1、大学英语六级模拟试卷 522及答案与解析 一、 Part I Writing (30 minutes) 1 For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled Students Interpersonal Relationship. You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below. 1目前许多大学生 处理不好人际关系 2出现这种现象的原因 3我的看法 Students Interpersonal Relati
2、onship 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
3、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 Ways to Handle Stress This may come as a surprise, but you need stress in your life. Leading stress management experts say that life without
4、 stress would be dull and unexciting. Stress adds flavor, challenge, and opportunity to life. However, too much stress can seriously affect your physical and mental well-being. A major challenge in todays stress-filled world is to make the stress in your life work for you instead of against you. In
5、todays hectic, fast-paced world and with the booming economy, stress is our constant companion. It comes from mental or emotional activity and physical activity. Too much emotional stress can result in physical illness, such as high blood pressure, ulcers (溃疡 ), asthma (哮喘 ), irritable colon (过敏性 大肠
6、炎 ), headaches, or even heart disease. On the other hand, physical stress from work or exercise rarely causes such ailments. In fact, physical exercise can help you to relax and to handle your mental or emotional stress. Hans Selye, M.D., a recognized expert in the field, has defined stress as a “no
7、n-specific response of the body to a demand“. The key to reducing stress is learning how our bodies respond to those demands. When stress becomes prolonged or particularly frustrating, it can become harmful causing distress or “bad stress“. Recognizing the early signs of distress and then doing some
8、thing about them can make a significant difference in the quality of your life. In order to use stress in a positive way and prevent it from becoming distress, you should be aware of your own reactions to stressful events. The body responds to stress by going through specific stages: alarm, resistan
9、ce, and exhaustion. Muscles tense, blood pressure and heart rate rise, and adrenaline (肾 上腺素 ) and other stress-triggered hormones that increase the level of alertness are released. If the stress-causing conditions continue, your body will need time to make repairs, and if mat happens, you eventuall
10、y may develop a physical problem that is related to stress, such as migraine headaches, high blood pressure, backaches, or insomnia. Thats why when stress occurs its important that you recognize and deal with it in a positive way. While its impossible to live completely free of stress and distress,
11、it is possible to prevent some distress as well as to rninimize its impact when it cant be avoided. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services offers the following suggestions for ways to handle stress. Try Physical Activity When youre nervous, angry or upset, try releasing the pressure throug
12、h exercise or physical activity. Running, walking, playing tennis, or working in your garden are just some of the activities you might try. Physical exercise will relieve your anxiety and worry and help you relax. Your body and your mind will work together to ease the stress in your life. Share Your
13、 Stress It helps to talk with someone about your anxieties and worries. Perhaps a friend, family member, teacher, or counselor can help you achieve a more positive perspective on whats troubling you. If you feel your problem is serious, you might seek professional help from a psychologist, psychiatr
14、ist or social worker. Knowing when to ask for help is a positive step in avoiding more serious problems later. Take Care of Yourself You should make every effort to eat well and to get enough rest. If youre irritable and tense from lack of sleep, or if youre not eating properly, youll be more vulner
15、able to stressful situations. If stress repeatedly keeps you from sleeping, you should consult your doctor. Make Time for Yourself Schedule time for both work and recreation. Dont forget, play can be just as important to your overall well-being as work. You need a break from your daily routine to ju
16、st relax and have fun. Go window-shopping, or work on a hobby. Allow yourself at least a half hour each day to do something you enjoy. Make a List of the Things You Need to Do Stress can result from disorganization and a feeling that “theres so much to do, and not enough time“. Trying to take care o
