1、大学英语六级模拟试卷 657 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 entitle Video Game: A Blessing or a Curse. You should write at least 1.50 words following the outline given below. 1. 电子 游戏在学生之间享有很高的人气，很多人玩，尤其是大学生 2. 沉迷电子游戏对于学生的影响 3.
2、解决 “电子游戏热 ”带来的影响的办法 Video Game: A Blessing or a Curse 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
3、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 Earthquake Preparedness One of the most frightening and destructive phenomena of nature is a
4、severe earthquake and its terrible aftereffects. Earthquakes strike suddenly, violently, and without warning at any time of the day or night. If an earthquake occurs in a populated area, it may cause many deaths and injuries and extensive property damage. Identifying potential hazards ahead of time
5、and advance planning can reduce the dangers of serious injury or loss of life from an earthquake. What to Do Before an Earthquake Check for Hazards in the Home Fasten shelves securely to walls. Place large or heavy objects on lower shelves. Store breakable items such as bottled foods, glass, and chi
6、na in low, closed cabinets with latches. Hang heavy items such as pictures and mirrors away from beds, couches, and anywhere people sit. Brace overhead light fixtures. Repair defective electrical wiring and leaky gas connections. These are potential fire risks. Secure a water heater by strapping it
7、to the wall studs (螺栓 ) and bolting it to the floor. Repair any deep cracks in ceilings or foundations. Get expert advice if there are signs of structural defects. Store weed killers, pesticides, and flammable products securely in closed cabinets with latches and on bottom shelves. Identify Safe Pla
8、ces Indoors and Outdoors Under sturdy furniture such as a heavy desk or table. Against an inside wall. Away from where glass could shatter around windows, mirrors, pictures, or where heavy bookcases or other heavy furniture could fall over. In the open, away from buildings, trees, telephone and elec
9、trical lines, overpasses, or elevated expressways. Educate Yourself and Family Members Contact your local emergency management office or American Red Cross chapter for more information on earthquakes. Also read the “How-to Series“ for information on how to protect your property from earthquakes. Tea
10、ch children how and when to call 911, police, or fire department and which radio station to tune to for emergency information. Teach all family members how and when to turn off gas, electricity, and water. Have Disaster Supplies on Hand Flashlight and extra batteries. Portable battery-operated radio
11、 and extra batteries. First aid kit and manual. Emergency food and water. Nonelectric can opener. Essential medicines. Cash and credit cards. Sturdy shoes. Develop an Emergency Communication Plan In case family members are separated from one another during an earthquake (a real possibility during th
12、e day when adults are at work and children are at school), develop a plan for reuniting after the disaster. Ask an out-of-state relative or friend to serve as the “family contact“. After a disaster, its often easier to call long distance. Make sure everyone in the family knows the name, address, and
13、 phone number of the contact person. Help Your Community Get Ready Publish a special section in your local newspaper with emergency information on earthquakes. Localize the information by priming the phone numbers of local emergency services offices, the American Red Cross, and hospitals. Conduct a
14、week-long series on locating hazards in the home. Work with local emergency services and American Red Cross officials to prepare special reports for people with mobility impairments on what to do during an earthquake. Provide tips on conducting earthquake drills in the home. Interview representative
15、s of the gas, electric, and water companies about shutting off utilities. Work together in your community to apply your knowledge to building codes, retrofitting programs, hazard hunts, and neighborhood and family emergency plans. What to Do During an Earthquake Stay as safe as possible during an ea
16、rthquake. Be aware that some earthquakes are actually foreshocks and a larger earthquake might occur. Minimize your movements to a few steps to a nearby safe place and stay indoors until the shaking has stopped and you are sure exiting is safe. If Indoors Drop to the ground; take cover by getting un
17、der a sturdy table or other piece of furniture; and hold on until the shaking stops. If there isnt a table or desk near you, cover your face and head with your arms and crouch in an inside corner of the building. Stay away from glass, windows, outside doors and walls, and anything that could fall, s
