1、大学六级-1241 及答案解析(总分：712.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Part Writing(总题数：1，分数：106.00)1.1.现在许多国家和地区纷纷颁布禁烟法令，禁止公民在餐厅、酒吧、商店、办公场所等吸烟2.我对政府颁布禁烟令是支持还是反对，并说出理由Should the State Interfere with Peoples Smoking Habits?（分数：106.00）_二、Part Reading Compr(总题数：1，分数：70.00)Sound EffectsSnorers(打鼾的人) have always been made jokes. In car
2、toons, their nasal(鼻子的)roar lifts the roof off houses. In situation comedies, theres the wife who rolls her eyes at her snoring bedmate. But in reality, its not all that funny. In fact, snoring can be a nightmare for snorers and their troubled partners, who may wake up several times a night to poke,
3、 and maybe hoist loved ones onto their sides for a little relief.Risks of Snoring ProblemsBut the nightly racket is more than a potential relationship strain. According to the latest research, an increasingly older and heavier population may make this condition an even greater a health risk than we
4、previously thought. For Maggie Moss-Tucker, successful treatment for a longtime snoring problem came almost by accident. One fall morning in 2005, she saw a sign at her local gym seeking snorers as volunteers for a study at Bostons Brigham you never talked about it with your doctor, “says Dr. David
5、Rapoport, medical director of the Sleep Disorders Center at New York University Medical Center. “But when it becomes very prominent or such that it wakes you up or interferes with breathing, it can be a problem.“Sleep apnea, in which the airway becomes blocked or, less often, the brain fails to prop
6、erly control breathing during sleeping, can be viewed as one extreme of the snoring spectrum. Soft snoring, which is not generally considered a health hazard, would be at the other end. As the sound and persistence of a patients snoring grows, so do the health concerns. A study published in the Marc
7、h 1 issue of the journal Sleep found that loud snorers had a 40 percent greater risk than non-snorers of suffering from high blood pressure, 34 percent greater odds of having a heart attack and a 67 percent greater chance of having a stroke.Thats a problem given the number of noisy sleepers out ther
8、e. In a recent poll by the National Sleep Foundation, about one third of US working adults reported snoring at least a few nights in the previous month. Snoring generally worsens with age so the rate is even higher among the elderly. And, contrary to common perceptions, its nearly as common in women
9、 as men. Menopause(更年期) appears to be a factor, as is weight. Being overweight can cause thickness in the airway tube, holding back the flow of oxygen. Treatment of Snoring ProblemsYet many who regularly snore dont realize that it could be bad for their health. The research linking hypertension, car
10、diac problems and loud snoring is relatively new. And though awareness of sleep apnea is growing, specialists say the condition is still vastly undertreated. Primary-care physicians dont routinely ask patients about the quality of their sleep though that is beginning to change and few patients think
11、 to tell their doctors that theyre snoring, unless it becomes hazardous to their partner. Sleep specialists estimate that between 12 million and 18 million Americans have some form of sleep apnea but many of them, like Moss-Tucker, remain undiagnosed for years. Research from the National Sleep Found
12、ation indicates that only half of those with sleep apnea are being treated. Since it is a progressive condition, says Michael Twery, director of the National Institutes of Healths National Center on Sleep Disorders Research, “The person whos affected is usually not aware of how severe the condition
13、is.“Moss-Tucker remembers being drowsy during the day sometimes, but she blamed it on her busy life. When researchers at the sleep lab asked if she had ever fallen asleep while driving, she laughed initially. But then she recalled long drives during which shed had to pull over every 45 minutes to ta
14、ke a cat nap(打盹) to avoid dozing off at the wheel. Shed also become accustomed to taking daily 25-minute naps each afternoon. But once she was diagnosed and began using a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (or CPAP) machine, the most common treatment for sleep apnea, she says, “My life changed.“Mos
15、s-Tucker no longer needed naps and her energy levels, mental clarity and general moods improved so much so that she cannot imagine one night without the CPAP, a machine with a mask that attaches to the nose, mouth or both, helping to force oxygen into the airway while the patient sleeps. If its used
16、 properly, it is nearly 100 percent effective. But CPAPs (or BiPaps, which deliver alternating levels of oxygen), which cost about $ 500 or more with the mask, can be not easy to use and the noise may be as disruptive to sleeping partners as snoring. Despite its efficiency, estimates of overall long
