2020大学英语六级模拟试题
2020年6月英语六级阅读理解模拟题及答案
2020年6月英语六级阅读理解模拟题及答案2020年6月英语六级阅读理解模拟题及答案Which is safer-staying at home， traveling to work on public transport， or working in the office? Surprisingly，each of these carries the same risk， which is very low. However， what about flying compared to working in the chemical industry? Unfortunately， the former is 65 times riskier than the latter! In fact， the accident rate of workers in the chemical industry is less than that of almost any of human activity， and almost as safe as staying at home.The trouble with the chemical industry is that whenthings go wrong they often cause death to those living nearby. It is this which makes chemical accidents so newsworthy. Fortunately， they are extremely rare. The most famous ones happened at Texas City (1947)，Flixborough (1974)， Seveso (1976)， Pemex (1984) and Bhopal (1984)。
2020年英语六级词汇和语法模拟试题及答案(卷一)
2020年英语六级词汇和语法模拟试题及答案（卷一）1. Greatly agitated，I rushed to the apartment and tried the door，__ to find it locked.A. justB. onlyC. henceD. thus2. When he arrived，he found ___ the aged and the sick at home.A. none butB. none other thanC. nothing butD. no other than3. As 4 to 8，____ 8 is to 16.A. asB. soC. thatD. which4. According to some educators，the goal of teaching is to help students learn what __ to know to live a well-adjusted and successful life.A. do they needB. they needC. they are neededD. as they may need5. If ever again ____ happens an accident like this，we will have only ourselves to blame.A. itB. soC. thereD. that6. An ambulance must have priority as it usually has to deal with some kind ofA. crisisB. emergencyC. urgencyD. emergence7. She was complaining that the doctor was __ too much for the treatment he was giving her.A. expendingB. offeringC. costingD. charging8. The patient's health failed to such an extent that he was put into __ care.A. tenseB. rigidC. intensiveD. tight9. Although architecture has artistic qualities，it must also satisfy a number of important practicalA. obligationsB. regulationsC. observationsD. considerations10. Too much __ to X-rays can cause skin burns，cancer or other damage to the body.A. disclosureB. exhibitionC. contactD. exposure1.[B]【译文】极度焦虑之下，我匆忙赶到公寓，试着开门却发现上锁了。
2020年大学英语六级写作模拟试题及答案(卷一)
2020年大学英语六级写作模拟试题及答案（卷一）题目：科学家艺术家谁重要参考范文：Artists and scientists both make valuable contributions to our society. It may seem sometimes that artists are more valued. That's because those artists who are famous make a lot of money. However, they are relatively few. The fact is that scientists are more valued. They get more respect from society for the work they do.Artists reflect their times and their culture. A painter or a writer shows us in pictures and words what we're like as a people. They record our culture for future generations. Actors and other performers, like singers and dancers, entertain us. They take our minds off our troubles, and remind us how beautiful and exciting our imaginations can be. Artists also help keep their societies mentally and emotionally healthy. For example, children that participate in the arts, such as painting or music, in school do better in their other studies. Art of all types is necessary to the human spirit.The contributions scientists make to society are more obvious. They include the cars we drive, the computers we use at home and at work, and the appliances that help us cook our meals and clean our houses. All of these come from the ideas and hard work of scientists. Because of scientific discoveries, we're living longer and more healthful lives.Scientists also contribute to the arts. Movies are the result of science. So are television, radio, and the recording of music on CDs.Generally, scientists don't make as much money as famous artists like film stars, opera singers or successful painters. However, our society gives them more respect, and they generally make a good living. Scientists are considered to be serious professionals, while artists are sometimes viewed as flaky, irresponsible people. So overall, I'd have to conclude that we value scientists more.题目：学术造假参考范文：On Academic HonestyIn recent years, the problem of academic fraud has become increasingly serious on university campuses and more and more people voice growing concern over it.Such a phenomenon has brought many unfavorable consequences. To begin with, there is no doubt that it has blocked the country's scientific development. Second, the confession of some reputable professors that they have plagiarized others works seriously undermines the public trust in intellectual integrity. Last but not least, scholars lacking in professional integrity exert a bad influence on young students, who followed the trend instead of pursuing innovation.It is more than necessary that all the relevant departments join inthe efforts to fight against this notorious phenomenon. As to the administrations concerned, it is high time for them to take effective measures to curb the misconduct and encourage creativity in academic field. More over, it is crucial for the government to oversee the work of researchers. Only when every member of the society realizes the harm brought by academic dishonesty can we put an end to the abominable practice.题目：雾霾带来的警示参考范文：Since the development of the technology, the society gets modernized, people make use of the high technology to pursue more profit. Though the government has noticed the problem that people do to the environment, they still can’t prevent negative result that the polluted environment brings.Many years ago, the most prominent problem of the polluted environment is that the river and the water were changed their color, some fish even died for the polluted river. Now the situation becomes ever worse, lately, in the big city, like Beijing and Shanghai, people are annoyed by the bad weather. It is not the rainy day, but the haze around the sky, there is no way for people to run away for it. The haze contains toxic elements, people breathe it and hurt their bodies.The haze problem is the result of people’s pursuit for the profit,。
2020大学英语六级模拟试题：仔细阅读
2020大学英语六级模拟试题：仔细阅读2020大学英语六级模拟试题：仔细阅读2020大学英语六级模拟试题：仔细阅读Section CDirections：There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A．, B．, C．, and D．. You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 56 to 60 are based on the following passage.On the high-speed train from Avignon (阿维尼翁) to Paris, my husband and I landed in the only remaining seats on the train, in the middle of a car, directly opposite a Frenchwoman of middle years. It was an extremely uncomfortable arrangement to be looking straight into the eyes of a stranger. My husband and I pulled out books.The woman produced a large makeup case and proceeded to freshen up. Except for a lunch break, she continued this activity for the entire three-hour trip. Every once in awhile she surveyed the car with a bright-eyed glance, but never once did she catch my (admittedly fascinateD． eye. My husband and I could have been a blank wall.I was amused, but some people would have felt insulted, even repulsed (厌恶的). There is something about primping in public that calls up strong emotional reactions. Partly it'sa question of hygiene. (Nearly everyone agrees that nail-paling and hair-combing are socially considered unwise todo.) And it's a matter of degree.Grooming--a private act--has a way of negating the presence of others. I was once seated at a party with amodel-actress who immediately waved a silly brush and began dusting her face at the table, demonstrating that while she was next to me, she was not with me.In fact, I am generally inhibited from this maneuver in public, except when I am in the company of cosmetics executives (when it's considered unpleasant not to do it) or my female friends when it's a fun just-us-girls moment. In a gathering more professional than social, I would refrain.【小编推荐：】Kathy Peiss, a history professor at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst and an authority on American beauty rituals, says that nose-powdering in the office was an occasion for outrage in 1920's and 30's. Deploring thepractice as a waste of company time, trade journals advised managers to discourage it among clerical workers. But how much time could it take? Certainly the concern was out of proportion with the number of minutes lost. Peiss theorizes that it was the blatant assertion.of a female practice inwhat had been an all-male province that disturbed critics.Peiss tells me that after the 30's, pulling out a compact was no longer an issue. It became an accepted practice.I ask if she feels free to apply lipstick at aprofessional lunch herself. Sounding mildly shocked, she says she would save that for the privacy of her car afterward. Why? Because it would be "a gesture of inappropriate femininity. "One guess is that most professional women feel this way. There is evidence of the popularity of the new lipsticks thatremain in place all day without retouching.It's amazing to think that in our talk-show society,where every sexual practice is openly discussed, a simplesex-specific gesture could still have the power to disturb. The move belongs in the female arsenal and, like weapons, must be used with caution.56. According to the author, "My husband and I could have been a blank wall. " (Line 6, Para. 1) most probably means“__________”.A． We were treated with an expressionless face.B． Welooked at theFrench woman expressionlessly.C． We used books as a wall to avoid the woman's eyes.D． We were of no existence in the French woman's eyes.57. In the author's opinion, she __________.A． allows public making up on certain occasionsB． feels comfortbale when making up in publicC． only makes up on social occasionsD． makes up before any professional gatherings58. According to Peiss, nose powdering in an office was criticized mainly for the reason that __________.A． normal office work was disturbedB． it discouraged women' s interest in careerC． male dominance was emphasized thereD． it distracted male workers' focus on work59. Why do most professional women give up usinglipsticks in public?A．Because they are worried about being looked down upon.B．Because it emphasizes their female features in wrong situations.C． Because it implies women's disadvantages in academicfields.D． Because they are ashamed to be seen making up in front of males.60. It can be inferred that in a highly open society,,the differences between men and women __________.A． have attracted little attentionB． hinder the social developmentC． are attractive topics in talk showsD． still call for great concern。
2020年大学英语六级写作模拟试题及答案(卷一)