17、f everything at once can be overwhelming, and as a result, you may not accomplish anything. Instead, make a list of everything you have to do, then do one thing at a time, checking off each task as it is completed. Give priority to the most important tasks and do those first. Go Ahead and Cry A good
18、 cry can be a healthy way to bring relief to your anxiety. It might even help yon avoid a headache or other physical consequence of anxiety and stress. Create a Quiet Scene You cant always run away, but you can allow yourself a mental “get-away“. A quiet country scene painted mentally, or on canvas,
19、 can transport you from the tension of a stressful situation to a more relaxing frame of mind. You also can create a sense of peace and tranquility by reading a good book or listening to beautiful music. Avoid Self-medication While you can use prescription or over-the-counter medications to relieve
20、stress temporarily, they do not remove the conditions that caused the stress in the first place. In fact, many medications may be habit-forming and also may reduce your efficiency, thus creating more stress than they eliminate. They should be taken only on the advice of your doctor. Relax The best s
21、trategy for reducing or avoiding stress altogether is to learn how to relax. Unfortunately, many people try to relax at the same pace that they lead the rest of their lives. That doesnt work. Instead, try tuning out your worries about time, productivity and “doing right“. Here are several relaxation
22、 techniques you may find helpful: You should take a deep breath and exhale to help calm your mind, counter your bodys natural stress reaction and improve your response. You should laugh. Many stress management experts advocate laughter as a relaxation technique for relieving tension. You should take
23、 a warm bath or shower. Whether you prefer bubble baths or long hot showers, this is an excellent way to relax after a stressful day. You should try progressive muscle relaxation. Individually contract and relax each muscle group of your body. Begin by tensing your toes for 10 seconds, then relax th
24、em for 20. Work all the way up your body, alternately tensing and relaxing, and finish with your facial muscles. By learning the “art“ of relaxation, youll find satisfaction in just “being“, without trying or striving. Your focus on relaxation, enjoyment and health will reduce stress, anxiety and wo
25、rry in your life. The result is, you will be calmer, healthier and happier. 2 What do we learn about stress from the first paragraph? （ A） Stress is a surprise for you. （ B） Stress makes life dull and unexciting. （ C） More stressful, more flavorful to life. （ D） To get control of the stress is a gre
26、at challenge. 3 From the second paragraph we know that_. （ A） too much physical illness can lead to emotional stress （ B） physical stress from exercise can cause irritable colon （ C） physical exercise can deal with mental stress （ D） emotional activity and physical activity both can cause serious st
27、ress 4 Why is it important to realize and handle stress in a positive way when it occurs? （ A） It will inevitably increase your blood pressure. （ B） It may cause physical problems if it is prolonged. （ C） It is so harmful as to cause distress. （ D） It is particularly frustrating. 5 When you are stre
28、ssful because of the feeling that “theres so much to do, and not enough time“, you should_. （ A） ask others to help you （ B） allow yourself a mental “get-away“ （ C） make a list of everything you have to do （ D） do the tasks according to your hobby 6 How do you create a sense of peace to release the
29、stress according to the passage? （ A） By watching TV. （ B） By going shopping. （ C） By talking with friends. （ D） By listening to beautiful music. 7 _has temporary effect on relieving stress, but not on eliminating it. （ A） Going window-shopping （ B） Reading a good book （ C） Using prescription medica
30、tions （ D） Eating properly 8 What is the best way to release stress according to the suggestions of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services? （ A） Taking exercise or physical activity. （ B） Talking with someone about your anxieties and worries. （ C） Making every effort to eat well and to get
31、 enough rest. （ D） Learning some relaxation techniques. 9 Though people cant expect to live in a world free of stress and distress, they can still_or reduce its influence. 10 When you feel your problem is serious and turn to psychologists or social workers, they will provide 11 If you learn the_, yo
32、ur focus on relaxation, enjoyment and health will reduce stress, anxiety and worry. 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
