1、大学英语六级模拟试卷 618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 A letter of Application for Volunteer of the Great Wall Reservation Project. You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below. 假设你是李明，请你给保护
2、长城志愿者工作指导中心写一封申请信，申请成位保护长城项目的志愿者。信中必须包括以下内容： 1. 你从某报纸中得知这个项目招募志愿者的消息，感受到十分的高兴 2. 想当这个项目志愿者的原因 3. 简单介绍个人的性格和爱好，并表示十分希望自己能成为一名志愿者 A Letter of Application for Volunteer of the Great Wall Reservation Project 二、 Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) (15 minutes) Directions: In this part,
3、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 passage; N (for NO) if the statement contradicts the information given in the passage; NG (for NOT
4、GIVEN) if 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. On
5、ly time 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),
6、also called 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 foc
7、using; difficulty 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.
8、below eye 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 fo
9、cusing on 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
10、 120 decibels-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
11、seen in 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
12、crank up 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 i
13、n a period 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 tim
14、e in front 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
15、lunch break 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 con
16、cern about 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 St
17、ates, and 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 see
18、ms like 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 eatin
19、g healthful 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 health
20、ful food; 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 psy
21、chiatric 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 build
22、ing, they 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, ventila
23、ting, and 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
24、 experience 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
25、 “sick,“ 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 Desp
26、ite all 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 watc
27、hed and 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 st
28、omach, heart 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 duri
29、ng childhood. 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 moni
30、tor two 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
31、up the volume （ 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 crossin
32、g your legs 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） so
33、me specific 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 wo
34、nt make 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 Pe
35、ople with 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 Dir
36、ections: 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 pa
37、use, you must read the four choices marked A, B, C and D, and decide which is the best answer. （ A） Because she has an appointment with the man. （ B） Because she has an appointment with the *sales manager. （ C） Because she wants to find a job. （ D） Because she wants to make sure if she can find a va
38、cancy. （ A） Six Units. （ B） Fourteen Units. （ C） Sixteen Units. （ D） Ten Units. （ A） It will be rainy. （ B） It will be cold. （ C） It will be moist and hot. （ D） It will be very pleasant. （ A） He thinks it is a wise move. （ B） He thinks Bob is not wise to invest all his money in stocks. （ C） He think
39、s Bob should move to another place. （ D） He thinks its better for Bob to invest later. （ A） He cant afford the car right now. （ B） He will buy the car as soon as he has enough money. （ C） He thinks someone else has bought the ear. （ D） He thinks someone else has destroyed the ear. （ A） They am bette
40、r than the modem movies. （ B） There is more technology in them. （ C） The technology in them cannot be compared with that of modem ones. （ D） They are excellent to us now. （ A） A woman cannot shine the mans shoes. （ B） A woman cannot allow her man to drink. （ C） The man can never find a traditional w
41、oman as before. （ D） As times are changing, women are no longer gentle. （ A） Advertisers try to find the law to support them. （ B） Advertisers used deer in ads to show the cigarette is even liked by deer. （ C） The university sweater is another way of advertising. （ D） Advertisers think of ways to av
42、oid breaking the law even though their acts are illegal to some extent. （ A） He is forty. （ B） He has two granddaughters. （ C） He is a boxer. （ D） He has won five boxing divisions. （ A） He believes that flashy robes attract greater attention. （ B） He believes that flashy robes go well with boxing ma
43、tches. （ C） He wants to send a message to the spectators saying he can fight though hes 40. （ D） He believes that the spectators love to see him dressed in flashy robes. （ A） Because he can still fight despite his age. （ B） Because more people are taking exercises. （ C） Because he has won championsh
44、ips in five divisions. （ D） Because people are living longer. （ A） Two years. （ B） Three years. （ C） Five years. （ D） Eight years. （ A） By a hill. （ B） A concert. （ C） The waterfall scenery. （ D） A hotel they once stayed in. （ A） A pet dog. （ B） The son of the couple. （ C） A pet cat. （ D） The mans y
45、ounger brother. （ A） The mans mother. （ B） They take him with them. （ C） The womans mother （ D） A baby-sitter. 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.
46、 After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D. （ A） Because they liked to cat tea leaves. （ B） Because they were curious about the taste of tea leaves, （ C） Because they did not know how to do with tea. （ D） Because they wanted to make sandwic
47、hes with tea. （ A） Britons got expensive tea from China. （ B） Britons got their first tea from Finland. （ C） Britons were the first people in Europe who drank tea. （ D） In the 17th century the East India Company introduced tea to Britain. （ A） Because they followed everything the Britons did. （ B） B
48、ecause it tasted better than mixed with butter. （ C） Because it became a popular drink. （ D） Because they were influenced by a woman in the upper class. （ A） 26 years. （ B） 5 years. （ C） 20 years. （ D） 6 years. （ A） Self supporting. （ B） A full-time job. （ C） Education completed. （ D） Having a child
49、. （ A） Completing an education. （ B） Supporting a family. （ C） Living independently of parents. （ D） Marriage. （ A） A visit to a prison. （ B） The influence of his father. （ C） A talk with some miserable slaves. （ D） His experience in the war between France and Austria. （ A） He sent surgeons to serve in the army. （ B） Re provided soldiers with medical supplies. （ C） He recruited volunteers to care for the wounded. （ D） He helped to flee the prisoners of war. （ A） All men are created equal.
