1、大学英语六级模拟试卷 476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 Credit Cards on Campus. You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below. 1.有人认为信用卡进入大学 校园是件好事 2.也有人持反对意见 3.你的想法 Credit Cards on Campus 二、
2、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 passag
3、e; 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 Balancing College Life and Academics 1. Control Your Schedule; Dont Let Your Schedule Control You Organization and time management skills are two of t
4、he most valuable skills you will ever have. One of the first things you should do at the beginning of each semester is organize the dates of all class tests and project deadlines from each syllabus, and all required meetings and events from each organization. All obligations should then be logged in
5、to a centralized schedule you keep at all times, such as a daily planner, desk calendar, or even a PDA (personal digital assistant). For the next 4 months, you now know exactly what you must schedule the rest of your life around. Next, it is highly recommended for you to set a schedule for yourself
6、in writing to include all other items you want to create as a routine. Most importantly, this should include times of study, such as every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:30-6:30. Physically block off these time periods every Tuesday and Thursday for the rest of the semester. Of course, the most importa
7、nt part of creating a schedule is sticking to it! So, be disciplined enough to schedule any other activities that are less important around those that are most important. 2. Ask for Help When You Need It Whether it involves academics or organizational responsibilities, everyone comes to a point wher
8、e they feel overwhelmed. This is what friends, fellow members, and other university resources are there for. Unfortunately, there are several reasons why people dont seek help when it is available. Some people try to take on too ninth, trying to prove to themselves that “I can do this all on my own“
9、. Some may not want to admit to people that they “cant handle everything.“ Others may feel they must do everything all on their own, because only then will they know it will get done right and on time (an early signal of being a control freak). Academically, seek out help when you dont understand so
10、mething. There should be plenty of resources available, from writing centers, to computer labs, to graduate assistants, to your professors who offer office hours. There are also other students who may understand that subject better, or who have even taken the course before. Especially in very large
11、classes, some students may be intimidated to ask for help. But, the sole purpose of the institution and all of these resources is to help you learn. So use them. Ask for rope to be thrown down before you drown! 3. Keep a Firm Grasp on Your Priorities Understanding what your PRIORITIES are each and e
12、very day is one of the biggest keys to college success. It is also one of the easiest concepts to lose track of. It is a fast-paced world, where it is easy to become sidetracked with social activities, TV shows, video games, etc. Some people carry a card in their wallet, or even a card on their PC,
13、where they list the top 1-5 priorities in their life. Everyone has exactly 24 hours each day. People who achieve more in life simply make better use of their 24 hours each day than everyone else. What you do with each of your 24 hours has as much to do with your success during college as an other fa
14、ctor. There is an old saying that “if its important enough to you, you make time for it.“ Be sure that nobody is in charge of your time except for you. It is one of the most valuable assets you have. 4. Dont Wait Until the End of Your College Career to Stop Procrastinating (延迟 ) Whether it is an eve
15、nt or a semester project that is two months away, ask yourself each day “What can be done now instead of later?“ Write clown when you are going to do something, not simply when something is due. Set deadlines for yourself, and put them in writing. Then stick toil. Most people procrastinate because t
16、he activity they are supposed to do is not as desirable as what they would rather be doing. However, if you complete tasks early, you can enjoy your leisure time worry-free. This is one of the biggest ways to alleviate stress. If it is the 3rd day of the month, and there is a project due on the 28th
17、 of the month, most students hardly have that project on the radar screen vet. Then they see the project creep up on their calendar on the 24th or 25th, and they say “Uh-oh! “Further, they realize there is an event planned on the 26th, and they have to work at their part-time job on the 27th! This l
18、ack of planning is what leads to either missed deadlines, or turning a project in on time, but with poor quality. In addition to poor quality, it also led to undue stress for 4 days. One easy way to tackle projects ahead of time is to break the project down into several smaller ones. For example, in
19、stead of writing a 10-page paper in one night, write l-page per day for 10 days, or 1-page every other day. This will save time, increase quality, and decrease stress. 5. Go to Class Thats right. Skipping class is one of the most dangerous, yet tempting habits on college campuses today. Sure, you mi
20、ght be able to miss a class here and thereperhaps even miss a lot of classesand still pass if you cram hard enough. However, dont make things hard on your self, make things easy. The more you attend class, the less you have to study, and the more time you have for the everything else you want or nee
21、d to do. Professors also have a way of telling you what will be on the test, and explaining the answers in classbut you are only privy to that if you are actually in class. Try to get in the habit of forcing yourself to sit in the FRONT of the class, especially in large classes. Studies show that st
22、udents retain more information, and pay more attention, even if they dont realize it. It also helps keep you awake. That usually allows you to take better notes, as well. 6. Find a Mentor or Example of a Great Student Lifer in Your Organization Almost every organization has one or more students who
23、are shining examples of the balance between extra-curricular activities and academics. They make the Deans List every semester, hold an important office in the organization, work part-time, and even have a girlfriend or boyfriend. Everyone seems to ask “How do they do it?“ So, are they smarter than
24、you? In most cases, ABSOLUTELY NOT! There have been literally millions of college students that were “smart enough“ to graduate, but who failed in the areas of time management, priorities, and responsibilities. So, understand the habits of those who are successful at balancing college life and acade
25、mics. Ask them what their secrets are, and they will surely be willing to help. 7. Have Fun! Ok, so most college students dont need help with this tip, right? However, enjoy it while you can you are only in college once! Many Americans recall their college days as tile best time of their life. Belie
26、ve it or not, professors, administrators, and us college speakers want you to en enjoy every minute of it! Making efficient use of your time and controlling your schedule are important ingredients in being able to enjoy yourself. They allow you to alleviate stress and succeed both inside and outside
27、 the classroom, so you can have a BLAST during your college career. Good luck! 2 The author thinks a daily planner, desk calendar, or a PDA can serve as a _. （ A） project deadline （ B） learning obligation （ C） teaching syllabus （ D） centralized schedule 3 Once the times of study are set, it is most
28、important to _. （ A） set a longer term plan （ B） carry them out flexibly （ C） stick to them constantly （ D） evaluate them regularly 4 A control freak is a person who _. （ A） always feels overwhelmed （ B） wants to do everything on his own （ C） is able to handle everything （ D） sets a plan for everyth
29、ing he does 5 In the last-paced world, TV shows and video games may distract us from our _. （ A） priorities in life （ B） study at college （ C） social activities （ D） stress and weariness 6 Which of the following is mentioned by the author as one of our most valuable assets? （ A） Perseverance. （ B） O
30、ur potential. （ C） 24 hours each day. （ D） Our attitude to life. 7 One of the best ways to alleviate stress is to _. （ A） set deadlines for yourself （ B） complete tasks early （ C） do what we desire to do （ D） put our schedule in writing 8 Breaking down a project into smaller pails will result in _.
