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1、六级考试模拟题2011年4月大学英语六级考试模拟题Part I Writing (30 minutes) Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic: How to Become Confident? You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below in Chinese.1. 大学生自信心的重要性2. 学校应该怎样采取适当的方法3. 学生自己应该如何做How to Be

2、come ConfidentTen Best Places to Experience MusicIn an extract from Lonely Planets 1000 Ultimate Experiences, we take you to the ten best places on the planet to shake a tail feather.Grand Ole Opry, USAThis country-music phenomenon is actually a Saturday night, live radio broadcast that goes out on

3、Nashvilles WSM station. Its been around since 1925, making it the USAs longest continuous radio show, and takes place at Nashvilles 4400-seat Grand Ole Opry House. Each year thousands of good-ole boys and girls from around the globe got on down to Tennessee to get a load of the legendary show that h

4、as played host to numerous country music legends Waylon Jennings, Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash and others, like Keith Urban. Plan your trip at ; tickets range from around US$70400.Berlin cabaret, GermanyFor many people the words decadent, cabaret (小酒馆爵士乐) and Berlin go together like oil,

5、terror and war. German cabaret began in the 20s and was a lot darker than its sultry French equivalent more satirical, more political, a reflection of the horrors of warfare. Today, although the scene just isnt what it used to be, Berliner cabaret still offers something of that edge (along with legg

6、y, high-kicking girls, of course), as well as the giddy thrill of being transported back to a time when art actually mattered. The Kit Kat Club is postmodern cabaret; open Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with Friday nights the best for genuine fetishists (崇拜者).Havana, CubaThe absorbing documentary Buen

7、a Vista Social Club (1999) implanted Cuban music into the global consciousness, and today many pilgrims travel to Havana to experience the evocation of a time before collectivisation, before poverty and isolation. They say the music there is connected to the hips (its a prototype of salsa), but that

8、s not all you can hear in Havanas bars and streets: rumba, salsa (of course) and Latin jazz will also shake your hips. The Salon Rosada in Marianao lets you listen to unreal Saturday night tunes from a balcony overlooking a sea of dancers; entry is US$10 for non-Cubans or US$0.25 for locals.Carling

9、Weekend, Reading, EnglandWith a few decades of music history under its belt, the Reading festival is a worthy pilgrimage for fans of alternative pop, rock, rap and hiphop. The three-day event can feel like a home away from home (if your home has 10-million-watt speakers). Once your campsite is set u

10、p, head to a stage (there are six) and lose your mind with 60,000 other people. If an act doesnt measure up, contribute to a barrage of empty plastic bottles, a festival tradition. If you love the act, follow it to Leeds the next day, where a sister festival is held concurrently. Tickets usually go

11、on sale in March; standard day passes cost around 70; swat the line up at and .Ibiza, SpainMention the words Ibiza and dance music these days and you might get another word: dated. But this small island off Spains eastern coast is pretty much where it all began. In the late 80s British DJs would pla

12、y at Ibizas Ecstasy-fuelled clubs before importing the hedonistic vibe (快乐主义的氛围) back to England, where house music and techno (数字音乐) were taking off; the rest is history. Ibizan clubs are a lot more commercial now, but the atmosphere is still undeniably riotous, self-indulgent and pleasure seeking.

13、 Privilege is the worlds massivist club; its 4km from Ibiza Town but offers a free bus shuttle departing every 30 minutes (midnight6am) from Ibiza harbour.New Orleans Jazz Festival, USAAlso known as Jazz Fest, this 10-day gala event spread across 12 stages attracts 650,000 people per year and pretty

14、 much defines the spirit and heritage of New Orleans. Its eclectic, featuring gospel, funk, zydeco (西达科蓝调), rock and Caribbean in addition to jazz, but the best endorsement is the stellar roster (明星名单) of acts it has staged, including Fats Domino, Dr John, Allen Toussaint, Aretha Franklin, Miles Dav

15、is, Bob Dylan, Ella Fitzgerald, Dizzy Gillespie, Santana, Sarah Vaughan, Paul Simon, BB King, Joni Mitchell, James Brown, Willie Nelson, The Temptations, Van Morrison, LL Cool J, Gladys Knight and Youssou NDour. Standard one-day tickets are US$50 at the gate (US$40 if booked online), with more price

