1、大学英语六级模拟试卷 595及答案与解析 一、 Part I Writing (30 minutes) 1 Post-graduate Craze Cools Off No. of Post-graduate Test Takers in 1考研人数在持续上涨 10年后于 2007年开始减少。 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
2、 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; N (for NO) if the statement contradicts the information given in the passage; NG (for NOT GIVEN) i
3、f the information is not given in the passage. 2 7 Health Problems for the Modern Age Modern life, with its emphasis on information, automation, computerization, and globalization, has made work easier and given us more leisure options, but we now have a whole host of new health problems. Only time
4、will tell if these modern health problems disappear like 8-track tapes and rotary phones. Until then, here are some of the new maladies we have in store for us. Computer Vision Syndrome If you spend all day staring at a computer screen, you may be at risk for computer vision syndrome (CVS), also cal
5、led occupational asthenopia(弱视的 ). CVS encompasses all eye or vision-related problems suffered by people who spend a lot of time on computers. According to the American Optometric Association, symptoms of CVS include headaches; dry, red, or burning eyes; blurred or double vision; trouble focusing; d
6、ifficulty distinguishing colors; sensitivity to light; end even pain in the neck or back. As many as 75 percent of computer users have symptoms of CVS due to glare, poor lighting, and improper workstation setup. To overcome CVS, keep your monitor about two feet away from you and six inches. below ey
7、e level, and be sure its directly in front of yon to minimize eye movement. Adjust lighting to, remove any glare or reflections. You can also adjust the brightness on your monitor to ease eyestrain. Even simple steps can help, like looking away from your monitor every 20 or 30 minutes and focusing o
8、n something farther away. And you can always use eyedrops to perk up your peepers! Earbud-related Hearing Loss Earbuds are the headphones used with many digital music players. They fit inside the ear but dont cancel out background noise, requiring users to turn up the volume, often to 110 to 120 dec
9、ibels-loud enough to cause hearing loss after only an hour end 15 minutes. And today, people spend much more time listening to their portable players, exposing themselves to damaging noise for longer periods of time. As a result, young people are developing the type of heating loss normally seen in
10、much older adults. Experts recommend turning down the volume and limiting die amount of time spent listening to music players to about an hour a day. Headphones that fit outside the ear canal also help, as can noise-canceling headphones that reduce background noise so listeners dont have to crank up
11、 the volume. E-thrombosis This condition is related to deep vein thrombosis(血栓症 ), where blood clots form in deep veins, such as those in the legs. These clots can be fatal if they migrate to the lungs and cause a pulmonary embolism. Clots can form when blood supply slows or stops, such as in a peri
12、od of prolonged immobility. Similarly, e-thrombosis is the development of clots in the deep veins of someone who spends long amounts of time in front of a computer without moving. Although only a handful of e-thrombosis cases have been reported, millions of people who spend most of their time in fro
13、nt of a computer are at risk. Avoiding e-thrombosis is simple: stand up and move around every hour, tap your toes while you work, put equipment end supplies in different parts of your work area so you have to move to get them, dont cross your legs while sitting at your desk, dont spend your lunch br
14、eak at your desk (go for a quick walk instead), and dont get too comfortable -if your workspace is ultra-cozy, you wont want to get up. Generalized Anxiety Disorder We all have worries, uncertainties, and fears, but generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is excessive or unrealistic unease or concern abo
15、ut lifes problems. Although the disorder often manifests without any specific cause, large issues of modern life (such as terrorism, the economy, and crime) can bring it about, as can individual circumstances like dealing with an illness. GAD affects about 6.8 million people in the United States, an
16、d symptoms include restlessness, fatigue, irritability, impatience, difficulty concentrating, headaches, upset stomach, and shortness of breath. Anxiety disorders like GAD are treated with antianxiety drugs, antidepressants, psychotherapy, or a combination of these. Orthorexia Nervosa It seems like
17、every day theres a new report about something you shouldnt eat. The constant bombardment of information about food end health can confuse anyone, but for people who have the eating disorder orthorexia nervusa, it can be downright dangerous. People with this condition are, obsessed with eating health
18、ful food and have constructed strict diets that they follow religiously. Although many people who have orthorexia nervosa become underweight, thinness is not their goal-nutritional purity is. Among the signs of orth0rexia nervosa are spending more than three hours a day thinking about healthful food
19、; planning meals days in advance; feeling virtuous from following a strict healthful diet, but not enjoying eating; feeling socially isolated (such strict diets make it bard to eat anywhere but at home); and feeling highly, critical of those who do not follow a similar diet. Although the psychiatric
