1、大学英语六级模拟试卷 539（无答案）一、Part I Writing (30 minutes)1 For this party you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled Low-carbon Life, You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below:1现在提倡低能耗、低排放的低碳生活2为什么要提倡低碳生活3我们如何贯彻这一理念Low-carbon Life二、Part II Reading Comprehension (Sk
2、imming 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 passage;N (for NO) if the statement contr
3、adicts the information given in the passage;NG (for NOT GIVEN) if the information is not given in the passage.1 Home Remedies for AnxietyAnxious behavior befalls us all at one time or another, yet it doesnt have to be an ongoing issue. Many stress-relievers exist to bring our nerves back into alignm
4、ent again, so lets take a look at how our nervous system handles anxiety, and how we can use a few home remedies for anxiety to calm down a bit. Stoping the QuiversEveryone experiences anxiety at some point in their lives. Perhaps youre sitting in your doctors waiting room, anticipating the horse-si
5、zed needle and your doctor is waiting for you on the other side of the door. Or maybe youve spent all day cooking, but the look on your mother-in-laws face says your best efforts were wasted. Or maybe you really hate your job. Anxiety can be short- or long-lived, depending on its source. The more lo
6、ng-lasting the anxiety is, the more additional symptoms you will experience.If your anxiety is a reaction to a single, isolated eventthe shot the doctor is about to give you, for example your anxiety level will decrease and your symptoms will disappear after the event. If your anxiety is caused by f
7、riction between you and your mother-in-law, youre likely to experience anxiety for a period of time before and after you see her. In this case, the symptom list may have grown to include diarrhea (腹泻) or constipation (便秘) and irritability.Then theres that job, a source of anxiety that never leaves y
8、ou. You dread getting up in the morning because you have to go to work, dread going to bed at night because when you wake up you have to go to work, dread the weekend because when its over youll have to go to work. When the source of your anxiety is always present, you may also experience the follow
9、ing symptoms: chest pain, over- or under-eating, insomnia (失眠), loss of sex drive.All three situations described above are types of everyday anxiety. But even though such anxiety may be common, its taking its toll on you, physically, mentally, and emotionally. What Causes Anxiety?Essentially, anxiet
10、y is part of the “fight or flight“ mechanism, a carry-over from our ancient ancestors. They were hunters, but they also were the huntedtheir instincts readied them to attack or run from an attack. Anxiety kept them alive, as it caused adrenaline (肾上腺素) to be released into the bloodstream. When that
11、big bear was breathing down our ancestors neck, his adrenaline surged as a warning, causing his liver to release energy-stimulating sugars into his system to ready him for the fight.That warning system is still necessary for todays emergencies. Trouble is that we experience the manifestations of the
12、 “fight or flight“ mechanism even when its not really appropriate to our modern stressors. You could run from your job or your doctor, and you could physically fight your mother-in-law, but the results would not be as helpful for you as they were when that ancestor outran a lion or knocked out a bea
13、r!Certainly, your mother-in-laws visit may not be pleasant, but its not life-threatening either. You may feel your muscles knot up at the very mention of her name, but that, in itself, isnt a problemthe problem is the bodys response to such stress. When anxiety is severe or prolonged, the powerful “
14、fight or flight“ chemicals can damage your bodys organs. Eventually, anxiety can cause a full-fledged illness, such as headaches and high blood pressure.While stress is most often at the root of anxiety symptoms, they can be caused by physical problems as well. If your anxiety symptoms are persisten
15、t, get checked out by your doctor so that you can rule out the following:Hyperthyroidism, which may produce symptoms that resemble those of anxietyHeart disorders, which can cause rapid heartbeat, often associated with anxietyCaffeine, which can produce nervous symptoms even in moderate amountsPreme
16、nstrual syndrome (PMS)Diet pillsAnemiaDiabetesHypoglycemiaSo now that you know what anxiety can do, its time to learn what you can do to control it. Mild anxiety can be treated successfully at home with a little calming music, a little quiet time, and some soothing remedies from the kitchen. Remedy
