1、大学英语六级模拟试卷 493及答案与解析 一、 Part I Writing (30 minutes) 1 1有些人喜欢跟团旅游 2有些人喜欢自助旅游 3你的看法 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 passage. For questions 1-
2、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. 2 Whats the right activity for me? Whoever you are, theres an activ
3、ity for you. And just as getting fitter doesnt have to mean pushing yourself to the limits of your endurance, you dont have to be technically brilliant at a particular sport to derive pleasure and health benefits from it. Some people hold back from getting fit because they feel self-conscious about
4、their ability or body and want to find an activity they can do on their own, but organized classes and sports clubs can provide you with support and motivation, as well as a chance to make new friends. If youre interested in football, hockey or other team sports, for example, many local clubs will h
5、ave several teams of varying abilities, while there are plenty of aerobics(有氧健身 ) or yoga classes specifically designed to cater for beginners. Youre never too old to learn to swim, or you can take classes to improve your technique if thats whats holding you back. But many activities can be done by
6、yourself, and require neither technical expertise nor much in the way of equipment or expens just your willingness to give it a go. Here are some of the best, easiest and most popular ways to start getting fit, as well as some suggestions for alternatives, that get you started or put you in touch wi
7、th a local club. Walking Most of us walk at some point each day but we do it far less than we used to. The government calculates theres been a decline of more than 20 percent in the number of miles walked since the mid-1980s. But walking is the simplest and cheapest of all exercises, and making it a
8、 regular activity and focusing on the intensity or distance covered can greatly iflcrease your fitness. Walking improves the condition of your heart and lungs and works the muscles of the lower body. Its a weight-bearing activity, so it may improve bone density, yet its also low impact, putting less
9、 stress on the joints than some other forms of exercise. Aside from the health benefits of walking, some of the countrys most beautiful scenery can only be accessed on foot, so if you dont try walking, think what youre denying yourself. If youre a novice, go in groups or as part of an organized outi
10、ng via a ramblers club. Walking up hills expends more energy even walking down again uses more energy than walking on the flat, but if you dont think youre ready for the hills yet. boost your fitness by walking just about anywhere. You could try power walking in the park. For example： the idea is to
11、 walk at such a fast pace that it would actually be easier to brcak into a run. You burn more calories walking at this speed than you would running at the same pace. Running/jogging Running might just be the ultimate way to get fit： its cheap, can be done anywhere, at any time and, most importantly,
12、 is very effective. Theres really no difference between running and jogging, although jogging is often used to describe running at a slow pace. Whatever you call it, all you need is a good pair of running shoes and a little enthusiasm. As long as youre healthy and take it easy to start with, anyone
13、can run. If you have a history of certain diseases like chest pain. high blood pressure, or have had recent surgery or are pregnant, consult a doctor first. As a high-impact activity, running may maintain or increase bone density. But it can also put more stress on your joints than lower impact acti
14、vities such as walking and cycling, especially if youre overweight. Again, if youre concerned, consult your doctor. As with all exercise, you must warm up first. Start by walking at a brisk pace, then gradually break into a slow jog. Run at a pace at which you can still hold a conversation, but whic
15、h definitely feels harder than walking. If youre getting too breathless to talk, slow down or walk for a while until youre breathing more easily. To begin with, aim to run/walk in this way for ten minutes in total. Do this every second or third day, gradually reducing the walking time and increasing
16、 the running until you can run for the full ten minutes. At the end of each session, warm down by finishing with a slow jog or brisk walk until your heart rate and breathing have returned to more normal levels. Stretch while your muscles are still warm. Next, start to increase the total duration of
17、your run by a minute or two every third session, until you can manage 30 minutes three times a week. Even if youre feeling good, dont be tempted to increase your running time by more than ten percent each week. Many people are put off running because they find it boring. For this reason, it is impor
18、tant to get a bit of variety in your running. There are many different sorts of runningroad running, cross-country running, fell running(running in the hills), or you could run at your local athletics track, or even on a treadmill at the gym(though running on a moving treadmill uses less energy). Sw
19、imming Swimming is another popular way to start getting fit because most towns have a pool, its still relatively inexpensive and you need even less kit than you do for running. Most pools also offer lessons if youre a non-swimmer, or you havent swum for years and want to improve your technique. Swim
20、ming is a great way to tone up and trim down-because to swim you need to move your body against the resistance of the water. Just swimming a few lengths involves most of the major muscle groups, giving your body a good workout. And if you gradually increase the pace. youll get a brilliant aerobic wo
21、rkout, too. Swimming is also an effective form of fat-burning exercise： because you can swim at your own pace, slowly if you wish, you can keep swimming for long periods, and maintaining your staying power is a vital goal in fat-burning exercise. The other big advantage is that water supports your w
22、eight and takes the stress off your joints, so you can put your body through a good workout without your knees, hips or spine paying the price. Research shows that exercising in waist-deep water reduces the pressure on joints by 50%, while exercising in chest-deep water reduces it by as much as 75%.
