1、大学英语六级模拟试卷 511及答案与解析 一、 Part I Writing (30 minutes) 1 For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the topic of Children Obesity. You should write at least 150 words according to the outline given below. 1.学生的肥胖问题日益严重 2.这一现象产生的原因 3.你认为应如何改变这一现象 Children Obesity 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 to Survive a Layoff Youve lost your job, but its not the end of your career. Get the help you need to set you back on track with advice from the experts. Dont
4、 Panic! After a job loss, it may seem like your world is crashing in all at once. Stay calm and resist the urge to make any sudden moves like sending a harshly critical e-mail or making a scene on your way out that could hurt you in the long run. “Its completely normal to feel panic after a job loss
5、,“ says Lynn Joseph, Ph. D., psychologist and author of “The Job-Loss Recovery Guide“. Your self-esteem can also take a hit, especially if you think youve been singled out. “Logically and intellectually we know that (we may have been part of a mass layoff), but emotionally we take it personally,“ Jo
6、seph says. With so many emotions at play, the key is to think before you act. Remember, your goal is to leave your job gracefully and with integrity. If youre granted an exit interview, be careful what you say. Dont use it as an opportunity to put down the company. Instead, take the time to get answ
7、ers to any questions you might have. Avoid immediately jumping into a job search, Joseph warns. “Traditionally we work with interviews and resumes before we work with the emotional loss of a career. We are not taking it in the right order,“ she says, and advises that you take a few days off to calm
8、yourself down and deal with your emotions. You dont want to land a job interview and break down explaining what happened to you. Get your emotional and body language under control before you attempt to go on the interview trail. Also, dont over-think things or feel as though you have to do damage co
9、ntrol when others ask about your job, explains Robert Leahy, Ph. D., clinical professor of psychology and author of “The Worry Cure“. Leahy says accepting reality is essential to making it through this difficult time. The stress and anxiety of losing your job will take time to settle. Dont rush your
10、self. Create a Support Team Dont try to go it alone. Seeking help after a layoff, whether it comes from family and friends, former co-workers or a professional counselor, is an important part of the healing process. Learn to be your best pillar of support. At first, you may feel ashamed or afraid to
11、 share the news about being laid off. You may not want to tell your family, for fear of how they might react to the news. “It is important to be openly communicative and try not to hide things and keep secrets,“ says Dr. Lynn Joseph. She says its important that you deal with the stress and anxiety o
12、f a layoff, which can lead to depression. “You will all feel better throughout this process if you pool your resources,“ she says. After telling family, you need to start reaching out to friends and colleagues. You may find it somewhat embarrassing, but its very important to identify who you can lea
13、n on during this critical time. Create a two-minute “elevator speech“ about what happened to you. You dont owe them an elaborate explanation. Schedule a weekly family meeting if necessary, where you can talk openly. Meet friends over coffee or lunch and ask them for advice. If you know of others in
14、your field who have been laid off, get together with them and share ideas and future opportunities. Even with your own support team, you may feel the need for additional help. Consider working with a career counselor who is trained to assist downsized employees. As you build your external support sy
15、stem, you should also be mindful of your feelings. Dr. Joseph suggests journaling as a way to move along the healing process. “When you start writing, and noticing what you are writing, you move through that first phase of shock and anger and then you begin to re-frame and have insight on the whole
16、process and yourself. You begin to see the positive aspects and the opportunities that may be available to you,“ she says. Joseph also recommends a therapy known as “Future Self“, which can be thought of as a directed daydream. It involves imagining yourself in your new job, having everything you wa
17、nt. She recommends taking five minutes each day to go through this mental exercise. File for Unemployment Benefits If youve been laid off, you should file for unemployment insurance as soon as possible. The sooner you file, the sooner you can be deemed eligible, and the sooner you can start receivin
18、g funds. Even if you received a substantial severance package (裁退费 ), you should still file for unemployment compensation (also known as UI). “The unemployment agency will verify with your employer the reason for you losing your job. Sometimes unemployment is part of the negotiation severance packag
19、e, where the employer states that they will not interfere with that claim,“ explains HR expert Lily Garcia. Youll need to explain clearly that you were laid off. The examiner assigned to your claim should not get the sense that the job loss was your fault, in which case you would not be eligible for
