1、大学英语六级模拟试卷 763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 letter. Suppose you are graduating from the university this summer and you are going to apply for a job. You should write no less than 150 words and you should base your composition
2、 on the outline given in Chinese below: 1. 假设你是一位即将毕业于复旦大学电子计算机系的学生，你从报纸上看到某公司招聘一名电子计算机工程技术口译人员的广告，请你写一封求职信说明你应聘的理由。 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 attach
3、ed to the passage. 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. 2 Home Remedies for Anxiety Anxi
4、ous behavior befalls us all at one time or another, yet it doesnt have to be an ongoing issue. Many stress-relievers exist to bring our nerves back into alignment again, so lets take a look at how our nervous system handles anxiety, and how we can use a few home remedies for anxiety to calm down a b
5、it. Quashing the Quivers Everyone experiences anxiety at some point in their lives. Perhaps youre sitting in your doctors waiting room, anticipating the horse-sized needle and your doctor is waiting for you on the other side of the door. Or maybe youve spent all day cooking, but the look on your mot
6、her-in-laws face says your best efforts were wasted. Or maybe you really hate your job. Anxiety can be short-or long-lived, depending on its source. The more long-lasting the anxiety is, the more additional symptoms you will experience. If your anxiety is a reaction to a single, isolated event the s
7、hot the doctor is about to give you, for example-your anxiety level will decrease and your symptoms will disappear after the event. If your anxiety is caused by friction between you and your mother-in-law, youre likely to experience anxiety for a period of time before and after you see her. In this
8、case, the symptom list may have grown to include diarrhea (腹泻 ) or constipation (便秘 ) and irritability. Then theres that job, a source of anxiety that never leaves you. You dread getting up in the morning because you have to go to work, dread going to bed at night because when you wake up you have t
9、o go to work, dread the weekend because when its over youll have to go to work. When the source of your anxiety is always present, you may also experience the following symptoms: chest pain, over- or under-eating, insomnia, loss of sex drive. All three situations described above are types of everyda
10、y anxiety. But even though such anxiety may be common, its taking its toll on you, physically, mentally, and emotionally. What Causes Anxiety? Essentially, anxiety is part of the “fight or flight“ mechanism, a carry-over from our ancient ancestors. They were hunters, but they also were the hunted-th
11、eir instincts readied them to attack or run from an attack. Anxiety kept them alive, as it caused adrenaline (肾上腺素 ) to be released into the bloodstream. When that big bear was breathing down our ancestors neck. his adrenaline surged as a warning, causing his liver to release energy-stimulating suga
12、rs into his system to ready him for the fight. That warning system is still necessary for todays emergencies. Trouble is that we experience the manifestations of the “fight or flight“ mechanism even when its not really appropriate to our modern stressors. You could run from your job or your doctor,
13、and you could physically fight your mother-in-law, but the results would not be as helpful for you as they were when that ancestor outran a lion or knocked out a bear! Certainly, your mother-in-laws visit may not be pleasant, but its not life-threatening either. You may feel your muscles knot up at
14、the very mention of her name, but that. in itself, isnt a problem-the problem is the bodys response to such stress. When anxiety is severe or prolonged, the powerful “fight or flight“ chemicals can damage your bodys organs. Eventually, anxiety can cause a full-fledged illness, such as headaches and
15、high blood pressure. While stress is most often at the root of anxiety symptoms, they can be caused by physical problems as well. If your anxiety symptoms are persistent, get checked out by your doctor so that you can rule out the following: Hyperthyroidism, which may produce symptoms that resemble
16、those of anxiety Heart disorders, which can cause rapid heartbeat, often associated with anxiety Caffeine, which can produce nervous symptoms even in moderate amounts Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) Diet pills Anemia Diabetes Hypoglycemia So now that you know what anxiety can do, its time to learn what