23、 This can also make it a great exercise if youre recovering from an injury that means you cant run or play your normal sport. Gym The gym can be a good place to work on overall aerobic fitness and build muscle strength, or just somewhere to exercise on days when you cant face the cold or the rain. G
24、ym-based activities include aerobic exercise such as running, rowing or cycling machines, weight training, and classes, such as aerobics or aerobic dance. All ages and fitness levels are catered for and improvements can be measured and exercise programs tailored to your needs. Check your instructor
25、is qualified to recognized standards, especially if youre weight training. Incorrect technique can easily lead to injuries or make existing problems worse. For advice, take a look at the Register of Exercise Professionals. Some gyms can be expensive to join, but council-run facilities often offer a
26、cheaper alternative where you can pay per session rather than shelling out for an annual membership. 2 The purpose of writing the article is to_. （ A） offer readers information about sports activities （ B） persuade readers to try cheap ways of exercise （ C） attract potential athletes to register for
27、 sports events （ D） ask people to donate in order to develop public sports 3 What does“give it a go”in Paragraph 5 mean? （ A） Let it go. （ B） Go outside. （ C） Set up a goal. （ D） Have a try. 4 Which of the following is mentioned as a benefit of walking? （ A） It is beneficial to your heart and lungs.
28、 （ B） It helps to build strong upper body muscles. （ C） It puts no stress on your joints. （ D） It does no harm to the bones. 5 What do you know about“power walking”from the passage? （ A） It is a kind walking people do in the park. （ B） It may burn more calories than running. （ C） People walk very fa
29、st to break into a run. （ D） This kind of walking sets a pace for running. 6 According to the passage, people_can take running as regular exercise immediately? （ A） with a lot of enthusiasm （ B） with good health condition （ C） who have no money but lots of time （ D） who want to be stronger 7 People
30、dislike running because they_. （ A） find running not very interesting （ B） get breathless to talk （ C） have to warm down at the end （ D） have to increase gradually 8 Many swimming pools offer lessons to_. （ A） people who are beginners of swimming （ B） local residents who live downtown （ C） swimmers
31、of years of experience （ D） athletes who want to improve their techniques 9 In fat-burning exercise, one of the most important goal is to_. 10 75%of the pressure on joints can be reduced if you swim_. 11 When youre weight training, the qualifications of instructors are important because injuries mig
32、ht be caused by_. 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 there
33、 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） Rent an apartment in Florida. （ B） Go for a walk in the park. （ C） Go swimming in a river. （ D） Walk on the beach and swim in Florida. （ A） In his apartment. （ B） In his
34、 friends dormitory. （ C） The womans home. （ D） He hasnt found any place. （ A） She has finished her dissertation. （ B） The man became the chair of the department. （ C） There is something about their school and people. （ D） A special day is coming over. （ A） The two old friends met on the street unexp
35、ectedly. （ B） Their cars knocked into each other. （ C） They quarreled with each other. （ D） They argued about how to drive on the road. （ A） He has just quitted his former job. （ B） He is still a school student. （ C） He is applying for a job. （ D） He is having an interview now. （ A） He wants to know
