1、大学英语六级模拟试卷 629及答案与解析 一、 Part I Writing (30 minutes) 1 How to Deal With Peer Pressure? 1人们往往能感受到来自同龄人的压力 2如何解决这种压力 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
2、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. 1 Why E -Readers Are a Worthy Busin
3、ess Investment A Silicon Valley product development consulting firm called the Nielsen Norman Group published a study last week comparing reading performance with a book to reading with an e-reader. The resultswhich are suspect because there were only 24 people in the test groupfind that users of th
4、e Kindle 2 and iPad read 10. 7 percent and 6. 2 percent slower,respectively,than on paper or with books. There are too many missing factors to take this study seriously. For example, this group was composed of all “enthusiastic“ readers,given short stories by Ernest Hemingway to read on four platfor
5、ms: the Kindle 2,an iPad, a PC monitor,and paper. First,Hemingway is not an easy read,and subject matter is all-important when measuring speed and comprehension. Enthusiastic readers are more likely to read anything faster than average or minimalist readers. And, there are a number of other factors
6、to consider, such as time of day .environment, the physical condition of participants,and whether reading is for entertainment or business. Sorry, but it will take a lot more than one simplistic study of 24 readers to convince me that such findings are accurate. Even if the studys findings were spot
7、-on, its not just reading speed that counts. E-readers still offer many advantages over paper books, especially for businesses. I prefer paperback or hardback books for pleasure reading but, for research, I prefer a device with access to the Internet. And, this is the case with my friends and collea
8、gues, who add up to more than 10 times the number of participants in this study. However,since I work on a computer all the time,I will concede easily that an e-reader is preferable to a computer screen, especially one designed to imitate an actual book. As a business investment, how will an e-reade
9、r such as the Kindle or a tablet such as the iPad benefit your company? There are several varieties of each available on the market. However, the only distinction I want to make is between e-readers and tablets; one was designed specifically for reading books and other printed materials,while the ot
10、her was designed to function as a tiny computer, which includes e-reading capabilities. Eventually,the two designs will merge into one device,each with its own set of unique features. Laptops, notebooks, netbooks, and smartphones all provide screens of readable data. Why would your staff need an ele
11、ctronic reader? These are five great reasons. First,for employees who are required to read and absorb a lot of information, such as scientists, teachers, and medical personnel, laptops, notebooks, and netbooks are too heavy and large, and smart-phones are just too small. The purpose of an e-reader o
12、r a tablet is to function as a book; smaller, thinner,lightweightno bigger than a standard paperbackplus comfortable and easy to read. Anyone who is forced to read huge amounts of data for the job cannot be weighted down with a bulky machine; nor can they haul around several 800-page books. When I w
13、as an assistant professor traveling to teaching locations all over a city, I remember the agony of hauling six to 10 huge books, workbooks,and reference materials in my backpack to class. Add a laptop for presentations,a phone, and a briefcase to that,and I looked like I was waiting for a moving van
14、. I would have eagerly traded it all for one tablet PC or e-reader. Second,the physical cost of these devices is decreasing,and the purchase price for e-books is,on average Just $ 10 each. Access to the Internet costs more, but compare these fees with just one paper programming manual,engineering re
15、ference guide,or college textbook; the cost is absorbed in fewer than four books. The added benefit is with your own companys industry-specific publications. Scientists , engineers, programmers, and systems analysts are not reading downloaded books for work from Amazon. These professionals are readi
16、ng their own companys technical documents, which can be uploaded to any tablet or e-reader. Remember, not everyone out there has an office or a small bedroom with a simple chair,a nice desk,and a laptop parked in a docking station. That said,be sure to choose a firm, sturdy device that will withstan
17、d environmental conditions. Also, notice the devices screen and how the text displays in sunlight,partial shade,and darkness. For example,an iPad or other tablet may be harder to read in the sun than a tablet such as the Kindle,with its special e-ink. Third, these devices will change the way compani
