1、大学英语六级模拟试卷 689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 On Private Tutoring. You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below. 1. 为孩子聘请家教目前非常普遍 2有人认为这对孩子有帮助，有人则不以为然 3我的看法 On Private Tutoring 二、 P
2、art 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 information given in the passage
3、; 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 Part Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the que
4、stions on Answer Sheet 1. For questions 1-7, choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D. For questions 8-10, complete the sentences with the in formation given in the passage. Tips for Getting a Good Nights Sleep I have to admit somethingI dont sleep. Okay, I sleep, but its no
5、t nearly enough. Im lucky if I get seven hours a night, and on the weekends? Lets just say the number decreases significantly. Judging by the long lines at the sixteen Starbucks I pass on my way to work, Im not alone. Work, stress, and social lives all pose a devastating effect on our precious sleep
6、 cycles. The majority of us are not only lacking necessary sleep hours, but the quality of our sleep leaves something to be desired. Hoping to curb my morning dullness and mid-afternoon sleepiness, I consulted two professional sleep experts to find out how we can achieve the best kind of sleepsleep
7、that leaves us feeling rested, alert, and not so dependent on caffeine. Figure out your perfect number The oft-quoted “eight hours a night“ is a rule not unlike “eight glasses of water a day“good in theory, but too general. The amount of sleep one needs varies from person to person. “There is no mag
8、ic number that works for everybody,“ says Dr. Tracy Kuo, a clinical psychiatrist and sleep disorder specialist at Stanford University Sleep Disorders Clinic. “As an individual, you need to figure out what your sleep need is.“ However, most doctors recommend getting somewhere between seven to eight h
9、ours of sleep. Dr. Kenneth Weeks, a cardiologist specializing in sleep disorders and their association with heart problems, suggests shooting for seven-and-a-half hours a night. A good nights sleep means we can function with a steady, healthy level of energy throughout the next day, so find the amou
10、nt of hours that allows you to achieve this state. Make sleep a priority Both Dr. Kuo and Dr. Weeks concur that most of us dont realize the importance of sleep, and they caution that this is one of the worst mistakes we make. “A challenge we all face in modern life is valuing sleep enough,“Dr. Kuo e
11、xplains. “Most people take time away from sleep to do things, so theyre not letting themselves get enough sleep.“ Sleep restriction has been linked to many problems including mood disorders like depression and anxiety, weight gain, and a shorter life expectancy. Just as we have to make time for heal
12、th-improving and preventative activities like exercise anti eating well, we should make sure to incorporate an adequate amount of sleep into our schedules, too. Limit eating and exercise prior to bedtime Eating a heavy meal or working out too close to bedtime can cause a poor quality of sleep becaus
13、e both lead to sleep fragmentationwaking up throughout the night. Dr. Kuo advises that people “need to have enough time for that activation level caused by exercise to decrease so that sleep is permitted.“ Both Kuo and Weeks recommend eating or exercising no closer than three to four hours before sl
14、eeping. Unfortunately, hectic schedules sometimes demand that our meal times and gym sessions occur later at night. And, as Dr. Kuo says, “If you go to bed starving, youre not going to go to sleep either.“ Try relaxing as much as possible after working out; lay down, take deep breaths, and focus on
15、cooling down your body temperature. As for midnight snack attacks, Dr. Weeks recommends eating something “that dissolves quickly and wont sit in the stomach.“ He lists warm milk and crackers with a little peanut butter as good options. Pinpoint the negative effects The best way to figure out whether
16、 or not were getting all the sleep we need is to figure out how a lack of sleep is really affecting our lives. If we dont recognize the problems, we probably wont act on the cause. If feeling tired in the afternoon is an everyday occurrence, if caffeine is a necessity, if you fall asleep within five
17、 minutes of your head hitting the pillow, you need more sleep These are not healthy ways to go through the day, but we fail to recognize them as serious consequences because they have become part of our everyday realities. “People often say, Oh, sleep is sleep, but sleep is life-saving. Its restorat
18、ive,“ Dr. Weeks says. Its wholly necessary for our physical health and mental well-being, but its also one of the things we take for granted the most. Think about thiswhen was the last time you woke up feeling ready to go, and maintained that alert feeling throughout the day? Chase that feeling; its
