大学英语六级模拟试卷385(题后含答案及解析)

大学英语六级模拟试卷385(题后含答案及解析)
题型有：1. Writing 2. Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) 3. Listening Comprehension 4. Reading Comprehension (Reading in Depth) 5. Cloze 6. Error Correction 8. Translation
Part I Writing (30 minutes)
1．Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic Mobile Phone Uses should Be Limited in Library. You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below in Chinese:1. 图书馆的阅览区内滥用手机的现象很普遍2. 分析此现象造成影响3. 你的建议Mobile Phone Uses should Be Limited in Library
正确答案：Mobile Phone Uses should Be Limited in Library (1) In the library, the improper use of mobile phones is becoming increasingly serious. Many students are found talking loudly on phones or taking a phone in audible ringing mode into the library. (2) There is no doubt that those impolite behaviors
(3) hove a negative influence on library readers. (4) For one thing, mobile phones are
a distraction for those who use mobile phones, for they can hardly (5) concentrate on reading. (4) For another, such a behavior causes disturbance to other leaders. It’s very important for the readers to keep a quiet atmosphere since the library is a place for study and research. All students should obey library regulations and keep quiet in the library. (6) if they do need to use mobile phones, they can set their mobile phones in the silence mode and make phone calls in designated areas, (7) such as restrooms and the elevator area. (8) In this way, all the readers in the library can help to create a good atmosphere and (9) benefit from reading.
解析：[审题] 本题要求写一篇议论文。