20、 community does not officially recognize orthorexia nervosa as a disorder, those with the condition benefit from psychological treatment and sessions with eating-disorder specialists. Sick Building Syndrome Rising energy costs arent just harmful to your wallet; if you work in an office building, the
21、y could be making you physically ill. Businesses have found that by packing buildings with insulation then adding caulking and weather stripping,. they can seal buildings tight, keep indoor temperatures constant, and cut energy costs in the process. Such measures require the healing, ventilating, an
22、d air conditioning (HVAC) systems to work harder to recycle air. After all, when the building is sealed, you cant open a window to let fresh air circulate. The result is sick building syndrome, which the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) classifies as a situation where building occupants experie
23、nce discomforting health effects even though no specific cause can be found. Symptoms include headache; eye, nose, or throat irritation; dry cough; dry or itchy skin; dizziness; nausea; fatigue; and sensitivity to odors. The EPA estimates that 30 percent of all U.S. office buildings could be “sick,“
24、 so they recommend routine maintenance of HVAC systems, including cleaning or replacing filters; replacing water-stained ceiling tiles and carpeting; restricting smoking in and around buildings; and ventilating areas where paints, adhesives, or solvents are used. Social Anxiety Disorder Despite all
25、the ways to interact with others in our technologically savvy world, those with social anxiety disorder feel boxed in by the shrinking globe. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), people with social anxiety disorder have an “intense, persistent, and chronic fear of being watched and
26、judged by others and of doing things that will embarrass them,“ and that fear can be so intense that it interferes with work, school, and other ordinary activities end can make it hard to make and keep friends. But the condition has physical manifestations, too, including trembling, upset stomach, h
27、eart palpitations, confusion, and diarrhea. The cause hasnt been nailed down, but social anxiety disorder is probably due to a combination of environmental and hereditary factors. About 15 million people in the United States are affected by social anxiety disorder, winch .usually begins during child
28、hood. Like other anxiety disorders, treatment often involves medication and psychotherapy. 2 Most computer users have symptoms of CVS because of _. （ A） dry, red, or burning eyes and blurred or double vision （ B） glare, poor lighting and improper workstation setup （ C） not keeping their monitor two
29、feet away from them （ D） not using a computer that protects their eyes 3 Earbud-related hearing loss suffered by people who _. （ A） develop the type of hearing loss like much older adults （ B） expose themselves to music for longer periods of time （ C） use portable players more time and turn up the v
30、olume （ D） spend much more time listening to their music players 4 Clots can form when _. （ A） blood supply slows or stops （ B） blood migrates to the lungs （ C） blood is in deep veins （ D） blood causes a pulmonary embolism 5 How to avoid e-thrombosis according to the passage? （ A） By crossing your l
31、egs while sitting. （ B） By keeping a comfortable posture. （ C） By keeping supplies convenient for getting. （ D） By moving around every hour. 6 Generalized anxiety disorder can be caused largely by _. （ A） peoples worries, uncertainties, end fears （ B） the economic and social problems （ C） some speci
32、fic phenomenon （ D） individual circumstances 7 Why the constant bombardment of information about food is bad for people who have the eating disorder orthorexia nervosa? （ A） Because they will follow the information seriously. （ B） Because they will aim to become thinner. （ C） Because they wont make
33、suitable plans. （ D） Because they wont enjoy eating. 8 The EPA recommend _ to treat buildings “sick“. （ A） not using air-condition and opening the windows （ B） cutting energy costs and letting the air in （ C） using routine maintenance of HVAC systems （ D） not working in office buildings 9 People wit
34、h social anxiety disorder have a _ of being watched and judged by others and of doing things that will embarrass them. 10 According m the passage, social anxiety disorder is probably because of a combination of _. 11 This passage discusses some of the _ we have in store for us. Section A Directions:
35、 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 once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you
36、 must read the four choices marked A, B, C and D, and decide which is the best answer. （ A） She will go to church. （ B） She will go to the museum. （ C） She will meet the man at the church. （ D） She will attend Peters wedding ceremony. （ A） The double room required by the man has been changed to a si
37、ngle one. （ B） The man wanted to call off his booking. （ C） The booked room has been occupied by someone else. （ D） The man wanted to change his booking. （ A） Billy. （ B） Peter. （ C） The mans brother. （ D） The womans brother. （ A） 18. （ B） 22. （ C） 12. （ D） 35. （ A） Dr. Smith. （ B） Dr. Smiths wife.