20、 compensation. So be very careful how you document your job loss. You can file for unemployment by phone or online. Keep in mind that your claim could take weeks to process. Here are a few tips: Rules vary by state, but to qualify for unemployment benefits, you must meet state requirements based on
21、how long you had been working and how much money you earned. You must be available to work. Be prepared: In most states, benefits can be paid for a maximum of 26 weeks. You dont have to pay back UI benefits once you get a job, but they are subject to federal income taxes and must be reported on your
22、 tax return. However, under the new American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the first $2,500 received will not be subject to federal income taxes in 2009. Be sure to stay on top of your claim. Dont ignore any notices that you may receive from the unemployment office. If you plan on receiving unemplo
23、yment benefits for a while, be prepared to report regularly on your job search. After all, they expect you to be actively looking for work while you are receiving benefits. Update Your Resume Whether youre jumping into a job search or considering an alternative path, you need to revamp (修改 ) your re
24、sume while your work experience is still fresh on your mind. You dont need to hire a professional to do the work for you; resume writing is a skill everyone should develop, and there are cheap and easy ways to learn. Look at examples of resumes that are job-specific so you can cater yours to your de
25、sired profession. And if the thought of styling your resume on your own makes you cringe (退 缩 ), simply download a template from Microsoft. Edit, edit and edit again. It may seem overzealous to say a resume must be flawless, but it isnt. A simple mistake can land your resume in the garbage bin, so i
26、t is crucial to find all mistakes and fix every sentence. 2 What is the purpose of this passage? （ A） To analyze the current situation in the job market. （ B） To give suggestions to those laid off in the crisis. （ C） To give tips on job landing in the economic decline. （ D） To offer advice on how to
27、 avoid being laid off. 3 What are people advised to do after a job loss? （ A） Argue with the employer about the reason for the layoff. （ B） Remain even-tempered and avoid radical behaviors. （ C） Make a fair comment on their job performance. （ D） Send the company e-mails to ask for compensation. 4 Ly
28、nn Joseph suggests that before considering the job research, the downsized should first _. （ A） modify their resume to make it more attractive （ B） try to get some reemployment training （ C） seek help from professional career counselors （ D） get over the hurt to their feelings caused by the layoff 5
29、 What does “elevator speech“ refer to in this passage? （ A） The speech that is given in an elevator. （ B） A general explanation for ones job loss. （ C） The formal speech on topic of unemployment. （ D） A detailed description for the downsizing. 6 According to Dr. Joseph, journaling helps unemployed p
30、eople _. （ A） have an objective comment on themselves （ B） heal from the hurt feelings caused by the layoff （ C） have an insight on the situation of the job market （ D） become ignorant of others opinions on them 7 What is said about “Future Self in the passage? （ A） Its harmful and drives people to
31、be unrealistic about themselves. （ B） It is a therapy used widely to cure depression caused by job loss. （ C） It can make people have a positive attitude toward their future. （ D） It is a kind of imagination which can be realized with efforts. 8 An unemployed person is eligible for unemployment comp
32、ensation on the condition that _. （ A） he is in unemployment for more than 26 weeks （ B） his living standard is below the poverty line （ C） he is laid off not due to his own fault （ D） he doesnt receive severance package 9 The period an unemployed person can get UI benefits is limited to no more tha
33、n _ in most states. 10 For people who plan to depend on UI for a period of time, they should periodically inform the unemployment office about _. 11 To grab the interviewers attention, it is necessary to edit time and time again and make a resume that is _. Section A Directions: In this section, you
34、 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 pause. During the pause, you must read the four c
35、hoices marked A, B, C and D, and decide which is the best answer. （ A） The meeting is not on his schedule. （ B） He doesnt mind postponing the meeting. （ C） The meeting goes against his schedule. （ D） He doesnt mind having meeting ahead of schedule. （ A） It was just so-so. （ B） It was great. （ C） It
36、was terrible. （ D） It was interesting. （ A） He is as fat as a potato. （ B） He is fond of watching TV. （ C） He likes potatoes very much. （ D） He doesnt know much about TV. （ A） It has friendly folks. （ B） Its air is clean. （ C） It is quiet. （ D） It gives him a sense of freshness. （ A） A new fitness c
37、lub. （ B） Doing exercise to keep fit. （ C） After-work activities. （ D） Weekend plans. （ A） She likes Mexican food very much. （ B） She likes to go out dancing. （ C） She will celebrate his birthday. （ D） She accepts the mans invitation. （ A） He hasnt taken part in a debate this year. （ B） He believes
38、the team was eliminated already. （ C） He doesnt know if the team was successful. （ D） He is too busy to go to the competition with the woman. （ A） To tell him they are busy. （ B） To cancel an appointment. （ C） To send him a busy signal. （ D） To invite him to go to a film. （ A） Professor and student.