“限制在图书馆里使用手机”是大学生相当熟悉的话题，很容易拓展内容。

同时注意所给的建议要合理、具有说服力。

[思路] 第一段点明在图书馆内手机使用泛滥；第二段说明此现象对读者所造成的影响；第三段提出自己的建议。

Part II Reading 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 attached to the passage. For questions 1-4, mark：Y (for YES) if the statement agrees with the information given in the passage;N (for NO) if the statement contradicts the information given in the passage;NG (for NOT GIVEN)if the information is not given in the passage.
How Sled Dogs Work They’re physical wonders-able to endure extreme conditions for extensive periods of time while running fast and pulling more than their own weight. Sled (雪橇) dogs have been around for generations, and today they remain a large part of a dog driver’s life. In Arctic (北极的) regions, some
35 000 years ago, Eskimos’ dogs bred with wolves and other dogs. Their offspring were well-adapted to the cold and snow. There’s no saying exactly when someone thought to have dogs pull sleds, but it was well before 1000 B. C. that dog sleds provided a means of transportation and a way to haul goods. In recent years, people looking for unique outings have gone on recreational trips with sled dogs. A number of companies market tourist treks via dog sled for adventure travelers. Dogsled racing in Alaska formally began in 1908, when sled dog owners in Nome, Alaska, held the first All-Alaska Sweepstakes, a 408-mile race from Nome to Candle and back. And in 1973, the inaugural Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race took place on a route covering more than 1 000 miles in Alaska. There are more competitions in many of the continental United States, and some take place on dry land. In addition to endurance races, sled-dog events include sprint races, weight pulls (in which dogs try to pull the most weight) and freight races (in which dogs try to pull a weighted sled the fastest). Stamina (耐力) and Strength Many breeds of dogs are used to pull sleds, including official American Kennel Club breeds such as the Siberian husky, Malamute and Samoyed. However, many sled dogs are of mixed breed and are called Alaska husky or Eskimo dogs. While some Sled dogs may have wolf bloodlines, it’s generally not desirable to have a mixture of blood between the two. Sled clogs are bred for their speed and endurance as well as leadership qualities. They are big dogs with thick coats and wide, flat feet. They sleep with their tails covering their noses to keep warm. Dogs that weigh around 40 to 45 pounds are the ideal size to pull sleds, but some may weigh as much as 85 pounds. Young dogs that are enthusiastic runners, easy-going and mentally tough are good choices for sled dogs. A dog’s gender matters little and both male and female dogs are considered equally. For racing, the most intelligent and fastest dogs are picked to be lead dogs and run in the front of the pack. Behind them run swing dogs, whose job is to direct the team around turns and curves. At the back of the dog team are the wheel dogs or wheelers, who are right in front of the sled and are usually the largest and strongest of the team. The rest of the dogs are known simply as team dogs. Dogs are typically from 2 to 10 years old when they pull sleds. After they retire, they might remain with their owner at a kennel or be adopted as pets by others. Rescue groups for sled dogs take in unwanted dogs and care for them, trying to place them in loving homes. While snowmobiles (also called snow machines),helicopters and airplanes are now often used !n Place of sled dogs, there are still times when dog transportation is preferred. Harsh weather conditions can make flying hazardous, and certain terrain can be more difficult for snow machines to cross than for dogs. Dogs can be more reliable than man-made machines, they’re good companions to have on long treks and they can be cheaper to own than other forms of transportation. Becoming a Sled Dog The number of sled dogs at a typical kennel(养狗场)is around 75, though some might house as few as 20 Or as many as 150. Many kennel owners are greedy mushers (赶狗拉雪橇的人) and compete in dog sled races. They also train other mushers and sell and lease dogs. The training for each team of racing dogs varies by musher (or whomever is preparing the dogs to race). Conditioning the dogs to run long distances is vital, and teams may cover 2 000 to 3 000 miles in the course of training leading up
to an endurance race. Since training may take place year-round, the dogs sometimes run on dry land, and sometimes pull all-terrain vehicles. Dog owners start training their dogs to pull sleds at a very young age. When they are a couple of months old, they may be fitted with a harness and collar, just so they get used to wearing them. As they get older, a small object may be attached to the harness to practice pulling weight. Mushers also start teaching the dogs verbal commands. When dogs are ready to train alongside a team, at around 6 to 8 months old, they start by pulling light loads for short distances. Over time, they build up their strength and stamina and are able to go farther and pull more. Sled dogs that are well cared for and loved by their owners are quite friendly and gentle. While they may fight with other dogs, it is rare that a sled dog would be aggressive toward people. Mushers have been quoted as saying that they take better care of their dogs than themselves, and that the dogs eat better than they do. Relationships between dog and musher vary, but most mushers consider their dogs family. Mushers generally follow the reasoning that a dog that’s not properly cared for will not perform, so it wouldn’t make sense to mistreat dogs. For races such as the Iditarod, veterinarians are on hand to examine dogs, and race rules require proof of certain vaccines and check-ups. Dogs are implanted with microchips to help keep track of them. The International Sled Dog Veterinary Medical Association is a group of veterinarians who are dedicated to the welfare of sled dogs.Getting Ready for the Race Racing sled dogs need to eat around 10 000 calories per day. During the Iditarod race, that translates to about 2 000 pounds of food for one team for the entire race. Meat is the main ingredient, but they also consume other fats, oils, dry dog foods and vitamin supplements. Dogs eat at each of the more than two dozen checkpoints on the Iditarod route, but they also get snacks every few hours. Gear for dogs includes fabric booties to protect their feet from the elements, and a sled team may go through 2 000 booties during a race. The number of dogs pulling the sled varies by race and by musher. In the Iditarod, there are a maximum of 16 dogs on a team. At the race’s start, there must be between 12 and 16 doge per entrant. At the race’s end, at least six dogs must be part of the team that crosses the finish line. The dogs are attached to the sled with a series of lines called rigging. This includes the tow line (or gang line), tug lines and neck lines. Each dog wears a collar and a harness. The tow line connects the dogs to the sled, and a tug line rigs the dogs’ harnesses to the tow line. The dogs’ collars are attached to the tow line by the neck line. There are no reins, and dogs respond to the musher’s vocal commands. A musher says “hike,”“let’s go,” or “all right,” to get his or her team going; “easy” to slow down; “gee”to turn right; “haw” to turn left; “come gee”or “come haw” to turn 180 degrees right or left; “straight on” to go straight ahead; and “whoa” to stop. During the Iditarod, teams typically travel in the 5 to 12 miles per hour range and might run for six or eight hours straight. When dogs fail to work together as a team, or a musher can’t properly direct his or her team, the lines can become tangled and cause problems.
2．Why are sled dogs said to be physical wonders?
A．Because they are raised by wolves.
B．Because they can stand most severe weather.
C．Because they are fastest runner among Arctic animals.
D．Because they can bear goods like horses do.
正确答案：B
解析：根据原句中该短语后的破折号用法可知，后面的内容是对physical wonders的解释。

