1、大学英语六级模拟试卷 741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 Students Interpersonal Relationship. You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below. 1目前许多大学生 处理不好人际关系 2出现这种现象的原因 3我的看法 Students Interpersonal Relati
2、onship 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 information given in
3、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 Tsunami Up until December of 2004, the phenomena of tsunami was not on the minds of most of the worlds population. That changed on the morni
4、ng of December 24, 2004 when an earthquake of moment magnitude 9.1 occurred along the oceanic trench off the coast of Sumatra in Indonesia. This large earthquake resulted in vertical displacement of the sea floor and generated a tsunami that eventually killed 280,000 people and affected the lives of
5、 several million people. Although people living on the coastline near the epicenter of the earthquake had little time or warning of the approaching tsunami, those living farther away along the coasts of Thailand, Sri Lanka, India, and East Africa had plenty of time to move to higher ground to escape
6、. But, there was no tsunami warning system in place in the Indian Ocean, and although other tsunami warning centers attempted to provide a warning, there was no effective communication system in place. Unfortunately, it has taken a disaster of great magnitude to point out the failings of the worlds
7、scientific community and to educate almost every person on the planet about tsunami. How Tsunamis Are Generated There is an average of two destructive tsunamis per year in the Pacific basin. Pacific wide tsunamis are a rare phenomenon, occurring every 10-12 years on the average. Most of these tsunam
8、is are generated by earthquakes that cause displacement of the seafloor. Earthquakes cause tsunami by causing a disturbance of the seafloor. Thus, earthquakes that occur along coastlines or anywhere beneath the oceans can generate tsunami. The size of the tsunami is usually related to the size of th
9、e earthquake, with larger tsunami generated by larger earthquakes. But the sense of displacement is also important. Tsunamis are generally only formed when an earthquake causes vertical displacement of the seafloor. The 1906 earthquake near San Francisco California had a Richter Magnitude of about 7
10、.1, yet no tsunami was generated because the motion on the fault (断层 ) was strike-slip motion with no vertical displacement. Thus, tsunami only occur if the fault generating the earthquake has normal or reverse displacement. Because of this, most tsunamis are generated by earthquakes that occur alon
11、g the subduction boundaries of plates, along the oceanic trenches. Since the Pacific Ocean is surrounded by plate boundaries of this type, tsunamis are frequently generated by earthquakes around the margins of the Pacific Ocean. Examples of Tsunami Generated by Earthquakes May 22, 1960-A moment magn
12、itude 9.5 earthquake occurred along the subduction zone off South America. Because the population of Chile is familiar with earthquakes and potential tsunami, most people along the coast moved to higher ground. 15 minutes after the earthquake, a tsunami with a run-up of 4.5 m hit the coast. The firs
13、t wave then retreated, dragging broken houses and boats back into the ocean. Many people saw this smooth retreat of the sea as a sign they could ride their boats out to sea and recover some of the property swept away, by the first wave. But, about 1 hour later, the second wave traveling at a velocit
14、y of 166 km/hr crashed in with a run-up of 8 m. This wave crushed boats along the coast and destroyed coastal buildings. This was followed by a third wave traveling at only 83 km/hr that crashed in later with a run-up of 11 m, destroying all that was left of coastal villages. The resulting causaliti
15、es listed 909 dead with 834 missing. In Hawaii, a tsunami warning system was in place and the tsunami was expected to arrive at 9:57 AM. It hit at 9:58 AM and 61 people died, mostly sightseers that wanted to watch the wave roll in at close range (obviously they were too close). The tsunami continued
16、 across the Pacific Ocean, eventually reaching Japan where it killed an additional 185 people. Prediction and Early Warning For areas located at great distances from earthquakes that could potentially generate a tsunami there, is usually plenty of time for warnings to be sent and coastal areas evacu
