1、大学英语六级模拟试卷 668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 The Advantages and Disadvantages of Studying Abroad. You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below: 1. 出国留学的好处； 2. 出国留学的弊端； 3. 结论和你的观点。
2、The Advantages and Disadvantages of Studying Abroad 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 st
3、atement 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. 2 Home Remedies for Anxiety Anxious behavior befalls us all at one time or another, yet it doesnt
4、 have to be an ongoing issue. Many stress-relievers exist to bring our nerves back into alignment again, so lets take a look at how our nervous system handles anxiety, and how we can use a few home remedies for anxiety to calm down a bit. Quashing the Quivers Everyone experiences anxiety at some poi
5、nt in their lives. Perhaps youre sitting in your doctors waiting room, anticipating the horse-sized needle and your doctor is waiting for you on the other side of the door. Or maybe youve spent all day cooking, but the look on your mother-in-laws face says your best efforts were wasted. Or maybe you
6、 really hate your job. Anxiety can be short-or long-lived, depending on its source. The more long-lasting the anxiety is, the more additional symptoms you will experience. If your anxiety is a reaction to a single, isolated event the shot the doctor is about to give you, for example-your anxiety lev
7、el will decrease and your symptoms will disappear after the event. If your anxiety is caused by friction between you and your mother-in-law, youre likely to experience anxiety for a period of time before and after you see her. In this case, the symptom list may have grown to include diarrhea (腹泻 ) o
8、r constipation (便秘 ) and irritability. Then theres that job, a source of anxiety that never leaves you. You dread getting up in the morning because you have to go to work, dread going to bed at night because when you wake up you have to go to work, dread the weekend because when its over youll have
9、to go to work. When the source of your anxiety is always present, you may also experience the following symptoms: chest pain, over- or under-eating, insomnia, loss of sex drive. All three situations described above are types of everyday anxiety. But even though such anxiety may be common, its taking
10、 its toll on you, physically, mentally, and emotionally. What Causes Anxiety? Essentially, anxiety is part of the “fight or flight“ mechanism, a carry-over from our ancient ancestors. They were hunters, but they also were the hunted-their instincts readied them to attack or run from an attack. Anxie
11、ty kept them alive, as it caused adrenaline (肾上腺素 ) to be released into the bloodstream. When that big bear was breathing down our ancestors neck. his adrenaline surged as a warning, causing his liver to release energy-stimulating sugars into his system to ready him for the fight. That warning syste
12、m is still necessary for todays emergencies. Trouble is that we experience the manifestations of the “fight or flight“ mechanism even when its not really appropriate to our modern stressors. You could run from your job or your doctor, and you could physically fight your mother-in-law, but the result
13、s would not be as helpful for you as they were when that ancestor outran a lion or knocked out a bear! Certainly, your mother-in-laws visit may not be pleasant, but its not life-threatening either. You may feel your muscles knot up at the very mention of her name, but that. in itself, isnt a problem
14、-the problem is the bodys response to such stress. When anxiety is severe or prolonged, the powerful “fight or flight“ chemicals can damage your bodys organs. Eventually, anxiety can cause a full-fledged illness, such as headaches and high blood pressure. While stress is most often at the root of an
15、xiety symptoms, they can be caused by physical problems as well. If your anxiety symptoms are persistent, get checked out by your doctor so that you can rule out the following: Hyperthyroidism, which may produce symptoms that resemble those of anxiety Heart disorders, which can cause rapid heartbeat
16、, often associated with anxiety Caffeine, which can produce nervous symptoms even in moderate amounts Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) Diet pills Anemia Diabetes Hypoglycemia So now that you know what anxiety can do, its time to learn what you can do to control it. Mild anxiety can be treated successfull
17、y at home with a little calming music, a little quiet time, and some soothing remedies from the kitchen. Remedy Treatments for Anxiety While a certain amount of anxiety will creep into everyones life, there are some easy home remedies you can employ to help your body relax. Remedies from the Cupboar
