1、大学英语六级（ 2013年 12月考试改革适用）模拟试卷 116及答案与解析 一、 Part I Writing 1 For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay explaining Make the most of yourself, for that is all there is of you. You should write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words. Write your essay on Answer Sheet 1. Section A
2、（ A） Student and teacher. （ B） Patient and doctor. （ C） Waitress and customer. （ D） Client and lawyer. （ A） She would collect the exams. （ B） She would correct the exams. （ C） Her teaching assistant would correct the exams. （ D） She would not give her students a final exam. （ A） The kitchen is too b
3、ig. （ B） Its too noisy. （ C） There are only two rooms. （ D） The air conditioning causes a problem. （ A） Because her husband criticized her opinions. （ B） Because her husband is wrong so much of the time. （ C） Because she doesnt believe the weather forecast. （ D） Because she left her umbrella in the
4、office. （ A） The woman is mailing them to Garys old address. （ B） The post office is sending them to the womans house. （ C） They arc being forwarded to Garys apartment. （ D） They are being held at the post office. （ A） He will write a short paper instead of a long one. （ B） He hopes to write a paper
5、. （ C） He doesnt know which. （ D） He prefers the tests to the term paper. （ A） Layer and client. （ B） Teacher and student. （ C） Boss and sectary. （ D） Nurse and patient. （ A） It would do him good to go out for a while. （ B） He ought to do the first ten problems again. （ C） She could help him with th
6、e problems. （ D） He should be finished with the problems by three. （ A） What the mans plans are for tonight. （ B） Why the man does not want to play tennis. （ C） Why they do not have time to play tennis after class today. （ D） What time they can meet in the library. （ A） Yesterday before dinner. （ B）
7、 Two days ago. （ C） Last weekend. （ D） One week ago. （ A） Let him win a tennis game. （ B） Help him finish his anthropology project. （ C） Give him some medicine for his stomach. （ D） Lend him her anthropology book. （ A） They are looking for an apartment to live in. （ B） They are discussing living pla
8、ces and childrens education. （ C） They are complaining about their children. （ D） They are planning for the next weekend. （ A） Theres much to do besides work and study. （ B） Its convenient for people to go anywhere. （ C） The natural environment is beneficial to children. （ D） The countryside is a pe
9、rfect place for weekends. （ A） The children are too young to benefit from city life. （ B） Even adults themselves cannot go everywhere in the city. （ C） There is a lot to see and do for children and adults. （ D） There isnt a lot to see and do for children. （ A） She is a full-time housewife. （ B） She
10、does not care for her children. （ C） She used to live in the suburbs in her childhood. （ D） She will go to a museum next weekend. Section B （ A） Prelaw students. （ B） A group of students. （ C） The audience. （ D） The faculty. （ A） Having typing skill. （ B） Having experience in journalism. （ C） To be
11、a qualified student. （ D） Having lots of money. （ A） Two days later. （ B） In a couple of days. （ C） Immediately after the meeting. （ D） Tomorrow. （ A） Because the students have to pass all examinations before entering it. （ B） Because there is no examination before they are accepted as students. （ C
12、） Because there is no gate. （ D） Because it never closes. （ A） Taking the air. （ B） By plane. （ C） On radio and TV. （ D） At the airport. （ A） Three. （ B） Nine. （ C） Five. （ D） Ten. （ A） In half a year （ B） In four or five years. （ C） In three years. （ D） In a year. （ A） To help mariners. （ B） To imp
13、rove ship design and sailing methods. （ C） To study astronomy and mathematics. （ D） To improve his own skill as a sailor. （ A） To design vessels that could make long deep-sea voyages. （ B） To design vessels that could travel faster than those in use at that time. （ C） To design vessels that could ex
14、plore the coastline of Portugal. （ D） To design vessels that could carry larger crews and more cargo than existing ones. （ A） The First Modern Sailing Vessels. （ B） Prince Henry. （ C） Prince Henrys Role in History. （ D） The First School for Sailors. Section C 26 Businesses are structured in differen
15、t ways to meet different needs. The【 B1】_form of business is called an individual proprietorship. The proprietor owns all the property of the business and is responsible for everything. Another kind of business is the partnership. Two or more people go into business together. An 【 B2】 _is usually ne
16、eded to decide how much of the partnership each person controls. There are limited【 B3】 _partnerships, which include full partners and limited partners. Limited partners may not share as much in the profits. Doctors, lawyers and【 B4】 _often form partnerships to share the profits and risks of doing b