33、 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 likes everything about it. （ B） He will definitely buy it. （ C） He likes the location of it. （ D） He
34、 is not very satisfied with it. （ A） The woman will miss her sister. （ B） The man is going to get married. （ C） The mans sister is going to get married. （ D） The woman has separated with the man. （ A） Have an exam. （ B） Double-check the answers. （ C） Correct the test score immediately. （ D） Mark the
35、 wrong answer. （ A） Go to an appointment with Anna. （ B） Go on with his paper until it is finished. （ C） Have supper with the woman and her friends. （ D） Go to the movies with the woman and her friends. （ A） He will be in Paris on Thursday. （ B） He will have a full schedule this week. （ C） He will a
36、ttend a meeting on Thursday. （ D） He will probably meet the man this week. （ A） He will probably fail. （ B） The chance is half-and-half. （ C） He will probably get the job. （ D） He is not satisfied with the offer. （ A） Visit Nancy at her new department. （ B） Call on Nancy at her medical school. （ C）
37、Give the secretary Nancys new phone number. （ D） Get information about Nancy from the secretary. （ A） Its the mans birthday today. （ B） They will have dinner around 6. （ C） They will have a party for the man. （ D） They will go to movies after dinner. （ A） She cant find a job. （ B） She doesnt know ho
38、w to manage a book store. （ C） She wants to quit her current job in the IBM office. （ D） She has no idea which of the two job offers is better. （ A） She will earn less. （ B） It takes too much time to go there. （ C） It has nothing to do with her study. （ D） She has no interest in that field. （ A） Acc
39、ept the job offer from the book store. （ B） Accept the job offer from IBM. （ C） In the holiday work in IBM and in the next school year work in the book store. （ D） Give up both offers and find another one in the next school year. （ A） Easy enough. （ B） Easier than the woman feels. （ C） Very difficul
40、t. （ D） Normal. （ A） Go to university. （ B） Visit Bob. （ C） Call on her sister. （ D） Attend a party. （ A） He never has enough time. （ B） He always holds off his work. （ C） He is always very busy. （ D） He never tries anything new. （ A） Keep running. （ B） Make troubles. （ C） Be a soldier. （ D） Read bo
41、oks. 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 choices marked A, B, C and D. （
42、A） It brings about the generation gap. （ B） It is very careful about peoples privacy. （ C） It lists the telephone numbers of your friends. （ D） It encourages you to list your personal information. （ A） Trouble-makers can easily approach their children through the site. （ B） They think MySpace has a
43、bad influence on their children. （ C） They dont want to pay so much money for MySpace. （ D） It takes up too much of their childrens spare time. （ A） MySpace often holds parents meetings. （ B） MySpace is quite popular with parents. （ C） MySpace has become a top issue troubling parents. （ D） Parents h
44、ave lots of questions about MySpace. （ A） To describe an aptitude test. （ B） To advise you how to find a good job. （ C） To tell you how to deal with job interviews. （ D） To give a piece of advice for job interviewees. （ A） Those who will work harder than others. （ B） Those who know much more than ot
45、hers. （ C） Those who are able to solve problems. （ D） Those who are better educated than others. （ A） More Chinese applicants fail to find a job. （ B） The aptitude test is becoming worldwide popular. （ C） Applicants should not act as cleverly as possible. （ D） Job applicants are always asked such qu
46、estions. （ A） They were roommates. （ B） They were good friends. （ C） They were competitors. （ D） They were booksellers. （ A） He envied Richards marriage. （ B） He was guilty of Richards death. （ C） He felt lucky with no rival in town. （ D） He thought of Richard from time to time. （ A） From the latter
47、s rivals Dylans. （ B） From the wrapping paper of a book. （ C） From a rare first edition of a dictionary. （ D） From a dictionary collector in Australia. （ A） Both of them realized their original ambitions （ B） Both George and Richard became millionaires. （ C） Richard became a millionaire while George
48、 had no great success. （ D） George established a successful business while Richard was missing. Passage Two 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 r
49、ead 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 down the 36 The American idea of respecting human rights came from several sources. First, the colonists had been【 B1】 _of their rights in the Old World. They realized that peoples rights mus