2020年大学英语六级写作模拟试题及答案（卷一）题目：科学家艺术家谁重要参考范文：Artists and scientists both make valuable contributions to our society. It may seem sometimes that artists are more valued. That's because those artists who are famous make a lot of money. However, they are relatively few. The fact is that scientists are more valued. They get more respect from society for the work they do.Artists reflect their times and their culture. A painter or a writer shows us in pictures and words what we're like as a people. They record our culture for future generations. Actors and other performers, like singers and dancers, entertain us. They take our minds off our troubles, and remind us how beautiful and exciting our imaginations can be. Artists also help keep their societies mentally and emotionally healthy. For example, children that participate in the arts, such as painting or music, in school do better in their other studies. Art of all types is necessary to the human spirit.The contributions scientists make to society are more obvious. They include the cars we drive, the computers we use at home and at work, and the appliances that help us cook our meals and clean our houses. All of these come from the ideas and hard work of scientists. Because of scientific discoveries, we're living longer and more healthful lives.Scientists also contribute to the arts. Movies are the result of science. So are television, radio, and the recording of music on CDs.Generally, scientists don't make as much money as famous artists like film stars, opera singers or successful painters. However, our society gives them more respect, and they generally make a good living. Scientists are considered to be serious professionals, while artists are sometimes viewed as flaky, irresponsible people. So overall, I'd have to conclude that we value scientists more.题目：学术造假参考范文：On Academic HonestyIn recent years, the problem of academic fraud has become increasingly serious on university campuses and more and more people voice growing concern over it.Such a phenomenon has brought many unfavorable consequences. To begin with, there is no doubt that it has blocked the country's scientific development. Second, the confession of some reputable professors that they have plagiarized others works seriously undermines the public trust in intellectual integrity. Last but not least, scholars lacking in professional integrity exert a bad influence on young students, who followed the trend instead of pursuing innovation.It is more than necessary that all the relevant departments join inthe efforts to fight against this notorious phenomenon. As to the administrations concerned, it is high time for them to take effective measures to curb the misconduct and encourage creativity in academic field. More over, it is crucial for the government to oversee the work of researchers. Only when every member of the society realizes the harm brought by academic dishonesty can we put an end to the abominable practice.题目：雾霾带来的警示参考范文：Since the development of the technology, the society gets modernized, people make use of the high technology to pursue more profit. Though the government has noticed the problem that people do to the environment, they still can’t prevent negative result that the polluted environment brings.Many years ago, the most prominent problem of the polluted environment is that the river and the water were changed their color, some fish even died for the polluted river. Now the situation becomes ever worse, lately, in the big city, like Beijing and Shanghai, people are annoyed by the bad weather. It is not the rainy day, but the haze around the sky, there is no way for people to run away for it. The haze contains toxic elements, people breathe it and hurt their bodies.The haze problem is the result of people’s pursuit for the profit,what people did to the environment now has been paid back by the environment. Now people have realized the revenge from the nature is so huge, protecting the environment is the main task. No matter how bad the environment is, people still need to do something to fix their mistake.人工智能与5G时代已悄然来临，随着科技越来越与人类生活相结合，随处可见的人工智能，让生活越来越便利的同时也带来许多的困惑，按要求完成一篇作文。
2020年大学英语六级写作模拟试题及答案(卷五)
2020年大学英语六级写作模拟试题及答案（卷五）在现代社会，流行着一种随波逐流的风气，买一样的包包，看一样的电视，甚至跟着别人说言不由衷的话，很多时候做自己已经成了一种奢求，因为太在乎别人的眼光，甚至怕被人群孤立。
但正因为这样，be yourself，才十分的可贵。
其实，在这个星球上，谁都是不可替代的存在，何必围绕着一些潮流人物或所谓的中心人物转呢，又何必模仿这些人物的一言一行以证明自己的“独特”呢?因为你就是唯一!做你自己就好了!作文题目：做你自己Be Yourself参考范文：Be YourselfIn every school a “top”crowd sets the pace, while the others follow their lead.Let’s say the top crowd decides that it is smart to wear bright red sweaters. Pretty soon everybody is wearing a bright red sweater. There is nothing wrong with that, except the fact that on some people a bright red sweater is extremely unbecoming. The situation can even become dangerous, if the top crowd decides that it is smart to drink or to drive cars at seventy miles an hour. Then the people who follow the lead are endangering their lives. They are like the sheep being led to the butcher.Now, chances are that you have come across situations like these more than once in your life; chances are that one time or another you probably did something you knew to be wrong. You may have excused yourself by saying, “Gee, the crowd does it.”Well, let the crowd do it, but don’t do it yourself. Learn to say, “No.”Develop your own standards and your own judgment. If you know the crowd is planning something you disagree with, have the courage to bow out politely. You’ll have the satisfaction of standing on your own two feet. Remember this in your heart, you are the unique one in the world, just be yourself.1.目前要求改革大学英语教育的呼声很髙2. 产生这一现象的原因3. 你认为应如何改革英语教育As college English education is greatly emphasized with the rapid development of global commuiiicaticm，tbe defects that exist in the current educational system are open to more criticism- It is widely acknowledged that a thorough reform of college English education should be under way.People ask for English education reform mainly because of the Inadequacy of college English education under the current system. On the one hand, many coilege English teachers underestimate the role interest plays in English learning and keep preaching in class. On theother h^nd, under the current system, most Chinese students tend to separate vocabulary memorizing, grammar, Hsteniiig, speaking, reading, and writing ftom each other and therefore their English is also “broken”in this way. This has also greatly contributed to the “dumb English”of many Chinese students.In my view, to reform English education, colleges and universities should encourage students to speak English in class and hold more activities to promote students' oral English. Teachers should focus on attracting students with vivid teaching and arouse students* enthusiasm in learning English. With the collaboration, the reform of college BngHsh education will surely yield pleatifu fitiits.大学生追求名牌University Students’Pursuit of Famous Brands1. 现在很多大学生都追求穿名牌，用名牌;2.你对这种现象的看法范文如下“What perfumes are you wearing?”“Aren’t your shoes Nike’s latest release?”“I like the Mickey bag you bought yesterday.”“I hear the Jack & Jones store is on sale this week. Do you wanna come along?”Don’t feel surprised if you hear them coming out of the mouth of college students. It’s quite common to hear and see college students swapping information about the brands they like and the products theyuse. In fact, discussions about brand names have become one of the college students’favourite pastimes. They learn about the latest fashion from each other, exchange tips about when and where to get the item, and buy it at their earliest convenience. “Keeping up with the Joneses”is their conviction —“If the Joneses have it, how could I have not?”About this current mindset of the college students, many people may hasten to show their disapproval. They’ll probably take it to be a reflection of the students’vanity and superficiality. And they may lecture them on the virtue of being thrifty.However, I beg to differ. For one thing, name-brand products are usually quality products. They are something beautiful, endurable, and reliable. “The love of beauty is common to all,”goes the proverb; therefore, there’s nothing to blame about the pursuit of famous brands. For the other, college students are old enough to make their own decisions. Likewise, they must abide by the consequences if they make an ill-advised one. If they let their pursuit of brands eat into their budget for other more important issues, they should be able to correct their mistakes and keep everything in moderation. So this becomes no other than a good chance to learn management, isn’t it?纸质阅读Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay explaining why you prefer online (paper) reading to paper (online)reading. You should write at least 150 words but no more than200 words.【参考范文】With mobile phones widely used in our daily lives, various Apps emerge. Reading has therefore become more convenient. However, different people hold different views toward online reading.Though more convenient reading becomes, I like paper reading more than online reading. The reasons are as follows. Firstly, I cherish the moment keeping company with the book. When I bury my head into the book, the special fragrance of the book slips through my fingers, into my nose, then into my brain. How marvelous the feeling is! Secondly, I can take various notes on the book as long as I want to, which is not that easy to do when reading online. When I have finished reading the book, what I harvest will be not only the knowledge and idea the book conveys, but also my systematic thinking about the book, which can be vividly embodied by my notes on the book. Thirdly, paper reading won’t be distracted easily by irrelevant information which often emerges in online reading.Based on the above three points, I prefer paper reading to online reading.国学流行1.近年来国学变得越来越流行2.出现这种现象的原因3.我对这种现象的看法范文：SinologyIn recent years, Sinology, the study of Chinese traditional culture, literature, history, society etc, has become increasingly popular. For instance, it is reported that many primary and secondary schools have set up courses of sinology, in which students are taught classical works by Chinese ancient educators and philosophers, like Confucius- Another good illustration is in the program CCTV Lecture Room famous scholars, e.g, Yu Dan, give lectures on Chinese ancient philosophies and literatures.Sinology becomes prevalent due to the fact that it is of vital significance for both the individuals and the society. For one thing, Sinology is the essence of Chinese civilization with more than 5,000 years. Thus, for individuals, they can enlarge their scope of knowledge, enrich their experience and adapt themselves to the complicated society. For another, it is acknowledged that the rehabilitation of Sinology can contribute to the establishment of a harmonious society.In my opinion, all Chinese people should inherit the merits of Sinology. To do so, we can read books by ourselves or to attend lectures on this issue. Besides, we have the obugation to popularize introducing itto the world. By doing so, we can not only inherit it but also make it glorious and prosperous.道德滑坡1. 现在社会道德滑坡现象严重，比如……2. 我认为应该如何改变这一现状范文：Decline in MoralsIn modern society, the decline in morals isbecoming more and more severe. For example,there have been a few cases in which a senior woman pretended to have fallen over and thenblackmailed the person who tried to help her. There was also another case where a little girl washit by a car and no passers-by gave her a hand.To solve this problem, we need first to find out the reasons. For one, the fast pace ofmodern society is driving people apart from each other, thus people are losing the patience tocare for others. For another, with technology developing, it’s much easier for people to knowwhat is happening in the world today. In order to draw people’s attention, some media wouldlay stress on negative news and overemphasize the negative effects.To reestablish social morals, we must work together. People should learn to care for theothers, while the media should treat negative news more properly.How to Be Successful in a Job Interview参考范文：To be successful in a job interview or in almost any interview situation, the applicants hould demonstrate certain personal and professional qualities.Most likely, the first and often a lasting impression of a person is determined by the clothes he wears. The job applicant should take care to appear well-groomed and modestly dressed, avoiding the extremes of too pompous or too casual attire .Besides care for personal appearance, he should pay close attention to his manner of speaking, which should be neither ostentatious nor familiar but rather straight forward, grammatically accurate, and in a friendly way.In addition, he should be prepared to talk knowledgeably about the requirements of the position, for which he is applying in relation to his own professional experience and interests.And finally, the really impressive applicant must convey a sense of self-confidence and enthusiasm for work, as these are factors all interviewers value highly.If the job seeker displays the above-mentioned characteristics, he, with a little luck, will certainly succeed in the typical personnel interview. Should Free Music Downloads Be Banned?1. 