17、Treatments for AnxietyWhile a certain amount of anxiety will creep into everyones life, there are some easy home remedies you can employ to help your body relax. Remedies From the CupboardAlmonds (杏仁). Soak 10 raw almonds overnight in water to soften, and then peel off the skins. Put almonds in blen
18、der with 1 cup of warm milk, a pinch of ginger, and a pinch of nutmeg. Drink at night to help you relax before going to bed.Baking soda. Add 1/3 cup of baking soda and 1/3 cup of ginger to a nice warm bath. Soak in the tub for 15 minutes to relieve tension and anxiety.Oil. Sesame oil is great, but s
19、unflower, coconut, or corn oil will work, too. For a wonderful, anxiety-busting massage, heat 6 ounces oil until warm, not hot. Rub over entire body, including your scalp and the bottoms of your feet. A small rolling pin feels marvelous! Use the oil as a massage before the morning bath to calm you d
20、own for the days activities. If anxiety is keeping you awake, try using it before you go to bed, too. Remedies From the RefrigeratorCelery. Eat 2 cups of celery, onions, or a mixture of the two, raw or cooked, with your meals for a week or two. Both vegetables contain large amounts of potassium and
21、folic acid, deficiencies of which can cause nervousness.Orange. The aroma of an orange is known to reduce anxiety. All you have to do to get the benefits is peel an orange and inhale. You can also drop the peel into a small pan or potpourri burner. Cover with water and simmer. When heated, the orang
22、e peel will release its fragrant and calming oil.Orange juice. For a racing heart rate associated with anxiety, stir a teaspoon of honey and a pinch of nutmeg into 1 cup of orange juice and drink. Do RememberKeep a diary to track and then eliminate events that might trigger anxiety. Also make note o
23、f foods, as some of the things you eat may be responsible for the symptoms.Indulge in noncompetitive exercising, such as walking, bicycling or swimming. Its good for you, both physically and emotionally.Meditate, pray, or indulge in a mental flight of fantasy. Do whatever it takes to give your mind
24、a break.Breathe in, breathe out. Slowly, deeply. This is relaxing.Chat with a friend, a psychotherapist, a clergyman. Talking about your anxiety can relieve it.Make a mental list and check it twice. It doesnt matter whats on the list. This is simply an exercise in repetitive thinking that can distra
25、ct you from whats causing the anxiety.2 The first paragraph indicates that_.（A）anxiety always lasts for a long time（B） anxiety always happens to most people（C） few of us catch anxiety in our life（D）anxiety happens suddenly and disappears quickly3 Which of the following symptoms may we experience if
26、our anxiety lasts for a period of time?（A）Chest pain.（B） Insomnia.（C） Diarrhea.（D）Over-eating.4 What kind of anxiety will the job cause us?（A）Short-lasting.（B） Endless.（C） Occasional.（D）Emergent.5 What does the author mean by saying “anxiety is part of the fight or flight mechanism“?（A）Anxiety is an
27、 organ of our body or part of our body.（B） Anxiety is a warning for us to fight or escape from danger.（C） Anxiety keeps people alive when in danger.（D）Anxiety is a carry-over from our ancient ancestors.6 The basic symptom of anxiety is_.（A）heart disorders（B） stress（C） anemia（D）insomnia7 A little cal
28、ming music and a little quiet time can cure_.（A）hypoglycemia（B） anemia（C） mild anxiety（D）diabetes8 Which of the following can help us sleep better?（A）Orange and baking soda.（B） Onion and celery.（C） Almonds and sesame oil.（D）Oil and baking soda.9 Having a bath in the water that is mixed with baking s
29、oda can help to_.10 The aroma of an orange is famous for_.11 Such sports as walking, bicycling or swimming are called_.Section ADirections: 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 w
30、as 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 will go out with the man next time.（B） Night scene in San Francisco
31、is beyond her expectations.（C） She likes the night scene except for some problems.（D）She doesnt like the city for the dull night scene.（A）Ask for a sick leave.（B） Keep on working as before.（C） Give the bag to the woman.（D）Send gifts to his colleagues.（A）The tickets for the show tonight.（B） Tickets o
32、f front seats for tomorrow.（C） Tickets of back row for today.（D）Tickets in the middle section for tomorrow.（A）He prefers working to relaxing in Florida.（B） He has just three days to sign up for the seminar.（C） The womans idea sounds good.（D）The woman should host the seminar.（A）In a professors office