18、d Almonds. Soak 10 raw almonds overnight in water to soften, and then peel off the skins. Put almonds in blender with 1 cup of warm milk, a pinch of ginger, and a pinch of nutmeg. Drink at night to help you relax before going to bed. Baking soda. Add 1/3 cup of baking soda and 1/3 cup of ginger to a
19、 nice warm bath. Soak in the tub for 15 minutes to relieve tension and anxiety. Oil. Sesame oil is great, but sunflower, coconut, or corn oil will work, too. For a wonderful, anxiety busting massage, heat 6 ounces oil until warm, not hot. Rub over entire body, including your scalp and the bottoms of
20、 your feet. A small rolling pin feels marvelous! Use the oil as a massage before the morning bath to calm you down for the days activities. If anxiety is keeping you awake, try using it before you go to bed, too. Remedies from the Refrigerator Celery. Eat 2 cups of celery, onions, or a mixture of th
21、e two, raw or cooked, with your meals for a week or two. Both vegetables contain large amounts of potassium and folic acid, deficiencies of which can cause nervousness. Orange. The aroma of an orange is known to reduce anxiety. All you have to do to get the benefits is peel an orange and inhale. You
22、 can also drop the peel into a small pan or potpourri burner. Cover with water and simmer. When heated, the orange peel will release its fragrant and calming oil. Orange juice. For a racing heart rate associated with anxiety, stir a teaspoon of honey and a pinch of nutmeg into 1 cup of orange juice
23、and drink. Do Remember Keep a diary to track and then eliminate events that might trigger anxiety. Also make note of foods, as some of the things you eat may be responsible for the symptoms. Indulge in noncompetitive exercising, such as walking, bicycling or swimming. Its good for you, both physical
24、ly and emotionally. Meditate, pray, or indulge in a mental flight of fantasy. Do whatever it takes to give your mind a break. Breathe in, breathe out. Slowly, deeply. This is relaxing. Chat with a friend, a psychotherapist, a clergyman. Talking about your anxiety can relieve it. Make a mental list a
25、nd check it twice. It doesnt matter whats on the list. This is simply an exercise in repetitive thinking that can distract you from whats causing the anxiety. 2 The first paragraph indicates that （ A） anxiety will last for a long time in humans body （ B） anxiety will always happen to most people （ C
26、） few of us will catch anxiety in our life （ D） anxiety can happen suddenly and disappear quickly 3 Which of the following is TRUE? （ A） Anxiety is caused by some certain reason instead of multiple reasons. （ B） Anxiety makes you hate your job and unwilling to do your work. （ C） The more long-lastin
27、g the anxiety is, the more symptoms people suffer from. （ D） Many symptoms will come along with a single anxiety at one time. 4 How many kinds of anxiety are mentioned in the passage? （ A） Two. （ B） Three. （ C） Four. （ D） Five. 5 Why does the passage say anxiety is part of the “fight or flight“ mech
28、anism? （ A） Anxiety is an organ of our body or part of our body. （ B） Anxiety is a warning for you to fight or to escape from danger. （ C） Anxiety kept people alive when in danger. （ D） Anxiety is a carry-over from our ancient ancestors 6 The basic symptom of anxiety is _. （ A） heart disorders （ B）
29、stress （ C） anemia （ D） insomnia 7 Which of the following can help you sleep better? （ A） Orange and baking soda. （ B） Onion and celery. （ C） Almonds and sesame oil. （ D） Oil and baking soda. 8 Which of the following is famous for reducing anxiety? （ A） Celery. （ B） Almonds. （ C） Onion. （ D） Aroma o
30、f an orange. Section A Directions: 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
31、 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） Tile man will arrive at the hotel only fourteen minutes late. （ B） The man has a quarter to get to the hotel. （ C） The man will certainly miss his business. （ D） The woman do
32、es not think she will be able to drive quickly. （ A） To keep her carpet clean. （ B） To protect her carpet. （ C） To avoid tripping on the carpet. （ D） To keep their feet warm. （ A） He failed only in physics. （ B） He will not pass the exam if he doesnt review his lessons. （ C） Hes intelligent. （ D） Cl
33、ever people may be victims of their own cleverness. （ A） She was afraid of the professor. （ B） She didnt enter her house. （ C） She didnt make full preparations for her lessons. （ D） She lost her key. （ A） At the call box. （ B） At the jewelry store. （ C） From a machine. （ D） From the purchaser. （ A）
