1、大学英语六级模拟试卷 292 及答案与解析 一、 Part I Writing (30 minutes) 1 Directions: For this part, you are allowed to write a short essay entitled College Students Making Money. You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below. 1. 大学生兼职工作的现象 2大学生兼职工作的原因 3我的观点 二、 Part II Reading Comprehension (Sk
2、imming 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 the information given in the passage; N (for NO) if the statement co
3、ntradicts the information given in the passage; NG (for NOT GIVEN) if the information is not given in the passage. 1 When to Worry About a Fever THE PANICKED CALL woke Dr. Suzanne Corrigan at 2 a. m. A woman cried, “My child has a high fever. What should I do?“ The Irving, Texas, pediatrician quickl
4、y asked: How old is the youngster? How high is the fever? “It turned out that the fever measured 101 degrees rectally the equivalent of 100 degrees orally,“ says Corrigan. “And the baby, a 15-month-old, had fallen back to a peaceful sleep.“ The mother had worried that the fever might go up quickly i
5、f she didnt wake the child to give medication. Corrigan reassured her that the fever was mild and simply the bodys natural response to fighting off an invader, most likely a aims The doctor advised her to let the baby sleep, unless other symptoms appeared. “Like many people, this mother mistakenly a
6、ssume that having a fever means youre seriously ill,“ says Corrigan, of the American Academy of Pediatrics. “I tell patients that fever itself isnt an illness. Its how the body revs up the immune system to defend against infection.“ An unreasonable fear of elevated temperature, a common reaction, is
7、 called “fever phobia“ by Dr. Barton D. Schmitt, professor of pediatrics at The Childrens Hospital in Denver. Few people, says Schmitt, realize that fever itself is rarely dangerous, and by treating it aggressively with aspirin or acetaminophen, they may actually slow recovery. Here are six surprisi
8、ng facts about fever you should know to protect yourself and your family. 1 The concept of 98.6 as the bodys “normal“ temperature is out of date. Says Dr. Philip A. Mackowiak of the University of Maryland School of Medicine: “The normal temperature is actually a range rather than one single number.
9、And theres a great deal of individual variation.“ The bodys natural circadian rhythms prompt daily temperature fluctuations of about one degree Fahrenheit, but some people have oscillations as wide as 2.4 degrees or as narrow as 0.1 degree. Children tend to have slightly higher normal temperature th
10、an adults and are more likely to run high fevers in response to infection. Elderly people tend to have lower body temperatures than younger adults. Ordinary actions can raise temperature: digesting a big meal, being in the sun, prolonged crying in babies, exercise. But body temperature rarely rises
11、higher than about 106. 5 degrees with two main exceptions: a trauma or turner that damages the hypothalamus (the part of the brain controlling temperature), and, more commonly, heat stroke, which must be treated immediately to prevent damage to body organs, or death. 2 Taking medication to lower a f
12、ever may prolong illness. Heres how fever works: When white blood cells recognize an intruder, they release proteins that travel to the hypothalamus and prompt it to raise the bodys thermostat. The body reacts to this by generating heat, often through shivering. “Many immunological functions appear
13、to be more efficient at a higher temperature,“ says pediatrician Timothy Doran of The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. “And some bacteria and viruses dont grow as well at higher temperatures.“ Recent studies show that when animals are exposed to bacteria but prevented from running a feve
14、r, many die of infections they might have survived. Doran researched children with chickenpox, and found that “it took those who were given acetaminophen about half a day longer to recover“ than it did those whose fevers where untreated. While most people are probably better off not suppressing feve
15、rs that cause no discomfort, there are exceptions. Coronary patients and those with such chronic conditions as arthritis and diabetes should contact a. physician immediately. To balance the risks and benefits of treating fever, a lot depends on the patients comfort. “Data show that fever does good,
16、but it also can cause real discomfort - usually beginning at around 101.5 degrees,“ says Dr. Allen Mitchell, professor of public health at Boston University School of Medicine. “If a fever is making you achy and miserable, many doctors recommended taking a medication such as aspirin, acetaminophen,
17、or ibuprofen.“ But cautions Mitchell, never use aspirin to treat fever in children or adolescents, since it increases the risk of the rare, potentially fatal condition called Reyes syndrome. 3 A fever doesnt necessarily mean a serious illness. “Im mush more concerned about a non-responsive child wit
18、h a temperature of 101 degrees than a playful child with a temperature of 104 degrees,“ says Erdenheim, Pa. , pediatrician Daniel Hyman. “Watch how the patient looks and acts, instead of relying only on the thermometer.“ This is particularly important with newborns and the elderly, since their immun
19、e systems may not be fully functional and they often wont run a fever even when very iii. Fortunately, nature gives other indicators of infection, A sick infant may stare and have grayish skin or cold limbs. In the frail elderly, look for tiredness and mood change. 4 “High“ fevers rarely cause brain
20、 damage or death. A temperature needs to soar over 106.5 degrees, and thats unlikely, before there is risk of brain damage. Yet when Dr. Schmitt surveyed parents, he discovered that most thought a temperature of 104 degrees or less can cause serious neurological side effects, including brain damage.