越来越多的人开始在网上免费下载歌曲2. 有人认为这会严重影响唱片业发展，应予以禁止，有些人则不以为然3. 我的看法参考范文：With the development of technology, more and more people are making use of the Internet and are enjoying downloading all types of materials. Some are especially fond of downloading free music. They argue that free music downloads not only enrich their lives, but also are good for the music industry because they help increase the popularity of music.However, from my point of view, it is not advisable to allow free music downloads. For one thing, this practice violates the intellectual property rights of musicians. For another, this will exert a negative impact on the sales of musical products such as CDs, which may do harm to the whole music industry. Without good returns, who would like to invest in the music industry?In order that the music industry will develop healthily, we had better ban free music downloads. Let’s all start to do so ourselves. How to Enhance Our Sense of Happiness?1. 人们对于如何提升幸福感有不同的看法2. 幸福感的提升不仅包括物质层面，也包括……参考范文：Along with the improvement of living standards, people are no longer content with being fed and clothed adequately. They are more concerned about how to enhance their sense of happiness.To a large extent, happiness depends on individuals’understanding about it. For some people, happiness relies on material basis, without which they can't live comfortably and decently. For others, they believe that happiness has nothing to do with money. Thus to enhance happiness is not equal to improving one’s material living standards. Instead, people are supposed to confront their life with right attitude, to be active and grateful in order to have a happy life.For my part, money does buy happiness, but only up to the point where it enables one to live comfortably. To boost one’s happiness not only needs the material but also the spiritual enrichment. It encompasses living a meaningful life, utilizing your gifts and your time, living with reflection and objective.My View on College Students’Quitting School1.越来越多的大学生退学2.出现这种现象的原因3.你如何看待这种现象In recent years, more and more college students quit school ahead of schedule.Except the minority quitting for objective reasons like health problem,most students leave with the pursuit of an ideal career, as wellas more experience and fortune.Several factors may contribute to its emergence.In the first place, some students think that the opportunity cost of spending four years on college campus is too high,and the job market competition is getting fiercer.Therefore, when there’s a satisfying job available, it’s worth quitting.In the second place, some hold that the real world is a better school for them to get practical knowledge than traditional schools.Last but not least, the publicizing and popularity of some successful businessmen like Bill Gates and Steve Jobs,who didn’t finish school but ended up with a great fortune and achievement,set examples for the young generation emphasizing individuality and personality.However, I don’t think it’s rational for college students to quit school.Armed with high education and more mature personality, better-prepared graduates can fight for their future more easily.In a word, college education pays off.信息安全1.信息安全问题日益重要2.信息安全事故可能导致的危害3.如何做到信息安全范文：Information SecurityThe humen beings are stepping into the information society. The information industry develops very rapidly, so do the hackers, trick-playing teens, exploring children, fraudsters, and serious wite-collar criminals. Thus, information security becomes an impending important issue.In case of information breach, the victims—government department, an organization, or an institution, or a company will inevitably suffer great or small loss. Government may be threated with national security. Companies may lose opportunities to develop new projects. And the public's and users' will be damaged.Then how to deal with this issue? Technology is only a partial solution to information security. What's more important is that organizations and companies should promote the awareness on information security to its staff. However, since no system can ever be 100 percent secure, a prevention-only approach to information security mangaement is not enough. Companies and organizations should adopt a dual approach to information security management by combining prevention and detection techniques.Advantages of Getting a Loan from the Bank for My Studies助学贷款的优势I am a college student from a farmer's family in amountaineous area.A year ago, I was admitted to a famous university. Before entering the university, I was told that the necessary expenses during my four years' study would cost nearly fifty thousand yuan. My parents had collected all the money there was to collect, including the money or rowed from their relatives, but it was hardly enough to meet the needs. Then, good news came that I could resort to the bank for a loan. I thought it was a good idea and so I did it.My decision was based on the following considerations: First, with the loan I can pay the tuition and support my life on the campus.Secondly, I don't have to depend on my parents who are always worrying about the enormous family expenditure.Thirdly, I will always have the pressure upon me which forces me to study the hard way.Fourthly, I have to live a very simple life and save every coin possible. To sooner liquidate the debt, I sometimes work as a home tutor, sometimes a door-to-door salesman, sometimes are staur ant waiter.Fifthly, while doing part-time jobs, I have accumulated a lot of social experience, bitter sometimes, sweet occasionally, but happy all the time.I think the above are the advantages the loan from the bank has brought to me. They are beneficial not only to my studies at the university but also to my future career, because I firmly believe in the saying "Harsh life produces a diligent and intelligent man."Economic Development and Environmental Protection1.有人认为经济发展先于环境保护;2.有人环境保护先于经济发展;3.我的看法。
2020年普通高等学校招生统一考试英语模拟卷6 Word版含解析
姓名，年级：时间：2020年普通高等学校招生统一考试英语卷(六)（时间：100分钟,满分:120分）第一部分阅读理解(共两节,满分35分)第一节(共10小题；每小题2。
5分,满分25分)阅读下列短文,从每小题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A (2019·长沙市模拟)On average，Americans spend about 10 hours a day in front of a computer or other electronic devices(设备) and less than 30 minutes a day outdoors.That is a claim made by David Strayer，a professor of psychology at the University of Utah.In his 2017 TED Talk，Strayer explained that all this time spent with technology is making our brains tired。
Using an electronic device to answer emails，listen to the news and look at social media puts a lot of pressure on the front of the brain，which,Strayer explains,is important for critical（有判断力的) thinking，problem。
solving and decision。
making。
So，it is important to give the brain a rest。
And being in nature，Strayer claims，helps get a tired brain away from too much technology。
2020年6月大学英语六级词汇模拟题及答案
2020年6月大学英语六级词汇模拟题及答案2020年6月大学英语六级词汇模拟题及答案2020年6月大学英语六级词汇模拟题及答案：1.For many patients, institutional care is the most______ and beneficial form of care.A) pertinentB) appropriateC) acuteD) persistent2.Among all the changes resulting from the ______ entry of women into the work force, the transformation that has occurred in the women themselves is not the least important.A) massiveB) quantitativeC) surplusD) formidable3.Mr. Smith became very ______ when it was suggested that he had made a mistake.A) ingeniousB) empiricalC) objectiveD) indignant4.Rumours are everywhere, spreading fear, damaging reputations, and turning calm situations into ______ ones.A) turbulentB) tragicC) vulnerableD) suspicious5.The ______ cycle of life and death is a subject of interest toscientists and philosophers alike.A) incompatibleB) exceedingC) instantaneousD) eternal答案：1. B 参考译文：对很多病人来说，福利机构的照顾是最合适并且是最有益的一种护理方式。
2020年大学英语六级写作模拟试题及答案(卷七)
2020年大学英语六级写作模拟试题及答案（卷七）第一篇大学英语六级考试写作模拟试题Save Money or Borrow Money?1.有人喜欢存钱2.有人却喜欢提前消费3.我喜欢…大学英语六级考试写作参考范文Save Money or Borrow Money?Mentioning money, some people like to deposit it in the bank, while others like to consume it in advance. Money saved by people is mainly for: buying a house; in case of emergencies or diseases, car accidents, unemployment, earthquakes, and things like that; in case of college expenses of their children; for retirement, and so on. People believe that saving money is essential to lead a comfortable life. Having money in the batik allows people to pay for vacations or expensive purchases like furniture or doctor bills cash.With the world entering a consuming era, many people, especially young white-collars and college students, choose to borrow money. In other words, they spend money in advance _ use credit cards and pay back the loan and interest on the next payday. They argue that: first, they could enjoy the convenience of credit cards and purchase expensivegoods. Second, many banks make some preferential policies on credit cards, like sending a gift or lowering year cost which is a big attraction, On my personal level, I approve of saving money —in case of emergency, you do not need to turn to others for help, at least. And I am opposed to the abuse of credit cards among college students. Since in most cases, parents arc their sole Vandal sources.第二篇大学英语六级考试写作模拟试题Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic Extravagant Spending on College Campus. You should write at least 120 words, and base your composition on the outline below:1)很多大学生每月的花销越来越高，根本没有节俭的概念，2)分析产生这一现象的原因，3)我的看法。
2020大学英语六级模拟试题及答案
2020大学英语六级模拟试题及答案卷面总分：60分答题时间：60分钟试卷题量：24题1.We can conclude from the passage thattoday's under-thirties are leading a miserable life in Britaina. Laura Lenox-Conyngham's attitude to work and life represents that of many young professionals in BritainC. Life can get harder for under-thirties in BritainD. elders enjoy extremely high living standards in Britain2.In what way does Laura Lenox-Conyngham make her living?A.By taking photographs for magazines.B.By marring a rich man.C.By subletting the lounge sofa-bed to her brother.D.By preparing food for photographs for some magazines.D. People should emigrate because of domestic high crime rate.PassageTwoQuestions 13 to 15 are based on the passage you have just heard.13、 A.lncreasing salaries.B.Surging energy production.C. Booming housing market.D. Rising interest rates.14、 A.lncreasing interest rate.B. Decreasing financial products.C. Buying substantial securities.0.Expanding financial business.15、 A.Fracking can influence the burning of fossil fuels.B.The use of fracking will do harm to environment.C.Fracking technology is a safe practice in industry.D.The use of fracking is beneficial to people's health.