1、大学英语六级模拟试卷 95及答案与解析 一、 Part I Writing (30 minutes) 1 For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic Wealth and Health. You should write at least 150 words and you should base your composition on the outline (given in Chinese) below: 1.有人认为财富比健康重要； 2. 也有人认为健康比财富重要； 3. 我
2、的观点是： 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 given in t
3、he 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. 2 Facts about Depression In any given one-year period, 9.5% of the population, or about 18.8 million American adults, suffer from a depressive
4、illness. The economic cost for this disorder is high, but the cost in human suffering cannot be estimated. Depressive illnesses often interfere with normal functioning and cause pain and suffering not only to those who have a disorder, but also to those who care about them. Serious depression can de
5、stroy family life as well as the life of the ill person. But much of this suffering is unnecessary. Most people with a depressive illness do not seek treatment, although the great majorityeven those whose depression is extremely severecan be helped. Thanks to years of fruitful research, there are no
6、w medications and psychosocial therapies such as cognitive/behavioral “talk“ or interpersonal that ease the pain of depression. Whats a Depressive Disorder? A depressive disorder is an illness that involves the body, mood, and thoughts. It affects the way a person eats and sleeps, the way one feels
7、about oneself, and the way one thinks about things. A depressive disorder is not the same as a passing blue mood. It is not a sign of personal weakness or a condition that can be willed or wished away. People with a depressive illness cannot merely “pull themselves together“ and get better. Without
8、treatment, symptoms can last for weeks, months, or years. Appropriate treatment, however, can help most people who suffer from depression. Types of Depression Depressive disorders come in different forms, just as is the case with other illnesses such as heart disease. Brief descriptions of the most
9、common types of depressive disorders are given below. However, within these types there are variations in the number of symptoms, their severity, and persistence. Major depression is manifested by a combination of symptoms (see symptom list) that interfere with the ability to work, study, sleep, eat
10、, and enjoy once pleasurable activities. Such a disabling episode of depression may occur only once but more commonly occurs several times in a lifetime. A less severe type of depression, dysthymia, involves long-term, chronic(慢性的 ) symptoms that do not disable, but keep one from functioning well or
11、 from feeling good. Many people with dysthymia also experience major depressive episodes at some time in their lives. Another type of depression is bipolar disorder. Not nearly as prevalent as other forms of depressive disorders, bipolar disorder is characterized by cycling mood changes: severe high
12、s(mania) and lows(depression). Sometimes the mood switches are dramatic and rapid, but most often they are gradual. When in the depressed cycle, an individual can have any or all of the symptoms of a depressive disorder. When in the manic cycle, the individual may be overactive, over-talkative, and
13、have a great deal of energy. Mania often affects thinking, judgment, and social behavior in ways that cause serious problems and embarrassment. For example, the individual in a manic phase(状态 ) may feel elated, full of grand schemes that might range from unwise business decisions to romantic sprees(
14、放纵 ). Mania, left untreated, may worsen to a psychotic state. Symptoms of Depression and Mania Not everyone who is depressed or manic experiences every symptom. Some people experience a few symptoms, some many. Severity of symptoms varies with individuals and also varies over time. Depression -Feeli
15、ngs of hopelessness, pessimism -Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, helplessness -Loss of interest or pleasure in hobbies and activities that were once enjoyed, including sex -Decreased energy, fatigue, being “slowed down“ -Difficulty concentrating, remembering, making decisions -Insomnia, early morni
16、ng awakening, or oversleeping -Appetite and/or weight loss or overeating and weight gain -Thoughts of death or suicide; suicide attempts Mania -Unusual irritability -Decreased need for sleep -Grandiose(夸大的 ) notions -Increased talking -Increased sexual desire -Markedly increased energy -Poor judgmen
