1、大学英语六级模拟试卷 492及答案与解析 一、 Part I Writing (30 minutes) 1 1. 大家希望构建一个和谐社会，但社会上存在一些与和谐社会不相符合的现象 2分析造成这种现象的不良影响 3从自身应如何做起 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 attache
2、d to the passage. For questions 1-4, mark： Y (for YES) if the statement 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. 2 Home Remedies for Anxiety Anxio
3、us behavior befalls us all at one time or another, yet it doesnt have to be an ongoing issue. Many stress-relievers exist to bring our nerves back into alignment again, so lets take a look at how our nervous system handles anxiety, and how we can use a few home remedies for anxiety to calm down a bi
4、t. Quashing the Quivers Everyone experiences anxiety at some point in their lives. Perhaps youre sitting in your doctors waiting room, anticipating the horse-sized needle and your doctor is waiting for you on the other side of the door. Or maybe youve spent all day cooking, but the look on your moth
5、er-in-laws face says your best efforts were wasted. Or maybe you really hate your job. Anxiety can be short-or long-lived, depending on its source. The more long-lasting the anxiety is, the more additional symptoms you will experience. If your anxiety is a reaction to a single, isolated event the sh
6、ot the doctor is about to give you, for example-your anxiety level will decrease and your symptoms will disappear after the event. If your anxiety is caused by friction between you and your mother-in-law, youre likely to experience anxiety for a period of time before and after you see her. In this c
7、ase, the symptom list may have grown to include diarrhea (腹泻 ) or constipation (便秘 ) and irritability. Then theres that job, a source of anxiety that never leaves you. You dread getting up in the morning because you have to go to work, dread going to bed at night because when you wake up you have to
8、 go to work, dread the weekend because when its over youll have to go to work. When the source of your anxiety is always present, you may also experience the following symptoms: chest pain, over- or under-eating, insomnia, loss of sex drive. All three situations described above are types of everyday
9、 anxiety. But even though such anxiety may be common, its taking its toll on you, physically, mentally, and emotionally. What Causes Anxiety? Essentially, anxiety is part of the “fight or flight“ mechanism, a carry-over from our ancient ancestors. They were hunters, but they also were the hunted-the
10、ir instincts readied them to attack or run from an attack. Anxiety kept them alive, as it caused adrenaline (肾上腺素 ) to be released into the bloodstream. When that big bear was breathing down our ancestors neck. his adrenaline surged as a warning, causing his liver to release energy-stimulating sugar
11、s into his system to ready him for the fight. That warning system is still necessary for todays emergencies. Trouble is that we experience the manifestations of the “fight or flight“ mechanism even when its not really appropriate to our modern stressors. You could run from your job or your doctor, a
12、nd you could physically fight your mother-in-law, but the results would not be as helpful for you as they were when that ancestor outran a lion or knocked out a bear! Certainly, your mother-in-laws visit may not be pleasant, but its not life-threatening either. You may feel your muscles knot up at t
13、he very mention of her name, but that. in itself, isnt a problem-the problem is the bodys response to such stress. When anxiety is severe or prolonged, the powerful “fight or flight“ chemicals can damage your bodys organs. Eventually, anxiety can cause a full-fledged illness, such as headaches and h
14、igh blood pressure. While stress is most often at the root of anxiety symptoms, they can be caused by physical problems as well. If your anxiety symptoms are persistent, get checked out by your doctor so that you can rule out the following: Hyperthyroidism, which may produce symptoms that resemble t
15、hose of anxiety Heart disorders, which can cause rapid heartbeat, often associated with anxiety Caffeine, which can produce nervous symptoms even in moderate amounts Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) Diet pills Anemia Diabetes Hypoglycemia So now that you know what anxiety can do, its time to learn what y
16、ou can do to control it. Mild anxiety can be treated successfully at home with a little calming music, a little quiet time, and some soothing remedies from the kitchen. Remedy Treatments for Anxiety While a certain amount of anxiety will creep into everyones life, there are some easy home remedies y
