1、大学英语六级模拟试卷 712及答案与解析 一、 Part I Writing (30 minutes) 1 Shopping on the Internet 1现在流行网上购物 2网上购物有利有弊 3你的看法 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 pa
2、ssage. For questions 1-4, mark： Y (for 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. 1 Earthquake Preparedness One of the most fr
3、ightening and destructive phenomena of nature is a 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 d
4、amage. Identifying potential hazards ahead of time 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 br
5、eakable items such as bottled foods, glass, and china 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
6、 fire risks. Secure a water heater by strapping it 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 wi
7、th latches and on bottom shelves. Identify Safe Places 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 o
8、pen, away from buildings, trees, telephone and electrical 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
9、 how to protect your property from earthquakes. Teach 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 a
10、nd extra batteries. Portable battery-operated radio 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
11、 during an earthquake (a real possibility during the 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
12、everyone in the family knows the name, address, and 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
13、, the American Red Cross, and hospitals. Conduct a 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 eart
14、hquake drills in the home. Interview representatives 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
15、an Earthquake Stay as safe as possible during an earthquake. 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 I
16、ndoors Drop to the ground; take cover by getting under 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, outsi
17、de doors and walls, and anything that could fall, such 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. U
18、se a doorway for shelter only if it is in close proximity 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 t
19、he building or try to leave. Be aware that the electricity 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
20、 exists directly outside buildings, at exits, and alongside 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 a
21、s safety permits and stay in the vehicle. Avoid stopping 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
22、may cause explosion. Do not move about or kick up dust. 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
23、Earthquake Expect aftershocks. These secondary shockwaves 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
24、 your assistance has been specifically requested by 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 autho
25、rities issue a tsunami warning, assume that a series 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 approp
26、riate. Do not move seriously injured persons unless 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 chimne
27、ys for damage. Unnoticed damage could lead to a fire. 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.
28、 If you turn off the gas for any reason, it must be 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 wate
29、r to get to the fuse box or circuit breaker, call an 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.
30、 You can obtain safe water by melting ice cubes. 2 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
31、 （ B） N （ C） NG 4 During an earthquake, to take an 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 wi
32、ring and leaky gas connections as these are potential_. 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
33、debris, it is dangerous to light a match as it may 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 sect
34、ion, 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 be a pause. During the pause, you must read th
35、e four choices marked A, B, C and D, and decide which is the best answer. （ A） He doesnt want to help. （ B） He isnt able to work. （ C） He will help the woman later. （ D） Hed like to work here. （ A） Peter is visiting his mother. （ B） Peter will be unable to come. （ C） Peters mother is coming for dinn
36、er. （ D） Peter cant hear them. （ 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） At a restaurant. （ B） In a store specializing in seashells. （ C） On a fishing boat. （ D） In the
37、fresh ocean air. （ A） He didnt think it a success. （ B） He was listening too attentively to the speakers. （ C） He was puzzled by what the speakers said. （ D） He had nothing to say. （ A） She was extremely happy with her exams. （ B） She was not sure about the results of her exams. （ C） She couldnt bel
38、ieve the results of her exams. （ D） She was not satisfied with her exams at all. （ A） She wants to work again tomorrow. （ B） Shes willing to stop working. （ C） She wants to consider half a days work as a full day. （ D） Shes unhappy to work so long without pay. （ A） Make his own arrangements. （ B） Go
39、 to the places she likes. （ C） See a travel agent. （ D） Take a spring vacation. （ A） Friends. （ B） A police officer and an investigator. （ C） Two police officers. （ D） A police officer and a program hostess. （ A） His job as a police officer. （ B） His personal life. （ C） How stressful patrol work is.
40、 （ D） How police officer are taught to deal with stress. （ A） He is an experienced police officer. （ B） He will quit his present job sooner or later. （ C） He is a good supervisor. （ D） He enjoys being a police officer. （ A） Because they are sister and brother. （ B） Because they lost connections for
41、a long time and he wants to keep in touch with her. （ C） Because they are best friends. （ D） Because Mike wants some advice from Sue for job interview. （ A） She was sick. （ B） She lost her job. （ C） She said goodbye to her boyfriend. （ D） She failed in the interview. （ A） How long I intend to stay i
42、n the job? （ B） How much Im paid in my present job? （ C） How much I expect to be paid in the new job? （ D） What is your interest or hobby? （ A） 1. （ B） 2. （ C） 3. （ D） 4. Section B Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions.
43、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） Historic significance. （ B） Splendor and peacefulness. （ C） Cultural appeal. （ D） Beauty and comfort. （ A） Visiting the capital of
44、Salt Lake City. （ B） Visiting the Temple Square. （ C） Hiking through national parks. （ D） Hiking remote Indian reservations. （ A） All transportations during the tour. （ B） Three formal meals a day. （ C） Two nights stay in Salt Lake City. （ D） Equipment for the hiking adventure. （ A） Whether it is ne
45、cessary to put labels on prepared foods. （ B） What the daily requirements for certain nutrients should be. （ C） How to get consumers to read labels more carefully. （ D） What information food manufactures should provide to consumers. （ A） Stricter standards for food preparation. （ B） More detailed la
46、bels on food. （ C） Removing certain foods from the market. （ D） Regular testing of food products. （ A） To demonstrate that current consumer trends are stable. （ B） To compare current consumer trends to those of the past. （ C） To indicate that most consumers actively research the products they buy. （
47、 D） To show that there has been a decrease in consumer awareness. （ A） Watching sports on TV. （ B） Watching election returns. （ C） Late snacks. （ D） Sleeping. （ A） Defeat. （ B） Indifference. （ C） Acceptance. （ D） Violation. （ A） The Third Kingdom. （ B） The Weimar Republic. （ C） The French Commune. （
48、 D） Switzerland. （ A） Hitler. （ B） De Gaulle. （ C） Churchill, （ D） Hindenburg. 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
49、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 37 The American economic system is organized around a basically private enterprise. Its【 B1】 econ
