1、大学英语六级模拟试卷 786（无答案）一、Part I Writing (30 minutes)1 Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled The Prospect of Electronic Books. You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below:1. 有些人认为随着电脑技术的发展，电子书籍将取代现在的纸制书本。2有些人认为书本的位置是不可替代的。3我的看法是The
2、 Prospect of Electronic Books 二、Part II Reading 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 i
3、nformation given in the passage;N (for NO) if the statement contradicts the information given in the passage;NG (for NOT GIVEN) if the information is not given in the passage.1 Will the World Remember Disney or Plato?Significant Worldwide Influence of American CultureLONDON-Down in the mall, between
4、 the fast-food joint and the bagel shop, a group of young people huddles in a flurry of baggy combat pants, skateboards, and slang. They size up a woman teetering past wearing DKNY, carrying Time magazine in one hand and a latte in the other. She brushes past a guy in a Yankees baseball cap who is t
5、alking on his Motorola cellphone about the Martin Scorsese film he saw last night. Its a standard American scene-only this isnt America, its Britain. U.S. culture is so pervasive that the scene could be played out in any one of dozens of cities.As a global superpower, America exports its culture on
6、an unprecedented scale. From music to media, film to fast food, language to literature and sport, the American idea is spreading inexorably (不可阻挡地 ), not unlike the influence of empires that preceded it. The difference is that todays technology flings culture to every corner of the globe with blindi
7、ng speed. If it took two millenniums for Platos “Republic“ to reach North America, the latest hit from Justin Timberlake can be found in Greek (and Japanese) stores within days. Sometimes, U.S. ideals get transmitted-such as individual rights, freedom of speech, and respect for women-and local cultu
8、res are enriched. At other times, materialism or worse becomes the message and local traditions get crushed.“The U.S. has become the most powerful, significant world force in terms of cultural imperialism and expansion,“ says Ian Ralston, American studies director at Liverpool John Moores University
9、. “The areas that particularly spring to mind are Hollywood, popular music, and even literature.“But what some call “McDomination“ has created a backlash (强烈反应) in certain cultures. And its not clear whether fast food, Disney, or rock n roll will change the world the way Homer or Shakespeare has.Hol
10、lywood rules the global movie market, with up to 90 percent of audiences in some European countries. Even in Africa, two of three films shown are American. Few countries have yet to be touched by McDonalds and Coca-Cola. Starbucks recently opened up a new front in South America, and everyones got a
11、Hard Rock Calf T-shirt from somewhere exotic.West Indian sports enthusiasts increasingly watch basketball, not cricket. Baseball has long since taken root in Asia and Cuba. And Chinese young people are becoming more captivated by American football and basketball, some even printing the names of NBA
12、stars on their school sweatsuits. American English is the language of choice for would-be pop stars in Europe, software programmers in India, and Internet surfers everywhere.Americas preeminence is hardly surprising. Superpowers have throughout the ages sought to perpetuate their way of life: from t
13、he philosophy and mythology of the ancient Greeks to the law and language of the Romans; from the art and architecture of the Tang Dynasty and Renaissance. Italy to the sports and systems of government of the British.“Most empires think their own point of view is the only correct point of view,“ say
14、s Robert Young, an expert in postcolonial cultural theory at Oxford University. “Its the certainty they get because of the power they have, and they expect to impose it on everyone else.“ Threats of American Cultural DominationDetractors of cultural imperialism argue, however, that cultural dominati
15、on poses a totalitarian threat to diversity. In the American case, “McDomination“ poses several dangers.First, local industries are truly at risk of extinction because of U.S. oligopolies(寡头卖主垄断), such as Hollywood. For instance in 2000, the European Union handed out one billion euros to subsidise (
16、资助) Europes film industry. Even the relatively successful British movie industry has no control over distribution, which is almost entirely in the hands of the Hollywood majors.Second, political cultures are being transformed by the personality-driven American model in countries as far-reaching as J
17、apan and the Philippines.Finally, U.S. domination of technologies such as the Internet and satellite TV means that, increasingly, America monopolizes the view people get of the world. According to a recent report for the U.N. Conference on Trade and Development, 13 of the top 14 Internet firms are A
