1、大学英语六级模拟试卷 150及答案与解析 一、 Part I Writing (30 minutes) 1 Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a short essay entitled Pressure in Modern Life. You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below in Chinese: 1. 现代生活充满压力； 2压力对人身心的影响； 3如何缓解压力。 二、 Part II Read
2、ing 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
3、) if the statement contradicts the information given in the passage; NG (for NOT GIVEN) if the information is not given in the passage. 1 How Americas Most Successful Executives Accomplish So Much in So Little Time They head the nations biggest, fastest - growing companies. Theyre the movers and sha
4、kers and policy makers. How does the “super - executive“ manage to do it all and still find time for a personal life? A top productivity expert reveals the answer. WASHINGTON D. C. (SPECIAl.) Its the business epidemic of the 90s: Too much to do, too little time. Downsizing and layoffs have decimated
5、 the ranks of many organizations. Yet those who retained their jobs are now saddled with more responsibilities, so theyre busier than ever. If the rapidly escalating symptoms of stress, fatigue and burnout are any indication, many of these “lucky“ survivors are killing themselves sometimes literally
6、. Paradoxically enough, however, some of the words most successful CEOs just the folks youd expect to suffer the most from chronic overload lead very different lives. Consider John C. Malone, president of TCL, Americas largest cable TV company. Despite his enormous power and wealth, Malone works onl
7、y five hours a day and goes home for lunch, to boot. When wildly successful Disney CEO Michael Eisner makes a commitment to his children, he simply refuses to work late. And when Steven Spielberg decided to team up with his two high - powered pals, David Geffen and Jeffrey Katzenberg, to launch the
8、mega -studio DreamWorks SKG, he agreed to the venture only when he was sure that the partnership would allow him to spend ample time with his family. All of these people have enormous responsibilities. Yet they somehow find time for leisure, family, hobbies, and other personal pursuits. In short, th
9、ey enjoy life. How do they do it? The Productivity Coach Stephen Winston knows the answer. “These high achievers have mastered techniques that simplify their lives and make their work more efficient,“ she says. According to Winston, they reserve serious work for “prime times“ when their energy level
10、 is at its peak. They multiply their time with minimum effort by using a strategy called “leveraging.“ “Anyone can learn these methods,“ claims Winston. “They can help people get more done faster, leaving plenty of free time for other things.“ Stephen Winston was perhaps the first professional organ
11、izer. Equipped with an insiders knowledge of the corporate world, she began teaching overburdened business people how to make their work mole rewarding. Her popular books Getting Organized and The Organized Executive have together sold more than one million copies. Today, Winston is Americas top aut
12、hority on sharpening organizational skills, successful time management, and personal productivity. Shes a consultant to major corporations ranging from American Express to Xerox who collects $1,500 a day for her advice. Her clients seem to love her. Success story Take the ad agency vice -president w
13、ho had trouble getting assignments done. Winston showed her how (and where) to block out periods of private time to accomplish creative work undisturbed. Not only was her problem solved, but shortly afterward she was named senior vice - president. She attributes the surprise promotion to the change
14、in her work habits that Winston engineered. Expanding the day Her clients are grateful for Winstons help. But she often heard comments like, “I wish I had you around all the time,“ She also thought about the many people who might benefit from her expertise, but who are not in a position to hire her.
