1、大学英语六级模拟试卷 820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 on the topic of Should Foreign Abbreviations Be Banned on TV?. You should write at least 150 words according to the outline given below. 目前有些电视台禁止在节目中使用外来缩略语 1对这种做法有人表示支持 2有人并不赞成 3我
2、认为 Should Foreign Abbreviations Be Banned on TV? 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 state
3、ment 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. 1 Whats the right activity for me? Whoever you are, theres an activity for you to maintain a “keep f
4、it“ lifestyle. And just as getting fitter doesnt have to mean pushing yourself to the limits of your endurance, you dont have to be technically brilliant at a particular sport to derive pleasure and health benefits from it. Some people hold back from getting fit because they feel self-conscious abou
5、t their ability or body and want to find an activity they can do on their own, but organized classes and sports clubs can provide you with support and motivation, as well as a chance to make new friends. If youre interested in football, hockey or other team sports, for example, many local clubs will
6、 have several teams of varying abilities, while there are plenty of aerobics(有氧健身 )or yoga classes specifically designed to cater for beginners. Youre never too old to learn to swim, or you can take classes to improve your technique if thats whats holding you back. But many activities can be done by
7、 yourself, and require neither technical expertise nor much in the way of equipment or expense just your willingness to give it a go. Here are some of the best, easiest and most popular ways to start getting fit, as well as some suggestions for alternatives, that get you started. Walking Most of us
8、walk at some point each day but we do it far less than we used to. The government calculates theres been a decline of more than 20 percent in the number of miles walked since the mid-1980s. But walking is the simplest and cheapest of all exercises, and making it a regular activity and focusing on th
9、e intensity or distance covered can greatly increase your fitness. Walking improves the condition of your heart and lungs and works the muscles of the lower body. Its a weight-bearing activity, so it may improve bone density, yet its also low-impact, putting less stress on the joints than some other
10、 forms of exercise. Aside from the health benefits of walking, some of the countrys most beautiful scenery can only be accessed on foot, so if you dont try walking, think what youre denying yourself. If youre a beginner, go in groups or as part of an organized outing via a ramblers club. Walking up
11、hills expends more energy even walking down again uses more energy than walking on the flat, but if you dont think youre ready for the hills yet, boost your fitness by walking just about anywhere. You could try power walking in the park, for example. The idea is to walk at such a fast pace that it w
12、ould actually be easier to break into a run. You burn more calories walking at this speed than you would running at the same pace. Running/jogging Running might just be the ultimate way to get fit: its cheap, can be done anywhere, at any time and, most importantly, is very effective. Theres really n
13、o difference between running and jogging, although jogging is often used to describe running at a slow pace. Whatever you call it, all you need is a good pair of running shoes and a little enthusiasm. As long as youre healthy and take it easy to start with, anyone can run. If you have a history of c
14、ertain diseases like chest pain, high blood pressure, or have had recent surgery or are pregnant, consult a doctor first. As a high-impact activity, running may maintain or increase bone density. But it can also put more stress on your joints than lower-impact activities such as walking and cycling,
15、 especially if youre overweight. Again, if youre concerned, consult your doctor. As with all exercise, you must warm up first. Start by walking at a brisk pace, then gradually break into a slow jog. Run at a pace at which you can still hold a conversation, but which definitely feels harder than walk
16、ing. If youre getting too breathless to talk, slow down or walk for a while until youre breathing more easily. To begin with, aim to run/walk in this way for ten minutes in total. Do this every second or third day, gradually reducing the walking time and increasing the running until you can run for
17、the full ten minutes. At the end of each session, warm down by finishing with a slow jog or brisk walk until your heart rate and breathing have returned to more normal levels. Stretch while your muscles are still warm. Next, start to increase the total duration of your run by a minute or two every t
18、hird session, until you can manage 30 minutes three times a week. Even if youre feeling good, dont be tempted to increase your running time by more than ten per cent each week. Many people are put off running because they find it boring. For this reason, it is important to get a bit of variety in yo
19、ur running. There are many different sorts of running road running, cross-country running, fell running(running in the hills), or you could run at your local athletics track, or even on a treadmill at the gym(though running on a moving treadmill uses less energy). Swimming Swimming is another popula
20、r way to start getting fit because most towns have a pool, its still relatively inexpensive and you need even less kit than you do for running. Most pools also offer lessons if youre a non-swimmer, or you havent swum for years and want to improve your technique. Swimming is a great way to tone up an
21、d trim down, because to swim you need to move your body against the resistance of the water. Just swimming a few lengths involves most of the major muscle groups, giving your body a good workout. And if you gradually increase the pace, youll get a brilliant aerobic workout, too. Swimming is also an
22、effective form of fat-burning exercise: because you can swim at your own pace, slowly if you wish, you can keep swimming for long periods, and maintaining your staying power is a vital goal in fat-burning exercise. The other big advantage is that water supports your weight and takes the stress off y
23、our joints, so you can put your body through a good workout without your knees, hips or spine paying the price. Research shows that exercising in waist-deep water reduces the pressure on joints by 50 percent, while exercising in chest-deep water reduces it by as much as 75 percent. This can also mak
24、e it a great exercise if youre recovering from an injury that means you cant run or play your normal sport. Gym The gym can be a good place to work on overall aerobic fitness and build muscle strength, or just somewhere to exercise on days when you cant face the cold or the rain. Gym-based activitie