36、 the temperature in Fahrenheit. （ B） He wants to know the temperature in Centigrade. （ C） The newscasters always confuse the audience. （ D） The newscasters can not understand Fahrenheit. （ A） The man is against the latest tax increase. （ B） The woman is for the latest tax increase heavily. （ C） The
37、woman is indifferent to the tax increase. （ D） Personally， the woman doesnt like the tax increase. （ A） She is taking courses for the new term. （ B） She is trying to understand each course. （ C） She is complaining to the man about the courses. （ D） She is asking for advice about taking courses. （ A）
38、 She found she wasnt registered in Chemistry 302A. （ B） She found she was registered in Chemistry 302B. （ C） She was unsure which class she had registered. （ D） She wasnt registered in Chemistry 302B. （ A） Show the add/drop form to Professor Smith. （ B） Go on attending Professor Smiths class. （ C） C
39、ome to the registration office with the form. （ D） Sort out the problem all by herself. （ A） She is worried she cant attend the course. （ B） She is worried she has to change professor. （ C） She is worried she might not be able to graduate. （ D） She is worried she might fall behind in the course. （ A
40、） A literature professor. （ B） An academic advisor. （ C） Dean of the English Department. （ D） A Doctor of Applied Linguistics. （ A） To inquire about switching majors. （ B） To find a helping supervisor. （ C） To make up the remaining credits. （ D） To apply for a masters degree. （ A） He cant catch up w
41、ith his classmates. （ B） He finds the English course load too heavy. （ C） He is not interested in his present major. （ D） He is good at Applied Linguistics. （ A） Twenty-four credits. （ B） Twelve credits. （ C） Three Credits. （ D） Thirty-six credits. Section B Directions: In this section, you will hea
42、r 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） The Library of Congress. （ B） The Harvard University
43、Library. （ C） The Chicago Public Library. （ D） The New York Public Library. （ A） They arrange the books in alphabetical order. （ B） They give a number to each book. （ C） They put the books into a card catalogue. （ D） They put the books on the shelves randomly. （ A） It helps librarians collect the bo
44、oks. （ B） It helps readers file the books. （ C） It is arranged in chronological order. （ D） h contains three categories. （ A） Pirates. （ B） Sailors. （ C） Manufactures. （ D） Merchants. （ A） The distance the merchandise had to be transported. （ B） The number of insurance companies available at the tim
45、e. （ C） The risk involved in transporting the goods. （ D） The type of ships used to transport the goods. （ A） They are more expensive than earlier policies. （ B） They remain much similar to earlier policies. （ C） They are cheaper than earlier policies. （ D） They greatly differ from the earlier polic
46、ies. （ A） Less than 68%. （ B） About 50%. （ C） Over 70%. （ D） Around 45%. （ A） Whether it is necessary to put labels on prepared foods. （ B） What ingredient should a nutrition label list. （ C） How to get consumers to read labels more carefully. （ D） What food information should be provided to consume
47、rs. （ A） Doubtful. （ B） Supportive. （ C） Opposing. （ D） Neutral. （ A） More detailed labeling. （ B） Simple labeling. （ C） Precise labeling. （ D） Basic labeling. 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 c
48、arefully 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
49、 use the exact words you have just heard or write down the 37 Just like Chinese, Westerners give gifts on many occasions, such as, on birthdays of family members, at weddings, at Christmas and some other holidays, when someone 【 B1】_ an honor or gets a promotion, and on a 【 B2】 _ visit to a good friend, etc. Although gifts are always welcome, it is not necessary to exchange gifts at any time. Generally speaking, Westerners exchange gifts only among