15、 One day, she hit upon the solution: a monthly advisory letter. She calls it The Organized Ex ecutive: How to Accomplish More in Less Time. “My mission,“ Winston says,“ is to help my subscribers gain the freedom to enjoy their success, to feel that theyre in control of their lives, and fulfill all o
16、f their goals.“ The recommendations in The Organized Executive, she notes, are practical and specific. Its simple, ingenious, action -oriented solutions are tested and proven in the real world. Whats the single biggest challenge in the workplace? Many would say its interacting efficiently with other
17、s. So Winston gives her readers useful tips such as how to handle interruptions. She also deals with topics ranging from lengthy meetings to e - mail overload, from delegating effectively to telling people “no“ without offending or angering them. Winston has surprising news for those with perenniall
18、y cluttered desks: you dont have to be neat to be organized. She also shows haw to cope with information overload, overcome workaholism, heat fatigue and stress, and find “hidden time“ you never knew you had. And she reveals skill of those time management “secrets“ of top CEOs. Recapturing time “Ive
19、 designed The Organized Executive to be quick- reading,“ says Winston. In fact, subscribers can process each monthly issue cover to cover in just 15 minutes. That investment will pay big dividends in new - found time and increased productivity. “My aim is to show people how to get more done faster,
20、and recapture precious time for themselves, their families, leisure, and personal pursuits,“ Winston continues. “The reader will be more productive, make quicker and better decisions, and avoid falling victim to the pressures that are driving so many people bonkers these days.“ Books and seminars ca
21、n be valuable, but often prove to be a one -time fix. In contrast, The Organized Executive arrives every month. So it serves as a constant reminder, always feeding its subscribers new ideas and motivating them to upgrade their knowledge and capabilities. “Sharpening your time management skills makes
22、 you more permutable and more marketable, which is especially important in todays uncertain economy,“ Winston declares. “Your time becomes more valuable to yourself and to your employer. That can help make you indispensable.“ “Whats more, a portfolio of productivity skills will serve you well anywhe
23、re. You gain self- confidence, self- reliance, and a new sense of power and control over your destiny.“ Personal counseling A 12 - month Charter Subscription to Tile Organized Executive is just $ 97. Compared to Winstons $1,500 daily consulting fee, thats not a bad deal. The subscription also includ
24、es a free Q Two; One. （ B） Two; One; One. （ C） One; One; Two. （ D） Two; One; Two. （ A） Because she believed eggs were not very expensive and eating eggs could make her slim. （ B） Because she thought her heart was strong and eating too much protein could not hurt her heart. （ C） Because she had been
25、told that eating eggs could help her to have a fine figure. （ D） Because she liked eggs so much that she could not stand if she didnt eat eggs every day. （ A） One week. （ B） One month. （ C） Two days. （ D） Three days. Section B Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end o
26、f 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） Because they owned the parking lot. （ B） Because they would like to contribute to the
27、 community. （ C） Because they could get a discount on the rent. （ D） Because they could learn much from the experience. （ A） He never wasted money in his school days. （ B） He devoted himself to his studies. （ C） He was used to getting up early. （ D） He did well in both studies and work. （ A） Because
28、 it was his first job. （ B） Because it was too hard work for a kid of ten. （ C） Because they impressed on him the value of work. （ D） Because be earned enough money for his tuition. （ A） The definition of photography. （ B） Photography in the early 1900s. （ C） The life of Alfred Stieglitz. （ D） Alfre
29、d Stieglitzs approach to photography. （ A） Creation. （ B） Revolution. （ C） Reproduction. （ D） Painting. （ A） He wanted to reserve the photographs for himself. （ B） He was unable to reproduce them in the early 1900s. （ C） He regarded each photograph as unique. （ D） He was frustrated in his revolution
30、ary effort. （ A） Twenty years. （ B） Forty years. （ C） Sixty years. （ D） Eighty year. （ A） They never forget great sadness. （ B） They never remember great sadness. （ C） They never remember great happiness. （ D） They cant remember things very well. （ A） An elephant lives apart. （ B） Elephants live in
31、families of males. （ C） Elephants live in families of females. （ D） Elephants cant live in families. （ A） The older animals look after the younger ones. （ B） The younger animals look after the older ones. （ C） The mothers teach their daughters. （ D） The mothers set a good example for their daughters
32、. Section C Directions: 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 word
