1、大学英语六级模拟试卷 577（无答案）一、Part I Writing (30 minutes)1 For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled Dishonesty in Job Hunting. You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below.1社会上出现了不少伪造学历等就业不诚信现象2产生这种现象的原因3可能带来的危害Dishonesty in Job Hunting二、Part II Readi
2、ng 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 the passage;N (for NO) if
3、 the statement contradicts the information given in the passage;NG (for NOT GIVEN) if the information is not given in the passage.1 Burning Calories,but Not a Hole in Your WalletMs. Alba, a 38-year-old jewelry maker, and her husband, Rennie,42, recently gave up their fancy membership at a Park Slope
4、 gym. Instead,the couple and their two daughters,Coco,9,and Cori,5,plan to join the local Y. M. C. A. .where their membership will include access to a new sports center at the Park Slope Armory.The combined membership offers quite a bit more than their current gym, including a pool, exercise classes
5、 of all kinds (and for all ages) , fitness equipment,child care,family yoga,art classes and an inexpensive day camp for the girls during school vacations. The cost? Membership for all four Albas will cost the same each month as the couple paid for the adults-only gym.And Ms. Alba plans to sign up th
6、e day after Christmas, when the Y. M. C. A. will offer a discount for new members. “ Were getting so much more, and it doesnt change whats coming out of our pocket every month,“ said Ms. Alba.As the nations economic crisis drags on,many people are rethinking their investments in pricey gym membershi
7、ps and home exercise equipment. After all,the average health club membership is $ 750 annually, including sign-up fees and monthly dues. A treadmill (跑步机) for home use can cost upward of $ 1,000.Many fitness fans are finding that less expensive alternatives can be just as refreshing. “These days peo
8、ple realize you can burn the same number of calories for a lot less money,“ said Beth Kobliner.personal finance expert and the author of Get a Financial Life. She added,“ All kinds of programs have popped up post-recession that offer lower-cost ways to exercise. “From exercisers who have gone low-te
9、ch,here is some help for both your wallet and waistline.No frills (只提供基本服务)The Y. M. C. A. isnt the only affordable gym option. Often other community organizations, like schools,neighborhood clubs,temples and churches offer workout facilities and sports activities for less money. In many neighborhoo
10、ds, no-frills (不提供不必要服务的) gyms provide fewer equipment choicesbut at daily,weekly or monthly rates,instead of yearly memberships,so you are not paying for gym time that is not being used.Students or an alumni of a nearby university or community college can often use its facilities at no cost or for
11、as little as $ 20 a month. (Students also are often eligible for discounts at Y. M. C. A. s and other community centers,too. )Check out the hotels and motels, too. Many allow neighbors to use the fitness room and pool for a small daily or weekly fee. These arrangements may be left to the individual
12、managers decision,so it pays to make a phone call or two to see what might be available and to negotiate price.Group effortsStudies show that when people work out together, they are far more likely to stick with it, said Cedric Bryant,chief science officer at the American Council on Exercise. Walkin
13、g,running and cycling groups are usually free and provide a great way to socialize and stay motivated.To find an exercise group, do an Internet search for the type of club you want to join, along with your city or ZIP code, or check the bulletin boards at your local sporting goods, running and bike
14、shops for groups in your area. Some websites will list all sorts of group fitness activities by city or ZIP code.Runners can check the Road Runners Club of America for clubs in their area. If bad weather is common in your region,visit the local mall and check bulletin boards and information booths f
15、or organized mall-walking groups.Cant find anything organized near you? Start a group. Vicky Finney ,45,of Brooklyn,plans to start a power-walking group for mothers in her neighborhood after the holidays for those wanting to walk around Prospect Park after taking the children to school. “ It takes 5
16、0 minutes to walk around the whole park, and its completely enjoyable,“ she said. “ Way better than dragging yourself to the gym and staring at a bare wall while you walk a treadmill. “Yoga,perhaps?Yoga studios have been just about every corner of the country. Among its other virtues,yoga can be a r
17、emarkably cost-effective form of exerciseno special equipment is required, save for perhaps a mat, and you can do it on your own practically anywhere.In most studios,you pay for each class,usually between $ 10 and $ 20. But many yoga studios offer community classes for as little as$5or$6asa way of r
18、eaching out to new clients and giving new teachers more experience.In addition, donation-based yoga studios are becoming popular. At Yoga for the people, which has locations in New York,San Francisco and Berkeley,Calif. ,a donation of $ 10 a class is suggested,but you can put whatever you can afford