17、t Causes of Depression Some types of depression run in families, suggesting that a biological vulnerability(弱点 ) can be inherited. This seems to be the case with bipolar disorder. Studies of families in which members of each generation develop bipolar disorder found that those with the illness have
18、a somewhat different genetic makeup than those who do not get ill. However, the reverse is not true: Not everybody with the genetic makeup that causes vulnerability to bipolar disorder will have the illness. Apparently, additional factors, possibly stresses at home, work, or school, are involved in
19、its onset. In some families, major depression also seems to occur generation after generation. However, it can also occur in people who have no family history of depression. Whether inherited or not, major depressive disorder is often associated with changes in brain structures or brain function. Pe
20、ople who have low self-esteem, who consistently view themselves and the world with pessimism or who are readily overwhelmed by stress, are prone to depression. Whether this represents a psychological predisposition or an early form of the illness is not clear. In recent years, researchers have shown
21、 that physical changes in the body can be accompanied by mental changes as well. Medical illnesses such as stroke, a heart attack, cancer, Parkinsons disease, and hormonal disorders can cause depressive illness, making the sick person apathetic and unwilling to care for his or her physical needs, th
22、us prolonging the recovery period. Also, a serious loss, difficult relationship, financial problem, or any stressful(unwelcome or even desired) change in life patterns can trigger a depressive episode. Very often, a combination of genetic, psychological, and environmental factors is involved in the
23、onset of a depressive disorder. Later episodes of illness typically begin from mild stresses, or none at all. Evaluation and Treatment A good diagnostic(诊断的 ) evaluation will include a complete history of symptoms, i.e., when they started, how long they have lasted, how severe they are, whether the
24、patient had them before and, if so, whether the symptoms were treated and what treatment was given. The doctor should ask about alcohol and drug use, and if the patient has thoughts about death or suicide. Further, a history should include questions about whether other family members have had a depr
25、essive illness and, if treated, what treatments they may have received and which were effective. Last, a diagnostic evaluation should include a mental status examination to determine if speech or thought patterns or memory have been affected, as sometimes happens in the case of a depressive or manic
26、-depressive illness. Treatment choice will depend on the outcome of the evaluation. There are a variety of medications and psychotherapies(心理疗法 )that can be used to treat depressive disorders. Some people with milder forms may do well with psychotherapy alone. People with moderate to severe depressi
27、on most often benefit from antidepressants(抗抑郁药 ). Most do best with combined treatment: medication to gain relatively quick symptom relief and psychotherapy to learn more effective ways to deal with lifes problems, including depression. Depending on the patients diagnosis and severity of symptoms,
28、the therapist may prescribe medication and/or one of the several forms of psychotherapy that have proven effective for depression. 2 A depressive disorder is an illness that involves mood and thoughts only. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 3 Bipolar disorder is characterized by cycling mood changes. Mostly, su
29、ch changes are gradual. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 4 Evaluation of depression can be conducted only when such depression is not attacking the patient. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 5 Major depressions seem to occur only to people who have a family history of depression. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 6 According to some
30、researchers, _ in the body can give rise to certain mental changes. 7 Depression might be the cause of _. 8 _ is the best choice for most depression sufferers. 9 Mania often involves thinking, _, and social behavior in ways that cause serious problems and embarrassment. 10 Some types of depression a
31、re inherited form generation to generation in _. 11 How the patient will be treated will depend on the result of the _. 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
32、 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） He thinks it is rather hot. （ B） He thinks it is really warm. （ C）
