1、大学英语六级模拟试卷 371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 latest change in the postgraduate craze. You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below in Chinese.1考研人数在持续上涨 10 年后于 2007年开始减少。
2、2教研热降温的原因。 (收费改革；研究生就业难；用人单位重视工作经验 ) 3我们应该如何选择。 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 Slash Your Bills 6 Ways to Keep More Cash Like a lot of hardworking couples, Ilah and Dennis Hardes
4、ty of Long Beach, California, live paycheck to paycheck. Their $1,200 monthly rent eats up about half of Denniss take-home pay as a manager for a racing car engine manufacturer. Private school tuition for their three teens takes another $400 bite. Income from Ilahs two part-time jobs as a fitness tr
5、ainer and school secretarydisappears at the gas station and the grocery store. The bottom line? Even with no car payments and just $300 in credit card debt, the family barely gets by. “We dont have a penny in savings“, says Ilah. “No, I actually do have one cent in my account“. With inflation outpac
6、ing wage growth in recent years, its not hard to find families like the Hardestys running out of money before they run out of month. According to the nonpartisan (无党派的 ) Economic Policy Institute, which studies lower-and middle-class economic trends, the median hourly wage of an American worker afte
7、r inflation is less today than in 2003. The result is less buying power after the bills are paid. These days, inflation is hovering around three percent, so anyone who remembers the double-digit price spikes of the 1970s might wonder what all the fuss is about. But even moderate inflation takes its
8、toll, says personal finance expert Jonathan Pond, author of You Can Do It! The Boomers Guide to a Great Retirement. In fact, annual inflation of just three percent doubles the cost of living every 23 or 24 years. Meanwhile, some essential expenses energy, health care, higher education are far outpac
9、ing the inflation index. No wonder families are feeling pinched. Pinched doesnt have to mean powerless, though. Here, then, are six ways to save money on the big bills. Education Options Heres a pop quiz: Whos turned out move current CEOs of S health care costs have been outpacing inflation, which i
10、s one reason why employers are shifting more of the insurance burden to individuals. To control the expense, many people are opting for higher deductibles and lower monthly premiums. Whats more, says Pond, “four-fifths of Americans enjoy pretty darn (非常 ) good health and could be safe choosing a pol
11、icy with fewer bells and whistles. If no one in your family uses expensive pharmaceuticals, why pay for a high-priced drug benefit?“ But what happens if you suddenly need a costly long-term drug? Many policies allow you to upgrade to a plan with better benefits, after a six-month waiting period. You
12、 might also check out WalMart. The company recently started a program in 27 states to fill 30-day generic prescriptions for just $4 each. Nearly 300 drugs are covered. Among them are clonidine (blood pressure), metformin (diabetes) and fluoxetine (an antidepressant). HSA deposits roll over year to y
13、ear, so you dont lose the money if you stay healthy. Withdrawals to pay for medical expenses are never taxed or penalized as long as you live. After age 65, you can withdraw the money for any reason without penalty, but youll have to pay taxes if the withdrawal is for nonmedical expenses. Eat Health
14、y, Pay Less The best way to cut your food bill is to eat less. Seems obvious, but heres something you probably didnt know: Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison calculated that while “supersizing“ your fast-food meal might be penny-wise (the average supersize adds just 17 percent to the
15、 price but 73 percent more calories), its literally pound-foolish. Dave Lieberman, chef and host of Good Deal With Dave Lieberman on the Food Network, throws cold water on the common belief that healthy food costs more than junk. And he dismisses the myth that coupons will save you money. Most coupo
16、ns, he says, are designed to promote new, more expensive items. “I never use coupons unless its for something I need“. Drive a Good Bargain Gas goes up, gas goes down, but the long-term trend is going nowhere but up. Protect yourself by ditching that gas guzzler (原意：酒量大的人 ), but be careful. Many hyb
17、rids dont get much better mileage than smaller conventional cars, says Terry Savage, and they cost a lot more. Even hybrids with excellent mpg ratings save the most money in stop-and-go city traffic. “I considered buying a hybrid“, says Savage, who takes public transportation in her hometown of Chic
