1、大学英语六级模拟试卷 791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 short essay entitled Will E-mail Replace Handwritten Letter? You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below: 1. 许多人认为电子邮件将会取代传统书信 2也有人对此持不同意见 3你的观点 Will E-mai
2、l Replace Hand-written Letter? 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 t
3、he 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 Why E -Readers Are a Worthy Business Investment A Silicon Valley product development consulting firm called the Niel
4、sen Norman Group published a study last week comparing reading performance with a book to reading with an e-reader. The resultswhich are suspect because there were only 24 people in the test groupfind that users of the Kindle 2 and iPad read 10. 7 percent and 6. 2 percent slower,respectively,than on
5、 paper or with books. There are too many missing factors to take this study seriously. For example, this group was composed of all “enthusiastic“ readers,given short stories by Ernest Hemingway to read on four platforms: the Kindle 2,an iPad, a PC monitor,and paper. First,Hemingway is not an easy re
6、ad,and subject matter is all-important when measuring speed and comprehension. Enthusiastic readers are more likely to read anything faster than average or minimalist readers. And, there are a number of other factors to consider, such as time of day .environment, the physical condition of participan
7、ts,and whether reading is for entertainment or business. Sorry, but it will take a lot more than one simplistic study of 24 readers to convince me that such findings are accurate. Even if the studys findings were spot-on, its not just reading speed that counts. E-readers still offer many advantages
8、over paper books, especially for businesses. I prefer paperback or hardback books for pleasure reading but, for research, I prefer a device with access to the Internet. And, this is the case with my friends and colleagues, who add up to more than 10 times the number of participants in this study. Ho
9、wever,since I work on a computer all the time,I will concede easily that an e-reader is preferable to a computer screen, especially one designed to imitate an actual book. As a business investment, how will an e-reader such as the Kindle or a tablet such as the iPad benefit your company? There are s
10、everal varieties of each available on the market. However, the only distinction I want to make is between e-readers and tablets; one was designed specifically for reading books and other printed materials,while the other was designed to function as a tiny computer, which includes e-reading capabilit
11、ies. Eventually,the two designs will merge into one device,each with its own set of unique features. Laptops, notebooks, netbooks, and smartphones all provide screens of readable data. Why would your staff need an electronic reader? These are five great reasons. First,for employees who are required
12、to read and absorb a lot of information, such as scientists, teachers, and medical personnel, laptops, notebooks, and netbooks are too heavy and large, and smart-phones are just too small. The purpose of an e-reader or a tablet is to function as a book; smaller, thinner,lightweightno bigger than a s
13、tandard paperbackplus comfortable and easy to read. Anyone who is forced to read huge amounts of data for the job cannot be weighted down with a bulky machine; nor can they haul around several 800-page books. When I was an assistant professor traveling to teaching locations all over a city, I rememb
14、er the agony of hauling six to 10 huge books, workbooks,and reference materials in my backpack to class. Add a laptop for presentations,a phone, and a briefcase to that,and I looked like I was waiting for a moving van. I would have eagerly traded it all for one tablet PC or e-reader. Second,the phys
15、ical cost of these devices is decreasing,and the purchase price for e-books is,on average Just $ 10 each. Access to the Internet costs more, but compare these fees with just one paper programming manual,engineering reference guide,or college textbook; the cost is absorbed in fewer than four books. T
16、he added benefit is with your own companys industry-specific publications. Scientists , engineers, programmers, and systems analysts are not reading downloaded books for work from Amazon. These professionals are reading their own companys technical documents, which can be uploaded to any tablet or e
17、-reader. Remember, not everyone out there has an office or a small bedroom with a simple chair,a nice desk,and a laptop parked in a docking station. That said,be sure to choose a firm, sturdy device that will withstand environmental conditions. Also, notice the devices screen and how the text displa
18、ys in sunlight,partial shade,and darkness. For example,an iPad or other tablet may be harder to read in the sun than a tablet such as the Kindle,with its special e-ink. Third, these devices will change the way companies distribute physical sales and training documents such as books,manuals,and refer
19、ence materials outside corporate walls. Even at the current prices,the e-readersnot the tablets, yetare almost cheaper than providing paper literature. For example, last year, I worked a technical writing contract job. We created and printedin-housefour training manuals for employees of the companys
20、 clients. The total cost of the paper booksthe paper,ink,binders,dividers,and covers,plus staff time to print,assemble,and distribute was just under $ 300. Amazons 6-inch, diagonal Kindle is only $ 189, and these prices are still coming down,not to mention the negotiating power of volume discounts.
