1、大学英语六级模拟试卷 687及答案与解析 一、 Part I Writing (30 minutes) 1 Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a letter of application. You should write at least 150 words, and base your letter on the situation given in Chinese: 假如你是 David Yang/Mary Yang,是 U大学即将毕业的本科生，向某公司写一信求职信。先描述自己的一些基本
2、情况，包括学生、专业、在校学习成绩、英语水平、个人爱好、是否有相关的工作经历。然后描述你对将来工作的预期，包括工作职务和工资水平等细节。 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 (f
3、or 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. 2 How Sled Dogs Work Theyre physical wonders-able to endure extreme conditions f
4、or extensive periods of time while running fast and pulling more than their own weight. Sled (雪橇 ) dogs have been around for generations, and today they remain a large part of a dog drivers life. In Arctic (北极的 ) regions, some 35 000 years ago, Eskimos dogs bred with wolves and other dogs. Their off
5、spring were well-adapted to the cold and snow. Theres no saying exactly when someone thought to have dogs pull sleds, but it was well before 1000 B. C. that dog sleds provided a means of transportation and a way to haul goods. In recent years, people looking for unique outings have gone on recreatio
6、nal trips with sled dogs. A number of companies market tourist treks via dog sled for adventure travelers. Dogsled racing in Alaska formally began in 1908, when sled dog owners in Nome, Alaska, held the first All-Alaska Sweepstakes, a 408-mile race from Nome to Candle and back. And in 1973, the inau
7、gural Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race took place on a route covering more than 1 000 miles in Alaska. There are more competitions in many of the continental United States, and some take place on dry land. In addition to endurance races, sled-dog events include sprint races, weight pulls (in which dogs
8、try to pull the most weight) and freight races (in which dogs try to pull a weighted sled the fastest). Stamina (耐力 ) and Strength Many breeds of dogs are used to pull sleds, including official American Kennel Club breeds such as the Siberian husky, Malamute and Samoyed. However, many sled dogs are
9、of mixed breed and are called Alaska husky or Eskimo dogs. While some Sled dogs may have wolf bloodlines, its generally not desirable to have a mixture of blood between the two. Sled clogs are bred for their speed and endurance as well as leadership qualities. They are big dogs with thick coats and
10、wide, flat feet. They sleep with their tails covering their noses to keep warm. Dogs that weigh around 40 to 45 pounds are the ideal size to pull sleds, but some may weigh as much as 85 pounds. Young dogs that are enthusiastic runners, easy-going and mentally tough are good choices for sled dogs. A
11、dogs gender matters little and both male and female dogs are considered equally. For racing, the most intelligent and fastest dogs are picked to be lead dogs and run in the front of the pack. Behind them run swing dogs, whose job is to direct the team around turns and curves. At the back of the dog
12、team are the wheel dogs or wheelers, who are right in front of the sled and are usually the largest and strongest of the team. The rest of the dogs are known simply as team dogs. Dogs are typically from 2 to 10 years old when they pull sleds. After they retire, they might remain with their owner at
13、a kennel or be adopted as pets by others. Rescue groups for sled dogs take in unwanted dogs and care for them, trying to place them in loving homes. While snowmobiles (also called snow machines),helicopters and airplanes are now often used !n Place of sled dogs, there are still times when dog transp
14、ortation is preferred. Harsh weather conditions can make flying hazardous, and certain terrain can be more difficult for snow machines to cross than for dogs. Dogs can be more reliable than man-made machines, theyre good companions to have on long treks and they can be cheaper to own than other form
15、s of transportation. Becoming a Sled Dog The number of sled dogs at a typical kennel(养狗场 )is around 75, though some might house as few as 20 Or as many as 150. Many kennel owners are greedy mushers (赶狗拉雪橇的人 ) and compete in dog sled races. They also train other mushers and sell and lease dogs. The t
16、raining for each team of racing dogs varies by musher (or whomever is preparing the dogs to race). Conditioning the dogs to run long distances is vital, and teams may cover 2 000 to 3 000 miles in the course of training leading up to an endurance race. Since training may take place year-round, the d
