1、大学英语六级模拟试卷 804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 Obtain the Information Online. You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below: 1.随着网络的发展，我们可以轻而易举地从网 上获取各种信息 2如此便捷地获取信息有利也有弊 3你的看法 Obtain the Informa
2、tion Online 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 give
3、n 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 Preparing for Computer Disasters Fires, power surges, and floods, theyre all facts of life. We read about them in the morning paper and
4、 see them on the evening news. We sympathize with the victims and commiserate over their bad luck. We also shake our heads at the digital consequencesmelted computers, system failures, destroyed data. Yet, somehow, many of us continue to live by that old mantra of denial: “It wont happen to me. “ We
5、ll, the truth is, at some point youll probably have to deal with at least one disaster. Thats just how it goes, and in most aspects of our lives we do something about it. We buy insurance. We stow away provisions. We even make disaster plans and run drills. But for some reason, computer disaster rec
6、overy is a blind spot for many of us. It shouldnt be. Home computers contain some of our most important information, both business and personal, and making certain our data survives a disaster should be a priority. Moreover, even the smallest disaster can be a serious disruption. Personal computers
7、have become an integral part of the smooth-running household. We use them to communicate, shop, and do homework, and theyre even more vital to home office users. When home office computers go down, many small businesses grind to a halt. Fortunately, taking steps to recover from disasters and minimiz
8、e their effects is quite straightforward. With a good offsite storage plan and the right tools, you can bounce back quickly and easily from minor computer disasters. And, shoulc. a major calamity strike, you can rest assured your data is safe. Offsite Storage: Major Disasters House fires and floods
9、are among the most devastating causes of personal computer destruction. Thats why a solid offsite backup and recovery plan is essential. Although many home users faithfully back up their hard drives, many would still lose all their data should their houses flood or burn. Thats because they keep thei
10、r backups relatively close to their computers. Their backup disks might not be in the same room as their computerstucked away in a closet or even the garagebut theyre not nearly far enough away should a serious disaster strike. So, its important to back up your system to a removable medium and to st
11、ore it elsewhere. There are many ways to approach offsite storage. It starts with choices of backup tools and storage medium. Disaster situations are stressful, and your recovery tools shouldnt add to that stress. They must be dependable and intuitive, making it easy to schedule regular backups and
12、to retrieve files in a pinch. They must also be compatible with your choice of backup medium. Depending on your tools, you can back up to a variety of durable disk typesfrom CDs to Jazz drives to remote network servers. Although many of these storage media have high capacity, a backup tool with comp
13、ression capabilities is a big plus, eliminating the inconvenience of multiple disks or large uploads. Once you select your tools and a suitable medium, you need to find a remote place to store your backups. The options are endless. However, no matter where you choose, be sure the site is secure, eas
14、ily accessible, and a good distance away from your home. You may also want to consider using an Internet-based backup service. More and more service providers are offering storage space on their servers, and uploading files to a remote location has become an attractive alternative to conventional of
15、fsite storage. Of course, before using one of these services, make certain you completely trust the service provider and its security methods. Whatever you do, schedule backups regularly and store them far away from your home. Come What May: Handling the Garden Variety Computer Crisis Not all home c
16、omputer damage results from physical disaster. Many less menacing problems can also hobble your PC or destroy your information. Systems crash, kids “rearrange“ data, adults inadvertently delete files. Although these events might not seem calamitous, they can have serious implications. So, once again
17、, its important to be prepared. As with physical disasters, regular backups are essential. However, some of these smaller issues require a response thats more nuanced than wholesale backup and restoration. To deal with less-than-total disaster, your tool set must be both powerful and agile. For exam
18、ple, when a small number of files are compromised, you may want to retrieve those files alone. Meanwhile, if just your settings are affected, youll want a simple way to roll back to your preferred setup. Yet, should your operating system fail, youll need a way to boot your computer and perform large
19、-scale recovery. Computer crises come in all shapes and sizes, and your backup and recovery tools must be flexible enough to meet each challenge. The Right Tools for the Right Job: Gearing up for Disaster When disaster strikes, the quality of your backup tools can make the difference between utter f
20、rustration and peace of mind. Symantec understands this and offers a range of top-quality backup and recovery solutions. Norton GoBack is the perfect tool for random system crashes, failed installations, and inadvertent deletions. With this powerful and convenient solution, its simple to retrieve ov
21、erwritten files or to bring your system back to its pre-crash state. Norton Ghost is a time-tested home office solution. Equipped to handle full-scale backups, its also handy for cloning hard drives and facilitating system upgrades. As a favorite choice for IT professionals, its the ideal tool for t
22、he burgeoning home office. You can buy Norton Ghost and Norton GoBack separately, or get them both when you purchase Norton System Works. Lifes disasters, large and small, often catch us by surprise. However, with a little planning and the right tools, you can reduce those disasters to bumps in the
23、road. So, dont wait another day. Buy a good set of disaster recovery tools, set up an automatic backup schedule, and perform a dry run every now and again. Then, rest easy. 2 You should_so as to minimize the effects of computer disasters. （ A） take steps to recover from them （ B） call the computer c
24、ompany （ C） buy insurance （ D） stow away provision 3 For some reason, computer disaster recovery is_by many of us. （ A） never ignored （ B） always ignored （ C） achieved （ D） stimulated 4 You can bounce back quickly and easily minor computer disasters with the help of_. （ A） making disaster plans and