18、merican. No. 14 is British. “You have to know English if you want to use the Internet,“ says Andre Kaspi, a professor at the Sorbonne in Paris.A main problem is that culture is no longer a protected species, but subject to the inexorable drive for free trade, says Joost Smiers, a political science p
19、rofessor at the Utrecht School of the Arts. This means that it is increasingly difficult for countries to protect their own industries. France tries to do so with subsidies, while South Korea has tried quotas. Such “protectionist“ tactics meet with considerable U.S. muscle, Dr. Smiers says. “America
20、s aggressive cultural policy. hinders national states from regulating their own cultural markets,“ he says. “We should take culture out of the WTO.“Resistance to American Cultural InfluenceA backlash is being felt in certain places. In Japan, locals have taken U.S. ideas like hip-hop and fast food,
21、and given them a Japanese twist, says Dominic A1-Badri, editor of Kansai Time Out.In Germany, there is still strong resistance to aspects of U.S. pop culture, though there is an appetite for its intellectual culture, says Gary Smith, director of the American Academy in BedimIn France, resistance is
22、growing partly because of frustrations over the Iraq war-but partly because Americanization is already so advanced in the country, says Mr. Kaspi. France has repeatedly tried to mandate the use of French language in official capacities to check the advance of English. “But most of the time, the law
23、is impossible to apply, because if you want to be understood around the world you have to speak English,“ Kaspi says.In the Philippines, even the best U.S. ideals have caused complications.“The pervasive American influence has saddled us with two legacies,“ notes respected local commentator Antonio
24、C. Abaya. “American-style elections, which require the commitment of massive financial resources, which have to be recouped (偿还) and rolled over many times, which is the main source of corruption in government; and American-style free press in which media feel free to attack and criticize everything
25、 that the government does or says, which adds to disunity and loss of confidence in government.“Meanwhile, for all the strength of the U.S. movie industry, sometimes a foreign film resonates more with a local audience than a Hollywood production-and outperforms it. For instance, Japans “Spirited Awa
26、y“ (2001) remains the top-grossing film in that country, surpassing global Hollywood hits like “Titanic“.In addition, British TV has influenced and served up competition to U.S. shows, spawning such hits as “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?“, “The Weakest Link“, and “American Idol“. 4,000 Years from N
27、owSo how much good does American culture bring to the world? And how long will it last? Ian Ralston cautions against sweeping dismissals of U.S. pop culture. British television may be saturated (充满) with American sitcoms and movies, but while some are poor, others are quite good, he says. “British c
28、ulture has always been enriched by foreign influences. In some ways American culture and media have added to that enrichment.“ Others note that it is not all one-way traffic. America may feast largely on a diet of homegrown culture, but it imports modestly as well: soccer, international cuisine, Ita
29、lian fashion, and, increasingly, British television.As to the question of durability, some experts believe U.S. domination of communication channels makes it inevitable that its messages will become far more entrenched than those of previous empires. “The main difference now in favor of American cul
30、ture is the importance of technology-telephone, Internet, films, all that did not exist in ancient Greece,“ Kaspi says. “American influence is growing. Its so easy to get access to U.S. culture; there are no barriers.“ “Disney is known worldwide now,“ he adds. “Plato is more and more unknown, even i
31、n Greece.“But not everyone thinks American culture will stand the test of time. “It remains to be seen whether the Monkees and Bee Gees are as durable as Plato,“ says Professor Young, with a dab of irony. “Lets have another look in 4,000 years time.“2 As a superpower, America spreads its culture to
32、nearly every corner of the world. （A）Y（B） N（C） NG3 Fast food, Disney, and pop music will change the world in the same way as Plato and Shakespeare have. （A）Y（B） N（C） NG4 When the American model goes into other countries, people always welcome the changes. （A）Y（B） N（C） NG5 American culture and media,