19、 in the box.Home schoolingFor a few dollars, or at no cost, you can find DVD or online instruction on just about any type of exercise for use at home, said Dr. Bryant of the council on exercise. All you need is motivation and enough strength to move the coffee table away from the television or compu
20、ter.Exercise DVDs may be inexpensive, but before purchasing one, think about what your goals are weight loss? Strength training? Stress relief? and what type of instruction will work best for you. You can find more detailed advice on picking an exercise DVD at some websites. Consider borrowing DVDs
21、from your local library or renting them before you buy one.For intense strength training, go online and check out a favorite of workout bloggers. The free program promises to enable you to do 100 push-ups in six weeks time. The site offers similar programs for achieving 200 sit-ups and 200 squats.Fo
22、r free instruction on exercises for just about every part of the body, visit the online exercise library at the American Council of Exercise. Some websites are also full of free exercise and aerobic (有氧运动的) videos that can be done at home.Home exercise equipment,if you decide to use it,need not be b
23、ig and expensive. An exercise ball, jump rope,set of hand weights,resistance bands can all enhance your home workout,and can cost less than $ 25 each.Gym discountsIf none of these alternatives sounds appealing and you still want to join a health club, at the least look for discounts,which are often
24、plentiful this time of year. Crunch Fitness,in New York,for instance,is offering $ 150 off the enrollment fee and $ 10 off monthly dues for those joining before the end of the year.Always read health club membership contracts carefully, checking for any limitations in your agreement (not being able
25、to use all locations, for example) and a cancellation policy that allows you to stop paying if you move or are injured.Dont succumb to(屈服于 )pressure to sign up on the spot. Instead,go home,reread the contract, because you should think about whether you really want to spend all that money when there
26、are so many low-cost alternatives out there.2 Why did Ms. Alba prefer a combined membership?（A）Because children are included in a combined membership.（B） Because a great discount is offered for a combined membership.（C） Because more are provided than her current membership.（D）Because a combined memb
27、ership will last longer.3 Ms. Alba decides to start her membership at the Y. M. C. A. after Christmas because of_.（A）a discount（B） a Christmas gift（C） no membership fee（D）economic crisis4 According to Beth Kobliner, what kind of exercise programs appeared suddenly after the recession?（A）Exercise pro
28、grams that are more exciting.（B） Exercise programs that are more invigorating.（C） Exercise programs that consume less time.（D）Exercise programs that cost less money.5 What should people do if they want to use workout facilities at a hotel in the neighborhood?（A）Apply for a membership.（B） Call for in
29、formation.（C） Check in the hotel.（D）Pay for it.6 According to Cedric Bryant, it is highly probable that people stick to an exercise when they（A）join a group（B） go to a gym（C） apply for a membership（D）buy home exercise equipment7 If the weather is not favorable for outdoor exercise in your area,you c
30、an_.（A）go shopping（B） start a group（C） surf the Net（D）go mall-walking8 The greatest advantage of yoga is that_.（A）it costs little money（B） it is everywhere in the country（C） free class is offered（D）donation-based yoga studios are available9 Dr. Bryant said DVD or online instruction at little or no c
31、ost is easy to find to introduce you any kind of_.10 Home exercise equipment, like an exercise ball, jump rope, set of hand weights, can improve_.11 When you want to join a club, youd better go home and reread the contract instead of_.Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conve
32、rsations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what 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 an
33、d D, and decide which is the best answer.（A）He thought the womans birthday was next week.（B） The restaurant closes early during the week.（C） The woman should reserve a table in advance.（D）He wont be able to go with the woman.（A）She needs another haircut soon.（B） She thinks it worthwhile to try Sante
34、rbales.（C） She knows a less expensive place for a haircut.（D）She would like to make an appointment for the man.（A）The woman doesnt want to cook tonight.（B） The woman wants to have a picnic.（C） The woman has a poor memory.（D）The woman likes Mexican food.（A）Everyone had fun at Johns party.（B） The woma
35、n didnt enjoy Johns parties at all.（C） John has bought a warm house recently.（D）The woman is glad to be invited to Johns party.（A）She lacks confidence about the competition.（B） She is not interested in computer programming.（C） She has never signed up for any competition before.（D）She is sure to win
36、the programming contest.（A）The man has an enormous amount of work to do.（B） The man has made plans for his vacation.（C） The man will take work with him on his vacation.（D）Vacation doesnt interest the man as it does to others.（A）Wrapping a parcel to be mailed.（B） Getting furniture ready for his move.