25、s include aerobic exercise such as running, rowing or cycling machines, weight training, and classes, such as aerobics or aerobic dance. All ages and fitness levels are catered for and improvements can be measured and exercise programs tailored to your needs. Check your instructor is qualified to re
26、cognized standards, especially if youre weight training. Incorrect technique can easily lead to injuries or make existing problems worse. For advice, take a look at the Register of Exercise Professionals. 2 What is the passage mainly about? （ A） Techniques in physical exercises. （ B） Exercises that
27、you can do by yourself. （ C） Local sports clubs and gyms. （ D） Suggestions for organized sport classes. 3 Why are some people unwilling to get fit? （ A） The expenses of organized classes are too great for them. （ B） There is no activity they can take with their friends. （ C） They are afraid that the
28、 activities are beyond their abilities. （ D） There are few sports clubs or gyms available in the community. 4 According to the passage, one health benefits of walking is that_. （ A） your bone density will be decreased （ B） you will lose weight in an easy and quick way （ C） you will enjoy better hear
29、t condition （ D） you will have stronger upper body muscles 5 Power walking is different from running at the same pace in that_. （ A） it uses more energy （ B） it burns much less calories （ C） it is restricted to the park （ D） it requires special equipment 6 When talking about running, the author sugg
30、ests that people who had some diseases_. （ A） give up running （ B） run at a lower pace （ C） run at their will （ D） seek medical advice 7 What should people do during the warming-up exercise for running? （ A） Try to run at a breathless speed. （ B） Increase the pace in a gradual way. （ C） Keep talking
31、 with their companions. （ D） Warm up the muscles by stretching. 8 Which of the following is not a big advantage of swimming according to the passage? （ A） Water reduces the pressure on peoples joints. （ B） Swimming works most of the major muscles. （ C） Water can greatly increase peoples fitness. （ D
32、） Swimming can burn the fat quite effectively. 9 A good exercise for people who are regaining a normal condition after an injury may be_. 10 One can turn to_if he wants to exercise in a raining day. 11 To avoid potential injuries when doing gym-based activities, you need to make sure that you get a_
33、instructor. 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 questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will
34、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） Families with cars. （ B） Americans heavy dependence on cars. （ C） Roads and highways. （ D） Traffic problems in America. （ A） Pay for the meal. （ B） Look for her wallet. （ C） Q
35、uickly buy a new wallet in a store. （ D） Come out just as soon as she takes her wallet. （ A） Arguing. （ B） Protesting. （ C） Complaining. （ D） Bargaining. （ A） Tony always speaks too fast. （ B） Tonys speech is always not clear. （ C） Tony always doesnt come to the point. （ D） Tony always speaks with s
36、trong accent. （ A） He welcomes the woman telephoning at any time. （ B） He will telephone the woman as often as he can. （ C） He is not that far away if the woman wants to visit. （ D） He doesnt believe that the woman will really miss him. （ A） The man will take the apartment. （ B） The man will not sle
37、ep well. （ C） The apartment is not good. （ D） The man will find an apartment elsewhere. （ A） Her daughter isnt in her class. （ B） She isnt related to the student. （ C） She doesnt think that she looks like the student. （ D） The student shouldnt have looked at her like that. （ A） All the passengers we
38、re killed. （ B） The plane crashed in the night. （ C） Its too late to search for survivors. （ D） No more survivors have been found. （ A） Professor and student. （ B） Boss and employee. （ C） Interviewer and interviewee. （ D） President and adviser. （ A） It has 2 million dollars in capital. （ B） It has 5
39、0,000 people. （ C） Its products are marketed in the US only. （ D） Its products sell quite well in China. （ A） Organized and a good speaker. （ B） Enthusiastic and a fast-learner. （ C） Persistent and experienced. （ D） Capable and good at marketing. （ A） The interviewees skills. （ B） The interviewees p
40、ersonality. （ C） The interviewees former colleagues. （ D） The interviewees suitability for the job. （ A） Try to be very confident in yourself. （ B） Try to know more about the interviewers. （ C） Practice an interview with your best friend. （ D） Go over possible questions with some friends. （ A） Focus
41、 on the person who sits in the middle. （ B） Give equal time to make eye contact with every interviewer. （ C） Focus on the questioner and look at others from time to time. （ D） Focus all the attention on the question and make little eye contact. （ A） Its not necessary to collect information about the
42、 company. （ B） Your understanding of the job requirements is very important. （ C） More attention should be paid to the question other than the interviewers. （ D） The interviewers in a group interview are there to assess your working abilities. Section B Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 s
43、hort 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） Banking. （ B） Food business. （ C） Transportation. （ D） Aut
44、omobile industry. （ A） 135,000. （ B） 350,000. （ C） 515000 （ D） 531000 （ A） Food selling. （ B） Food growing. （ C） Food distribution. （ D） Food manufacturing. （ A） He only knew bad words. （ B） He could say a lot of words. （ C） He was good at praising others. （ D） He was not able to learn words taught
45、by George. （ A） George felt angry at the bird. （ B） George was proud of this bird. （ C） George was quite satisfied with his bird. （ D） George was surprised to hear the bad words. （ A） George cursed him back. （ B） George was going to kill him. （ C） He felt ashamed because George was angry. （ D） He wa
46、s afraid of being treated the same way as the chicken. （ A） Describe the place carefully. （ B） Show him a map of the place. （ C） Tell him the names of the streets. （ D） Refer to recognizable buildings and places. （ A） Los Angeles. （ B） New York. （ C） Kansas. （ D） Iowa. （ A） They usually say “I dont
47、know“ in order to save time. （ B） They may give a tourist a wrong answer so as to be polite. （ C） They consider it impolite to give tourists wrong answer. （ D） They may tell people the directions and distances for fun. （ A） New Yorkers are generally friendly to visitors. （ B） People have similar und
48、erstandings of politeness. （ C） Its important for travelers to understand cultural differences. （ D） Its useful for travelers to know how to ask the way properly. Section C Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should liste
49、n 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 can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the 36 With the start of BBC World Service Television, millions of viewers in Asia and America can now watch th
