1、大学英语六级模拟试卷 710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 composition on the topic The Reading Preferences of Students at a Chinese University in 2006. You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below. 1. 描述图表的变化。 2分析变
2、化的原因。 3你喜欢读什么样的书。 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 informatio
3、n 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 You dont have to be 18: Going to college as an adult Every so often, especially when Im feeling down, I take out my old college n
4、otes, textbooks and diplomas, and take a little stroll down memory lane. I remember the fun I had in college, the people I met, the professors who taught me and the experiences that changed my life. And Im glad I made the sacrifices. After graduating high school, I thought college wasnt for me. I se
5、rved a four-year stint in the U.S. Marine Corps, and then took a job with the postal service. In my na vet, I thought that moving up within the agency would be fairly easy. I was bright, knowledgeable, eager to learn new things and willing to put in the time needed to develop myself. But I ran into
6、a brick wall. It seemed there was an inside track, and I was definitely not on it. After about a year and a half, I realized that my chances of advancement were nil, and it was time to do something about it. I floated the idea of attending college to my coworkers and superiors and the response was m
7、ostly negative. But there were a few people who thought it was a good idea, and I did a Lot of thinking. I saw two choices: 1. Stay where I was, miserable in a low-level job. 2. Take a chance and give college a try. Since my job was Leading me nowhere, I decided to start college. Overcoming the init
8、ial obstacles When I started; I encountered a lot of resistance from people at work. The phrase “career student“ was bandied about at me, as if I was learning nothing practical and basically trying to avoid growing up. Actually it was the other way around, I saw staying in my job as a way to avoid f
9、acing responsibilities, and college as a more real worldand an island of sanity in my life. While it made little difference to me if my coworkers or bosses supported my decision to attend college, I did want my family behind me. The support was there-I didnt need any financial help, but I got a lot
10、of moral support from my parents, as well as from friends and relatives. Probably the biggest obstacle I faced, since I was plagued by doubts about my own intelligence and abilities, was just getting started. I decided to start close to home and do my first two years of college at Palm Beach Communi
11、ty College, which was on the way to work, and then transfer to Florida Atlantic University, which was more out of the way. I had driven past the campus of Palm Beach Community College several times. In the spring of 1987, I finally worked up the nerve to go into the admissions office. For many peopl
12、e that first step is a big one, and its easy to believe that one is stepping into an abyss, but PBCC was flexible enough for me. I had to take the American College Test and, after scoring well on that, was able to register for classes. My first class was introduction to the Social Sciences, and from
13、 the moment the professor began to lecture, I knew I had found a place where I could learn and grow. Culture Shock You might expect to experience culture shock in college after your day-to-day experiences. I found, instead, that most of the culture shock happens when you leave class and go back to w
14、ork. For while your coworkers and bosses are not changing, you are. You may find yourself colliding with the people at work. They may find that your new habits, like studying during breaks and lunch, and not going to the local bar to drink and gripe about work, are disturbing the status quo(当前的状况 ).
15、 You may even be tempted to give up. Please dont. It may be difficult, you may be exhausted and you may have to tune out criticism, but I can tell you from experience that its all worth it on the day you put on the cap and gown and receive your diploma. College life for adults So youve gone and done
16、 it. You have been accepted for matriculation (注册入学 ) at a community college or university, and have been given a date and time to register, Your biggest .worry may be about what things are like in the classroom. Does the professor take attendance? Some do, some dont, though all encourage perfect at
17、tendance and class participation. Is there a break? If the class is three hours long, there probably is. When you report to your first class, try to be there a little early. Get a good seat, preferably in the front of the classroom so you can see and hear the professor better. Have all the required
18、books for the class, and a notebook and pen. When class starts, the professor will hand out a syllabus, discuss it, talk about term papers and may then begin teaching. You may be worried about how the professor will react to you. You neednt be that concerned. At the community college and university
19、I attended, professors welcomed older students. We tended to be more focused on getting an education, had a lot to contribute to the class discussion because of our experience in the world and were less likely to argue over a grade. As you get to know your classmates in the class, you may find yours
20、elf gravitating toward other students your age. Theres nothing wrong with this, but if theres a group project, the professor will probably want the generations to work together. This is a good opportunity to broaden your horizons. That doesnt mean you should just show up, take classes and take off.