37、（C） Buying meat from a butcher.（D）Getting clothes ready before going to the cleaners.（A）He wants to keep informed while hes absent.（B） The details of the report havent been checked yet.（C） He has just come back to work.（D）He has to be away longer than expected.（A）She doesnt know how to use the searc
38、h engine.（B） The computer doesnt work after she types into the keywords.（C） The books have been borrowed by someone else.（D）The library does not have the books she wants.（A）It provides information about journals on the shelves.（B） The articles in the database are not open to students.（C） It only pro
39、vides the abstracts of the articles.（D）It contains a large number of e-journals.（A）Consult her subject librarian.（B） Come to borrow the books later.（C） Talk to the one who has borrowed the books.（D）Ask her professor for more instruction.（A）It is a theatre which Brian loves very much.（B） It is a play
40、 which has won Brian great success.（C） It is a city which gives Brian many good memories.（D）It is a comedian with whom Brian often performs.（A）His parents encouraged him to do it.（B） He was determined to do it since he was a child.（C） He wants to become a comedian because he is a good singer.（D）His
41、bad performance at school is one of the reasons.（A）People dont like comedies now.（B） He is not confident about his performance.（C） He can earn money by doing comedies.（D）He is not as good as a lot of famous comedians.（A）He disagrees with a comment someone made early in his career.（B） He no longer fe
42、els nervous because he is more experienced.（C） He becomes more relaxed and doesnt get nervous now.（D）He still gets nervous because he wants to do well before the audience.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. B
43、oth the passage and 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）There is little profit margin.（B） It is risky and hard to practice.（C） Many people are unfamiliar with it.（D）The market is unpredictabl
44、e.（A）The managed-payout fund is no better than traditional ones.（B） New plans of some investment management firms are discouraging.（C） The profit of small investment cant sustain a decent retiring life.（D）Living on investments in retirements is harder than saving money.（A）It practiced to live by ret
45、irement savings.（B） It saved an extra management fee.（C） It enhanced the understanding of funds.（D）It taught knowledge of investments.（A）Women think about food more frequently than men.（B） Men are less obsessed with food than women.（C） Women tend to do other things while eating.（D）Men are distracted
46、 more often when they eat.（A）Men were always able to control their desires for favorite foods.（B） Women couldnt control their emotion for favorite foods.（C） Men had less activity in emotional regulation or motivation.（D）Women were less prone to connect food with emotion.（A）Men tend to do more exerci
47、se.（B） Men can resist their favorite foods.（C） Men are less likely to overeat.（D）Men can digest food faster.（A）They are shorter than people usually imagine.（B） They are not orange as people usually think.（C） They are much longer than general carrots.（D）They may have different taste.（A）Cool days and
48、warm nights.（B） High humidity.（C） Moderate weather.（D）Medium soil temperature.（A）By the color.（B） By the size.（C） By the taste.（D）By the shape.（A）They should be irrigated with warm water.（B） They cannot be harvested until the coming spring.（C） They should be grown within a greenroom.（D）They cannot b
49、e grown in freezing ground.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 passage 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