34、In July. （ B） In March. （ C） In September. （ D） In the winter. （ A） It has been in her family a long time. （ B） Her boyfriend gave it to her. （ C） The family doesnt like it. （ D） It is a family disgrace. （ A） He made it himself. （ B） He had a carpenter make it. （ C） He bought it .a long time ago. （
35、D） He had an old one re-made. （ A） At a fair. （ B） At a cafeteria. （ C） In a computer lab. （ D） In a shopping mall. （ A） The latest computer technology. （ B） The organizing of an exhibition. （ C） The purchasing of some equipment. （ D） The dramatic changes in the job market. （ A） Data collection. （ B
36、） Training consultancy. （ C） Corporate management. （ D） Information processing. （ A） In a studio. （ B） In a store. （ C） At the fashion show. （ D） At the park. （ A） Because he is a bus driver who doesnt have that money. （ B） Because he thought it was a mad action which wasted time and money. （ C） Bec
37、ause he didnt believe it can earn money. （ D） Because he got mixed feelings when playing these games. （ A） Computers are here to stay. （ B） Computer thing will be over soon. （ C） She has to be involved in computer programming. （ D） Her job concerning computers is monotonous. （ A） Sally is a hard-wor
38、king girl. （ B） Its a rather Incredible success story. （ C） Sally is a down-to-earth young computer programmer. （ D） Sally is a well-done girl and does the job very well. Section B Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions.
39、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） How important money is in their clay-to-day life. （ B） How one spends money shows what is important to him. （ C） Money is more impo
40、rtant than their philosophy of life. （ D） Their understanding of life is more important than money. （ A） To test the strength of friendship. （ B） To bring friends even closer. （ C） To know more people who are in need. （ D） To make your friends feel they are helpful. （ A） Money is proof of ones value
41、. （ B） Money is a means instead of an end. （ C） Making more money is meaningless. （ D） Money can give great happiness. （ A） Arousing interest. （ B） Cheating customers. （ C） Increasing cost. （ D） Pushing the sale. （ A） The customers. （ B） Increased sales. （ C） The producer. （ D） Reduced prices. （ A）
42、In a growing market. （ B） In a shrinking market. （ C） In any circumstances. （ D） With the help of the media. （ A） She engaged in field research on environmental pollution. （ B） She helped families move away from industrial polluters. （ C） She taught chemistry and microbiology courses in a college. （
43、 D） She gave lectures on how to become a public speaker. （ A） The job restricted her from revealing her findings. （ B） She was offered a better job in a minority community. （ C） The job posed a potential threat to her health. （ D） She found the working conditions frustrating. （ A） More braches of he
44、r company have been Set up. （ B） Many toxic sites in America have been cleaned up. （ C） More environmental organizations have appeared. （ D） Some giant industrial polluters have gone out of business. （ A） Her rigorous training in delivering eloquent speeches. （ B） Her lifelong commitment to domestic
45、 and global issues. （ C） Her widespread influence among members of Congress. （ D） Her ability to communicate through public speaking. 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 i
46、dea. 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 from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you h
47、ave just heard or write down the 36 Is your family interested in buying a dog? A dog can be a happy【 36】 to your family, but if you choose the wrong kind of dog, the【 37】 can cause you a lot of trouble. Families should sit down and thoroughly discuss the problems【 38】 before buying a dog. Even if th
48、e children in your family are the ones who want the dog, the parents are the ones who are really【 39】 for seeing that the animal is properly cared for. If you dont know much about dogs, its a good idea to go to the library of the ASPCA for books about various kinds of dogs, as well as books about ho
49、w to【 40】 a puppy. In reading about the different breeds, you should know that a dog described as very【 41】 may be too jumpy and bouncy. When a book describes a dog as an【 42】 hunting dog, it probably means that the dog wont be happy living in a small apartment. Dog breeds【 43】 in popularity as the years go by. 【 44】 . This is because it provides protection as well as companionship.【 45】 . If space is limited, a toy dog may be a good choice. These dogs are very small and easy
