1、大学英语六级（ 2013年 12月考试改革适用）模拟试卷 219及答案与解析 一、 Part I Writing 1 For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay based on the picture below. You should start your essay with a brief description of the picture and then express your views on online dating. You should give sound arguments to supp
2、ort your views and write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words. Section A （ A） Playing the guitar. （ B） Working at a restaurant. （ C） Singing in a rock concert. （ D） Dancing in a ballet recital. （ A） Because she has to work at the store. （ B） Because she is planning to go on a vacation. （ C）
3、 Because she is going to Washington. （ D） Because she has to stay at home. （ A） He doesnt have a way of getting there. （ B） He will call the band to bring him there. （ C） He will go there in a big van with the woman. （ D） He will go there himself after he played in Washington. （ A） A recorder. （ B）
4、A book. （ C） An album. （ D） A big van. （ A） A product designed for newborn babies. （ B） A company providing babysitter service. （ C） A television program regarding babies. （ D） A toy for newborn babies. （ A） To protect its skull. （ B） To protect its feet. （ C） To protect its neck. （ D） To protect it
5、s face. （ A） There is a large space for the babies. （ B） It is made of break-resistance material. （ C） It is quite light. （ D） It is painted with clowns. （ A） Demonstrate how the product works. （ B） Invite a volunteer to try the product. （ C） Move on to talk about another product. （ D） Ask another p
6、erson to explain it in detail. Section B （ A） How to safeguard the computer network. （ B） How to steal top secret files from a military base. （ C） How to make modern devices broadcast invisible, inaudible signals. （ D） How to use an FM radio to detect the invisible, inaudible signals. （ A） Because i
7、t costs $ 77 billion to develop further. （ B） Because it even puts data in offline devices in danger. （ C） Because it aims at nuclear facilities and military bases. （ D） Because it is revealed to reporters and the public. （ A） By getting all the devices off the Internet. （ B） By stopping using all t
8、he advanced laser printers. （ C） By installing high-tech anti-hacking softwares. （ D） By using an AM radio to detect the signals. （ A） To shorten the gap between the rural community and the Silicon Valley. （ B） To provide some proper training for students in a rural community. （ C） To recruit compet
9、ent employees from communities around the Silicon Valley. （ D） To offer internship positions for outstanding students from rural communities. （ A） 10 hours. （ B） 1 week. （ C） 1 month. （ D） 10 months. （ A） Students studying in a three-year college. （ B） Students whose fathers are farmers. （ C） Studen
10、ts majoring in agriculture. （ D） Students who have a demonstrated ability in math or science. （ A） From his father. （ B） From AT you probably know how much data you pay for by heart. But Williams was studying the effect of data caps on residential Internet. The really interesting difference has to d
11、o with folks on data-capped or usage-based plans versus those on “unlimited“ plans with no data caps. At the time the data was collected, in 2012, this particular provider offered higher speeds to those on capped plans, perhaps as incentive to get unlimited data users to switch. This gets us to the
12、heart of the economics of data caps. According to the study, people who were on unlimited data plans effectively paid less per gigabyte of data compared to their counterparts on metered plans. From the Internet providers perspective, thats lost revenue, which explains why providers have a strong inc
13、entive to nudge(劝说 )people to adopt metered plans. Metered plans have a higher payoff for the company. But do metered plans pay off for the consumer? According to Williams economic modeling, the subscribers in his dataset were far, far more willing to pay for an extra bit of speed. If you think abou
14、t prices as a reflection of demand, the average user was willing to pay on average $ 2 for an extra 1 Mbps of speed. By contrast, people were willing to pay, on average, only $ 0.36 for an extra GB of data. In other words, people valued the extra speed they got from the metered plans far more than t
15、hey valued the extra data they got on unlimited data plans. 47 What restrains people from using more data? （ A） Cellphone apps. （ B） Cellular plans. （ C） Data caps. （ D） Overcharged fees. 48 The subjects in Jonathan Williams study are_. （ A） Internet lovers who cant live without it （ B） users from t
16、he same Internet provider （ C） conscious consumers using less Internet （ D） subscribers who dont mind some extra fees 49 What measure does the provider take to drive people to change their plans? （ A） The provider gives bonus to those who change data plans. （ B） The provider offers lower speeds to u
17、nlimited data users. （ C） The provider gives warnings when users are reaching their data caps. （ D） The provider raises the data caps for the new users of limited plans. 50 Why do metered plans mean higher payoff for providers? （ A） Because metered plans users pay more for one gigabyte of data. （ B）
