1、大学英语六级模拟试卷 655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 On Reciting Chinese Traditional Poems. You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below: 1现在很多父母和 学校老师都热衷于让孩子背诵古诗 2有人支持这种做法，也有人反对 3我的看法 On Reciting Chi
2、nese Traditional Poems 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 infor
3、mation 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. 2 Whats the right activity for me? Whoever you are, theres an activity for you. And just as getting fitter doesnt have to mean
4、 pushing yourself to the limits of your endurance, you dont have to be technically brilliant at a particular sport to derive pleasure and health benefits from it. Some people hold back from getting fit because they feel self-conscious about their ability or body and want to find an activity they can
5、 do on their own, but organized classes and sports clubs can provide you with support and motivation, as well as a chance to make new friends. If youre interested in football, hockey or other team sports, for example, many local clubs will have several teams of varying abilities, while there are ple
6、nty of aerobics(有氧健身 ) or yoga classes specifically designed to cater for beginners. Youre never too old to learn to swim, or you can take classes to improve your technique if thats whats holding you back. But many activities can be done by yourself, and require neither technical expertise nor much
7、in the way of equipment or expens just your willingness to give it a go. Here are some of the best, easiest and most popular ways to start getting fit, as well as some suggestions for alternatives, that get you started or put you in touch with a local club. Walking Most of us walk at some point each
8、 day but we do it far less than we used to. The government calculates theres been a decline of more than 20 percent in the number of miles walked since the mid-1980s. But walking is the simplest and cheapest of all exercises, and making it a regular activity and focusing on the intensity or distance
9、 covered can greatly iflcrease your fitness. Walking improves the condition of your heart and lungs and works the muscles of the lower body. Its a weight-bearing activity, so it may improve bone density, yet its also low impact, putting less stress on the joints than some other forms of exercise. As
10、ide from the health benefits of walking, some of the countrys most beautiful scenery can only be accessed on foot, so if you dont try walking, think what youre denying yourself. If youre a novice, go in groups or as part of an organized outing via a ramblers club. Walking up hills expends more energ
11、y even walking down again uses more energy than walking on the flat, but if you dont think youre ready for the hills yet. boost your fitness by walking just about anywhere. You could try power walking in the park. For example： the idea is to walk at such a fast pace that it would actually be easier
12、to brcak into a run. You burn more calories walking at this speed than you would running at the same pace. Running/jogging Running might just be the ultimate way to get fit： its cheap, can be done anywhere, at any time and, most importantly, is very effective. Theres really no difference between run
13、ning and jogging, although jogging is often used to describe running at a slow pace. Whatever you call it, all you need is a good pair of running shoes and a little enthusiasm. As long as youre healthy and take it easy to start with, anyone can run. If you have a history of certain diseases like che
14、st pain. high blood pressure, or have had recent surgery or are pregnant, consult a doctor first. As a high-impact activity, running may maintain or increase bone density. But it can also put more stress on your joints than lower impact activities such as walking and cycling, especially if youre ove
15、rweight. Again, if youre concerned, consult your doctor. As with all exercise, you must warm up first. Start by walking at a brisk pace, then gradually break into a slow jog. Run at a pace at which you can still hold a conversation, but which definitely feels harder than walking. If youre getting to
16、o breathless to talk, slow down or walk for a while until youre breathing more easily. To begin with, aim to run/walk in this way for ten minutes in total. Do this every second or third day, gradually reducing the walking time and increasing the running until you can run for the full ten minutes. At
17、 the end of each session, warm down by finishing with a slow jog or brisk walk until your heart rate and breathing have returned to more normal levels. Stretch while your muscles are still warm. Next, start to increase the total duration of your run by a minute or two every third session, until you
18、can manage 30 minutes three times a week. Even if youre feeling good, dont be tempted to increase your running time by more than ten percent each week. Many people are put off running because they find it boring. For this reason, it is important to get a bit of variety in your running. There are man
19、y different sorts of runningroad running, cross-country running, fell running(running in the hills), or you could run at your local athletics track, or even on a treadmill at the gym(though running on a moving treadmill uses less energy). Swimming Swimming is another popular way to start getting fit
20、 because most towns have a pool, its still relatively inexpensive and you need even less kit than you do for running. Most pools also offer lessons if youre a non-swimmer, or you havent swum for years and want to improve your technique. Swimming is a great way to tone up and trim down-because to swi
21、m you need to move your body against the resistance of the water. Just swimming a few lengths involves most of the major muscle groups, giving your body a good workout. And if you gradually increase the pace. youll get a brilliant aerobic workout, too. Swimming is also an effective form of fat-burni
22、ng exercise： because you can swim at your own pace, slowly if you wish, you can keep swimming for long periods, and maintaining your staying power is a vital goal in fat-burning exercise. The other big advantage is that water supports your weight and takes the stress off your joints, so you can put
23、your body through a good workout without your knees, hips or spine paying the price. Research shows that exercising in waist-deep water reduces the pressure on joints by 50%, while exercising in chest-deep water reduces it by as much as 75%. This can also make it a great exercise if youre recovering
24、 from an injury that means you cant run or play your normal sport. Gym The gym can be a good place to work on overall aerobic fitness and build muscle strength, or just somewhere to exercise on days when you cant face the cold or the rain. Gym-based activities include aerobic exercise such as runnin