17、ogs sometimes run on dry land, and sometimes pull all-terrain vehicles. Dog owners start training their dogs to pull sleds at a very young age. When they are a couple of months old, they may be fitted with a harness and collar, just so they get used to wearing them. As they get older, a small object
18、 may be attached to the harness to practice pulling weight. Mushers also start teaching the dogs verbal commands. When dogs are ready to train alongside a team, at around 6 to 8 months old, they start by pulling light loads for short distances. Over time, they build up their strength and stamina and
19、 are able to go farther and pull more. Sled dogs that are well cared for and loved by their owners are quite friendly and gentle. While they may fight with other dogs, it is rare that a sled dog would be aggressive toward people. Mushers have been quoted as saying that they take better care of their
20、 dogs than themselves, and that the dogs eat better than they do. Relationships between dog and musher vary, but most mushers consider their dogs family. Mushers generally follow the reasoning that a dog thats not properly cared for will not perform, so it wouldnt make sense to mistreat dogs. For ra
21、ces such as the Iditarod, veterinarians are on hand to examine dogs, and race rules require proof of certain vaccines and check-ups. Dogs are implanted with microchips to help keep track of them. The International Sled Dog Veterinary Medical Association is a group of veterinarians who are dedicated
22、to the welfare of sled dogs. Getting Ready for the Race Racing sled dogs need to eat around 10 000 calories per day. During the Iditarod race, that translates to about 2 000 pounds of food for one team for the entire race. Meat is the main ingredient, but they also consume other fats, oils, dry dog
23、foods and vitamin supplements. Dogs eat at each of the more than two dozen checkpoints on the Iditarod route, but they also get snacks every few hours. Gear for dogs includes fabric booties to protect their feet from the elements, and a sled team may go through 2 000 booties during a race. The numbe
24、r of dogs pulling the sled varies by race and by musher. In the Iditarod, there are a maximum of 16 dogs on a team. At the races start, there must be between 12 and 16 doge per entrant. At the races end, at least six dogs must be part of the team that crosses the finish line. The dogs are attached t
25、o the sled with a series of lines called rigging. This includes the tow line (or gang line), tug lines and neck lines. Each dog wears a collar and a harness. The tow line connects the dogs to the sled, and a tug line rigs the dogs harnesses to the tow line. The dogs collars are attached to the tow l
26、ine by the neck line. There are no reins, and dogs respond to the mushers vocal commands. A musher says “hike,“ “lets go,“ or “all right,“ to get his or her team going; “easy“ to slow down; “gee“ to turn right; “haw“ to turn left; “come gee“ or “come haw“ to turn 180 degrees right or left; “straight
27、 on“ to go straight ahead; and “whoa“ to stop. During the Iditarod, teams typically travel in the 5 to 12 miles per hour range and might run for six or eight hours straight. When dogs fail to work together as a team, or a musher cant properly direct his or her team, the lines can become tangled and
28、cause problems. 2 Why are sled dogs said to be physical wonders? （ A） Because they are raised by wolves. （ B） Because they can stand most severe weather. （ C） Because they are fastest runner among Arctic animals. （ D） Because they can bear goods like horses do. 3 The idea of using dogs to pull sleds
29、 began _. （ A） some 35,000 years ago （ B） 1 000 years ago （ C） before 1 000 years B.C. （ D） before 1908 4 What is peoples attitude towards a mixture of blood between dogs and wolves? （ A） Its not encouraged. （ B） Its strongly protested. （ C） Its warmly welcomed. （ D） Its responded indifferently. 5 W
30、here is the position of the wheel dogs in a team? （ A） In the front of the team. （ B） Behind the lead dogs. （ C） In front of the sled. （ D） At the side of swing dogs. 6 Nowadays sled dogs are still necessary when _. （ A） there are severe weather conditions （ B） flying machines are full with passenge
31、rs （ C） snow machines use up power in the Arctic region （ D） people need partners during the travel 7 What is very important in the long-distance training of dogs? （ A） To urge dogs run for g 000 to 3 000 miles every day. （ B） To train the dogs for at least one year. （ C） To train the dogs to pull v
32、ehicles on dry land. （ D） To get the dogs accustomed to running long distances. 8 When sled dogs get sufficient care from the owner, they usually _. （ A） fight with other dogs （ B） are too heavy to run （ C） are friendly and gentle （ D） develop reliability on the owner 9 According the race rules, dog