21、Imagine the time, money, and effort saved by pre-loading training materials for your customers to an e-reader. Since they do not work for your company, they cant otherwise access such information through your intranet. Besides, if they cant take the manuals and read them on the go, its likely they w
22、ont ever read them at all. Offering manuals on a portable device could spare you the support calls and emails to your help desk from customers looking for answers to whats already in the manuals. Another benefit and big cost-saving feature is in updates. When its time to update those materials, you
23、just upload the new files to your Web site, then send alerts to customers informing them that they can download the new manuals directly to their e-readers and tablets. Its the ease and convenience of a computer disguised as a book. Because,truthfully,who wants to sit at a computer and read hundreds
24、 of pages? And last, theres the added benefit of reading for fun, or even research. There are over 620,000 books,plus U. S. and international newspapers,magazines,and blogs available through Amazon; over a million books at Barnes with more offerings from publishers and retailers coming every day. Th
25、e real benefits of e-readers and tablet PCs are cost, convenience, a huge libraryincluding out-of-print books and lots of free public domain bookseasy distribution of your companys data,and the incentive for everyone to read more. I love my e-reader and I would not give it up for any reason; however
26、,I do still have a huge library of printed books that I wont get rid of either. But, I cant take them all with me when I travel. The e-readers and tablets can hold as many books as the memory allows; for example, the 6-inch Kindle with 2GB of memory holds approximately 1,500 books,the 9-inch Kindle
27、DX with 4GB of memory holds 3,500 books,and the iPad,with up to 64GB of memory, can hold about 48,000 booksif you dont load it down with music and photos. Any of these devices can be worth the investment. In the meantime, be sure to research specific features for your employees needs, such as any mo
28、nthly fees added for access to the Internet,3G networks,e-mail,attachments,music resources, and so forth. After you factor in those fees, then compare features and device costs before you purchase. 2 What can we learn from the study made by the Nielsen Norman Group? （ A） More participants prefer e-r
29、eader than books. （ B） Users of e-reader read more slowly than with books. （ C） Paper reading is 10. 7 percent quicker than e-reader. （ D） PC monitor is best platform for enthusiastic readers. 3 Whats the authors view on the e-readers? （ A） They are wonderful for pleasure reading. （ B） They are hard
30、 to read than a computer screen. （ C） They can benefit you for businesses usage. （ D） They have a serious defect in the Internet access. 4 According to the author,the distinction between e-readers and tablets lies in_. （ A） their screens （ B） their merge （ C） their reading speed （ D） their designed
31、functions 5 The author mentioned what he did when he was an assistant professor to show_. （ A） the importance of information for teachers （ B） the daily experiences as an assistant professor （ C） the importance of a laptop for presentations （ D） the convenience of e-reader for certain employees 6 Ac
32、cording to the passage,the professionals of one company_. （ A） never buy any books from Amazon （ B） often do their work in darkness （ C） should choose the Kindle rather than iPad （ D） only read industry-specific publications 7 How should one company deal with the training materials for its customers
33、? （ A） Let them access such information through its intranet. （ B） Provide such information to them with paper literature. （ C） Pre-load such information for them to an e-reader. （ D） Negotiate with them for discounts of such information. 8 The customers can acquire the new manuals_. （ A） by sending
34、 e-mails to the companys help desk （ B） through the companys updates freely （ C） with a favorable discount from the company （ D） without any contact with the company 9 Readings benefit for fun or even research is due to the daily offerings from_. 10 As to travelers, e-readers and tablet PCs are more
35、 convenient than a huge_. 11 You can load the e-readers and tablets with as many contents as_. 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 conve
36、rsation 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 is not interested in the article. （ B） She has given the man much trouble. （ C） She woul
37、d like to have a copy of the article. （ D） She doesnt want to take the trouble to read the article. （ A） He saw the big tower he visited on TV. （ B） He has visited the TV tower twice. （ C） He has visited the TV tower once. （ D） He will visit the TV tower in June. （ A） The woman has trouble getting a
38、long with the professor. （ B） The woman regrets having taken up much of the professors time. （ C） The woman knows the professor has been busy. （ D） The woman knows the professor has run into trouble. （ A） He doesnt enjoy business trips as much as he used to. （ B） He doesnt think he is capable of doi
39、ng the job. （ C） He thinks the pay is too low to support his family. （ D） He wants to spend more time with his family. （ A） He cant find the ticket. （ B） He prefers to stand. （ C） The ball is expected to be crowded. （ D） He wants to sit close to the stage. （ A） His new job is disappointing. （ B） He
40、wanted to hire someone to do the job for him. （ C） He hasnt made an appointment for the interview. （ D） Hes discouraged as he didnt get the job. （ A） The article was actually longer. （ B） The newspaper printed his other paper. （ C） Hes just begun writing for the newspaper. （ D） The article deals wit
41、h books. （ A） Everyone has left. （ B） There are no tickets for the early show. （ C） The tickets have been sold. （ D） The ticket line is on the left. （ A） She cant find a new place to live. （ B） The landlord wants her to move out after only g months. （ C） She thinks she will lose her deposit money. （
42、 D） The contract states she must stay for 6 months so she cant move. （ A） Less than 6 months. （ B） 2 months. （ C） 6 months or more. （ D） 1 month. （ A） Go see the landlord. （ B） Go to court. （ C） Move out. （ D） Get part of their deposit back. （ A） Because they are sister and brother. （ B） Because the
43、y lost connections for 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
44、long I intend to stay in 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 wil
45、l hear some questions. 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） Special ancestry and genetic structures （ B） Physical and cultural behaviors （ C） Mental and physical moveme
46、nts （ D） Mental behaviors and genetic structures （ A） Humans dont have the common ancestry with other simpler animals. （ B） Humans and apes are the dominant animals on the Earth. （ C） Humans and apes share 96% genetic structure. （ D） Respiration of humans is nearly the same with that of ducks. （ A）
47、Their languages are too simple. （ B） Animals cant domesticate other beings. （ C） Animals cultures dont have a long history. （ D） Animals cant share their cultures with other beings. （ A） Diamond-producing rivers are located far away the mountain sides. （ B） Diamonds can be formed without volcano hea
48、t and pressure. （ C） Volcano explosions brought some diamonds up to the earth surface. （ D） Explosions of the volcano can damage diamonds as well. （ A） In the volcanoes. （ B） On the floor of the sea. （ C） Under the river bed. （ D） At the foot of the mountains. （ A） How Diamond is Formed and Found. （
49、 B） Diamond-A Precious Stone. （ C） Diamond Hunting. （ D） Diamond-Producing Countries. （ A） Because some imported goods cause environmental damage. （ B） Because UK wastes a lot of money importing food products. （ C） Because people waste energy buying food from other countries. （ D） Because growing certain vegetables cause environmental damage. （ A） The distance that a food product travels to a market. （ B） The distance between UK and other food producing countries. （ C）
