1、大学英语六级模拟试卷 601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 Study Styles You know whether youre a morning person or a night owl. You know whether youre a picky eater of a human garbage pail. But do you know if you learn better by reading or by hearing?.if youve survived school so far, you already have some sor
4、t of study routine for better or for worse. We asked students all over the country for the lowdown on their methods of operations, and also collected some hard-won advice. See if you can recognize your own personal study method in the list below and learn how to study effectively. The Dreamer You ma
5、y say youre studying. You may even look like youre studying. But your mind is in the clouds. Your test performance seldom reflects those long hours you spent at your desk, almost studying; Kim, from Montreal, says,“ When I got to the library, I end up sitting there and people-watching. “Cindy, from
6、Lafayette, Pennsylvania, says: “Personally, I tend to write everything down on flash cards so I can quiz myself later. Everyone else thinks that Ill ace(成绩为 A) the exam, but sometimes I find myself spending so much time writing down every little detail that I dont have time to actually study.“ Warni
7、ng: ff you spend all day pretend studying, youll pay all night cramming for real.(What a waste of socializing time!) This years resolution: Stay on target by setting goals(Like four chapters by Wednesday) and asking your friends to test you. Also, tune in to your interests: If you find yourself draw
8、ing elaborate doodles in the margins when youre supposed to be analyzing Shakespeare, take drawing classes and snap out of your day dream. The Grind One look at your sock drawer, meticulously(非常细心地 ) arranged in rainbow order, suggests control-freak tendencies. You never fail to do a fixed amount of
9、 studying each evening and your good grades show it. You cautiously plot a course to conquer an unruly assignment, and you rarely break your routine. Gretchen, from Chicago, describes her hard-core method: “I completely organize all of my notes. Then, before I do anything else, I plan out exactly ho
10、w many hours Im going to study and how long I am going to take breaks. This way, I always stay on task. I read through my notes and then highlight the things I dont know well, to commit them to memory. “But shes not done yet “Then I read my assignments again and take notes and study these notes the
11、same way I studied my class notes.“ Whew, Sarah, from Scarsdale, New York, also considers herself a worker bee. “I plan my work so that theres something I have to do every night of the week. But when theres a test, Ill do all my assignments before trying to do an overview. Studying comes last becaus
12、e Ill wait until the last minute to even try to concentrating on something with so little structure.“ Warning: While your self-discipline will serve you well in college (or the military), you might want to add more inspiration to your perspiration. No amount of memorization, or colorcoding your note
13、books will help you write an original, opinionated essay and youll be writing plenty. This years resolution: Vary your routine and think about your own insights more. After reading an assignment, try closing your eyes and recalling what you found interesting before buckling down with your impeccable
14、 notes. And if youve got a half hour to spare in your study schedule, try something messy and creative, like writing a poem. The Social Studier Youre the kind who learns out loud. You yak your way to enlightenment, so study buddies are a must. In school, you remember more from hearing the lectures t
15、han from doing the reading. Roberta, from Princeton, New Jersey, says: “I went to a study counselor to find out that I learn best by listening. Its true: Until I hear some- thing out loud, its not really real to me. When Im studying and I dont understand something in our textbook, Ill call my friend
16、s to get the scoop. “Amy, from East Lansing, Michigan, says:“ Sometimes a bunch of us go to the library after school. Its a lot more fun in a group, and when. its fun, it helps me stay on track. If Im too bored, chances are I wont learn anything.“ Warning: Set ground rules fro your study party so yo
17、u dont use your friends as excuses not to study. Limit your group to friends who know this is more than a chatfest. (Your slacker pals will be more fun to party with post-exam than to struggle with pre-test.) The Crammer You slack off for weeks, until the night before the exam. Then you still find r
