大学英语考试复习资料大学六级模拟942.docx

1、大学英语考试复习资料大学六级模拟942 大学英语考试复习资料大学六级模拟942大学六级模拟942Part Writing问题:1. Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay based on the picture below. You should start your essay with a brief description of the impact of flooding apps of smart phones on their users and then expla

2、in the advantages and disadvantages of numerous smart phone apps. You should write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words. 答案:范文 As is depicted in the picture, a woman talks to a man, complaining of the weak points of apps. The thought-provoking picture intends to warn that apps should be tre

3、ated appropriately and people should not be overly dependent on them. Just as every coin has two sides, there is no exception for mobile apps. On the one hand, it is convenient for smart phone users to have so many apps. They can do numerous things when their mobile phones are connected to the Inter

4、net: go shopping, chat with their friends, receive emails, have video conference, read e-books, watch films, etc. On the other hand, the negative effects caused by apps cant be overlooked. Firstly, some apps may lead to message leakage, which is dangerous for the users. Secondly, overuse of smart ph

5、ones can be harmful to ones physical and mental health. Last but not least, over-reliance on apps may make people indulge in the virtual world, isolating people from the outside world, and leading people to ignore everything around them. To conclude, mobile apps should be utilized in a wise way. Whi

6、le enjoying the convenience of apps we should stay awake and avoid being caught in the virtual world. Part Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear some questions. Both the conversation and the q

7、uestions 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 onAnswer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre. Questions 1 to 4 are based on the conversation you have just heard. (如需

8、获取本MP3听力录音请搜索标题名) 1.A.How to spend summer holiday.B.How to avoid seasickness.C.How to prepare for a boat trip.D.How to deal with vomiting on a sea trip.答案:B听力原文 W: Hi, Mike, where will you spend your summer holiday? M: I will go to Greece for a holiday trip. W: It sounds fantastic! Do tell me all yo

9、ur experiences after you come back! M: Yes, Im very excited with this trip but I am worried about seasickness. You know, I will have a boat trip for several days. W: Take it easy. I have some tips to help you deal with it. With the right medicine and a few useful tips, it can be kept under control.

10、M: Thats great! What are the tips? W: First, you should avoid alcohol and smoking at least a day before your boat journey. Before the day you set sail, you should have enough sleep. M: OK. Should I eat less the day before I get on board? W: You can eat small portions of food. Your stomach should be

11、neither totally empty nor too full. M: Which part of the ship is more comfortable to stay at? W: It is better to stay in the midship than at the bow or stern. If you dont feel well, the best thing to do is go to the upper deck, get some fresh air and gaze at a point on the horizon. M: Ha, that is a

12、good idea. W: And dont forget to take some medicine before you go on the voyage if you know you are susceptible to seasickness. M: Well, you do help me a lot! Thank you! What are the two speakers talking about? 解析 对话中男士说，能去希腊旅行很兴奋，但是很担心晕船的问题，女士紧接着给他提供了几条小建议。可见，两人是在谈论如何避免晕船的问题，故B项正确。 2.A.He should ea

13、t a little food.B.He should eat nothing.C.He should eat as much as possible.D.He can eat what he likes.答案:A听力原文 How much should the man eat before the journey? 解析 对话中，男士问女士在登船的前一天是不是应该少吃点东西，女士回答说可以吃少量的食物，不能一点儿都不吃也不能过饱。A项中的a little与原文中的small portions为同义替换，故为正确答案。 3.A.At the stern.B.At the bow.C.At th

14、e bottom deck.D.At the middle of the ship.答案:D听力原文 Where should the man stay in the ship in order to keep him more comfortable? 解析 当男士问待在船的哪个位置最舒服时，女士说最好待在船的中部而不是船头或船尾，故可知D项正确。 4.A.Stay on the upper deck.B.Appreciate the horizon.C.Take some medicine.D.Help others.答案:C听力原文 What does the woman remind

15、the man to do before the voyage? 解析 在对话的结尾部分，女士对男士说如果他会晕船，航行之前别忘了带些药。可见女士提醒男士的是带些药物，C项中的take some medicine是文中原词再现，故为正确答案。 Questions 5 to 8 are based on the conversation you have just heard. (如需获取本MP3听力录音请搜索标题名) 5.A.She was impressed by it.B.It was a waste of money.C.She was amazed that it had opened

16、 so soon.D.She didnt like it as much as the other wings.答案:A听力原文 M: Hey! How was your trip? W: Wonderful! I spent most of my time at the art museum. I especially liked the new wing. I was amazed to hear the guide explain the problems they had when building it. M: Right. I just read an article that w