18、uch as lighting fixtures or furniture. Stay in bed if you are there when the earthquake strikes. Hold on and protect your head with a pillow, unless you are under a heavy light fixture that could fall. In that case, move to the nearest safe place. Use a doorway for shelter only if it is in close pro
19、ximity to you and if you know it is a strongly supported doorway. Stay inside until shaking stops and it is safe to go outside. Research has shown that most injuries occur when people inside buildings attempt to move to a different location inside the building or try to leave. Be aware that the elec
20、tricity may go out or the sprinkler (洒水装置之 ) systems or fire alarms may mm on. Do not use the elevators. If Outdoors Move away from buildings, streetlights, and utility wires. Once in the open, stay there until the shaking stops. The greatest danger exists directly outside buildings, at exits, and a
21、longside exterior walls. Ground movement during an earthquake is seldom the direct cause of death or injury. Most earthquake-related casualties result from collapsing walls, flying glass, and falling objects. If in a Moving Vehicle Stop as quickly as safety permits and stay in the vehicle. Avoid sto
22、pping near or under buildings, trees, overpasses, and utility wires. Proceed cautiously once the earthquake has stopped. Avoid roads, bridges, or ramps that might have been damaged by the earthquake. If Trapped Under Debris Do not light a match. It may cause explosion. Do not move about or kick up d
23、ust. Cover your mouth with a handkerchief or clothing. Tap on a pipe or wall so rescuers can locate you. Use a whistle if one is available. Shout only as a last resort. Shouting can cause you to inhale dangerous amounts of dust. What to Do After an Earthquake Expect aftershocks. These secondary shoc
24、kwaves are usually less violent than the main quake but can be strong enough to do additional damage to weakened structures and can occur in the first hours, days, weeks, or even months after the quake. Stay away from damaged areas. Stay away unless your assistance has been specifically requested by
25、 police, fire, or relief organizations. Return home only when authorities say it is safe. Be aware of possible tsunamis (海啸 ) if you live in coastal areas. These are also known as seismic sea waves (mistakenly called “tidal waves“). When local authorities issue a tsunami warning, assume that a serie
26、s of dangerous waves is on the way. Stay away from the beach. Help injured or trapped persons. Remember to help your neighbors who may require special assistance such as infants, the elderly, and people with disabilities. Give first aid where appropriate. Do not move seriously injured persons unless
27、 they are in immediate danger of further injury. Call for help. Clean up spilled medicines, bleaches, gasoline or other flammable liquids immediately. Leave the area if you smell gas or fumes from other chemicals. Inspect the entire length of chimneys for damage. Unnoticed damage could lead to a fir
28、e. Inspect utilities. o Check for gas leaks. If you smell gas or hear blowing or hissing noise, open a window and quickly leave the building. Turn off the gas at the outside main valve (管道 ) if you can and call the gas company from a neighbors home. If you turn off the gas for any reason, it must be
29、 turned back on by a professional. o Look for electrical system damage. If you see sparks or broken or frayed wires, or if you smell hot insulation, turn off the electricity at the main fuse box (保险盒 ) or circuit breaker. If you have to step in water to get to the fuse box or circuit breaker, call a
30、n electrician first for advice. o Check for sewage and water lines damage. If you suspect sewage lines are damaged, avoid using the toilets and call a plumber. If water pipes are damaged, contact the water company and avoid using water from the tap. You can obtain safe water by melting ice cubes. 2
31、Comparatively speaking, earthquakes are more destructive than any other form of natural disaster. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 3 Identifying potential hazards ahead of time can reduce the dangers of serious injury or loss of life from an earthquake. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 4 During an earthquake, to take an
32、elevator is the fastest way to run away from a falling building. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 5 As soon as the earthquake ended, people can go back home immediately. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 6 Before an earthquake, people should repair defective electrical wiring and leaky gas connections as these are potenti
