1、大学英语六级模拟试卷 333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 How I Finance My College Education. You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below: 1. 上 大学的费用 (tuition and fees)可以通过多种途径解决。 2哪种途径适合我 (说明
2、理由 )。 3我的看法是 How I Finance My College Education 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 Gossip Even if youve never taken a class in 18th century Russian history, youve probably heard the
4、story about Catherine the Great. According to the lore, Catherine , Empress of Russia, died under questionable circumstances involving a horse. If you ask someone who has a fondness for history or urban legends, though, youll learn that the story isnt true. Catherine I1 really died of a stroke, and
5、no horses were present. Introduction The story of Catherine the Great and the horse isnt recent invention-it started out as gossip more than 200 years ago. Its a good illustration of the nature of gossip. Its almost impossible to figure out who told the story first. Historians believe that the Frenc
6、h upper class created the rumor in an attempt to destroy Catherines reputation. It started as a malicious (用意歹毒的 ) attempt to slander (诽谤 ) someone and possibly to improve the social standing of the people who made up the story. When people repeat it today, they believe it is true, in spite of its i
7、nherent outlandishness (古怪 ). The tale is persistent and widespread. Its stayed around for hundreds of years, and no matter how many historians refute it, people still pass it on. Its the kind of news most people cant help spreading around, even if theyve resolved to spend less time gossiping. Even
8、though some of the details have changel, the core of the story is the same as if was 200 years ago. In this respect, real gossip is different from the “telephone game“ often used to teach children about its hazards. However, unlike the story of Catherine I, not all gossip is malicious or untrue. Lik
9、e swearing, another use of language many people try to avoid, gossip plays a number of roles within social groups, and some of them can actually be useful. Sociologists, linguists, psychologists and historians are among the people who research gossip and how it functions in society. Its a tricky phe
10、nomenon to study, though. People usually gossip spontaneously and in private, so its almost impossible to study gossip in a laboratory setting. In fact, many researchers study gossip by eavesdropping (偷听 ) on gossipers. In addition, when researchers study gossip, they dont all use the same definitio
11、n. Most start with the same basic idra: Gossip is a conversation between two people that concerns a third person who is not present. Different researchers then add a range of stipulations. The comversation takes place in private. The people talking are transmitting information as though it were fact
12、, but they have not confirmed the information as factual. The people gossiping and the person being gossiped about know each other in real life. By this definition, celebrity gossip is not really gossip unless the speaker and the listener are sriends with the celebrity in question. Something in the
13、speakers body language or tone of voice suggests a moral judgment about the information being relayed. For example, the sentence “Clara got a puppy“ sounds pretty neutral. But if Clara lives in a college dorm that doesnt allow pets and the person speaking sounds scandalized, the sentence becomes gos
14、sip. The people gossiping compare themselves in some way to the person being gossiped about, usually considering themselves to be superior to the subject. Gossip is full of contradictions. People do it even though they think they shouldnt. Gossip can bolster (助长 ) one persons reputation while destro
15、ying anothers, and it can establish a trusting bond between two people while betraying the trust of a third. People who gossip too much can develop a reputation for being untrustworthy or too talkative. But people who dont gossip can develop a reputation for being distant, uptight or snobbish. These
16、 fictional examples explore the different sides of gossip and its moral implications. Malice with a Purpose Mickey, Amy and Joey are in elementary school, Mickey tells Amy that Joey failed a test. With this piece of gossip, Mickey establishes that hes smarter than Joey and implies that Amy is, too.
17、Amy and Mickey position themselves as better than Joey, which can raise social standing compared to him and the rest of the class. This isnt a particularly kind piece of gossip, since its likely to cause classmates to tease Joey and hurt his feelings. In addition, Mickey and Amy have to continue to
18、gossip their classmates in order to maintain their more popular place withinthe the social group. This a common use for gossip-people compare themselves favorably to others, raising their own status within a social circle while lowering someone elses. False or slanderous gossip usually works in much
19、 the same way. Us Versus Them Mirabelle is a member of a choral group, and after being named one of the groups section leaders, she starts to slack off. She skips rehearsals, arrives late and leaves early. Two other members of the group, Gins and David, generally come early and stay late to help oth
20、er members. Theyve also volunteered to organize and store all of the groups sheet music. One day, a new member named Michael joins the group. After rehearsal, Gins and David take Micheal to dinner and fill him in about Mirabelles habits. This conversation allows all three people involved to form a b
21、ond in general, people who are united against a common hardship or enemy become closer to each other. In fact, the group as a whole might become stronger as it compensates for Mirabelles shortcomings. This is another common use for gossip- one study has even shown that the amount of gossip in a team
22、 environment peaks when the team views one of its members as inefficient. This piece of gossip also makes Michael aware of Gina and Davids expectations of him. He gets advance warning of issues he might have with Mirabelle. However, some would argue that Gins and David are simply bad-mouthing a coll
23、eague rather than taking steps to address the problem. Delicate Information Jason is suddenly terminated from his job. His co-workers begin to worry about their own job security-Jason was well-liked and efficient, and his being fired came out of the blue. Morale begins to suffer as people wonder whe
24、ther they will be next. Soon, people learn through the office rumor that Jason had been stealing money from the companys charity fund drive, which he was coordinating. Jasons co-workes need this information to feel secure in their own jobs, but it would not be appropriate for the company to broadcas
