大学英语六级模拟试题及答案

1.

We can conclude from the passage that ________.

A.today's under-thirties are leading a miserable life in Britain
B.Laura Lenox-Conyngham's attitude to work and life represents that of many young professionals in Britain
C.Life can get harder for under-thirties in Britain
D.elders enjoy extremely high living standards in Britain

2.

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.

3.

Which 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 generation
D.The number of older people, many of whom live alone, becomes bigger and bigger.

4.

Why are today'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's 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.
D.Because they outnumber younger generation and enjoy more privileges in the present society.

5.

By saying "the growth of the proportion...to younger generations." (Line2, Para. 5), Anthea Tinker really means that ________.

A.currently wealth flows from old generation to younger generation
B.traditionally wealth flows from younger generation to old generation
C.with the increasingly big population of over 50, the trend arises that wealth flows from younger generation to old generation
D.with more and more people of over 50, traditions have been reversed

6.

The best title for the passage would be ________.

A.Medical Practice
B.Clever Advertising
C.Self-Medication
D.Self-Treatment

7.

The author tells us in paragraph 4 ________.

A.the reasons for keeping medicines at home
B.people's doubt about taking drugs
C.what kind of medicine people should prepare at home
D.the possible harms self-medication may do to people

8.

Paragraphs 2 and 3 explain ________.

A.those good things are not without side effects
B.why clever advertising is so powerful
C.why in modern times self-medication is still practised
D.why people develop faulty ways of life

9.

Advertisements are aimed at people suffering from mild complaints because________.

A. they often watch ads on TV
B.they are more likely to buy the drugs advertised
C.they generally lead a sedentary life
D.they don't take to sports and easily catch colds

10.

The first paragraph is intended to ________.

A.suggest that self-medication has a long history
B.define what diagnosis means exactly
C.praise doctors for their expertise
D.tell the symptoms from the causes

11.

Nearly all the families can manage to meet the soaring tuition costs through various investment plans.

A.正确
B.错误

12.

One reason why colleges increase tuition and fees is that the state support is shrinking.

A.正确
B.错误

13.

The only problem the students are facing at graduation is the dismal job market.

A.正确
B.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.

A.正确
B.错误

15.

He told the story in such minute detail ________________(简直就像他亲眼看见一样 ).

16.

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).

20.

According to Steven Young, if scientists get the data that ________, they would 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 trials,it could enhance the effectiveness of existing AIDS drugs in ________.

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.

11、 A. Spear's digital camera.

B. One suspect's 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.

C. Government should schedule to negotiate with terrorists.

D. People should emigrate because of domestic high crime rate.Passage Two

Questions 13 to 15 are based on the passage you have just heard.

13、 A. Increasing salaries.

B. Surging energy production.

C. Booming housing market.

D. Rising interest rates.

14、 A. Increasing interest rate.

B. Decreasing financial products.

C. Buying substantial securities.

D. 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.