17、-term usage rates remain between 50 to 70 percent.For snorers who dont appear to have sleep apnea, there are other measures to avoid bad nights. They include: avoiding big meals and alcohol before bed; sleeping on ones side instead of the back; treating conditions tike allergies and colds that can c
18、ause or worsen snoring, and maintaining a healthy weight. There are also devices, which push the lower jaw forward to help keep the airway open. “They arc effective in a fair number of snoring cases,“ says NYUs Rapoport, but he cautions that they need to be custom fitted by dentist and can be expens
19、ive if not covered by insurance. Surgery on Snoring ProblemsSurgery to widen the airways or improve nasal airflow is also an option, though it also may not be covered by insurance and success rates vary. UPPP, in which a surgeon removes tissue at the back of the throat, can require a hospital stay a
20、nd a long recovery; its typically used for patients with moderate obstructive sleep apnea. But other procedures can be performed under local anesthesia in a surgeons office, including laserassisted LAUP, a modification of UPPP in which the surgeon uses a laser to cut the uvula. Patients who get LAUP
21、 can generally resume their normal routine almost immediately afterward, but they may require up to five treatments. Somnoplasty is another short office-based procedure: it uses low-power radiofrequency energy that reduces tile volume of the soft palate tissue (located at tile back of tile roof of t
22、he mouth) but may require more than one session. Nasal surgery may also be recommended for those with obstructions in the nose. Another treatment is file Pillar procedure, in which three tiny inserts are injected into the soft palate to offer support. Since its a newer procedure only approved by the
23、 FDA in August 2004, theres less long-term data. “Studies are showing it does work but to what extent is not really known yet.“ says Rapoport.With several options but no magic bullet, experts say its important to have a full medical examination to determine the best course of action. But as long as
24、snoring is seen as more of a joke than a risk, even that step may be too large for some.（分数：70.00）(1).The passage is mainly about _.（分数：7.00）A.the causes of snoring problemsB.the treatments of snoring problemsC.the risks of snoring problemsD.the hazards and the treatments of snoring problems(2).When
25、 Moss-Tucker began snoring, she was about _.（分数：7.00）A.56 years oldB.46 years oldC.36 years oldD.26 years old(3).A person with sleep apnea will possibly have the symptom like _.（分数：7.00）A.failing to wake up in the morningB.stopping breathing repeatedlyC.failing to concentrate on his thinkingD.stayin
26、g awake all the night(4).According to the study in the journal Sleep, what disease will those people with snoring problems be more likely to suffer from?（分数：7.00）A.Breath problem.B.Heart attack.C.High blood pressure.D.Stroke(5).According to the poll by the National Sleep Foundation, compared to that
27、 of women? the number of men with snoring problem is _.（分数：7.00）A.largerB.smallerC.nearly the sameD.quite different(6).According to Michael Twery, why dont those people with snoring problems go to sec their doctor?（分数：7.00）A.Because they arc afraid to be laughed at by others.B.Because they arc not a
28、ware of the problems due to their slow progress.C.Because they arc too busy to go to hospital.D.Because they are unwilling to talk about snoring problems.(7).What is the most common treatment for sleep apnea according to the passage?（分数：7.00）A.Wearing a mask when sleeping.B.Taking a nap everyday.C.H
29、aving long-time sleeping.D.Using a CPAP machine.(8).CPAP is a useful machine for people with snoring problems because it can help to _.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_(9).To cure the snoring problems, surgery can be used to improve _.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_(10).People with snoring problems can get treated through differen
30、t surgery procedures, such as UPPP, LAUP, Somnoplasty and _.（分数：7.00）填空项 1:_三、Part Listening Com(总题数：0，分数：0.00)四、Section A(总题数：3，分数：105.00)Questions 11 to 18 are based on the conversation you have just heard.（分数：56.00）A.She will spend five days in Ireland.B.She will have a package tour with lots of
31、stopover.C.She will take a longer trip.D.She will spend five days in France.A.The clothes are still at the laundry.B.John forgot to bring the clothes to the laundry.C.Johns brother has brought the clothes back home.D.Johns brother lost the clothes on the way back.A.Drived in the wind and rain.B.List
32、ened to Johns explanation.C.Went to an indoor theater.D.Saw a film that is wonderful.A.He will see Steve.B.He is not sure if he can find a room for Steve.C.He is afraid the weather will not be clear.D.He is not sure if there will be enough space.A.His car is in quite good condition.B.Hes willing to
