1、大学英语六级模拟试卷 719及答案与解析 一、 Part I Writing (30 minutes) 1 For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled Does Grades Mean Ability? You should write at least 150 words following the outline given, below: 1. Some people think that grades is the way to show ones ability. 2. Other
2、s hold that grades may not necessarily mean ability. 3. Your opinion. 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 (
3、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 Seven Steps to a More Fulfilling Job Many people today find themselves in unf
4、ulfilling work situations. In fact, one in four workers is dissatisfied with their current job, according to the recent “Plans for 2004“ survey. Their career path may be financially rewarding, but it doesnt meet their emotional, social or creative needs. Theyre stuck, unhappy, and have no idea what
5、to do about it, except move to another job. Mary Lyn Miller, veteran career consultant and founder of the Life and Career Clinic, says that when most people are unhappy about their work, their first thought is to get a different job. Instead, Miller suggests looking at the possibility of a different
6、 life. Through her book, 8 Myths of Making a Living, as well as workshops, seminars and personal coaching and consulting, she has helped thousands of dissatisfied warkers reassess life and work. Like the way of Zen, which includes understanding of oneself as one really is, Miller encourages job seek
7、ers and those dissatisfied with work or life to examine their beliefs about work and recognize that “in many cases your beliefs are what brought you to where you are today.“ You may have been raised to think that women were best at nurturing and caring and, therefore, should be teachers and nurses.
8、So thats what you did. Or, perhaps you were brought up to believe that you should do what your father did, so you have taken over the family business, or become a dentist “just like dad. If this, sounds familiar, its probably time to look at the new possibilities for your future. Miller developed a
9、7 step process to help potential job seekers assess their current situation and beliefs, identify their real passion, and start on a journey that allows them to pursue their passion through work. Step 1: Willingness to do something different. Breaking the cycle of doing what you have always done is
10、one of the most difficult tasks for job seekers. Many find it difficult to steer away from a career path or make a change, even if it doesnt feel right. Miller urges job seekers to open their minds to other possibilities beyond what they me currently doing. Step 2: Commitment to being who you are, n
11、ot who or what someone wants you to be. Look at the gifts and talents you have and make a commitment to pursue those things that you love, most. If you 10ve the social aspects of your job, but are stuck inside an office or “chained to your desk“ most of the time, vow to follow your instinct and inve
12、stigate altema6ve careers and work that allow you more time to interact with others. Dawn worked as a manager for a large retail clothing store for several years. Though she had advanced within the company, she felt frustrated and longed to be involved with uature and the outdoors. She decided to go
13、 to school nights and weekends to pursue her true passion by earning her masters degree in forestry. She now works in the biotech forestry division of a major paper company. Step 3: Self-definition. Miller suggests that once job seekers know who they are, they need to know how to sell themselves. “I
14、n the job market, you are a product. And just like a product, you must know the ligatures and benefits that you have to offer a potential client, or employer.“ Examine the skills and knowledge that you have and identify how they can apply to your desired occupation. Your qualities will exhibit to em
15、ployers why they should hire you over other candidates. Step 4: Attain a level of self-honoring. Self-honoring or self-love may seem like an odd step for job hunters, but being able to accept your self, without judgment, helps eliminate insecurities and will make you more self-assured. By accepting
16、who you are all your emotions, hopes and dreams, your personality, and your unique way of being you 11 project more confidence when networking and talking with potential employers. The power of self honoring can help to break all the falsehoods you were programmed to believe those that made you feel
17、 that you were not good enough, or strong enough, Or intelligent enough to do what you truly desire. Step 5: Vision. Miller suggests that job seekers develop a vision that embraces the answer to “What do I really want to do?“ One should create a solid statement in a dozen or so sentences that descri
18、be in detail how they see their life related to work. For instance, the secretary who longs to be an actress describes a life that al lows her to express her love of Shakespeare on stage. A real estate agent, attracted to his current job be cause he loves fixing up old homes, describes buying proper
19、ties that need a little tender loving care to make them more saleable. Step 6: Appropriate risk. Some philosophers believe that the way to enlightenment comes through facing obstacles and difficulties. 0nee people discover their passion, many are too scared to do anything about it. Instead, they do
20、nothing. With this step, job seekers should assess what they are willing to give up, or risk, in pursuit of their dream. For one working mom, that meant taking night classes to learn new computer-aided design skills, while still earning a salary and keeping her day job. For someone else, it may mean
21、 quitting his or her job, taking out a loan and going back to school full time. Youll move one step closer to your ideal work life if you identify how much risk you are willing to take and the sacrifices you are willing to make. Step 7: Action. Some teachers of philosophy describe action in this way
22、, “If one wants to get to the top of a mountain, just sitting at the foot thinking about it will not bring one there. It is by making the effort of climbing up the mountain, step by step, that eventually the summit is reached.“ All too often, it is the lack of action that ultimately holds people hac
23、k from attaining their ideals. Creating a plan and taking it one step at a time can lead to new and different job opportunities. Job-hunting tasks gain added meaning as you sense their importance in your quest for a more meaningful work life. The plan can include researching industries and occupatio
24、ns, talking to people who are in your desired area of work, taking classes, or accepting volunteer work in your targeted field. Each of these steps will lead you on a journey to a happier and more rewarding work life. After all, it is the journey, not the destination, that is most important. 2 Accor