破折号后主要部分able to endure extreme conditions，与B意思一致，故选B。

3．The idea of using dogs to pull sleds began ______.
A．some 35,000 years ago
B．1 000 years ago
C．before 1 000 years B.C.
D．before 1908
正确答案：C
解析：根据第二段第三句可知，这个想法应该在公元前1000年之前。

因此C为答案。

4．What is people’s attitude towards a mixture of blood between dogs and wolves?
A．It’s not encouraged.
B．It’s strongly protested.
C．It’s warmly welcomed.
D．It’s responded indifferently.
正确答案：A
解析：题目问关于人们对狼和狗杂交的态度，原文指出这是it’s generally not desirable(总体说来并不需要)。

故A“不鼓励”符合文意。

5．Where is the position of the wheel dogs in a team?
A．In the front of the team.
B．Behind the lead dogs.
C．In front of the sled.
D．At the side of swing dogs.
正确答案：C
解析：题干要求找出the wheel dogs在队列中的位置。

原句中who引导的定语从句中指出它们的位置是right in front of the sled，故选C。

6．Nowadays sled dogs are still necessary when ______.
A．there are severe weather conditions
B．flying machines are full with passengers
C．snow machines use up power in the Arctic region
D．people need partners during the travel
正确答案：A
解析：题干问如今在何种情况下，仍需要sled dogs。

根据原文上下文童思，第三句作厂具体说明，该句中harsh weather conditions与A中severe weather conditions意思一致，故选A。

7．What is very important in the long-distance training of dogs?
A．To urge dogs run for g 000 to 3 000 miles every day.
B．To train the dogs for at least one year.
C．To train the dogs to pull vehicles on dry land.
D．To get the dogs accustomed to running long distances.
正确答案：D
解析：题目问在雪橇狗的长距离训练中，什么尤为重要。

原句说，Conditioning the dogs to run long distances is vital(使狗适应长距离跑至关重要)。

D中get accustomed to与原文condition to意思一致，因此答案为D。

原文并未说每天都要跑上2 000到3 000英里，A错误。

8．When sled dogs get sufficient care from the owner, they usually ______.
A．fight with other dogs
B．are too heavy to run
C．are friendly and gentle
D．develop reliability on the owner
正确答案：C
解析：根据原句意思，受到良好照料的雪橇狗会很友好和温顺(friendly and gentle)。

可知C正确。

9．According the race rules, dogs for race must have ______.
正确答案：proof of certain vaccines and check-ups
解析：此处要求填入名词性短语作have的宾语。

题干中have与原句require 为同义，文中说，对于这类比赛，兽医会在现场对狗进行检查，比赛规则里也对一些疫苗和检查的保证作出要求，require后的部分proof of certain vaccines and check-ups符合题干语法和意思要求，为本题答案。

10．For the entire Iditarod race, a sled dog team has to eat so much as to ______.
正确答案：about 2 000 pounds of food
解析：此处要求填入名词性短语，与so much as to搭配。

文中说，这项比赛中，一队能消耗掉大约2 000磅的食物。

该句中表具体数量的词组about 2 000
pounds of food符合题干要求，为本题答案。

11．Sled dogs don’t use reins, instead, they follow ______.
正确答案：the musher’s vocal commands
解析：此处要求填入名词性词组作follow的宾语．根据题干中instead可知，题干问用什么方法来指挥狗队的进。

原句and之后的分句dogs respond to the musher’s vocal commands为之前分句There are no rein的进一步说明，指出具体使狗队前进的方法。

其中respond to与题干中follow同义，因此respond to之后的名词性短语the musher’s vocal commands即为本题答案。

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 conversation, 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.
听力原文：M：I was hoping that we would see George here today．W: He was planning to come, but then his wife’s fatherfell downa ladder and they had to take him to hospital．Q：Who was injured?
12．
A．George himself.
B．George’s wife.
C．George’s father.
D．George’s father-in-law.
正确答案：D
解析：对话中男士：说原本希望今天会遇到George。