39、 （ B） Boss and employee. （ C） Interviewer and interviewee. （ D） President and adviser. （ A） It has 2 million dollars in capital. （ B） It has 50,000 people. （ C） Its products are marketed in the US only. （ D） Its products sell quite well in China. （ A） Organized and a good speaker. （ B） Enthusiastic
40、and a fast-learner. （ C） Persistent and experienced. （ D） Capable and good at marketing. （ A） 5:15. （ B） 4:45. （ C） 5:45. （ D） 0.177083 （ A） He shouted at his wife. （ B） He just stood there. （ C） He crawled under the table. （ D） He lost consciousness. （ A） They just lived in the first floor. （ B） Th
41、eir apartment building is lower than a normal one. （ C） The floor below their apartment was totally flattened. （ D） The ground was heightened because of the earthquake. （ A） It was gone completely. （ B） It stayed where it was before the earthquake. （ C） It moved to another place and collapsed totall
42、y. （ D） It kept standing there though moved. 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 and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from t
43、he four choices marked A, B, C and D. （ A） She wrote a letter to the President. （ B） She carried out a “Childrens Forest“ project. （ C） She established Kids F. A. C. E （ D） She spoke at the Earth Summit in Brazil. （ A） It offers help to Kids who loves wild life. （ B） It provides wild animals with fo
44、od. （ C） It creates the backyard wildlife habitats. （ D） It advocates the protection of the nature. （ A） It was established in 1992. （ B） It is a great way to start helping the wildlife. （ C） It has 30,000 members. （ D） It teaches kids to be environmentally friendly. （ A） She was very worried. （ B）
45、She was confident. （ C） She felt very nervous. （ D） She felt calm. （ A） Helping her younger brother to take part in the local Special Olympisc. （ B） Telling about her experience as a volunteer at the local Special Olympics. （ C） Calling on people to help the children who suffer from Downs syndrome.
46、（ D） Explaining the origins, events, and philosophy of the Special Olympics. （ A） She spoke clearly, fluently and dynamically. （ B） She forgot to make eye contact with her listeners. （ C） She was distracted and forgot what she wanted to say. （ D） She was enthusiastic and she used much body language.
47、 （ A） They were roommates. （ B） They were good friends. （ C） They were competitors. （ D） They were booksellers. （ A） He envied Richards marriage. （ B） He was guilty of Richards death. （ C） He felt lucky with no rival in town. （ D） He thought of Richard from time to time. （ A） From the latters rivals
48、 Dylans. （ B） From the wrapping paper of a book. （ C） From a rare first edition of a dictionary. （ D） From a dictionary collector in Australia. （ A） Both of them realized their original ambitions. （ B） Both George and Richard became millionaires. （ C） Richard became a millionaire while George had no
49、 great success. （ D） George established a successful business while Richard was missing. 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 words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missing informati