25、ding to the recent “Plans for 2004“ survey, most people are unhappy with their current jobs. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 3 Mary Lyn Millers job is to advise people on their life and career. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 4 Mary Lyn Miller herself was once quite dissatisfied with her own work. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG
26、 5 Many people find it difficult to make up their minds whether to change their career path. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 6 According to Mary Lyn Miller, people considering changing their careers should commit themselves to the pursuit of _. 7 In the job market, job seekers need to know how to sell themsel
27、ves like _. 8 During an interview with potential employers, self-honoring or self-love may help a job seeker to show _. 9 Mary Lyn Miller suggests that a job seeker develop a vision that answers the question“_“. 10 Many people are too scared to pursue their dreams because they are unwilling to _. 11
28、 What ultimately holds people back from attaining their ideals is _. 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
29、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） He went hiking not long ago. （ B） He hasnt traveled around the world yet. （ C） He will go when he has finished doing a
30、ll his work. （ D） He definitely does not want to go. （ A） She thinks the miniskirt is very pretty （ B） She thinks it is good for hot weather. （ C） She thinks her mom will dislike it. （ D） She thinks her mom would like to see her in it. （ A） The journalist is ringing a bell. （ B） His name sounds melo
31、dic. （ C） John Smith is ringing the bell now. （ D） The name sounds familiar. （ A） The man tends to repeat himself a lot. （ B） She is irritated at what the man says. （ C） She also finds it easier to work there. （ D） She doesnt believe what the man says. （ A） The train will be overheated when it arriv
32、es. （ B） It is too hot to wait any more. （ C） They are going to be late in their plan again. （ D） They will have to schedule another dinner. （ A） Ride more safely in the future. （ B） Go to see a doctor. （ C） Neednt worry since it is not serious. （ D） Buy a new bike. （ A） He will start to find anothe
33、r job. （ B） He will make an advertisement on newspaper. （ C） He will prepare for the job interview. （ D） He will interview the woman. （ A） It is hard to pronounce the name. （ B） Its not going to be well received. （ C） She has temporarily forgotten its name. （ D） She has never heard of the name. （ A）
34、 Apply immediately with any credit card. （ B） Fill out the membership application form. （ C） Pay a membership fee. （ D） Buy certain items in the store. （ A） It bills the customer once a month. （ B） Its a kind of ATM cards. （ C） Its a kind of credit cards. （ D） It takes out the money from the custome
35、rs bank account. （ A） In a grocery store. （ B） In a bank. （ C） In a book store. （ D） In a post office. （ A） He cant find his office key. （ B） He has misplaced some exams. （ C） Hes unable to talk. （ D） He doesnt like his classroom. （ A） Mark the latest homework assignment. （ B） Put a cancellation not
36、ice on the classroom door. （ C） Make an appointment with the doctor. （ D） Return some exams to his students. （ A） Teach Dons class while hes absent. （ B） Give Professor Webster the key to Dons office. （ C） Leave a message on the board in Dons classroom. （ D） Bring Don the homework that was due today
37、. （ A） Put the homework on Dons desk. （ B） Leave the master key for Don. （ C） Give Dons students the next assignment. （ D） Call Don at the end of the afternoon. 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 p
38、assage 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） Because burning them may cause fire accidents. （ B） Because burning them may cause air pollution. （ C） Because burning them may cause people
39、out of breath. （ D） Because burning them may cause water pollution. （ A） Because they burn very fast. （ B） Because they have water inside. （ C） Because people tend to bum them at the same time. （ D） Because people dont burn them thoroughly. （ A） Burning them completely. （ B） Keeping them where they
40、are. （ C） Changing them into fertilizer. （ D） Using them to cover lawns. （ A） The group rinsing(漱口 ) with carbohydrate drinks. （ B） The group rinsing with sugar-free water. （ C） The group swallowed carbohydrate drinks. （ D） The group swallowed sugar-free water. （ A） The heart. （ B） The muscles. （ C）
41、 The brain. （ D） The legs. （ A） Riders rinsing with carbohydrate liquids made less effort than those rinsing with water. （ B） The heart rates of riders rinsing with carbohydrate liquids are lower than those rinsing with water. （ C） Rinsing with carbohydrate liquids helps sport players fight fatigue.
42、 （ D） Swallowing carbohydrate liquids makes sports players less tired. （ A） Its now taught with the aid of computers. （ B） It isnt considered as important today as it was in the past. （ C） Children today learn it earlier than those did in the past. （ D） A lot of time is spent teaching it. （ A） To in
43、dicate the emphasis teachers once placed on penmanship. （ B） To criticize a technique used to motivate children. （ C） To illustrate the benefits of competition. （ D） To suggest that teachers be recognized for their efforts. （ A） How educators create a curriculum. （ B） Why some parents object to the
44、teaching of penmanship. （ C） The standards for penmanship in state curricula. （ D） The effects of rewarding good penmanship. （ A） The number of hours per week that must be spent teaching penmanship. （ B） The level of penmanship a child is expected to have. （ C） The recommended method for teaching pe
45、nmanship. （ D） Computer assisted teaching in penmanship. 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 fill i
46、n 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 It is commonly held that drinking moderat
47、e amounts of alcohol can reduce the odds of having a dead-ly heart attack. More 【 B1】 _ benefits to the heart have 【 B2】_ when people had three to seven drinks per day. But doctors advise against that because heavy drinking is associated with a 【 B3】 _ of problems. It can be liver damages or 【 B4】 _
48、 fertility. Dr. Pekka Karhunen, of the University of Tampere in Finland, said that 【 B5】 _ reports that one or two alcoholic drinks per day could help 【 B6】 _ off heart disease. That appeared to have been “【 B7】 _“. Of his study, released at the American Heart Associations 【 B8】 _ meeting, Karhunen
49、said in an interview that “there is no danger in one or two drinks per day, but the benefit is quite low.“ 【 B9】 _. The drinks include beer, wine or liquor. Karhunen and his colleagues chose 700 Finnish men who had died between the ages of 33 and 70. The researchers 【 B10】 _. The scientists found that having fewer than three drinks per day did not reduce the progress of any heart disease and only “slightly“ minimized the chance of having a fatal heart at