33、.（B） In an account class.（C） In a trading market.（D）In an office.（A）Send another catalog to the man.（B） Tell the man her name and address.（C） Leave her phone number for the man.（D）Receive an old catalog from the man.（A）Some concessions in the negotiation.（B） A delayed negotiation.（C） The schedules f
34、or a new plan.（D）A business contract.（A）The womans choice is wise.（B） It is not easy to go to an unusual site.（C） Guidebook should be updated.（D）They should choose the popular sites.（A）The womans transfer to another department.（B） The mans transfer to another college.（C） The womans optional courses
35、for next semester.（D）The mans grades of this semester.（A）Because he prefers to go out of the state.（B） Because he needs to gain more credits.（C） Because he wants to be an associate professor.（D）Because he wants to get the Bachelors degree.（A）Ask his professor to write a recommendation letter.（B） Pro
36、vide the school his scores.（C） Build strong self-confidence.（D）Take a psychology class.（A）The building with log shape.（B） The traditional log cabin.（C） The senior homes with logs.（D）The blocking beams and walls.（A）In the river valley of European.（B） Along the Delaware river valley.（C） Along the moun
37、tain of America.（D）In a European county.（A）The shape of log homes was suitable for them.（B） They had easy access to logs in that area.（C） They wanted to change the European traditions.（D）The way of building the log house was not complex.（A）Look at the slides of the modern log houses.（B） See some pic
38、tures of the mountain retreats.（C） Listen to the presentation of the New Yorkers.（D）Take a trip to the Delaware river valley.Section BDirections: 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 spok
39、en only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D.（A）It does not wake you up.（B） It stimulates your nerves.（C） It supplies nutrition for brain.（D）It makes you more tired.（A）Have coffee after breakfast.（B） Give up the habit of drinking
40、 in the morning.（C） Abstain from caffeine completely.（D）Be alert about the risk of being paralyzed.（A）It shows great variance in levels of alertness among volunteers.（B） It proves that coffee improves memory and attentiveness.（C） It suggests that caffeine only brings drinkers back up to normal.（D）It
41、 indicates that coffee drinking is addictive.（A）To encourage bicycling in and around central London.（B） To make full use of the docking stations in London.（C） To build an environmentally friendly city.（D）To solve the problem of traffic congestion.（A）No fee is charged to participate in the scheme.（B）
42、 No registration is needed to get a key.（C） Fee is charged according to the length of time.（D）It is launched by the Premier of Britain.（A）Ask users to sign up for the scheme.（B） Have more docking stations in place.（C） Lower the price it costs to hire the bicycles.（D）Give up charges as a gesture of g
43、oodwill.（A）The workers on the platforms were replaced by machines.（B） It became the first completely automatic railway in the world.（C） A completely automatic line was added to its network.（D）Its trains were all controlled by the computer.（A）Platform worker.（B） The command spot.（C） A computer.（D）A m
44、achine.（A）To drive the train after it is started automatically.（B） To start the train and to drive it when necessary.（C） To take care of the passengers on the train.（D）To send commanding signals to the command spot.（A）There will be danger of accidents on the line.（B） The train will run off the rails
45、.（C） Their speeds will be automatically fixed by the computers.（D）The train will keep a safe distance from each other.Section CDirections: 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 pas
46、sage is read for the second 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
47、 write down the 36 For years the advice has been clear: Eating five portions a day of fruit and vegetables is the key to a healthy life. But five may no longer be enough. A study has found that to get【B1】_defense against heart disease, you need to eat at least eight daily【B2】_ of fresh food. The Gov
48、ernments five-a-day advice has its【 B3】_in World Health Organization guidelines to include 14 ounces of vegetables in a daily diet. But there have been doubts over whether eating more than this level of fruit and vegetable meant even greater health【B4】_. Now the new study suggests every extra portio
49、n provides added protection.【B5 】_, those in the highest categoryeating eight or more a day have a 22【B6 】_lower chance of dying from heart disease than those who【B7】_three portions, the UK average. A “portion“【B8】_just under three ounces, equal to a small banana, a medium apple or a small carrot.【B9】_Dr. Francesca Crowe of Oxford University is working on the project. She said that although ischaemic (缺血性的 ) heart disease(IHD)the most