16、y (昂贵的) VIP options available; check listings and options at .Dakar, SenegalThey say Dakar is the Paris of French West Africa, a cultural hub with intellectuals and artists aplenty. Fittingly, it has a throbbing live-music scene, powered by mbalax, a cross-hatching of Latin and Caribbean music with

17、African drumming. Beloved Senegalese musician Youssou NDour is the most famous exponent of mbalax, but there are others who have followed his lead, including Baaba Maal and Cheikh Lo. Mbalax performances are addictive: the sight of a 10-piece band completely absorbed in the music while delirious pun

18、ters (投注者) stuff cash into the musicians mouths and pockets is one not easily forgotten. Local and international legend Seck hosts live mbalax nights at the Kilimanjaro club, next to the Soumbedioune fish market.Vienna, AustriaStrauss, Schubert, Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Brahms, Schnberg and Mahler

19、These giants of classical music all at some stage lived or made music in Vienna, and their legacy is celebrated in the city with an annual performance season lasting from September to June, plus an additional nine festivals per year, special events and one-off performances. For lovers of classical m

20、usic, what could be finer than experiencing a world-class recital by the Vienna Philharmonic in the stately Wiener Konzerthaus in the city where it all began? The Wiener Konzerthaus is a short stroll from the U4 Stadtpark Station. Public transport is free with a valid concert ticket for two hours pr

21、ior to a performance.London, EnglandMany come to London for the music, whether they want to party hard in a super club like Ministry or Fabric; chill to an adventurous, possibly stoned (喝酒或吸毒的) DJ in some too-cool-for-school bar; or head to one of Londons unbeatable (无与伦比的) live-music venues. Think

22、of the scenes that London has incubated, like punk, rave (狂野) and drum and bass, and the many ultrafamous London bands like Bowie, the Stones, the Clash, the Pistols Punk started here, and continues to live here; get the latest gig (演出) listings at www.eroding.org.uk.Austin, Texas, USATexas dubs its

23、elf the Live Music Capital of the World, which is a bit cheeky considering the claims of other cities like London. How many famous bands from Austin can you name off the top of your head? Now how many can you think of from London? Alright, calm down lets not get into one of these kinds of fights. Le

24、ts just agree that live music is terribly important to Austin, and respect the fact that it has more live-music venues per capita than Nashville, Las Vegas, New York City, Memphis or Los Angeles. Get info about Austin online at , which features news and reviews of the citys live-music talent and ven

25、ues.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。1. What kind of music can people enjoy in Tennessee?A) radio program about Nashville.B) a Grand Ole Opry kind of music.C) shows of grand jazz musicians.D) many shows of country music.2. Which of the following items is closely related to German Cabaret?A) lengendary. B) postmode

26、rn. C) sultry. D) genuine.3. What can people experience in the city of Havana?A) a type of music which reflects the past.B) music having been implanted into Cuba.C) music written about modern Cuban society.D) Latin jazz before poverty and isolation.4. Which of the following is true about the Reading

27、 festival in England?A) It is very quiet with alternative pop, rock, rap, and hiphop.B) You can find one home for yourself during the festival.C) You can show your dissatisfaction with a performance.D) You can camp in Leeds to enjoy one of the six performances.5. How is music in Ibiza, Spain describ

28、ed?A) It is a music blended by house music weith techno.B) It has exerted great influence on the British music.C) It may bring great pleasure to its large audienceD) Many British DJs contributed a lot to its development.6. What is known about New Orleans Jazz Festival?A) It is one of the greatest 10

29、-ten event featuring jazz.B) Stars like Fats Domino will perform during the fest.C) There will be 12 stages for jazz shows in New Orleans.D) It staged performances by a great many celebrities.7. Dakar, Senegal, is famous all over the world for _.A) Senegalese drumming. B) Caribbean music. C) Delirio

30、us punters. D) Mbalax performances.8. Great classical musicians are celebrated in Vienna with an annual performance season lasting from September to June, plus an additional nine festivals per year, _.9. The music of _ originated in London some years ago. 10. _ is very important to Austin, no matter

31、 Austin lives up to its title of the Live Music Capital of the World or not. 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 fewest possible words. Please

32、 write our answers on Answer Sheet 2.As the economy continues to brighten, a growing number of employers are once again hiring. Whats more, the gains arent limited to certain sectors. Rather, a broad swath of companies within the Fortune 500 - from health care providers to retailers to defense contractors to insurers - are looking to fill 60,000 openings. The businesses incl