女士说George原本打算来(George was planning to come)，但他的岳父不慎从梯子跌落(fell down a ladder)，被送去医院。

因此受伤的是George的岳父，故正确答案为D。

听力原文：M: Let me see．1 have printed my family name，first name，date Of birth，and address．Anything else?W：NO．That’s all right．We’ll fill in the rest of it and you just sign your nameatthebottom．Q：What is the man most probably doing?
13．
A．Having an interview.
B．Filling out a form.
C．Talking with a friend.
D．Asking for information.
正确答案：B
解析：男士说他已经填了姓名、出生年月日和地址。

女士说剩下的将由她们
填写，只要男士在末尾签名(sign your name at the bottom)就可以。

因此可知男士正在填表格，故正确答案为B。

听力原文：M：I’m sorry, Madam. The train is behind schedule. Take a seat, and I’ll inform you aS soon as we know something definite．W: Thank you. I’ll just sit here and read a magazine in the meantime.Q：What do we learn from the conversation?
14．
A．The train is crowded.
B．The train is late.
C．The train is empty.
D．The traifi is on time.
正确答案：B
解析：由男士话中可知火车晚点(The train is behind schedule)了，男士说等得到确切消息(something definite)会马上通知女士。

故正确答案为B。

听力原文：M：Let’s ask Dan to introduce the musicians to the audience at the beginning of the concert.W：Ask Dan? He’ll be playing the violin!Q：What does the woman mean?
15．
A．Dan isn’t a very good violinist.
B．Someone else should make the introduction.
C．There will be other musicians to introduce.
D．It’s rather late to ask Dan to make the introduction now.
正确答案：B
解析：男士说，让Dan在音乐会一开始就把音乐家们介绍给观众(introduce the musicians to the audience)，而女士说Dan要演奏小提琴(playing the violin)，因此可知需要再找别人来介绍。

故正确答案为B。

听力原文：W: We think Jason Becker is incredible. I was wondering, what are your thoughts about Jasen Becker?M: I think he is one of the greatest guitarists that ever walk the Earth and one of my biggest influences and it saddens me greatly whenever I think of his current condition.Q: What does the man imply?
16．
A．Jason Becket is not in condition recently.
B．His music influenced jason Becker greatly.
C．Jason Becket’s music is often saddening.
D．Jason Becker has released a new album called Earth.
正确答案：A
解析：男士说，想起Jason Becker最近的状态让她感到悲伤(saddens me greatly)，可知Jason Becker最近并不好。

故正确答案为A。

听力原文：W: It just seems to defy common sense that crimes likely to involve guns would be reduced by allowing more people to carry guns.M: Criminals are prevented by strict punishment. It is very likely to happen that someone committing a crime will confront someone able to defend him or herself.Q: Whatdoesthemanimply?
17．
A．He thinks people should carry guns to prevent themselves.
B．He does not think that carrying guns will reduce crime rate.
C．He thinks punishment on criminals has been very strict.
D．He thinks that crime reduction has nothing to do with carrying guns.
正确答案：B
解析：男士认为犯罪分子(someone committing a crime)常常对有能力保护自己的人(someone able to defend him or herself)犯罪，携带枪支对预防犯罪并没有帮助。

故正确答案为B。

听力原文：W: Oh, I can’t put up with things here. When you turn on Mexican televisions, it’s like watching Swedish TV: everyone is blond.M: That’s true in the U. S. as well. What you see on television is a very distorted picture of American life.Q: Wheree is the woman most probably from?
18．
A．She is from Sweden.
B．She is from Switzerland.
C．She is from the United States.
D．She is from Mexico.
正确答案：D
解析：本对话中出现了Mexican, Swedish和American三个词，比较容易混淆。