33、lend them the car.C.He would prefer to go to the game on foot.D.He will take them if he can.A.The paper must be handed in on time.B.The question wasnt very clear.C.He should ask a different person.D.His request was made too late.A.Go and read under the oak tree with the man.B.Go and write the report
34、 with the man.C.Stay at home and finish writing her report.D.Stay at home and finish writing her paper.A.He completed a call to that number only a short time ago.B.He believes the operator cannot hear him.C.He believes the operator does not want him to make the call.D.He thinks that the number must
35、have been changed.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.（分数：21.00）A.The comparison in costs of living between different countries.B.The advantages and disadvantages of working in different places.C.Where to spend their forthcoming holidays.D.Which university their elde
36、st son should attend.A.Hamburg.B.Frankfurt.C.Munich.D.Berlin.A.It is the highest.B.It is the lowest.C.It comes in between the other two jobs.D.No such comparison is made in the conversation.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.（分数：28.00）A.Its composed of 568 runs.B.It
37、s a blue book.C.A London driver has to do it.D.Its an exam.A.19 months.B.3 years.C.4 years.D.17 months.A.He was born in Indonesia.B.Hes got a London accent.C.He came to London when he was 13.D.He was not born in London.A.Building.B.Running a gym.C.Body building.D.Traveling.五、Section B(总题数：3，分数：70.00
38、)Questions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.（分数：21.00）A.It was settled more than 300 years ago.B.Alexander Graham Bell visited there.C.A large number of its residents were deaf.D.Each family living there had many children.A.To establish his laboratory.B.To have a vacation.C.To v
39、isit members of his family.D.To study deafness among the families.A.The patterns of marriage have changed.B.Many deaf people have regained their hearing.C.Most of the original population have left the island.D.The island has become famous for its research facilities.Questions 29 to 31 are based on t
40、he passage you have just heard.（分数：21.00）A.A warm sun.B.A clean sea.C.A delicious meal of seafood.D.A sandy beach.A.33 pounds per square inch.B.14.7 pounds per square inch.C.600 pounds per square inch.D.280 pounds per square inch.A.The pressure that people get.B.The cold and darkness.C.The greatest
41、one is breathing.D.The beach is not clean.Questions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.（分数：28.00）A.Because there were not enough students enrolled in more than one university.B.Because Oxford and Cambridge were the most important cities.C.Because only Oxford and Cambridge were sup
42、ported by royal patronage.D.Because Parliament only supported Oxford and Cambridge.A.The Redbrick universities were supported by private efforts.B.The Redbrick universities offered new subjects like modern languages.C.The Redbrick universities had less influence from the church.D.the Redbrick univer
43、sities were able to offer a better course in a special subject.A.There were more students going to school.B.The ending of the World War I1 enabled money to be spent on education.C.There were more and more students leaving school at a higher age.D.The secondary education at that time was improved.A.T
44、he development and changes British universities have gone through.B.The difference between the Redbrick and older universities.C.The different subjects offered at the new universities and the old ones.D.The role of government policy in the founding of new universities.六、Section C(总题数：1，分数：77.00)We o
45、ften see bears in the zoo. They are so cute and big. Bears are found in (36) , Asia, Africa and America. They are massively (37) with short tails and (38) legs. Bears are not really carnivores, because they cat almost anything. The (39) exception is the polar bear which in its (40) state lives on fi
46、sh and seals, However in (41) they seem to enjoy meat, (42) , fruit, milk, rice and porridge. Bears are not quite as dangerous as people (43) them to be. Like most animals, they will do their best to avoid human beings. However, bears are by no means cowardly animals. Many hunters have been killed b
47、y bears for they can be extremely dangerous and cunning.Bears have a very keen sense of smell but they had very poor eyesight. (44) They feed mainly on roots, berries, frogs, rodents, dish and also small insects. (45) but they seem to prefer small creatures like termites or beetle grubs. In the cold
48、er regions, bears hibernate, or go to sleep, from October to April. (46) . These enegy could help them to pass the whole winter.（分数：77.00）填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_七、Part Reading Compr(总题数：0，分数：0.00)八、Section A(总题数：1，分数：90.00)Scientists have developed a computerised mind-reading technique which lets them accurately predict the images that people are looking at by using scanners to study brain activity.The breakthrough by American scientists t