25、t it. In this kind of situation, a companys official sources of information cant answer employees question, so the employees turn to unofficial sources. For this reason, gossip is often is often prevalent in businesses that do not communicate well with their employees; Spreading this information cou
26、ld be considered a violation of Jasons privacy or an assault on his character. In addition, it can be argued that peoples confidence in Jason is more important than their sense of job security. This example also demonstrates something thats typical of a lot of gossip. Most people would probably reac
27、t to the news of Jasons theft with disbelief. However, everyone trusts that the source of the information is telling the truth they suspend their disbelief. Although the idea someone as kind and responsible as Jason could be a thief can seem absurd, people will pass it on if they believe it to be tr
28、ue. Being Prepared Amanda lives in an apartment. One night, someone breaks into the aprtment upstairs. Amanda learns that her upstairs neighbors were drug dealers and had recently been arrested. Her landlord evicted the neighbors, but theyd left most of their possessions in the apartment. Police the
29、orize that the thief had bought drugs from the neighbors and had broken in looking for drags or money. Amandaa landlords clean out the upstairs apartment and rent it to a family who has a young daughter. Concerned for their safety, Amanda tells her new neighbors about the previous neighbors and the
30、break-in. Most people think of gossip as negative, but in this situation, Amanda could feel morally obligated to gossip. Shea giving her neighbors information that they need to have to ensure their physical safety. She and her neighbors also develop a bond of trust during the conversation, which can
31、 make it more likely that they will be able to trust and help each in the future. 2 Although it is usually unclear who starts the gossip, people tend to believe it. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 3 Gossips are always with an evil intention, and the stories are always untrue. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 4 Some rese
32、archers tried to study gossips, which they found almost impossible in the lab environment. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 5 According to some researchers criteria, gossips about famous people are not real gossips. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 6 When people gossip about others, they usually compare themselves to the
33、 gossiped ones, and think themselves _. 7 As in the story of Mickey, Amy and Joey, a gossip may cause _ to the gossiped. 8 The story of Mirabelle illustrates a common use of gossip it makes the gossiping ones _. 9 Gossip about Jason appeared partially because the company management failed to have _
34、with the staff. 10 The story of Jason shows that although gossips are usually incredible, people tend to believe in the _. 11 If a gossip brings good to the gossiping, the peole involved are likely to develop _. Section A Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long co
35、nversations. 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
36、is the best answer. （ A） Customs officer and traveler. （ B） Shop assistant and customer. （ C） Repairman and customer. （ D） Postman and customer. （ A） The present house is too old. （ B） The new house is more comfortable. （ C） The old house is far from her work. （ D） She needs a quiet place. （ A） She
37、finds her handbag missing. （ B） She forgets where she put the keys; （ C） She cant find her keys. （ D） She left her keys in the office. （ A） Buy a table in the shop. （ B） Eat at a restaurant. （ C） Look for a nice restaurant. （ D） Order a meal by telephone. （ A） They had a happy weekend. （ B） It was n
38、ot so bad as the woman thought. （ C） The womans health is getting worse. （ D） He agrees with the woman. （ A） At a hospital. （ B） At a library. （ C） At a bookstore. （ D） At a restaurant. （ A） 5:35. （ B） 5:15. （ C） 5:30. （ D） 5:20. （ A） John is always sad. （ B） He thinks the woman is right. （ C） He wi
39、ll talk to John. （ D） John is actually happy. （ A） He is surprised. （ B） He is skeptical. （ C） He is disgusted. （ D） He is alarmed. （ A） They shine brightly. （ B） They are extremely strong. （ C） They can store heat. （ D） They Can absorb water. （ A） The weight. （ B） The chemical composition. （ C） The
40、 color. （ D） The shape. （ A） For a basketball match. （ B） For a table tennis match. （ C） For a football match. （ D） For a volleyball match. （ A） Because there are so many very people enjoying. （ B） Because players can build up their body. （ C） Because it is very fast, with lots of action. （ D） Becau
41、se the volleyball is interesting to watch. （ A） He says that hes got a basketball match ticket. （ B） He says that hes got to see some friends. （ C） He says that he has to see his parents. （ D） He says that the ticket is expensive. （ A） Yes, he gives the woman five pounds and promises to go to the ma
42、tch. （ B） No, he doesnt want to watch the match. （ C） Yes, he likes to watch but want to have a free ticket. （ D） No, he likes to watch the match only through TV. 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
43、 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） Men of different social classes go to different kinds of pubs. （ B） Men of different social classes go to pubs for different reasons. （ C）
44、Men often go to pubs with their wives or girlfriends. （ D） All of the above. （ A） Women were forbidden to visit any pub. （ B） Men often took their wives to pubs. （ C） Only people of lower social classes went to pubs. （ D） Pubs were always crowded as they opened only at certain times. （ A） They belie
45、ve pubs are only suitable for men. （ B） They strongly oppose womens visit to pubs. （ C） They consider the pub an unrespectable place. （ D） They have changed their views on pubs. （ A） The smell of the food. （ B） The quality of the food. （ C） The distance of the food. （ D） The amount of the food. （ A）
46、 The direction to fly in. （ B） The distance to fly. （ C） The height to fly. （ D） The kind of food to find. （ A） Diligent. （ B） Interesting. （ C） Creative. （ D） Cooperative. （ A） Human relations. （ B） Personality. （ C） Interpersonal skills training. （ D） Interpersonal competence. （ A） To train effect
47、ive leaders. （ B） To improve managers interpersonal skills. （ C） To teach communication skills to introverted supervisors. （ D） To build up closer relations between management and employees. （ A） Positive. （ B） Negative. （ C） Indifferent. （ D） Strongly supportive. （ A） Interpersonal skills can be im
48、proved through training. （ B） Interpersonal skills can never be learned. （ C） Interpersonal skills can be effectively taught in training programs. （ D） Interpersonal skills can neither be taught nor learned. Section C Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage
49、 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 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 One of the basic ingredients of American