33、He thinks it is not warm. （ D） He thinks it is very comfortable. （ A） They are very friendly. （ B） They are some nice people. （ C） They are very quiet. （ D） They are not sociable. （ A） The hotel the woman is going to stay in. （ B） The room the woman is going to live in. （ C） The place the woman is g
34、oing to visit. （ D） The company the woman is going to fly to. （ A） In an office. （ B） At a stationers. （ C） In a restaurant. （ D） At a department store. （ A） He wears glasses. （ B） He is short-sighted. （ C） He has broken the glasses. （ D） He is sorry for the picture. （ A） She accepts the offer. （ B）
35、 She doesnt bother. （ C） She declines the offer. （ D） She gets something else. （ A） Have more coffee. （ B） Keep on drinking coffee. （ C） Go to bed and fall asleep. （ D） Stop drinking coffee today. （ A） Six is enough. （ B） Six is not enough. （ C） The more, the better. （ D） Bring in all the chairs. （
36、A） Watching TV. （ B） Knitting socks. （ C） Chatting with neighbors. （ D） Doing housework. （ A） A bonus. （ B） A gift. （ C） Knowledge. （ D） Excitement. （ A） The two speakers are boss and employee. （ B） The two speakers have different attitudes towards rest. （ C） The woman thinks that watching TV is a g
37、ood way to have a rest. （ D） The man enjoys his hobbies and thinks that a change is as good as a rest. （ A） At a park. （ B） At a skiing resort. （ C） At a stadium. （ D） At a hotel at the foot of a mountain. （ A） Shell get hurt when skiing. （ B） She cannot learn skiing well. （ C） She will get lost on
38、the mountain. （ D） She wont get the map. （ A） He is a beginner. （ B） He is helping the woman to learn skiing. （ C） He is the owner of the skiing resort. （ D） He is the womans colleague. （ A） All skiers ski on the same runs. （ B） The woman is afraid of skiing for she once broke her leg. （ C） It is th
39、e first time for the woman to ski. （ D） At the end of the dialogue, the man says he will get a map before they begin to ski for the map is very helpful. 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 a
40、nd 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） Because engine trouble started. （ B） Because the runway couldnt be seen clearly. （ C） Because the airport was not ready for the plane to land. （ D） B
41、ecause some traffic accident happened at the airport. （ A） They were frightened. （ B） They kept calm and quiet. （ C） They comforted each other. （ D） They were uneasy. （ A） The plane was about an hour late. （ B） The plane was about half an hour late. （ C） The old man would not be late for his lecture
42、. （ D） The management of the airport was inefficient. （ A） Wrong use of electrical equipment, scald and smoking. （ B） Electric shock, medicine poisoning and fire. （ C） Electric bum and gas poisoning. （ D） All of the above. （ A） To keep medicine out Of childrens reach. （ B） To cut off the power befor
43、e mending any electric equipment. （ C） Not to put a stove in the center of a room. （ D） To plug in an electric appliance. （ A） Home accidents are as serious as road accidents. （ B） The careless use of electricity is one of the main causes of home accidents. （ C） modern electric equipment is too dang
44、erous to be used with children and elderly people around. （ D） So far people pay little attention to home accidents. （ A） They were expensive. （ B） No one believed them. （ C） They were unsuccessful. （ D） They were often deceptive. （ A） Consumers were responsible. （ B） Consumers were hostile. （ C） Co
45、nsumers didnt care all the time. （ D） Consumers got tired of it. （ A） They became more poplar. （ B） They were more regulated. （ C） They became better produced. （ D） They became less honest. （ A） When environmental concerns rise. （ B） When advertisers are self-regulating themselves. （ C） When adverti
46、sements become very regulated. （ D） When the mainstream also becomes concerned about it. Section C Directions: 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
47、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 37 The tradi
48、tional belief that a womans place is in the home and that a woman ought not to go out to work can hardly be reasonably (36)_ in present conditions. It is said that it is a womans task to care for the children, but families today (37)_ to be small. Thus a womans whole period of (38)_ may occur within
49、 five years. Furthermore, with (39)_ education from the age of five or six her role as chief educator of her children soon (40)_. It might be argued that the house-proud woman would still find plenty to do about the home. That may be so, but it is certainly no longer necessary for a woman to (41)_ her whole life cooking, cleaning, mending and sewing. Apart from womens own happiness, the (42)_ of the community must be considered. Modern society cannot do well without
