12月大学英语六级考试模拟演练题(二)

1、姓名：_ 班级：_ 学号：_-密-封 -线- 12月大学英语六级考试模拟演练题(二)考试时间：120分钟 考试总分：100分题号一二三四五总分分数遵守考场纪律，维护知识尊严，杜绝违纪行为，确保考试结果公正。part writing (30 minutes)directions: there is an old saying that “clothes make the man.” how do you understand the saying ? you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on this topic. you shou

2、ld write at least 150 words following the outline given below.1.你对该谚语的理解2.你(不)赞同这种这种说法以及理由(注：题目自拟)part 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 on answer sheet 1.for questions

3、1-7, choose the best answer from the four choices marked a), b), c) and d). for questions 8-10, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage.how to create a home library“i cannot live without books,” declared u.s. president thomas jefferson to his friend john adams. indeed, jeffe

4、rson was an obsessive book collector from a young age, amassing (收集) three separate home libraries in his lifetime. jeffersons library was considered the finest in the country, and his collection doubled the holdings of the library of congress. still, jefferson didnt let the shelves at monticello si

5、t empty. by the time he died 11 years later, he had more than 2 000 volumes in his library.jeffersons library might fit your conception of an old-fashioned home library with leather-bound books, wood paneling and uncomfortable furniture. but home libraries can be a dynamic expression of the owners p

6、ersonality. creating a home library is a fun way to display your interests while establishing a special space for reading.home library organizationwhen you started using the public library, you probably learned about melvil dewey and his system for ordering libraries. the dewey decimal classificatio

7、n system has ten broad categories for organizing books,including philosophy, religion and the arts. each category is assigned a number, so for example, when you want a book on modern art, you head to the 700 block. larger libraries, such as those at universities, tend to use the library of congress

8、classification system because it offers a more specific array of subjects for categorization, adding subjects such as medicine and law for a total of 21 categories.your home library may or may not be as large as your local public library, but a good system of organization will still help you find th

9、e book you want quickly, you could take a page from dewey and the library of congress and sort books by subject matter. sections for subjects such as history, technology or fiction might make their retrieval easier. this system also would allow you to highlight a particular passion, such as an exten

10、sive collection of world war history. here are some other ways to organize a collection.alphabetizing by author works well for fiction but not necessarily for nonfiction books of various subjects.judging a book by its cover is usually frowned upon, but sorting by color can be aesthetically pleasing

11、to some . those generally forgetful about the colors of their books might disagree.after a painful breakup, the main character in nick hornbys book high fidelity organizes his record collection autobiographically in the order he acquired them. a chronological organization might include shelves that

12、track the progress of your life, from beloved childhood reading and college textbooks to parenting books.to some readers, there are two ways to look at books: read and unread . prioritizing (区间优化次序) when you might need the book will allow you to keep unread books at the forefront of your collection

13、,as well as books you reach for frequently, such as reference books or favorite novels.library furniturewhile it might be difficult for a book lover to spend money on something other than books, at some point, you will need some bookshelves. built-in, bookshelves can provide floor-to-ceiling storage

14、 and space savings. they can be tucked under staircases or other out-of-the-way spaces; however, theyre not a good choice for renters, and they can respresent a big investment in terms of price and installation. freestanding bookcases are widely available in a variety of sizes, colors and price poin

15、ts. you can also mount hanging bookshelves onto the wall or buy glass cases, which might be preferable if your collection includes antique books that you want to preserve.sagging poses the main threat to bookshelves. a bookshelf that is 36 inches long should have shelves at least one inch thick. if

16、its longer, then it should be thicker so that it wont droop under the weight. one tip for maximizing space on the shelves is to use adjustable bookshelves, so that very small books dont take up space that can be better used for taller coffee table books. you can also decorate bookshelves with person

17、al items, such as photographs and souvenirs. not only will this break up the rows of books visually, it will also give you room to expand as your collection grows.as your bookshelves creep up the wall, you may need a library ladder to reach them. while any step stool or ladder will do, rolling libra

18、ry ladders add an elegant, whimsical (异想天开的) touch. the ladders attach to the shelf on a tracking rod, and the bottom of the ladder has wheels, so that you can move effortlessly from one end of the library to the other.when considering other library furniture, think about how youll be using the room

