六級(jí)考前沖刺試題一

1、六級(jí)考前沖刺試題一Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled Should Retirement Age Be Raised? You should write at least 150 words according to the outline given below.1. 有人贊成提高退休年齡2. 有人則反對(duì)3. 你的看法Should Retirement Age Be Raised?_Part II Rea

2、ding 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 1-7, choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). For questions 8-10, complete

3、the sentences with the information given in the passage.12 Things Ive Learned From Traveling Around the World for Three YearsOn March 13, 2007, I handed over the keys to my house, put my possessions in storage and headed out to travel around the world with nothing but a backpack, my laptop and a cam

4、era. Three and a half years and 70 countries later, Ive gotten the equivalent of a Ph.D in general knowledge about the people and places of Planet Earth. Here are some of the things Ive learned:1) People are generally good.Many people are afraid of the world beyond their door, yet the vast majority

5、of humans are not thieves, murderers or rapists. They are people just like you and me who are trying to get by, to help their families and go about living their lives. There is no race, religion or nationality that is exempt from this rule. How they go about living their lives might be different, bu

6、t their general goals are the same.2) The media lies.If you only learned about other countries from the news, youd think the world was a horrible place. The media will always sensationalize and simplify a story. I was in East Timor when the assassination attempts on President Jos Ramos-Horta, and Pr

7、ime Minister Xanana Gusmo in 2008. The stories in the news the next day were filed from Jakarta or Kuala Lumpur, not Dili. It was all secondhand news. I was in Bangkok during the political protests this year, but youd never have any idea they were taking places if you were not in the immediate area

8、where the protests were taking place. The media makes us scared of the rest of the world, and we shouldnt be.3) The world is boring.If there isnt a natural disaster or an armed conflict, most places will never even be mentioned in the news. When is the last time youve heard Laos or Oman mentioned in

9、 a news story? What makes for good news are exceptional events, not ordinary events. Most of the world, just like your neighborhood, is pretty boring. It can be amazingly interesting, but to the locals, they just go about living their lives.4) Americans dont travel.This stereotype is true. Americans

10、 dont travel overseas as much as Brits, Dutch, Germans, Canadians or Scandinavians. There are some good reasons for this (big country, short vacation time) and bad ones (fear and ignorance). We dont have a gap year culture like they have in the UK and we dont tend to take vacations longer than a wee

11、k. I cant think of a single place I visited where I met Americans in numbers anywhere close to our relative population.5) The rest of the world isnt full of germs.Many people travel with their own supply of water and an industrial vat of hand sanitizer (消毒劑). I can say in full honestly that I have n

12、ever used hand sanitizer or gone out of my way to avoid contact with germs during my travels. It is true that in many places you can get nasty illnesses from drinking untreated water, but I dont think this means you have be a traveling Howard Hughes. Unless you have a particularly weak immune system

13、 or other illness, I wouldnt worry too much about local bugs.6) You dont need a lot stuff.Condensing my life down from a 3,000 sq/ft house to a backpack was a lesson in knowing what really matters. I found I could get by just fine without 97% of the things I had sitting around my home. Now, if I pur

14、chase something, I think long and hard about it because anything I buy I will have to physically carry around. Because I have fewer possessions, I am more likely to buy things of higher quality and durability.7) Traveling doesnt have to be expensive.Yes, if you insist on staying in five-star hotels

15、and luxury resorts, travel can be very expensive. However, it is possible to visit many parts of the world and only spend $10-30 per day. In addition to traveling cheap, you can also earn money on the road teaching English or working on an organic farm. Ive met many people who have been able to trav

16、el on a little more than $1,000/month. I met one man from the Ukraine who spent a month in Egypt on $300.8) Culture changes.Many people go overseas expecting to have an “authentic” experience, which really means they want to confirm some stereotype they have in their mind of happy people living in h

17、uts and villages. They are often disappointed to find urban people with technology. Visiting a different place doesnt mean visiting a different time. It is the 21st Century, and most people live in it. They are as likely to wear traditional clothes as Americans are to wear stove top hats like Abraha

18、m Lincoln. Cultures have always changed as new ideas, religions, technologies sprang up and different cultures mingled and traded with each other. Today is no different.9) Everyone is proud of where they are from.When you meet someone local in another country, most people will be quick to tell you s

19、omething about their city/province/country that they are proud of. Pride and patriotism seem to be universal values. I remember trying to cross the street once in Palau, one of the smallest countries in the world, and a high school kid came up to me and said, “This is how we cross the street in PALA