17、ou can employ to help your body relax. Remedies from the Cupboard Almonds. Soak 10 raw almonds overnight in water to soften, and then peel off the skins. Put almonds in blender with 1 cup of warm milk, a pinch of ginger, and a pinch of nutmeg. Drink at night to help you relax before going to bed. Ba
18、king soda. Add 1/3 cup of baking soda and 1/3 cup of ginger to a nice warm bath. Soak in the tub for 15 minutes to relieve tension and anxiety. Oil. Sesame oil is great, but sunflower, coconut, or corn oil will work, too. For a wonderful, anxiety busting massage, heat 6 ounces oil until warm, not ho
19、t. Rub over entire body, including your scalp and the bottoms of your feet. A small rolling pin feels marvelous! Use the oil as a massage before the morning bath to calm you down for the days activities. If anxiety is keeping you awake, try using it before you go to bed, too. Remedies from the Refri
20、gerator Celery. Eat 2 cups of celery, onions, or a mixture of the two, raw or cooked, with your meals for a week or two. Both vegetables contain large amounts of potassium and folic acid, deficiencies of which can cause nervousness. Orange. The aroma of an orange is known to reduce anxiety. All you
21、have to do to get the benefits is peel an orange and inhale. You can also drop the peel into a small pan or potpourri burner. Cover with water and simmer. When heated, the orange peel will release its fragrant and calming oil. Orange juice. For a racing heart rate associated with anxiety, stir a tea
22、spoon of honey and a pinch of nutmeg into 1 cup of orange juice and drink. Do Remember Keep a diary to track and then eliminate events that might trigger anxiety. Also make note of foods, as some of the things you eat may be responsible for the symptoms. Indulge in noncompetitive exercising, such as
23、 walking, bicycling or swimming. Its good for you, both physically and emotionally. Meditate, pray, or indulge in a mental flight of fantasy. Do whatever it takes to give your mind a break. Breathe in, breathe out. Slowly, deeply. This is relaxing. Chat with a friend, a psychotherapist, a clergyman.
24、 Talking about your anxiety can relieve it. Make a mental list and check it twice. It doesnt matter whats on the list. This is simply an exercise in repetitive thinking that can distract you from whats causing the anxiety. 2 The first paragraph indicates that （ A） anxiety will last for a long time i
25、n humans body （ B） anxiety will always happen to most people （ C） few of us will catch anxiety in our life （ D） anxiety can happen suddenly and disappear quickly 3 Which of the following is TRUE? （ A） Anxiety is caused by some certain reason instead of multiple reasons. （ B） Anxiety makes you hate y
26、our job and unwilling to do your work. （ C） The more long-lasting the anxiety is, the more symptoms people suffer from. （ D） Many symptoms will come along with a single anxiety at one time. 4 How many kinds of anxiety are mentioned in the passage? （ A） Two. （ B） Three. （ C） Four. （ D） Five. 5 Why do
27、es the passage say anxiety is part of the “fight or flight“ mechanism? （ A） Anxiety is an organ of our body or part of our body. （ B） Anxiety is a warning for you to fight or to escape from danger. （ C） Anxiety kept people alive when in danger. （ D） Anxiety is a carry-over from our ancient ancestors
28、 6 The basic symptom of anxiety is _. （ A） heart disorders （ B） stress （ C） anemia （ D） insomnia 7 Which of the following can help you sleep better? （ A） Orange and baking soda. （ B） Onion and celery. （ C） Almonds and sesame oil. （ D） Oil and baking soda. 8 Which of the following is famous for reduc
29、ing anxiety? （ A） Celery. （ B） Almonds. （ C） Onion. （ D） Aroma of an orange. 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 qu
30、estions 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） In the side street. （ B） At the crossroads. （ C） On the main road. （ D） On the motorway. （ A） They enjoyed the
31、 party better than the other guests. （ B） They knew none of the other guests at the party. （ C） They didnt think much of the food and drinks. （ D） They went a lone way to attend the party. （ A） Take a course. （ B） See the city. （ C） Go to the park. （ D） Take a rest. （ A） Looking for an apartment. （
32、B） Taking a suburban excursion. （ C） Looking for a job. （ D） Asking the man for his opinions. （ A） Jimmy is going to set out tonight. （ B） Jimmy has not decided on his journey. （ C） There is no need to have a farewell dinner. （ D） They may have a dinner when Jimmys back. （ A） Everyone enjoyed himsel
