1、大学英语六级模拟试卷 351 及答案与解析 一、 Part I Writing (30 minutes) 1 Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition with the title of University Merger, giving an introduction of different peoples opinions on this topic and your own point of view. You should write at least 150 words
2、following the outline given below in Chinese. 1. 大学合并是建设世界一流大学的重要兴措 2. 大学合并有一些潜在的问题，如管理问题，治安问题等 3. 我的看法 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 pas
3、sage. 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 contradicts the information given in the passage; NG (for NOT GIVEN) if the information is not given in the passage. 1 Preparing for Weight Loss Surgery For those
4、 who consider weight loss surgery, they are at the end of their ropes. Traditional methods of diet and exercise have had no effect, and this procedure is a last resort. But by no means is the leap from thinking about weight loss surgery to the operating table a short one. “People need to be aware, i
5、n great detail, of the risk and benefits of weight loss surgery so they understand what it is all about,“ says Harvey J. Sugerman, president of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery. “The procedure is not without risk, and there is a great deal of anxiety that comes with it, so it takes conside
6、rable preparation.“ From checking on insurance coverage to psychological exams to support groups, preparing for this life-changing procedure takes time, physical and mental readiness, and most of all, commitment. First Steps “From the time a person first thinks about having weight loss surgery, to t
7、he time they make the commitment to have it done is typically about two years,“ says James Kolenich, a bariatric surgeon at the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Horizon. “Most people dont rush into this, they talk to family and friends, they talk to the hospital, they go home and they thin
8、k about it more; its usually a very thoughtful approach.“ More than 60 million obese people are living in the U. S. , according to the American Obesity Association (AOA), and about 9 million are severely obese. Weight loss surgery, also called bariatric surgery, can be successful when diet and exerc
9、ise have failed, and a persons health is on the line. Overweight is the second leading cause of preventable death, after smoking, in the U. S. , according to the AOA. “The first thing a person should do is contact his insurance company to learn if he is covered for the surgery, and he should contact
10、 his primary care doctor to find out if there is documentation of his struggle with obesity,“ says Kolenich. “Many insurance companies want to know that a primary care doctor has tried to help the patient lose weight with psychological counseling, diet, and an exercise plan for five years, and for m
11、any patients, this is a big road block.“ While there are other options, such as personally financing the procedure, they are costly: The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases web site states that this procedure can run from $ 20,000 to $ 35,000. With such a hefty price tag
12、 on weight loss surgery, it pays to ensure that your doctor documents your battle with obesity early on, to open up options down the road. When youve crossed all your is and dotted all your is in the insurance category, it is time to find a hospital or center, and a surgeon, which are first-rate. Fi
13、nding a Batiatric Surgeon “When youre looking for a surgeon, ask if he or she is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery,“ says Kotenich. “Is he a member of the American Society of Bariatrie Surgeons? What is the mortality rate of the surgeon, the morbidity rate, the success rate?“ Clearly,
14、 the surgeon you find should be well experienced in the area of weight loss surgery. “Make sure the surgeon you choose is an experienced and qualified bariatrie surgeon,“ says Daniel Herren, chief of bariatric surgery at Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York. “Its clear that the more experienced the surgeo
15、n, the lower the risk of mortality. Ideally, you would prefer to find a surgeon who has performed at least 100 of these procedures.“ What you are looking for doesnt stop with numbers and statistics-you will also need a support system, Look for a center or hospital that offers educational seminars to
16、 those who are just beginning the process so you can learn more about the actual procedure, the benefits, and the risks. Also look for support groups, that can be utilized pre-and post-operatively. Preparing for Weight Loss Surgery “The single most important factor is that they have to realize the s