17、ated, even though tsunami travels at high velocities across the oceans. Hawaii is a good example of an area located far from most of the sources of tsunami, where early warning is possible and has saved lives. For earthquakes occurring anywhere on the subduction margins of the Pacific Ocean there is
18、 a minimum of 4 hours of warning before a tsunami would strike any of the Hawaiian Islands. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has set up a Pacific warning system for areas in the Pacific Ocean, called the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center. It consists of an international networ
19、k of seismographic stations, and tidal stations around the Pacific basin that can all send information via satellite to the Center located in Hawaii. When an earthquake occurs somewhere in the region, the Center immediately begins to analyze the data looking for signs that the earthquake could have
20、generated a tsunami. The tidal stations are also monitored, and if a tsunami is detected, a warning is sent out to all areas on the Pacific coast. It takes at least 1 hour to assimilate all of the information and issue a warning. Thus for an average velocity of a tsunami of 750 km/hr, the regional s
21、ystem can provide a warning sufficient for adequate evacuation of coastal areas within 750 km of the earthquake. In order to be able to issue warnings about tsunami generated within 100 to 750 km of an earthquake, several regional warning centers have been set up in areas prone to tsunami generating
22、 earthquakes. These include centers in Japan, Kamchatka, Alaska, Hawaii, French Polynesia, and Chile. These systems have been very successful at saving lives. For example, before the Japanese warning system was established, 14 tsunamis killed over 6000 people in Japan. Since the establishment of the
23、 warning system 20 tsunamis have killed 215 people in Japan. Tsunami Safety Rules A strong earthquake felt in a low-lying coastal area is a natural warning of possible, immediate danger. Keep calm and quickly move to higher ground away from the coast. A tsunami is not a single wave, but a series of
24、waves. Stay out of danger until an “ALL CLEAR“ is issued by a competent authority. Approaching tsunamis are sometimes heralded by noticeable rise or fall of coastal waters. This is natures tsunami warning and should be heeded. A small tsunami at one beach can be a giant a few miles away. Do not let
25、modest size of one make you lose respect for all. Never go down to the beach to watch for a tsunami? WHEN YOU CAN SEE THE WAVE YOU ARE TOO CLOSE TO ESCAPE. Tsunami can move faster than a person can run? Homes and other buildings located in low lying coastal areas are not safe. Do NOT stay in such bu
26、ildings if there is a tsunami warning. The upper floors of high, multi-story, reinforced concrete hotels can provide refuge if there is no time to quickly move inland or to higher ground. If you are on a boat or ship and there is time, move your vessel to deeper water (at least 100 fathoms). If it i
27、s the case that there is concurrent severe weather, it may be safer to leave the boat at the pier and physically move to higher ground. Damaging wave activity and unpredictable currents can affect harbor conditions for a period of time after the tsunamis initial impact. Be sure conditions are safe b
28、efore you return your boat or ship to the harbor. Stay tuned to your local radio, marine radio, NOAA Weather Radio, or television stations during a tsunami emergency-bulletins issued through your local emergency management office and National Weather Service offices can save your life. 2 There were
29、warnings against the 2004 tsunami but the warnings couldnt reach the spot. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 3 Generally speaking, there are two destructive tsunamis every year around the world. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 4 Most tsunamis are triggered by earthquakes beneath the sea and only a few by earthquakes alon
30、g coastlines. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 5 Only vertical displacement of ocean floor caused by earthquakes generates tsunamis. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 6 In the 1960 South America tsunami, when the third wave came, it reached the height of _. 7 It is possible for an early warning to alert Hawaii about tsuna
31、mis because Hawaii_. 8 The NOAA of the U.S. set up the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in the state of_. 9 Tsunami warning centers in Japan, Kamchatka, Alaska, Hawaii, French Polynesia, and Chile are set up in order to issue warnings about tsunamis that_. 10 People should be aware that a tsunami may