18、easons to dawdle: Gotta brew a pot of coffee, and Wait! You favorite mug is missing! Finally the adrenaline starts pumping. Time to study triple-time. When youre startled awake at 4 a.m. with textbook crease(皱折 ) marks on your face, you resolve to do it differently next time. But next time rolls aro
19、und, and youre in the same lame situation. Sara, form Hammonton, New Jersey, is a classic crammer: “My study habits are terrible! I usually start studying about 11 p. m. and go until my eyes are sealed shut. Then I wake up panicked and whip out my notebook again on the bus. “Christina, from Cambridg
20、e, Massachusetts, says:“ Ill always wait until the last minute to study. Its like I need to get myself into panic mode to buckle(扣住 ) down. Otherwise I stare into space with my book in my lap. But as soon as I start studying, I realize that I could have done really well, if only had more time.“ Too
21、late. Warning: The hours after midnight arent enough time to get all your work done or study a semesters worth of stuff. And getting ready for “Reserve“ readings, where you and the whole class have to share one book on hold at the library. You wont have the option of doing it ALAP (as late as possib
22、le). This years resolution: Improve your grades by adding casual study sessions before you hit high-stress mode. Bring your books outside or to your favorite cafe and skim the material. You may still get the most done when the pressures on, but at least youll know where to turn to make your cramming
23、 more efficient. The Grade-Grubber(孜孜不倦的人 ) Have you no dignity? Dont you hear the snickers behind your back every time you ask,“ But will it be on the test?“ Maybe your fear of failing is stronger than your love of learning, and thats why you try to psych out the teacher or downright cheat. Katie,
24、from Cold Spring Harbor, New York, says: “I knew plenty of kids who relied on old exams from people whod taken that class before. Not to incriminate myself, but once i made photocopies of the teachers answer when he was absent. The test was taken-borne, so I shared the answer key with the whole clas
25、s, and we each changed on or two answers to make it a little less suspicious. I dont know what I was thinking. Had I been caught, It could have been grounds for dismissal.“ Warning: College classes are not the place to grade-grub. Youll waste your time if youre focused on pleasing the professor, not
26、 learning the stuff. Besides, your college instructors will want to hear you brilliantly expound on the material, not parrot her words back. This years resolution: Grow out of it. Put your common sense to work and decide whats the most important material. Thats probably whats on the test. 2 The main
27、 purpose of the author is to introduce to students how to have an effective study. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 3 The Dreamer type never spends long hours in front of a desk. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 4 Dreamers are not efficient and often end up having to cram for exams. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 5 There are more
28、 grinds in military colleges than in other colleges. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 6 it is impractical to write an original essay just With the help of _. 7 Social studiers learn better by _ than by reading. 8 For an exam, the crammer always choose to wait until _. 9 Crammers can improve their grades by add
29、ing informal _ before the overwhelming pressure is on. 10 To grade-grubbers, they have more fear of failing than _. 11 College instructors dont like those students who only repeat _. Section A Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of ea
30、ch 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 must read the four choices marked A, B, C and D, and decide which is the best answer. （ A） She
31、would like to go with the man. （ B） She suggests the man wear formal dresses. （ C） The man should not come straight from the work. （ D） She will attend the performance tonight. （ A） Go to her place as it is quieter. （ B） Relax for a while from his studies. （ C） Try to be more attentive when he studi
32、es. （ D） Go to the study lounge to continue his study. （ A） He is also glad that the class finally came to a close. （ B） He is not impressed by the class. （ C） He is fascinated by the biology class. （ D） He agrees with the woman. （ A） The music is hard to forget. （ B） The melody is not strong enough
33、. （ C） He could hardly understand the music. （ D） He needs to have his eye checked. （ A） It should have lasted longer. （ B） The man should buy new parts for it. （ C） The man should consider buying a new one. （ D） It wasnt a good investment. （ A） She should clean up herself. （ B） She forgot to bring
