1、大学英语六级模拟试卷 91及答案与解析 一、 Part I Writing (30 minutes) 1 For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write composition on the topic: How to Deal with Personal Crisis. You should write at least 150 words and base your composition on the outline given in Chinese below: 1. 造成个人危机的起因； 2. 应对个人危机的方法。 二、
2、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 given in the passag
3、e; 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 Global Warming . INTRODUCTION Global warming increases in the average temperature of the atmosphere, oceans, and land- masses of Earth. The planet has
4、 warmed many times during the 4.65 billion years of its history. At present Earth appears to be facing a rapid warming, which most scientists believe results, at least in part, from human activities. The chief cause of this warming is thought to be the burning of fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, and
5、 natural gas, which releases into the atmosphere carbon dioxide and other substances known as greenhouse gases. As the atmosphere becomes richer in these gases, it becomes a better insulator, retaining more of the heat provided to the planet by the Sun. The average surface temperature of Earth is ab
6、out 15 Celsius degree. Over the last century, this average has risen by about 0.6 Celsius degree. Scientists predict further warming of 1.4 to 5.8 Celsius degrees by the year 2100. This temperature rise is expected to melt polar ice caps and glaciers as well as warm the oceans, all of which will exp
7、and ocean volume and raise sea level by an estimated 9 to 100 cm, flooding some coastal regions and even entire islands. Some regions in warmer climates will receive more rainfall than before, but soils will dry out faster between storms. This soil desiccation may damage food crops, disrupting food
8、supplies in some parts of the world. Plant and animal species will shift their ranges toward the poles or to higher elevations seeking cooler temperatures, and species that cannot do so may become extinct. The potential consequences of global warming are so great that many of the worlds leading scie
9、ntists have called for international cooperation and immediate action to counteract the problem. . THE GREENHOUSE EFFECT The energy that lights and warms Earth comes from the Sun. Most of the energy that floods onto our planet is short-wave radiation, including visible light. When this energy strike
10、s the surface of Earth, the energy changes from light to heat and warms Earth. Earths surface, in turn, releases some of this heat as long-wave infrared radiation. Much of this long-wave infrared radiation makes it all the way back out to space, but a portion remains trapped in Earths atmosphere. Ce
11、rtain gases in the atmosphere, including water vapor, carbon dioxide, and methane, provide the trap. Absorbing and reflecting infrared waves radiated by Earth, these gases conserve heat as the glass in a greenhouse does and are thus known as greenhouse gases. As the concentration of these greenhouse
12、 gases in the atmosphere increases, more heat energy remains trapped below. All life on Earth relies on this greenhouse effect without it, the planet would be colder by about 33 Celsius degrees, and ice would cover Earth from pole to pole. However, a growing excess of greenhouse gases in Earths atmo
13、sphere threatens to tip the balance in the other direction toward continual warming. . TYPES OF GREENHOUSE GASES Greenhouse gases occur naturally in the environment and also result from human activities. By far the most abundant greenhouse gas is water vapor, which reaches the atmosphere through eva
14、poration from oceans, lakes, and rivers. Carbon dioxide is the next most abundant greenhouse gas. It flows into the atmosphere from many natural processes, such as volcanic eruptions; the respiration of animals, which breathe in oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide; and the burning or decay of organic m
15、atter, such as plants. Carbon dioxide leaves the atmosphere when it is absorbed into ocean water and through the photosynthesis of plants, especially trees. Photosynthesis breaks up carbon dioxide, releasing oxygen into the atmosphere and incorporating the carbon into new plant tissue. Humans escala
16、te the amount of carbon dioxide released to the atmosphere when they burn fossil fuels, solid wastes, and wood and wood products to heat buildings, drive vehicles, and generate electricity. At the same time, the number of trees available to absorb carbon dioxide through photosynthesis has been great
17、ly reduced by deforestation, the long-term destruction of forests by indiscriminate cutting of trees for lumber or to clear land for agricultural activities. Ultimately, the oceans and other natural processes absorb excess carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. However, human activities have caused carbo
