1、大学英语六级模拟试卷 204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 How to Succeed in a Job interview. You should write at least 150 words according to the outline given below. 1. Interview is very important to students. 2.
2、How to succeed in a job interview? a) Be very well prepared. b) Must pay much attention to your appearance. How to Succeed in a Job Interview 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 an
3、swer 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 in the passage. 1 Part
4、Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer Sheet 1. For questions 1 7, mark Y (for YES ) if the statement agrees with the information given in the passage; N (for NO ) if the state
5、ment contradicts the information given in the passage; NG (for NOT GIVEN) if the information is not given in the passage. For questions 8 10, complete the sentences With the information given in the passage. Influenza Influenza is caused by a virus transmitted from one person to another in droplets
6、coughed or sneezed into the air. It is characterized by cold like symptoms plus chills, fever, headaches, muscle aches, and fatigue. Most people recover completely in about a week. In addition to humans, influenza occurs in pigs, horses, and several other mammals (哺乳动物 ) as well as in certain wild a
7、nd domesticated birds. At least some influenza viruses can jump from one species to another. For example, in late 1997 a strain of the influenza virus in chickens began to infect humans in Hong Kong, leading to a massive effect to remove the strain. Many millions of people develop the flu each year.
8、 In most years less than 1 percent of those infected die. Nonetheless, this translates into large numbers. The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that influenza causes more than 20,000 deaths in the United States each year; combined, influenza and pneumonia (肺炎
9、)are among the nations ten leading causes of death. During epidemics and pandemics, death rates soar. The influenza pandemic that occurred between 1918 and 1919-the worse on record-killed about 500,000 people in the United States and more than 20 million people worldwide. Symptoms and diagnosis Infl
10、uenza is an acute disease with a rapid onset and obvious symptoms. After the influenza virus invades a persons body, an period of one or two days passes before symptoms appear. Classic symptoms include sore throat, dry cough, stuffed or runny no, se, chills, fever with temperatures as high as 39 , a
11、ching muscles and joints, headache, loss of appetite, occasional nausea and vomiting, and fatigue. For most people flu symptoms begin to subside after two to three days and disappear in seven to ten days. However, coughing and fatigue may persist for two or more weeks. Death from influenza itself is
12、 rare. But influenza can worsen underlying medical conditions, such as heart or lung disease. Invading influenza viruses produce inflammation (发炎 ) in the lining of the respiratory tract, damage that increases the risk that secondary infections will develop. Common complications include bronchitis,
13、sinusitis, and bacterial pneumonia, occurring most frequently in the elderly, people on chemotherapy (化学疗法 ), and people with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) or another disease that compromises the immune system. If properly treated, these complications seldom are fatal. Because influenza
14、is so common and exhibits standard symptoms, doctors often diagnose the illness based on the season and whether flu cases have recently been reported in the area. TO prove a diagnosis of influenza in a patient, the virus must be isolated from the persons nasal or cough secretions or blood and identi
15、fied under a microscope. Treatment and prevention There is no specific cure for influenza. Recommended treatment usually consists of bed rest and increased intake of fluids until fever and other symptoms lessen in severity. Certain drugs have been found effective in lessening flu symptoms, but medic
16、al efforts against the disease focus chiefly on prevention by means of vaccines that create immunity. Vaccines A flu vaccine consists of greatly weakened or killed flu viruses, or fragments of dead viruses. Antigens (抗原 ) in the vaccine stimulate a persons immune system to produce antibodies against
17、 the viruses. If the flu viruses invade a vaccinated person at a later time, the immune system recognizes the antigens and quickly responds to help destroy the viruses. About 5 to 10 percent of people who receive a flu vaccine experience mild, temporary side effects, typically soreness at the inject
18、ion site. Young children who have not previously been exposed to the influenza virus are most likely to have side effects. Flu viruses constantly Change so different virus strains must be incorporated in vaccines from one year to the next. Scientists try to provide a good match between the vaccine a
19、nd the most serious virus strains circulating at the time. But because it takes months to manufacture and distribute vaccines, decisions on their composition must be made well before the start of each flu season. Each February experts at the World Health Organization (WHO) recommend the composition
20、of the vaccine for the forthcoming winter in the Northern Hemisphere; a second recommendation is made in September for vaccine to be used in the Southern Hemisphere. Typically vaccines contain antigens from three virus strains, usually two type A and one type B. According to the CDC, the success of
21、the flu vaccines varies from one person to another. In healthy young adults, the vaccines are 70 to 90 percent effective in preventing the disease, In the elderly and people with certain chronic medical conditions, the vaccines are less effective in preventing illness but help reduce the severity of
22、 an infection and the risk of major complications or death. Studies show that flu vaccines reduce hospitalization by about 70 percent and death by about 85 percent among elderly people. Historic outbreaks Evidence suggests that all influenza viruses in mammals, including humans, derived from viruses
23、 in wild ducks and other birds. Some of these viruses could have been acquired by humans thousands of years ago. But medical historians know of no clearly identifiable influenza epidemics until large-scale outbreaks occurred in Europe in 1510, 1557, and 1580. The 1580 outbreak also spread into Afric
24、a and Asia, making it the first known pandemic (广大地域流行 ). Pandemics have occurred periodically ever since. Major pandemics took place in 17294 1730, 173241733, 1781 1782, 183041831, 1833, and 1889-1890. The last of these, called the Russian flu because it reached Europe from the east, was the first
25、pandemic for which detailed records are available. In the 20th century, major pandemics occurred in 1918 1919, 1957 1958, and 1968 1969. The 1918 1919 pandemic was the most destructive in recorded history. It started as World War (1914 1918) was ending and caused 20 million deaths-twice as many deat