18、 Because metered plans users tend to use less data. （ C） Because metered plans users usually pay for extra data. （ D） Because metered plans users know their monthly limit. 51 Williams economic modeling reveals that_. （ A） price is a good reflection of demand （ B） users of unlimited data plans dont v
19、alue extra data too much （ C） data caps bring very high revenue for the provider （ D） most people sacrifice the amount of data for higher speed 51 Feeling stressed out or in need of a boost? Soon you may be able to turn to your smartphone for help. American tech company Thync this week released a sm
20、artphone-controlled headset which can alter users moods by stimulating nerve endings on the skin. The Thync package, which costs $ 299 and is currently only available in the US, consists of a small, triangular shaped headset, five adhesive strips which stick it to the users foreheads, and a download
21、able iPhone app, which controls the headset via bluetooth radio. Designers say the headset uses a process called “neurosignalling“, which stimulates the skin on the forehead and neck using tiny pulses of electricity, arousing nerve endings which then supposedly activate a change in users brain activ
22、ity and overall mood, thus creating a state of calm or a boost of energy. The time this takes depends on the users preference as they can choose the intensity of their session. Dr. Jamie Tyler, founder and chief scientific officer at Thync, told Newsweek “Thync combines what we know about modern neu
23、roscience and how it works with modern consumer technology to help people to relax or give them a little boost of motivation.“ Tyler says Thync is aimed at “healthy adults who want a different tool to gain more energy or relaxation in their day“. However, Emiliana Simon-Thomas, science director of t
24、he Greater Good Science Centre at the University of California at Berkeley has raised questions about the safety of the device, emphasising the possibility of negative, long-term side effects. “At what point does it become something that your nervous system adapts to? We dont know the longitudinal i
25、mpact,“ she told Buzzfeed, adding that she would not use the device. Thyncs website says the device is a “low-risk transdermal(穿过皮肤的 )neurostimulation device“, claiming it has been tested in a number of single-blind and double-blind placebo-controlled studies on over 3 500 users without “significant
26、“ side effects. Tyler adds that the technology behind Thync “is very similar to the technology used to treat pain via electrical muscle stimulation“. Early reviews have been mixed. TechCrunchs Kyle Russell noted experiencing tingling sensations around his temples and forehead, and found the device s
27、o effective when testing it out, that he experienced difficulty constructing a coherent sentence when trying to speak to onlooking Thync staff. Buzzfeeds reviewer claimed the device caused her forehead to throb and ache when cranked up to 50%. For now, the product is only available in two modes: cal
28、ming and energizing. However Thync designers are working on other, newer technologies which will be ready for release next year and while the headset is currently only available in the US currently, Tyler confirmed that expanding the Thync brand to Europe is on the companys radar. 52 According to th
29、e passage, the Thync package_. （ A） is now only available in North America （ B） can only work together with an iPhone （ C） possesses much better tone quality than most headsets （ D） is developed with the help of Apple technicians 53 What is the working principle of the Thync package? （ A） The skin o
30、n the forehead and neck is very sensitive to stimulation. （ B） Peoples brain activity can be monitored. （ C） Tiny pulses of electricity can make nerve endings work. （ D） Remain calm for a period of time can make people energetic. 54 Who are the target customers of the Thync package? （ A） People who
31、suffer from depression. （ B） Healthy adults who want more energy. （ C） Enthusiasts for modern technology. （ D） People who have psychological problems. 55 What does Emiliana Simon-Thomas worry about concerning the Thync package? （ A） It may not be as effective as the company says. （ B） It is possible
32、 that the product may have some unknown effects. （ C） Users might feel the electricity pulses uncomfortable. （ D） The electric shock can be so high that it may burn peoples skin. 56 What can be inferred from the reviews of the people who tested the device? （ A） The users testing the device took grea
33、t risks. （ B） It does better in energizing than calming. （ C） The device may cause bad effect on peoples language capability. （ D） There is still much to improve about the device. 二、 Part Translation 57 北京的胡同大多形成于 13世纪的元朝，至今已有几百年的历史。北京胡同的走向多为正东正西，宽度一般不超过九米。胡同文化是一种封闭的文化。住在胡同里的居民安土重迁，不大愿意搬家。有在一个胡同里一住几
