1、大学英语六级模拟试卷 800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 Chinese Traditional Culture Craze. You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below. 1在知识更新加速的今天， 仍然倡导学习国学 2为什么要学习国学 3我们大学生应当怎么做 二、 Part II Reading Com
2、prehension (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 the passage; N (for NO) if th
3、e statement contradicts the information given in the passage; NG (for NOT GIVEN) if the information is not given in the passage. 1 How to Create a Home Library “I cannot live without books,“ declared U. S. President Thomas Jefferson to his friend John Adams. Indeed, Jefferson was an obsessive book c
4、ollector from a young age, amassing (收集 ) three separate home libraries in his lifetime. The first collection was destroyed when his family home burned down in 1770. When the Library of Congress was destroyed in the War of 1812, Jefferson sold his second collection of about 6, 000 books to the feder
5、al library. Jeffersons library was considered the finest in the country, and his collection doubled the holdings of the Library of Congress. Still, Jefferson didnt let the shelves at Monticello sit empty. By the time he died 11 years later, he had more than 2,000 volumes in his library. Jeffersons l
6、ibrary might fit your conception of an old-fashioned home library with leather-bound books, wood paneling and uncomfortable furniture. But home libraries can be a dynamic expression of the owners personality. Creating a home library is a fun way to display your interests while establishing a special
7、 space for reading. Home Library Organization When you started using the public library, you probably learned about Melvil Dewey and his system for ordering libraries. The Dewey Decimal Classification System has ten broad categories for organizing books, including philosophy, religion and the arts.
8、Each category is assigned a number, so for example, when you want a book on modern art, you head to the 700 block. Larger libraries, such as those at universities, tend to use the Library of Congress Classification System because it offers a more specific array of subjects for categorization, adding
9、 subjects such as medicine and law for a total of 21 categories. Your home library may or may not be as large as your local public library, but a good system of organization will still help you find the book you want quickly. You could take a page from Dewey and the Library of Congress and sort book
10、s by subject matter. Sections for subjects such as history, technology or fiction might make their retrieval easier. This system also would allow you to highlight a particular passion, such as an extensive collection of World War II history. Here are some other ways to organize a collection: Alphabe
11、tizing by author works well for fiction but not necessarily for nonfiction books of various subjects. Judging a book by its cover is usually frowned upon, but sorting by color can be aesthetically pleasing to some. Those generally forgetful about the colors of their books might disagree. After a pai
12、nful breakup, the main character in Nick Hornbys book High Fidelity orgnizes his record collection autobiographically in the order he acquired them. A chronological organization might include shelves that track the progress of your life, from beloved childhood reading and college textbooks to parent
13、ing books. To some readers, there are two ways to look at books: read and unread. Prioritizing (区分优先次序 ) when you might need the book will allow you to keep unread books at the forefront of your collection, as well as books you reach for frequently, such as reference books or favorite novels. Librar
14、y Furniture While it might be difficult for a book lover to spend money on something other than books, at some point, you will need some bookshelves. Built-in bookshelves can provide floor-to-ceiling storage and space savings. They can be tucked under staircases or other out-of-the-way spaces; howev
15、er, theyre not a good choice for renters, and they can represent a big investment in terms of price and installation. Freestanding bookcases are widely available in a variety of sizes, colors and price points. You can also mount hanging bookshelves onto the wall or buy glass cases, which might be pr
16、eferable if your collection includes antique books that you want to preserve. Sagging poses the main threat to bookshelves. A bookshelf that is 36 inches long should have shelves at least one inch thick. If its longer, then it should be thicker so that it wont droop under the weight. One tip for max
17、imizing space on the shelves is to use adjustable bookshelves, so that very small books dont take up space that can be better used for taller coffee table books. You can also decorate bookshelves with personal items, such as photographs and souvenirs. Not only will this break up the rows of books vi
18、sually, it will also give you room to expand as your collection grows. As your bookshelves creep up the wall, you may need a library ladder to reach them. While any step stool or ladder will do, rolling library ladders add an elegant, whimsical (异想天开的 ) touch. The ladders attach to the shelf on a tr
19、acking rod, and the bottom of the ladder has wheels, so that you can move effortlessly from one end of the library to the other. When considering other library furniture, think about how youll be using the room. If youll be writing and taking notes on your reading, you may want a desk or a lap desk.
