精选大学英语六级考试全真预测卷一及参考答案

1、大学英语六级考试全真预测卷一及参考答案PAGE PAGE 110大学英语六级考试全真预测卷一及参考答案PartWriting(30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitledA Harmonious Society in My Mind. You should write at least 150 words following theoutline given below.1. 建立和谐社会成为了一种潮流和趋势。2. 我心中的和谐社会是3. 为了建立

2、和谐社会，我们应该如何去做？A Harmonious Society in My MindPartReading Comprehension(Skimming and Scanning) (15 minutes)Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quicklyand answer the questions on Answer Sheet 1. For questions 1 7, choose the best answerfrom the four choices marked

3、 A), B), C) and D). For questions 8 10, complete thesentences with the information given in the passage.Entertainment in LondonBuying BooksLondoners are great readers. They buy vast numbers of newspapers and magazinesand even of books especially paperbacks, which are still comparatively cheap in spi

4、teof ever increasing rises in the costs of printing. They still continue to buy“proper books, too, printed on good paper and bound between hard covers.There are many streets in London containing shops which specialize in book selling.Perhaps the best known of these is Charing Cross Road in the very

5、heart of London.Here bookshops of all sorts and sizes are to be found, from the celebrated one whichboasts of being “the biggest bookshop in the world to the tiny, dusty little places which seem to have been left over from Dickens time. Many of them specialize insecond hand books, in art books, in f

6、oreign books, in books of philosophy, politicsor any other of the various subjects about which books may be written. One shop inthis area specializes solely in books about ballet!Although it may be the most convenient place for Londoners to buy books, Charing CrossRoad is not the cheapest. For the r

7、eally cheap second hand volumes, the collectormust venture off the busy and crowded roads, to Farringdon Road in the East Centraldistrict of London. Here there is nothing so grand as bookshops. Instead, thebooksellers come along each morning and tip out their sacks of books on to barrows(推车) which l

8、ine the gutters(贫民区). And the collectors, some professional and someamateur, who have been waiting for them, pounce towards the sellers. In places like this one can still, occasionally, pick up for a few pence an old volume that may beworth many pounds.Both Charing Cross Road and Farringdon Road are

9、 well known places of the book buyer.Yet all over London there are bookshops, in places not so well known, where the booksare equally varied and exciting. It is in the sympathetic atmosphere of such shopsthat the loyal book buyer feels most at home. In these shops, even the life longbook browser is

10、frequently rewarded by the accidental discovery of previouslyunknown delights. One could, in fact, easily spend a lifetime exploring London s bookshops. There are many less pleasant ways of spending time!Going to the TheatreLondon is very rich in theatres: there are over forty in the West End alone

11、morethan enough to ensure that there will always be at least two or three shows running to suit every kind taste, whether serious or lighthearted.Some of them are specialist theatres. The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, where the great opera singers of the world can be heard, is the home of opera

12、and the RoyalBallet. The London Coliseum now houses the English National Opera Company, which encourages English singers in particular and performs most operas in English atpopular prices.Some theatres concentrate on the classics and serious drama, some on light comedy,some on musicals. Most theatre

13、s have a personality of their own, from the old, suchas the Theatre Royal (also called the “Haymarket) in the Haymarket, to the moremodern such as the recently opened Baibican centre in the city. The National Theatrehas three separate theatres in its new building by Waterloo Bridge. At the new Barbi

14、cancentre the Royal Shakespeare Company has their London home their other centre isat Stratford-on-Avon.Most of the old London theatres are concentrated in a very small area, within astone s throw of the Piccadilly and Leicester Square tube stations. As the eveningperformances normally begin either

15、at seven thirty or eight p.m., there is a kindof minor rush hour between seven fifteen and eight o clock in this district.People stream out of the nearby tube stations, the pavements are crowded, and taxisand private cars maneuver into position as they drop theatre goers outside theentrance to each

16、theatre. There is another minor rush hour when the performancefinishes. The theatre in London is very popular and it is not always easy to get into see a successful play.Before World War , theatre performances began later and a visit to the theatrewas a more formal occasion. Nowadays very few people

17、 “dress for the theatre (thatis, wear formal evening dress) except for first nights or an important performance.The times of performance were put forward during the war and have not been put back.The existing times make the question of eating a rather tricky problem: one has tohave either early dinn

18、er or late supper. Many restaurants in “theatreland easethe situation by catering specially for early or late dinners.Television and the difficulty of financing plays have helped to close many theatres.But it seems that the worst of the situation is now over and that the theatre, aftera period of de

19、cline, is about to pick up again. Although some quite large provincialtowns do not have a professional theatre, there are others, such as Nottingham, Hull,Coventry or Newcastle, which have excellent companies and where a series of playsare performed during one season by a resident group of actors. S

20、ome towns such asChichester or Edinburgh have theatres which give summer seasons. Even in small townsa number of theatres have been built in the last few years to cater for the localpopulation.Music in BritainIt is debatable whether the tastes of kings reflect those of their subjects.However, three

