1、大学英语六级（ 2013年 12月考试改革适用）模拟试卷 35及答案与解析 一、 Part I Writing 1 For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the topic of TV Dating. You should write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words according to the outline given below in Chinese. Write your essay on Answer Sheet 1. 1近
2、来电视相亲节目很流行； 2有人反对，有人支持； 3你的观点。 Section A （ 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 student
3、s a final exam. （ A） The kitchen is too big. （ 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. （
4、 D） Because she left her umbrella in the 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
5、 long one. （ B） He hopes to write a paper. （ 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 proble
6、ms again. （ C） She could help him with the problems. （ D） He should be finished with the problems by three. （ A） Reading an article about endangered animals. （ B） Preparing for his papers. （ C） Raising funds for saving the endangered animals. （ D） Choosing which animal to save. （ A） She doesnt know
7、what to read. （ B） She has to do some research on biology or economics. （ C） She has to finish two papers that are due on the same day. （ D） She cant believe she can finish the two papers. （ A） Because its hard to classify all of the varieties of animals. （ B） Because their methods of biological res
8、earch are inadequate. （ C） Because they have difficulties in getting enough funding for saving the animals. （ D） Because they are unwilling to make efforts to save every endangered species. （ A） At the supermarket just around the corner where the man lives. （ B） At the supermarket just around the co
9、rner where she lives. （ C） At the local shops nearby. （ D） In the town. （ A） At the supermarket just around the corner where he lives. （ B） At the supermarket just around the corner where the woman lives. （ C） At the local shops nearby. （ D） In the town. （ A） The supermarket is convenient. （ B） The
10、supermarket is huge and he can find everything he needs. （ C） The goods in the supermarket are much cheaper. （ D） The supermarket is near his home. （ A） There are too many people in the small corner shop. （ B） They are always friendly to customers and ready to help. （ C） They always shout at the cus
11、tomers. （ D） They like to chat with the customers. 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 a qualified student. （ D） Having lots of money. （ A） Two days later. （ B） In a
12、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） Because there is no gate. （ D） Because it never closes. （ A） Taking the air.
13、（ 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 improve ship design and sailing methods. （ C） To study astronomy and mathematics.
14、（ 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 explore the coastline of Portugal. （ D） To design vessels that could carry larger
15、 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 different ways to meet different needs. The【 B1】_form of business is called an individu
16、al 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 needed to decide how much of the partnership each person controls. There are limi
17、ted【 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 business. A husband and wife can form a business partnership. Partnership can en
18、d 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. Investors who buy stock can trade their shares or keep them as long as the company is
19、 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 paid for their stock. But shareholders are not【 B8】 _for the debts of the corporat
20、ion. 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 hold【 B9】 _in the corporation. Corporations can have a few major shareholders. O
21、r 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-profit groups that are also organized as corporations. 27 【 B1】 28 【 B2】 29 【 B3】
22、30 【 B4】 31 【 B5】 32 【 B6】 33 【 B7】 34 【 B8】 35 【 B9】 36 【 B10】 Section A 36 In a family where the roles of men and women are not sharply【 C1】 _and where many household tasks are shared to a greater or lesser extent, notions of male superiority are hard to maintain. The pattern of sharing in tasks a
23、nd in【 C2】_makes for equality, and this in turn leads to further sharing. In such a home, the growing boy and girl learn to accept that equality more easily than did their parents and to prepare more fully for participation in a world【 C3】 _by cooperation rather than by the “battle of the sexes“. If
24、 the process goes too far and mans role is regarded as【 C4】 _important and that has happened in some cases we are as badly off as before, only in reverse. It is time to【 C5】 _the role of the man in the American family. We are getting a little tired of “Momism“ but we dont want to exchange it for a “
25、Neo-Popism“. What we need,【 C6】 _, is there cognition that bringing up children involves a partnership of equals. There are signs that psychologists, social workers, and【 C7】_on the family are becoming more aware of the part men play and that they have decided that women should not receive all the c
26、redit nor all the blame. We have almost【 C8】 _up saying that a womans place is in the home and to insist that he does have a place in it, nor is that place irrelevant to the healthy development of the child. The family is a【 C9】 _enterprise for which it is difficult to lay down rules, because each f
27、amily needs to work out its own ways for solving its own problems. Excessive authoritarianism has unhappy consequences, whether it wears skirts or trousers, and the ideal of equal rights and equal responsibilities is【 C10】 _not only with a healthy democracy, but also with a healthy family. A)less B)
28、male C)cooperative D)reassess E)encourage F)given G)decisions H)connected I)rather J)corporation K)separated L)more M)specialists N)though O)characterized 37 【 C1】 38 【 C2】 39 【 C3】 40 【 C4】 41 【 C5】 42 【 C6】 43 【 C7】 44 【 C8】 45 【 C9】 46 【 C10】 Section B 46 The Health Benefits of Drinking Water Is
29、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 oxygen and nutrients. In fact, nearly every syst
30、em 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. However, in those days, there were few choices of
31、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 the number of different bottled waters availabl
32、e, 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 drinking water filtration system? DAs we have learn
33、ed 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 the right size and filter combination for you
34、r 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 dollars, that cost is often less than $100 each
35、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 another $100 or so to the annual costs of operati
36、ng 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 gallon, bottled or delivered water costs an avera
37、ge 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 drinking water understand that it is more exp
38、ensive, 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, few bottled waters come from natural springs,
39、 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 water is regulated by the Food and Drug Admi
40、nistration(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 good as tap water, not better. JIn addition,
41、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 waters are not any healthier than filtered wate
42、r, 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 contamination in the form of chemicals, bacteria, an
43、d 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 you water comes from a municipal source, the
44、 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 yourself, but naturally the results may not be a
45、s 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 municipal source or “community water system“, w
46、hich 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 bottled drinking water and can tell you the or
47、igin 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 investment for a home drinking water filtration sys
48、tem 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 earned money for bottled drinking water that may,
49、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, bottled 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 N