32、be signaled by a strong earthquake or_. 11 You may take shelter on upper floors of high, multi-story, reinforced concrete hotels when it is impossible to_. Section A Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or mor
33、e 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） She brought her sweater along i
34、n case it is getting cold. （ B） She doesnt think the weather is cold enough. （ C） She agrees that the weather wasnt supposed to be so cold. （ D） She believes it is a good day to play football. （ A） The tournament begins next week. （ B） She hopes the man will be able to play in the tournament. （ C） S
35、he wants the man to attend the tournament with her. （ D） The man should check with his doctor again. （ A） Shed rather go swimming than hiking. （ B） She needs to buy a canoe before the trip. （ C） Shed like to go although she has little experience. （ D） She doesnt enjoy camping. （ A） She would like to
36、 see the man in formal dress. （ B） She believes the mans suit is appropriate for this occasion. （ C） The man could dress casually. （ D） Suit and tie are recommended for tonights reunion. （ A） Lend the man some money. （ B） Calculate the bill again. （ C） Refuse to pay the bill. （ D） Invite the man to
37、dinner. （ A） He works in a hair salon. （ B） He decided to grow his hair longer. （ C） He plans to get his hair cut. （ D） He has a new hairstyle. （ A） Mike will host the party tonight. （ B） She met Mike just now. （ C） She will go to the party with Mike tomorrow night. （ D） Mike could not attend the pa
38、rty. （ A） People often ask her to play the song. （ B） She hasnt been playing the piano long. （ C） She doesnt know the song well enough to play it. （ D） Not many people know the song. （ A） The comparison in costs of living between different countries. （ B） The advantages and disadvantages of working
39、in different places. （ C） Where to spend their forthcoming holidays. （ D） Which university their eldest son should attend. （ A） Hamburg. （ B） Frankfurt. （ C） Munich. （ D） Berlin. （ A） It is the highest. （ B） It is the lowest. （ C） It comes in between the other two jobs. （ D） No such comparison is ma
40、de in the conversation. （ A） Because he has pneumonia. （ B） Because his wife told him to. （ C） Because he feels tired. （ D） Because his wife feels tired. （ A） A couple of days. （ B） Four days. （ C） Six months. （ D） Two weeks. （ A） When the doctor told him to. （ B） When his wife told him to. （ C） Whe
41、n he had to. （ D） When he felt better. （ A） Being on sick leave. （ B） Staying in hospital for further tests. （ C） Changing his job. （ D） Taking some new medications. Section B Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both
42、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 Salt
43、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） To recite a lot of wo
44、nderful reading materials. （ B） To combine prefixes, suffixes and roots freely. （ C） To take part in a lot of good talks. （ D） To make as many word lists as possible. （ A） Guess its meaning. （ B） Ask somebody. （ C） Refer to a dictionary. （ D） Add it to your word list. （ A） Look up the new words in y
45、our notebook. （ B） Pay due attention to new words that you come across. （ C） Analyze the basic structure of the new words. （ D） Interrupt the conversation and ask others to explain the new words. （ A） They were expensive. （ B） No one believed them. （ C） They were unsuccessful. （ D） They were often d
46、eceptive. （ A） Consumers were responsible. （ B） Consumers were hostile. （ C） Consumers didnt care all the time. （ D） Consumers got tired of it. （ A） They became more poplar. （ B） They were more regulated. （ C） They became better produced. （ D） They became less honest. （ A） When environmental concern
47、s rise. （ B） When advertisers are self-regulating themselves. （ C） When advertisements become very regulated. （ D） When the mainstream also becomes concerned about it. Section C Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should
48、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 ca
49、n either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the 36 A scientist who does research in economic psychology and who wants to predict the way in which consumers will spend their money must study consumer behavior. To form sound conclusion, he must【 B1】 _ data both on resources of consumers and on the【 B2】 _ that tend to encourage or discourage money spending. If an economist were asked which of three groups borrow most- people with rising incomes,【 B3】 _ incomes, or declining inco