20、 Desks and bookstands are also helpful for reading those big volumes that are too heavy to hold up comfortably. Overstuffed couches and chairs will beckon guests to spend a few hours reading, but if you fall asleep as soon as you hit the couch, you may need to consider other option, particularly if
21、youll be doing scholarly or professional reading. Wherever youre sitting, it will be hard to enjoy a library if youre suffering from eyestrain, fatigue and headaches, which can all be brought on by poor lighting. When selecting lighting, look for a lamp that will help you see the smallest text you r
22、ead. The lamp should be positioned over your shoulder, so that the light is not directly in your eyes. Positioning it this way will also help to minimize glare. Your lamp should be brighter than the rest of the room but not that much brighter. However, all light will eventually damage books, so use
23、it at a minimum. Book Care Do you devour (如饥似渴地读 ) books quickly? Youre not the only one. Some insects love books, but not for a good story. Bookworms are not just those readers that have their nose in a book all the time. The more dangerous kind will tunnel through the book, eat the pages and lay e
24、ggs in it. Once you identify an infestation, isolate the affected books. In some cases, you can seal the books in plastic bags and freeze them to kill the insects. Keeping your library free of excess moisture and dust will help to prevent an attack by these insects and vermin (害虫 ). Controlling mois
25、ture and dust doesnt just keep away the book bugs though. Moisture in the air will also promote the growth of fungus and mold. Mold develops at temperatures greater than 70 F, and with 65 percent relative humidity. Dehumidifiers will suck excess moisture out of the air, moisture that could otherwise
26、 lead to loose bindings, stains and mildew. Oppositely, too little humidity can dry out books, so use a humidifier in the drier winter months. Dust is also a magnet for moisture and mildew, so periodically dusting the tops of books will keep them clean. In addition to a humidifier, you also might ne
27、ed a fan to keep the library well ventilated. Books should be stored away from radiators and kept in a room between 60 F and 70F. Air conditioners and fans are fine to use to keep the temperature down. Extreme heat will damage books; if heat occurs in a room with low humidity, the fibers in the book
28、s will dehydrate, turning the pages fragile. In combination with high humidity, heat creates ideal growing conditions for mold. As we mentioned in the last section, lighting can damage books because it leads to bleaching (漂白 ), fading and eventual deterioration. Natural lighting is the most dangerou
29、s. If your library has windows, draw the blinds or curtains to minimize injury. Limiting the intensity of light and duration of exposure will help to preserve the books. 2 During his whole life, U.S. President Thomas Jefferson_. （ A） built three libraries for Congress （ B） donated books for three li
30、braries （ C） built three separate libraries at his home （ D） donated all his collections to the Library of Congress 3 Why do university libraries usually use the Library of Congress Classification System? （ A） It is the base of all other systems. （ B） It is more efficient than other systems. （ C） It
31、 is a fun way to display ones interests. （ D） It categorizes subjects in a more specific way. 4 The idea of arranging books by their colors might be disagreed by those who_. （ A） are color-blind （ B） tend to judge a book by its content （ C） tend to alphabetize books by author works （ D） usually cann
32、ot remember the colors of the books 5 If you rank books according to the frequency they might be reached, youd better keep _at the most important position. （ A） read and dog-eared books （ B） reference books or favorite novels （ C） brand-new and best-colored books （ D） nonfiction books of favorite no
33、vels 6 Those who own collection of antique books might prefer to put the books in_. （ A） glass cases （ B） under staircases （ C） built-in bookshelves （ D） out-of-the-way spaces 7 If you are doing scholarly or professional reading in your library, youre advised_. （ A） not to hit the couch and chairs （
34、 B） not to use a desk or a lap desk （ C） not to use overstuffed couches and chairs （ D） to select a lamp as bright as possible but no glare 8 How do you select proper lighting for your reading in the library? （ A） The light should be as bright as possible so as to see everything in the room. （ B） Th