答案一、单选题1C 2D 3D 4A 5C 6C 7D 8C 9B 10 A二、判断题11错误12正确13错误14正确三、填空题15that he might himself have been an eye-witness16to idle away the hours watching TV each day 17spend minimum time sightseeing outside the parks 18made by grasses as the water slowly moves them 19fewer than five centimeters of rain a year20Because the virus changes its shape.21a cut and paste operation22fighting drug-resistant strains of the virus9-12:BCAB 13-15BCBWhich factor pushed up house prices?A.Many young men, who live alone, have increased demand for houses.B. Many young men need to rent more houses.C. It is easy to apply for a mortgage for young generationThe number of older people, many of whom live alone, becomes bigger and bigger.4.Why are toda/s older middle-aged and elderly becoming the new winners?A. Because they made relatively small contributions in tax, but younger generation will possibly hand over more than a third of their lifetime^ earnings for the care of them.B.Because they contributed a lot in tax and now can claim much on the welfare system.C. Because they made small contributions, but now can make money easily.0.Because they outnumber younger generation and enjoy more privileges in the present society.By saying “the growth of the proportion ...to younger generationsJ(Li ne2, Para.5), Anthea Tinker really means thatA.currently wealth flows from old generation to younger generationB.traditionally wealth flows from younger generation to old generationC.with the increasingly big population of over 50, the trend arises that wealth flows from younger generation to old generationD. with more and more people of over 50,traditions have been reversed6.The best title for the passage would beA.Medical PracticeB. Clever AdvertisingSelf-MedicationD.Self-Treatment7.The author tells us in paragraph 4A.the reasons for keeping medicines at homepeople's doubt about taking drugs8. what kind of medicine people should prepare at homeD.the possible harms self-medication may do to people8.Paragraphs 2 and 3 explainA. those good things are not without side effectsB.why clever advertising is so powerfulC.why in modern times self-medication is still practised9. why people develop faulty ways of life9.Advertisements are aimed at people suffering from mild complaints becausethey often watch ads on TVB.they are more likely to buy the drugs advertisedC.they generally lead a sedentary lifeD.they don't take to sports and easily catch coldsThe first paragraph is intended toA.suggest that self-medication has a long historyA. define what diagnosis means exactlypraise doctors for their expertisec. tell the symptoms from the causes二、判断题（共4题，共8分）11.Nearly all the families can manage to meet the soaring tuition costs through various investment plans.正确错误12.One reason why colleges increase tuition and fees is that the state support is shrinking.正确错误13.The only problem the students are facing at graduation is the dismal job market. 正确错误14.Griffith worked for a firm that specialized in economic development in Washington D.C.because she needed money to pay for her debt.正确错误三、填空题（共8题，共16分）15.He told the stoiy in such minute detail（简直就像他亲眼看见一样）.Life is too short（不可每天将时间浪费在看电视上）.17.The visitors planned to（花最少的时间游览公园以外的地方）.18.The only sounds are bird calls and the soft noise（当水缓缓推动草时草所发出的）19.The area gets（年降雨量不足五厘米）.According to Steven Young, if scientists get the data that 3theywould petition for fast track status.21.While integrase deletes an immune cell's genetic material and replaces it with its own, it acts like in a word processor.22.If the drug proves effective in human trialsjt could enhance the effectiveness of existing AIDS drugs in.问答题（共1题，共10分）23.Directions: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 mwill 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 on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Passage One Questions 9 to 12 are based on the passage you have just heard.9、 A.She escaped unhurt.B.She witnessed the shooting.C. She was shot to death.D.She was 15 years old.10、A.5.B.7.C.11.D.12.n、 A.Spear's digital camera.B.One suspecfs gun.C. The queen's video.D.Berry's purse.12、 A.Civilians should keep away from the business zone.B.Everybody should think about how to fight against crimes.ernment should schedule to negotiate with terrorists.。
2020年12月大学英语六级考试模拟试卷及答案(7)
2020年12月大学英语六级考试模拟试卷及答案（7）Part Ⅱ Reading Comprehension (35 minutes)Directions： There are four passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a singleline through the centre.Questions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage：There are two methods of fighting, the one by law, theother by force; the first method is that of men, the secondof beasts; but as the first method is often insufficient,one must have recourse to the second. It is, therefore, necessary for a prince to know well how to use both thebeast and the man. This was covertly taught to rulers by ancient writers, who related how Achilles and many others of those ancient princes were given to Chiron the centaur to be brought up and educated under his discipline. The parable of this semi瞐nimal, semi瞙uman teacher is meant to indicatethat a prince must know how to use both natures, and that the one without the other is not durable.A prince, being thus obliged to know well how to act as a beast, must imitate the fox, and the lion, for the lion cannot protect himself from traps, and the fox annot defend himself from wolves. Thosethat wish to be only lions do not understand this. Therefore,a prudent ruler ought not to keep faith when by doing so it would be against his interest, and when the reasons whichmade him bind himself no longer exist. If men were all good,this precept would not be good ; but as they are bad, and would not observe their faith with you, so you are not bound to keep faith with them. Nor have legitimate grounds ever failed a prince who wished to show colorable excuse for the nonfulfilment of his promise. Of this one could furnish an infinite number of examples, and show how many times peace has been broken, and how many promises rendered worthless, by the faithlessness of princes, and those that have best been able to imitate the fox have succeeded best. But it is necessary to be able to disguise this character well, and to be a great feigner and dissembler, and men are so simple and so ready to obey present necessities, that the one who deceives will always find those who allow themselves to be deceived.21.The author of the passage does not believe that ____.A) people can protect themselvesB) the truth makes men freeC) leaders have to be consistentD) princes are human22.The lion represents those who are ____.A) too trusting B) strong and carefulC) reliant on force D) lacking in intelligence23.The fox, in this passage, is ____.A) admired for his trickery B) no match for the lionC) pitied for his trick D) considered worthless24.The writer suggests that a successful leader must ____.A) be prudent and faithfulB) cheat and lieC) have principle to guide his actionsD) tell the people the truth about his opponent25.The writer would approve an unsuccessful political candidate ____.A) gave up all his opportunitiesB) promised to try again next timeC) overthrew the government by forceD) told the people the truth about his opponentQuestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage：The forest from which Man takes his timber is the tallest and most impressive plant community on Earth. In terms ofMan's brief life it appears permanent and unchanging, savefor the seasonal growth and fall of the leaves, but to forester it represents the climax of a long succession of events.No wooded landscape we see today has been forest forall time. Plants have minimum requirements of temperature and moisture and, in ages past, virtually every part of Earth's surface has at some time been either too dry or too cold for plants to survive. However, as soon as climatic conditions change in favour of plant life, a fascinating sequence of changes occurs, called a primary succession.。
大学英语考试大学英语六级CET6模拟题2020年(90)_真题无答案(509)
大学英语考试大学英语六级CET6模拟题2020年(90)(总分710, 做题时间130分钟)Part Ⅰ Writing1. Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an **menting on the proverb "He who makes no mistakes makes nothing." You can give an example or two to illustrate your point of view. You should write at least 160 words but no more than 200 words.SSS_TEXT_QUSTIPart Ⅱ Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections:In this section, you will hear two 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, B, C and D. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.. Questions 1 to 4 are based on the conversation you have just heard.SSS_SINGLE_SEL1.•** wants to move into another room.•** has too much stuff.•** filing cabinet is too old to be used.** couldn't do anything without a filing cabinet.A AB BC CD DSSS_SINGLE_SEL2.•** believed in Montgomery Ward and Richard Sears.•** could get the things they wanted at a low price.•** was convenient for them to buy things from catalogs.** was easy for them to return the goods if they weren't satisfied.A AC CD DSSS_SINGLE_SEL3.•** used catalogs as textbooks to teach spelling and calculating.•** told the students the history of catalogs in class.•** made their purchase as the farmers did.** got new information from catalogs.A AB BC CD DSSS_SINGLE_SEL4.•** made some small stores have no confidence in sale.•** forced some small stores to lower the price.•** promoted the sales in some small stores.** drove some small stores out of business.A AB BC CD D. Questions 5 to 8 are based on the conversation you have just heard.SSS_SINGLE_SEL5.•** product designed for newborn babies.•** company providing babysitter services.•** television program regarding babies.** toy for newborn babies.A AB BC CSSS_SINGLE_SEL6.•** is water-proof.•** can calm down crying babies.•** keeps the babies absolutely safe.** has clowns painted outside.A AB BC CD DSSS_SINGLE_SEL7.•**.•**.•** down.**.A AB BC CD DSSS_SINGLE_SEL8.•** how the product works.•** a volunteer to try the product.•** about another product.** another person to explain in more details.A AB BC CD DSection BDirections:In this section, you will hear two passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear three or four questions. Both thepassage 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. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.. Questions 9 to 12 are based on the passage you have just heard.SSS_SINGLE_SEL1.•** win over the majority of passengers from airlines in twenty years.•** reform railroad management in western European countries.•** electrify the railway lines between major European cities. ** set up an express train network throughout Europe.A AB BC CD DSSS_SINGLE_SEL2.•** European airlines will go bankrupt.•** will pay much less for traveling.•** time by train between major European cities will be cut by half.** will become the safest and most efficient means of travel in Europe.A AB BC CD DSSS_SINGLE_SEL3.•** travel will prove much **fortable than air travel.** will feel much safer on board a train than on a plane.•** transport will be environmentally friendlier than air transport.** by train may be as quick as, or even quicker than, by air.A AB BC CD DSSS_SINGLE_SEL4.•** 1981.•** 1989.•** 1990.** 2000.A AB BC CD D. Questions 13 to 15 are based on the passage you have just heard.SSS_SINGLE_SEL5.•** can be no speedy recovery for mental patients.•** to healing patients are essentially the same.•** mind and body should be taken as an integral whole.** is no clear division of labor in the medical profession.A AB BC CD DSSS_SINGLE_SEL6.•** doctor's fame strengthens the patients' faith in them.•** of medicines is widespread in many urban hospitals.•** of the patients depend on harmless substances for cure.** patient's expectations of a drug have an effect on their recovery.A AB BC CD DSSS_SINGLE_SEL7.•** drugs may not prove the most effective.•** workings of the mind may help patients recover.•** often exaggerate the effect of their remedies.** illnesses can be cured without medication.A AB BC CD DSection CDirections:In this section, you will hear three recordings of lectures or talks followed 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, B, C and D. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.. Questions 16 to 19 are based on the recording you have just heard.SSS_SINGLE_SEL1.•** can brighten someone else's life.•** can help analyze the causes of air pollution.•** may force people to donate their shoes and clothes.** can ensure people's physical fitness.A AB BC CD DSSS_SINGLE_SEL2.•** money from the recycling helps the poor.•** of the shoes are not proper footwear.•** children die because of the lack of proper shoes.** recycled shoes can save much money.A AB BC CD DSSS_SINGLE_SEL3.•** it to the poor.•** it to young people.•** it away in drawers.** it into cash.A AB BC CD DSSS_SINGLE_SEL4.•** them locally.•** them away.•** local experts to recycle them.