20、U!” Even crossing the street became an act to tell me about his pride in his country. People involved in making foreign policy should be very aware of this.10) Most people have a deep desire to travel around the world.Not shocking, but every day I meet people who are fascinated by what I do and how

21、I live. The desire to travel is there, but fears and excuses usually prevent people from doing it. I understand that few people can drop what they are doing and travel around the world for three years, but traveling overseas for even a few months is within the realm of possible for many people at so

22、me point in their lives. Even on an island in the middle of the Pacific, people who would probably never leave their home island talked to me of one day wishing they could see New York or London for themselves. I think the desire to explore and see new things is fundamental to the human experience.1

23、1) You can find the internet almost everywhere.I have been surprised at where Ive found internet access. Ive seen remote villages in the Solomon Islands with a packet radio link to another island for their internet access. Ive been at an internet cafe in the Marshall Islands that accessed the web vi

24、a a geosynchronous satellite (同步衛(wèi)星). Ive seen lodges in the rainforest of Borneo hooked up to the web. I once counted 27 open wifi signals in Taipei on a rooftop. We truly live in a wired world.12) Everyone should travel.At some point in your life, whether it is after college or when you retire, eve

25、ryone should take some extended trip outside of their own country. The only way to really have a sense of how the world works is to see it yourself.1. What do we learn about the author from the first two paragraphs?A) He was forced to leave home three years ago.B) He sold the house to pay for his wo

26、rld tour.C) He learned a lot from traveling around the world.D) He got a Ph.D in Geography in three and a half years.2. According to the author, the vast majority of humans .A) commit some crimes in life B) struggle hard but fail to make ends meetC) generally share the same goal of life D) have the

27、same lifestyle regardless of race3. The authors experience in Bangkok shows that .A) the rest of the world proves to be extremely riskyB) people should not be afraid of visiting other countriesC) the locals are unaware of the secret political protestsD) the news helps people stay away from dangerous

28、 places4. Why Americans travel overseas less than their western counterparts?A) Their vacations tend to be shorter.B) They cant afford international tours.C) They are more interested in making money.D) They prefer staying where Americans are in the majority.5. When traveling in another country, many

29、 Americans bring water with them because .A) they are not used to drinking local waterB) they assume that local water is not safeC) they are more prone to water-borne diseasesD) their can easily fall ill if contacting with local germs6. According to the author, if one chooses to travel with fewer po

30、ssessions, he .A) is likely to enjoy himself moreB) will be able to travel much cheaperC) tends to buy home more local specialty products D) will probably make wiser purchase on the road7. According to the passage, many people who travel overseas expect to .A) see the locals living in a primitive wa

31、yB) learn technology developed by foreignersC) challenge the stereotype about their motherlandD) experience changes taking places in another country8. The example of crossing the street shows that the middle school boy is . 9. According to the author, those fascinated to travel are held back from tr

32、aveling around the world by . 10. With internet seen in almost every corner of the world, todays world is said to have become . Part III Listening Comprehension (35 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversa

33、tion, 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 choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the co

34、rresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.11. A) He accepts the womans invitation.B) He doesnt think Susan will agree to go. C) He doesnt want to accept the womans invitation. D) He has to ask for Susans opinion and then he can decide.12. A) She has bread every morni

35、ng. B) She eats eggs every morning. C) She has a lot to eat for breakfast. D) She does not know what to eat for breakfast.13. A) The tickets will sell out quickly. B) There will be extra tickets at the rock concert. C) The rock concert will probably be rescheduled. D) Each person will be allowed to

36、buy only one ticket.14. A) He is probably a playboy. B) He doesnt know many pretty girls. C) He is rather famous among students. D) It is unusual for Jim to know girls in other departments.15. A) At a bookstore. B) At the dentists. C) In a restaurant. D) In the library.16. A) Tom isnt good at singin

37、g. B) Tom is advised not to talk much. C) Tom just had a surgery on his throat. D) Tom is encouraged by his doctor to speak more.17. A) Cancel the meeting. B) Meet her in the auditorium. C) Reserve a large room for the meeting. D) Schedule the meeting for a different time.18. A) To change the shoes

38、for another size. B) To change the shoes for another style. C) To return the shoes and get the refund. D) To change the shoes for a different color.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. A) The interviewees skills. B) The interviewees personality.C) The interviewees