33、 in some Ways, have helped to enrich German culture. （A）Y（B） N（C） NG6 Detractors of cultural imperialism think that cultural domination endangers _. 7 A main problem with culture is that it is subject to free trade and is no longer a _. 8 The growing resistance to American culture in France results
34、from the frustrations over Iraq war and _. 9 America also borrows culture from other countries therefore its influence is not a _ traffic. 10 The key that U.S. holds to spread its culture across the world is its domination of _. 11 Not all people think American culture will be durable enough to meet
35、 _. 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 was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a paus
36、e. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A, B, C and D, and decide which is the best answer.（A）Telephone registration is much easier.（B） Nothing can help registration difficulties.（C） Telephone registration may give him a lot of trouble.（D）Telephone registration is not as bad as wh
37、at people think.（A）She has no problems at all.（B） She hasnt had any major problems.（C） She would rather not discuss her problem now.（D）Its hard for her to explain her problems in words.（A）Hes quit the band for academic reasons.（B） He didnt enjoy being a member of the band.（C） Hes getting academic cr
38、edit for being in the band.（D）Hes taking time off from his studies to join the band.（A）He might help the woman much.（B） The woman shouldnt buy a used car.（C） He doesnt know a lot about new cars.（D）The woman is a better mechanic than he is.（A）Hes eager to start his new job.（B） His job starts early ne
39、xt week.（C） He believes the job interview went well.（D）His professor was mistaken about the job.（A）The man should do without buying a new bicycle.（B） Shell glad to help the man decide which bicycle to buy.（C） The man should not be so particular about choosing a bicycle.（D）Shes quite concerned about
40、the mans means of transportation.（A）The department may be thinking of refusing the woman.（B） The extra procedures are well worth it when applying for student loans.（C） The department is too strict to approve of the womans loan application.（D）The department is always strict and their requirements are
41、 nothing personal.（A）Only hold one party.（B） Keep the party small.（C） Keep the party a secret.（D）Arrange the party only by they two.（A）Cindy.（B） Cynthia.（C） Sarah.（D）Barbara.（A）She has a much higher background.（B） She is too beautiful.（C） He didnt love her.（D）She is a liar.（A）She shared different be
42、liefs with Dennis.（B） Dennis loved her very much.（C） Her name is Sarah.（D）She is old -fashioned.（A）To organize activities for children.（B） To sell local farm products.（C） To bring tourists to the town.（D）To raise fund for the hospital.（A）In various tents.（B） In university buildings.（C） In a hospital
43、.（D）In an auditorium.（A）Play in a band.（B） Work at the auction.（C） Sell refreshments.（D）Collect tickets.（A）He thinks its mainly for children.（B） He feels it would be worthwhile.（C） He believes it is too complicated.（D）He thinks it may not be very profitable.Section BDirections: In this section, you
44、will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both 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）To protect beachfront property.（B） To reduce the
45、 traffic on beach roads.（C） To provide privacy for homeowners.（D）To define property limits.（A）By sending water directly back to the sea with great force.（B） By reducing wave energy.（C） By reducing beach width.（D）By stabilizing beachfront construction.（A）Protecting roads along the shore.（B） Building
46、on beaches with seawalls.（C） Adding sand to beaches with seawalls.（D）Stopping building seawalls.（A）People in the United States.（B） The characteristics of American English.（C） Foreigners in the United States.（D）The teaching of ESL in America.（A）It emphasizes the importance of the communication to lan
47、guage learning.（B） It does not feature grammatical explanations and translation.（C） It emphasizes that students should learn English by using it.（D）It is taught exclusively in public schools.（A）American English.（B） British English.（C） Business English.（D）Non-English languages.（A）They came from poor
48、families.（B） They had bad behaviors.（C） They cant speak Spanish.（D）They had lower IQ.（A）Have the strong will to succeed.（B） Listen to their parents and teachers.（C） Believe in themselves.（D）Get rid of their bad habits.（A）It is the final exam for high school students.（B） It is a national math contest
49、 for teenagers.（C） It is a program set to help the poor students.（D）It is set for college-level students.（A）They gave similar answers to the test papers.（B） They had some suspicious behaviors.（C） They suffered from discrimination.（D）They were not well educated.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