** them to other **panies.A AB BC CD D. Questions 20 to 22 are based on the recording yon have just heard.SSS_SINGLE_SEL5.•** could move around the country.•** could fast-track their business.•** paid attention to their purposes.** got opportunities to make money.A AB BC CD DSSS_SINGLE_SEL6.•** guys in old films.•** person's life project.•** or politics.**'s goal or purpose.A AB BC CD DSSS_SINGLE_SEL7.•** project or life is a train wreck.•** **e to the end of something.** is from the bad side of the town.** pays attention to his goal or purpose.A AB BC CD D. Questions 23 to 25 are based on the recording you have just heard.SSS_SINGLE_SEL8.•** graduates have difficulty in finding jobs.•** overlook the correlation between education and income.•** number of better-educated graduates cannot satisfy the economy.** economy fails to absorb better-educated graduates.A AB BC CD DSSS_SINGLE_SEL9.•** are not enough economic opportunities for students not going to college.•** fail to educate students properly.•** attainment cannot guarantee career advancement.** have no adequate professional knowledge.A AB BC CD DSSS_SINGLE_SEL10.•** are not ready to function in the workplace.•** do not gain as much as before.•** college education is considered useless.** working experience is not enough.A AB BC CD DPart Ⅲ Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections:In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once..Waffles? French toast? Bacon? Big breakfasts may be a thing of the past. According to the Associated Press, more Americans are consuming breakfast in stages thanks to on-the-go lifestyles and the beliefthat multiple, smaller meals are 1 than three large ones.Serial eating is only expected to increase in **ing years. The NPD Group, a market **pany, 2 that the number of times people will snack in the mornings will increase 23% in adecade, 3 with 20% and 15% increases in afternoon and evening snacking, 4 .Unlike their evening alter-egos, morning snackers tend to be more health 5 , looking for low-calorie foods with more fiber, antioxidants (抗氧化物) and whole grains. For instance, General Mills introduced its 140-calorie Fiber One bars in 2007, but recently added three more flavors as well as 90-calorie versions.This may be new in the US, but a second breakfastis 6 in countries such as Germany. In Bavaria, atraditional second breakfast 7 of white sausages, pretzels (椒盐卷饼), sweet mustard and, of course, beer.But snackers, beware: Though spreading calories across several meals is generally accepted to be healthier, it can actually cause people to over-consume and gain weight, David Levitsky, a professor of nutrition and psychology at Cornell University, told the AP.Maybe the trend toward portable, quick-hit breakfastswill 8 more people to eat in the morning. According to the Huffington Post, a 9 by the NPD Group found that 31million Americans 10 the most important meal of the day.A. compared F.estimates K. particularlyB. connected G.healthier L. respectivelyC. conscious H.inspire M. skipD. consists I.made N. supervisionE. easier J.necessary O. surveySSS_FILL1.SSS_FILL2.SSS_FILL3.SSS_FILL4.SSS_FILL5.SSS_FILL6.SSS_FILL7.SSS_FILL8.SSS_FILL9.SSS_FILL10.Section BDirections:In this section, you are going to read a passage with ten statements attached to it. Each statement contains information given in one of the paragraphs. Identify the paragraph from which the information is derived. You may choose a paragraph more than once. Each paragraph is marked with a letter. Answer the questions by marking the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2..How Can Girls Win in Math and Science?A. Math is a cumulative subject, unlike say history, which can be learned in discrete units. College algebra (代数) is basically a course in the language of mathematics. Some might say that algebra is the mechanics of mathematics. The examples included at this level are simple, designed to reinforce that the student has learned the "how". The next layer of courses teaches how to use this language, or this set of tools, to describe and model the real world. Being able to dothis should leave no doubt in the student's mind that they are**petent.B. For years, feminists have lamented (悲叹) the sorry state of girls in math and science, as they lag behind their male peers intest scores and shy away from careers in engineering and technology. Yet perhaps the most frustrating recent development on the topic is that some of the very programs designed to help girls get ahead may be holding them back—or are simply misguided. Take single-sex math and science classes. While they seem like a logical way to give girls a jump-start in these subjects, new research suggests this initiative—championed over the past two decades as a possible solution—may backfire.C. In a study published last year, psychologist Howard Glasser at Bryn Mawr College examined teacher-student interaction in sex-segregated science classes. As it turned out, teachers behaved differently toward boys and girls in a way that gave boys an advantage in scientific thinking. While boys were encouraged to engage in back-and-forth questioning with the teacher and fellow students, girls had many fewer such experiences. Glasser suggests they didn't learn to argue in the same way as boys, and argument is the key to scientific thinking. Glasser points out that sex-segregated classrooms can construct differences between the sexes by giving them unequal experiences. Unfortunately, such differences can impact kids' choices about future courses and careers. It's worth noting that the girls and boys in these science classes had similar grades, which masked the uneven dynamic. It was only when researchers reviewed videotapes of the lessons that they got a deeper analysis of what was actually going on, and what the kids were really learning.D. Glasser's research got a boost last September when the journal Science published a scathing (严厉的) report on the larger issue of single-sex education, titled "The Pseudoscience of Single-Sex Schooling". In the article, eight leading psychologists and neuroscientists debunked (揭穿……的真相) research supporting single-sex education, and argued that sex segregation "increases gender stereotyping and legitimizes institutional sexism".E. Another misguided—or, mistimed—effort to improve girls' performance is the "you can do it" messaging directed toward girls in middle school, the period when their scores start lagging. New research shows that even when preteen girls say they believe this message, "stereotype threat"—when negative cultural stereotypes affect a group's behavior—has a dampening effect on their actual performance.F. In a 2009 study, psychologist Pascal Huguet of France's Aix-Marseille University found that middle-school girls scored highest ontests measuring visual-spatial abilities—which are key to success in engineering, chemistry, medicine, and architecture, fields that promise high-paying, prestigious jobs down the road—when they were led to believe that there were no gender differences on the tasks. Not surprisingly, when they were told that boys do better on these tasks, they did poorly. But curiously, when they were given no information, allowing cultural stereotypes to operate, they also did poorly. The stereotypes were already firmly established. The authors discovered: By middle school it's too little, too late.G. To disarm stereotypes, we must actively arm girls against them—starting at a very young age. By first or second grade, both girls and boys have the notion that math is a "boy thing". But a 2011 study by psychologist Anthony Greenwald of the University of Washington found that there's a window of opportunity during these early years in which, while girls do see math largely as a male preserve, they haven't yet made the connection that "because I am a girl, math is not for me". During this short period, girls are relatively open to the idea that they can enjoy and do well at math.H. One strategy? Researchers suggest we take gender out of the equation in teaching about occupations. Rather than saying "girls can be scientists", we should talk about what scientists do. For example, kids may be especially interested to know that scientists study how the world around them really works. Psychologists Rebecca Bigler of the University of Texas at Austin and Lynn Liben at Penn State say that when girls are encouraged to think this way, they're much more likely to retain what they're taught than they would be if they were just given the generic "girls can do science" message.I. Finally, while women teachers can lead the way for girls in math and science, acting as role models, parents should be on the lookout for teachers' math anxiety. A 2010 study of first- and second-graders led by psychologist Sian L. Beilock at the University of Chicago found that girls may learn to fear math from theirearliest instructors—and that female elementary-school teachers who lack confidence in their own math skills could be passing their anxiety along to their students. The more anxious teachers were about their own skills, the more likely their female students were to agree that "boys are good at math and girls are good at reading". And according to Beilock, elementary-education majors at the collegelevel have the highest math anxiety level of any major, and may be unwittingly passing along a virus of underachievement to girls.J. Parents can "vaccinate" girls against their teachers' math anxiety, according to new research. But there may be a silver lining to this story for parents. Even if your daughter has a teacher with high math anxiety, it's not inevitable that she's going to experienceproblems with math—it turns out that parents (or others) can "vaccinate" girls against their teachers' qualms (疑虑). Beilock found that teachers' anxiety alone didn't do the damage. If girls already had a belief that "girls aren't good at math", their achievement suffered. But the girls who didn't buy into that stereotype, who thought, of course I can be good at math, didn't tumble into an achievement gulf.K. Now that we have reason to believe that gender stereotyping starts much earlier than previously thought, we also need to accept that countering it requires more sophisticated approaches than those we now use. If girls continue to lag behind in math areas, our future economy **petitiveness could suffer. It's critical that we start our efforts in the primary grades and look beyond the obvious to succeed. If we look "under the hood" at what's really going on with girls, instead of just skimming the surface, we can provide more than mere cosmetic solutions.SSS_FILL1. Dissimilar to history, math should be learned through sequential lessons.SSS_FILL2. It's better to help girls get rid of gender stereotypes before they think they cannot be good at math as girls.SSS_FILL3. New research suggests that single-sex math and science classes may have negative effects which are opposite to the intended purpose on girls.SSS_FILL4. Rather than talking about gender differences in teaching about occupations, researchers suggest that we encourage kids to think what scientists do.SSS_FILL5. In sex-segregated science classes, girls are offered few opportunities to engage in argument which is crucial to scientific thinking.SSS_FILL6. Though women teachers are likely to guide the way for girls in math and science classes as role models, parents should pay attention to teachers' math anxiety.SSS_FILL7. Sex-segregated education increases sex stereotyping and makes sexism seem acceptable.SSS_FILL8. According to Beilock, at the college level, elementary-education majors have the highest math anxiety level among all majors.SSS_FILL9. Stereotype threat restrains girls from performing well in real situations.SSS_FILL10. Instead of using the current approaches, fighting against gender stereotyping needs to use more sophisticated