17、urgery is not a cure for obesity,“ says Herren. “Its a very powerful tool used in the fight against obesity. It needs to be considered as part of a process, and a lifelong commitment to follow up with physicians, a regular exercise program, and healthy eating. If a person doesnt understand that this
18、 is a lifelong commitment, that its net a quick fix, then he or she is not a good candidate.“ From a physical standpoint, the preparation for weight loss surgery involves meeting with doctors-a lot of them. A person also needs to meet with a nutritionist, to begin to better understand the elements o
19、f healthy eating, and how eating habits need to change before and after the surgery. “By getting into a proper nutritional mindset before surgery, such as learning to eat smaller portions, eating Slowly, paying closer attention to the nutritional make-up of meals, a person is better adapted for the
20、major changes in their lifestyle after the surgery,“ says Herron. Understanding the Risks Understanding the possible outcomes of weight loss surgery, including the risks, is an important part of preparing for the procedure. “Education is a tremendously important part of the preoperative process,“ sa
21、ys Herron. “There is no question that there are major risks associated with the operation. However, those risks can be minimized by having a thorough preoperative workup so there arent surprises during the procedure, and by making sure the surgeon is experienced and qualified.“ Nonetheless, dealing
22、with the emotional toll of this procedure can be difficult, especially when considering the possibility of death. “There have been good studies looking at the risk of dying after weight loss surgery, showing that although there is a risk of death with surgery, the overall survival rate is improved w
23、ith surgery compared to not having the surgery at all, and living with obesity,“ says Herron. It helps that most centers and hospitals and insurance companies, require psychological evaluations prior to the allowing the procedure-which benefits both patient and doctor. “You have to fill your mind wi
24、th as much optimism and positive thinking as possible,“ says Joe De Simone, PhD, a psychiatrist in private practice in N. Y., who works with patients preparing for weight loss surgery. “Basically, the preparation is to become more conscious of what you are thinking and feeling, and start preparing y
25、ourself to think of food and your life in a different way. This is a courageous step for people to take, and its not just about weight changing-its about life changing.“ Pest-Op Expectations While weight loss surgery does have a major impact on a persons life, it requires, like any surgical procedur
26、e, some recovery time. “The recovery period is quite variable,“ says Herron. “I have some patients who take a week off and are back full time, and others who take three to four weeks to recover. While its certainly physically possible to be back to 90% of capacity after a week, most people take long
27、er to adjust to the new lifestyle.“ New techniques have also helped to lessen recovery time. Today, the procedure can be performed minimally invasively via small incisions. In a few centers around the country it can even be done on an outpatient basis. Patients also need to remember weight loss surg
28、ery is not a cure. “Its not a magic bullet, but is an amazingly powerful weight-loss tool,“ says Herron. “A person will find they will lose about a pound per day for the first month or so. Then theyll lose between 50%-75% of their excess body weight typically during the first 12 months after surgery
29、.“ What follows is dedication to a healthy diet and exercise regimen, continual follow-up with doctors to monitor progress, and commitment to a new life. 2 Weight loss surgery is one of the traditional ways of losing weight. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 3 Many people have weight loss surgery possibly becau
30、se overweight may give rise to death. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 4 After having the weight loss surgery, a person will not suffer from obesity any more. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 5 A person also might be required to quit smoking to improve the outcome of the operation. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 6 It is advisable
31、 that a patient have his/her operation covered by the insurance company because weight loss surgery is usually _. 7 A person who thinks about having weight loss surgery should find _ bariatric surgeon. 8 Eating smaller portions, eating slowly, paying attention to the nutritional _ of meals are examp
