2020年12月大学英语六级考试模拟题2听力原文及答案

1、2020年12月大学英语六级考试模拟题2听力原文及答案Part I WritingIn such a competitive society, many people dream of achieving success overnight. And even some try to get the result by using any means, good or ill. However, we shouldnt forget those traditional virtues in the process of pursuing the so-called life goals, su

2、ch as the trait of honesty. Otherwise, mankind will face a loss of mutual trust among individuals and a loss of a hopeful future.Outdated it may sound, the trait of honesty is supposed to be kept and passed on by all human being. If we ignore it, well learn the significance of honesty the hard way l

3、ater. My friend Laura is a good case in point. Believing she is smart, she speculates that she could pass the final exams without working hard on a daily basis. She played video games or watched TV series everyday instead of studying diligently. When the exams came at the end of the semester, she fe

4、lt overwhelmed. Sadly, she chose to cheat on one of the exams, discarding any thought of honesty. Inevitably, she was caught and punished by the school. She could have been honest about her study and have made up for the exam at a later time.Given the importance of honesty, its vital for students to

5、 value this trait. They are supposed to adopt a down-to-earth attitude toward life or work, being honest and diligence. With the trait of honesty, its beyond doubt that they will be more likely to gain success at work or in life.Part II Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In this section, yo

6、u will hear txvo long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation 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)f B)f C) and D). Then mark the corresponding

7、 letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Conversation OneM: Do you love eggs, Alison? Recently, I read some articles about the relationship between eating eggs and health.W: Yes, I love eating eggs. During a typical day, I may have scrambled eggs in the morning. Later in the d

8、ay, I may have omelette.M: What else do you eat during the day?W: Maybe some snacks between meals. They may also contain some eggs.M: Ok. Have you ever thought about the question, like how many eggs is safe to eat in a day?W: No, I havent. You mean, its not safe to eat a lot of eggs in a single day,

9、 right?M: Eating too many eggs isnt good for ones health. Of course, its a piece of advice from doctors.W: How can we define “too many or “too few? Is there any standard for the number of eggs consumed during a day?M: In fact, there is. It is given by health experts.W: At a guess, I think eating fiv

10、e eggs a day will be ok.M: No, thats too many. Health experts point out that two eggs a day is fine for average person.W: Tm afraid ril have to cut down on the eggs I usually eat in a day.M: And, if you decide to limit the number to two eggs a day, you should also try hard to avoid eating any cheese

11、 on that same day.W: Why? I love eating scrambled eggs with cheese on them.M: Please dont eat like that anymore. Eating the two together means that you get more calories than you actually need. The result is, youll put on weight gradually.W: I dont want to put on weight! I want to keep slim as long

12、as possible.M: Alison, I quite understand that. Ladies pay more attention to their figures nowadays.W: For that purpose, Til give up on cheese. Instead, in the morning, ril eat scrambled eggs with green beans, vegetables and fruits.Questions 1 to 4 are based on the conversation you have just heard.W

13、hat does the woman eat between meals during a typical day?According to the man, whats the proper number of eggs eaten by an average person in a day?Why does the man advise the woman to stop eating scrambled eggs and cheese together?In order to stay slim, what will the woman probably do in the future

14、?1. A 2. B 3. A 4. BConversation TwoW: Hello, Jeff. You know, lately, Ive been sorting out things stored in the attic. Its really exhausting.M: Its hard work. I know that. Ive done it once or twice a year. In fact, the attic is easily influenced by climate. The temperature and humidity may fluctuate

15、 dramatically with the time of the year. Its fine for storing some things, but not suitable for others.W: Could you be more specific? ril be very thankful.M: Ok, it might be fine for suitcases, Christmas decorations and pottery. But things made of natural materials wont fere well in the attic.W: How

16、 about chairs? Fve got too many chairs in my house. Tm thinking of getting rid of some of them.M: If they are wooden, youd better put them somewhere else. Dont store them in the attic. The huge changes in humidity and temperature can cause the wood to expand and crack.W: Ok, ril follow your advice a

17、nd put them in some proper place. How about old tech, like TVs, smartphones and laptops? Can I leave them in the attic?M: Please dont do that. Such tech devices shouldnt be kept in the attic. In the attic, the temperature and humidity vary too much and too often. The result is, moisture will easily

18、collect inside and damage the inner components.Questions 5 to 8 are based on the conversation you have just heard.What has the woman been doing in recent days?According to the man, what can be stored in the attic?Why cant wooden chairs be left in the attic?For what reason cant old smartphones be put