25、running drills （ B） a good offsite storage plan （ C） the right tools （ D） both B and C 5 _among the most devastating causes of personal computer destruction. （ A） Thunderbolt is （ B） House fires and floods are （ C） Power surges are （ D） Kids rearranging data is 6 Its necessary for us to back up our
26、systems to_. （ A） hard drive of the computer （ B） CDs and put them in desk （ C） some transferable medium and put it somewhere else （ D） remote network servers with which you are not familiar 7 You should_after selecting your tools and a suitable medium. （ A） find a distant place to store your backup
27、s （ B） bounce back quickly （ C） trust Internet-based backup service （ D） rest easy 8 According to the information we get in “Come What May: Handling the Garden Variety Computer Crisis“, which of the following statements is NOT TRUE? （ A） Systems crash can also hobble your PC. （ B） Kids “rearranging“
28、 data may destroy your information. （ C） Adults inadvertently deleting files will lead to an information destruction. （ D） Only physical disaster can damage your computer. 9 The backup and recovery tools must be_to deal with various computer crises. 10 The quality of your backup tools determines whe
29、ther you are frustrated or _ when disaster strikes. 11 You should prepare for your computer disasters_. 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
30、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） They dont enjoy swimming. （ B） They wont go swimming in the lake today. （ C） They d
31、ont know how to swim. （ D） Theyll swim in the lake tomorrow. （ A） He arrived at the theater late. （ B） He left his watch in the theater. （ C） The production seemed much shorter than it actually was. （ D） He did not enjoy the production. （ A） To go out to have a cup of coffee. （ B） To make a cup of c
32、offee for him. （ C） To sit down and relax right here. （ D） To help him finish his program. （ A） Mr. Smith will come this afternoon. （ B） The man will probably call Mr. Smith. （ C） Mr. Smith came 15 minutes ago. （ D） Mr. Smith came between 10:30 and 12:00 （ A） He thinks that the things at sale are no
33、t good. （ B） He thinks that the things at sale are of good quality. （ C） He thinks that the things at sale are sometimes good. （ D） He thinks that the things at sale are reasonable. （ A） That she is going to Thailand. （ B） That she has traveled all over the world. （ C） That she likes postcards. （ D）
34、 That she is going on vacation. （ A） Weights and measurement. （ B） Political system. （ C） Employment. （ D） Money. （ A） He works at home. （ B） He relaxes. （ C） He paints pictures. （ D） He goes fishing. （ A） After midnight. （ B） After she goes swimming. （ C） When she is idle. （ D） When there is a good
35、 program on. （ A） He lost his meal tickets. （ B） The cafeteria food was awful. （ C） He missed his favorite TV program. （ D） His TV was broken. （ A） Because he thought he wasted much time. （ B） Because he doesnt understand the womans explanation. （ C） Because he watched only one program. （ D） Because
36、 he was so bored. （ A） It wastes time. （ B） It is enjoyable. （ C） It benefits the class. （ D） It is good but needs improving. （ A） It offers students a chance to speak and share their minds. （ B） It helps students sit there and listen more carefully. （ C） It gives teachers more time to prepare for c
37、lass. （ D） It can be organized by students themselves. （ A） Because he expects the professor to give him a good score. （ B） Because the professor is expected to be better informed. （ C） Because he respects the professors reputation. （ D） Because the professor expects him to do so. （ A） The man and t
38、he woman have the same opinion about the class discussion. （ B） It is usually too noisy to bear the class discussion. （ C） Many students pay no attention to the class discussion. （ D） Some students in the class discussion are self-important and irritating. Section B Directions: In this section, you
39、will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will 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） To offer a criticism of the works of Pearl Bu
40、ck. （ B） To illustrate Pearl Bucks views on Chinese literature. （ C） To indicate the background and diverse interests of Pearl Buck. （ D） To discuss Pearl Bucks influence on the cultures of the East and the West. （ A） Because she wrote extensively about a very different culture. （ B） Because she pub
41、lished half of her books abroad. （ C） Because she won more awards than any other woman of her time. （ D） Because she achieved her first success very late in life. （ A） Indifferent. （ B） Admiring. （ C） Sympathetic. （ D） Tolerant. （ A） By its thick layer of fat under its skin. （ B） By moving frequentl
42、y in the water. （ C） By adjusting its blood temperature. （ D） By taking in hot air. （ A） Grows colder as the blubber accumulates. （ B） Remains the same. （ C） Varies according to the water temperature. （ D） Grows warmer as the whale grows older. （ A） They have very few hairs on their bodies. （ B） The
43、y bear their young rather than laying eggs. （ C） Their lungs are full of hot air and water. （ D） They can walk on their hind legs on land. （ A） About 35,000. （ B） About 250,000. （ C） About 350,000. （ D） About 25,000. （ A） Because they didnt understand their language. （ B） Because they saw them as a
44、source of threat to their jobs. （ C） Because their culture was very different from theirs. （ D） Because they had very different appearances. （ A） About five million of the population of the United States is of Asian origin. （ B） Most of the Chinese were employed in heavy industries when they first c
45、ame to the United States. （ C） Chinese people retreated into Chinatowns out of their own choice. （ D） Chinese immigration was ended by law in 1882. （ A） In California only. （ B） In hastily established camps. （ C） At Pearl Harbor. （ D） In California and the other Pacific states. Section C Directions:
46、 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 in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have just heard.
47、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 Every culture has its own body language, and children absorb its nuances along with the spoken language. A Frenchman ta
48、lks and moves in French. The way an Englishman crosses his leg is【 B1】 _ like the way a male American does it. When we communicate with people from other cultures, the body language sometimes helps to make the communication easy and【 B2】 _, such as shaking hands is such a【 B3】 _ gesture that people
49、all over the world know that it is a sign for greeting. But sometimes the body language can cause certain【 B4】 _since people of different cultures often have different forms of behavior for sending the same message or have different interpretations towards the same body【 B5】 _. Nodding ones head is generally 【 B6】 _to show agreement “Yes“, but to Nepalese, Sri Lankans, some Indians and some Eskimos, it means not “yes“, but “no“. When a student i