32、les of healthy eating habits. 9 During the preparing procedure, one important part is to help the candidates understand the possible outcomes and _. 10 According to Herron, after having the surgery, the recovery time _ from person to person. 11 With the development of _, the recovery period may beco
33、me shorter and shorter. Section A Directions: 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
34、 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） The play was the first hed seen. （ B） The play wasnt too bad. （ C） He hasnt seen the play yet. （ D） He wants to see the play again. （ A） It will be finished on tim
35、e, （ B） It is only open during the day. （ C） Something has happened to the building. （ D） The workers are about to complete it. （ A） He lost a button at work. （ B） He doesnt know where he put the calculator. （ C） He thinks he broke something the woman lent him. （ D） Hes not sure how to solve the mat
36、h problem. （ A） The old houses should be turned into stores. （ B） The city needs even more modern modernization. （ C） This shopping center is quite old. （ D） New shopping centers are very common. （ A） Whether the woman knows how to type. （ B） Why the woman is in a hurry. （ C） How much typing the wom
37、an needs done. （ D） Whether the woman has a typewriter. （ A） He goes along with the womans suggestion. （ B） He cant decide whether to go or not. （ C） He will go to the concert alone. （ D） He thinks the performance will be very good. （ A） It involved a few lunches. （ B） There were free lunches. （ C）
38、There were three lunches, （ D） There are more than free lunches. （ A） 13. （ B） 17. （ C） 30. （ D） 15. （ A） She had her vacation there. （ B） She took a diving course there. （ C） She was there on a field trip. （ D） She visited a marine exhibition. （ A） She spent most of her time under the sea. （ B） She
39、 spent most of her time lying in the sun. （ C） She Spent most of her time looking for sunken treasure. （ D） She spent most of her time taking photographs of the sca. （ A） Planktons are too small to be seen. （ B） Most planktons have transparent tissues. （ C） Most planktons are practically invisible t
40、o predators. （ D） Planktons are fascinating organisms. （ A） At an accommodation office, （ B） At a swimming school. （ C） At a summer school. （ D） At Oxford. （ A） The whole summer. （ B） Twenty-three hours. （ C） Twelve days. （ D） Three weeks. （ A） 3 July. （ B） 20 July. （ C） 24 July. （ D） 10 August. （ A
41、） A dormitory at school. （ B） Living with a British family. （ C） Sharing a house with other students. （ D） Staying m a small inn with bed and breakfast. Section B Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage a
42、nd 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） Philip has not been to this part of the library before. （ B） It was very quiet in the library. （ C） Philip fell off the ladder and made a loud noise.
43、 （ D） The librarian was very kind to readers. （ A） Novels. （ B） Collections of maps. （ C） Magazines. （ D） Fiction stories. （ A） Philip was a rude boy. （ B） Philip was asked to leave the library. （ C） Philip was not old enough to read in this library. （ D） Philip damaged the book by falling it to the
44、 floor. （ A） A big noise. （ B） A strange noise. （ C） A strangers noise. （ D） A childs noise. （ A） The well. （ B） The wheels （ C） The ears, （ D） His ears. （ A） The police. （ B） A bee-keeper. （ C） A beeper. （ D） The poor motorist. （ A） Why people hold back their tears. （ B） Why people cry. （ C） How to
45、 restrain ones tears. （ D） How tears are produced. （ A） What chemicals tears are composed of. （ B） Whether crying really helps us feel better. （ C） Why some people tend to cry more often than others. （ D） How tears help people cope with emotional problems. （ A） Only one out of four girls cries less
46、often than boys. （ B） Of four boys, only one cries very often. （ C） Girls cry four times as often as boys. （ D） Only one out of four babies doesnt cry often. （ A） Only humans respond to emotions by shedding tears. （ B） Only humans shed tears to get rid of imitating stuff in their eyes. （ C） Only hum
47、an tears can resist invading bacteria. （ D） Only human tears can discharge certain chemicals. 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 se
48、cond 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 write down the 36 In a
49、bout 45 years, temperatures on Earth will be hotter than at anytime during the past one million years, says the U.S.【 B1】 _ top climatologist in a new report【 B2】 _ today. According to the report, published in the【 B3】 _ of the National Academy of Sciences, the planet is just two degrees shy of an【 B4】 _ temperature of 59 degrees Fahrenheit, which is what they【 B5】 _ the temperature was about a million years ago. NASAs James Hansen, along with 【 B6】 _ from th