34、her bathing suit. （ C） She might be already swimming. （ D） She is likely to be nearby. （ A） He likes the rain. （ B） Rain is abundant at this time of the year. （ C） He regrets that he didnt listen to the weather forecast. （ D） He can lend the woman his umbrella. （ A） He doesnt have any notes. （ B） He
35、 doesnt want to lend her the notes. （ C） She couldnt borrow the notes from Michael. （ D） She has to wait for a few days before she can use the notes. （ A） Growing indifference of college students to other people. （ B） Ever-increasing Internet addiction on college campuses. （ C） Sharp dropping in age
36、 of drug abusers. （ D） Degrading quality of college education. （ A） If one gets anxious or depressed when not online. （ B） If a student is isolated by his peers. （ C） If one finds it hard to concentrate in his work. （ D） If one has an urge to surf the Net whenever he can. （ A） Spend more time outdoo
37、rs. （ B） Do various activities. （ C） Change ones daily routine. （ D） Go on a healthy diet. （ A） The colors of clothing. （ B） The individual taste on clothing. （ C） The idea of psychology of clothing （ D） The clothing fashion. （ A） It is a subconscious thing. （ B） It reflects a lack of self-conscious
38、ness. （ C） It is unnecessary indeed. （ D） It is a kind of conscious act. （ A） He has a feeling of insecurity. （ B） He is missing his family. （ C） He lacks self-confidence. （ D） He feels ill. （ A） Warmer clothes. （ B） More aggressive clothes. （ C） Brighter colors of clothes. （ D） More casual clothes.
39、 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. （ A） L
40、ight speed is millions of times faster than sound speed. （ B） Light speed is a million times slower than sound speed. （ C） Light speed is about millions of times faster than sound speed. （ D） Light speed is about a million times faster than sound speed. （ A） You hear the gun before you see the smoke
41、. （ B） You see the smoke before you hear the gun. （ C） The sound of the gun will reach you before the race starts. （ D） Racers start to run before you see the smoke. （ A） 1.3 seconds. （ B） Eight minutes. （ C） A lifes time. （ D） About four years. （ A） Until he eats it. （ B） At least thirty minutes. （
42、 C） All day. （ D） No more than thirty minutes. （ A） A young one. （ B） A small one. （ C） A big one. （ D） An old one. （ A） 3. （ B） 4. （ C） 2. （ D） 1. （ A） They are leading in the game. （ B） The score is really close. （ C） The Dream Team is way behind. （ D） They win the game. （ A） Its made up of profes
43、sional athletes. （ B） Its made up of college players. （ C） Its made up of both professional and college players. （ D） Its made up of young athletes. （ A） He was injured in a fight and had to leave the game. （ B） He fought with another player. （ C） He got in a fight with a fan and was thrown out of t
44、he game. （ D） He led his team to success. （ A） They drank a special beverage made from Japanese herbs. （ B） They had uncooked fish the night before the game. （ C） They had a massage from head to foot to relax their muscles. （ D） Some players were injured before the game. Section C Directions: In thi
45、s 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 36 to 43 with the exact words you have just heard. For bla
46、nks 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 Im interested in the criminal justice system of our country. It seems to me that something has to be done, if were to【 B1】 as
47、a country. I certainly dont know what the answers to our problems are. Things certainly get【 B2】 in a hurry when you get into them, but I wonder if something couldnt be done to deal with some of these problems. One thing Im concerned about is our practice of putting【 B3】 in jail who havent harmed an
48、yone. Why not work out some system【 B4】 they can pay back the debts they owe society instead of【 B5】 another debt by going to prison and, of course, coming under the【 B6】 of hardened criminals. Im also concerned about the short prison sentences people are【 B7】 for serious crimes. Of course one alter
49、native to this is to【 B8】 capital punishment, but Im not sure I would be for that. Im not sure its right to take an eye for eye【 B9】 . I also think we must do something about the insanity plea. In my opinion, anyone who takes another persons life intentionally is insane, however，【 B10】 Its sad, of course, that a person may have to spend the rest of his life, or【 B11】 . 37 【 B1】 38 【 B2】 39 【 B3】 40 【 B4】 41 【 B5】 42 【 B6】 43 【 B7】 44