25、g, rowing or cycling machines, weight training, and classes, such as aerobics or aerobic dance. All ages and fitness levels are catered for and improvements can be measured and exercise programs tailored to your needs. Check your instructor is qualified to recognized standards, especially if youre w
26、eight training. Incorrect technique can easily lead to injuries or make existing problems worse. For advice, take a look at the Register of Exercise Professionals. Some gyms can be expensive to join, but council-run facilities often offer a cheaper alternative where you can pay per session rather th
27、an shelling out for an annual membership. 2 The purpose of writing the article is to_. （ A） offer readers information about sports activities （ B） persuade readers to try cheap ways of exercise （ C） attract potential athletes to register for sports events （ D） ask people to donate in order to develo
28、p public sports 3 What does“give it a go”in Paragraph 5 mean? （ A） Let it go. （ B） Go outside. （ C） Set up a goal. （ D） Have a try. 4 Which of the following is mentioned as a benefit of walking? （ A） It is beneficial to your heart and lungs. （ B） It helps to build strong upper body muscles. （ C） It
29、puts no stress on your joints. （ D） It does no harm to the bones. 5 What do you know about“power walking”from the passage? （ A） It is a kind walking people do in the park. （ B） It may burn more calories than running. （ C） People walk very fast to break into a run. （ D） This kind of walking sets a pa
30、ce for running. 6 According to the passage, people_can take running as regular exercise immediately? （ A） with a lot of enthusiasm （ B） with good health condition （ C） who have no money but lots of time （ D） who want to be stronger 7 People dislike running because they_. （ A） find running not very i
31、nteresting （ B） get breathless to talk （ C） have to warm down at the end （ D） have to increase gradually 8 Many swimming pools offer lessons to_. （ A） people who are beginners of swimming （ B） local residents who live downtown （ C） swimmers of years of experience （ D） athletes who want to improve th
32、eir techniques 9 In fat-burning exercise, one of the most important goal is to_. 10 75%of the pressure on joints can be reduced if you swim_. 11 When youre weight training, the qualifications of instructors are important because injuries might be caused by_. Section A Directions: In this section, yo
33、u 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 must read the four
34、choices marked A, B, C and D, and decide which is the best answer. （ A） Buy a train ticket from a friend. （ B） Go to visit her parents-in-law. （ C） Recheck the doors and windows. （ D） Bring some presents to her parents. （ A） He is not a qualified teacher. （ B） He has already been married. （ C） He do
35、es not feel like going to the dinner. （ D） He does not know when the dinner begins. （ A） She sings better than her daughter. （ B） She doesnt like her daughter singing. （ C） She herself doesnt have a good voice. （ D） She didnt expect her daughter to sing so well. （ A） He disagrees with the woman. （ B
36、） He agrees with the woman. （ C） He holds a neutral attitude. （ D） He has no comment. （ A） Traveling by train. （ B） Preparing for a trip. （ C） Making a shopping list. （ D） Shopping in a supermarket. （ A） He is very shy and quiet. （ B） He rarely means what he says. （ C） He rarely says a thing about h
37、is brother Bill. （ D） He has an open character and is very talkative. （ A） The beaches are dirty. （ B） The air is contaminated. （ C） People there are exhausted. （ D） Its too windy for swimming. （ A） The man may be a sexist. （ B） The woman is a homemaker. （ C） The woman is unhappy with her husbands w
38、ork. （ D） The man is running a bread-manufacturing factory. （ A） Social activities. （ B） Cultural activities. （ C） Language activities. （ D） Sports activities. （ A） Tuesday. （ B） Wednesday. （ C） Thursday. （ D） Friday. （ A） 5. （ B） 30. （ C） 25. （ D） 55. （ A） They are everywhere and tasty. （ B） Food i
39、s not tasty because of them. （ C） They spoil the food in Britain. （ D） They make food taste bad. （ A） The womans country. （ B） The mans motherland. （ C） The United Kingdom. （ D） They are the same. （ A） British spend more time preparing meals. （ B） British just prepare for breakfast and lunch snack.
40、（ C） British people have three meals a day. （ D） British people have two big meals a day. （ A） There are so many restaurants in London. （ B） There are so many delicious foods in London. （ C） The life in London is diverse and colorful. （ D） The people here are very friendly. Section B Directions: In
41、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） Because men are seldom seen
42、 in the forest. （ B） Because tigers are afraid of something. （ C） Because men are not edible. （ D） Because men shout aloud. （ A） The man seems to have no back and from the side can barely be seen. （ B） The man is smaller than the tiger itself. （ C） The man smells bad. （ D） The man looks very much li
43、ke a deer. （ A） Because men are less likely to be well armed when they bend. （ B） Because men seem more obedient when they bend. （ C） Because men more closely resembles a medium-sized deer when they bend. （ D） Because men are cutting grass when they bend. （ A） Until he eats it. （ B） At least thirty
44、minutes. （ 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） Paris. （ B） Copenhagen. （ C） New York. （ D） London. （ A） Once. （ B） Twice. （ C） Three times. （ D） Never. （ A） They won the tournament las
45、t year. （ B） They have been trained the hardest in the tournament. （ C） They have the most money to spend on their athletes. （ D） They have never lost a game before. （ A） The German team. （ B） The British team. （ C） The Brazilian Team. （ D） The American team. Section C Directions: In this section, y
46、ou 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
47、 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 There are many skills and qualities that are desirable in a translator. The translator must have an excellent, up-to-date knowledge of his
48、【 B1】 _ language, which will be his mother tongue or language of【 B2】 _ use, full facility in the handling of his【 B3】 _ language, and knowledge and understanding of the latest subject-matter in his field of【 B4】 _ . In addition to this, it is desirable that he should have an【 B5】 _ mind, wide inter
49、ests, a good memory and the ability to grasp quickly the basic principles of new developments. He should be willing to work on his own, often at high speeds, but should be humble enough to【 B6】 _ others should his own knowledge not always prove adequate to the task in hand. He should be able to type quickly and【 B7】 _ and, if he is working mainly for publication, should have more than a nodding【 B8】 _ with printing t