approaches.Section CDirections:There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.Passage One. The Alzheimer's Association and the National Alliance for Caregiving estimate that men make up nearly 40 percent of family care providers now, up from 19 percent in a study conducted by the Alzheimer's Association a decade ago. About 17 million men are caring for an adult. Women still provide the bulk of family care, especially intimate tasks like bathing and dressing. **plain that their brothers are treated like heroes just for showing up. But with smallerfamilies and more women working full-time, many men have no choice but to take on roles that would have been alien to their fathers.Often they are overshadowed by their female counterparts and faced with employers, friends, support organizations and even parents who view caregiving as an essentially female role. Male caregivers are more likely to say they feel unprepared for the role and become socially isolated, and less likely to ask for help. "Isolationaffects women as well, but men tend to have fewer lifeline. They are less likely to have friends going through similar experiences, and depend more on their jobs for daily human contact." Dr. Donna Wagner, the director of gerontology (老年学) at Towson University and one of the few researchers who has studied sons as caregivers, said.In past generations, men might have pointed to their accomplishments as breadwinners or fathers. Now, some men say they worry about the conflict between caring for their parents and these other roles. In a study at three Fortune 500 companies, Dr. Donna Wagner found that men were less likely to use employee-assistance programs for caregivers because they feared it would be held against them. "Even though **pany has endorsed the program, your supervisors may have a different opinion." Dr. Wagner said. Matt Kassin, 51, worked for a **pany with very generous benefits, and his employer had been understanding. But he was reluctant to talk about his caregiving because he thought "when they hire a male, they expect him to be 100 percent focused." And he didn't want to appear to be someone who had distractions that detracted (破坏) from performance.For many men, the new role means giving up their self-image as experts, said Louis Colbert, director of the office of services for the aging in Delaware County, Pa., who has shared care of his 84-year-old mother with his siblings since her Alzheimer's made it necessary. Once a year, Mr. Colbert organizes a get-together for male caregivers. The concerns they raise, he said, are different from those of women in support groups. "Very clearly, they said they wanted their roles as caregivers validated, because in our society, as a whole, men as caregivers have been invisible," he said.SSS_SINGLE_SEL1. What can we know about men according to the Alzheimer's Association and the National Alliance for Caregiving?______•** men are playing the leading role in caring for elderly parents.•** count on their wives to take care of their parents.•** undertake all family care, including washing and cooking.** tend to be viewed as heroes for caring for their parents.A AB BD DSSS_SINGLE_SEL2. Why do men tend to feel more stressed and socially isolated according to Donna Wagner?______•** they feel overwhelmed by the pressure from their parents.•** they face **petition from their female counterparts.** they find few people to talk and share their experiences with.** they are psychologically unprepared for the role.A AB BC CD DSSS_SINGLE_SEL3. Donna Wagner's solution to the conflict between caring for parents and other social roles is to ______.•** advantage of employee-assistance programs•** adjustments both physically and emotionally•** more time with their parents and children** themselves in social activitiesA AB BC CD DSSS_SINGLE_SEL4. Why was Matt Kassin unwilling to talk about his caregiving with his employer?______•** **pany did not provide support programs.** he was threatened with losing his job.•** he felt embarrassed to send his parents to nursing homes. ** he feared his boss may think it would distract him from his work.A AB BD DSSS_SINGLE_SEL5. What might be the concerns of male caregivers according to Louis Colbert?______•** lack professional knowledge and skills.•** find it inappropriate for them to do the job.•** roles as caregivers is not acknowledged.** feel what they do is not enough.A AB BC CD DPassage Two. What if we could read the mind of a terrorist? Researchers at Northwestern University in Chicago say they have taken a step closer to that reality with a test that could uncover evil plans by measuring brain waves.In a study published in the journal Psychophysiology, psychologists John Meixner and Peter Rosenfeld used electrodes (电极) to measure the brain waves of 29 undergraduates who had been told to mock-plan either a terrorist bombing in Houston in July, or a vacation in a different city in a different month. The researchers then presented the students with the names of various cities, methods of terrorist attack and dates. As they did so, they scanned the subjects' brains. They watched for a particular brainwave—dubbed the P300, because it fires every 300 milliseconds—which signals recognition of something familiar."The P300's amplitude (振幅) is very large when you see an object that is rare and personally meaningful to you," Meixner says. "So the amplitude of P300 was large when we presented the word'Houston', the city where the attack was planned. In total we were able to identify 10 out of 12 'terrorists'". The investigators also correctly matched 20 out of 30 crime-related details, such as types of explosives and specific sites and dates.The P300's potential as a method for confirming concealed information was first recognized in the 1980s. But while it has long been touted as a possible substitute for the polygraph test, it has yet not been used by law enforcement anywhere in the world. One of the reasons is that it becomes difficult to use if investigators donot know the information they are trying to confirm. For instance, in Meixner and Rosenfeld's study, the researchers would have struggled had they not known that the city in which the attack was planned was Houston, since it would be only by luck or guesswork they would have included it in the sample list of names.What's more, the P300 is vulnerable to what scientists call "confounding factors". For instance, if the mock-terrorists in the study were raised in Houston, which was also the location of the attack, the researchers would not know for sure what was causing the P300 spike.But Meixner and Rosenfeld say that despite these shortfalls, the technology holds more potential than the polygraph. The polygraph measures responses like respiration and sweating, which can certainly be triggered by a lie, but can also result from any high-stress situation—including the mere experience of being interrogated by a police officer. While there is nothing that can correct this problem with polygraphs, P300s can at least be made more accurate by increasing the number of details you show a suspect.SSS_SINGLE_SEL1. What can we learn about the P300 from the research by John Meixner and Peter Rosenfeld?______•** is related to a person's reaction to stimulus.•** is widely used in polygraph tests.•** fires when an insignificant stimulus is given.** is 100 percent accurate in the laboratory.A AB BC CD DSSS_SINGLE_SEL2. Why has the P300 not been used by law enforcement in even one country?______•** it has not proved to be a reliable way of getting information.•** information to be confirmed should be exact.•** suspects' relatives need to be involved in the process.** the technology is too sophisticated to be put into practice.A AB BC CD DSSS_SINGLE_SEL3. The limitation of the P300's "confounding factors" is likely to ______.•** the truth•** details of a study•** concealed information** the results of a studyA AB BC CD DSSS_SINGLE_SEL4. How can the P300 be made more accurate?______•** measuring responses like respiration and sweating.•** triggering a lie or getting rid of any high-stress situation.•** eliminating the interrogation of the police.** presenting more details to a suspect.A AB BC CD DSSS_SINGLE_SEL5. What would be the best title for the passage?______•** of the P300 Over a Polygraph Test•** of the P300 in Anti-terrorism•** Crime by Reading Minds** and Demerits of the P300A AB BC CD D。
2020年大学英语四六级考试口语考试模拟样题
2020年大学英语四六级考试口语考试模拟样题2020年大学英语四六级考试口语考试模拟样题Part 1 (5 minutes)Examiner：Good morning (Good afternoon), everybody. Could youplease tell me your name and the number of your admission ticket? Your name, please. And your number? … Your name? … And your number? ... Thank you.Now would you please briefly introduce yourselves to each other? Remember, you should not mention the name of your university. (1.5 minutes)OK, now that we know each other we can do some group work. First of all, I’d like to ask each of you to say something about life in the city.[ C1, C2, C3 ]1) How do you like living in Beijing ( Shanghai ,Nanjing …)?2) What do you think is the most serious challenge ofliving in a city like Beijing ( Shanghai , Nanjing …)?3) How do you like shopping in a supermarket?4) Where would you like to live, downtown or in the suburbs, and why?5) What measures do you think we should take to reduceair pollution in Beijing ( Shanghai , Nanjing …)?6) Can you say something about the entertainmentavailable in your city?7) Where would you like to find a job after graduation, in a big city like Beijing or Shanghai or in a small town and why?8) What’s your impression of the people in Beijing( Shanghai , Nanjing …)?Part 2 (10 minutes)Examiner：Now let’s move on to something more specific. The topic for our discussion today is “City Traffic”. You’ll have a picture (some pictures) showing two different types of transport. I’d like each of you to give a brief description of each type and then compare the two types. You’ll have one minute to prepare and each of you will have one and a half minutes to talk about the picture(s). Don’t worry if I interrupt you at the end of the time limit. Now here are your pictures.[1 minute later]Now, [ C1 ], would you please start first? [ C2 ] and [ C3 ], please put your pictures aside and listen to what [ C1 ] has to say.[1.5 minutes later] OK. [ C2 ], now it’s your turn.[1.5 minutes later] OK, [ C3 ], and now it’s your turn.Right. Now we all have some idea of various kinds of city transport. I’d like you to discuss this topic further and see if you can agree on which is the best type of transport for a big city like Beijing ( Shanghai , Nanjing …). During the discussion you may argue with each other or ask each other questions to clarify a point. You will have about four and a half minutes for the discussion. Your performance will be judged according to your contributions to the discussion.[If one candidate talks too long]Sorry, I’ll have to stop you now. Let’s listen to what [ C? ] has to say.[If one candidate keeps silent for a long time] / [If the group is silent for some time, then ask one of the candidates to start the discussion.]Now, [ C? ], could you please say something about your view of …?[4.5 minutes later]All right, that’s the end of the discussion.Part 3 (5 minutes)Examiner：Now I’d like to ask you just one last question on the topic of “City Traffic”.[Select a question from the following list to ask each of the candidates.][ C1 or C2 or C3 ]During the discussion, why did you say that ... ?What kind of transport do you usually use in your city?Do you have any suggestions as to how traffic conditions can be improved in big cities?Do you think private cars should be encouraged?Why do you think some Western countries encourage people to ride bicycles?Now, that’s the end of the test. Thank you, everybody.