女士说她不能接受电视台里的墨西哥节目(Mexican televisions)，每个人都是金发。

此句证明她本人是墨西哥人。

故正确答案应为D。

听力原文：W: I’ve heardgreat things about that movie that just came out. You want to go see it tonight?M: I’d love to, but I’ve got a history final in two days, and I haven’t studied all quarter. I think I’d better take a rain check this time.Q: What does the man mean?
19．
A．He needs to take a break from his studying.
B．He loves the woman very much.
C．He doesn’t like going out in the rain.
D．He will not be able to accompany the woman.
正确答案：D
解析：take a rain check 意为现在不能做某事，以后再做。

女士问男士想不想去看电影(see it tonight)。

男士说虽然想去，但是马上要进行历史期末考试
(history final)。

所以男士不能去，故正确答案应为D。

听力原文：M: Well, Amina, thanks for letting me have your draft in such good time.W: Oh, that’s alright. I was just very anxious to hear what you think of it. You can see that I decided to change the topic—I had been interested in looking at Barings FactoryM: Oh, (23) I think the hospital was a much better choice. In fact... well (I)
have to say that I thought it was good.W: Oh ?M: There’s still lots of work to be done... But there’re plenty of good ideas. It opens well and the first chapter is fine, (24) but the middle section really stood out for me...most interesting.W: That’s amazing because I really didn’t find it a bit easy to write.M: How long did you work on the whole thing?W: Well, I spent about two or three weeks reading and doing general research and then I completed it very quickly, so about four weeks in all.M: Well, that’s normal for the course. You’ve got a while yet to make the changes. Let’s have a look at my notes here. OK, starting with section headings.., the broad divisions are good but you’ll have to redo the actual headings. I’ve made some suggestions in the margins. Now this information on local housing, I can see why you put it there but it really isn’t relevant to the approach you’ve taken.W: I think I see what you mean.M: (25) And the interviews are very complex and rather unclear at the moment. You’re going to have to spend a bit of time making the data a lot clearer.W: What about the list of dates?M: My advice on that is to take them out. I feel it makes the whole piece appear too simplistic.
20．
A．He thinks the choice of Barings Factory is better.
B．He thinks the choice of the hospital is better.
C．He thinks there is no need to change the topic.
D．He thinks the choice of the university is better.
正确答案：B
解析：由女士You can see that I decided to change the topic—I had been interested in looking at Barings Factory．可知，女士对Barings Factory感兴趣，想要改换写作的主题。

因此排除强干扰项A。

再由男士的回应；I think the hospital was a much better choice可知，他认为更好的主题是医院，即答案为B。

21．
A．The introduction of the draft.
B．The first part of the draft.
C．The headings of the draft.
D．The middle part of the draft.
正确答案：D
解析：由男士话中的: But there’re plenty of good ideas. It opens well and the first chapter is fine but the middle section really stood out for me...most interesting可知，开头和第一部分都很好，但是中间部分尤其引人注目，突出，即答案为D。

此处standout意思是“突出、引人注目”。

22．
A．It is not clear and needs to be revised.
B．It provides too little information.
C．It makes the draft appear too simplistic.
D．It is not relevant to the approach the woman has taken.
正确答案：A
解析：由男士话中的And the interviews are very complex and rather unclear at the moment. You’re going to have to spend a bit of time making the data a lot clearer 可知采访部分存在的问题是，它太复杂厂并且意思不明朗，需要进一步修改。

而C提到的问题属于the list of dates；D提到的是this information on local housing 存在的问题；因
听力原文：M: Honey, the basketball game is about to start. And could you bring some chips and a bowl of ice cream? And... uh... a slice of pizza from the fridge.W: Anything else?M: Nope, that’s for now. Hey, honey, you know, (22) they’re organizing a company basketball team, and I’m thinking of joining. What do you think?W: Humph?M: “Humph”? What do you mean “Humph”? I was the star player in high school.W: Yeah, twenty-five years ago. Look, (23)I just don’t want you having a heart attack running up and down the court.M: So, what are you suggesting? Should
I just abandon the idea? I’m not that out of shape.W: Well... you ought to at least have
a physical check-up before you begin. I mean, it has been at least five years since you played at all.M: Well, okey, but...W: And (24)you need to watch your diet and cut back on the fatty food, lick ice cream. And you should try eating more fresh fruits and vegetables.M: Yeah, you’re probably right.W: And (25)you should take up a little weight training to strengthen your muscles or perhaps try cycling to build up your heart system. Oh, and you need to go to bed early instead of watching TV half the night.M: Hey, you’re starting to sound like my personal fitness instructor!W: No, I just love you, and I want you to be around for a long, long time.
23．
A．To play basketball with friends from work.
B．To try out for the company baseball team.
C．To get in shape and compete in a cycling race.
D．To watch the basketball game live in a stadium.
正确答案：B
解析：男士说有人正筹备公司的篮球队(organizing a company basketball team)，想要参加。