19、 . if youll be writing and taking notes on your reading, you may want a desk or a lap desk. desks and bookstands are also helpful for reading those big volumes that are too heavy to hold up comfortably. overstuffed couches and chairs will beckon guests to spend a few hours reading, but if you fall a

20、sleep as soon as you hit the couch, you may need to consider other options, particularly if youll be doing scholarly or professional reading. wherever youre sitting, it will be hard to enjoy a library if youre suffering from eyestrain, fatigue and headaches, which can all be brought on by poor light

21、ing. when selecting lighting, look for a lamp that will help you see the smallest text you read. the lamp should be positioned over your shoulder, so that the light is not directly in your eyes. positioning it this way will also help to minimize glare. your lamp should be brighter than the rest of t

22、he room but not that much brighter. however, all light will eventually damage books, so use it at a minimum.book caredo you devour books quickly ? youre not the only one. some insects love books, but not for a good story. book-worms are not just those readers that have their nose in a book all the t

23、ime. the more dangerous kind will tunnel through the book, eat the pages and lay eggs in it.once you identify an infestation, isolate the affected books. in some cases, you can seal the books in plastic bags and freeze them to kill the insects. keeping your library free of excess moisture and dust w

24、ill help to prevent an attack by these insects and vermin (害虫).controlling moisture and dust doesnt just keep away the book bugs though . moisture in the air will also promote the growth of fungus and mold. mold develops at temperatures greater than 70 degrees fahrenheit, and with 65 percent relativ

25、e humidity. dehumidifiers will suck excess moisture out of the air, moisture that could otherwise lead to loose bindings, stains and mildew. oppositely, too little humidity can dry out books, so use a humidifier in the drier winter months. dust is also a magnet for moisture and mildew, so periodical

26、ly dusting the tops of books will keep them clean.in addition to a humidifier, you also might need a fan to keep the library well ventilated. books should be stored away from radiators and kept in a room between 60 of and 70 of. air conditioners and fans are fine to use to keep the temperature down.

27、 extreme heat will damage books; if heat occurs in a room with low humidity, the fibers in the books will dehydrate, turning the pages brittle. in combination with high humidity, heat creates ideal growing conditions for mold.as we mentioned in the last section, lighting can damage books because it

28、leads to bleaching (漂白), fading and eventual deterioration. natural lighting is the most dangerous. if your library has windows, draw the blinds or curtains to minimize injury. limiting the intensity light and duration of exposure will help to preserve the books. 1.during the whole life, jefferson _

29、.a)built three libraries for congress b)built three libraries at his homec)donated books for three libraries d)collected books from three libraries2.why do universities usually use the library of congress classification system ?a)because it is more popular than other systems.b)because it is more mod

30、ern than other systemsc)because it is more specific in arranging subjects.d)because it is less difficult than other systems.3.who might dislike the idea of arranging books by their colors ?a)those who like painting on the bookshelves.b)those who tend to arrange anything scientifically.c)those who ar

31、e color-blind.d)those who usually cannot remember the colors of books.4.if you rank the books according to the frequency they might be touched, youd better put _.a)reference books at the most important positionb)brand-new books at the most important positionc)dog-eared books at the most important po

32、sitiond)all the novels at the most important position5.the treasured books should be put in _.a)built-in bookshelves b)freestanding bookcasesc)hanging bookshelves d)glass cases. 6.if you are doing academic reading in your library, youre advised _.a)to hit overstuffed couches and chairs to produce id

33、easb)to beckon guests to sit in the coaches or chairsc)not to use overstuffed couches and chairsd)not to stuff comfortable coaches or chairs7.how do you choose proper lighting for your reading in the library ?a)the light should cover most areas in the room.b)the light should come over your shoulder.

34、c)the light should not be brighter than other lights in the room.d)the light should only focus on the smallest text.8.in order to prevent your books from being damaged by insects, you should make your library avoid _.9.the proper temperature for storing books is _.10.to reduce the damage of books in

35、 a room with windows, you have to _.part listening comprehension (35 minutes)section adirections: 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 que

36、stions will be spoken only once. after each question 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. then mark the corresponding letter on answer sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。11. a)

37、she ordered it through the mail.b)a male student gave it to her as a birthday present.c)it was a present from her parents.d)she got it while visiting her parents.12. a)put some money in her wallet. b)buy a band concert ticket.c)make a donation. d)lend the man some money. 13. a)he felt sick when he s