17、you can do to control it. Mild anxiety can be treated successfully at home with a little calming music, a little quiet time, and some soothing remedies from the kitchen. Remedy Treatments for Anxiety While a certain amount of anxiety will creep into everyones life, there are some easy home remedies
18、you can employ to help your body relax. Remedies from the Cupboard Almonds. Soak 10 raw almonds overnight in water to soften, and then peel off the skins. Put almonds in blender with 1 cup of warm milk, a pinch of ginger, and a pinch of nutmeg. Drink at night to help you relax before going to bed. B
19、aking soda. Add 1/3 cup of baking soda and 1/3 cup of ginger to a nice warm bath. Soak in the tub for 15 minutes to relieve tension and anxiety. Oil. Sesame oil is great, but sunflower, coconut, or corn oil will work, too. For a wonderful, anxiety busting massage, heat 6 ounces oil until warm, not h
20、ot. Rub over entire body, including your scalp and the bottoms of your feet. A small rolling pin feels marvelous! Use the oil as a massage before the morning bath to calm you down for the days activities. If anxiety is keeping you awake, try using it before you go to bed, too. Remedies from the Refr
21、igerator Celery. Eat 2 cups of celery, onions, or a mixture of the two, raw or cooked, with your meals for a week or two. Both vegetables contain large amounts of potassium and folic acid, deficiencies of which can cause nervousness. Orange. The aroma of an orange is known to reduce anxiety. All you
22、 have to do to get the benefits is peel an orange and inhale. You can also drop the peel into a small pan or potpourri burner. Cover with water and simmer. When heated, the orange peel will release its fragrant and calming oil. Orange juice. For a racing heart rate associated with anxiety, stir a te
23、aspoon of honey and a pinch of nutmeg into 1 cup of orange juice and drink. Do Remember Keep a diary to track and then eliminate events that might trigger anxiety. Also make note of foods, as some of the things you eat may be responsible for the symptoms. Indulge in noncompetitive exercising, such a
24、s walking, bicycling or swimming. Its good for you, both physically and emotionally. Meditate, pray, or indulge in a mental flight of fantasy. Do whatever it takes to give your mind a break. Breathe in, breathe out. Slowly, deeply. This is relaxing. Chat with a friend, a psychotherapist, a clergyman
25、. Talking about your anxiety can relieve it. Make a mental list and check it twice. It doesnt matter whats on the list. This is simply an exercise in repetitive thinking that can distract you from whats causing the anxiety. 2 The first paragraph indicates that （ A） anxiety will last for a long time
26、in humans body （ B） anxiety will always happen to most people （ C） few of us will catch anxiety in our life （ D） anxiety can happen suddenly and disappear quickly 3 Which of the following is TRUE? （ A） Anxiety is caused by some certain reason instead of multiple reasons. （ B） Anxiety makes you hate
27、your job and unwilling to do your work. （ C） The more long-lasting the anxiety is, the more symptoms people suffer from. （ D） Many symptoms will come along with a single anxiety at one time. 4 How many kinds of anxiety are mentioned in the passage? （ A） Two. （ B） Three. （ C） Four. （ D） Five. 5 Why d
28、oes the passage say anxiety is part of the “fight or flight“ mechanism? （ A） Anxiety is an organ of our body or part of our body. （ B） Anxiety is a warning for you to fight or to escape from danger. （ C） Anxiety kept people alive when in danger. （ D） Anxiety is a carry-over from our ancient ancestor
29、s 6 The basic symptom of anxiety is _. （ A） heart disorders （ B） stress （ C） anemia （ D） insomnia 7 Which of the following can help you sleep better? （ A） Orange and baking soda. （ B） Onion and celery. （ C） Almonds and sesame oil. （ D） Oil and baking soda. 8 Which of the following is famous for redu
30、cing anxiety? （ A） Celery. （ B） Almonds. （ C） Onion. （ D） Aroma of an orange. 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 q
31、uestions 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） In a kitchen. （ B） In room 204. （ C） In a garden. （ D） In a hotel. （ A） The first house they saw is too expen
32、sive. （ B） They may save some money for the time being. （ C） She is happy with price set by the seller. （ D） Less money will be spent in maintaining the house. （ A） Go swimming. （ B） Stay at home. （ C） Attend a football game. （ D） Go shopping. （ A） No, because there is no ladder. （ B） No, because He
33、nry likes the present color. （ C） Yes, someone else painted it. （ D） Yes, Henry painted it. （ A） 7:00. （ B） 6:45. （ C） 6:30. （ D） 6:00. （ A） He forgot to take the interview. （ B） He hopes that he will do better during the interview. （ C） It will be hard for him to forget about the interview. （ D） Th
