1、大学英语六级模拟试卷 458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 On Television Advertisement. You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below: 1. 电视节目中 广告很多 2广告的利与弊 3我的观点 On Television Advertisement 二、 P
2、art 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 passage
3、; 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 Part Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the que
4、stions on Answer Sheet 1. For questions 1-7, choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). For questions 8-10, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage. Preparing for Computer Disasters Fires, power surges, and floods, theyre all facts of life. We rea
5、d about them in the morning paper and see them on the evening news. We sympathize with the victims and commiserate over their bad luck. We also shake our heads at the digital consequencesmelted computers, system failures, destroyed data. Yet, somehow, many of us continue to live by that old mantra o
6、f denial: “It wont happen to me.“ Well, the truth is, at some point youll probably have to deal with at least one disaster. Thats just how it goes, and in most aspects of our lives we do something about it. We buy insurance. We stow away provisions. We even make disaster plans and run drills. But fo
7、r some reason, computer disaster recovery is a blind spot for many of us. It shouldnt be. Home computers contain some of our most important information, both business and personal, and making certain our data survives a disaster should be a priority. Moreover, even the smallest disaster can be a ser
8、ious disruption. Personal computers have become an integral part of the smooth-running household. We use them to communicate, shop, and do homework, and theyre even more vital to home office users. When home office computers go down, many small businesses grind to a halt. Fortunately, taking steps t
9、o recover from disasters and minimize their effects is quite straightforward. With a good offsite storage plan and the right tools, you can bounce back quickly and easily from minor computer disasters. And, should a major calamity strike, you can rest assured your data is safe. Offsite Storage: Majo
10、r Disasters House fires and floods are among the most devastating causes of personal computer destruction. Thats why a solid offsite backup and recovery plan is essential. Although many home users faithfully back up their hard drives, many would still lose all their data should their houses flood or
11、 burn. Thats because they keep their backups relatively close to their computers. Their backup disks might not be in the same room as their computerstucked away in a closet or even the garagebut theyre not nearly far enough away should a serious disaster strike. So, its important to back up your sys
12、tem to a removable medium and to store it elsewhere. There are many ways to approach offsite storage. It starts with choices of backup tools and storage medium. Disaster situations are stressful, and your recovery tools shouldnt add to that stress. They must be dependable and intuitive, making it ea
13、sy to schedule regular backups and to retrieve files in a pinch. They must also be compatible with your choice of backup medium. Depending on your tools, you can back up to a variety of durable disk typesfrom CDs to Jazz drives to remote network servers. Although many of these storage media have hig
14、h capacity, a backup tool with compression capabilities is a big plus, eliminating the inconvenience of multiple disks or large uploads. Once you select your tools and a suitable medium, you need to find a remote place to store your backups. The options are endless. However, no matter where you choo
15、se, be sure the site is secure, easily accessible, and a good distance away from your home. You may also want to consider using an Internet-based backup service. More and more service providers are offering storage space on their servers, and uploading files to a remote location has become an attrac
16、tive alternative to conventional offsite storage. Of course, before using one of these services, make certain you completely trust the service provider and its security methods. Whatever you do, schedule backups regularly and store them far away from your home. Come What May: Handling the Garden Var
17、iety Computer Crisis Not all home computer damage results from physical disaster. Many less menacing problems can also hobble your PC or destroy your information. Systems crash, kids “rearrange“ data, adults inadvertently delete files. Although these events might not seem calamitous, they can have s
18、erious implications. So, once again, its important to be prepared. As with physical disasters, regular backups are essential. However, some of these smaller issues require a response thats more nuanced than wholesale backup and restoration. To deal with less-than-total disaster, your tool set must h
19、e both powerful and agile. For example, when a small number of files are compromised, you may want to retrieve those files alone. Meanwhile, if just your settings are affected, youll want a simple way to roll back to your preferred setup. Yet, should your operating system fail, youll need a way to b
20、oot your computer and perform large-scale recovery. Computer crises come in all shapes and sizes, and your backup and recovery tools must be flexible enough to meet each challenge. The Right Tools for the Right Job: Gearing up for Disaster When disaster strikes, the quality of your backup tools can
21、make the difference between utter frustration and peace of mind. Symantec understands this and offers a range of top-quality backup and recovery solutions. Norton GoBack is the perfect tool for random system crashes, failed installations, and inadvertent deletions. With this powerful and convenient
22、solution, its simple to retrieve overwritten files or to bring your system back to its pre-crash state. Norton Ghost is a time-tested home office solution. Equipped to handle full-scale backups, its also handy for cloning hard drives and facilitating system upgrades. As a favorite choice for IT prof
23、essionals, its the ideal tool for the burgeoning home office. You can buy Norton Ghost and Norton GoBack separately, or get them both when you purchase Norton System Works. Lifes disasters, large and small, often catch us by surprise. However, with a little planning and the right tools, you can redu
24、ce those disasters to bumps in the road. So, dont wait another day. Buy a good set of disaster recovery tools, set up an automatic backup schedule, and perform a dry run every now and again. Then, rest easy. 2 You should _so as to minimize the effects of computer disasters. （ A） take steps to recove