18、n dioxide to be released to the atmosphere at rates much faster than that at which Earths natural processes can cycle this gas. In 1750 there were about 281 molecules of carbon dioxide per million molecules of air. Today atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations are 368 ppm, which reflects a 31 perc
19、ent increase. Atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration increases by about 1.5 ppm per year. If current predictions prove accurate, by the year 2100 carbon dioxide will reach concentrations of more than 540 to 970 ppm. At the highest estimation, this concentration would be triple the levels prior to
20、the Industrial Revolution, the widespread replacement of human labor by machines that began in Britain in the mid-18th century and soon spread to other parts of Europe and to the United States. Methane(甲烷 ) is an even more effective insulator, trapping over 20 times more heat than does the same amou
21、nt of carbon dioxide. Methane is emitted during the production and transport of coal, natural gas, and oil. Methane also comes from rotting organic waste in landfills, and it is released from certain animals, especially cows, as a byproduct of digestion. Since the beginning of the Industrial Revolut
22、ion in the mid-1700s, the amount of methane in the atmosphere has more than doubled. Nitrous(氮的 ) oxide is a powerful insulating gas released primarily by burning fossil fuels and by plowing farm soils. Nitrous oxide traps about 300 times more heat than does the same amount of carbon dioxide. The co
23、ncentration of nitrous oxide in the atmosphere has increased 17 percent over pre-industrial levels. In addition, greenhouse gases are produced in many manufacturing processes. Perfluorinated(氟化合物 ) compounds result from the smelting of aluminum. Hydro-fluorocarbons form during the manufacture of man
24、y products, including the foams used in insulation, furniture, and car seats. Refrigerators bulk in some developing nations still use chlorofluorocarbons(含氯氟烃 ) as coolants. In addition to their ability to retain atmospheric heat, some of these synthetic chemicals also destroy Earths high-altitude o
25、zone layer, the protective layer of gases that shields Earth from damaging ultraviolet radiation. For most of the 20th century these chemicals have been accumulating in the atmosphere at unprecedented rates. But since 1995, in response to regulations enforced by the Montreal Protocol(协议 ) on Substan
26、ces that Deplete the Ozone Layer(臭氧层 ) and its amendments, the atmospheric concentrations of many of these gases are either increasing more slowly or decreasing. Scientists are growing concerned about other gases produced from manufacturing processes that pose an environmental risk. In 2000 scientis
27、ts identified a substantial rise in atmospheric concentrations of a newly identified synthetic compound. Atmospheric concentrations of this gas are rising quickly, and although it still is extremely rare in the atmosphere, scientists are concerned because the gas traps heat more effectively than all
28、 other known greenhouse gases. Perhaps more worrisome, scientists have been unable to confirm the industrial source of the gas. . MEASURING GLOBAL WARMING As early as 1896 scientists suggested that burning fossil fuels might change the composition of the atmosphere and that an increase in global ave
29、rage temperature might result. The first part of this hypothesis was confirmed in 1957, when researchers working in the global research program called the International Geophysical Year sampled the atmosphere from the top of the Hawaiian volcano Mauna Loa. Their instruments indicated that carbon dio
30、xide concentration was indeed rising. Since then, the composition of the atmosphere has been carefully tracked. The data collected show undeniably that the concentrations of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere are increasing. Scientists have long suspected that the global climate, the long-term avera
31、ge pattern of temperature, was also growing warmer, but they were unable to provide conclusive proof. Temperatures vary widely all the time and from place to place. It takes many years of climate observations to establish a trend. Records going back to the late 1800s did seem to show a warming trend
32、, but these statistics were spotty and untrustworthy. Early weather stations often were located near cities, where temperature measurements were affected by the heat emitted from buildings and vehicles and stored by building materials and pavements. Since 1957, however, data have been gathered from
33、more reliable weather stations, located far away from cities, and from satellites. These data have provided new, more accurate measurements, especially for the 70 percent of the planetary surface that is ocean water. These more accurate records indicate that a surface warming trend exists and that,