19、 a good one. Say no to naps Naps seem like a great way to catch up on lost sleepplus, who doesnt love a good mid-afternoon snooze (打盹 )? Sadly, relying on naps too much can only exacerbate (加重 ) the problem of nighttime sleep withdrawal. “Power naps are okay once in a while,“ Dr. Weeks admits, but h
20、e advises minimizing them to no more than thirty minutes. People who nap longer than thirty minutes often fall into the deep sleep phases, which can lead to dullness upon waking instead of the restful, wakeful state that was our intention with the nap. It is possible to catch up on sleep, but instea
21、d of napping after a late night or all-nighter, we should instead focus on getting a little more sleep over time. “If you .allow yourself a little more opportunity to sleep, in about six to eight weeks, you can wipe out your sleep debt.“ It seems like a lengthy process, but it is the best way for ou
22、r body to recover from a lack of sleep, and, unlike naps, it will improve the flow of our sleep cycle. Create a good sleep setting Theres a reason why most of us start to feel drowsy as it turns to night. When our eyes see the skies begin to darken, it signals the pineal gland (脑部的松果腺 ) to leak some
23、 chemical into the brain, which brings about yawning and dullness. Thats why a dark room is often recommended for a restful night. Use wave machines or listen to soothing music to block out street traffic, but dont fall asleep to the TVthat can lead to sleep fragmentation. Dr. Weeks also suggests ke
24、eping business and work out of the bedroom. “Use the bedroom for only romance and sleep,“ he says. Part of keeping work separate from our sleeping area means blocking out anxieties and worries, too. They can cause fitful sleep and nightmares, so try not to think of them prior to bed. However, since
25、thats almost impossible for most people, Freud might have a better solution. “Freud showed evidence that if you move anxieties physically, itll move them out of your brain,“ Dr. Weeks explains. He suggests writing worries down on a piece of paper and moving it outside of the room, or at least to the
26、 bedside table. Wherever its moved to, your anxieties will hopefully be moved away from your thoughts and dreams. It seems like lacking sleep is a source of pride within industrial countries like the United States. If were losing sleep, that supposedly means were being more productive and efficient.
27、 The truth is that our bodies and minds become much less efficient the more we deprive ourselves of sleep. Learning to recognize and combat the daily consequences can help us avoid the more serious; long-term effects such as depression and weight gain. Getting the best quality of sleep possible will
28、 help us ensure an overall better quality of life. 2 As far as the sleep experts are concerned, the most quality sleep _. （ A） can make people feel alert （ B） should be dependent on caffeine （ C） may cause morning dullness （ D） is related with mid-afternoon sleepiness 3 According to the passage, eig
29、ht hours a night _. （ A） is unlike eight glasses of water a day （ B） is only sound in theory （ C） is applicable to everyone （ D） is a rule with public obedience 4 People frequently suffering from sleep restriction tend to _. （ A） live longer （ B） lose much weight （ C） eat less food （ D） grow anxious
30、 and depressed 5 A poor-quality sleep may be caused by the following factors EXCEPT _. （ A） having a heavy meal shortly before sleep （ B） getting too relaxed before bedtime （ C） working out close to bedtime （ D） eating too hard snacks 6 Which of the following can indicate that you need more sleep? （
31、 A） Falling asleep quickly. （ B） Feeling tired in the afternoon occasionally. （ C） Waking up early in the morning. （ D） Feeling rested all day. 7 According to Dr. Weeks, sleep has a(n) _ function. （ A） time-saving （ B） energy-saving （ C） life-saving （ D） money-saving 8 According to the passage, the
32、best way to make up for sleep deficit is _. （ A） to take naps everyday （ B） to have more sleep over time （ C） to go to bed early （ D） to drink a cup of milk before bedtime 9 Dark setting can give a message to the brain to release chemicals that lead to _. 10 In Freuds theory, anxiety can be removed
33、_. 11 It looks as if that people in America are proud of _. 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 s
34、poken 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） In a grocery store. （ B） Over the telephone. （ C） At a party. （ D） In Marys house. （ A） Theyre happy Marias playing it again. （
35、 B） They are both very tired of it. （ C） The man likes to listen to it often. （ D） The woman has never heard it before. （ A） In a supermarket. （ B） In an advertising agency. （ C） At a police station. （ D） In a customs office. （ A） An annoyance call. （ B） A crossword puzzle. （ C） A broken telephone.