17、usiness. A husband and wife can form a business partnership. Partnership can end at any time. The most【 B5】 _kind of business organization is the corporation. Corporations are designed to have an unlimited lifetime. Corporations can sell stocks to【 B6】 _. Stock represents shares of ownership. Invest
18、ors who buy stock can trade their shares or keep them as long as the company is in business. A company might use some of its earnings to pay shareholders what are called【 B7】 _. Or the company might reinvest the money into the business. If shares lose value, investors can lose all the money they pai
19、d for their stock. But shareholders are not【 B8】 _for the debts of the corporation. A corporation is recognized as an entity its own legal being, separate from its owners. A board of directors controls corporate policies. The directors appoint top company officers. The directors might or might not h
20、old【 B9】 _in the corporation. Corporations can have a few major shareholders. Or ownership can be spread among the general public. Incorporating offers businesses a way to【 B10】 _the investments they need to grow. But not all corporations are traditional businesses that sell stock. There are non-pro
21、fit groups that are also organized as corporations. 27 【 B1】 28 【 B2】 29 【 B3】 30 【 B4】 31 【 B5】 32 【 B6】 33 【 B7】 34 【 B8】 35 【 B9】 36 【 B10】 Section A 36 An explosion had thrown radioman Harley Olson out of bed. He worked wildly, trying to【 C1】 _an SOS. But the power was gone. Harley ran on deck.
22、The crew was【 C2】 _into lifeboats. There was no room for him. He had no choice but to jump into the black water and start to swim. Suddenly, in the darkness, his fingers hit something hard. It was a life raft. Climbing【 C3】 _. Harley called out again and again. But no one answered. Soon his first fe
23、eling of【 C4】 _left him. In one way he was lucky. The raft had enough food and water for 15 men for several weeks. At daybreak, Harley saw some little boxes【 C5】 _by. He fished one out of the sea. Chewing gum. Quickly, he【 C6】 _in 20 small cartons. In the afternoon, Harley【 C7】 _another raft he tied
24、 it to his own. Later, a third raft bobbed up. And then a mattress floated by him in the wreckage. Harley could hardly believe his eyes. Here was the start of a bed room. He tugged the mattress aboard. Using boxes, he made himself a bed. With a blanket, he made a【 C8】 _from the hot sun. the next mor
25、ning, he ate like a king. The sea was always peaceful. Every day was like a vacation. When the sun got hot, the carefree sailor took a swim, after that, he enjoyed a sunbath. Each evening, before going to bed, he went for a walk on the two rafts floating behind. Harley Olson was【 C9】 _with his Kingd
26、om on the sea. The【 C10】 _trip lasted 28 days. A)pleasure B)hauled C)radio D)launch E)scrambling F)sight G)panic H)dimension I)aboard J)floating K)intensively L)spotted M)superior N)delighted O)shade 37 【 C1】 38 【 C2】 39 【 C3】 40 【 C4】 41 【 C5】 42 【 C6】 43 【 C7】 44 【 C8】 45 【 C9】 46 【 C10】 Section B
27、 46 The Health Benefits of Drinking Water Is Bottled Drinking Water Healthier Than Filtered Tap Water? AWater is a key ingredient in a healthy diet and lifestyle. There are many health benefits of drinking water. It helps flush impurities and toxins out of our systems. It aids in the delivery of oxy
28、gen and nutrients. In fact, nearly every system in our bodies relies on water for proper functioning. But what will happen if the water you drink is unhealthy? BIn past decades, concerns about tap water and its impact on overall health led some people to turn to bottled drinking water instead. Howev
29、er, in those days, there were few choices of bottled waters. You could pay to have a company deliver large bulky plastic bottles of water for the water cooler. Or you could purchase gallon jugs of distilled or “drinking water“ at the grocery store. CIn recent years, there has been an explosion in th
30、e number of different bottled waters available, with big distributors such as Coke and Pepsi jumping on the bandwagon. But are bottled drinking waters like Cokes Dasani brand, Pepsis Aquafina, or Wal-Marts store brand really any healthier than your tap water? Or would you be better off with a drinki
31、ng water filtration system? DAs we have learned more about the water we drink, the technology behind drinking water filters and purification systems has improved dramatically. There are filters to remove impurities, chemicals, heavy metals, bacteria and most every contaminant you can think of. With
32、the right size and filter combination for your specific home, your water can be exceptionally pure and healthy. Cost Comparison EDrinking water filtration systems have also become more affordable and easy to use.Although the initial cost of a whole house system usually amounts to several hundred dol
33、lars, that cost is often less than $100 each year if spread out over the life of the system. There may be additional expenses to replace carbon filters, membranes in reverse osmosis drinking water filtration system, or lamps in an ultraviolet light water treatment device. These expenses can add anot