39、 former colleagues. D) The interviewees suitability for the job.20. A) Try to be very confident in yourself.B) Try to know more about the interviewers.C) Practice an interview with your best friend.D) Go over possible questions with some friends.21. A) Focus on the person who sits in the middle.B) G

40、ive equal time to make eye contact with every interviewer.C) Focus on the questioner and look at others from time to time.D) Focus all the attention on the question and make little eye contact.22. A) Its not necessary to collect information about the company.B) Your understanding of the job requirem

41、ents is very important.C) More attention should be paid to the question other than the interviewers.D) The interviewers in a group interview are there to assess your working abilities.Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.23. A) Students receive credit for work experie

42、nce.B) The professor videotapes class lectures for review.C) Classes are held at various locations throughout the area.D) Students are not required to attend regular class lectures.24. A) It doesnt require any examinations.B) It promotes the concept of self-learning.C) It allows more flexibility in

43、students schedule.D) It allows students to meet teachers from other universities.25. A) It will increase class size.B) It limits interaction among students.C) It requires too much traveling to different cities.D) It will force students to watch too much television.Section BDirections: In this sectio

44、n, 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 the corresponding letter on A

45、nswer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 26 to 29 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. A) Silent reading had not been discovered.B) Few people could read for themselves.C) People relied on reading for entertainment.D) There were few places available for pr

46、ivate reading.27. A) A change in the nature of reading. B) An increase in the number of books.C) A change in the status of educated people. D) An increase in the average age of readers.28. A) The effects of healthy reading.B) The importance of silent reading.C) The value of different types of readin

47、g materials.D) The information yielded by books and newspapers.29. A) Encourage the growth of reading.B) Change peoples attitudes to reading.C) Show how reading methods have been improved.D) Explain how present-day reading habits developed.Passage TwoQuestions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you h

48、ave just heard.30. A) Its definition is complex. B) It is a journey that never ends.C) There are too many landmarks. D) The distance is too long to measure.31. A) They will take a more passive role. B) They will be slow to adapt to changes.C) They will be open to new experiences.D) They will always

49、fail at first and win at last.32. A) A period during which we cease to grow.B) Being trapped inside a shell of our own.C) The protection of ourselves against risks.D) The feelings of insecurity and self-doubt.Passage ThreeQuestions 33 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.33. A) A speci

50、al symbol in life. B) A theatrical role in a play.C) A great character in history. D) An imaginary person in a fiction.34. A) Creating special language. B) Selling a variety of products.C) Providing a comfortable environment.D) Opening stores in busy areas of cities. 35. A) It imparts coffee culture

51、.B) It does its business illegally.C) It squeezes competitors out of the market.D) It applies machine more than people to make the coffee.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 genera

52、l 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 use the exact words yo

53、u have just 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.The place of the child in society has varied for thousands of years and has been affected by different cultures and religions. In ancient ti

54、mes unwanted children were occasionally (36) _, put to death, exploited, or offered for religious sacrifices, and in any event a large percentage of them didnt (37) _ their physically hazardous existence to achieve maturity.In Western civilization within the last few hundred years, there have been m

55、any changes in attitude toward the young. In agricultural Europe the children of the poor worked long hours for little or no pay, and there was no public concern for their safety or welfare. Punishment could be brutal and severe, and sometimes religious (38) _ were expressed violently with a view to

56、ward saving the childs soul.By the eighteenth century the harsh and (39) _ methods began to show some changes. Society slowly (40) _ children a role of more importance. Books were written expressly for them and (41) _ laws were passed for their protection.In the past few (42) _ parents have become m

57、ore attentive to the needs of their children. Better health care is available and education is no longer (43) _ for a limited few. (44) _. Some say the pendulum in child rearing has swung so far toward permissiveness that (45) _.The tendency today is for teachers and parents to emphasize individual

58、responsibility and to stress that (46) _.Part IV Reading Comprehension (Reading in Depth) (25 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, there is a short passage with 5 questions or incomplete statements. Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewe

59、st possible words. Please write your answers on Answer Sheet 2.Questions 47 to 51 are based on the following passage.As Toyota and Hummer have learned, growing too fast can be a dangerous thing.From its origins, success in the auto industry has been about scale. In the early decades of the 20th cent

60、ury, Henry Ford was able to democratize the car and dominate the early auto industry because he built, and then continually improved, an assembly line that could make huge numbers of cars in a short amount of time. Bigger was always better.But two items from yesterdays dispatch in the ongoing car dr