19、 in the attic?B 6. A 7.B 8. CSection BDirections: In this section, you will hear two passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear three or four questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. A fter you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four cho

20、ices marked A), B)f C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneWhen it comes to weight loss workout strategies, walking is totally underestimated. Its time to change that. It has plenty going for it, including that you dont have t

21、o wear Spandex, you dont have to go to a special gym to do it, and you can even get medals for it. And theres no learning curve.Not only can you lose weight by doing it, but the more you weigh, the easier its going to drop pounds. How much weight you can lose by walking varies from person to person,

22、 but ifs reported that women drop as many as 14 to 22 pounds within eight weeks of starting a walking routine. Men tend to lose weight faster. Other people lose it more slowly, and sometimes those who lose it more slowly tend to keep it off longer.The first tip fbr weight loss is to remember to do m

23、ore than youre doing now. Theres no magic formula for how many steps, miles, or hours you have to walk to lose the amount of weight that you want. Starting out, the key is to do more than youre doing now. If you have a job where youre on your feet all day, you have to do more than that. But if you h

24、ave a sedentary desk job, a walk every evening after dinner may show real results. A lot has been said about getting a baseline of about 10,000 steps a day fbr health reasons. If your goal is weight loss, youll likely want more than that once you get into a routine.Questions 9 to 11 are based on the

25、 passage you have just heard.Whafs the problem with walking in helping people to lose weight?How can a walking routine help in peoples efforts to lose weight?Whats the speakers advice for a person doing a sedentary desk job?9. B 10. A 11. CPassage TwoAs one who has worked exclusively from home for t

26、he past two and a half years, Id like to say “welcome!” to all the people who are now forced to do the same. And as one who has gained 18 pounds in those two-plus years, Id also like to say, its really easy to pack on unwanted weight while working from home. I mean, youre cooped up in a relatively s

27、mall space all day, its real easy to make frequent trips to the cupboard, you can work in sweatpants or pajamas that expand with you, and there is just you (or family) so theres less guilt around snacking.Thankfully, over the last few months I have learned to change up some routines and have steadil

28、y been shedding that weight ever since. So, if you are new to working from home, I wanted to share some food tech tips to help you navigate your new normal.Please note: Im not a dietitian or nutritionist. Tm not going to tell you what you should be eating, you should go see an expert if you are conc

29、erned about that. This is more about little things you can do around your place to keep extra weight off.Dont put your home office in the kitchen. I realize that this may not be possible for everyone, but if you can avoid it, dont set up at the kitchen table or counter. Frequent snacking is the enem

30、y, and its far too easy to grab a handful of Thin Mints each time you finish a spreadsheet. If s harder to work all day when the foods in the room.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the passage you have just heard.According to the speaker, what might cause one working from home to gain weight?Why is th

31、e speaker qualified for offering help to others who are new to working from home?In what aspect can the speaker help others working from home?What does the speaker warn people against?12. C 13. B 14. A 15. CSection CDirections: In this section, you will hear three recordings of lectures or talks fol

32、lowed by three or four questions. The recordings will be played only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A)f B)f C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Recording OneDo you want to

33、 eat better, exercise more, stop smoking or lose weight? Great. Nows the time to set those New Years resolutions. As we head into a year, your first step is to believe you can do it. The opposite is also true. If you think you cant do it, you511 likely prove yourself right.While about 40% of America

34、ns set resolutions around January 1, about 40% to 44% of them will be successful in six months. But if you believe in yourself, you are 10 times more likely to change via a New Years resolution, compared to non-resolvers.Heres how to start yourself on the strongest possible footing this year.First,

35、you should make it specific.Eating better and exercising more are all nice ideas, but theyre too general and dont give you a plan of action. People often think they lack motivation when the problem is really a lack of clarity. The simple way to apply this strategy to your habits is to make it concre

36、te in detail. If you want to eat better, be specific: Resolve to add a fruit or vegetable to your lunch every day, limit fast food to once per week, or have dessert once a week.Second, you are supposed to make it possible.Dont commit to a marathon if you hate running. Avoid resolutions that sound gr

37、eat but are unattainable. In fact, make them something you will enjoy. They can still be hard, but that doesnt mean they have to make you miserable.To eat better, put that bowl of fruit right next to your lunch bag, so you grab an apple or orange every day. Hate apples? Dont pick apples. Pick a frui

38、t you are likely to eat.To exercise more, you might want to run more. But if youre a night person, dont make it harder on yourself by trying to run every morning before work. Do it after work.Third, you are expected to allow yourself to fail.Its OK if a coworkers box of donuts throws you off for one