34、e interview was very pleasant. （ A） Opinions about the book are varied. （ B） You shouldnt believe everything you read. （ C） The woman wonders which newspaper the man is reading. （ D） The man thinks the book is excellent. （ A） She was invited to the party. （ B） She was present for the party. （ C） She
35、 was absent from the party. （ D） She went to the party. （ A） She does some teaching work. （ B） She does her homework. （ C） She works as a babysitter. （ D） She attends weekend lessons to improve her English. （ A） One of her teachers recommended her to do it. （ B） One of her friends introduced it to h
36、er. （ C） She got it through a notice near the bus stop. （ D） She happened to meet a person who offered the job. （ A） To put up notices on community bulletin boards. （ B） To post notices on wire poles. （ C） To ask his teachers for help. （ D） To register in job-center of the university. （ A） He has a
37、lot of expenses including student loans. （ B） Hes in debt and is trying to borrow money. （ C） He has a decent jolt, but hes looking for a new one. （ D） He lent money for his friends and give financial advices. （ A） A small place with a nice view of the city. （ B） A spacious apartment that includes c
38、able TV. （ C） An apartment downtown with free parking. （ D） A small place with utilities and cable TV. （ A） He tries to go out to eat every night. （ B） He spends around 400 a month. （ C） He doesnt know how to cook very well. （ D） He prefers to eat alone. （ A） He should be careful when using his cred
39、it cards. （ B） He should cook by himself. （ C） He should stop spending money on entertainment. （ D） He ought to get rid of his car to save money. 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
40、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） He was ashamed and shocked. （ B） He was shy and grieved. （ C） He was discouraged and sympathetic. （ D） He was shocked and grieved. （ A） In the wood pile. （
41、B） In the kitchen. （ C） In the field. （ D） In the backyard. （ A） Sally. （ B） His grandma. （ C） Both Sally and his grandma. （ D） Both Sally and his grandpa. （ A） Money is the key to everything. （ B） There is something more important than money. （ C） The more money you have, the less happy youll be. （
42、 D） When talking to people we should look into their eyes. （ A） His work in the church. （ B） Being a star in the NBA. （ C） Being a student of medicine. （ D） His willingness to help the needy. （ A） Its helpful to his personal development. （ B） Its a way of showing his respect to the NBA. （ C） Its som
43、ething he should do for his homeland. （ D） Its a chance for his friends to share his money. （ A） Sell childrens music and art work. （ B） Make videos to help protect children. （ C） Produce safety equipment for children. （ D） Look for missing and exploited children. （ A） He helped a man get across the
44、 rails. （ B） He stopped a man from destroying the rails. （ C） He protected two little girls from getting hurt. （ D） He saved a person without considering his own safety. Section C Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you shoul
45、d 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
46、can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the 35 Tight-lipped elders used to say, “Its not what you want in this world, but what you get.“ You can make a mental blueprint of a desire as you would make a blueprint of a house, and each of us is (36)_ making these blueprints in t
47、he general (37)_ of everyday living. If we (38)_ to have friends to dinner, we plan the menu, make a shopping list, decide which food to cook first, and such planning is (39)_ for any type of meal to be served. Likewise, if you want to find a job, take a sheet of paper, and write a (40)_ account of
48、yourself. In making a blueprint for a job, begin with yourself, for when you know exactly what you have to (41)_, you can intelligently plan where to sell your services. This account of yourself is actually a (42)_ of your working life and should (43)_ education, experience and, references. Such an
49、account is valuable. (44)_. While talking to you, your could-be employer is deciding whether your education, your experience, and other qualifications will pay him to employ you and your abilities must be displayed in a reasonably connected manner. (45)_. Then you are ready to hunt for a job. Get all the possible information about your could-be job. Make inquiries as to the details regarding the job and the firm. Keep your ey
