1、大学英语六级模拟试卷 368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 commenting on the value of beauty. You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below in Chinese. 1近年来不少大四学生就业前突击整容 2当今社会崇尚外表的舆论导向是导致上述现象的主要因素 3我对外表美的
2、看法 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 statement agrees with the information given in the
3、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 wdl4ntentioned friends, for the first time in months, I came out of writers seclusion and attende
4、d a cocktail party which is another word for a social gathering. So there I was, trapped in a crowded mom, people milling (乱转 ) all around me, each with a drink in hand, chitchatting while the waiters skillfully negotiated their way through the bustle with trays of colorful beverages and fancy hors
5、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 is of great interest. In China, many of my stude
6、nts 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 ask their foreign teachers to dedicate a full cl
7、ass 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 generating this particular lesson plan. “Michelle,
8、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. “Wall, tell me what those five things are,“ I ask. “Arrive late, talk, eat, drink and have a blast.“ They bl
9、urt 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. , there are additional ceremonies such as cake cut
10、ting, 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 further, youll realize that theres far more to th
11、ese 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? Because people fear that others may think tha
12、t 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 and its exciting and productive.“ Therefore,
13、 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. Strange, isnt it? Anyhow, remember, be fashi
14、onably late. Small Talk One way of gauging the success of a party is by the noise meter. The louder the party is, the more 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 and have great, engaging conversations? The
15、 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 and activities often sidetrack people, it
16、s 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 excellent environment for making new friend
17、s and establishing valuable business contacts. In fact, in many professions, important business transactions am initiated at a social event. People meet, have a nice chat, exchange information and make a good impression. Sometimes thats all it takes to begin a long-lasting friendship or business ass
18、ociation. ,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 your hands at parties.) Some of the classic
19、 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 rolls and various dim sum dishes always add an exotic flair to a
20、 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 always get refills. And one more thing, dont
21、 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 way it should be. Unfortunately its not alw
22、ays 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 bar, kick off the night with a few drinks.
23、 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 intoxicated which might explain why its so loud a
24、t 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 behavior could endanger their safety and t
25、he 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 never do something you are uncomfortable
26、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 to the party, I realized that I was stand
27、ing 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, we talked, we drank, we ate. We had ourse
28、lves a great time. 2 The reason why the author attended a cocktail party last night is because he _. （ A） hoped to walk out of writers seclusion （ B） would like to know the customs of parties （ C） wanted to join in a social gathering （ D） was persuaded by kind friends 3 Although people think America
29、n party makes a rich source for discussions, many teachers _. （ A） produce lesson plans with case （ B） produce lesson plans with difficulties （ C） dedicate a full class to this fascinating topic （ D） make excellent lesson plans 4 If you arrive early in an American party, how will other people think
30、of you? （ A） You are punctual and polite. （ B） You are a busy and important person with lots to do. （ C） You have no life of your own. （ D） You are leading an exciting and productive life. 5 The success of a party sometimes depends on _. （ A） how much fun people are having （ B） whether it is loud or
31、 not （ C） whether parties provide an excellent environment （ D） whether people are in good moods and spirits 6 Why the power of small talk should never be underestimated? （ A） Because people may begin a long lasting friendship or business association. （ B） Because people may have a nice chat. （ C） B
32、ecause people may exchange information. （ D） All above. 7 Most parties offer finger ford, but _. （ A） only Americans love it. （ B） it is impolite to eat with your hands at parties （ C） there are some exceptions （ D） you cant always get refills 8 What kind of food are very popular nowadays in America
33、n parties? （ A） Asian Foods. （ B） Various dim sum dishes. （ C） Swiss meatballs. （ D） California sushi rolls. 9 People drink in a party in order to _. 10 Those drunk at parties not only spoil their image but their drunken behavior could endanger _. 11 There is a higher probability for people to invit
34、e you to their parties in the future if you _ at parties. 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 spo
35、ken 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 the best answer. （ 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
36、 in football than in classical music. （ D） The man was sorry that he didnt attend the concert. （ A） Singing loudly. （ B） Listening to music. （ C） Studying. （ D） Talking on the phone. （ A） She cant receive any calls. （ B） She cant make any calls. （ C） She can do nothing with the phone. （ D） She cant
37、repair the phone. （ A） Tom is very responsible. （ B） Toms words arent reliable. （ C） What Tom said is true. （ D） Torn is not humorous at all. （ A） How to use a camera. （ B） How to use a washer. （ C） How to use a keyboard. （ D） How to use a tape recorder. （ A） They should put the meeting to an end. （
38、 B） They should hold another meeting to discuss the matter. （ C） She would like to discuss another item. （ D） She wants to discuss the issue again later. （ A） He believes the Browns have done a sensible thing. （ B） He doesnt think the Browns should move to another place. （ C） He doesnt think the Bro
39、wns investment is a wise move. （ D） He believes it is better for the Browns to invest later. （ A） He may convert it and use it as a restaurant. （ B） He may pull it down and build a new restaurant. （ C） He may rent it out for use as a restaurant. （ D） He may sell it to the owner of a restaurant. （ A）
40、 The food in the kitchen. （ B） The TV Programme. （ C） The roommate of the man. （ D） The coming exam. （ A） Because they are not friends. （ B） Because he failed last exam. （ C） Because they are not in the same class. （ D） Because she has never told him about that. （ A） Because its too late. （ B） Becau
41、se he doesnt know her. （ C） Because she is the best student. （ D） Because she is a friend of the woman. （ A） In a concert hall. （ B） In the National Palace Museum. （ C） At an exhibition. （ D） On the plane. （ A） For some superstitious reasons. （ B） Only for decoration. （ C） The emperor liked it. （ D）
42、 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 16th Century. Section B Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some
43、 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） Soil. （ B） Human population. （ C） Forest. （ D） Water. （ A） By using satellite images, maps, etc. （ B） By studying speci
44、fic farming methods. （ C） By studying the variation of human population. （ D） By analyzing the quality of crops. （ A） By forcing them farming. （ B） By affecting the quality of soils. （ C） By adding chemicals and pollute the waterways. （ D） By affecting the environments they live in. （ A） To estimate
45、 the extreme weather. （ B） To develop the satellite technology. （ C） To improve agricultural output. （ D） To learn how to change information to maps more efficiently. （ A） By turning the intensity of sunshine into maps. （ B） By analyzing the recent weather report. （ C） By capturing the microwave rad
46、iation from rte soil. （ D） By analyzing information provided by ground observation centers. （ A） Acquire information from satellites more efficiently. （ B） To realize full coverage of area the satellite passes over. （ C） Building more ground observation centers. （ D） Compare satellites information w
47、ith those from ground. （ A） Begging food from the tourists. （ B） Attacking the tourists. （ C） Dropping wastes on the tourists. （ D） Making loud noise to disturb the tourists. （ A） Broadcasting frightened sounds of the birds to scare them away. （ B） Making shooting sounds to scare the birds away. （ C
48、） Hiring special workers to drive them away. （ D） Capturing them and then transporting them away. （ A） To other European countries. （ B） To the remote areas and suburbs. （ C） To the natural parks for birds. （ D） Back to their nests. （ A） France. （ B） Russia. （ C） Poland. （ D） Germany. Section C Dire
49、ctions: 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. 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