21、There may be a club or activity for your major on campus that can help you in your job search later on. You may even find that the company of other scholars will help you expand your intellectual horizons. And taking in a college sports event once in a while can be a fun way to meet other people. Th
22、e Big Time Graduation from Palm Beach Community College was a milestone in my life. Against the odds, I had achieved something. I was “walking on sunshine,“ as the song goes, and had learned to let all the negativity go in one ear and out the other. I had made friends with the professors, and the st
23、udents I had worked with were wonderful. In truth, I was addicted to the challenges that college provided. I graduated from community college in December 1990, then started at Florida Atlantic University the following month. Florida Atlantic University was a whole new world awaiting discovery. My fi
24、rst time there, I had been scared. It was so big and seemingly impersonal. Sure, there would be some people from the community college on the same track as I was on, but still there were lots of strangers. In April 1994, I had accumulated enough credits to graduate from FAU. It was a bittersweet occ
25、asion. I loved education and learning, but wanted to make my career change sooner rather than later. Two months after graduation I left the post office, diploma in hand, and embarked on a new career. It hasnt always been easy and it hasnt always been that much fun, but Ive never regretted reinventin
26、g my life. I am now a copy editor for a newspaper, with a few years of experience under my belt, and have also earned a computer networking certification along the way. Even now, I have grand plans that involve law school someday, and maybe an MBA. A college degree opens doors. It might not be possi
27、ble to see the doors when you are just starting out, but they are there if you have the patience and drive to pursue your dreams. Good luck in your future endeavors. 2 The writer decided to attend college because _. （ A） he could see no hope of moving up the ladder in the postal agency （ B） he was e
28、ager to learn new things all his life （ C） his relatives and friends urged him to receive further education （ D） without a diploma he could not get promotion in his organization 3 How did the writers colleagues react when they got to know his decision? （ A） They offered him a lot of moral support. （
29、 B） They thought it was a good idea. （ C） They refused to give him any financial help. （ D） Their responses were mostly negative. 4 According to the writer, most of the culture shock happens when he _. （ A） went into the classroom after work （ B） left class and went back to work （ C） participated in
30、 a group project （ D） took in a college sports event 5 In the writers opinion, unlike what other people thought, _ is a way to avoid facing responsibilities. （ A） staying in his job （ B） being a “career student“ （ C） quitting jobs （ D） going back to college 6 For the writer, the biggest obstacle dur
31、ing the whole process of attending college was _. （ A） just getting started （ B） resistance from people at work （ C） to pass the American College Test （ D） culture shock experienced in college 7 Career students usually contribute more to the class discussion because of their _. （ A） intelligence and
32、 abilities （ B） willingness to participate （ C） agreeable personality （ D） experience in the world 8 The writer thought that one of the achievements he had was that _. （ A） he began to love learning （ B） he was promoted in the postal office after getting the diploma （ C） he had learned to ignore neg
33、ative comments （ D） he had no difficulty when he embarked on a new career 9 One of the advantages of campus life was that one may _ in the company of other scholars. 10 By saying _ the author meant that with a college degree, one can expect more chances of employment and success. 11 Looking back on
34、his decision to go to college, the writer _. 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
35、. 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） $9. （ B） $18. （ C） $12. （ D） $36. （ A） To his home. （ B） To her home. （ C） To go to the picnic. （ D） To go shopping. （ A） Take the medicine as
36、 she was directed to do. （ B） Schedule another appointment with her doctor. （ C） Stop taking the medicine. （ D） Rest her back for a few days. （ A） They bought the motorbike. （ B） They had no timer （ C） They didnt want a refrigerator. （ D） Theres nothing wrong with the old one. （ A） Typing. （ B） Draw
37、ing a picture. （ C） Doing exercise. （ D） Playing the piano. （ A） Hell give the quiz at a later time. （ B） The quiz will be very short. （ C） The quiz wont be ready until Thursday. （ D） Hell score the quiz quickly. （ A） He never does things early. （ B） He has already finished it. （ C） He isnt going to
38、 finish it. （ D） He will finish it in a few minutes. （ A） Business associates. （ B） Boss and secretary. （ C） Teacher and student. （ D） Good friends. （ A） It is close to the school. （ B） It is quiet and good for sleep. （ C） It has convenient facilities. （ D） The rental agreement is good. （ A） Meals a
39、re provided free of charge on campus. （ B） Students are more secure on campus. （ C） Students are free to choose their roommates. （ D） Students have more chances to make friends. （ A） They may have to obey certain housing rules. （ B） A deposit may be required to rent an apartment. （ C） Apartments are
40、 very limited on campus. （ D） They have to do the housework themselves. （ A） Tenants neednt maintain the house. （ B） Tenants can cook in the apartments. （ C） Tenants have freedom to select their roommates. （ D） Tenants are free to do anything that they like. （ A） Earn money to pay the rent. （ B） Buy
41、 furniture for the apartments. （ C） Sign a housing contract. （ D） Earn money to buy a car. 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 spoken only once. After you hear a qu
42、estion, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D. （ A） It is the most unlucky day in a year. （ B） It is the busiest shopping day now. （ C） It is the day after Thanksgiving. （ D） It is the day before Christmas. （ A） Check out the latest price reduction online. （ B） L
43、ook round for items in the physical stores. （ C） Order the products from the online stores. （ D） Wait in queue outside the stores overnight. （ A） $100 million dollars. （ B） $670 million dollars. （ C） $20 billion dollars. （ D） $25 billion dollars. （ A） By mixing high frequency sound waves with low fr
44、equency sound waves. （ B） By producing pressure waves going in the opposite direction. （ C） By mixing new sound waves with the noise and sending them out together. （ D） By making copies of the unwanted sound waves and letting them out a little later. （ A） Reduce the cost of a silencer. （ B） Make a s
45、ilencer unnecessary. （ C） Improve the performance of a silencer. （ D） Make a car quieter. （ A） It increases the cost of car production. （ B） Carmakers are not sure if it is useful. （ C） The research on it is still being carried out. （ D） People still have their doubts. （ A） It has a personal style.
46、（ B） It sounds very familiar to our ears. （ C） It is one whose style you cannot recognize. （ D） It does not belong to any composer. （ A） It combines different feelings together. （ B） It can express some very confusing feelings. （ C） It exaggerates some special feelings. （ D） It expresses feelings in
47、 an appropriate way. （ A） The newer the music is, the longer time it will last. （ B） It is easy for music to gain a permanent status. （ C） Good music always stands the test of time. （ D） Good music neednt be tested by time. （ A） Pop musics biggest test is the test of time. （ B） Pop musics tunes do n
48、ot have very clear styles. （ C） Pop music may not express any important feeling at all. （ D） Pop music may exaggerate some feelings. 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 id
49、ea. 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 34 With the recent rapid advances in information technologies, educational researchers at every level and in every【 B1】 _ have developed new meth