34、十年的，甚至有住了几辈子的。胡同里的房屋大多很旧了，旧房 檩 (purlin)，断砖墙。下雨天常是外面大下，屋里小下。一到 下大雨，总可以听到房塌的声音，那是胡同里的房子。但人们舍不得 “挪窝儿 ”，因为 “破家值万贯 ”。 大学英语六级（ 2013年 12月考试改革适用）模拟试卷 219答案与解析 一、 Part I Writing 1 【正确答案】 The Impracticability of Online Dating The picture depicts a scene where a woman is surprised to find out that her date is
35、a match, but the match is innocent as they met on Match. com. This is an exaggeration, but people often find that their online dates turn out to be a totally different person when they meet in reality. However many people still believe in online dating. As for me, I dont think it feasible. First of
36、all, online dating can be deceptive. At the beginning you can only judge a person through his profile. But there is little even no inspection of the authenticity of the profile. One can easily pose as a millionaire, or a celebrity. There are numerous pieces of such news. Secondly, online dating can
37、be dangerous. Some criminals may choose their victims through online dating by pretending to be handsome, kind, or rich. It is difficult to tell them apart from people who are actually looking for a date. All in all, online dating is incredible. We should try other means to find a date and take onli
38、ne dating as a last resort and proceed with caution. Section A 2 【听力原文】 W: Hi, Sid, how are you? M: Im a little bit tired. We didnt go to bed until five oclock in the morning. And I injured my ankle before the show. But I feel better this afternoon.(1-1)How did you like the concert last night? W: I
39、loved it.(1-2)Your singing was great. When are you playing next? M:(2-1)We have our next show here in New York at the Roxie Theater this Thursday. W:(2-2)I would love to go, but I have to stay and work here at the store. M: Well, maybe you can see us next week when we play in Washington. W: Yeah, ma
40、ybe. But Im planning to go to San Francisco on vacation in April, so I may not be able to travel to Washington. M: Really! We were invited to play at the Rock Music Festival in San Francisco in April, but we dont have a way of getting there. Its a long way from New York. W: Well,(3-1)a friend and I
41、are driving across the country in a big van, and we might have room for you and your band. M:(3-2)That would be great! Let me talk to the band members and Ill call you later this week. W: OK. Ill look forward to hearing from you. Do you need help looking for any records in the store today? M: Yeah,(
42、4)I was looking for an album of John Coltrane. Do you have any in stock? W: No, Im sorry, we dont. But we can order one for you. M: Oh, thanks a lot. Ill give you a call later this week. W: Good, see you later. Questions 1 to 4 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 1. What was the man d
43、oing the previous night? 2. Why cant the woman go to the show on Thursday? 3. How will the man go to San Francisco? 4. What is the man looking for in the store? 2 【正确答案】 C 3 【正确答案】 A 4 【正确答案】 C 5 【正确答案】 C 6 【听力原文】 M: Shaking an infant out of anger or frustration can lead to severe brain damage and e
44、ven death.(5-1)A New Jersey company called Bouncing Babies is making it safer than ever to shake your baby. Joining us now is the founder of Bouncing Babies, Kelly Timmons. Hi, Kelly. W: Thanks for having me. M: Kelly,(5-2)tell us about this amazing product youve created. W: Well, its called the Bab
45、y Safe Ball, and it keeps your baby one hundred percent safe, no matter how hard you shake him or her. You know babies sometimes really drive you crazy. M: Yeah, well, it looks like it will make a great baby shower gift. W: Oh, yes, its perfect for first-time mothers, and I also recommend it to dayc
46、are centres or babysitters, anyone whos working with a newborn. M: Right, wonderful! So, show us how it works. W: Well,(6-1)it uses a technology which keeps the baby upright no matter which way you shove or throw it. M:(6-2)So the babys neck wont snap under the weight of its skull being thrown back
47、and forth. W: Thats right, exactly, and on the outside, its got a thick layer of break-resistant material, so you can throw this thing against the stone wall and it wont crack. M: OK, oh, its actually quite light. W: Yes, and its sound-proof, and(7)there are clowns painted on the inside, so while yo
48、ure out there shouting and screaming, its just thinking about clowns. M:(8)You know, Kelly, we have had a volunteers own baby Sam to be used as a demonstrator, so you can show us exactly how the Baby Safe Ball works. W: Ill be glad to. Questions 5 to 8 are based on the conversation you have just hea
49、rd. 5. What are the two speakers talking about? 6. Why is the baby kept upright in the Baby Safe Ball? 7. What does the woman say about the inside of the Baby Safe Ball? 8. What are the two speakers going to do next? 6 【正确答案】 A 7 【正确答案】 C 8 【正确答案】 D 9 【正确答案】 A Section B 10 【听力原文】 Imagine hackers stealing top secret files from a military base. What if they dont need the Internet to pull data out of the facilitys computers? Instead, they can just infect an office printer andwith software alone turn it into a radio