33、s for race must have _. 10 For the entire Iditarod race, a sled dog team has to eat so much as to _. 11 Sled dogs dont use reins, instead, they follow _. 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
34、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） Home economics. （ B） Business adm
35、inistration. （ C） Microbiology. （ D） History. （ A） She prefers the stadium. （ B） She agrees with the man. （ C） The light isnt bright enough. （ D） The dining hall isnt large enough. （ A） A student. （ B） A teacher. （ C） A doctor. （ D） An optometrist. （ A） Go to the lab briefly. （ B） Cheek on whats for
36、 dinner. （ C） Go running before they eat. （ D） See if they have plenty of work. （ A） He needed an electrician. （ B） The water was running. （ C） He had no hot water. （ D） There was no heat. （ A） He hasnt had time to find another apartment. （ B） His mother dusted her apartment the day before last. （ C
37、） He hasnt cleaned the apartment since his mother visited. （ D） His mother was the last person to come over to his apartment. （ A） All the students would like a formal ball. （ B） Raising money will be hard. （ C） The festival will begin the year nicely. （ D） The club needs some sports as well. （ A） S
38、tudying microbiology for a year. （ B） Teaching biology. （ C） Taking a nap. （ D） Taking a different course. （ A） In a library. （ B） In a school. （ C） In a bookstore. （ D） In a publishers offer. （ A） Talk to some politicians. （ B） Sign her name in the book. （ C） Sell some of bet books. （ D） Do some re
39、search. （ A） She might be wasting her time. （ B） He can help her locate the name. （ C） She had better get two poetry books instead. （ D） She should wait and check the book out of the library. （ A） How to increase ones speed in a bicycle race. （ B） Major Canadian bicycle races. （ C） The contribution
40、of cycling event. （ D） An annual cycling event. （ A） The length of the course. （ B） The route the cyclists take. （ C） The number of participants. （ D） The month in which the tour is held. （ A） They are not competing with each other. （ B） They have to pay a high fee. （ C） They tend to be beginning cy
41、clists. （ D） Most of them fall to finish the route. （ A） Chocolates. （ B） Water. （ C） First aid. （ D） Bicycle repair service. 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 sp
42、oken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D. （ A） It talks about communication, which is ferry, in San Francisco. （ B） The bridge joins San Francisco with suburbs to the north. （ C） The bridge is not so well built that nobody
43、likes it. （ D） It describes the bridge so beautiful that people like it. （ A） Boats take commuters from the suburbs to the city. （ B） The trip to work on the bridge is not pleasant. （ C） The Golden Gate Bridge. （ D） Plans are being made for the future of the ferry. （ A） Half an hour. （ B） Fifteen mi
44、nutes. （ C） Twenty minutes. （ D） One hour. （ A） To get a little exercise. （ B） To take in some fresh air. （ C） Hoping to get something to eat. （ D） To visit the rich owner. （ A） He had not expected such a bold question from Pat. （ B） He wondered why Pat didnt run away. （ C） Pat wasnt afraid of him.
45、（ D） Pat had a gun in his hands. （ A） Ordered Pat out of the wood. （ B） Warned Pat against shooting. （ C） Left Pat alone in the wood. （ D） Asked Pat to join them. （ A） It finds some imported goods cause environmental damage. （ B） UK wastes a lot of money importing food products. （ C） It thinks peopl
46、e waste energy buying food from other countries. （ D） Growing certain vegetables causes environmental damage. （ A） The distance that a food product travels to a market from its source area. （ B） The distance between UK and other food producing countries. （ C） The distance that a food product travels
47、 from one market to another. （ D） The distance between a Third World country and a First World food market. （ A） Ghanaian tomatoes taste better than British ones. （ B） British tomatoes are healthier than Ghanaian ones. （ C） Protecting the environment may cost a lot of money. （ D） Cutting down food m
48、iles may not necessarily save fuel. （ A） A supporter of free global trade. （ B） A member of the Food Commission. （ C） A supporter of First World food markets. （ D） A member of an energy development group. Section C Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is
49、 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 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 Exceptional children are different in some significant way from others of the same a