21、 His study revealed that more than half of parents gave fever-reducing medicine for temperatures of 98.6 to 100 degrees - which are possibly normal. “Some people get frantic,“ says Schmitt, “if medication wont get the temperature down to 98.6. Yet a correct dose will only bring a temperature down by
22、 two or three degrees, so if you start at 103, the most you can expect is to bring it down to 100.“ To counter fever phobia, Schmitt says physicians and nurses “need to tell parents the main reason for treatment is to help the child feel comfortable, not to prevent harm.“ 5 If youre sick, theres no
23、need to take your temperature frequently. “The time to take a temperature is when your health-care provider asks you,“ says Dr. Michael Rothenberg, co-author of Dr. Spocks Baby oral temperatures are preferred for older children and adults. A rule of thumb from Dr. Boyd Shook of the Central Oklahoma
24、Medical Group in Oklahoma City: “Unless your doctor tells you, never wake someone to take a temperature or give fever medication. Sleep is very valuable to someone who is sick.“ 6 If you have a fever, you dont to stay in bed. Sleep if, you want to, but dont feel compelled. “Getting in bed and coveri
25、ng yourself with blankets can make the problem seem more serious,“ Says internist Charles Kennedy, medical editor of the Mayo Clinic Health Letter. “While its good to rest and avoid undue fatigue, begin in bed isnt necessarily beneficial.“ Rather than forcing yourself or our child to lie still, just
26、 relax quietly around the house. WHEN FEVER STRIKES, heres what doctors do advise: Call your physician when: an infant three months or younger has a temperature of 100.2 degrees or more; a baby between three and six months has a temperature of 101 degrees or greater: a child older than six months ha
27、s a fever of 103 degrees. For adults, call the doctor if: a fever is 103 degrees, or more; a temperature of 101 degrees lasts more than three days - even if there are no other apparent symptoms; a low-grade fever continues for several weeks. Also call a doctor for fevers accompanied by: severe heada
28、che or still neck, mental confusion, sore throat, bad aches and pains, coughing that brings up sputum or blood, inconsolable irritability or excessive sleepiness, rash or vomiting, difficulty breathing and bloody diarrhea or blood in stools. The recent scare about “flesh eating“ strep infections is
29、a reminder, experts say, to have infected wounds examined promptly. Consult a doctor about fevers over 102 degrees when infections are evident. Drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration. This is particularly important for elderly people, who have a greater risk of complications, such as stroke, wh
30、en they are dehydrated. Drink frequently enough to pass clear urine every two hours. But heart and kidney patients should check with their physician before forcing fluids. Try a gentle sponge bath. Children with a 104-degree temperature or higher may be more comfortable if their fever is lowered wit
31、h a sponge bath. But if the child has been given acetaminophen, wait 30 minutes to an hour before the bath. This will avoid chilling the youngster whose temperature is already coming down because of the medicine. Use lukewarm water, since cold water can cause shivers and elevate temperature. Avoid a
32、lcohol rubs - children may absorb toxic amounts of alcohol through their skin. Finally, dont panic. Remember: fever is a normal response to infection, and no major problems generally come from fever itself. As Suzanne Corrigan of the American Academy of; Pediatrics puts it: “In many ways, fever is a
33、 friend, not a foe.“ 2 Its not easy to cure a fever. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 3 Children tend to have slightly higher normal temperature than adults. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 4 If you have a fever, you must stay in bed. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 5 Drink plenty of fluids is particularly important for elderly p
34、eople who have a fever. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 6 Elderly people tend to have lower _ than younger adults. 7 A sick infant may stare and have _ or cold limbs. 8 To find out if you have a fever caused by illness, wait until you _ for an hour or so before using a thermometer. 9 If your infant _ has a te