33、al_. 7 People should know that some earthquakes are actually_and a larger earthquake might occur. 8 The direct cause of most earthquake-related deaths or injuries is seldom ground movement, but_, flying glass and falling objects. 9 If trapped under debris, it is dangerous to light a match as it may
34、cause_. 10 Those who live in coastal areas should be aware of possible_after an earthquake. 11 After an earthquake, if you see sparks or broken or frayed wires, or if you smell hot insulation, you should look for_. Section A Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long
35、 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 choices marked A, B, C and D, and decide whi
36、ch is the best answer. （ A） In a restaurant. （ B） In an office. （ C） In a hospital. （ D） In a classroom. （ A） Advertise on school radio. （ B） Let the radio station know the seminar. （ C） Raise money for the advertisement. （ D） Make an announcement in public. （ A） The weather of last night. （ B） The
37、deserts in the world. （ C） The cause of Death Valley. （ D） The mans camping in the desert. （ A） Her student. （ B） Her supervisor. （ C） Her colleague. （ D） Her tutor. （ A） Ask the woman to join the theater group. （ B） Prepare for joining the theater group. （ C） Rehearse a new program for the group. （
38、 D） Look for more people for their group. （ A） The man got the flu recently. （ B） The woman didnt recognize the man. （ C） The woman didnt recover from illness. （ D） The man met the woman last week. （ A） The man didnt like his old wall. （ B） The wallpapers faded long time ago. （ C） The mans wife swep
39、t the floor. （ D） The woman brought some wallpapers to the man. （ A） Play instruments in class. （ B） Ask her classmates for help. （ C） Give her speech without preparation. （ D） Discuss a topic with the students. （ A） She had moved out of the old address. （ B） She ignored it. （ C） The library didnt t
40、ry to inform her about it. （ D） The landlord refused to give the books back to her. （ A） She Was too busy to remember if she had returned them. （ B） She didnt return them in fact. （ C） She gave them to the landlord to return. （ D） She did return them but somehow the library made a mistake. （ A） Pay
41、for the lost books. （ B） Reconfirm with the library that the books were returned. （ C） Check to see if the books are still at her home. （ D） Check to see if the books are at Henzers place. （ A） About how to fill in the university application forms. （ B） About how to prepare for TOEFL. （ C） About the
42、 requirements for post-graduate programs. （ D） About tuition in Canadian universities. （ A） GMAT and TOEFL. （ B） GRE and TOEFL or IELTS. （ C） GMAT and IELTS （ D） GRE and GMAT. （ A） In July or August. （ B） In September or October. （ C） In October or November. （ D） in November or December. （ A） Intern
43、ational students. （ B） Wealthy students. （ C） Mechanical engineering students. （ D） The top 5 students entering the program. 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 spo
44、ken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D. （ A） More Chinese applicants fail to find a job. （ B） The aptitude test is becoming worldwide popular. （ C） Applicants should not act as cleverly as possible. （ D） Job applicants are
45、 always asked such questions. （ A） British. （ B） Americans. （ C） Germans. （ D） Japanese. （ A） Entirely effective. （ B） Totally incorrect. （ C） A complete failure. （ D） Quite difficult. （ A） Have a greater sense of duty. （ B） Can get higher pay. （ C） Can avoid working hard. （ D） Can avoid busy traffi
46、c. （ A） His work in the church. （ B） Being a star in the NBA. （ C） Being a student of medicine. （ D） His willingness to help the needy. （ A） Its helpful to his personal development. （ B） Its a way of showing his respect to the NBA. （ C） Its something he should do for his homeland. （ D） Its a chance
47、for his friends to share his money. （ A） Sell childrens music and art work. （ B） Make videos to help protect children. （ C） Produce safety equipment for children. （ D） Look for missing and exploited children. （ A） He helped a man get across the rails. （ B） He stopped a man from destroying the rails.
48、 （ C） He protected two little girls from getting hurt. （ D） He saved a person without considering his own safety. Section C Directions: In this 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 passag
49、e 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 34 The main reason we explore Mars is to determine if life ever e