33、s 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 write down the 36 The study found that cigarette smoking among American 【 36】 _dropped during the past year. The d
34、rop continues a general decrease in teenage smoking rates that started in Nineteen-Ninety-Six. American health officials praised the decrease as good news in the nations battle against smoking. They note that smoking remains the leading cause of 【 37】_death and disease. Smoking rates among American
35、teenagers increased in the first half of the Nineteen-Nineties. However, teenage smoking rates have been decreasing in recent years. The University of Michigans Institute for Social Research 【 38】 _the latest study. The Department of Health and Human Services reported the findings. The study involve
36、d more than forty-four-thousand students in more than four-hundred schools across the United States. They were asked about past and daily use of 【 39】_ , 【 40】 _ and illegal drugs. The youngest students questioned were thirteen years old. The study also involved fifteen-year-old students and sevente
37、en-year-olds. The most notable change in the study was a 【 41】 _of the decrease in cigarette use among thirteen and fifteen-year-olds. For example, about twelve percent of thirteen-year-old students questioned reported smoking at least one 【 42】 _during the past month. Six years ago, the rate was tw
38、enty-one percent. Among fifteen-year-olds, the rate 【 43】 _from thirty percent in Nineteen-Ninety-Six to twenty-one percent last year. Tommy Thompson is the secretary of Health and Human Services. He praised the findings. 【 44】 _. The study found 【 45】 _. However, the use of one illegal drug known a
39、s Ecstasy continued to increase. Yet the rate of increase was not as great as in recent years. American health officials said they would continue to give teenagers scientific information about the serious health risks of Ecstasy and other illegal drugs. 【 46】_. 37 【 B1】 38 【 B2】 39 【 B3】 40 【 B4】 41
40、 【 B5】 42 【 B6】 43 【 B7】 44 【 B8】 45 【 B9】 46 【 B10】 47 【 B11】 Section B Directions: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should decide on the best choice. 47 “Welc
41、ome to the U. S. A. ! Major credit cards are accepted!“ By the millions they are coming no longer the tired, the poor, the wretched masses longing for a better living. These are the wealthy. “We dont have a budget,“ says a biologist from Brazil, as she walks with two companions through New York City
42、 s South Street.“ We just use our credit cards.“ The US has long been one of the world s most popular tourist destinations, but this year has been exceptional. First, there was the World Cup, which drew thousands from every comer of the globe; then came the weakening of the US dollar against major c
43、urrencies. Now the US, still the world s superpower, can also claim to be the world s bargain basement(廉价商品 ). Nobody undersells America these days on just about everything, from consumer electronics to fashion clothes to tennis rackets. Bottom retail prices anywhere from 30 % to 70% lower than thos
44、e in Europe and Asia have attracted some 47 million visitors, who are expected to leave behind $ 79 billion in 1994. That s up from $ 74 billion the year before. True, not everyone comes just for bargains. There remains an undeniable fascination in the rest of the world with all things American, nou
45、rished by Hollywood films and US television series. But shopping the USA is proving irresistible. Every week thousands arrive with empty suitcases ready to be filled; some even rent an additional hotel room to hold their purchases. The buying binge(无节制 )has become as important as watching Old Faithf
46、ul Fountains erupt in Yellowstone Park or sunbathing on a beach in Florida. The US has come at last to appreciate what other countries learned long ago: the pouring in of foreign tourists may not always be convenient, but it does put money in the bank. And with a trade deficit at about $130 billion
47、and growing for the past 12 months, the US needs all the deposits it can get. Compared with American tourists abroad, visitors to the US stay longer and spend more money at each stop; an average of 12.2 night and $ 1624 a traveler versus the Americans four nights and $ 298. 48 From what the Brazilia
48、n biologist says, we know that tourists like her_. （ A） are reluctant to carry cash with them （ B） simply don t care how much they spend （ C） are not good at planning their expenditure （ D） often spend more money than they can afford 49 The reason why 1994 was exceptional is that_. （ A） it saw an un
49、usually large number of tourists to the US （ B） it witnessed a drop in the number of tourists to the US （ C） tourism was hardly affected by the weakening of the US dollar that year （ D） tourists came to the US for sightseeing rather than for bargains that year 50 By saying “Nobody undersells America“ (Underlined), the author means that_. （ A） no other country underestimates the competitiveness of American products （ B） nobody