来2005年大学英语四六级口语考试真题四六级口语考试2005年真题2005.5.14 Topic Area：Elderly People Topic：Life After RetirementQuestions： (Warm-up questions)Can you say something about your grandparents?What do you think elderly people need most? (Please give your reasons.)Some people find a new job after they retire. What do you think about that?What kind of jobs do you think are available for elderlypeople? Why?What can elderly people do to stay healthy?What should we do to show our concern for elderly people?Discussion：Whether early retirement should be encouraged in China.P lea se describe people’s life after retirement as shown in your pictures and comment on them.C1： Traveling C2： Learning something new.C3： Taking care of grandchildren. C4： Having a good time.Last questions：Why do some people prefer late retirement to early retirement?Do you think elderly people would like to live in homes for the elderly? (Please explain.)Do you think jogging is good exercise for elderly people? (Please explain.)What can people do for their community after they retire?Do elderly people like living with their children or grandchildren? (Why or why not?)2005.5.15 Topic Area：Information Technology Topic：Surfing the NetQuestions： (Warm-up questions)It is easy for you to access the Internet? ([If yes] How often? [If not] Why not?)People often say we are now living in a small world. What’s your opinion?What do you think is the most convenient means of communication? (Please give your reasons.)Mobile phones are popular with teenagers. Do you thinkit’s a g ood thing? (Why or why no t?)More and more people are using mobile phones. What do you think about thatHow do you usually communicate with your family and friends?Discussion：Whether student access to certain Internet sites shouldbe controlled.Please talk about surfing the Net with respect to the advantages and disadvantages listed on your card：C1： useful information / harmful informationC2： communication via the Internet / junk email, computer viruses, etc.C3： e-learning / overindulging in computer gamesC4： e-shopping / computer crimesLast questions：What’s your advice to classmates and friends who spend too much time surfing the Net?It’s said that students who major in information technology are likely to get a good job. W hat’s your opinion?Do you think e-learning is an efficient way of learning? (Why or why not?)What websites do you often visit? (Why?)What do you think is the future of e-business?2005.5.15 Topic Area：University Life Topic：Coping with StressQuestions： (Warm-up questions)What do you think of campus life?How’s the food in your school dining hall?How often do you have tests? What if you don’t do well on the tests?How do you usually spend your weekends?What would you do if you feel lonely on campus?Discussion：How to cope with the stress students may experience while studying at schoolPlease talk about the kind of pressure college students may experience as specified on your card：C1： Academic pressure.C2： Financial pressure.C3： Job-hunting pressure. C4： Emotional pressure.Last questions：Why is it important for college students to learn to cope with stress?Do you think it a good habit to stay up late before an examination? (Why or why not?)Do you think pressure is always a bad thing? (Why or why not?)Do you thing school authorities are paying enough attention to students’ psychological health? (Please explain.)Do you think psychological counseling can help students relieve their stress? (Why or why not?)2005.05.21 Topic area： Modern Cities Topic： Improvement of HousingPart I. Warm-up questions1.How do you like city life? Which aspect of city life do you find most enjoyable?2.What are the advantages of living in the city?3.What are the disadvantages of living in the city?4.What do you think of people’s living conditions in your hometown?5.What are the major industries in your hometown?6.Why do some people prefer to live in the countryside?7.What do you think is special about your hometown?Part II. Discussion and cardsDiscussion：What impact these changes have on people’s life?Pictures of improvement and changes in housing. Talkabout the improvement of housing with regard to …….a s shown in the pictures on your card.(Before China carried out reforms and started opening up.) (After China carried out reforms and started opening up.)Card 1 ： living space 高低床，餐桌，锅碗瓢盆等挤在一间小屋子vs 宽敞客厅，复式楼Card 2： furniture and facilities 高低床，简陋餐桌，煤炉，锅碗瓢盆等挤在一间小屋子v s沙发，冰箱，电视，HI FI, 柜式空调Card 3： the surroundings and public services 满街挂满晾晒衣服，早餐摊点，垃圾堆，拥挤的弄堂，公厕，当街洗衣VS 干净整洁的生活小区，健身区，喷泉，停车库Card 4： the variety of architecture 平房，职工大院，街道狭窄，低于6层的楼房VS 高楼，别墅，喷泉，宽敞的生活小区Part III. Last questions：1. Are you satisfied with the living conditions in your dormitory? Why or why not?2. Why shouldn’t students be encouraged t live off campus?3. Do you think public transportation in this city is convenient? (please give your reasons)4. Do you think technology make our life easier and more enjoyable? Why do you think so?5.Can you say something about the changes in home ownership over theyears2005.05.21 Topic area： University LifeTopic： Planning for the Summer vacationPart I. Warm-up questions1.Do you find your life on campus enjoyable? (please explain)2.How do you spend the last winter vacation?3.How do you usually spend your weekends?4.What optional courses do you take? (why do you choose them?)5.Did it take you long to get adapted to campus life? (please explain)Part II. Discussion and cardsDiscussion： in what way summer vacations benefit students?Cards：Suppose you are going to spend your summer vac ation …. Say something about your plans.Card 1 ： travelingCard 2： taking a summer jobCard 3： taking summer coursesCard 4： working as a volunteerPart III. Last questions：1. Is it advisable for students to travel to remote areas during the summer vacation? (why or why not?)2. What are the possible risks involved in traveling?3. Have you ever thought of doing something for yourfamily during the summer vacation? (please elaborate)4. Do you think most students make good use of their summer vacation?(why do you think so?)5. What precautions should college students take while traveling during the summer vacation?6. During the discussion, why did you say that ….?08英语四级口语考试题型分析及技巧口语测试分四部分，首先握手互致问候，作自我介绍。
2020年12月大学英语六级模拟试题：听力
2020年12月大学英语六级模拟试题：听力2020年12月大学英语六级模拟试题：听力小编推荐：Houston Chief of Police Charles McClelland supportsthe use of body cameras, but he said they alsopresent problems.“The type of equipment, the placement ofequipment, the downloading time, and storagespace all of those are significant challenges.”For the past two years, the Houston PoliceDepartment has experimented with cameras,deploying about 100 of them on officers each day.But McClelland said deploying cameras on a few thousand officers and then managing all thevideo they produce will cost a lot of money.“We will be paying officers overtime for doing their downloading and indexing of these videos,”And those those videos can only show a limited perspective of any incident.The body cameras used by police usually offer a wide-angle view of what is in front of the lens,much like the small consumer cameras.Chief McClelland said that view leaves a lot out.“An officer may turn his or her head and see something,but the video camera that is in themiddle of their chest is pointing straight ahead.”Most officers who have worn the cameras, here and in other cities, are very much in favor ofthem.Rita Watkins, the executive director of the Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas,said there is statewide demand for body cameras.“I can tell you that right now there are chiefs who are budgeting, within their budget andasking their community leadership for the funds to initiate and start a fund for the bodycamera program.”She said legal experts also are considering how photos and videos taken by average citizensshould be handled.“We also have the public that is capturing video. So how do they maintain it and what is theirduty and responsibility for making that information available to law enforcement?”Both she and McClelland are also concerned about what happens if a video file becomescorrupted or disappears.“This technology is man-made and at some point any man-made object will malfunction.”he said such a technical glitch could ignite discord in a city like Baltimore, where there alreadyis distrust of the police.He also worries that routine communication between officers and citizens will diminishbecause of the cameras.“The officer is recording the citizen and the citizen may be using his or her cellphone to recordthe officer.”He said body cameras offer benefits, McClelland said, but they also represent a continuingfinancial burden for police as cameras become obsolete every few years and must be replacedby newer, better ones.。
2020年12月六级考试模拟试卷及答案(6)
2020年12月六级考试模拟试卷及答案（6）Part Ⅱ Reading Comprehension (35 minutes)Directions： There are four passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a singleline through the centre.Questions 21 to 23 are based on the following passage：The Caledonian Market in London is a clearing house ofthe junk (旧货、废弃物 ) of the universe. Here, rubbish is a commodity and rubbish picking is a sport. Somebody, somewhere, wanted these things, perhaps just to look at. You learn here theincredible obscurity of human needs and desires. People grope (摸索), with fascinated curiosity, among the turned瞣utdebris (废墟) of thousands of attic rooms. Junk pours intwice a week, year in and year out. The Market is the penultimate (倒数第二的) resting place of banished vases, musical instruments that will not play, sewing machines that will not sew, paralyzed perambulator, epileptic bicycles and numerous other articles from which all morale and hope have long departed. There are stories of fortunes being picked upin the Market. Once seven hundred gold sovereigns were foundin a secret drawer of a crazy old bureau. And book buyershave discovered valuable editions of Milton and Dickens and Carlyla. There is nothing one can not buy in the Market.21. The title below that best expresses the idea of this passage is ____.A) Why People Buy What They DoB) Reflections on A Famous Junk MarketC) The Cause for Fascinated CuriosityD) What Happens to Attic Debris22. The articles for sale in the Caledonian Market ____.A) are wanted to look atB) are collected 100 times a yearC) reveal obscure needs and desiresD) bring fortune to the buyers23. From the style of this passage one might assume that it was taken from____.A) a report on marketingB) a guide bookC) directions for a stage settingD) an information essayQuestions 24 to 30 are based on the following passage：A llelomimetic behavior may be defined as behavior in which two or more individual animals do the same thing, with some degree of mutual simulation and coordination. It can only involve in species with sense organs that are wellenough developed so that continuous sensory contact can be maintained. It is found primarily in vertebrates(脊椎动物),in those species that are diurnal, and usually in those that spend much of their lives in the air, in open water or onopen plains.In birds, allelomimetic behavior is the rule rather than the exception, though it may occasionally be limited to particular seasons of the year as it is in the redwing blackbird. Its principal function is that of providing safety from predators(掠食者), partly because the flock can rely on many pairs of eyes to watch for enemies, and partly becauseif one bird reacts to danger, the whole flock is warned.Among mammals, allelomimetic behavior is very rare in rodents(啮齿动物), which almost never move in flocks or herds. Even when they are artificially crowded together, they do not conform in their movements. On the other hand, such behavioris a major system among large瞙oofed mammals,such as sheep.In the pack瞙unting carnivores(食肉类飞禽),allelomimetic behavior has another function of cooperative hunting for large prey(被捕食者) animals,such as moose.Wolves also defend their dens as a group against larger predators, such as bears.Finally, allelomimetic behavior is highly developed among most primate groups, where it has the principal function of providing warning against predators,as though combined defensive behavior is also seen in troops of baboons(狒狒).24. The main topic of the passage is the ____.。