18、ago and drives on weekends to get out of the city. “But most of my miles are on the highway. I figured out the difference in miles per gallon, and the extra cash outlay for the hybrid didnt make sense. But if you do a lot of city driving, it might be a good deal“. The federal government is currently
19、 offering tax credits for buying new hybrids. The credit varies considerably depending on the car. Get a Handle on Home Energy You already know that by insulating and sealing up your house, you can save money on your heating and air-conditioning bills. But did you know those improvements can save yo
20、u big tax dollars? Many energy-efficient upgrades you make on your home during the 2006/2007 calendar years qualify for a federal tax credit up to $500 over the two years. (Tax School 101: A tax credit means a dollar-for-dollar reduction on the taxes you owe; thats better than a tax deduction, which
21、 merely lessens the amount of income on which you are taxed.) Say you spend $ 600 adding extra insulation to your attic (the most common site of heat loss). You can subtract ten percent of that cost, or $60, from your tax bill. Energy Star-rated windows and doors (an efficiency standard set by the f
22、ederal government) generally qualify for the credit, offsetting the higher cost of these products. But you wont get the credit if you dont claim it. Shop Smart Clothings a basic need, but the endless cycle of sales, the proliferation of outlet stores, and online coupons can actually make people spen
23、d more on clothing than necessary, says Kathryn Finney, author of How to Be a Budget Fashionista. Instead of grabbing everything that catches your eye, apply Finneys “cost-per-wear“ rule: “When I see something I like, I ask myself How many times am I going to wear this in a year? Then I divide the p
24、rice by that number. Ideally, an article of clothing should cost no more than $3 per wear“. To help you find the best deals on the Internet, theres new bargain-tracking software that notifies you (your toolbar turns colors) when your favorite stuff is on sale. Check out the Intelligent Shopping tool
25、bar at ShopAtHome. com. Finney also likes Wow-Coupons. corn for its printable coupons that she takes to the store. When you do go shopping, dont be afraid to ask your salesperson if shes got any coupons or deals. Or ask if thats her best price. Some stores will take off as much as 15 percent, just f
26、or the asking. To stick to her budget, Finney avoids credit cards and buys prepaid gift cards at her bank in the amount she can afford. “Once its gone, its gone“, she says. The cards may cost a few dollars. Check for hidden fees and expiration dates. 2 As a manager, Dennis can earn $5000 or so every
27、 month. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 3 Dennis and Ilahs income is at mid-level in the society. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 4 In the years when inflation outpaces wage increase, many families in the U.S. hardly get by. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 5 There is no obvious difference for a child to be trained in Ivies or no
28、t. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 6 People had better give priority to the retirement savings, because they will not _ when they are old. 7 The author suggests to buy medicines in Wal-Mart because _. 8 Coupons, according to Dave Lieberman, are to encourage the consumers to _. 9 If you buy a new hybrid, you c
29、an _ from the federal government. 10 Insulating and sealing up your house can save you _. 11 According to “cost-per-wear“ rule, the reasonable price of clothing should be under _ if you wear it 10 times in a year. Section A Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long
30、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 four choices marked A, B, C and D, and decide whic
31、h is the best answer. （ A） He didnt go to work this morning. （ B） He was injured and had to go to the hospital （ C） He talked with the professor in the morning. （ D） The traffic delayed him. （ A） The engine should be fine. （ B） Hes worried about the engine too. （ C） Hes certain its time to get a new
32、 car. （ D） The car hasnt served their needs well. （ A） Cathy already knows about the surprise party. （ B） Monica and Cathy are not good friends. （ C） Monica will probably tell Cathy about the party. （ D） Monica wont tell Cathy about the party. （ A） He is the mans friend. （ B） To make the woman happy