17、ent on and on about the cost. 90 million in total, I think. W: Yeah, The guide mentioned that. You could see they spared no expense. M: Hmm. It looked really unusual, at least from what I saw in the picture. W: It is. The basic design is two triangles. In fact there are triangles all over: the pavin

18、g stones in the courtyard, the skylights and even a lot of sculptures. One sculpture is a mobile. Its in the courtyard and its made of pieces of aluminum that moves slowly in the air. Its really impressive. M: That was in the article too. It said that the original was steel and it weighed so much th

19、at it wasnt safe to hand. W: Right. They did it over in aluminum so it wouldnt come crashing down on someones head. M: You know the article went into that in detail. There was even an interview with the sculptor. W: Id like to read that. Would you mind if I borrow the magazine sometime? M: No. I wou

20、ldnt mind if I havent thrown it out yet. What did the woman think of the new wing of the museum? 解析 男士问女士旅行的情况，女士说她大部分时间都待在艺术博物馆里，她说她especially liked博物馆的新翼，说明女士对其印象深刻，故答案为A。 6.A.He took a tour of the city.B.He read about it.C.He wrote an article about it.D.He worked there as a guide.答案:B听力原文 How had

21、 the man learned about the museum? 解析 题目问男士是如何了解这个博物馆的。男士说他看到一篇介绍博物馆成本的文章，因此答案为B。 7.A.They came from the original wing.B.Theyre made of the same material.C.Theyre similar in shape.D.They were designed by the same person.答案:C听力原文 According to the woman, what do the paving stones, skylights and the sc

22、ulptures have in common? 解析 题目问the paving stones、skylights和the sculptures的共同点，答案正好出现在文中这几个事物出现之前。女士说到处都是三角形，然后列举了这几个事物。显然它们的共同点在于形状，因此答案为C。 8.A.It was made of aluminum.B.It wasnt large enough.C.It wouldnt move in the wind.D.It was too heavy to put up.答案:D听力原文 What was the problem with the original m

23、obile? 解析 题目问原来的移动雕塑有什么问题。答案就在信息词original后面。男士说原来的雕塑是钢制的，太沉，不安全，因此答案为D。 Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear two 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

24、the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C, and D. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Passage One Questions 9 to 11 are based on the passage you have just heard. (如需获取本MP3听力录音请搜索标题名) 1.A.Content of speech is more important than tone o

25、f voice.B.Voice quality has a strong effect on listeners.C.Effective speakers must use visual aids.D.A microphone is essential in large rooms.答案:B听力原文 Today we are going to practice evaluating a main tool used when addressing groupsthe voice. There are three main elements that combine to create eith

26、er a positive or negative experience for listeners. They can result in a voice that is pleasing to listen to and can be used effectively. Or they can create a voice that doesnt hold attention. The three elements are volume, pitch and pace. When evaluating volume, keep in mind that a good speaker wil

27、l adjust to the size of both the room and the audience. Of course, with an amplifying device like a microphone, the speaker can use a natural tone. But speakers should not be dependent on microphones. A good speaker can speak loudly without shouting. The second element, pitch, is related to the high

28、ness or lowness of the sounds. High pitches are for most people more difficult to listen to. So, in general, speakers should use the lower registers of their voice. During a presentation, its important to vary pitch to some extent in order to maintain interest. The third element, pacethat is how fas

29、t or slow words and sounds are pronouncedshould also be varied. A slower pace can be used to emphasize important points. Note that the time spent not speaking can be meaningful too. Pauses ought to be used to signal transitions or create anticipation. Because a pause gives the listener time to think

30、 about what was just said or even to predict what might come next. It can be very effective when moving from one topic to another. What is the main point the lecturer makes? 解析 比较四个选项大致可以推测本题问的是本文的主要内容。 短文开头即说明了短文的主要内容：评价演讲时最主要的工具声音，并分三个要素加以分析，脉络很清晰。因此答案为B。 2.A.Always use a loudspeaker.B.Avoid large

31、 rooms.C.Never vary the volume.D.Not to shout.答案:D听力原文 What recommendation does the lecturer make about volume? 解析 1四项均表示动作。 2结合主旨推测本题可能问的是做某事时应该注意什么。 文章说好的演讲者可以大声演讲但不用喊，可知关于音量的建议是不要喊，答案为D。 3.A.By pausing.B.By raising pitch.C.By lowering registers.D.By pointing to a chart.答案:A听力原文 According to the lecturer, how can a speaker indicate that the topic is about to change? 解析 四项都是以by开头的短语，考查的是做事方式。 短文中的signal transitions与问题中的indicate that the topic is about to change同义，并且短文最后两句还对停顿(pause)为什么有用做出了解释，因此答案为A。 Passa