34、moreover, it has become more pronounced. Looking back from the end of the 20th century, records show that the ten warmest years of the century all occurred after 1980, and the three hottest years occurred after 1990, with 1998 being the warmest year of all. 2 Global warming refers to the average tem
35、perature of the atmosphere, oceans, and landmasses of Earth. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 3 To a great extent, the rapid warming of Earth is caused by human activities. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 4 The average surface temperature of Earth keeps around 15 . （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 5 Some species that cannot shift
36、their ranges toward the poles may become extinct. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 6 Earths surface releases some of the heat from the Sun as_. 7 Without greenhouse effect, Earth would be colder by about _. 8 The most abundant greenhouse gases are _and_. 9 Today atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations are 31
37、 percent more than that of_. 10 Scientists are growing concerned about other gases produced from _. 11 As early as 1896 scientists suggested that burning fossil fuels might change_. Section A Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of eac
38、h 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 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 i
39、s eager to be accepted by the university. （ B） She is waiting to see if she could get the job from Coles. （ C） She is expecting to see if Cole would lend her some cash. （ D） She has no idea about whether she can afford the university tuition. （ A） Write Daisy a note of apology., （ B） Return Daisys n
40、otes in a few days. （ C） Apologize when Daisy is less angry. （ D） Let her talk to Daisy about the situation. （ A） Robert survived the plane crash. （ B） All the passengers were killed in the plane crash. （ C） Robert was killed in the air crash. （ D） Robert is a wonder-working person. （ A） Because she
41、 feels very hot in the room. （ B） Because she wants to avoid meeting people. （ C） Because she wants to smoke a cigarette outside. （ D） Because she doesnt like the smell of smoke inside. （ A） The graduate students could understand the lecture. （ B） The undergraduate students could understand the lect
42、ure. （ C） Both the undergraduate and the graduate students understand the lecture. （ D） Neither the undergraduate nor the graduate students could understand the lecture. （ A） They both enjoyed watching the game. （ B） People were surprised at their winning the game. （ C） They both felt good about the
43、 results of the game. （ D） The man thought the results were beyond their expectations. （ A） He thinks David is not reliable. （ B） Hes willing to trust David. （ C） He has told his doubts to David. （ D） He thinks David will benefit from this experience. （ A） By going on a diet. （ B） By doing physical
44、exercise. （ C） By having fewer meals. （ D） By eating fruit and vegetables. （ A） They left their pets with neighbors. （ B） They rented their house to a student. （ C） They hired someone to stay in their home. （ D） They asked their gardener to watch their house. （ A） They look at a house sitters score
45、report. （ B） They interview a house sitters friends. （ C） They check a house sitters references. （ D） They attend a house sitters party. （ A） The homeowner is afraid of being accused. （ B） The house sitter pleads again and again. （ C） Most house sitters are very poor. （ D） The homeowner doesnt want
46、to bother. （ A） A vacation trip to Yellow Stone Park. （ B） A lecture by a visiting professor. （ C） Her biology thesis. （ D） A research project. （ A） More buffalo are surviving the winter. （ B） Fewer buffalo are dying of disease. （ C） More buffalo are being born. （ D） Fewer buffalo are being killed b
47、y hunters. （ A） She is from Wyoming. （ B） She needs the money. （ C） She has been studying animal diseases. （ D） Her thesis adviser is heading the project. （ A） Collecting information about the project. （ B） Working on a cattle ranch. （ C） Writing a paper about extinct animals. （ D） Analyzing buffalo
48、 behavior. 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 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
49、 D. （ A） How historical events affected an art movement. （ B） How artists can influence economic conditions. （ C） Why a certain art movement failed to become popular. （ D） How valuable paintings were lost during wartime. （ A） People working in a large factory. （ B） People walking on crowded city streets. （ C） An everyday activity in a small town. （ D） A well-known historical event. （ A） The populations of small towns increased rapidly. （ B） Art critics in cites began to take notice of re