38、aw the alteration. b)he thinks the woman is being mean.c)he expected his suit to be ready. d)he backed up into another car.14. a)the organization of a conference. b)the cost of renting a conference room.c)the decoration of a conference room. d)the job of cleaning up the dining room.15. a)because he

39、wanted to meet the womans parents.b)because he goes to a beach house each august.c)because he wont be able to take a vacation.d)because he didnt know the womans plan.16. a)1 million. b)1/4 million. c)1/2 million. d)2 million.17. a)she will reach the restaurant in ten minutes late.b)she has ten minut

40、es to reach the restaurant.c)he thinks he can reach the restaurant in ten minutes.d)he thinks he cant arrive at the restaurant very soon.18. a)because the plane turns sharply. b)because it is 22 miles.c)because there are no signs. d)because of driving conditions.questions 19 to 21 are based on the c

41、onversation you have just heard.19. a)the tourist and the guide. b)the student and the teacher.c)the reporter and the urban expert. d)the worker and the manager.20. a)at the beginning of the 19 th century. b)at the late of 18 th century.c)at the beginning of the 18 th century. d)in the middle of the

42、 19 th century.21. a)thoughout latin america and in parts of asia.b)in europe and american.c)in latin america and europe.d)in latin american, europe and asia.questions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.22. a)be a researcher in the area. b)be a clinical psychologist.c)know ho

43、w to be a problems solver. d)know more about peoples behavior.23. a)the area covered by the course.b)the practice orientation of the course.c)teachers attitude to both teaching and the student.d)teachers flexibility in teaching. 24. a)designing various questiold)she failed to get a promotion.section

44、 bdirections: 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 the four choices marked a), b), c) and d).then mark th

45、e corresponding letter on answer sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。passage onequestions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. a)because many people believe in old ways of predicting weather.b)because city dwellers have no other ways of predicting wea

46、ther.c)because it is based on long experience and observation.d)because we have no other origins of foretelling weather.27. a)because human beings are close to nature.b)because human beings depend on weather forecasting warnings.c)because senses of ours are not useful as that of animals.d)because hu

47、man beings dont depend on the senses.28. a)animals extraordinary ability to predict weather.b)some old ways of weather predicting.c)the wisdom of ancient people.d)why we should pay more respect to animals.passage twoquestions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.29. a)how to drive a

48、 car.b)how to get a driving license in america.c)traffic laws and safety rules in america.d)the age requirement for driving a car. 30. a)you must be at least 16 to start the courses.b)you need to take a hearing test.c)you learn to drive in the classroom.d)you can drive only when another person is in

49、 the car.31. a) when you complete classroom instruction.b)the federal government set the rules for getting a license.c)you need to take a test to get a license.d)a learners permit is not a certificate ensuring you to drive.passage threequestions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.

50、32. a)they were too busy working to learn to read .b)their owners were afraid they could read.c)they had no one to teach them to read.d)they thought reading was not necessary.33. a)they were severely punished. b)they were treated well.c)they were sold to another white man. d)they were given differen

51、t work.34. a)some slaves were brought to america in the 20 th century.b)slaves were not treated as people.c)being brutal to slaves was agaist the law.d)no slave owner was ever punished for their brutality.35. a)there were laws that protected the rights of slaves.b)nobody in the u.s. disagreed with s

52、lavery before 1800.c)there was progress in the opposition to slavery.d)the end of the civil war enabled blacks to enjoy equality.section cdirections: 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 .w

53、hen 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 use the exact words you have ju

54、st heard or write down the main points in your own words. finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written. 注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。the american economic system is organized around a basically private enterprise. its (36) _ ecomomy in which consumers determine w

55、hat shall be producted by spending their money for those goods and services. private businessmen, (37) _ to make their profits, produce these goods and services in (38) _ with other businessmen, and the profit (39) _ , operating under competitive pressures, largely (40) _ how these goods and service

56、s are produced. thus, in the american economic system it is the demand of individual consumers, (41)_ with the desire of businessmen to gain more profits and the desire of individuals to (42) _ their incomes, that together determine what shall be produced and how (43) _ are used to produce it.(44)_. in the american economy, this mechanism is provided by a price system, a process in which prices rise and fall in response to relative demands of consumers. if the product is in short reply relative to the demand, the price will be a bit up and some consumers will be elim