2020年大学英语六级写作模拟试题及答案(卷六)
2020年大学英语六级写作模拟试题及答案（卷六）Directions: For this part you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic My Views on Examinations. You should write at least 120 words and base your composition on the outline below:1、大学都用考试来衡量学生的成绩，2、考试可能带来的副作用，3、我对考试的看法。
参考范文：In most colleges and universities the examination is used as a chief means of deciding whether a student succeeds or fails in mastering a particular subject. Although it does the job quite efficiently, its side effects are also enormous.To begin with, examinations lower the standards of teaching. Since teachers are often judged by examination results, they are reduced to training their students in exam techniques. No subjects can be taught successfully merely through being approached with intent to take examinations. In addition, the most undesirable effect is that examinations encourage bad study habits. As the examination score is the only criterion for his academic performance, a student is driven to memorize mechanically rather than to think creatively.In fact, few of us admit that examinations can contribute anything really important to the students’academic development. If that is thecase, why cannot we make a change and devise something more efficient and reliable than examinations?作文题目：Directions: For this part you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic "Health is vital importance to life". You should write at least 120 words and base your composition on the outline below:1、谈谈你对这句话的理解2、如何保持健康的身体As the saying goes, you don't know what happiness is until you lose it', you don't know what health is until you are ill. "Health is of vital importance to life" sounds like a cliche to everyone, but it is absolutely true.The negligence of the delicate balance of your body and soul, the harmful habits such as smoking, excessive drinking and burning mid-night oil will catch up with you someday. How many big plans are interrupted by bad health! Even a normal life is unimaginable without the guarantee of health.How to keep fit is an eternal topic of diversity and controversy. Regardless of all the different suggestions poured from all kinds of sources, one should do at least two things for him/herself. First, hold an active and optimistic attitude toward life and maintain a mentalwell-being. Second, live a regular life and keep a balanced diet. Anyway, a healthy life is within reach when you begin to adjust your mind and body. Craze for Civil Service Examinations1. 现在有越来越多的大学毕业生报考公务员2. 引起此现象的原因3. 你的看法●审题概述●?本文是一篇主要论述大学生报考公务员增多的原因和对此看法的文章。
2020年12月大学英语六级听力模拟试题
2020年12月大学英语六级听力模拟试题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. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.回答1-25问题。
1、A.He is quite easy to recognize.B.He is an outstanding speaker.C.He looks like a movie star.D.He looks young for his age.2、A.Consult her dancing teacher.B.Take a more interesting class.C.Continue her dancing class.D.Improve her dancing skills.3、A.The man did not believe what the woman said.B.The man accompanied the woman to the hospital.C.The woman may be suffering from repetitive strain injury.D.The woman may not have followed the doctor's instructions.4、A.They are not in style any more.B.They have cost him far too much.C.They no longer suit his eyesight.D.They should be cleaned regularly.5、A.He spilled his drink onto the floor.B.He has just finished wiping the floor.C.He was caught in a shower on his way home.D.He rushed out of the bath to answer the phone.6、A.Fixing some furniture.B.Repairing the toy train.C.Reading the instructions.D.Assembling the bookcase.7、A.Urge Jenny to spend more time on study.B.Help Jenny to prepare for the coming exams.C.Act towards Jenny in a more sensible way.D.Send Jenny to a volleyball training center.8、A.The building of the dam needs a large budget.B.The proposed site is near the residential area.C.The local people feel insecure about the dam.D.The dam poses a threat to the local environment.听音频，回答下列问题。
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2019年大学英语六级模拟试题Part II Reading Comprehension(Skimming and Scanning)(15minutes) Directions:In this part,you will have15minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer Sheet1.For questions1-7,choose the best answer from the four choices marked A),B),C)and D).For questions8-10, complete the sen tences with the information given in the passage.Minority ReportAmerican universities are accepting more minorities than ever.Graduating them is another matter.Barry Mills,the president of Bowdoin College,was justifiably proud of Bowdoin's efforts to recruit minority students.Since2003the small,elite liberal arts school in Brunswick,Maine,has boosted the proportion of so-called under-represented minority students in entering freshman classes from8%to13%."It is our responsibility to reach out and attract students to come to our kinds of places,"he told a NEWSWEEK reporter.But Bowdoin has not done quite as well when it comes to actually graduating minorities.While9out of10white students routinely get their diplomas within six years,only7out of10black students made it to graduation day in several recent classes."If you look at who enters college,it now looks like America,"says Hilary Pennington,director of postsecondary programs for the Bill&Melinda Gates Foundation,which has closely studied enrollment patterns in higher education."But if you look at who walks across the stage for a diploma,it's still largely the white,upper-income population."The United States once had the highest graduation rate of any nation.Now it stands10th.For the first time in American history,there is the risk that the rising generation will be less well educated than the previous one.The graduation rate among25-to34-year-olds is no better than the rate for the55-to64-year-olds who were going to college more than30years ago.Studies show that more and more poor and non-white students want to graduate from college–but their graduation rates fall far short of their dreams.The graduation rates for blacks, Latinos,and Native Americans lag far behind the graduation rates for whites and Asians.As the minority population grows in the United States,low college graduation rates become a threat to national prosperity.The problem is pronounced at public universities.In2007the University of Wisconsin-Madison–one of the top five or so prestigious public universities–graduated81%of its white students within six years,but only56%of its blacks.At less-selective state schools,the numbers get worse.During the same time frame, the University of Northern Iowa graduated67%of its white students,but only39% of its munity colleges have low graduation rates generally–butrock-bottom rates for minorities.A recent review of California community colleges found that while a third of the Asian students picked up their degrees,only15%of African-Americans did so as well.Private colleges and universities generally do better,partly because they offer smaller classes and more personal attention.But when it comes to a significant graduation gap,Bowdoin has company.Nearby Colby College logged an18-point difference between white and black graduates in2007and25points in2006. Middlebury College in Vermont,another top school,had a19-point gap in2007 and a22-point gap in2006.The most selective private schools–Harvard,Yale, and Princeton–show almost no gap between black and white graduation rates. But that may have more to do with their ability to select the best students. According to data gathered by Harvard Law School professor Lani Guinier,the most selective schools are more likely to choose blacks who have at least one immigrant parent from Africa or the Caribbean than black students who are descendants of American slaves."Higher education has been able to duck this issue for years,particularly the more selective schools,by saying the responsibility is on the individual student,"says Pennington of the Gates Foundation."If they fail,it's their fault."Some critics blame affirmative action–students admitted with lower test scores and grades from shaky high schools often struggle at elite schools.But a bigger problem may be that poor high schools often send their students to colleges for which they are "undermatched":they could get into more elite,richer schools,but instead go to community colleges and low-rated state schools that lack the resources to help them.Some schools out for profit cynically increase tuitions and count on student loans and federal aid to foot the bill–knowing full well that the students won'tmake it."The school keeps the money,but the kid leaves with loads of debt and no degree and no ability to get a better job.Colleges are not holding up their end," says Amy Wilkins of the Education Trust.A college education is getting ever more expensive.Since1982tuitions have been rising at roughly twice the rate of inflation.In2008the net cost of attending a four-year public university–after financial aid–equaled28%of median(中间的)family income,while a four-year private university cost76%of median family income.More and more scholarships are based on merit,not need.Poorer students are not always the best-informed consumers.Often they wind up deeply in debt or simply unable to pay after a year or two and must drop out.There once was a time when universities took pride in their dropout rates. Professors would begin the year by saying,"Look to the right and look to the left. One of you is not going to be here by the end of the year."But such a Darwinian spirit is beginning to give way as at least a few colleges face up to the graduation gap.At the University of Wisconsin-Madison,the gap has been roughly halved over the last three years.The university has poured resources into peer counseling to help students from inner-city schools adjust to the rigor(严格要求)and faster pace of a university classroom–and also to help minority students overcome the stereotype that they are less qualified.Wisconsin has a"laserlike focus"on building up student skills in the first three months,according to vice provost(教务长)Damon Williams.State and federal governments could sharpen that focus everywhere by broadly publishing minority graduation rates.For years private colleges such as Princeton and MIT have had success bringing minorities onto campus in the summer before freshman year to give them some prepara tory courses.The newer trend is to start recruiting poor and non-white students as early as the seventh grade,using innovative tools to identify kids with sophisticated verbal skills.Such pro grams can be expensive,of course,but cheap compared with the millions already invested in scholarships and grants for kids who have little chance to graduate without special support.With effort and money,the graduation gap can be closed.Washington and Lee is a small,selective school in Lexington,Va.Its student body is less than5%black and less than2%Latino.While the school usually graduated about90%of its whites, the graduation rate of its blacks and Latinos had dipped to63%by2007."We went through a dramatic shift,"says Dawn Watkins,the vice president for student affairs. The school aggressively pushed mentoring(辅导)of minorities by other students and"partnering"with parents at a special pre-enrollment session.The school had its first-ever black st spring the school graduated the same proportion of minorities as it did whites.If the United States wants to keep up in the global economic race,it will have to pay systematic attention to graduating minorities,not just enrolling them.注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。