39、 day. Everyone screws up. Expect to have occasional slips. But dont let the occasional missed exercise class or Friday workplace donut throw you off course.Most successful resolvers slip in January, but 71% of successful resolvers say their first slip strengthened their efforts through a combination

40、 of guilt, increasing awareness of their problems severity, and the slip reminding them to refine their plans.Questions 16 to 19 are based on the passage you have just heard.What was found about Americans New Years resolutions?What would an excessively general New Year resolution lead up to?Whats th

41、e speakers second tip for accomplishing a New Years resolution?What attitude should people adopt towards occasional failures in keeping their resolutions?16. A 17. A 18. B 19. CRecording TwoWinters here now, temperatures are dropping, and chances are that itll get even colder. All that most of us wa

42、nt to do is stay indoors with a cup of hot tea and a heartwarming movie, but do cold temperatures bring us any health benefits? If so, what are they? We investigate.Can the cold temperatures of winter do us any good? I dont know about you, but Im definitely what you might rather unscientifically ref

43、er to as a summer person. I thrive in hot weather, love wearing light clothes, and cherish the long, sunny days that make me feel productive in my study or work.But in winter, I always complain about the cold, bundle up under five different layers of clothing, and unhappily wait it out until tempera

44、tures rise again in the spring. But am I wrong in being so afraid of this season and the low temperatures it brings?Research has suggested that cool temperatures could bring a range of health benefits, and that we shouldnt always shun exposure to cold. Here and now, lefs discuss one of the many repo

45、rted benefits.That is, the cold can boost sleep quality.Our bodies follow a circadian rhythm that self-regulates eating, sleeping, and activity patterns according to day-night cycles, thereby allowing us to function normally. Researchers have found that a disorder in circadian rhythms can lead to a

46、disrupted sleep, which, in turn, can lead to a number of health problems.Studies that were recently covered by Medical News Today have found that insomnia and other sleep disorders can impair our perception and cognitive function and heighten the risk of kidney disease and diabetes.Research has reve

47、aled that, when we fall asleep, our body temperature begins to drop. Insomniacs, however, seem unable to regulate body heat appropriately, leading to difficulties in falling asleep.This is where external temperatures come in. One study experimented with cooling caps“一that is, a cap that keeps the sl

48、eepers head at cooler temperatures 一 and found that insomniacs benefited from the exposure, which allowed them to enjoy a better nights sleep.Current sleep guidelinessupported by existing research-suggest that the ideal temperature in our bedrooms as we prepare to go to sleep should be somewhere bet

49、ween 60 and 67 degrees Fahrenheit, namely around 15.5 to 19 degrees Celsius.The bottom line is that you shouldnt be freezing cold, of coursethat wont really help your sleep-but moderately cool environments might do the trick.Questions 20 to 22 are based on the passage you have just heard.Why does th

50、e speaker love summer more than winter?What causes people with sleep disorders to have difficulty in falling asleep?By current sleep guidelines, what should be avoided in order to get better sleep?20. B 21. C 22. ARecording ThreeTake a moment to cherish your plants and appreciate the animals you see

51、 around you. In 50 years, a third of them may no longer exist.Scientists studied 538 animals, insects and plants from 581 sites across the globe, and found that approximately one in three plant, insect and animal species could face extinction by 2070. However, things could be even worse if emissions

52、 continue to rise as rapidly as they have in recent decades. In a worst-case scenario, that number could rise to over 55%.Of the 538 species studied, 44% of them have already experienced an extinction in a particular local area. The researchers found that local extinction sites had larger and faster

53、 changes in the hottest yearly temperatures than those that did not.While many species were able to tolerate a moderate increase in maximum temperatures, 50% of the species had local extinctions if maximum temperatures increased by more than 0.5 degrees Celsius. That number rose to 95% if temperatur

54、es increased by more than 2.9 degrees Celsius.The researchers found that the key to predicting whether a population will go extinct is the maximum annual temperature, as opposed to the average yearly temperature. This is notable because average temperatures are typically used as markers in measuring

55、 climate change.With January going in the record books as the warmest January in 141 years and statistical analysis done by NO A A scientists predicting 2020 to be one of the five warmest years on record, the researchers believe there will be more local extinctions across the globe. And with summer

56、heat waves potentially becoming more dangerous in the coming decades, the potential for loss of life will likely only grow from there.However, that number could drop if we make a collective effort to address climate change, they say. The Paris Agreement was signed in 2015 by ministers from 195 countries from around the globe. It committed these countries to keep global warming below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels and below 1.5 degrees, if possible.The researchers fou