35、e light should be bright enough to read every text in the room. （ C） The light should not be brighter than other lights in the room. （ D） The light should be with minimal glare and focus on the smallest text. 9 To prevent your books from being attacked by bookworms, you should keep your library free
36、 of_. 10 The proper temperature advised for library keepers for storing booking is between_. 11 To minimize the injury of books in a library with windows, youd better_. Section A Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversatio
37、n, 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 the four choices marked A, B, C and D, and decide which is the best answer. （ A） She doesnt want to
38、 attend the conference. （ B） She wonders whether the professor is an accountant. （ C） She doubts class will be cancelled. （ D） She doesnt like the professor very much. （ A） He also needs a new tennis racket. （ B） He doesnt think Brain will repay the loan. （ C） He wants to borrow some money too. （ D）
39、 He couldnt get Brain to play tennis. （ A） If its too late for her to drop the course. （ B） If she regrets taking the course. （ C） If she apologized for what she did. （ D） If she sympathizes with him. （ A） The watch should have been brought in earlier. （ B） The man can have his watch fixed here. （ C
40、） The woman will probably fix the mans watch herself. （ D） The man will buy a new watch here. （ A） Arranging a plane trip. （ B） Buying a ticket for a sports event. （ C） Paying a bill at the bank. （ D） Saying goodbye to a friend. （ A） The woman changed the booking 10 minutes ago. （ B） The woman made
41、no booking. （ C） The woman booked a table at 8 oclock. （ D） The woman misunderstood the man. （ A） Camp in the mountains. （ B） Stay at his own house. （ C） Write to the woman. （ D） Hold his uncles mail. （ A） It was worse than he had expected. （ B） It is the best city hes ever visited. （ C） The hotel s
42、ervice is terrible in the city. （ D） It is difficult to get around in the city. （ A） Boss and employee. （ B） Teacher and student. （ C） Interviewer and candidate. （ D） Colleagues. （ A） A human resources manager. （ B） A computer programmer. （ C） A graduate. （ D） A teacher. （ A） Team spirit. （ B） Compe
43、tition. （ C） Innovation. （ D） Problem-solving. （ A） The latest developments of an armed rebellion in Karnak. （ B） The fall of Karnaks capital city into the hands of the rebel forces. （ C） The epidemic that has just broken out in the country of Karnak. （ D） The peace talks between the rebels and the
44、government in Karnak. （ A） The epidemic has been brought under control. （ B） There are signs of progress in the peace process. （ C） Great improvements are being made in its capital. （ D） Theres little hope of bringing the conflict to an end. （ A） Late in the morning. （ B） Early in the afternoon. （ C
45、） Sometime before dawn. （ D） Shortly after sunrise. （ A） Inadequate medical care. （ B） Continuing social unrest. （ C） Lack of food, water and shelter. （ D） Rapid spreading of the epidemic. Section B Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hea
46、r 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） They think writers have wealth and fame. （ B） They like writing. （ C） They want to enjoy loneness. （ D） They foll
47、ow some examples. （ A） He wasnt able to produce a single book. （ B） He wasnt able to have a rest for a whole year. （ C） He hadnt seen a change for the better. （ D） He found his dream would never come true. （ A） It warns young people of the hardships of a successful writer. （ B） It advises young peop
48、le to give up their idea of becoming writers. （ C） It shows that writers usually live in poverty and isolation. （ D） It encourages young people to pursue a writing career. （ A） Because they liked to eat tea leaves. （ B） Because they were curious about the taste of tea leaves. （ C） Because they did n
49、ot know what to do with tea. （ D） Because they wanted to make sandwiches with tea. （ A） Britons got expensive tea from China. （ B） Britons got their first tea from Finland. （ C） Britons were the first people in Europe who drank tea. （ D） In the 17th century the East India Company introduced tea to Britain. （ A） Because they followed everything the Britons did. （ B） Because it tasted better than mixed with butter. （ C） Because it become a popular drink. （ D） Because they were in