18、es distribute physical sales and training documents such as books,manuals,and reference materials outside corporate walls. Even at the current prices,the e-readersnot the tablets, yetare almost cheaper than providing paper literature. For example, last year, I worked a technical writing contract job
19、. We created and printedin-housefour training manuals for employees of the companys clients. The total cost of the paper booksthe paper,ink,binders,dividers,and covers,plus staff time to print,assemble,and distribute was just under $ 300. Amazons 6-inch, diagonal Kindle is only $ 189, and these pric
20、es are still coming down,not to mention the negotiating power of volume discounts. Imagine the time, money, and effort saved by pre-loading training materials for your customers to an e-reader. Since they do not work for your company, they cant otherwise access such information through your intranet
21、. Besides, if they cant take the manuals and read them on the go, its likely they wont ever read them at all. Offering manuals on a portable device could spare you the support calls and emails to your help desk from customers looking for answers to whats already in the manuals. Another benefit and b
22、ig cost-saving feature is in updates. When its time to update those materials, you just upload the new files to your Web site, then send alerts to customers informing them that they can download the new manuals directly to their e-readers and tablets. Its the ease and convenience of a computer disgu
23、ised as a book. Because,truthfully,who wants to sit at a computer and read hundreds of pages? And last, theres the added benefit of reading for fun, or even research. There are over 620,000 books,plus U. S. and international newspapers,magazines,and blogs available through Amazon; over a million boo
24、ks at Barnes with more offerings from publishers and retailers coming every day. The real benefits of e-readers and tablet PCs are cost, convenience, a huge libraryincluding out-of-print books and lots of free public domain bookseasy distribution of your companys data,and the incentive for everyone
25、to read more. I love my e-reader and I would not give it up for any reason; however,I do still have a huge library of printed books that I wont get rid of either. But, I cant take them all with me when I travel. The e-readers and tablets can hold as many books as the memory allows; for example, the
26、6-inch Kindle with 2GB of memory holds approximately 1,500 books,the 9-inch Kindle DX with 4GB of memory holds 3,500 books,and the iPad,with up to 64GB of memory, can hold about 48,000 booksif you dont load it down with music and photos. Any of these devices can be worth the investment. In the meant
27、ime, be sure to research specific features for your employees needs, such as any monthly fees added for access to the Internet,3G networks,e-mail,attachments,music resources, and so forth. After you factor in those fees, then compare features and device costs before you purchase. 2 What can we learn
28、 from the study made by the Nielsen Norman Group? （ A） More participants prefer e-reader than books. （ B） Users of e-reader read more slowly than with books. （ C） Paper reading is 10. 7 percent quicker than e-reader. （ D） PC monitor is best platform for enthusiastic readers. 3 Whats the authors view
29、 on the e-readers? （ A） They are wonderful for pleasure reading. （ B） They are hard to read than a computer screen. （ C） They can benefit you for businesses usage. （ D） They have a serious defect in the Internet access. 4 According to the author,the distinction between e-readers and tablets lies in_
30、. （ A） their screens （ B） their merge （ C） their reading speed （ D） their designed functions 5 The author mentioned what he did when he was an assistant professor to show_. （ A） the importance of information for teachers （ B） the daily experiences as an assistant professor （ C） the importance of a l
31、aptop for presentations （ D） the convenience of e-reader for certain employees 6 According to the passage,the professionals of one company_. （ A） never buy any books from Amazon （ B） often do their work in darkness （ C） should choose the Kindle rather than iPad （ D） only read industry-specific publi
32、cations 7 How should one company deal with the training materials for its customers? （ A） Let them access such information through its intranet. （ B） Provide such information to them with paper literature. （ C） Pre-load such information for them to an e-reader. （ D） Negotiate with them for discounts