34、her $100 or so to the annual costs of operating drinking water filters and purification systems. FWhile some people may hesitate to spend so much each year for clean, safe drinking water, they are probably paying more for bottled drinking water. Calculations show that at a price of $1 to $4 per gall
35、on, bottled or delivered water costs an average of $400 each year, especially if you purchase individual bottles. And that doesnt take into consideration the gas needed to drive to the store or the environmental impact of all the empty plastic bottles. Health Aspects GMany people who choose bottled
36、drinking water understand that it is more expensive, but they are still willing to pay the extra money because bottled water is thought to be safer and healthier than filtered drinking water. After all, bottled water is often marketed as “natural spring water“ or “pure glacier water. “ HIn reality,
37、few bottled waters come from natural springs, and most of them use municipal tap water. The companies are able to get away with this false marketing because the regulations and standards for bottle drinking water are less stringent than those for residential drinking sources. IThe quality of bottled
38、 water is regulated by the Food and Drug Administration(FDA), while drinking water systems are typically regulated by State regulations or the Environmental Protection Agency(EPA). This doesnt mean that the FDA isnt doing their job. Its just that the rules for bottled water only require it to be as
39、good as tap water, not better. JIn addition, the FDA regulations only apply to bottled drinking water that is transported across state lines. If a company sells their bottled drinking water in the same state where it was bottled, the federal regulations dont apply. The result is that many bottled wa
40、ters are not any healthier than filtered water, and in fact some are less pure. KThis was demonstrated in a study which was conducted in 1999 by the Natural Resources Defense Council. They tested over 100 brands of bottled drinking water and found that about one third of the waters contained contami
41、nation in the form of chemicals, bacteria, and arsenic. The study also found that up to forty percent of bottled drinking waters come from a city water system. How to Tell if Your Water Is Healthy LSo how do you tell if the water you are drinking is healthy? With tap water, it is relatively easy. If
42、 you water comes from a municipal source, the suppliers are required by law to provide annual water quality reports. If you have a well, you can have an authorized lab test your water. It may cost $100 or more, but its a small price to pay for peace of mind. Or you can purchase a kit and test it you
43、rself, but naturally the results may not be as conclusive or reliable as those produced by authorized labs. MWhen it comes to bottled drinking water, it can be more difficult to know what you are getting. Start by checking the label or the bottle cap. Some may tell you that the water comes from a mu
44、nicipal source or “community water system“, which means tap water. NIf the label doesnt give any information, you can call the bottler and ask. But dont be surprised if you get the run around and are transferred to several different departments. Some states have a bottled water program that tracks b
45、ottled drinking water and can tell you the origin of the source water as well as other information. OSafe and healthy drinking water has become big business. Thousands of companies are vying for your hard earned cash, and some are not always honest about what their products offer. The initial invest
46、ment for a home drinking water filtration system can seem expensive at first, but over time, it is usually less expensive than bottled drinking water. And with a water filter, you at least know where the water you drink came from and how it was treated. PBefore going out and spending your hard earne
47、d money for bottled drinking water that may, be no better than your own tap water, it is obviously a good idea to do some research. You are likely to decide that a drinking water filtration system and/or purifier is the healthier choice and provides the best value as well. 47 In the past decades, bo
48、ttled drinking water was restricted to few choices. 48 Generally, the companies that use municipal tap water as bottled water can escape punishment by law. 49 Now, tap water can also become exceptionally pure and healthy if a right filtration system is installed in your home. 50 Operating drinking w
49、ater filters and purification systems costs about two hundred dollars every year. 51 One of the disadvantages of bottled water is that the plastic bottles would bring about impact on the environment. 52 The Environmental Protection Agency is responsible for supervising the quality of drinking water. 53 When the bottled water is claimed to come from a “community water system“, it is actually tap water. 54 If you need to kno