25、r from them （ B） call the computer company （ C） buy insurance （ D） stow away provision 3 For some reason, computer disaster recovery is _by many of us. （ A） never ignored （ B） always ignored （ C） achieved （ D） stimulated 4 You can bounce back quickly and easily minor computer disasters with the help
26、 of （ A） making disaster plans and running drills （ B） a good offsite storage plan （ C） the right tools （ D） both B and C 5 _among the most devastating causes of personal computer destruction. （ A） Thunderbolt is （ B） House fires and floods are （ C） Power surges are （ D） Kids rearranging data is 6 I
27、ts necessary for us to back up our systems to_. （ A） hard drive of the computer （ B） CDs and put them in desk （ C） some transferable medium and put it somewhere else （ D） remote network servers with which you are not familiar 7 You should _after selecting your tools and a suitable medium. （ A） find
28、a distant place to store your backups （ B） bounce back quickly （ C） trust Internet-based backup service （ D） rest easy 8 According to the information we get in “Come What May: Handling the Garden Variety Computer Crisis“, which of the following statements is NOT TRUE? （ A） Systems crash can also hob
29、ble your PC （ B） Kids “rearranging“ data may destroy your information. （ C） Adults inadvertently deleting files will lead to an information destruction. （ D） Only physical disaster can damage your computer. 9 The backup and recovery tools must be _to deal with various computer crises. 10 The quality
30、 of your backup tools determines whether you are frustrated or_ when disaster strikes. 11 You should prepare for your computer disasters_. 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
31、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 the best answer. （ A） He doesnt hear the womans words clearly. （ B） He
32、 doesnt agree with the woman. （ C） He isnt sure about the weather. （ D） He thinks its a very hot day. （ A） She wants to watch TV. （ B） She will listen to music. （ C） She will rest at home. （ D） She intends to do some shopping. （ A） Watch TV. （ B） Go for a swim. （ C） Make better use of time. （ D） Fol
33、low the official procedure. （ A） Try to help him find rooms in another hotel. （ B） Check to see if there are any vacancies in her hotel. （ C） Let him move to a room with two single beds, （ D） Show him the way to Imperial Hotel. （ A） Mary is going to Hawaii. （ B） Mary has traveled all over the world.
34、 （ C） Mary likes postcards. （ D） Mary is going on vacation. （ A） Husband and wife. （ B） Teacher and student. （ C） Policeman and driver. （ D） Mother and son. （ A） He dislikes museums and galleries. （ B） He does not care about the hot weather. （ C） Going to the beach is the best choice. （ D） He doesnt
35、 want to go to Washington. （ A） He is good at drawing pictures. （ B） He likes paintings very much. （ C） He likes visiting the art museum very much. （ D） He thinks the art museum is a very quiet place （ A） To confirm that the man is capable of beating Clement. （ B） To show how sincere he is. （ C） To
36、give an example of how to run fast. （ D） To make a joke about the mans comment. （ A） The answer is close but not exactly correct. （ B） The answer is totally out of target. （ C） The answer is really correct. （ D） The answer is too obvious. （ A） 19 years old. （ B） 13 years old. （ C） 15 years old. （ D）
37、 17 years old. （ A） doctor and nurse. （ B） Librarian and library patron. （ C） Forest ranger and hiker. （ D） Nurse and patient. （ A） Saturday. （ B） Sunday. （ C） Monday. （ D） Tuesday. （ A） An allergy to animals. （ B） A reaction to toxic chemicals. （ C） An allergy to food. （ D） Contact with a noxious p
38、lant. （ A） Look for the photos of poison ivy in the library. （ B） Take a drug that prevents rashes. （ C） Avoid certain foods. （ D） Stay out of the woods. 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
39、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） The rapid development of laptops. （ B） The benefits of having a laptop. （ C） Right position before a laptop. （ D） How to keep a laptop run efficient
40、ly. （ A） College students, business travelers and professors. （ B） College students, video-gamers and office workers. （ C） Business travelers, telecommuters and professors. （ D） Telecommuters, video-gamers and office workers. （ A） Buy a high-quality laptop. （ B） Have a regular timetable. （ C） Separa
41、te the keyboard and the screen. （ D） Substitute the screen with a radiation-proof one. （ A） Because they intend to have a romance in foreign countries. （ B） Because they desire to gain international experience. （ C） Because they hope to get a chance of touring. （ D） Because they thought of earning m
42、ore money abroad. （ A） Social sciences, business and management, and humanities. （ B） Social sciences, humanities, and architecture. （ C） Business and management, humanities, and architecture. （ D） Business and management, social sciences, and humanities. （ A） She is a twenty-year-old college studen
43、t at N. Y. U. （ B） She is a sophomore and majors in business. （ C） She has applied to study in Italy for the spring semester. （ D） She will pay only 18,000 dollars for overseas classes. （ A） Silent reading had not been discovered. （ B） There were few places available for private reading. （ C） Few pe
44、ople could read for themselves. （ D） People relied on reading for entertainment. （ A） A change in the status of educated people. （ B） A change in the nature of reading. （ C） An increase in the number of books. （ D） An increase in the average age of readers. （ A） The importance of silent reading. （ B
45、） The information yielded by books and newspapers. （ C） The effects of healthy reading. （ D） The value of different types of reading materials. （ A） Explain bow present-day reading habits developed. （ B） Change peoples attitudes to reading. （ C） Show how reading methods have been improved. （ D） Enco
46、urage the growth of reading. 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 passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 3
47、6 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 In America and many other countries, one special kind of box contains
48、 the future. Its called a ballot box. What people put into the box on Election Day can change the course of history. Elections are the【 B1】 _ of a democracy. The word democracy【 B2】 _ means “the people rule“, an important【 B3】 _ in Americas history. In America, elections are held every two years for
49、 members of Congress. In these elections, all seats in the House of Representatives and one-third of the Senate seats are up for grabs. Every four years, voters go to the polls to【 B4】 _ the nations president and vice-president. Voters also regularly vote for state and city government leaders and local school board members. In the American electoral system, people dont really vote for presidential candidates. Instead, voters【 B5】 _ their ballots for “electors“ w