21、English monarchs certainly shared their people s linking for music.Richard (1157 1199), the “Lionheart, composed songs that he sang with hismusician, Blondel. It is said that when the king was a prisoner in Austria, Blondelfound him by singing a song known only to him and the king, who took up the t

22、une inthe tower of the castle in which he was secretly imprisoned. Henry (1491 1547),notorious for his six wives, was a skilled musician and some of his songs are stillknown and sung. Queen Victoria (1819 1901) and her husband, Prince Albert, delightedin singing ballads. The great composer and piani

23、st Felix Mendelssohn (1809 1847)was a welcome guest at their court, where he would accompany the Queen and the Princewhen they sang.The British love of music is often unfamiliar to foreigners, probably because thereare few renowned British composers. The most famous is Henry Purcell (1658 1695),whos

24、e opera “Dido and Aeneas is a classic. The rousing marching song “Lillibuleroattributed to Purcell, now used by BBC as an identification signal preceding OverseasService news bulletins, was said to have “sung James out of three kingdoms whenhe fled from Britain in 1688. Sir Edward Elgar (1857 1934)

25、is known for his choraland orchestral works, some of which have been made more widely known by the famousviolinist Yehudi Menuhin. Benjamin Britten (1913 1976), a composer with a verypersonal style, has become world famous for such operatic works as “Peter Grimesand “Billy Budd. Ralph Vaughan Willia

26、ms (1872 1958) was deeply influenced byEnglish folk music, as is shown by his variations on the old tune “Green sleeves(which most people consider a folk song). In recent years there has been a greatrevival of folk music, and groups specializing in its performance have sprung up allover Britain. Thi

27、s phenomenon has its roots in the work of Cecil Sharp (1859 1924),who collected folk songs and dances.Present-day concern with music is shown by the existence of something like a hundredsummer schools in music, which cater for all grades of musicians, from the merebeginner to the skilled performer.

28、These schools, where a friendly atmosphere reigns,provide courses lasting from a weekend to three or four weeks, and cover a wide range,from medieval and classical music to rock and roll and pop. There are alsoimportant musical festivals in towns such as Aldeburgh, Bath, and Cheltenham. Popmusic fes

29、tivals draw thousands of people, especially young people. In the greatcities there are resident world famous orchestras and from all over the world great performers come to play or sing in Britain. In many towns there are brass bands, andthe players are often such people as miners or members of the

30、local fire brigade,for music in Britain is not just an elegant interest, it is above all democratic.1. Which of the following do the great readers in London probably buy the least?A) Newspaper.B) Magazine.C) Paperback.D) Hardback.2. Chafing Cross Road is very famous because.A) all kinds of bookstore

31、s are along the streetsB) it lies right in the center of LondonC) they have the cheapest books in LondonD) the biggest bookstore in the world is there3. What can you learn about Farringdon Road?A) It s to the east of London.B) It s a street of bookstores.C) It s a center for second hand books.D) It

32、s where worthless books are sold.4. What does the author mean by saying “some of them are specialist theatres?A) Those theatres only have operas show.B) The theatres are especially good for their ballet show.C) These theatres offer really affordable ticket.D) They each hold a special type of play or

33、 show.5. Because of the theatre performances, the area around Piccadilly and LeicesterSquare tube stations gets crowded.A) before seven-thirtyB) between seven and eightC) at about eight oclockD) from seven-fifteen to eight6. What kind of change did World War bring to the theatres?A) The putting forw

34、ard of dinner.B) The costume of the performance.C) The time of the performance.D) The restaurants nearly offer different food.7. What, according to the author, caused the decline of theatre business?A) There are not professional theatres in large provincial towns.B) During World War , a lot of theat

35、res were destroyed.C) Some people begin to choose staying at home and watching TV.D) The performance of the plays is becoming worse and worse.8. According to the author, three music lovers of the royal family members are.9. The British love of music is not known to foreigners for.10. The courses off

36、ered by summer school in music where a friendly atmosphere reignslast .PartListening Comprehension (35 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 longconversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be askedabout what was said. B

37、oth 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 fourchoices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark thecorresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the

38、 centre.11. A) Go to the parties.B) Go for a ride.C) Study for her exam.D) Change her clothes.12. A) The air pollution is caused by the development of industry.B) The city was poor because there wasn_t much industry.C) The womans exaggerating the seriousness of the pollution.D) He might move to anot

39、her city very soon.13. A) He believes dancing is enjoyable.B) He definitely does not like dancing.C) He admires those who dance.D) He won t dance until he has done his work.14. A) He admires Jean s straightforwardness.B) He thinks Brown deserves the praise.C) He will talk to Jean about what happened