33、f at Johns party. （ B） The woman didnt enjoy Johns parties at all. （ C） The woman has never attended Johns party. （ D） The woman is dad to be invited to Johns party. （ A） He enjoyed the paintings too. （ B） He cant finish his term paper that day. （ C） He has to finish his term paper first. （ D） He ha
34、s learned something about the artists. （ A） He has learned a lot from his own mistakes. （ B） He is quite experienced in training wild dogs. （ C） He finds reward more effective than punishment. （ D） He thinks it vital to master basic training skills. （ A） Because women are superior in real life. （ B）
35、 Because men want to keep their image. （ C） Because women cant be better than men. （ D） Because nobody believes womens power. （ A） It needs some powerful control over its content. （ B） It has abundant information on the websites. （ C） It is good to every one especially the children. （ D） It is the b
36、est form of the public media. （ A） Because it has so many information that children will feel confused. （ B） Because children sometimes question some of the information. （ C） Because children can not tell what is right and wrong on the Internet. （ D） Because children will become addicted to it which
37、 is really bad. （ A） At the end of March. （ B） In the middle of April. （ C） At the beginning of May. （ D） At the end of May. （ A） She wants to book some plane tickets. （ B） Her assistant needs to buy some books for them. （ C） She needs to find a good hotel for the delegation. （ D） Her assistant need
38、s to arrange the accommodation. （ A） He received a call from the delegation. （ B） He discussed with the Poland delegation. （ C） He knew it through the contract they signed. （ D） He received an E-mail this morning and knew it. （ A） A tour around the city. （ B） A cruise along the river. （ C） A visit a
39、round the campus. （ D） Discussion and some seminars. 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 answe
40、r from the four choices marked A, B, C and D. （ A） Immediately. （ B） The following week. （ C） In two weeks. （ D） At the end of the semester. （ A） With a thesis statement. （ B） With a list of references. （ C） With a summary of the conference. （ D） With a conclusion of the paper. （ A） Finish a textboo
41、k assignment. （ B） Review for the final examination. （ C） Choose proper research topics. （ D） Prepare an outline for a paper. （ A） A great character in history. （ B） A theatrical role in a play. （ C） A special symbol in life. （ D） An imaginary person in a fiction. （ A） Open stores in busy areas of c
42、ities. （ B） Create special language. （ C） Provide a comfortable environment. （ D） Sell a variety of products. （ A） Because it expands rapidly its retail operations. （ B） Because it squeezes competitors out of the market. （ C） Because it applies machine more than people to make the coffee. （ D） Becau
43、se it imparts coffee culture. （ A） It allows one to show his personal information. （ B） It offers only the childrens personal information. （ C） It is against parents will to educate the kids. （ D） It only offers stories about other people. （ A） Its a reliable way to make friends online. （ B） It is c
44、onvenient to get in touch with their parents. （ C） It is regarded as a way of judging high school popularity. （ D） It is regarded as a way of judging subject scores. （ A） There are too many complaints from net users. （ B） Hackers attack of MySpace cannot be forbidden. （ C） Parents cannot help checki
45、ng childrens information. （ D） It is easy for trouble-makers to do harm to children. （ A） Do parents like MySpace? （ B） Is MySpace good or bad? （ C） MySpace is the home of children. （ D） MySpace is the bank of childrens information. Section C Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage thre
46、e 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 requ
47、ired to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the 37 Staying healthy helps make you a better worker or a better manager. Keeping your workers healthy makes your organization more 【 B1】 _ More and more companies are act
48、ively 【 B2】 _ “wellness“ through exercise facilities, expanded health services, etc. These are 【 B3】 _ trends. The progressive organization must 【 B4】 _ all avenues for promoting good health. Some of these avenues may include minimizing travel 【 B5】 _ that are disruptive of a workers personal life,
49、providing adequate vacation time, offering on-site education on key issues such as nutrition, drug abuse, disease avoidance and 【 B6】 _ smoking. In terms of good health from the individuals perspective, we all need to follow the basics which include adequate sleep and 【 B7】 _ , a balanced diet, no smoking, minimal caffeine, minimal alcohol, no 【 B8】 _ drugs, minimal legal drugs, plenty of exercise, etc. Again, as in virtually every area, i