36、（ D） A musical instrument. （ A） 30 minutes. （ B） 50 minutes. （ C） 70 minutes. （ D） 80 minutes. （ A） On Wednesday. （ B） On Thursday. （ C） On Friday. （ D） On Monday. （ A） Hell have a weekend party at home. （ B） Hell come to an English party at his friends house. （ C） Hell go to meet someone at the air
37、port. （ D） Hell make arrangements to meet foreign friends. （ A） They wont be able to set up an automobile company. （ B） They wont be able to come to the opening ceremony. （ C） They shouldnt have accepted the invitation. （ D） They shouldnt inform them in advance. （ A） The CPU is broken. （ B） The scre
38、en is flashing. （ C） It doesnt work. （ D） It dropped to the floor. （ A） The company will compensate the customer. （ B） The company will refund the customers money. （ C） The company will replace it. （ D） The company will do nothing about it. （ A） Exchange the computer for the woman. （ B） Refund the w
39、omans money. （ C） Give the woman anything she likes in the store. （ D） Give the woman a store credit with which she can buy anything in the store. （ A） She finds that she is confused about the verbs. （ B） She thinks that the Spanish teacher is boring. （ C） She thinks that the assignments require too
40、 much time. （ D） She feels that the Spanish teacher should be more patient. （ A） She is quite good at it. （ B） She is of average level. （ C） She fails most of the exams. （ D） She is about to give up. （ A） The teacher gives easy questions on test. （ B） The teacher gives out candy to all of his studen
41、ts. （ C） The teacher rewards those who answer his questions. （ D） The teacher doesnt give exams to the students. （ A） Review her lessons. （ B） Do her history homework. （ C） Go and meet her piano tutor. （ D） Practice her instrument. Section B Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passage
42、s. 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） How John Milton Wrote Paradise Lost. （ B） How John Milton Became a Poe
43、t. （ C） How John Milton Studied Latin. （ D） How John Milton Became Famous. （ A） It had a strange accent. （ B） It was difficult to understand. （ C） It had a strong Italian accent. （ D） It was easy to understand. （ A） He was well-known in the world. （ B） He was very strange. （ C） He was clever and har
44、d working. （ D） He was quick at Latin and poems. （ A） People can use nearly 75 percent of it. （ B） People can use about 97 percent of it. （ C） People can use exactly 3 percent of it. （ D） People can use less than 3 percent of it. （ A） We can invent ways of increasing rainfall. （ B） We can develop wa
45、ys of reusing water and utilizing sea water. （ C） We can cut down our consumption of water. （ D） We can reduce the number of factories producing steel. （ A） By filtering sea water. （ B） By treating sea water with chemicals. （ C） By taking salt out of sea water. （ D） By drying up sea water. （ A） They
46、 eat or destroy plants. （ B） They provide plants with continued oxygen supply. （ C） Their manure is eaten by plants. （ D） Their manure improves the quality of soil which plants live on. （ A） A community of plants. （ B） A community of animals. （ C） The study and understanding of plants and animals. （
47、 D） The interacting physical factors of the environment. （ A） Realistic and valuable. （ B） Idealistic and a waste of time. （ C） Idealistic but valuable. （ D） Idealistic but worthless. （ A） All creatures live on one another. （ B） Plants are more important than animals. （ C） Animals are more important
48、 than plants. （ D） Ecosystem has been destroyed by animals. 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 passage is read for the second time, you are required to fil
49、l 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 Every culture has its own body language, and children absorb its nuances along with the spoken language. A Frenchman talks and moves in French. The way an Englishman crosses his leg is【 B1】 _ like the w
