1、大学英语六级模拟试卷 240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 short essay entitled The Advantages and Disadvantages of Going Abroad for Holidays. You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below: - 出国旅游悄然兴起 - 出国旅游的种种好处 - 出
2、国旅游的种种弊端 - 你的选择 The Advantages and Disadvantages of Going Abroad for Holidays 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, m
3、ark： 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 Should You Jump on the Technological Bandwagon (时尚 )? Technological A
4、dvances and Their Influence Within the last 20 years, we have been swamped with new technology which has helped us run our businesses faster, and hopefully better. Recently, some of us have begun to question whether the onslaught of ever newer technology is really helping us as much as the initial i
5、mprovements did. Just because a technology is new doesnt necessarily mean that it is better. Perhaps what we should be asking is “What technology can we really use?“ We all have some hi-tech products that weve bought but dont use. Many of us have a VCR with so many complex functions that we have dif
6、ficulty programming it to record a program. Similarly, we have seen workers spend an hour playing with a computer program to print out a single mailing label which could have been more quickly done on a typewriter. Every business may not be able to afford all of these new toys. And they may not need
7、 to. Remembering that in many cases the pushers of new technology are simply salespeople trying to get you to pay for the toys which intrigue them. There are several questions you should ask yourself before making any decision: How much are these toys really worth? Does this new technology make sens
8、e for your business? Is this technology really worth the effort needed to use it? With any new technology, there is a payback time when the increased efficiency gained may help to pay for the adoption of that new technology. When you first computerized your office, you got a big boost in efficiency
9、for a minimal investment. As the technology gets ever more sophisticated, you start to lose that increase in efficiency. The old saying goes that you get 90% of your increase in efficiency for 10% of your investment. The remaining 90% of your money is spent trying to get that last 10% increase in ef
10、ficiency. You have to analyze your business and decide if you ever get enough increase in efficiency to pay back that large additional cost. New Technologies and Their Cost You need to analyze the way you do business to see what you can do to increase your efficiency. You cant get caught in the trap
11、 of “WE VE ALWAYS DONE IT THIS WAY !“ You want to keep the best, and throw away the things that slow you down. Sometimes that does mean adopting new technology. Sometimes it means changing the way you do business. Sometimes it means keeping what you have. Lets consider and analyze some of the new te
12、chnologies. Internet Presence The Internet is receiving a lot of hype (炒作 ) these days, and it sounds as though every business needs to have an Internet presence. Developing and maintaining a website takes time and money Before you make that investment, you should decide if you really need an Intern
13、et presence. Ask yourself these questions: Are your potential clients located throughout the United States? Do your potential clients own computers? Are your potential clients computer sophisticates who surf the Web regularly? Are the people who ARE on the Internet part of your potential client base
14、? (The primary users of the Internet at this time tend to be educated, middle to upper middle class people.) If you can answer yes to all of these questions, then an Internet presence may make sense for your business. If your potential clients are all local, if they have little or no access to the I
15、nternet, then this technology may be one you can play with, as long as you recognize that the expenses will not necessarily increase your business. Paperless Office A paperless office is one in which all records are kept only in the computer. To many people, this appears to be a good idea. No paper
16、files are kept, so no time is spent filing. However, time is still needed to scan information into the computer, correct it, etc. More importantly, In most computer systems, there exists the possibility of altering records without a trail being left. The IRS (Internal Revenue Service) knows this. Th
17、ey know that it is harder to “doctor“ paper records. Recently several court decisions have hinged on the ability of the premium finance company to produce paper records of their operations. Is this new technology worth the money, time and risk? Automated Phone System By automated phone systems, I am
18、 referring to those systems which direct you to “PRESS 1 to TALK TO DEPARTMENT ONE; PRESS 2 TO FIND OUT YOUR ACCOUNT STATUS, ETC.“ These systems are, in many companies, replacing a real person servicing the clients. I personally detest those systems and, given the choice, do not do business with tho
19、se companies that use an automated phone system. I dont think I am alone. However, if you choose to use an automated phone system, you need to get a good one, with lots of options to answer client questions. The cost of such a system is high. The “whizkid“ (神童 ) suggested that you should really spen
20、d about 50,000 to get an adequate system. That is a lot of money for all but the largest operations. Sales pros tell us that “the customer is always right.“ If that is true, so is the idea that the customer is important to your business, and deserves your full attention. An automated phone system te
21、lls that customer that you think of him as a number that can be handled with an impersonal automated message and then dismissed. The systems are slow and annoying and many people still have to talk to a real person to get the answer they want. The customers problem is not resolved quickly and they f
22、eel abused. In a society ever more conscious of service, that is a dangerous message to send. From a customer satisfaction standpoint- nothing beats a smiling voice on the other end of the phone who is willing to answer a question or solve a problem. Research has repeatedly shown that “giving good t
23、elephone“ (as one of our clients put it) helps enhance customer satisfaction, thus helping to retain business and bring in new business. Laser-Printed Forms Laser-printed forms sound like a great idea, and in some cases, they are. With laser printable forms, an agent can print premium finance agreem
24、ents on plain paper in his/her office. And if all premium finance forms were laser printable, a premium finance company would need only one printer for all of its printing needs. However, there are some significant problems with laser printable forms that may rule them out for your operation. One co
25、ncern for all laser printable forms is the cost. Its true that when you can print on plain paper, you no longer have to purchase forms. That cost, however, is offset by the need to purchase paper, printer supplies, and increased maintenance. One of the PC magazines recently quoted a cost of 3.5-5.0
26、cents per page. In addition, the ability to print forms on a laser printer requires additional programming. Programs that enable you to print forms on a laser printer, generally must be WINDOWS-based. This means that programming costs are higher because of the complexity of the programming required.