33、 of such information. 8 The customers can acquire the new manuals_. （ A） by sending e-mails to the companys help desk （ B） through the companys updates freely （ C） with a favorable discount from the company （ D） without any contact with the company 9 Readings benefit for fun or even research is due
34、to the daily offerings from_. 10 As to travelers, e-readers and tablet PCs are more convenient than a huge_. 11 You can load the e-readers and tablets with as many contents as_. Section A Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each co
35、nversation, 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） Looking f
36、or a new job. （ B） Taking a suburban excursion. （ C） Looking for an apartment. （ D） Asking the man to do her a favor. （ A） 8.5 hours （ B） 7.5 hours. （ C） 8 hours. （ D） 9 hours. （ A） Change the walls color. （ B） Rearrange the furniture. （ C） Buy some fine furniture. （ D） Hang some pictures. （ A） He m
37、ay see Alan in Italy. （ B） He was looking for Alan in the library. （ C） Hes not sure which way to go. （ D） He may have made a mistake. （ A） Wait for the lecture to begin. （ B） Go immediately to their seats. （ C） Get something to drink first. （ D） Sit down and enjoy the lecture. （ A） He doesnt think
38、hell do that. （ B） He finds it easy to do that. （ C） He has no time to do that. （ D） He can help her. （ A） She doesnt need an umbrella. （ B） She left her umbrella in the car. （ C） She can hold her umbrella over the mans head. （ D） Shes the only one who doesnt have an umbrella. （ A） Its too windy. （
39、B） The people there are terrible. （ C） The air is polluted. （ D） The beaches are dirty. （ A） In England. （ B） In France. （ C） In America. （ D） In Switzerland. （ A） She is realistic and optimistic. （ B） She is snobbish and pessimistic. （ C） She is submitted to the will of Heaven. （ D） She is resigned
40、 to circumstances. （ A） It took her the first seven years. （ B） It took her fourteen years. （ C） It took her a good three years. （ D） It took her sixteen years. （ A） 2： 30 a.m. tomorrow. （ B） 1:30 a.m. the day after tomorrow. （ C） 1:00 a.m. the day after tomorrow. （ D） 1:30 a.m. tomorrow. （ A） There
41、 being not enough seats in the car. （ B） There being enough people to see her off. （ C） With no permission from the girls family. （ D） His failure to get up on time. （ A） The suitcase is too small to contain all her clothes. （ B） It is chilly in the plane. （ C） She cannot reach her suitcases in the
42、plane. （ D） The luggage compartment will arrive later. （ A） Some friends and relatives that she had no time to visit before. （ B） Her closest friends and relatives who will miss her. （ C） The friends and relatives that helped her a lot. （ D） Some friends and relatives that would get upset if she doe
43、snt visit. 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
44、 D. （ A） Everyone knows that body contact can make people happier. （ B） People may work harder because of body contact. （ C） Your fingertips can do something wonderful. （ D） People may not understand the importance of touching. （ A） Becomes useful or helpful. （ B） Gets something useful or helpful. （
45、 C） Falls ill. （ D） Gets hurt. （ A） Comfortable Touch. （ B） Smile. （ C） Wonders of Touch. （ D） Keep in Touch, （ A） Children will get absent-minded if they play video games. （ B） Children will get healthier if they change their diet. （ C） Children will improve their grades if they stop watching TV. （
46、 D） Children will lose weight if they spend less time watching TV. （ A） Because it proves the direct effect of reduction in television viewing. （ B） Because it shows the great importance of physical activity. （ C） Because it helps settle on the best diet small children need. （ D） Because it indicate
47、s that children benefit much from TV programs. （ A） Children will move more and consume more energy if they dont watch TV. （ B） Children will spend more time studying if they are not allowed to watch TV. （ C） Children will eat more food to their taste if they have special diets. （ D） Children will b
48、e indulged in video games if parents dont supervise them. （ A） Which days people should work. （ B） How the week is divided into days. （ C） Which day begins the week. （ D） How many weeks there are in a month. （ A） The weekend has decreased in length. （ B） The number of national holidays has increased
49、. （ C） People work fewer days per week. （ D） People work more hours each day. （ A） It was six days long. （ B） It didnt include Saturday afternoon. （ C） It always included at least one holiday. （ D） It didnt allow the workers time off. （ A） It would make the workday longer. （ B） It would allow people to work on the weekend. （ C） It would make leisure activities expensive. （ D） It would create much more free time. Section C Directions: In this section, you will hear a passa