35、mperature of 100.2 degrees or more, you should call your physician. 10 Children with a 104-degree temperature or higher may be more comfortable if their fever is lowered with _. 11 Fever is a _ to infection, and no major problems generally come from fever itself. Section A Directions: In this sectio
36、n, 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 question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the
37、four choices marked A, B, C and D, and decide which is the best answer. （ A） To remind him of the data he should take to the conference. （ B） To see if be is ready for the coming conference. （ C） To tell him something about the conference. （ D） To help him prepare for the conference. （ A） The long w
38、ait. （ B） The broken-down computer. （ C） The mistakes in her telephone bill. （ D） The bad telephone service. （ 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） Its results were just as expe
39、cted. （ B） It wasnt very well designed. （ C） It fully reflected the students ability. （ D） Its results fell short of her expectations. （ A） He believes dancing is enjoyable. （ B） He definitely does not like dancing. （ C） He admires those who dance. （ D） He wont dance until he has done his work. （ A）
40、 His computer doesnt work well. （ B） He isnt getting along with his staff. （ C） He didnt register for a proper course. （ D） He cant apply the theory to his program. （ A） Reading on the campus lawn. （ B） Depositing money in the bank. （ C） Applying for financial aid. （ D） Reviewing a students applicat
41、ion （ A） A new shuttle bus. （ B） A scheduled space flight. （ C） An airplane flight. （ D） The first space flight. （ A） He had a surfing accident. （ B） He changed the way he looked. （ C） He spent some time studying. （ D） He found a new hobby. （ A） 1,000 years. （ B） 2,000 years. （ C） 3,000 years. （ D）
42、4,000 years. （ A） Sharks. （ B） Larger boats. （ C） The creatures of the sea. （ D） The ocean itself. （ A） The apartment is too far from the campus. （ B） The apartment needs a lot of repair work. （ C） Shes having trouble with the owner of the apartment. （ D） Her roommate wont share expenses. （ A） She c
43、ant find anyone to repair the dishwasher. （ B） She had t9 buy a new dishwasher. （ C） Paula had some repairs done without her permission. （ D） Paula didnt pay the rent on time. （ A） Classmates. （ B） Friends. （ C） Lawyer and client. （ D） Lifesaver and drowned victim. （ A） Because he has some knowledge
44、 of the law. （ B） Because he knows the owner. （ C） Because he can bring lawsuit against the owner. （ D） Because he once had the same problem. 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 ques
45、tions 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 are delighted because they can enjoy the scenery while driving. （ B） They are frightened because traffic accidents are frequent: （ C） They are irritated be
46、cause the bridge is jammed with cars. （ D） They are pleased because it saves them much time. （ A） They dont have their own cars to drive to work. （ B） Many of them are romantic by temperament. （ C） Most of them enjoy the drinks on the boat. （ D） They tend to be more friendly to each other. （ A） Many
47、 welcome the idea of having more bars on board. （ B） Many prefer the ferry to maintain its present speed. （ C） Some suggest improving the design of the deck. （ D） Some object to using larger luxury boats. （ A） Coca Cola. （ B） Sausage. （ C） Milk. （ D） Fried chicken. （ A） He has had thirteen decayed t
48、eeth. （ B） He doesnt have a single decayed tooth. （ C） He has fewer decayed teeth than other people of his age. （ D） He never had a single tooth pulled out before he was fifty. （ A） Brush your teeth right before you go to bed in the evening. （ B） Have as few of your teeth pulled out as possible. （ C
49、） Have your teeth X-rayed at regular intervals. （ D） Clean your teeth shortly after eating. （ A） Because we might be offered a dish of insects. （ B） Because nothing but freshly cooked insects are served （ C） Because some yuppies like to horrify guests with insects as food. （ D） Because we might meet many successful executives in the media industry. （ A） From yuppie clubs. （ B） In the seafood market. （ C） In the supermarket. （ D） On the In