27、 And support costs more for the company developing the program, which is reflected in the cost to the customer. That means that the costs of these programs are higher than you might expect, or be willing to pay for. Conclusion In conclusion, the question to ask is “Is the new technology worth having
28、?“ Are you increasing efficiency and value to your business or are you simply doing tricks? Do you really have a payback for the added expense of the new technology (and the costs are high)? You have to analyze these questions in the context of your own business requirements and operation before dec
29、iding to jump on the technology wagon. New technology isnt necessarily better for your business. And up to date technology may put you behind in terms of cost and efficiency. 2 Only 10% of your investment is needed to get 90% of your increase in efficiency. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 3 If your potential
30、clients are all local, you still must develop and maintain a Website. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 4 In buying an automated phone system, 50,000 is a lot of money even for the largest companies. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 5 The author persuades people not to use new technologies because they are expensive. （ A）
31、 Y （ B） N （ C） NG 6 We become less _ as the technology gets ever more sophisticated. 7 In a paperless office, records might be _ without a trail being left. 8 The automated phone system is so _ that people have to talk to a real person to solve some problems. 9 It is said that giving good telephone
32、helps increase _. 10 The cost of printing laser forms is offset by that of purchasing paper, printer supplies and _. 11 People should take business _ into consideration when they spend money on new technology. Section A Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conv
33、ersations. 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 and D, and decide which is
34、 the best answer. （ A） The Tread Hall is on the left of a 20-storey building. （ B） The Tread Hall is on the right of a 20-storey building. （ C） The Tread Hall is behind a 20-storey building. （ D） The Tread Hall is next to a 20-storey building. （ A） Because the temperature can climb to 85 Fahrenheit.
35、 （ B） Because the temperature can climb to 95 Fahrenheit. （ C） Because the temperature can climb to 75 Fahrenheit. （ D） Because the temperature can climb to 105 Fahrenheit. （ A） She will not go to the park. （ B） She will go to the park. （ C） She likes to take a walk. （ D） She is too tired to take a
36、walk. （ A） Sixteen below zero. （ B） Six below zero. （ C） Sixteen above zero. （ D） Six above zero. （ A） Because his watch has stopped. （ B） Because his watch is slow. （ C） Because his watch is fast. （ D） Because his watch is lost. （ A） Winding the watch. （ B） Stopping the watch. （ C） Setting the watc
37、h by the radio. （ D） Asking Mary about the time. （ A） At 9:00. （ B） At 9:30. （ C） At 9:25. （ D） At 10:00. （ A） Professor and student. （ B） Doctor and patient. （ C） Waiter and customer. （ D） Clerk and customer. （ A） Small and lightweight. （ B） Solid and heavy. （ C） Bulky but weightless. （ D） Large bu
38、t necessary. （ A） Minerals. （ B） Chemical pollutants. （ C） Salt. （ D） Germs. （ A） Water from inland seas. （ B） Rainwater. （ C） Sewerage. （ D） Water from mountain streams. （ A） She attended one of its meetings. （ B） Her roommate is a member of it. （ C） She saw the members protesting. （ D） She read ab
39、out it in the newspaper. （ A） Secure more student parking spaces. （ B） Preserve an open space on campus. （ C） Get more funding for their group. （ D） Schedule a meeting with college administrators. （ A） Go to class. （ B） Go on a picnic. （ C） Attend a meeting. （ D） Attend the rally. （ A） Help the man
40、plan a student rally. （ B） Use the student parking lot. （ C） Make a donation to support the group. （ D） Sign a petition. 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
41、only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D. （ A） For scientific study. （ B） For field guides. （ C） For entertainment. （ D） For some film background sounds. （ A） Its difficult to find birds for recording. （ B） Its difficult to find
42、 quiet areas for recording. （ C） Its difficult to find animals for recording. （ D） Its difficult to find mammals for recording. （ A） Attracting mates. （ B） Staking their territories. （ C） Hearing each other. （ D） Sleeping. （ A） Light speed is millions of times faster than sound speed. （ B） Light spe
43、ed is a million times slower than sound speed. （ C） Light speed is about millions of times faster than sound speed. （ D） Light speed is about a million times faster than sound speed. （ A） You hear the gun before you see the smoke. （ B） You see the smoke before you hear the gun. （ C） The sound of the
44、 gun will reach you before the race starts. （ D） Racers start to run before you see the smoke. （ A） 1.3 seconds. （ B） Eight minutes. （ C） A lifes time. （ D） About four years. （ A） Because it is open to everyone. （ B） Because there is no entrance examination. （ C） Because it doesnt have any gate. （ D
45、） Because it never closes. （ A） Taking the air. （ B） By plane. （ C） On radio and TV. （ D） At the airport. （ A） Three weeks. （ B） Nine weeks. （ C） Five weeks. （ D） Ten weeks. （ A） Half a year. （ B） Four or five years. （ C） Three years. （ D） One year. Section C Directions: In this section, you will he
46、ar 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. For blanks numbered from 44 t
47、o 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 For many women choosing whether to work or not to work outside their home is a luxury: They must work to survive. Others face a hard decision. Perha
48、ps the easiest choice has to do with【 B1】 _ . One husband said, “Marge and I decided after careful consideration that for her to go back to work at this moment was an【 B2】_ we couldnt afford.“ With two preschool children, it soon became clear in their figuring that with babysitters,【 B3】 _ , and inc
49、reased taxes, rather than having more money, they might【 B4】 _ end up with less. Economic factors are usually the first to be【 B5】 _ , but they are not the most important. The most important aspects of the decision have to do with the【 B6】 _ needs of each member of the family. It is in this area that husbands and wives find themselves having to face many confusing and【 B7】 _ feelings. There are many women who find that homemaking is boring or who feel【 B8】
