doesnt it? But if you were to look deeper and think furt
11、her, youll realize that theres far more to these steps than meets the eyes. Fashionably Late It 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 want to be the first person present at a social function. Why?
12、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 success. So by arriving late, you are saying, “I lead a full life
13、 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 those rare occasions where your punctuality can actually hurt you.
14、 Strange, isnt it? Anyhow, remember, be fashionably late. Small Talk One way of gauging the success of a party is by the noise meter. The louder the party is, the mom happening it is, and the more fun people are having. Then you stop to wonder, if its so noisy, how can people really hear each other
15、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, family, news, weather, hobbies, etc. Because the surrounding noise
16、 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 spirit when attending a social function, parties often provide an e
17、xcellent environment for making new friends and establishing valuable business contacts. In fact, in many professions, important business transactions are initiated at a social event. People meet, have a nice chat, exchange information and make a good impression. Sometimes thats all it takes to begi
18、n a long-lasting friendship or business association. So never underestimate the power of small talk. Food for Fun With the exception of dinner parties where a full meal is served, most parties offer finger food-food that you pick up with your fingers. (So dont worry, it is not impolite to eat with y
19、our 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 fashion. Mini egg rolls, California sushi roils and various dim
20、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 dont pile too much food on your plate. Remember, you can al
21、ways get refills. And one more thing, dont talk with your mouth full. Its rude. Drink and Be Merry Heres a frequently used party acronym, BYOB: bring your own bottle. Alcohol plays a big part in most American parties. To relax, unwind and enjoy themselves, people drink in a party. Anyhow thats the w
22、ay 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 first thing people do upon arriving at a party is to hit the
23、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 have on us. (People tend to talk loudly when theyre intoxic
24、ated 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, drunks not only make a fool of themselves but their drunken
25、behavior could endanger their safety and the safety of others. I suppose as with most things, moderation is the key. Party Hearty At the end of day, the objective of attending a party is to have an unadulterated good time. A blast! And how do you do that? You get in the spirit, go with the flow (but
26、 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 to their parties in the future. As my mind wandered back
27、 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 bringing by. With a smile, I rejoined my friends. That night,
28、 we talked, we drank, we ate. We had ourselves a great time. 2 The passage mainly talks about a party the author attended in America. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 3 The teachers in China have difficulties in producing an excellent lesson plan and discussions about American parties, but most of them overcom
29、e it with ease. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 4 You are suggested not to be the first to show up in an American party, otherwise others will think you have no life of your own. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 5 You should never be late for an American party, if not early, for being late is regarded as being impolite.
30、 （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 6 The success of a party sometimes depends on whether _ or not. 7 You should never underestimate the power of small talk because very often small talk is a place to begin a long lasting friendship or _. 8 Most parties offer finger food, but there are _. 9 Food style originated
31、 from _ is very popular nowadays in American parties. 10 People drink in a party in order to _. 11 Those who _ at parties not only spoil their image but their drunken behavior could endanger the safety of their own as well as others. Section A Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conve
32、rsations 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 question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A, B, C an
33、d D, and decide which is the best answer. （ A） He is late because there was a traffic jam. （ B） He was caught by a traffic policeman. （ C） He had a car accident. （ D） He caused a car accident. （ A） They had better see who is not winning. （ B） The same team always wins. （ C） The game began some time
34、ago. （ D） Now it is a good time to start playing. （ A） Buy two tickets for the show. （ B） Go to the exhibit alone. （ C） Stop working on the project. （ D） Help the man washing his hands. （ A） Run around the town. （ B） Look more carefully. （ C） Buy shoes from a catalog. （ D） Find a better place for ex
35、ercise. （ A） The man attended the concert but didnt like it. （ B） The man was sorry to miss the football game. （ C） The man is more interested in football than in classical music. （ D） The man was sorry that he didnt attend the concert. （ A） In a railway station. （ B） At the airport. （ C） On the doc
36、ks. （ D） At a bus-stop. （ A） It was probably Mr. Browns phone number that the woman wrote down. （ B） It was just an hour ago that the man met Mr. Brown. （ C） The woman forgot to write down the phone number. （ D） The woman needed a sheet of paper to put down the number. （ A） She likes the job of feed
37、ing fish. （ B） She finds her new job interesting. （ C） Shes not in good health. （ D） She feels unfit for her new job. （ A） In a professors office. （ B） In a medical doctors office. （ C） In an auditorium （ D） In a gym. （ A） She had promised that she would. （ B） She has been sick. （ C） She needs his a
38、pproval for her schedule. （ D） She must verify his plans. （ A） The womans musical background. （ B） The womans economic situation. （ C） The womans political background. （ D） The womans decision to take on so much work. （ A） In a concert hall. （ B） In the National Palace Museum. （ C） At an exhibition.
39、 （ D） On the plane. （ A） For some superstitious reasons. （ B） Only for decoration. （ C） The emperor liked it. （ D） For the covering of the nails. （ A） Yellow. （ B） Red. （ C） Green. （ D） Black. （ A） In the Qing Dynasty. （ B） In the 19th Century. （ C） In the Song Dynasty. （ D） In the 16thCentury. Sect
40、ion 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 choices marked A, B, C and D. （ A） Comput
41、er classes. （ B） Training sessions. （ C） Laser printing. （ D） Package borrowing. （ A） Consult with her frequently. （ B） Use the computer regularly. （ C） Occupy the computer early. （ D） Wait for ones turn patiently. （ A） Computer lab services. （ B） College library facilities. （ C） The use of micro-co
42、mputers. （ D） Printouts from the laser printer. （ A） False. （ B） True. （ C） Normal. （ D） Strange. （ A） Traveling in it. （ B） Studying its language. （ C） Living in it. （ D） All of the above. （ A） Their behaviours are becoming more similar to each other. （ B） The world is growing smaller. （ C） We are
43、not longer interested in each other. （ D） Englishman, Frenchman and German are becoming different kinds of animals. （ A） To increase product sales. （ B） To make a product much better. （ C） To spend more money. （ D） To reduce the production. （ A） Here and there. （ B） Again and again. （ C） As usual. （
44、 D） At the same time. （ A） All the money on advertising was wasted. （ B） Not all the advertisements were well designed. （ C） All the managers knew about advertising then. （ D） Managers spent no money on advertising. （ A） Useless. （ B） Unnecessary. （ C） Important. （ D） Wasteful. Section C Directions:
45、 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 have just heard.
46、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 How many of you drink cola? Nearly everybody. Did you know that cola started out not as a soft drink b as a【 B1】 _for h
47、eadache back in the late 1800 s ? John S. Pamberton, a druggist from Atlanta, had【 B2】 _ for many months trying to find a cure for the common headache. He worked in his backyard, mixture and heating different combination of oils and【 B3】 _ until he found one that seems promising. Pambertpm【 B4】 _ th
48、e mixture and began selling it in drugstores as a【 B5】_ syrup that the customer had to mix with water before drinking. Colas【 B6】_ from a concentrated syrup to a carbonated soft drink came about quite by accident. One day, a customer came into a drugstore【 B7】 _ of a headache and asked for【 B8】 _ .
49、cola syrup. He wanted to take it right away. So he asked the clerk to mix the medicine while he waited. The clerk instead of walking to the other end of the counter to get【 B9】 _ , suggested mixing the syrup. with soda water. The customer agreed, and after drinking it,【 B10】 _ how good it tasted. The clerk continued offering the mixture and carbonated cola grew in popularity. Today carbonated colas a