31、（ A） incoherence of the project （ B） early settlement of the project （ C） enduring stress and hard work （ D） cooperation and teamwork 9 Students retain more information and pay more attention if they _. 10 Among the college students “smart enough“ to graduate, only few could succeed in _. 11 The col
32、lege life is regarded by many Americans as _. 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 spoken only onc
33、e. 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 does not seem to have a good sense of time. （ B） The man is a poorer driver than the woman. （ C） The man had to fix the car again for
34、 the woman. （ D） The woman often misunderstood the man. （ A） Jazz. （ B） Classical music. （ C） Rock and roll. （ D） All kinds of music. （ A） He rejected their request. （ B） He accepted their request. （ C） He agreed to consider their request. （ D） He asked them to come with the others. （ A） Impatient.
35、（ B） Serious. （ C） Enthusiastic. （ D） Nervous. （ A） Her name is on the top of the list. （ B） She is expecting a job interview. （ C） She will be the last to be interviewed. （ D） She must fix a date for the job interview. （ A） The husband went to the hair salon with his wife. （ B） The wife is annoyed
36、at her husbands complaint. （ C） The husband is not usually so observant. （ D） The wife is going to the hairdressers. （ A） He must change the flight at Jacksonville. （ B） He has to change the flight at Albany. （ C） He will fly for two hours. （ D） He will fly directly to his destination. （ A） Its on t
37、ime. （ B） Its crowded. （ C） Its empty. （ D） Its late. （ A） They often take risks. （ B） Theyre too conservative. （ C） They have no sense of security. （ D） They have no self-discipline. （ A） Financial security matters a lot to them. （ B） They chase every mark of the stock market. （ C） Theyre not so co
38、ncerned with money. （ D） They make decisions based on short-term matters. （ A） Theyre willing to take risks. （ B） They have long-term financial plans. （ C） They seldom go on instinct. （ D） They buy few stocks. （ A） He keeps forgetting the important things he has to do. （ B） He has great difficulty r
39、emembering Korean words. （ C） He cant find the most helpful Korean dictionary. （ D） His pronunciation of Korean words confuses others. （ A） His poor memory. （ B） His fatigue. （ C） His lack of diligence. （ D） His method. （ A） Because theyre quite impressive with a strong effect. （ B） Because they are
40、 not so frustrating as other expressions. （ C） Because they are practiced and repeated once and again. （ D） Because they are most peoples favorite words. （ A） Try to retain as many new words as possible. （ B） Practice words at appropriate intervals. （ C） Learn difficult words with the highest freque
41、ncies. （ D） Make complicated words simply through repetition. 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 b
42、est answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D. （ A） Bank savings. （ B） Spending habits. （ C） Monthly bills. （ D） Family debts. （ A） $500,000. （ B） $330,000. （ C） $1,000,000. （ D） $190,000. （ A） Quit his eating-out habit. （ B） Use only paper bills and save coins. （ C） Use the discount tickets
43、. （ D） Invest into a mutual fund. （ A） They convert farmland into wetland. （ B） They reduce the amount of rain. （ C） They force people to leave their homes. （ D） They spread in an uncontrollable speed. （ A） People cause too much air pollution. （ B） People treat animals in a bad way. （ C） Vehicles di
44、scharge toxic emissions. （ D） Large ships endanger lots of water life. （ A） By using bicycles less. （ B） By raising more cows. （ C） By cutting down trees. （ D） By planting more trees. （ A） Children. （ B） Family. （ C） Parents. （ D） ASPCA （ A） Because it is powerful and aggressive. （ B） Because its a
45、companion and protection breed. （ C） Because most people are afraid of it. （ D） Because it is very small and easy to train. （ A） It need to be walked daily. （ B） It is an ideal hunting dog. （ C） It can exercise at home. （ D） Its hard to handle for children. （ A） The importance of dogs in our daily l
46、ife. （ B） Ways to train various kinds of dogs. （ C） Methods to collect information about dogs. （ D） How to choose an ideal dog for the family. 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
47、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 wo
48、rds you have just heard or write down the 36 What does it mean to say that we live in a world of persuasion? It means that we live among【 B1】 _ interests. Your roommates need to study for an exam may take【 B2】 _ over pizza. Your instructor may have good reasons not to change your grade. And the【 B3】
49、 _ of your romantic interest may have other options. In such a world, persuasion is the art of getting others to give fair and favorable【 B4】_ to our point of view. When we persuade, we want to【 B5】 _ how others believe and behave. We may not always【 B6】 _ other points of view may be more persuasive, depending on the listener, the situation, and the【 B7】 _ of the case. But when we practice the art of persuasion, we try to ensure that our po