40、.D) He believes Jean was rude to Brown.15. A) The woman had been planning for the conference.B) The woman called the man but the line was busy.C) The woman didn t come back until midnight.D) The woman had guests all evening.16. A) He shows great enthusiasm for his studies.B) He is a very versatile p

41、erson.C) He has no talent for tennis.D) He does not HYPERLINK / t _blank studyhard enough.17. A) He has managed to sell a number of cars.B) He is contented with his current position.C) He might get fired.D) He has lost his job.18. A) Jerry stayed in a room on the third floor for an hour.B) Jerry was

42、 absent when the discussion was being held.C) Nobody but the woman noticed that Jerry was absent.D) Jerry did not leave room 405 until an hour had passed.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the conversation you have just heard.19. A) To provide language learning opportunities.B) To teach students how to

43、 be expert in computer.C) To provide work opportunities for graduating students in the community.D) To help students pass math exam.20. A) English grammar.B) English literature.C) Intercultural communication.D) Mathematics class.21. A) By May 29th.B) By June 29th.C) By July 29th.D) By April 29th.Que

44、stions 22 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.22. A) Video and online game.B) Hazards of a high tech society.C) Relationships on campus.D) Internet addiction.23. A) Because they lack self discipline in their studies.B) Because they spend too much time on the Internet.C) Because t

45、hey have not exerted their utmost efforts.D) Because they have developed poor relationships with teachers.24. A) The impulse to go online begins to affect other areas of life.B) One begins to feel anxious or depressed or lonely if online.C) One isnt looking forward to being connected with other peop

46、le online.D) One is likely to be violent or crazy or aggressive if not online.25. A) To have some sort of balance in life.B) To keep off the Internet completely.C) To develop some sort of healthy recreation.D) To have a face-to-face talk with a psychiatrist.Section BDirections: In this section, you

47、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 onlyonce. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choicesmarked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Shee

48、t 2 witha single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 26 to 28 are based on the passage you have just heard.26. A) Diamond-producing rivers are located far away the mountain side.B) Diamonds can be formed without volcano heat and pressure.C) Volcano explosions brought some diamonds up to the

49、 earth surface.D) Explosions of the volcano can damage diamonds as well.27. A) In the volcanoes.B) On the floor of the sea.C) Under the river bed.D) At the foot of the mountain.28. A) How Diamond is Formed and Found.B) Diamond A Precious Stone.C) Diamond Hunting.D) Diamond Producing Countries.Passag

50、e TwoQuestions 29 to 31 are based on the passage you have just heard.29. A) How people fall ill.B) The influence of people s emotions on their health.C) A new method to cure breast cancer.D) Several ways to keep fit.30. A) Because he was of ill health.B) Because he was in a bad mood.C) Because his w

51、ife abandoned him.D) Because his immune system was not strong enough.31. A) Those who like talking about cheerful things live longer.B) Those who avoid talking about cheerful things die sooner.C) Those who like talking about their disease live longer.D) Those who avoid talking about their illness li

52、ve longer.Passage ThreeQuestions 32 to 35 are based on the passage you have just heard.32. A) Selling home furnishing.B) Renting furnished apartment.C) Selling used furniture.D) Renting home furnishing.33. A) Because the furniture they get in this way is better in quality.B) Because it saves them a

53、lot of money.C) Because it saves them much trouble and money.D) Because they can get better quality furniture in this way.34. A) The idea of renting furniture is not acceptable.B) Renting furniture is not popular in the couple s home town.C) Only those who don t have enough money want to rent furnit

54、ure.D) People usually grow to like the furniture they have rented.35. A) Rent or Buy?B) A New Way of Getting Home Furnishing.C) Furnished Apartment.D) A New Idea.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passageis read for the first time, you should listen c

55、arefully for its general idea. Whenthe passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numberedfrom 36 to 43 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 44to 46 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you caneither use

56、 the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in yourown words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should checwhat you have written.People do not analyze every problem they meet. Sometimes they try to remember a (36)from the last time they had a similar pr

57、oblem. They often accept the (37) or ideasof other people. Other times they begin to act without thinking; they try to finda solution by (38) and error. However, when all these (39) fail, the personwith a problem has to start analyzing. There are six (40) in analyzing a problem.First, the person mus

58、t (41) that there is a problem. For example, Sam s bicycleis (42), and he cannot ride it to class as he usually does. Sam must see that thereis a problem with his bicycle. Next, the thinker must (43) the problem. BeforeSam can repair his bicycle, he must find the reason why it does not work. For ins

59、tance,(44). He must take his problem more specific.(45). For instance, suppose Sam decidedthat his bike does not work because there is something wrong with the gear wheels.At this time, he can look in his bicycle repair book and read about gears. He cantalk to his friends at the bike shop. He can lo

60、ok at his gears carefully. (46). TakeSam as an illustration. His suggestions might be: put oil on the gear wheels; buynew gear wheels and replace the old ones; tighten or loosen the gear wheels.PartReading Comprehension(Reading in Depth) (25 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, there is a s