33、. （ C） To please the mans wife. （ D） To please Harry himself. （ A） He enjoyed using his new camera. （ B） He left his camera at the airport. （ C） He left his camera in his friends car. （ D） He lost his camera on his trip. （ A） All the students would like a formal ball. （ B） Raising the money will be
34、hard. （ C） The festival will begin the year nicely. （ D） The club needs some sports as well. （ A） A car shown to and driven by customers. （ B） A new car. （ C） A second hand car for sale. （ D） An old car shown to customers. （ A） Hes a professor. （ B） Hes a surgeon. （ C） Hes a physician. （ D） Hes a de
35、ntist. （ A） How to choose a house. （ B） How to design a house. （ C） How to get a mortgage through a bank. （ D） How to rent a house through the agency. （ A） A bank clerk. （ B） A designer. （ C） A house seller. （ D） A house renter. （ A） Salary information. （ B） Last years tax forms. （ C） Stocks or bond
36、s. （ D） Family state. （ A） Bob is the mans college friend. （ B） Bob is a farm owner. （ C） Bob can never get over his love for a girl. （ D） Bob was once the captain of the football team. （ A） He will meet his college friends in a few days. （ B） He will eat fresh eggs and fresh milk on the farm. （ C）
37、Fie has a family and grandchildren. （ D） He won the girls love. （ A） He doesnt believe in marriage. （ B） The girl he loved died. （ C） He loves football more than anything else. （ D） He cannot get over the girl who married someone else. （ A） Yes, she will. （ B） She has not made her decision yet. （ C）
38、 No, she wont. （ D） It is not known. 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 only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four
39、choices marked A, B, C and D. （ A） Because it takes time before your brain realizes that youre full. （ B） Because the slower you eat, the less you absorb. （ C） Because its healthier to eat slowly. （ D） Because it helps to hum the fat in your body. （ A） Happy. （ B） Depressed. （ C） Angry. （ D） Cheerfu
40、l. （ A） None. （ B） Two. （ C） Three. （ D） More than three. （ A） Because men are seldom seen in the forest. （ B） Because tigers are afraid of something. （ C） Because men are not edible. （ D） Because men shout aloud. （ A） The man seems to have no back and from the side can barely be seen. （ B） The man
41、is smaller than the tiger itself. （ C） The man smells bad. （ D） The man looks very much like a deer. （ A） Because men are less likely to be well armed when they bend. （ B） Because men seem more obedient when they bend. （ C） Because men more closely resembles a medium-sized deer when they bend. （ D）
42、Because men are cutting grass when they bend. （ A） Right handers are more likely to have mental mistakes. （ B） Left handers are more liable to have accidents. （ C） Left handers are more skillful in handling things. （ D） Right handers get tired easily. （ A） It is interesting and exciting. （ B） It is
43、perfect without any limitations. （ C） It is supported by the government. （ D） Its conclusion can be universally accepted. （ A） They lost their way. （ B） They forgot what they were doing. （ C） They were sleepy. （ D） They had mental mistakes. （ A） Most equipment was designed for fight handers. （ B） Th
44、eir mental stress led to their lack of concentration. （ C） They were careless. （ D） They were slow in responding. Section C Directions: 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 passag
45、e 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 wr
46、ite down the 36 President Clinton later today joins【 B1】 _ Presidents Ford, Carter and Bush at “the presidents summit for Americas future“【 B2】 _ at recruiting one million volunteer tutors to provide after-school, weekend and summer reading help for up to three million children. Mr. Cliton will ask
47、Congress this coming week for nearly three【 B3】 _ dollars to fund a five-year program called “America Reads“. The program would fund the【 B4】 _ efforts of 20 thousand reading【 B5】 _and it would also give【 B6】 _ to help parents help children read by the third grade, or about age eight. During his Sat
48、urday radio【 B7】 _ , the president explained why the【 B8】 _ is important. “We need America Reads and we need it now. studies show what if the fourth-graders fail to read well,【 B9】 _ But, 40 percent of them still cant read at a basic level.“ Volunteer tutors, who provide community service in exchang
49、e for college funding, are being used in literacy and tutoring programs.【 B10】 _ . The president says many of the Philadelphia summits corporate sponsors will recruit tutors.【 B11】 _ . 37 【 B1】 38 【 B2】 39 【 B3】 40 【 B4】 41 【 B5】 42 【 B6】 43 【 B7】 44 【 B8】 45 【 B9】 46 【 B10】 47 【 B11】 Section A Directions: In this section, there is a short passage with 5 questions or incomplete statements. Read the