26、hs as the war itself. When and where the pandemic began is uncertain, but because Spain experienced the first major outbreak, the disease came to be called the Spanish flu. The virus was exceptionally deadly; many of the deaths were among young adults age 20 to 40, a group usually not severely affec
27、ted by influenza. No additionally pandemics occurred during the 20th century, but public health experts expect that there will be more pandemics in coming years. While scientists do not yet know how to accurately predict flu outbreaks, they have established an international network to track and moni
28、tor outbreaks so that health officials can take immediate preventive measures to avoid pandemics. The international network, called FluNet, consists of about 110 influenza centers in more than 80 countries and several World Health Organization (WHO) centers, all linked electronically. 2 The authors
29、primary purpose in this passage is to suggest people receive flu vaccines. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 3 In the United States influenza is one of the ten principle causes of death. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 4 Being tired is one of the classic flu symptoms. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 5 Generally speaking, the perso
30、n who catches flu can completely recover for at last 14 days. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 6 To diagnose influenza, the virus must be identified by using a microscope. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 7 Although there are some drugs effective in relieving flu symptoms today, none can cure flu. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 8
31、 Some of the old people who inject flu vaccines experience serious side effects. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 9 Flu vaccines can reduce death by about _ percent among old people. 10 It is proved that influenza viruses come from the viruses in _. 11 Scientists have established an international network calle
32、d _ to monitor flu in the world. 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
33、 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） She doesnt like Prof. Gilmores lectures, either. （ B） She doesnt like to take notes. （ C） She doesnt really care what Prof. Gilmore teaches. （ D） She has
34、already quit Prof. Gilmores course and choose a new one. （ A） He will buy a warmer coat, too. （ B） He doesnt think its necessary to buy another coat. （ C） He loves spring very much. （ D） He agrees with the woman. （ A） Tom is advised not to talk much. （ B） Tom isnt good at singing. （ C） Tom just had
35、a surgery on his throat. （ D） Tom is encouraged by his doctor to speak more. （ A） She asks the man to wait for her at the train station. （ B） She will call the man when she arrives at the station. （ C） She and the man will take the 7:50 train. （ D） She is sorry for keeping the man waiting for her fo
36、r an hour. （ A） He suggests the woman to have her watch refunded. （ B） He suggests the woman to buy a new battery in the shop on campus. （ C） He believes the shop on campus sells watches at a reasonable price. （ D） He suggests the woman to have her watch checked in the shop. （ A） The novel describes
37、 a man with many different kinds of character. （ B） Thorore too many characters in the novel to remember. （ C） The man is good at memorizing peoples names. （ D） She hasnt read the novel yet. （ A） He didnt make the appointment with the professor. （ B） He totally forgets about the appointment. （ C） He
38、 would probably go to the professors office today if the woman didnt call him. （ D） He though the appointment was 4:50. （ A） Right now. （ B） In the physics class. （ C） After the class. （ D） In the afternoon. （ A） She is a good friend of Professor Gilmore. （ B） She used to work for Professor Gilmore.
39、 （ C） She heard of it form other students. （ D） She arranges the job for Larry. （ A） Just so so. （ B） Quite good. （ C） Fewer than other jobs. （ D） None of them know the salary. （ A） Grade all the homework. （ B） Clean the professors office. （ C） Help the professor in the classroom. （ D） Sort all the
40、documents. （ A） It is cheaper. （ B） It is dearer. （ C） It is more flexible. （ D） It is simpler. （ A） They have more dishes to choose. （ B） They buy their meals at a lower price. （ C） They can choose the place to eat. （ D） They dont have to pay for a certain number of meals. （ A） He can buy meals whe
41、never he wants at a cheaper price. （ B） He can eat all his meals off campus so that he doesnt have to pay the university. （ C） He can buy a reasonable number of meals and dont have to pay meals they dont eat. （ D） He can eat on campus every day. （ A） The cafeteria isnt open to guests. （ B） They have
42、 to pay for at least seven meals. （ C） They have to wait until all the students finish their meals. （ D） They can buy their meals when they eat. 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 q
43、uestions 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） They make decisions by tossing coins. （ B） They are not physically separated. （ C） They think exactly the same way. （ D） They share most of their vital organ
44、s. （ A） Few of them can live long. （ B） Few of them get along well with each other. （ C） Most of them live a normal life. （ D） Most of them differ in their likes and dislikes. （ A） They go to a regular school. （ B） They attend a special school. （ C） They are taught by their parents. （ D） They have a
45、 private tutor. （ A） He set up the first university in America. （ B） He was one of the earliest settlers in America. （ C） He can best represent the spirit of early America. （ D） He was the most distinguished diplomat in American history. （ A） He provided Washington with a lot of money. （ B） He persu
46、aded France to support Washington. （ C） He served as a general in Washingtons army. （ D） He represented Washington in negotiations with Britain. （ A） As one of the greatest American scholars. （ B） As one of Americas most ingenious inventors. （ C） As one of the founding fathers of the United States.
47、（ D） As one of the most famous activists for human rights. （ A） Because cats always fascinate human beings. （ B） Because cats are friendly and affectionate towards humans. （ C） Because there is a popular belief that cats have nine lives. （ D） Because cats lead their own lives and seldom become obedi
48、ent like dogs are. （ A） All of them died because of falling off high buildings. （ B） All of them had the experience of falling off high buildings. （ C） All of them were born in New York. （ D） All of them were born within five months. （ A） It suffered from toothache. （ B） It fell 32 floors and died.
49、（ C） It magically survived falling from high building. （ D） it was pushed down from the windowsill by its master. （ A） Because they actually have nine lives. （ B） Because they reach speeds of 60 miles an hour and more. （ C） Because they have time to stretch their body to diminish the shock. （ D） Because they have learned their skills from flying squirrels. Section C Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the fir