由此可以推断男士准备加入公司篮球队。

故正确答案为B。

24．
A．She is worried her husband will spend too much time away from home.
B．She is afraid her husband will become a fitness freak.
C．She is concerned about her husband’s health.
D．She is afraid her husband will spend a fortune On his hobby.
正确答案：C
解析：女士说，我担心你的身体在场上来回奔跑(running up and down the court)会犯心脏病(a heart attack)。

证明女士担心男士的身体健康。

故正确答案为C。

25．
A．He should consume less salt.
B．He should eat less fatty food.
C．He should add more protein products to his diet.
D．He should take in more staple food.
正确答案：B
解析：女士对男士说，你应该控制饮食(watch diet)，不要再吃像冰淇淋一样高脂肪的食物(fatty food)。

建议男士应该少吃高脂肪食物。

故正确答案为B。

26．
A．It is good for improving muscle tone.
B．It helps him lose weight.
C．It helps develop mental toughness.
D．It helps strengthen the heart.
正确答案：D
解析：女士说，试试骑白行车吧(try cycling)，那会让你的心脏变得健康(build up your heart system)。

可见女士推荐自行车运动是因为自行车可以让心脏变得健康，故正确答案为D。

Section BDirections: In this section, 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.
听力原文：The world’s first completely automatic railway has been built under the busy streets of London. The railway is called the Victoria Line, and it is part of the complete London underground railway. The new Victoria Line was opened in 1969．This new line was very different from the others. The stations on the other lines need a lot of workers to sell tickets, and to check and to collect them when people leave the trains. This is all different on the Victoria Line. Here a machine checks and collects the tickets, and there are no workers on the platforms. On the train, there is only one worker. If necessary, this man can drive the train. But usually he just starts it; it runs and stops by itself. The trains are controlled by
electrical signals which are sent by the so - called “command spots”. The command spots are the same distance apart. Each sends a certain signal. The train always moves at the speed that the command spots allow. If the command spot sends no signals, the train will stop. Most of the control work is done by computers. The computers also fix the train’s speeds, and send the signals to the command spots. Other machines make sure that the trains are always a safe distance apart. One train may stay too long at a station; the other trains will then automatically move slower. So there is no danger of accidents on the line.
27．
A．Workers on the platforms and trains were replaced by machines.
B．A completely automatic line was added to its network.
C．It became the first completely automatic railway in the world.
D．Its trains became manual-controlled.
正确答案：B
解析：综合预览选项可知，本题与铁路和火车的历史有关．本题询问三十九年前整个伦敦地下铁路发生了什么变化。

综合文中首句介绍了世界上第一条完成的自动化铁路线，B为本题答案。

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A．A platform worker.
B．A computer.
C．The command spot.
D．A machine.
正确答案：D
解析：预览选项可知，本题考查人物身份，问题针对who提问。

问题询问的是谁一直检查Victoria铁路线的车票。

根据文中提到的The stations on the other lines…collects the tickets可知，维多利亚线上用机器而不是工人进行所有检票和收票的工作，故D为答案。

29．
A．To drive the train after it is started automatically.
B．To start the train and to drive it when necessary.
C．To take care of the passengers on the train.
D．To send commanding signals to the command spot.
正确答案：B
解析：选项均以to+do的形式开头，表明本题考查做某事的目的或行为活动。