38、（ C） A patient. （ D） A receptionist. （ A） By coming back before 10:00. （ B） By showing the ticket. （ C） By reading the notice. （ D） By returning the key. （ A） Lunch. （ B） Exam. （ C） Review his lessons. （ D） Playing football. （ A） $ 108. （ B） $ 40. （ C） $ 22, （ D） $ 70. （ A） 15,000. （ B） 10,500. （ C）
39、 14,000. （ D） 16,000. （ A） Four. （ B） Five. （ C） Three. （ D） Seven. （ A） Next month. （ B） Next week. （ C） Two days later. （ D） Ten days later. （ A） One may not be treated in case of an unexpected medical emergency. （ B） One may get into financial trouble because of an unexpected medical emergency. （
40、 C） One may pay more for his schooling. （ D） One may get some financial support form some companies. （ A） The international insurance in her home country. （ B） The student health insurance. （ C） Both of the international insurance and the student health insurance. （ D） She will decide on no health i
41、nsurance. （ A） One should understand the limitations and restrictions with the policy of the insurance. （ B） One neednt understand the terms of the contract at all. （ C） One should memorize all the terms of the contract. （ D） One should pay some money. （ A） Lots of students dont take health insuranc
42、e seriously. （ B） Many students think about health insurance right before they go abroad. （ C） The woman shouldnt consider health insurance until she gets ill in hospital. （ D） The woman doesnt have enough money for intuition. Section B Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At
43、 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. （ A） New Fashion in Thailand. （ B） How to Use Air-conditioner Wisely. （ C） A New
44、 Way to Save Energy. （ D） Air-conditioner in Thailand. （ A） To wear jackets to work. （ B） Nut to use air-conditioners. （ C） To wear shirt sleeves. （ D） To take all measures to conserve energy. （ A） Wearing jackets is not a custom of Thailand. （ B） Wearing shirt sleeves has become a fashion in Thaila
45、nd. （ C） People usually wear jackets to work in Thailand. （ D） The government has encountered an energy crisis. （ A） It happened on a Thursday night. （ B） It took place in a Starbucks. （ C） The robbers were three teenagers. （ D） The robbers only emptied the cashier. （ A） On the Fourth Avenue. （ B） O
46、n the Third Avenue. （ C） On the Fourth Street overpass. （ D） On the Third Street overpass. （ A） One dead, and the other two caught. （ B） Two dead, and the third caught. （ C） One dead, and the other two escaped. （ D） Two caught, and the third escaped. （ A） It is three times bigger than Earth in size.
47、 （ B） It is 20 light years away from Earth. （ C） Its temperature is between 10 to 20 . （ D） There may exist some living things. （ A） 3. （ B） 4. （ C） 5. （ D） 6. （ A） It has the identical inner structure to Earth. （ B） It has a mass of four to six times that of Earth. （ C） It takes 73 days to orbit th
48、e star Gliese 581. （ D） It has enough gravity to hold an atmosphere. （ A） It couldnt give out light by itself. （ B） It is the only satellite to Gliese 581. （ C） One side of Oliese 58 lg constantly faces Gliese 581. （ D） It is of the similar size to the moon. Section C Directions: In this section, yo
49、u 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 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 37 Sport is not only ph