问题询问的是工人在Victoria铁路线上的任务是什么。

文中提到在维多利亚线运营的火车上，工人只需启动火车，或在必要时进行驾驶，B项正确．
听力原文：If you’ve been on campus for very long, I’m certain that you’ve already heard about this course. You may know that last semester about fifty
percent, of the Students enrolled in my course failed it. Let me explain how this came about before you jump to any conclusions. In the first place, since this is a composition class, I expect my students to follow certain rules of formality. Unfortunately, many students today dislike having to follow rules of any kind, especially those which they may feel to be unnecessary. For example, I ask that each of your papers be typed and centered on the paper correctly. I count off points for various kinds of mistakes. A misspelled word will cost you 5 points. You’ve lost 25 points if you’ve misspelled five words. If you write an incomplete sentence, you’ve lost 10 points. If you give me two complete sentences as one without adequate punctuation, you’ve lost 15 points. I do not accept late papers. You will receive a zero for any theme which you fail to submit on time. I expect you to read each assignment. To make certain that you have read the assignment, I will give you a short unannounced quiz from time to time. This class meets on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. You will have a total of six major tests throughout the semester. Your final grade will he based on an average of these major tests, the pop tests, and eight written themes. If you have any questions at any time, you can see me on Tuesdays. My office is on the second floor of this building. Your assignment for Wednesday is to read Hemingway’s short story on page 55．Friday will be the last class day of this week, so you can expect to write a short in-class theme for me then. That’s all for today, I’ll see you on Wednesday.
30．
A．10 points.
B．2 points.
C．15 points:
D．5 points.
正确答案：D
解析：综合预览选项可知，文章围绕学校作业展开论述。

预览该题选项可知，本题考喳数字计算，与学生作业的分数有关。

问题询问的是如果学生在作文中拼错一个单词要失去多少分。

与题干中的misspells a word相关的原文信息是 A misspelled word will cost you 5 points，由此可知D为本题答案。

31．
A．An essay.
B．A magazine article.
C．A poem.
D．A short story.
正确答案：D
解析：预览选项可知，本题考查关于学生的某项作业。

问题询问的是学生必须为周三阅读什么。

根据短文中的Your assignment for Wednesday is to read Hemingway’s short story...可知，星期三的阅读作业是A short story，D项正确。

32．
A．They will take one of the six major tests.
B．They will be given a pop test.
C．They will be required to read a short story in class.
D．They will have to write a composition.
正确答案：D
解析：预览选项可知，选项中的they指的是students。

本题考查学生在某个时间将要做什么。

问题询问的是学生在周五的课堂上将做什么。

文章中提到Friday will be the last class day of this week，so you can expect to write a short in-class theme for me then，theme可意为“学生作文”，相当于composition，因此选项D正确。

听力原文：The world’s smartest adolescents in mathematics and science are in Singapore, according to a global survey of educational achievement. In the 3rd International Mathematics and Science Study, 13-year-olds from Singapore achieved the-best scores in standardized tests of math and science that were administered to 287,896 students in 41 countries in 1994 and 1995．The survey suggests that science and math education is especially strong in the Far East, while well behind those top scores, students from Australia earned higher marks in math than their counterparts in England, who in turn did better than American students. The study collected information on the students’ teachers and homes. Not surprisingly, the highest-scoring students had well-educated parents or came from homes containing studying aids such as computers, dictionaries or even such elemental facilities as desks. The study shows that boys generally did better than girls in science, but there was little difference between them in math. Boys scored better than girls in physics and chemistry. There were no sex differences in the life and environmental sciences. In addition to being tested, students in the project were asked how proficient they thought they were in math and science. Students in some countries, such as Columbia and Kuwait, had an overly optimistic view of their skills. Meanwhile, some of the best students from Japan and Korea, for example, were needlessly pessimistic even though they did far better in math than almost all of the other students.
33．
A．Students from America.
B．Students from England.
C．Students from Australia.
D．Students from Japan.
正确答案：A
解析：预览选项可知，本题考查人物身份。

综合短文内容可知，各国数学成绩的先后排序是：新加坡、澳大利亚、英国、美国，可见美国学生的数学成绩最低，A项正确。

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